7: A Closer Look at NLP w/ Kelley Oswin and Laura Slinn

03/26/24 • 60 min

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If you’ve been curious about NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming), you don’t want to miss this episode, because we’re not just explaining it but breaking it down with a real critical eye. Today I’m joined by Kelley Oswin and Laura Slinn, two of the founders and coaches at Avalon Empowerment, to break this down for you. Let’s dive in!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

[3:30] How Kelley and Laura came into this style of coaching work and how Avalon Empowerment was born

[11:46] The way their work came to be centered around trauma awareness

[17:32] We break down our thoughts on coach supervision

[28:01] Laura and Kelley break down NLP and how they approach it

[35:10] The Evolved NLP they practice and teach at Avalon Empowerment

[36:30] Red flags to watch out for when NLP style modalities can be used manipulatively or as an abuse of power

[45:11] A breakdown of muscle testing and how it’s used in conjunction with NLP

[55:03] Inspiration where the coaching industry is going

Links:

https://www.avalonempowerment.com/

https://www.instagram.com/avalonempowerment/

https://www.facebook.com/avalonempowerment

In this episode, you’ll hear:

[3:30] How Kelley and Laura came into this style of coaching work and how Avalon Empowerment was born

[11:46] The way their work came to be centered around trauma awareness

[17:32] We break down our thoughts on coach supervision

[28:01] Laura and Kelley break down NLP and how they approach it

[35:10] The Evolved NLP they practice and teach at Avalon Empowerment

[36:30] Red flags to watch out for when NLP style modalities can be used manipulatively or as an abuse of power

[45:11] A breakdown of muscle testing and how it’s used in conjunction with NLP

[55:03] Inspiration where the coaching industry is going

Links:

https://www.avalonempowerment.com/

https://www.instagram.com/avalonempowerment/

https://www.facebook.com/avalonempowerment

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6: Coaching for Equity: Public Service w/ Jeff Selby

So many people that I know would say they aren’t coaching, but by our definition, they definitely are! One example of this is the government DEI work done by a friend of mine, Jeff Selby, who works within the Office of Equity and Human Rights in local government.

Join us today for this conversation around the coaching work that he does and why equity work is important for EVERYONE.

In this episode, we’re exploring:

[2:37] Breaking down Jeff’s work in government

[6:57] Jeff’s philosophy/how he approaches equity work

[10:04] The language of this work

[11:30] How Jeff defines equity

[13:20] Why equity is important for everyone

[16:54] Jeff’s go-to strategies for understanding the basic DEI concepts if you’re struggling with it

[24:02] Some of the most pivotal shifts in this field over the last few years

[29:31] Jeff’s advice on how to take the equity work out of the coaching/training session and into the office - action steps

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8: How to Book More of Your Favorite Clients w/ TaVona Denise

Ever feel like you just can’t win in your business? Like you’re doing all the things the “experts” say to do to bring in clients, and it just isn’t working like it should? If so, you’re not alone. And you don’t want to miss this episode! (You might even want to grab a notebook, because what we’re dropping today is so juicy!)

Today I’m joined by my friend and guest, TaVona Denise. She’s a minimalist marketing strategist who helps coaches talk about what they do so they can book more of their favorite clients, and in this episode we’re breaking down how to attract and book your FAVORITE clients—not just any client—and do it in a way that doesn’t burn you out.

In this episode you’ll hear:

[5:34] The biggest lesson TaVona has learned on her journey to her own boutique lifestyle business

[7:21] THIS fundamental thing that will help you be so much more effective with your audience and when it’s extra important to take this step

[13:40] Trudi and TaVona explore the broader changes happening in the coaching industry.

[21:58] The different between content creation and using social media as a marketing tool

[24:04] The ABCs of impact and where many coaches are getting it wrong

[28:16] Collaboration suggestions; what to avoid and how to do it right

Learn more about TaVona and her work:

IG: https://instagram.com/tavonadenise

Website: https://tavonadenise.com