Real Talk for Coaches

Real Talk for Coaches

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Real Talk for Coaches episodes

  • How to Navigate Life Changes: Coaching Strategies for Major Transitions, Identity Shifts, and Growth

    Life doesn’t stand still—and neither do we.


    In this episode of Real Talk for Coaches, Dr. Dawn C. Reid, PCC and Coach Will dive into how major life transitions impact our mindset, relationships, sexuality, and overall well-being. From marriage, divorce, and parenting to aging, career shifts, and identity changes, this conversation explores how life events shape how we show up both personally and professionally.

    Dr. Reid introduces practical coaching strategies to help individuals adapt to change with emotional resilience, self-advocacy, and realistic expectations. The discussion highlights the importance of communication during transitions, redefining goals, letting go of outdated versions of ourselves, and using available resources for support and growth.

    Whether you’re a coach, coachee, or someone navigating a major life shift, this episode offers grounded insight, compassionate guidance, and actionable tools to help you move forward with clarity and intention.


    Follow Dr. Dawn & Coach Will on all social platforms.

    Learn more about coaching and resources at:

    👉 https://reidready.com

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    43 min
  • Culturally Responsive Coaching: Understanding Identity, Beliefs & Biases

    In this episode of Real Talk for Coaches, Dr. Dawn C. Reid, PCC and Coach Will explore the core principles of culturally responsive coaching and why culture plays a meaningful role in every coaching session.

    Dr. Reid breaks down how cultural identities, upbringing, values, and lived experiences shape how clients think, make decisions, communicate, and approach challenges. She also explains how coaches must develop their own cultural self-awareness, identify their biases, and create space for clients to show up fully and authentically.

    This episode includes:

    • Understanding how culture influences client behavior

    • Respecting cultural values, boundaries, and communication styles

    • How to adapt your coaching for diverse or multicultural clients

    • Real examples of culture-related coaching challenges

    • Generational differences and how they affect coaching relationships

    • How aspiring coaches can educate themselves and grow this competency

    • Why clients should advocate for cultural alignment when choosing a coach

    If you’re a coach who works with multicultural clients — or you want to be — this episode will help you deepen your awareness and sharpen your skills.

    ✨ Learn more about training, mentoring, and upcoming classes at reidready.com

    Follow Dr. Dawn & Coach Will on all social platforms.

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    31 min
  • Sex Coaching vs. Sex Therapy – Understanding the Difference

    In this week’s Real Talk for Coaches, Dr. Dawn C. Reid, PCC, and Coach William Glover unpack the distinctions between sex coaching and sex therapy, including when clients should pursue one over the other.

    Dr. Reid shares insights from her own coaching experience—covering sensitive, real-world examples while maintaining clear professional and ethical boundaries. Together, they also explore cultural factors, gender dynamics, and how coaches can create psychologically safe spaces for intimate conversations.

    🔹 Definitions of sex coaching and sex therapy

    🔹 When to refer a client to therapy

    🔹 Ethics and boundaries in sensitive coaching work

    🔹 How coaches can hold space for complex topics

    🎓 Want to deepen your coaching practice? Learn more about Dr. Reid’s Sex & Intimacy Coaching Certification Program (ICF-accredited).

    Follow Real Talk for Coaches for authentic conversations that challenge, educate, and elevate the coaching community.

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    31 min
  • Why Business Development Feels Like Torture for Coaches

    In this solo episode of Real Talk for Coaches, Dr. Dawn Reid unpacks why business development often feels overwhelming for coaches—and how to make it easier. From overcoming imposter syndrome to reframing sales as relationship-building, Dr. Reid shares practical strategies to help coaches grow their practice without the burnout.

    ✨ Key takeaways:

    • Why self-promotion feels “icky” (and how to shift your mindset)
    • Common business development pain points for coaches
    • The importance of systems, automation, and AI tools
    • How to use outsourcing and support to focus on what you love
    • Ways to make marketing authentic and aligned with your values

    Whether you’re a new coach or a seasoned professional, this episode gives you actionable tools to build and scale your coaching practice with confidence.

