Welcome to Coaching Conversations, the show where we dive into the inspiring stories of innovators, coaches, and change-makers who are transforming lives and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

In this episode, I’m speaking to Danielle Robins and she has a powerful and deeply personal story to share. Danielle grew up in a troubled household, with an emotionally unavailable, abusive alcoholic father. At 12, she chose to live with him after her parents’ messy divorce, drawn by his attempts to be the “cool dad.” By 16, she was kicked out, beginning a difficult journey to rebuild her bond with her mother. At 20, Danielle took charge of her life, embarking on a global journey of healing through yoga, meditation, and holistic practices. Now a qualified coach, she empowers others to heal relationship wounds, redefine their stories, and reclaim their lives.

Whether you repeatedly find yourself in relationships that leave you feeling unworthy, unloved and not good enough OR perhaps you push people away to avoid being abandoned, then pull them back in because you crave their attention. Maybe you’ve started to notice the same problems coming up again and again with different people.

I’ll be delving into these questions and so much more in today’s podcast.

Get ready for a raw, inspiring conversation about resilience, healing, and transformation.

⏰Time Codes⏰

00:00 - Introduction

2:41 - Healing past trauma and redefining your future

4:45 - Finding your niche as a coach

5:05 - Being a fatherless daughter

6:45 - Attachment styles and their definitions

9:00 - My breakthrough moment, avoidance and running away

11:00 - The correlation between a nomadic life and a avoidance

12:30 - The importance of communication styles in relationships

13:15 - Ego states - the three areas

14:50 - Does how you show up in a relationship change with different relationships

15:45 - How do you define what a healthy relationship is

18:15 - What is matrix reimprinting and EFT

18:50 - What is embodiment coaching

19:55 - The messages our bodies sends to our mind

23:50 - What is survival mode?

25:00 - Tips to regulate your nervous system

26:15 - Tapping routine EFT to centre yourself. Acupuncture without the needles

28:40 - How important is your own personal growth important in a relationship

30:30 - The key to successful relationships

32:00 - Are dating apps a good thing or a bad thing for relationships

34:00 - Is talking to people on apps ok if you're lonely

35:45 - Maintaining self love within a relationship

37:45 - Do people downplay what's happened in their life

39:00 - Does your status dictate who you are

40:30 - The importance of having a positive self story

41:27 - Realising you want a relationship before it's too late

43:50 - Do people put enough value on relationships until it's too late

45:00 - What to do before you start feeling lonely

46:30 - How do you define your boundaries within a relationship

49:00 - Why we avoid vulnerability

52:45 - How to start healing from a relationship

56:10 - Relationship red flags - what to look out for

57:50 - How to maintain a fulfilling and lasting relationship

01:06:00 - Why we should value real life relationships

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💥Whether you're single, in a relationship, or anywhere in between relationship coach Danielle Robins shares groundbreaking insights to transform your love life. Learn how to connect with your authentic self, navigate relationship challenges, and create healthier, more fulfilling partnerships.

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In this episode of Coaching Conversations, I'm speaking to Sherly Tavarez, an entrepreneur, influencer and trailblazer.

Dominican-American fashion stylist and entrepreneur Sherly Tavarez is the visionary behind Haus of Curls, a brand created for women embracing their natural hair journey. Growing up, Sherly often heard remarks like, "Why don't you brush your hair?" and "Are you going to the salon to straighten it?"—messages that made her feel curly hair wasn’t beautiful.

For years, she used heat and chemicals to straighten her hair, but eventually decided to fully embrace her natural curls. When she couldn’t find a brand that matched her newfound confidence, Sherly took matters into her own hands, launching Haus of Curls. She transformed the negative comments about natural hair into empowering statements printed on t-shirts, creating a brand that celebrates and uplifts women with curls.

As the founder of Haus of Curls, Sherly has built a thriving brand that blends creativity, authenticity, and a commitment to sustainability in fashion. Her unique vision has not only reshaped how people approach personal style but also how they think about fashion’s impact on the world.

