🎙️ Treating Dating Like a Business: High-Value Dating Strategies with Rachel Mailer
Struggling to find meaningful connections? In this episode of The Coach Trap, dating expert Rachel Mailer breaks down how high-value women approach modern dating like a business—strategically, intentionally, and with self-worth front and center.
Rachel shares her journey from navigating dating apps in 2014 to coaching successful women on building lasting relationships. Learn the frameworks that separate time-wasters from true partners and how past patterns shape your current love life.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ The biggest mistakes women make on dating apps—and how to avoid them
✅ Why pacing and strategic boundaries are crucial early on
✅ How understanding attachment styles boosts dating success
✅ Spotting red flags before investing emotional energy
✅ The “prize” mindset that attracts high-quality partners
✅ How to leverage your social media presence to attract the right connections
Dating apps are just tools. Your mindset, self-work, and strategy are what really determine success.
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🎙️ Finding Your Own Unique Voice in Business | Cristopher Karl Knoll
In this episode of The Coach Trap, hosts Greg Styan and Dan Williams sit down with Cristopher Karl Knoll, Executive Mindset Strategist and Founder of Lead Yourself First, to explore how to find your authentic voice and approach in business.
Chris challenges the cookie-cutter strategies pushed by many creators and emphasizes that growth requires patience, consistency, and a strong foundation. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your coaching or business approach, this conversation provides actionable insights for building a sustainable and authentic path to success.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to find your own voice and unique approach
✅ Why patience is critical for long-term growth
✅ The importance of personal branding and foundational work
✅ Turning silent stress into sustainable performance
✅ How consistent effort compounds into real results
If you want to create a business that reflects who you truly are and avoids the “one-size-fits-all” trap, this episode is for you.
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Website: https://leadyourselffirst.io/
🎯 Rule Your Emotions and Master Your Moves | Kevin Crockrom on Legacy and Life Choices
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What legacy are you building right now? In this episode of The Coach Trap, Greg Styan and Dan Williams sit down with Kevin Crockrom — life coach, motivational speaker, and corporate trainer — to explore how your daily choices shape the story you leave behind.
Kevin challenges coaches, parents, and professionals to reflect: Are your actions today aligned with the values and legacy you want for your family, clients, and future generations? This isn’t motivational fluff — it’s about self-mastery, intentional living, and emotional control.
We cover:
✅ How daily decisions write your life’s story
✅ Being present and intentional with family
✅ Aligning actions with core values
✅ Techniques to master your emotions
✅ Building a legacy that inspires and lasts
If you want to lead with purpose, live intentionally, and create impact that matters, this episode is for you.
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Finding Your Niche: Leyla Holmes on Scaling a Coaching Practice | The Coach Trap Podcast
Most coaches struggle because they try to serve everyone. Leyla Holmes knows that pain—and the breakthrough that comes from narrowing your focus. In this episode, she sits down with Greg Styan to unpack how early-stage founders require a different coaching approach, and why defining your niche can transform your business.
We dive into:
Leveraging your past experiences as competitive advantages
Training social media algorithms through strategic, authentic engagement
Building a personal brand that connects, not just sells
Shifting from lead magnets to community building for sustainable client acquisition
Balancing intuition with strategy for smarter business decisions
Lessons from early mistakes that shaped a thriving practice
If you’re a coach struggling with positioning, audience growth, or narrowing your focus, this episode gives you an actionable framework to rethink your business strategy.
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Most coaches don’t fail because they’re bad at coaching they fail because they’re bad at marketing. In this episode, Coach Trap co-founders Greg Styan and Dan Williams share exactly how to become part of the 10% of coaches who make it.Learn how to make money online as a coach, build a simple funnel that works, and finally attract clients without wasting time or ad spend.
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Most coaches don’t fail because they’re bad at coaching; they fail because they’re bad at marketing. In this episode, Coach Trap co-founders Greg Styan and Dan Williams share exactly how to become part of the 10% of coaches who make it.Learn how to make money online as a coach, build a simple funnel that works, and finally attract clients without wasting time or ad spend. Join the Coach Trap Community:
Watch the full podcast on YouTube:
youtube.com/watch?v=Q9oAbeC5Rpc
Breaking the Coach Trap: Achieving Inner Peace with Eddie Truong
Personal Branding for Coaches | The Coach Trap Podcast
Struggling to get traction as a coach? Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to stand out? Eddie Truong joins Greg Styan and Dan Williams to reveal the personal and professional strategies that help coaches achieve peak performance without burning out.
We cover:
How digital wellness impacts coaching effectiveness and personal brand
Identity transformation as the key to attracting ideal clients
Building a personal brand that resonates in a crowded market
Strategies for new and high-performing coaches to grow visibility and credibility
Actionable marketing insights and systems that actually work
Whether you’re a life, business, or wellness coach, this episode gives you the framework to show up consistently, build trust, and scale your coaching business.
