If you’ve ever wished more people would just send great clients your way... this episode is for you.

Referrals are one of the easiest, most effective ways to grow your business. They’re warmer, more cost-effective, and way more aligned with the heart-centered way most coaches and practitioners want to grow. And in 2025—when trust is everything and people want real-deal transformation over polished sales pages—they’re more important than ever.

But most coaches unintentionally block referrals without even realizing it. In this episode, I’m naming 5 of the most common mistakes that stop referral flow in its tracks—plus 2 bonus ones I couldn’t leave out. I’m also giving you supportive reframes and mini-strategies for each one. You’ll walk away feeling more empowered, clear, and ready to magnetize amazing new clients through the relationships you already have.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why referrals are so much more powerful than cold outreach or ads

• The #1 fear that stops coaches from asking for referrals (and how to shift it)

• The surprising reason vague messaging kills referrals—and how to fix it

• Why “sounding professional” can actually backfire in your outreach

• What to do before you reach out to someone you’ve lost touch with

• How being deeply transformational in your work naturally fuels referral flow

• What a “referral event” is and why even a small list is enough to host one

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Today’s episode comes with some exciting news: the brand new Applied Depth Institute website is officially live! My team and I have been quietly working on this refresh for months, and I can’t wait for you to see it. But in true Joanna fashion, I’m not just here to share the shiny finished product—I’m bringing you behind the scenes of what it actually took to get here.

Spoiler alert: it was not all rainbows and unicorns.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the tech glitches, design misfires, unexpected delays, and the very human emotions that come with navigating a big project. And of course, I’m sharing some hard-won lessons to help you if (or when) you tackle a website update of your own.

You’ll hear about:

• Why it’s normal for tech projects to be messier than you expect—and how to stay sane through it

• Why your site’s functionality should lead design decisions (even if it breaks your heart a little)

• Tips for increasing opt-ins, visibility of upcoming events, and keeping folks engaged on your site

• Why more photos of you—even if it’s uncomfortable—might be exactly what your site needs

• And yes, a loving nudge to trim your copy down, even if you’re a word nerd like me 😉

If you're planning a website refresh, launching a new offer, or simply wondering what makes a great site work, this episode is for you. And if you want to see the new site in action, you can check it out right here.

Here’s to creating aligned, functional, beautiful containers for your work to shine. And here’s to telling the truth about the messy middle along the way.

This week’s episode is a short but powerful one—an honest reflection on how to keep showing up for your work when the world feels like it’s falling apart. If you’ve ever felt torn between your desire to create change and the overwhelm of hard news and heartbreaking headlines…you are not alone. I’ve been hearing this question more and more: How do I keep marketing, coaching, creating, or leading when things feel so painful in the world?

In this episode, I share my personal answer—and I hope it offers you strength, inspiration, and a renewed sense of purpose in your own work. I talk about why I believe transformational coaching is activism, and how the culture change we are yearning for can begin right inside our client sessions.

You’ll hear about:

• Why your client work is one of the most powerful tools for cultural transformation

• The deeper, paradigm-shifting layers inside high-integrity coaching and group facilitation

• How shadow work, power dynamics, and compassionate presence all ripple out into the world

• A new lens on personal development as cultural healing

• What keeps me going in my work, even when the grief is big

Whether you’ve been feeling discouraged, tired, or simply wondering how to keep showing up—this episode is here to remind you that your work matters. Deeply. And that in doing it with heart and integrity, you are creating change.

We’re in this together, friend. Thank goodness for that.

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You’ve heard the advice: once your business scales, drop the 1:1s. Focus on leverage. Build your groups. But what if that’s not the whole story? In this episode, I share why I’ve kept private client work at the heart of my business — even as everything else has grown — and why it continues to fuel not just my revenue, but my joy, skillset, and thought leadership.

