Episodes
Listen Now How to Interpret Sleep Data Are you trying to get better quality sleep and want to know what your sleep data means? In this episode, I’m going to explain sleep hypnograms and how to use them to understand your sleep and help you sleep better. Sleep is...
Listen Now Sleep Hacks for Insomniacs If you’re like me, sleep can be hit and miss at times and getting enough sleep can become a drain that affects your performance and productivity. In this episode, we’ll cover a few sleep hacks recommended by leading...
Listen Now Understanding sleep chronotypes Are you intrigued by the concept of chronotypes and want to know how it can help you (or your clients) to optimise sleep, performance, health and wellbeing? Your sleep chronotype indicates whether you’re a night owl or an...
Listen Now This episode is about how to develop a magnetic value proposition A lot of coaches find it hard to really communicate the value of what they do in their marketing and craft a viable value proposition. Today, I want to unpack the ‘brand ladder’ with you – a...
Listen Now This episode is about how to better explain what you do so you can attract more paying clients A lot of coaches have trouble explaining what they do, what health coaching is and how it works. And that’s why I want to get a bit ranty today. We’ll talk about...
Listen Now This episode is about the ultimate guide to health coaching prices If you are a health coach and want to know how much to charge as a health and well-being coach, you’re in the right place. By the end of this episode, you’ll be clear on how to set health...
Listen Now This episode is about should I show pricing on my website? This is a question that comes up a lot – should I show pricing on my website, or is it better to not have pricing on my website? This episode covers the pros and cons and helps you make this...
Listen Now This episode is about alcohol and mental health Let’s face it – Australia has a drinking culture, which started in colonial times when convicts were partially paid with rum. (1, 2) Most of us associate drinking alcohol with relaxing, celebrating,...
Listen Now This episode is about how to coach around nutrition and eating habits I was recently asked, ‘how do you coach around nutrition and eating habits without being an expert’? Today I’ll illustrate a few ways to do this with some examples. When Clients Ask You...
Listen Now This episode is about how does diet impact mental health In the 20th Century, we have seen global shifts in dietary intakes, with people eating more sugary, fatty, high-energy food and snack foods, and a decrease in fibre-rich and nutrient-dense foods,...
Listen Now This episode is about the impact and potential of health and wellness coaching The recent HCANZA conference showcased some of our leading innovators and impactful coaches, as well as the impact and potential of health and wellness coaching. This article...
Listen Now This episode is about business pivoting – do I need new branding and social media pages? Recently I was asked whether pivoting your niche requires you to set up all new social medial profiles and pages, separate from your existing ones. Let’s talk through...
Listen Now This episode is about Andy Hampson – launching her breast cancer coaching business Andy Hampson of the Inspire Network is on a mission to change lives. Andy has just launched her coaching business with a pilot program to bring out the best in breast...
Listen Now This episode is about Danielle Dobson – breaking the gender code Danielle Dobson is hot property right now. As Author of the Gender Code, Professional speaker and executive coach, Danielle is making an impact in the corporate and small business worlds by...
Listen Now This episode is about Kristine Gardner having an impact with metabolic balance Kristine Gardener of Melbourne Wellness Coaching is a wellness coach, naturopath and Metabolic Balance Coach who is running a successful weight loss coaching business. But in the...
Listen Now This episode is about Ruth Morgan: creating healthy careers Ruth Morgan of Creating Healthy Careers shares her insights and lessons in developing as a coach and creating a viable, inspiring business. Ruth is a coach, author and speaker who knows what it...
Listen Now This episode is about how to network effectively at events I have a slew of networking events coming up and I am mapping out my business and marketing goals for these events so I can network effectively and make the most of my time there. Today I’ll take...
Listen Now This episode is about sharing your brilliance! Today I want to talk to you about sharing your brilliance. After all, you are an amazing practitioner who wants to change the world, and therefore, you need to be able to let people know how you do this, and...
Listen Now This episode is about fear vs faith-based business Today I want to talk to you about running your business from a position of fear versus a position of faith. This is such an important conversation to have. If you’re operating from a place of fear, it can...
Listen Now This episode is about how to boost your professional credibility When you start a new profession, one of the most important parts of marketing is developing professional credibility and a good reputation. Today I’d like to share a golden opportunity for you...
Listen Now This episode is about 3 reasons why knowing your niche is valuable Why does having a niche and knowing your niche matter in business? Simply, because it allows you to quickly build trust, and rapport and be seen as a specialist or expert, and therefore...