    👉 Learn more at Reid Ready Life Coaching

    Connect with Dr. Reid

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drdawnreid

    Instagram: instagram.com/reidreadycoaching

    Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for more coaching insights. Got a question or topic idea? Email: [email protected]


    Edited By: Kaila Houghton

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaila-n-houghton-ba-in-film-and-television-096b0823a

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    33 min
  • Coaching for the Senses: Unlocking Multisensory Transformation

    In this dynamic episode of Real Talk for Coaches, Dr. Dawn C. Davis Reid and Coach Will explore the power of multisensory coaching and how engaging the full spectrum of senses—sight, sound, movement, touch, even intuition—can deepen transformation for clients.


    Learn how mindfulness, guided meditations, tapping, visualization, and even lighting or scent can help clients access clarity, manage stress, and build lasting habits—especially for neurodiverse individuals.

    Whether you're working with high performers or neurospicy clients (as Dr. Reid affectionately calls them), these practical techniques can help coaches go beyond the conversation into embodied coaching breakthroughs.


    🎧 What You'll Learn:

    • The six senses of coaching: including intuition
    • Real coaching demos you can try
    • Why this approach works well for neurodiverse clients
    • Tactile and energetic coaching for grounding or energizing
    • Gender-based tendencies in sensory coaching
    • Research and OT-backed frameworks to apply today

    💬 Like, comment, and subscribe for more actionable coaching insights—and follow us on social media to join the community!

    🌐 Learn more about Reid Ready Life Coaching

    https://www.reidready.com

    👤 Connect with Dr. Reid

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdawnreid/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reidreadycoaching/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReidReadyCoaching

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachdawn

    🤝 Connect with Coach Will

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdglover/


    Edited by: Kaila Houghton- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaila-n-houghton-ba-in-film-and-television-096b0823a


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    38 min
  • The Dark Side of Motivation: Rethinking Hustle Culture in Coaching

    In this episode of Real Talk for Coaches, Dr. Dawn C. Davis Reid and Coach Will take a bold look at the “dark side” of hustle culture and its often-hidden impact on motivation, identity, and wellness—especially for coaches, leaders, and high achievers.


    From toxic productivity to gender, culture, and privilege, they break down how hustle culture sneaks into everyday life and work, and why redefining success is crucial for long-term growth and health. Whether you're coaching clients through burnout or wrestling with your own overachievement habits, this episode gives you the real talk you didn’t know you needed.


    🧠 Topics Covered:

    • The difference between hustle culture and healthy ambition
    • How overachieving can lead to burnout, illness, or identity struggles
    • Hustle culture across different cultural and gender identities
    • The pressure of proving yourself in executive roles
    • Why leaders must delegate and set boundaries
    • Coaching up vs. coaching down
    • How to recognize when hustle has gone toxic.


    💬 Like, comment, and subscribe for more actionable coaching insights, and follow us on social media to join future discussions!

    🌐 Learn more about Reid Ready Life Coaching https://www.reidready.com and Dr. Dawn Reid https://www.drdawnreid.com


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    37 min
  • From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dr. Dawn Reid’s Coaching Journey

    In this special episode of Real Talk for Coaches, Coach Will interviews the heart behind the Reid Ready brand—Dr. Dawn C. Davis Reid. Get an inside look at her personal journey from overwhelmed PhD student and aspiring therapist to certified coach, entrepreneur, and thought leader.


    Dr. Reid opens up about the coaching experience that transformed her life, what led her to pivot from therapy to coaching, and the certifications and philosophies that shape her practice today. She discusses everything from cognitive behavioral coaching to pluralistic methods, self-coaching, and what success truly looks like for her clients.

    If you've ever considered becoming a coach or wondered about the work behind it, this episode is for you.

    🧠 Topics include:

    • Her “aha” moment with coaching
    • Why she pivoted from therapy to coaching
    • What it really means to be a person-centered coach
    • Certifications (ICF, DISC, Agile) and their purpose
    • Self-coaching habits, mentorship, and lifelong learning
    • How to define client success in meaningful ways

    Like, comment, and subscribe for more actionable coaching insights, and follow us on social media to join future discussions!