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From Rugby to Business: Rhod Jones’ Journey
The Coach Trap Podcast
Most people think discipline is about waking up at 5am and grinding harder. Rhod Jones knows it’s about systems, setbacks, and storytelling.
From professional rugby to solopreneur, Rhod shares what sport really teaches about mental health, productivity, and building a business without burning out. This isn’t theory—it’s practical systems from someone who’s been at the top of one career and rebuilt in another.
We dive into:
How physical activity fuels clarity and mental health
Turning setbacks into comebacks like a pro athlete
Overcoming fear and embracing vulnerability to grow your business
Storytelling as the ultimate connection tool for your audience
Authenticity as your competitive edge in a crowded market
Integrating work, family, and productivity systems for sustainable success
Building community for support and accountability
If you’re a solopreneur or coach trying to show up consistently without burning out, this episode gives you the framework, not fluff.
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Healing Beyond Fatigue: Katie Dean’s Journey
The Coach Trap Podcast
Most coaches overlook the mind-body connection that drives transformation.
In this episode of The Coach Trap, Greg Styan and Dan Williams sit down with Katie Dean, a bioenergetic health coach who went from burned-out management consultant to helping others recover from chronic fatigue.
We dive into:
Katie’s journey from corporate burnout to coaching transformation
Understanding the impact of trauma on physical and mental health
The crucial mind-body link in healing and coaching
Marketing strategies that focus on results and transformation, not just process
Storytelling to build trust and authority with clients
Using technology to scale your coaching impact
Cultivating curiosity and openness for long-term growth
If you’re a coach, entrepreneur, or someone navigating chronic fatigue and transformation, this episode is packed with insights and actionable takeaways.
🎧 Listen now.
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Unleashing Potential: Angela Bennett’s Coaching Journey
The Coach Trap Podcast
Most coaches get stuck online because they focus on tactics, not impact.
In this episode of The Coach Trap, Angela Bennett shares her journey from equestrian coaching to specializing in NLP, hypnosis, personal branding, and women’s empowerment. She reveals how she helps women reconnect with their true selves while building a sustainable online presence.
We cover:
Empowering women to find their true voice
Social media strategies for visibility and authentic connection
Content creation that attracts and engages your audience
SEO and marketing strategies for coaches adapting to a digital world
Cultural insights and community lessons from Chiang Mai
How to build trust, authority, and lasting relationships online
If you want to stand out, connect deeply, and grow your coaching business, this episode is full of actionable insight.
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From Gym Owner to Coach: Olga’s Transformation
The Coach Trap Podcast
Most coaches get stuck because they chase the wrong dream or copy others instead of finding their true purpose.
In this episode of The Coach Trap, Daniel Williams sits down with Olga Lapushna, who transitioned from running a franchise gym to coaching ambitious women in business.
We cover:
How Olga discovered her passion and made the leap into coaching
Building strong client relationships that lead to real results
Using hooks, testimonials, and case studies to build trust
Organic marketing strategies that actually work for coaches
Why LinkedIn is a powerhouse for attracting clients
Aligning your coaching with personal values for sustainable success
If you want to turn expertise into impact and market your coaching authentically, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
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Phil Adderley’s Journey to Becoming an Alcohol-Free Coach
The Coach Trap Podcast
Most coaches overlook the power of personal experience in creating impact.
In this episode of The Coach Trap, we sit down with Phil Adderley, an alcohol coach helping people — especially those over 40 — break free from the cycle of drinking.
We dive into:
The real impact of alcohol on health, careers, and relationships
Generational differences in drinking habits and why moderation often fails
How storytelling and personal experience build trust with clients
Marketing strategies that resonate without being pushy
Handling social pressures while maintaining an alcohol-free lifestyle
Practical insights for coaches on connecting deeply and inspiring transformation
If you’re interested in sobriety, alcohol-free coaching, or building meaningful client connections, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.
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What’s It Like to Be on the Receiving End of You?
The Coach Trap Podcast
Most coaches focus on what they do — not how they impact others.
In this episode of The Coach Trap, Greg Styan and Dan Williams sit down with Vicky O’Farrell, the Queen of Behaviours, to explore the ripple effect of our actions on clients, colleagues, and communities.
We dive into:
How personality, values, and behaviour shape client results
The art of professional speaking and building authority
Why authenticity beats flashy marketing every time
The hidden cost of limiting beliefs on coaches and leaders
How human connection outperforms metrics in building trust
Practical tips to stand out, connect, and grow as a coach
If you’re struggling to cut through the noise, market authentically, or connect deeply with clients, this episode will give you clarity — and actionable insight.
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Autism, Coaching & Content Creation: The Power of Storytelling
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What happens when coaching meets neurodiversity, marketing, and emotional storytelling?
In this episode of The Coach Trap, Greg Styan and Dan Williams sit down with Daniel Jones, founder of Living with Dan, to uncover how he turned his personal journey with autism into a movement that’s reshaping coaching and content creation.