Listen Now This episode is about how exercise improves mental health with Zac Jefcoate Today, I interview exercise physiologist and health and wellness coach, Zac Jeffcoate to discuss the links between exercise and mental health, the cost of prevention versus injury...
Listen Now This episode is about three proven marketing roadmaps for coaches If you’ve finished your coaching qualification and are ready to launch a business, it can be daunting to realize that you have no idea of how or where to find clients and to create a...
Listen Now This episode is about how to write a magnetic ‘About Me’ story Do you want to attract more clients to your business – and the RIGHT kind of clients? As part of my Passion to Profit course, I ask my students to write an About Me story as a critical part of...
Listen Now This episode is about how to beat overwhelm and achieve simplicity in business Are you a coach who is setting themselves up for your first clients and feeling overwhelmed about all the things you have to do, manage and create? Let’s take a step back and...
Listen Now This episode is about how to invite people to market research interviews Are you struggling to work out what your niche is, refine your messaging or get clarity on your offer? Market research interviews with your niche are the key to getting these things...
Listen Now This episode is about three ways to find new customers even if you’re just starting out Have you been watching other coaches online and wondering how they’re attracting all these clients, while you’ve just got crickets? Today, I’d like to share three super...
Listen Now This episode is about the skills of connection If you want to operate a business, any business, but especially a coaching business, your ability to connect with people is a key skill that you need to learn. I want to share some insights on the skills...
Listen Now This episode is about engaging clients with an all-in-one community-building platform Do you want to start an online group or membership, but aren’t sure where to start? Are you sick of Facebook and want something independent and more personal? Are you...
Listen Now This episode is about how to create a digital legacy strategy Have you got a pile of online passwords, subscriptions and accounts for your business, and are wondering how to handle that when you pass on? Today, I share with you my own personal how-to guide...
Listen Now This episode is about 8 important business boundaries to beat burnout Are you a business owner who is feeling a bit stressed and like you might be heading for burnt-out? Today, I want to talk about 8 important business boundaries – boundaries that you set...
Listen Now This episode is about tragic optimism Are you sick of the relentless stream of drama and bad news and just wish you could find something positive to read and share? Then you might be interested in tragic optimism and the opportunities it might bring you...
Listen Now This episode is about burnout and rust out – are you at risk? Have you been working at home, including supporting your clients or teams through mental issues, over the past two years? Let’s talk about some of the mental health impacts that people in...
Listen Now This episode is about if your business needs a website? A lot of graduate coaches get focused on having and launching a website because we are told that having an online presence is essential to business success. But is this important? Does your business...
Listen Now This episode is about your foolproof 2022 business plan The start of the year is a great time to make plans. But how do you make a plan that is realistic and will guarantee results? Today, I cover the three ingredients of a successful business plan that...
Listen Now This episode is about pull marketing – attract clients with confidence I was asked recently for tips on how to ask clients to work with you, or engage people in a sales process. This episode covers what I call a coaching approach to attracting clients...
Listen Now This episode is about 4 ways to beat imposter syndrome Imposter syndrome has been a hot topic lately and I have decided to talk about it again in this episode. I have worked with several clients in the last year who have been struggling with imposter...
Listen Now This episode is about 50-day program results Have you ever started any sort of a health change program and wondered why you couldn’t stick to it? today I’m giving you an update on my 50 day program results and what I’ve had to do to stick...
Listen Now This episode is about 50 day program update – forming habits vs circadian rhythm This is the latest update on my 50 day program. At around 25 days in, I want to share some of my results and key learnings so far. I’ll also cover what I’ve learned...
Listen Now This episode is about busting cravings and firing up motivation Are you doing a transformative program and have found that the magic is wearing off after a week, and you’re losing motivation? I want to share my initial results with you and talk about how to...
Listen Now This episode is about getting motivated to transform Have you ever wondered what it takes to get motivated and in the right headspace to commit to and complete a transformation challenge or program? Have you ever started a program and not been able to...
Listen Now This episode is about early warning signs of mental health decline October is mental health month, and I am in the thick of Mental Health First Aid training. If you haven’t heard of this, it’s a fabulous course that equips you with some basic skills to more...
Listen Now This episode is about the link between stress and mental health issues Mental illness is a significant global issue. If we want to take a preventative approach, we need to understand the factors that lead to mental health issues. In any one year, 1 in 5...
