The Travel Coach Network Podcast | A podcast for coaches, travel agents, and travel business owners

Today, I'm answering a frequently asked question, "How can I market myself as a travel coach?" And within this episode, I answer another question - which is, "How do I attract clients if people don't know what a travel coach is?" Everything starts with your brand story - so if you haven't listened to that episode yet, definitely go back and listen to that one now. I...

I've said many times that there's more to a travel career than blogging and bookings. So, what exactly does a travel coach do? Can a travel coach also be a travel blogger, travel agent, tour operator, or trip host? Are there other services that travel coaches can do? That's what we're talking about in today's episode of the Travel Coach Network Podcast. If you've been lovin...

What exactly is a brand story, and why is it so important to have one? As a travel coach, your brand story is one of the most important assets in your business. It's part of the foundations we lay before we even make offers. That's what we're talking about in today's episode of the Travel Coach Network Podcast. If you've been loving the show, we'd so appreciate it if you co...

The old way of thinking about a niche in travel just doesn't work anymore. So, how does a travel coach come up with their niche or specialty? And how would a travel agent work this into their existing business? That's what we're talking about in today's episode of the Travel Coach Network Podcast. If you've been loving the show, we'd so appreciate it if you could leave a 5-...

In this episode, I talk with Aleesha Patel - purpose-driven coach and consultant. She shares her insights and best travel stories after two years on the road, living in a van. After 13+ years of leading marketing teams at mission-driven startups and Fortune 100 companies, she now works directly with individuals and brands to help them achieve their potential. Aleesha currently lives in Miami and i...

What's the difference between wellness travel, transformative travel, and just... travel? Is there a difference? That's what we're talking about in today's episode of the Travel Coach Network Podcast. If you've been loving the show, we'd so appreciate it if you could leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! And of course, we'd love to see you in our free Face...

In this episode, I talk with Lisa Imogen Eldridge - an award winning travel blogger who's been to 147 countries. Lisa Imogen Eldridge is a self-confessed solo travel addict who has been to 147 countries and 115 of these solo. She runs the award-winning solo travel blog, Girl about the Globe, empowering women to travel solo and helping vulnerable girls about the globe. Get inspired to travel so...

Ready to hike the Camino with other travel coaches? Join us on a journey to truly experience transformational travel - all while gaining clarity around your own travel coaching business. Learn more and join the waitlist here: https://www.travelawakens.com/caminotcn/ Contact Sonia with any questions: sonia@travelawakens.com

In this episode, I talk with Fanny Chase about combining travel coaching with her work as a travel agent. Fanny Chase is a French-American golf travel expert and founder of CHASEGOLF Travel, a new luxury boutique golf travel agency based in New York, specializing in European golf destinations and travel experiences.  Fanny and her husband traveled extensively throughout Europe while playing golf a...

Whether you're a travel coach, travel agent, tour guide, retreat leader, or blogger - we don't actually "sell travel." For a long time, the travel industry has used generic terms and applied assumptions to all travelers. We see destinations, cruise lines, and tour experiences being sold as products - instead of what we're really pursuing when we purchase a product. In this ep...

Many travel agents and travel professionals are trained to meet travelers in the inspiration stage through their marketing and content. In the Travel Coach Network, I show my students how they can actually reach students much sooner. Once you really understand who your customer is, and how to speak to them, marketing really can become effortless. If you've been loving the show, we'd so app...

What does it mean to truly personalize group travel? And is it really possible to host immersive and transformative experiences? These are some questions I explored in this interview with David Gilmore from AHI Travels. An Innovative Strategic Travel Partnership Leader for companies like Travel + Leisure and Tourico Holidays in the past, David Gilmore currently serves as Vice President of Sales fo...

Events, organizations, and professionals for travel agents seem to always focus on one thing - sales. What would the travel industry look like if we focused more on transformation and impact? This is exactly the kind of work we're doing as travel coaches, and it's something I speak on often in the Travel Coach Network. In today's episodes, I'm sharing more of my thoughts on it. If...

This is the replay of the webinar I presented in March, and it'll be live on the podcast until the 2024 Women Thrive Through Travel MasterFind event in May. Be sure to listen before then! If you've been loving the show, we'd so appreciate it if you could leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! And of course, we'd love to see you in our free Facebook Group. Have question...

With the rise of A.I. and automation, personalization in travel is more important than ever before. But the travel industry is trailing behind in how they define personalization. In this episode, I'll share more about what this trend means for travel coaches, and why now is the best time to become a travel coach. If you've been loving the show, we'd so appreciate it if you could leave...

The travel industry needs to change. For far too long, the focus has been on sales. But travel is personal, emotional, and so different for everyone. This is where travel coaching comes in. In this episode, I'm sharing why travel is so much more than a transaction. If you've been loving the show, we'd so appreciate it if you could leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! And...

Have you ever considered taking a sabbatical or career break? The idea is on the rise, and it's a huge opportunity for travel coaches. In today's episode, you'll hear how Rebecca is combining her experience as a recruiter, with her own travel experiences - to help others through their sabbaticals and career breaks. En ex agency recruiter of over 20 years Rebecca Thomas, also known as B...

I talk about the benefits of travel all the time. Human connection. Wellness. How it helps us push past limiting beliefs. In today's episode, you'll hear how Addie is helping families do that through full-time RV travel. Addie Wieland is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, entrepreneur, private practice owner, and travel & mindset coach. Personally, Addie started her digital ...

The travel industry is changing, and we need to stay ahead of the curve. Join me on Saturday, March 23rd, at 1pm Eastern for a FREE travel coaching webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckcuCppjgtHdAMQg24d-auRbvAZDwc1z3K#/registration

One of the best things about travel coaching, is the ability to combine several different passions with any education or experience you have - to craft your own travel career. And Arlette Diederiks has done just that with The Blue Surfer. Arlette Diederiks is a Travel Advisor & Founder of The Blue Surfer. Born and raised in the Netherlands, where she studied Human Geography and Financial Manag...

The Travel Coach Network Podcast is going on a brief hiatus for the rest of 2023. But all for good reasons! Sahara explains why in this episode. The TCN Holiday Sale is on NOW!! Check out what's on offer here: ⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/the-travel-coach-program⁠ Join the free Facebook Group here: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelcoachnetwork⁠ ⁠⁠ Have questions about t...

The TCN Holiday Sale Starts NOW!! Check out what's on offer here: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/the-travel-coach-program Join the free Facebook Group here: ⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelcoachnetwork⁠ ⁠ Have questions about the Travel Coach Certification Program?  ⁠ ⁠Send me a DM on Instagram over at @travelcoachnetwork.⁠ ⁠ ------------------- TRAVEL COACHING RESOURCES A...

This is an edited recording from Round 2 of the 2023 TCN Pitch Competition that took place on September 22nd, 2023. This is a great episode to listen to if you're working on your brand story, marketing, or just figuring out your niche - because you'll hear some great examples. And the best part is, you can vote for your favorite! If you're listening on the Spotify app, check out the in...

This is an edited recording from Round 1 of the 2023 TCN Pitch Competition that took place on September 19th, 2023. This is a great episode to listen to if you're working on your brand story, marketing, or just figuring out your niche - because you'll hear some great examples. And the best part is, you can vote for your favorite! If you're listening on the Spotify app, check out the in...

Travel can be an incredibly healing experience. However, it can be difficult to do when you have a chronic illness. That makes Jenni's story all the more inspiring. Jenni Russell is a travel writer, photographer and the adventurer behind the travel blog, Jenni Sees The Sights. A life-long traveller, she has lived on three continents to date. Jenni's TEDx talk, 'How to say yes, when eve...