We dive into:
How emotional storytelling builds trust and engagement
Using trial-and-error marketing to create real growth
Coaching formats that serve neurodiverse clients effectively
Community building as a foundation for support and impact
Why podcasts are a powerful tool for personal branding and lead nurturing
This isn’t just theory. It’s a masterclass in strategy, vulnerability, and creating a platform that genuinely helps people.
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Why Most Coaches Fail (ft. Christopher Down)
The Coach Trap Podcast
Most coaches fail.
Not because they don’t care.
Not because they aren’t talented.
But because they’ve fallen into The Coach Trap.
In this episode, Daniel Williams sits down with Christopher Down, a coach who’s been in the trenches and found a way through the grind. If your calendar is empty, your content ignored, or coaching feels more like a side hustle than a business, this conversation will change how you think about growing your practice.
We cover:
Why most coaches chase clients the wrong way
The dangerous myths of the coaching industry nobody talks about
How to stand out in a feed flooded with advice
The uncomfortable truths you need to face to survive as a coach
Real, actionable strategies for turning effort into results
No fluff. No hype. Just raw, honest insight for coaches who want to stop spinning wheels and start building a real business.
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Unlocking Potential: Craig Drake’s Coaching Journey
The Coach Trap Podcast
Most coaches struggle not because they lack skill, but because they haven’t defined their audience, mastered storytelling, or built trust consistently.
In this episode of The Coach Trap, we sit down with Craig Drake, a coach with 20+ years in management and leadership, to unpack the strategies that turn experience into real client results.
We cover:
Overcoming limiting beliefs through self-awareness and action
Why targeting a specific audience is crucial for success
How vulnerability and storytelling build authentic trust with clients
Journaling and reflection as tools for growth and clarity
Practical tips for content consistency, marketing, and accountability
Balancing client work with marketing without burning out
If you want to unlock your potential as a coach and turn expertise into results, this episode gives you actionable insights to make it happen.
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Think Smart: Mastering Mindsets with Emrah Ikiok
The Coach Trap Podcast
Most people don’t fail because they lack talent.
They fail because they think in the wrong way.
In this episode of The Coach Trap, we sit down with Emrah Ikiok to explore how mindset shapes every decision — and why mastering your thinking is the ultimate unfair advantage in coaching and life.
We break down:
How to build a mental operating system that works under pressure
Why mindset beats motivation when it comes to results
How to overcome overthinking, procrastination, and self-doubt
The real-life lessons behind Emrah’s journey from industrial engineer to coach
How her course “Think Smart” upgrades thinking for ambitious professionals
If you’re stuck, spinning your wheels, or frustrated that your talent isn’t translating into results, this episode will show you why thinking smarter is step one.
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Take Your Coaching Business Anywhere—with Simon Cook
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MAKE MONEY FROM ANYWHERE ONLINE.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY ANYWHERE ONLINE.
THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE ONLINE ANYWHERE.
Most coaches feel trapped by location.
In this episode of The Coach Trap, we show how to break free. Using Simon Cook as a case study — a coach who moved his business to the Cayman Islands and now runs it entirely online — we explore what it really takes to build a location-independent coaching brand.
We cover:
How Simon successfully moved his coaching business abroad
Common rookie mistakes in remote coaching
Managing time zones, tech, and client expectations
Why networking and niching are critical for remote success
How wellness trends, breathwork, and cultural adaptation fit into coaching
Balancing family, work, and freedom while living abroad
This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real blueprint for coaches who want to work from anywhere without sacrificing results or sanity.
🎧 Listen now.
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What If Anxiety Was Your Greatest Teacher?
The Coach Trap Podcast
Most coaches see anxiety as the enemy.
In this episode of The Coach Trap, we flip the script. Using the story of Romi Mitchell, who turned crippling anxiety into a thriving coaching practice, we explore how fear can become fuel — not a barrier.
We dive into:
Mindset shifts that turn fear into action
Marketing strategies that cut through the noise without feeling sleazy
Why personal storytelling is the most underrated tool in coaching
Content creation tips that actually connect with your audience
How podcasts and social media can grow your reach and impact
Practical advice for managing mental health while building a coaching business
This episode is for coaches who want to build trust, grow authentically, and turn personal challenges into client results.
🎧 Listen now.
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From Magic to Marketing: Visibility, Branding & Getting Clients
The Coach Trap Podcast
Most coaches aren’t broke because they’re bad at coaching.
They’re broke because no one knows they exist.
In this episode of The Coach Trap, we break down why visibility is everything — and how to stop blending in with generic, forgettable content.
Using insights from Jimi Gibson, VP of Brand Communication at Thrive Agency and former professional magician, we explore:
Why 90% of coaches fail in year one
How to make your personal brand actually stand out
The role of TEDx talks and LinkedIn in building trust
The Five Finger Method for content clarity
How to stay consistent without burning out
Strategies to build long-term demand in a crowded coaching market
This isn’t another “post more” episode.
It’s about authority, visibility, and attracting clients that actually pay.
🎧 Listen now.
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