Listen Now This episode is about sleep hacking Today I want to share a bit of my journey around sleep hacking to overcome insomnia. I’ve had insomnia for most of my life off and on, and for me there is a clear correlation with the amount of stress that’s going on in...
Listen Now This episode is about trusting yourself Trusting yourself as a key to developing self belief – and in creating a thriving business. That’s because if you can’t follow through on your commitments, you will lack self-belief and self-confidence, and you...
Listen Now This episode is about promotional copy 101 In this episode, I’m going to explain how to write great copy so that you can attract more of the right clients more easily! Good copywriting makes the difference between ‘crickets’ and ‘conversions’. Luckily,...
Listen Now This episode is about what you promise in marketing Are you worried about what you’re promising in your coaching promotions and feeling like you can’t deliver? I want to explain a few basics about messaging, what coaches do, and how to describe your...
Listen Now This episode is about discipline vs commitment I want to make an episode today about discipline and commitment. I’ve just come out of a lot of conversations I’ve had recently where people are talking about wanting to be more motivated and needing to be more...
Listen Now This episode is about overwork vs productivity Today I’d like to talk about how overwork impacts your productivity and how to flip the switch so you can enjoy high productivity and balance. What is overwork? A lot of people have the belief that you must...
Listen Now This episode is about the value of (pilot) program content + emails Program content and emails are important program resources that help your clients to know what to do, grow into their new identity and make positive, lasting change. The right amount and...
Listen Now This episode is about the why, what and how of pilot program workflows When you’re creating a coaching program or an educational program, there is SO MUCH that needs to go into the finished product that you don’t even realise. It’s like thinking you are...
Listen Now This episode is about some better what ifs A lot of coaches that I help with in business get held up by fears and it shows up in the form of unhelpful what if thoughts. I used to be like this too. I used to think, what if I fail, what if people judge me,...
Listen Now This episode is about 7 considerations for choosing a program platform When it comes to offering a program and content to your clients, there are SO many ways you can do it. Today, I want to help you break it down and get clear on how to choose a platform...
Listen Now This episode is about commitment, failure, success I love AFL football. And watching my team play the other day, it became clear to me how football is just like business. Today I want to use football as an analogy for committing to your business no matter...
Listen Now This episode is about business self care I want to start today’s episode with a question for you – how resilient is your business? Are you looking after your business as well as you’re looking after yourself? As a specialist in resilience building...
Listen Now This episode is about taking control with better planning I’m super on top of planning, and so people tend to come to me as a business coaching or resilience coaching client to get help with getting organised. And rather than talk about transformations,...
Listen Now This episode is about identifying high chemistry clients High chemistry clients are the people that you have a natural resonance with. They are the people that you look forward to seeing and find pleasure in being around. The saying goes that you are the...
Listen Now This episode is about being prepared (getting ready) If you are thinking about embarking on a big journey or a big change like starting a business, losing 10 – 20kg, training for a marathon or having a family, or changing careers, then you’re probably...
Listen Now This episode is about having, doing and being enough If you have ever struggled with being good enough, doing enough, or having enough, let’s unwind that and get to the truth in this episode so you can make peace with these feelings and let them go! In this...
Listen Now This episode is about overcoming purpose blocks A lot of people say that they want to find their purpose. They start the journey but end up getting stuck. Why is that? What do we actually need to do to find purpose? Today I want to talk about some blocks...
Listen Now This episode is about how to write a compelling copy Are you promoting your business, but only hearing crickets? So many business owners I know have trouble writing compelling copy that attracts quality leads. After working with hundreds of coaches on this...
Listen Now This episode is about just being yourself and being authentic in marketing with Natasha Berta MW: Hi Natasha. So great to see you and thanks for being here on the podcast today. NB: Hello, it’s lovely to be here, we’re so smiley. If you’re...
Listen Now This episode is about my interview with Michelle Hasani MW: Today, I’m very excited to be talking to Michelle Hassani today and Michelle, I’m not going to introduce you. I’m going to let you introduce yourself and tell us all about your...
Listen Now This episode is about how to bust your decision blocks Includes offer to free P2P info session If you’re struggling with making decisions in your business or your life and you’re feeling overwhelmed and procrastinating then this episode is for you. I want...
Listen Now This episode is about a four-point checklist to launch your business When you’re starting a business, there are some specific things you need to do to get set up and ready to operate. Today I’m talking about four parts of my business startup checklist that...