Sherly’s journey from stylist to successful business owner is packed with lessons on resilience, innovation, and carving out your own path in a competitive industry.

Get ready for an insightful conversation about fashion, entrepreneurship, community and staying true to your values.

⏰Time Codes⏰

0:00 - Intro

01:19 - Introducing Sherly Tavarez

03:00 - Sherly Tavarez - Her Journey

04:30 - Having my hair relaxed from a young age

05:15 - Rediscovering your authentic self

08:00 - Having the confidence to wear your natural hair

08:40 - Cultural expectations for afro and afro Latin hair

10:50 - The importance of building a community in business

13:30 - Pelo Malo Where

16:30 - How a community can turn a brand into an overnight success

19:10 - Learning from your audience

22:00 - Being an inspiration for the younger generation

23:40 - It's just hair - In reality it's so much more

25:45 - Afro hair rules in schools

27:30 - stereotypes within the afro hair community

29:00 - Touching hair, why do people touch curly or afro hair

34:00 - Key milestones as a business owner

36:30 - Insights into good and bad marketing

39:00 - Working with influencers

42:00 - What to share and what nor to share on social media

46:00 - What advice would you give your younger self

47:00 - Advice on starting a business

49:30 - Tips for someone wanting to start their natural hair journey

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💥Get ready for an empowering conversation on *How to Transform Your Passion into a Thriving Business!

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Welcome to Coaching Conversations, the show where we dive into the inspiring stories of innovators, coaches, and change-makers who are transforming industries and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

In this episode, my guest is Tony Latimer, a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.

With decades of experience in executive coaching, Tony has worked with leaders and teams across the globe to foster transformational change, both personally and professionally. Known for his practical approach and deep expertise, Tony is dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their full potential, while shaping the future of leadership in today’s fast-paced world.

Tony works with senior C-suite executives who need fast, effective coaching that matches the pace and pressure of their roles. His unique approach ensures that clients come to sessions with multiple issues and leave with resolutions for each one—within a single session.

Having first encountered coaching in the early 1980s, Tony has been at the forefront of shaping how coaching is applied in the workplace. An MCC since 2008, he is a founding member and past President of ICF Singapore, and has contributed to several ICF Global task forces on coach training.

Tony has also pioneered a new model of coach training through his MCC Mastery Level Membership Programme, offering advanced masterclasses focused on "The Simplicity of Mastery"—emphasising pure, connected presence in coaching.

Get ready for a conversation filled with insights, strategies, and actionable advice to elevate your leadership game!

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⏰Time Codes⏰

0:00 - Intro

0:52 - About Tony Latimer, MCC Coach

2:39 - What does being a Master Coach mean

3:40 - What is Coaching

5:32 - The relevance of energy in coaching

6:13 - How did Tony Latimer get into coaching

8:30 - How do you become an all rounded coach

8:40 - The problems with coaching

10:00 - Coaching is just physics

11:30 - Can you teach coaching mastery to beginners

13:50 - If you don’t know where you are, you can’t go anywhere

16:15 - Has coaching evolved over time or is it still the same

17:10 - Why coaches at the start of their careers struggle to get progress

19:.33 - Is it possible to deliver a good coaching experience is less time

20:50 - Teaching leaders to make other people think

26:30 - What is a high quality coach

29:35 - Are there common problems all people bring to a coaching session

33:38 - Can most people benefit from having a coach

35:10 - Does age and experience matter when it comes to being a good coach

38:00 - How to become a better coach - things to do

40:25 - How important is reflection in coaching

45:30 - The role of AI in coaching and its future

48.40 - The biggest myth in coaching

53:00 - The future of AI for coaches and exactly how to use it

56:50 - Are coaching credentials essential

58:10 - Don’t bother being a good leader and give your team an Ai chat bot

01:00.00 - The Simplicity of Mastery Explained

01:05:25 - How coaching can potentially change the world

01:08:20 - What’s the one change people can make for the better

Let's Connect:

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