    🔗 Learn more about Reid Ready Life Coaching:

    https://www.reidready.com

    💬 Connect with Dr. Reid

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdawnreid/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reidreadycoaching/

    🤝 Connect with Coach Will

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdglover/

    🎧 Follow us for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube!

    📩 Got a question or an area you'd like us to cover? Contact us: Contact Us | Reid Ready is Here for You!

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    32 min
  • Coaching the Whole Person: Unlocking Growth With Jasari Kweli, CAAT, and BRAVE Models

    In this episode of Real Talk for Coaches, Dr. Dawn Reid and Coach Will dive into the art of coaching the whole person, exploring why authentic, person-centered approaches matter in every coaching session. Discover practical frameworks and techniques that help clients find courage, truth, and growth.


    • The meaning and impact of person-centered coaching versus problem-focused coaching
    • Introduction and explanation of the proprietary Jasari Kweli approach
    • Deep dive into the CAAT and BRAVE coaching models and how to use them
    • The role of radical candor and authenticity in powerful coaching relationships
    • How silence and adaptive approaches create space for client insights and self-discovery


    Like, comment, and subscribe for more actionable coaching insights, and follow us on social media to join future discussions!


    Learn more about Reid Ready Life Coaching at https://www.reidready.com


    Connect with Dr. Reid

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdawnreid/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reidreadycoaching/


    Connect with Coach Will

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdglover/


    Follow us for free on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube! Got a question or an area you'd like us to cover, send us a message to: Contact Us | Reid Ready is Here for You!


    This episode is produced at Suite Recording - the premiere podcast studios in New Jersey. Learn more at https://www.SuiteRecording.com.

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    19 min
  • Recenter and Refocus: Essential Techniques Every Coach Needs for Stronger Client Impact

    In this episode of Real Talk for Coaches, Dr. Dawn C. Davis Reid and Coach Will tackle the “reset revolution” and break down essential techniques for recentering during coaching sessions. Learn exactly how to keep your conversations impactful, focused, and transformative.


    • The two main definitions of recentering in coaching—and when to use each one
    • How the echo method helps clients dive deeper into their statements and emotions
    • The difference between recentering and pivoting when agendas start to shift
    • Practical applications of the PARA framework for pausing, assessing, reflecting, and acting
    • Tips for choosing the right recentering technique for different coaching styles and clients


    Stay tuned for actionable strategies you can use in your very next session!


    Learn more about Reid Ready Life Coaching at https://www.reidready.com


    Connect with Dr. Reid

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdawnreid/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reidreadycoaching/


    Connect with Coach Will

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdglover/


    Follow us for free on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube! Got a question or an area you'd like us to cover, send us a message at Contact Us | Reid Ready is Here for You!


    This episode is produced at Suite Recording - the premiere podcast studios in New Jersey. Learn more at https://www.SuiteRecording.com.

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    14 min
  • Mastering Active Listening: Techniques for Coaches to Hear What Clients Aren’t Saying

    Unlock the secrets of active listening in coaching with Dr. Dawn Reid and Coach Will on this episode of Real Talk For Coaches. Learn actionable techniques to deepen your coaching practice and avoid common pitfalls.


    • The three levels of listening and how they impact effective coaching
    • The difference between surface, active, and deep/global listening
    • Common listening pitfalls and practical tips to avoid them
    • The MIND model for coaches: Mindfully observing, investigating, noticing changes, and determining next steps
    • Transforming observations into client breakthroughs and maximizing every detail in a coaching session


    Tune in to sharpen your listening skills and elevate your coaching impact!


    Learn more about Reid Ready Life Coaching at https://www.reidready.com


    Connect with Dr. Reid

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdawnreid/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reidreadycoaching/


    Connect with Coach Will

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdglover/


    Follow us for free on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube! Got a question or an area you'd like us to cover, send us an email to coaching @ reidreadycoaching.com.


    This episode is produced at Suite Recording - the premiere podcast studios in New Jersey. Learn more at https://www.SuiteRecording.com.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

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 'Real Talk for Coaches,' the podcast dedicated to helping coaching professionals thrive—personally and professionally. Every month, we dive into the state of the coaching industry, explore…