Listen Now This episode is about 17 proven, viable niches for health and wellness coaches If you’re starting a business and you need help to create a solid business blueprint – make sure you book in for a free info session to learn about my Passion to Profit...
Listen Now This episode I would like to invite you to think about the language of success. I want to ask you to reflect on your commitment to yourself, and how you speak to yourself and whether it’s really giving you the happiness and the sense of purpose that...
Listen Now This episode is about three ways to feel confident in, and connected with, your business. A lot of startup business owners lack clarity in the beginning, feel uncertain about their performance at times and start to question themselves. And the same can be...
Listen Now This episode is about whether you should start a business, or not As a coach trainer and strengths-based business specialist, I see a lot of people who are lacking meaning and purpose in their lives and wanting to do something different. They’re bored,...
Listen Now This episode is about taking the big leap and transitioning from job to business. Hi there, I want to talk to you today about changing your career. And not just changing your career, I want to talk to you about leaving your job and transitioning into a...
Listen Now This episode is about five top tips for finding the right pilot programme clients. At the moment, I’m busy running my passion to profit programme, and I’m helping people to set up and run pilot coaching programmes with their practice clients....
Listen Now This episode is about Why? (and how) does coaching work? Today I want to talk to you about why and how coaching works so that if you’re having trouble explaining it to your clients, you can get some ideas from this episode, and maybe make your own...
Listen Now This episode is about creating Foolproof Resolutions. Today is the first of a two-part episode on getting what you want. And this one is called resolutions. I’m going to suggest that rather than making Halo resolutions or set unrealistic goals that go...
Listen Now This episode is about one easy way to get chemistry clarity and confidence in your coaching business. I’m going to share a simple secret with you. I’m going to share the story of how to do market research, why it’s so important, and how it...
Listen Now This episode is about celebrating success. I know it’s been a wild crazy ride of a year and I’d like to talk to you about something a little fun. I got thinking about this today because I was speaking to a client who is feeling a bit down about...
Listen Now This episode is about important first year goals for your coaching business. Today, I’d like to talk to you about some important first year goals for your coaching business so that you can focus your time, energy and attention in the right...
Listen Now This episode is about the rehearsal loop. Have you heard of it? You know when you’re laying in bed (if you’re a night owl) or it could be through the day, and you’re making mental lists and organising the next day because you don’t want to forget...
Listen Now This episode is for you if you are starting out in your business and you really want to make it work, and you are getting ready for success but you are not sure how to make it happen. In this episode I will give you a couple of idea on how to get it right...
Listen Now Talking about Health and Wellness coaches is a quite a hot topic right now, and this week Fiona Cosgrove and I discuss a few key question to help listeners really get clear on who they are, what they do and how to distinguish themselves. Topic: How does a...
Listen Now Are you a health and wellness coach who wants to know about health and wellness coaching prices – and more specifically, how to price your programs and packages? This episode shows you exactly how to create yes-please pricing so that your coaching...
Listen Now In this episode, I talk about setting boundaries with clients and at work so that you can feel in control, confident and create cash flow and greater client success Running your business in a 24/7 world, how do you maintain work life balance? In this...
Listen Now Today we’ll discuss how setting boundaries around your habits, and meet your own needs first, can lead to integrity, feeling happier with life, and finding greater meaning and purpose. Do you have one of those friends who seems to be ‘disciplined’ and...
Listen Now Early succession planning – that is, planning the way you will run your business and gradually transition out of it or sell it – has lots of great benefits. Here are FIVE that I can think of. Today, I’m going to start with the end. And the...
Listen Now Today I interview Corporate Health Coach Christine Boucher on how to launch your corporate health coaching business. Christine Boucher is super passionate about transforming the health and workplace culture of organizations, big and small, and helps coaches...
Listen Now Today I interview Sarah Rusbatch about alcohol consumption and how and why she is developing her coaching business in this space. Melanie: Hi, Suzanne, lovely to have you here on the podcast today. Sarah: Hi, Melanie, it’s lovely to be here....
Listen Now This episode is about taking care of your own mental well-being. I want to start by talking about the RU OK campaign in Australia and then to talk about the need to manage our own mental well-being as well. RUOK? R U OK? is an organisation whose vision is...
Listen Now What you say to yourself matters. It has consequences. Learn how to rewire your reticular activating system in this episode for a calmer, less rushed, more grounded way of living. How are you going right now? How are you feeling? There’s been a lot going on...
Listen Now Today I want to talk about essential advanced business systems that you will need to set up once you’ve been working in your business for at least 6 – 12 months. On the last episode of his podcast, I talked about essential start-up business systems...