If you’ve ever questioned whether 1:1 work is still “worth it,” or felt torn between group scalability and the intimacy of private sessions, this conversation will offer clarity, permission, and a fresh perspective. 1:1 work isn’t just something to graduate from — it might be the very thing that elevates everything else you do.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why 1:1 work is deeply soul-satisfying (when you have the right skills)

• The types of clients who truly need a private container

• How your 1:1 skills improve your curriculum and group facilitation

• The powerful role 1:1 work plays in your marketing and messaging

• Why private sessions can be a secret incubator for your best ideas

Whether you’re in love with your 1:1 work or wondering if it’s time to let it go, this episode will help you reconnect to what matters most in your practice — and trust the business model that’s truly aligned with your strengths.

LINKS JOANNA MENTIONED:

Unshaken: How to Face Rejection & Keep Going

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Today’s episode is a little different. To celebrate our 50th episode (wow!), I’m getting very personal. I’m sharing some deeply vulnerable stories about the quirky, subtle, and sometimes cringey ways that rejection sensitivity shows up in my life — in my business, in my friendships, and even in my relationships with beloved clients.

I’ll be honest: I’m a little nervous to share all this! But I’m doing it because this conversation is important. So many of us - and our clients - hold ourselves back from creating what we want or showing up fully because of our fear of rejection. I want to normalize this experience, bring it out of the shadows, and remind you that you’re not alone and you’re not broken if this shows up for you, too.

In this episode, I talk about:

• The surprising places rejection sensitivity shows up for me — even after decades of inner work

• What Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria is, and how learning about it has helped so many of my clients (especially those with ADHD)

• How fear of rejection shaped my business in the early years: undercharging, avoiding outreach, not following up

• The sneaky ways rejection stories still show up in close friendships — and how I’ve learned to name them and work with them

• The awkward truth about sometimes feeling rejected by my own clients

• Why normalizing rejection sensitivity is so powerful for our own healing and for client work

• Practices that help: awareness, nervous system regulation, and strategic action-taking even in discomfort

• How to gently help your clients identify and work through rejection sensitivity and self-sabotage

Whether you’ve experienced this yourself or witnessed it in those you work with, I hope this episode helps you feel more resourced, more seen, and a little less alone.

And if this conversation speaks to your heart, I’d love to invite you to my upcoming workshop: Unshaken: How to Face Rejection and Keep Going.

And hey — if any of the stories I shared today hit close to home, please reach out and tell me. I would genuinely love to hear from you and hold space for your own beautiful, weird, human experiences around rejection.

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As we approach the Summer Solstice—the longest day and shortest night of the year—this episode explores how to tap into the profound wisdom of this sacred time for both your personal growth and client work. The solstice isn't just an astronomical event; it's a powerful invitation to step into your full radiance and help others do the same.

This episode dives deep into what it truly means to shine without apology. We'll explore the symbolic meaning of the solstice as a time when the sun reaches its peak power, and how this mirrors our own journey toward full visibility and authentic self-expression. You'll discover why so many of us retreat into our metaphorical caves when life gets challenging, and more importantly, how to emerge again.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The deeper spiritual and emotional significance of the Summer Solstice and how to work with its energy

• The transformative Shinto myth of Amaterasu, the sun goddess who hid her light—and what it teaches us about reclaiming our radiance

• Practical ways to help clients reconnect with their inner light and overcome fears of being fully seen

• A powerful journaling process to identify where you're dimming your own brilliance

Whether you're a coach looking to deepen your seasonal practice or someone ready to step more fully into your own light, this episode offers both ancient wisdom and practical tools for transformation. Get ready to explore what happens when we stop hiding our gifts and start shining as brightly as the summer sun itself.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

Summer Solstice Ritual PDF

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When a client starts ghosting, avoiding, spiraling into overwhelm, or just quietly disengaging… it can feel discouraging, confusing, or even a little heartbreaking as a practitioner. We’ve all been there — and most of us were never trained in how to meet these moments with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my powerful 4-session training, Navigating Client Resistance. Whether you're new to the field or have years of experience, this is the kind of training that belongs in every coach and healer's toolkit.

