Divorce Coaches Academy
Episodes
Avoiding Emotional Contagion: Protecting Yourself From Prickly People
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)This week we had a great networking event where we discussed the popular TED Ta...
Setting Effective Boundaries With a Narcissist or High Conflict Person
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)No doubt we've have all seen some pretty shady characters pull some pretty...
How Nikki Bould is Revolutionizing Divorce Coaching in New Zealand
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)This week, we're thrilled for you to meet Nikki Bould. Nikki is a highly s...
Fighting Words: 13 Tips to Keep Divorce Conflict From Going Off the Rails
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)What's the best and fastest way to ramp up conflict in divorce and co-pare...
Make More in 2024: Revenue Resolutions You Can Keep
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)It’s just about time for everyone to start thinking about New Year’s resolu...
Certified Divorce Coaches Share How Adding ADR Skills Elevated Their Practice
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Are you certified but feel like you're ready to elevate your practice? Thi...
The 5 Most Expensive Divorce Mistakes
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When people find out what we do, it's not unusual to hear “UGH, I wish I...
Betrayed: The Relationship Between Broken Trust and Divorce Conflict
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)If you’re working in the world of divorce, chances are that a number of your ...
High Conflict Divorce and Domestic Violence: The Line Between Coaching and Advocacy
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)These days with all the talk of narcissists, domestic violence, intimate partne...
Behind the Scenes at the DCA Podcast
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)It’s Thanksgiving and we’re so thankful for all of you who take the time to...
Why Uncertainty Fuels Conflict (And 4 Divorce Coaching Strategies)
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In last week's episode, we talked about why people resist change and did a...
When Divorce Changes Seem Too Hard: Working Through Client Resistance
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In this episode, we’re talking about working with those clients whose resista...
I Can’t Mediate! My Spouse is a Narcissist, Meanie, or Bully
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)For many clients, the idea of facing mediation with a difficult spouse or co-pa...
Ditching Legalese and Loose Language Can Reduce Conflict
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Most divorces are not legally complicated, but there are two things in many div...
6 Decision Making Shortcuts That Cause Divorce Drama
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)A couple of weeks ago we talked about amicable divorce and explored the idea th...
Buyer Beware: Why the Profession of Divorce Coaching Feels Like the Wild, Wild West
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Tracy and Debra are back on their microphones telling some truths this week. On...
Did Gwyneth and Chris Set the Bar Too High? The Truth About Amicable Divorce
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When clients tell us that their goal is an amicable divorce, we wonder what the...
Exit Strategy Planning: Preparing Clients for a Better Divorce
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)This week, we’re taking the Stay or Go episode from a couple of week ago to t...
Title vs Training: Why is Everyone Calling Themselves a Divorce Coach?
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We’re noticing more and more people out here saying they’re divorce coaches...
Why Divorcing Clients Need a CDLP® with Jody Bruns of the Divorce Mortgage Lending Association
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Our clients often face big decisions about real estate, especially the marital ...
The Big BUT's of Deciding to Stay or Go
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)How often have you heard a client say “I’m miserable and I can’t imagine ...
Arguing With Questions: A Negotiator’s Secret Weapon
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In previous episodes, we’ve covered conflict styles, some magic words to use ...
Reality Testing: When Client Expectations Need a Tune-Up
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Make-believe or pretend play is an almost universal part of every kid's ch...
The Problem Cycle: Blame, Pain, and Conflict
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We’ve all experienced it. Clients who can’t stop talking about their pain, ...
What Goldilocks Can Teach Us About Proposal Development
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)This week we’re going to take a classic children’s story and use it as a mo...
Sell Your Services in Under 30 Seconds by Mastering Your Elevator Pitch
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)One of the most common complaints we hear from divorce coaches is that they are...
Find the Focus or Get Lost in the Weeds (And Lose Out on Business)
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Do you want to make more money in your coaching business? Would you like a stea...
Superhero Syndrome: Why Giving the Answer Isn’t the Answer
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Our clients show up with a multitude of problems, questions, and difficult dile...
Crush Your Consult Calls With This Script
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Divorce coaching is a relatively new profession, so most coaches offer a short,...