Listen Now This episode details some of the best essential business systems available, as well as low cost software options that will help you to get started and boost efficiency. I’ve just finished the latest round of my 12-week Passion to Profit business...
Listen Now These case studies present a more organic approach to finding your purpose – an alternative to the method described in episode 102. Today I want to continue the conversation about purpose. I would like to invite you to do some deep thinking work about...
Listen Now Are you unclear on how to be legally compliant and protected in your business? Today I want to answer some questions that have come in from students in my Passion to Profit business training program and from some of my private business coaching clients,...
Listen Now This episode is all about purpose, and how understanding your purpose can change your life. Our self-coaching topic for the Habitology membership in September is PURPOSE. Today, I want to talk about what purpose is, why it’s important, and how to figure...
Listen Now In this episode I’ll be sharing two powerful aha moments that my clients have had this week, so that you can get really comfortable with marketing AND do it with confidence, and sell your stuff like a boss. This past week I have had two really interesting...
Listen Now Today’s interview with Bridget Healy is a great example of how you can create a global brand using a client centric approach to business. Visit Bridget and buy quality, values-led products online! https://www.noopii.co.nz/ Ready to up-size your...
Listen Now Today we’re going to talk about how your money values affect the quality of clients you attract and how to hack your own brain to improve both! Today‘s episode is a short one, but a powerful one. There is a pile of research that shows the old adage –...
Listen Now Today I want to walk you through a model I’ve developed – the CARE model – to help you be consistent with self-care and build resilience. As I mentioned in episode 96, resilience is the ability to adapt to and cope with life’s challenges with...
Listen Now As a result of lock down, a lot of people and businesses have been re-thinking what’s important to them, their values, and how they want their business to run. Today, we’ll look at these related aspects and walk you through a simple process for defining a...
Listen Now Resilience is your ability to bounce back from stress and it’s something you need to be able to cope with uncertainty in a healthy way. It’s not until you’re tested that you realise how much resilience you actually have, or not. In this episode, I’ll...
Listen Now This episode shows you why and how validation using rigorous, high quality data is your secret weapon for helping your clients to get better results and make long lasting change, and to create more value, more sales, higher prices and better profit. Today’s...
Listen Now In today’s episode, I want to explain how to add massive value to your coaching programs so that you can sell more programs at a higher price, and secure raving fans. You might be wondering what’s this all about? It sounds too good to be true? I’m going to...
Episodes
Listen Now How to Interpret Sleep Data Are you trying to get better quality sleep and want to know what your sleep data means? In this episode, I’m going to explain sleep hypnograms and how to use them to understand your sleep and help you sleep better. Sleep is...
Listen Now Sleep Hacks for Insomniacs If you’re like me, sleep can be hit and miss at times and getting enough sleep can become a drain that affects your performance and productivity. In this episode, we’ll cover a few sleep hacks recommended by leading...
Listen Now Understanding sleep chronotypes Are you intrigued by the concept of chronotypes and want to know how it can help you (or your clients) to optimise sleep, performance, health and wellbeing? Your sleep chronotype indicates whether you’re a night owl or an...
Listen Now This episode is about how to develop a magnetic value proposition A lot of coaches find it hard to really communicate the value of what they do in their marketing and craft a viable value proposition. Today, I want to unpack the ‘brand ladder’ with you – a...
Listen Now This episode is about how to better explain what you do so you can attract more paying clients A lot of coaches have trouble explaining what they do, what health coaching is and how it works. And that’s why I want to get a bit ranty today. We’ll talk about...
Listen Now This episode is about the ultimate guide to health coaching prices If you are a health coach and want to know how much to charge as a health and well-being coach, you’re in the right place. By the end of this episode, you’ll be clear on how to set health...
Listen Now This episode is about should I show pricing on my website? This is a question that comes up a lot – should I show pricing on my website, or is it better to not have pricing on my website? This episode covers the pros and cons and helps you make this...
Listen Now This episode is about alcohol and mental health Let’s face it – Australia has a drinking culture, which started in colonial times when convicts were partially paid with rum. (1, 2) Most of us associate drinking alcohol with relaxing, celebrating,...
Listen Now This episode is about how to coach around nutrition and eating habits I was recently asked, ‘how do you coach around nutrition and eating habits without being an expert’? Today I’ll illustrate a few ways to do this with some examples. When Clients Ask You...
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