In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," we delve into the journey of Todd Roache, a UK-based practitioner specializing in energy work coaching and mentoring. Todd shares his transition from a musician to a coach, highlighting his experiences with the Animas Coach Academy and his unique approach to transformational coaching. The conversation explores Todd's diverse roles, including his private practice, corporate coaching, and his work as a Coach Development Facilitator. Listeners will gain insights into Todd's methods, including his use of energy work and his philosophy on pricing and client acquisition.

Key Learnings:

• Embrace diversity in your coaching practice to maintain personal and professional balance. Todd emphasizes the importance of having varied roles to keep his work dynamic and fulfilling.
• Understand the significance of holding space for clients without trying to fix them. This approach allows clients to explore their own paths and transformations authentically.
• Building a coaching business requires patience and adaptability. Todd advises new coaches to find a balance between external gigs and private practice to ensure financial stability and personal growth.

Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Reflective Spaces

01:02 – Transition to Coaching and Mentoring

03:55 – Todd’s Journey from Music to Mental Health

05:58 – Lessons from Working with Trauma Survivors

08:07 – Discovering Coaching through Animas

11:10 – Navigating Coach Education and Business Building

15:07 – Branching into Energy Work

17:12 – Teaching and Training at Animas

23:16 – Presence, Stage Comfort, and Authenticity

24:15 – Evolving Private Practice and Pricing

30:00 – Personal Retreats and Energy Sessions

32:32 – The Role of Supervision and Continuous Learning

34:00 – Advice for Aspiring Coaches

39:10 – Role Models and Inspiration

41:16 – Final Reflection and Closing Question

Resources:

Connect with Todd: https://www.toddroache.com/

Connect with Todd Roache on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/todd-roache-pcc-144b0a16b

Animas Coaching School - https://www.animascoaching.com/

ICF PCC Accreditation - https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/credentials-paths/pcc-credential

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