Meet DCA's Newest Global Partner: Australian ADR Rock Star Anne-Marie Cade
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)You may have heard that DCA is going global. And today we're honored to in...
Magic Words in Mediation: Negotiation Language That Works
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Many of us (including our clients) have learned all the wrong things about nego...
Conflict Styles: Understanding Them Can Be a Game Changer in Divorce
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Today we're talking conflict styles and how helping a client gain insight ...
How Not to Do It: A Coaching Session Gone Wrong
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Today, we thought it might be fun, interesting, and helpful to demonstrate what...
The Dreaded Bottom Line: Coaching Clients Through Their BATNA and WATNA
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Most bottom lines are generated out of fear and uncertainty. Clients feel tha...
Triggered: Helping Clients Maintain Emotional Control
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When clients act out of fear, anger, powerlessness, overwhelm, or other emotion...
Are You Making These Marketing Mistakes?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We’ve said it before and we’ll keep saying it … if you want to get client...
Why Retired Judge Chandlee Kuhn is Training to Become a Divorce Coach
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Why would someone with decades of experience as a family law attorney and famil...
Top Family Law and Mediation Expert Susan Guthrie on the Future of ADR and Divorce Coaching
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Well, we couldn't be more excited to have THE Susan Guthrie joining us on ...
Why Sasha Fierce Matters in Mediation (Yes, We're Calling on Beyoncé)
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Have you ever had a client who is timid about going into mediation because they...
The Danger Zone: Giving Legal Advice Without a License is a Crime
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)The quickest route to jeopardizing your business is crossing the line and givin...
Jedi Mind Tricks: Hearing What Isn't Being Said
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Clients don’t always serve up their fears, goals, biases, needs, expectations...
When Your Client is the Problem: Working With Conflict Behaviors
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)These days everyone is talking about high conflict divorce, but is it always th...
You're Not a Cheerleader, You're a Coach
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We talked earlier this year about why we hate toxic positivity and it obviously...
Earning a Seat at the Table: Why Being Certified Matters
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)There’s a lot of confusion out there about what being a certified divorce coa...
Help Clients Avoid These 3 Common Mediation Mistakes
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Mediation is becoming more and more popular as a means for couples to negotiate...
If You Want to Grow Your Business, Grow Yourself!
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We talked last week about what can happen when new coaches get distracted by th...
Shiny Object Syndrome: Are You Building Your Business or Losing Your Focus?
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Trying to decide where to start or what to do next when it comes to your busine...
You're Not the Boss of Me: Helping Clients Hold Onto Their Power
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When clients punt responsibility for their divorce decisions to others, it&apos...
What To Do When Your Love Shoves Make a Client Angry
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Let's just sum up this episode by saying that self-reflection can be a bit...
A Somatic Approach to Coaching Divorce Overwhelm with Michelle Browning
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We have a treat for you this week. Tracy is joined by fellow Divorce Coach Mich...
We're Starting a Revolution: New DCA™ Divorce Coach Certification
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)So, we did a thing. After 2 years of offering continuing education for divorc...
Help! My Attorney Isn't Listening to Me
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Attorney-client relationships are complicated in divorce. And we're guessi...
Is Your Client Looking for a Lamborghini Divorce on a Kia Budget?
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Today we're preaching about the much overlooked topic of the divorce budge...
Why We Hate Toxic Positivity (And Why We Think It's Harmful For Clients)
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)It's gonna be OK. You're going to get through this just fine. You&apo...
Analysis Paralysis, Perfectionism, and the Pitfalls of Overthinking
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're thinking (not overthinking) about our upcoming book club on Jan 25 a...
We're Going to Vegas, Baby! To Talk to the ABA All About Divorce Coaching
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're so excited we're about to bust at the seams. Because we've...
Am I Good Enough? Challenging Imposter Syndrome and Stepping Into Your Strengths
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Do you secretly struggle with imposter syndrome? Maybe you don't recognize...
Winning at Conflict: Recent Grads Share Client Success Stories
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In this week's episode, Debra is joined by recent DCA™ Divorce Conflict ...
But I'm Bad at Math (And Other Lies We Don't Believe)
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Today on the podcast we're doing some myth busting. If you think you'...
Are You Gearing Up For National Divorce Day?
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Did you know that, at least in the US, the first business day in January is kno...
