The Coaching r(E)volution

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 trainin...

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 client...

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 t...

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 procrasti...

After a brief hiatus from the podcast, Joanna shares in this special episode an intimate glimpse into her personal journey over the past six weeks. This heartfelt conversation explores profound life experiences that have transformed perspectives and deepened wisdom in ways that apply to both personal growth and client work. What You'll Hear Reflections on recent intense and transformative life eve...

Whatever it is you are afraid to be, you have likely tucked away in what's called your "shadow." Your shadow contains vital parts of yourself that, when cut off, also cut off your life force and ability to create amazing things in this world.  These buried parts of ourselves want expression and, when we pretend they are not there, usually end up causing trouble. On the flip side, you can harness t...

Are your group programs missing the magic ingredient that transforms good results into life-changing breakthroughs? In this powerful episode, Joanna reveals why the most profound transformations in retreats and group work often happen during the unscripted moments—and how you can harness this phenomenon to create unforgettable experiences for your clients. What You'll Discover: The "90-Minute Secr...

For the first time ever, I'm doing an audience Q&A episode! You all sent in incredible questions about facilitating transformational group programs—how to create deep connection, holw to hold space during silence, manage group energy, and more. Whether you're new to leading groups or refining your skills, this episode will help you facilitate with confidence, authenticity, and mastery. This episod...

Spring Equinox is approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing with it powerful lessons about renewal, rebirth, and fresh starts. In this episode, Joanna draws on her 20+ years of studying seasonal wisdom to share a transformative 5-step coaching process for breathing new life into stagnant areas of your business, relationships, and personal practices. Whether you're looking to revitalize your...

Have you ever had that heart-stopping moment when you realize you've made a big mistake with a group? In this powerful episode, you'll hear a veteran group facilitator share a semi-dramatic mishap from her 25-year career leading retreats and workshops - one that could have derailed an entire event, but instead led to a breakthrough moment that will transform how you think about group leadership. W...

In this episode, we look at the 5 essential modes of facilitation that will transform your group programs. Whether you're running retreats, workshops, or online courses, these five carefully balanced approaches activate different learning pathways, fostering deeper integration and genuine transformation. By intentionally incorporating these modes into your curriculum, you'll create dynamic, engagi...

Today's episode is a special treat! I'm sharing with you an interview I did a year ago on the Let's Lead Together podcast. Host Marli Williams (who is also a pal of mine), took us into deep and unexpected territories. We dove into the powerful realm of transformational leadership.    With tons of insights and practical wisdom, we explore the crucial aspect of creating a safe and nurturing environm...

Ready to transform your business by mastering the art of letting go? In this mini-episode of the Coaching r(E)volution Podcast, we dive into a pivotal moment from 2008 that changed everything for me and my business. I share the raw, honest story of how clinging to a successful program - the Women's Intuitive Leadership Program - nearly derailed my business growth, and how embracing the wisdom of c...

One of my most beloved tools for helping clients achieve goals and create the experience they want in life - it's working with Archetypal Energy! In this episode, we dive into this very potent coaching tool - a tool that goes far beyond personality quizzes and common surface-level conceptions of what Archetypes are. You'll learn how accessing different archetypal energies can help clients breakthr...

Cultural beliefs like "more is better" and "perfection is necessary" often go unquestioned, yet they can wreak havoc on our lives, businesses, and sense of well-being. These deeply ingrained ideas—rooted in patriarchy and advanced capitalism—impact our nervous systems, our ability to create sustainable projects, and our sense of satisfaction.  But here's the truth: we don't have to play by these r...

Ever wonder how to bring more flow to your projects?   Or how to help your clients who can't seem to get things done?   In today's episode, we explore the transformative Sacred Rhythms Method, a powerful approach & coaching methodology rooted in the wisdom of nature's cycles. This method, which has been a big part of my teaching - and how I live my life and move through my business -  for over two...

  In this mini-episode, we're diving into a critical yet often overlooked aspect of creating powerful group experiences and curriculum: Opening Content and Exercises that Build Engagement and Readiness. Whether you're leading a retreat, teaching a course, or delivering a workshop, how you start sets the tone for everything that follows.  Why is this so essential? Neuroscience and human behavior sh...

  In today's episode, we're diving into a term that's everywhere in the coaching, educational, and transformational industries: Thought Leadership. While it's essential for creating impactful group programs, courses, and other offerings, the concept itself often feels elusive and overwhelming. Many coaches and course creators struggle with self-doubt, fear, or confusion about what Thought Leadersh...

  This was maybe my most fun podcast episode to put together for you! In it I go through my yearly process for assessing my business and then creating my next set of yearly goals.   This process is one of the keys to my ongoing success - and satisfaction - in my business and work, and you'll see why as I take you through the steps….and also share with you a lot of what happened behind the scenes f...

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on my curriculum creation process. If you're a coach, facilitator, or transformational practitioner wanting to craft programs that don't just inform but transform, this is for you. With years of experience designing dozens of courses, workshops, retreats, and ceremonies—from two-session programs to year-long journeys—I've honed a process that ensures your c...

  When you create what I call a "Life Changing Course"—the type of course that is so dynamic, so transformational, and that goes very deep—not only do you help change the lives of those you serve….but your life changes as well.   Creating and leading Life Changing Courses allows you to stand out and co-create incredible results that lead to more clients completing  - and raving! - about your progr...

  As part of our month-long focus on the Ethics of Leadership, we take a look today at the challenges and importance of admitting our mistakes as leaders.    In order to be not only ethical and trauma-informed in our client work, but also highly effective and transformational coaches and practitioners, it is essential to be able to own up to our mistakes.   We need this on all levels of leadership...

We're devoting a whole month to The Ethics of Leadership here at Applied Depth Institute because it is one of the most important pieces for anyone who is a coach, transformational practitioner, or leader of any sort….and the truth is that Ethics and Integrity just aren't talked about enough in the coaching & transformational industries.    Ethics and Integrity is one of the bedrocks of being a ste...

As a people and culture, we are holding a lot right now.   Multiple ongoing wars around the world. Hurricanes, tornadoes and weather disasters that are devastating. Stressful news cycles and at least here in the U.S., a political culture that can sometimes feel stressful. And that is just scratching the surface of how much each of us and each of our clients are holding at this moment. Ongoing cris...

Success in our goals, our careers, our lives is of course, valuable and important. But…what happens when we start to overly identify with success or symbols of status? How does this end up blocking up from our goals and holding us back from transformation?   We explore all of this and more in today's episode where we unpack a piece of the Myth of Inanna's Descent - one of my favorite all time myth...