You’ll hear:

• Why resistance isn’t a problem — it’s a signal

• Common resistance behaviors like procrastination, avoidance, flakiness, overwhelm, negativity, and how to understand them

• What happens inside you when clients resist — and how to stay grounded instead of reactive

• How global uncertainty is heightening resistance (and what to do about it)

• The connection between client resistance and sales resistance — and how to meet both with integrity

• How this work can deepen trust, boost re-signs, and increase referrals

• What’s inside the program — including the somatic technique that gets to the root of blocks in minutes

• Why this training helps you navigate your own resistance too

This isn’t about fixing or forcing your clients. It’s about learning to hold powerful space when things get messy — and becoming the kind of practitioner who knows how to meet the hard moments without collapsing or over-giving.

✨ Enrollment is open now! Learn more at https://pages.applieddepthinstitute.com/navigating-client-resistance-2025?utm_campaign=sd25ncr25&utm_source=podcastplayer&utm_medium=shownotespodcastepisode48

Let this be the moment you stop fearing resistance — and start working with it like a pro.

In today's deeply resonant episode, we dive into a topic many of us are feeling but not always discussing openly: how do we coach effectively—and live meaningfully—during times of profound global uncertainty? From political upheaval to climate crises and economic shifts, we explore practical ways to support clients towards their goals when everything feels wobbly, both for ourselves and our clients.

What You'll Learn

• Why so many clients are struggling right now (even if they don't explicitly connect it to world events)

• Practical tools to help clients move from overwhelm to agency without bypassing their genuine feelings

• How to hold both pain and hope simultaneously (the powerful paradox that creates true healing)

• Why "tying sessions up in a neat bow" can sometimes do more harm than good

• What coaches and practitioners need to do for themselves in order to better help clients

Here are the links and resources Joanna mentioned in this episode:

The Navigating Client Resistance Training

The 6 Steps to Helping Client with Resistance Workshop

How to Help Clients Overcome their Obstacles Ebook

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Ever had a client who makes you feel like you just can't do anything right? 

In this episode, we tackle the uncomfortable but inevitable situation every practitioner faces: the angry or overly demanding client. Learn why this form of client resistance is actually a normal part of the coaching journey and doesn't mean you've failed as a practitioner.

Discover four powerful strategies to transform these challenging moments into opportunities for deeper client work and professional growth. From managing your own emotional triggers to setting clear boundaries, these practical techniques will help you navigate difficult client dynamics with confidence and compassion.

Episode Highlights:

• Why client criticism and demands are often forms of resistance to growth, not reflections of your skills

• How to separate legitimate feedback from projection and resistance patterns

• When and how to objectively assess if you've missed the mark in your deliverables

• The importance of lovingly addressing your client's resistance patterns

• The importance of setting clear boundaries from the beginning

• Real-life examples of both effective and ineffective responses to client criticism

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Resources I mentioned in the episode:

The Navigating Client Resistance Training

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Let's be honest – we've all been there. That PHd dissertation gathering dust, the tough conversation you're avoiding, or the launch materials sitting in your drafts folder. In today's episode, I'm diving deep into procrastination – not as a time management issue, but as what it truly is: a complex emotional response tied to our fears, identity, and self-worth. I even share my own biggest procrastination story from 20 years ago that still makes me cringe! Whether you're a coach helping clients break free from procrastination or struggling with it yourself, this episode offers compassionate insights and practical strategies.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why procrastination isn't laziness – and the surprising research showing procrastinators are actually over-motivated

• The fascinating Self-Worth Theory that explains why we procrastinate to protect ourselves

• Four distinct procrastinator types (Perfectionist, Dreamer, Avoider, Pleaser/Rebel) and specific coaching approaches for each

• How to distinguish between fear-based avoidance and productive "creative waiting"

• Practical techniques to move from stuck to empowered, both for yourself and your clients

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Resources I mentioned in the episode:

The Navigating Client Resistance Training

Coaching Your Clients to Overcome Resistance (& Reach More Goals) Free Handbook

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