Is Your Divorce Story Clouding Your Vision?
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)You had your own divorce experience and felt called to become a professional di...
The Perils of Solitary Confinement and The Power of Community
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Being a solopreneur as a divorce coach is hard. but we don't want you to f...
Risky Business: Recommending Other Divorce Professionals to Clients
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Bring on the haters, but we're gonna say it. We don't recommend attor...
Necessary Limits: Professional Boundaries With Clients
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Last week we talked in some detail about the importance of having a signed coac...
The Dangers of Working Without a Coaching Agreement
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Are you tempted to skip the paperwork and start working with a client before yo...
Curse Words in Coaching: I Think, I Believe, You Should, and I Understand
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Catchy title, huh? This week we're not discussing the pros and cons of whe...
Identity Threats in Co-Parenting: Am I Losing My Role as Mom or Dad?
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)One of the hardest parts of divorce for any parent is the idea of losing time w...
Getting Started With Packages and Pricing: What to Sell and How Much to Charge
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Marketing isn't just about getting your name out there in front of potenti...
My Co-Parent is Driving Me Crazy! Developing a New Approach to Communication
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We know the best way to help children in divorce is to insure an ongoing, stabl...
How Long Until I Make REAL Money as a Divorce Coach?
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Are you a relatively new divorce coach and wondering when the money going to st...
Is Your Client Divorcing a Narcissist? Drop the Label, Focus on Strategy
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)According to social media, just about everyone is divorcing a narcissist. And y...
Don't Be Afraid to Tackle Divorce Financial Planning With Your Clients
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)This week we want to encourage you to talk money with your clients. Financial p...
You're a What? How to Effectively Describe What You Do As a Divorce Coach
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)What's a divorce coach? How you answer that question is important for 2 re...
Social Media: Love or Hate It, You Need a Strategy
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Do you feel pressured to be all over social media? Are you spending hours desig...
How To Advocate for the Profession of Divorce Coaching
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)You're a what? A divorce coach?Divorce coaching is still a relatively new ...
Helping Kids Remain Resilient Through Divorce with Guest Ashley Wood
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We are thrilled to bring you another coach spotlight interview today with fello...
How Becoming a Conflict Resolution Expert Puts Money in the Bank
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Interpersonal conflict is a part of our everyday lives, but divorce can magnify...
Onboarding Clients: 5 Steps For a Smooth and Professional Relationship
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)First impressions matter and it's never more important than when you'...
Building a Professional Divorce Dream Team with Guest Cindy Stibbard
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're excited to bring you another spotlight coach interview with our CDC ...
Making Your First $10k: Relationships and Referrals
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Today's discussion is all about how to start making money in your divorce ...
It's Like Having a Divorce Coach in Your Pocket with Guest Jennifer Warren Medwin
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're so happy to bring you another spotlight coach episode this week feat...
Why Clients Hate Their Attorneys and How You Can Help
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Did you know the family law/divorce lawyer industry revenue for 2022 is project...
The Critical Skill of Remaining Neutral
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)As divorce coaches, we want our clients to have a better divorce experience. ...
When and Why to Fire a Client (And How to Avoid It in the First Place)
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)It happens. You begin coaching a client and ... uh oh ... it's just not wo...
The Importance of Cleaning Up Your Own Divorce Debris with Guest Andrea Hipps
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Periodically, we want to bring you insights from other successful, practicing d...
Business Metrics: Don't Forget the Data
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Getting new clients is important, but so is making sure you’re spending your ...
High Conflict Divorce or Conflict Coaching Opportunity?
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Every divorce has conflict, but not every divorce is high conflict. As divorce ...
Session Focus: Critical for Your Clients and Your Business
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In today's episode, Tracy and Debra talk about how the coaching conversati...
You're the Captain: Reminding Clients They Run the Ship
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)One of the most common mistakes we see as divorce coaching professionals is whe...
Who's Entering the Field of Divorce Coaching (and Why)
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)On today's episode, Debra and Tracy discuss the who's who of individu...
You're Certified, Now What?
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Getting your certification as a divorce coach is awesome, but then what do you ...
Welcome to Divorce Coaches Academy™
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In this introductory episode, Tracy and Debra share a little background about t...