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Coach Write

Helen ONeill

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 41

Welcome to the Coach Write Podcast, where we turn coaching expertise into published pages.

I'm Helen ONeill, portfolio career specialist, author, and book coach for coaches.

I'm on a mission to dispel the myths surrounding publishing and inspire more coaches to get their words into the world.

Join me as I sit down with the coaching industry's most inspiring authors as we discuss how they went from blank page to finished manuscript.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen
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Writing in the Margins; Together

Episode 40

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 09:51

We're tackling a common misconception this week: that writing has to be a solitary pursuit. Helen unpacks why we default to picturing writers working alone, and makes the case for why writing alongside other people, particularly virtually, changes everything.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why the image of the lone author at a mahogany desk is a myth, and where that image actually comes from
The three reasons we default to thinking writing has to be a solitary act
How writing without commitment or accountability leads to drift, doubt, and eventually giving up
Why virtual writing sprints and body doubling can be more effective than writing in person
How the Scribe Circle works, and how to find or build your own writing community

Connect with Helen:

Join the Scribe Circle: https://coachwrite.co.uk/scribecircle

Buy Enough: Rethinking Resilience in a World That Never Stops: https://link.amazon/B0dyg7r41

Newsletter: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/reflections

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_write

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Heidi Dawson & Lorenzo Mugnai – Turning a Coaching Framework into a Book

Episode 39

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • Duration 57:28

Helen is joined by Heidi Dawson and Dr Lorenzo Mugnai, co-founders of Y Root Coaching, to talk about how a chance meeting turned into a coaching practice, and how their framework became a book, The Y Root Method, published just days before this recording.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How a corridor conversation between an astrophysicist and a leadership programme facilitator led to a coaching business and a shared framework
How the Y Root method borrows its "goal, checks, factors, actions" structure from space science, and why asking 'why' is the opposite of a dirty word in coaching
Why Lorenzo wrote the book with Heidi in mind as the reader, and how that shaped its structure and tone
What it's really like writing a business book in your second language, and the surprising advantage of learning grammar rules as an adult
How Heidi and Lorenzo use AI as a sense check without letting it write their voice, and their honest take on independent publishing, cover design and the "when is enough, enough" question of editing

Connect with Helen

Newsletter: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/reflections

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_write

Join the no commitment wait list for the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90

Books: https://amzn.to/3MPS2Lq

Connect with Heidi and Lorenzo

Website: https://yrootcoaching.com/

Heidi Dawson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-dawson-36a26820/

Lorenzo Mugnai LinkedIn:

The Power of a Strengths-Based Approach for Coach Authors

Episode 38

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 11:50

In this solo episode, Helen explores what a strengths-based approach can teach coaches about how they show up not just with clients, but on the page. Drawing on frameworks like Clifton Strengths, DISC, MBTI, and the Enneagram, she looks at how understanding your own strengths can shape a writing process that actually works for you.

In this episode you'll discover

Why a strengths-based approach beats a deficit-based one, both in coaching and in writing
The roots of strengths-based coaching in positive psychology and the work of Martin Seligman
Three simple ways to spot your own strengths: natural talent, energy, and other people's feedback
A tour of four popular frameworks (Clifton Strengths, DISC, MBTI, and the Enneagram) and what each one reveals
How to use your own strengths profile to build a writing process that fits how you actually work

Connect with Helen

Website: coachwrite.co.uk
Newsletter, Coach Write Reflections: coachwrite.co.uk/reflections
LinkedIn: O'Neill Helen (linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen)
Instagram: @coach_write

Subscribe to the Coach Write podcast wherever you're listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Your words can make a difference; a review can too.

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Becca Syme: Strengths and Creating a Values- Led, Sustainable Author Business

Episode 37

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 01:09:28

In this episode, Helen is joined by Becca Syme, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, USA Today bestselling novelist, and founder of the Better Faster Academy, for a conversation about writing rules, strengths and building a coaching and author business that stays true to your values.

In this episode you'll discover:

Why "everything works for someone, and nothing works for everyone" became the guiding philosophy behind Becca's most popular course
How Becca workshopped Write Better Faster for years before it became her signature programme, rather than rushing an evergreen product to market
Why "meet people where they are" beats chasing every shiny new marketing trend
The phased approach to testing demand before committing to direct sales, translations or audio editions
Why staying anchored to your values matters just as much once your business starts to scale

People and Resources Mentioned

Pre-order Enough: Rethinking Resilience in a World That Never Stops: https://link.amazon/B0dnHHX0H

ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15255

ALCS article https://www.alcs.co.uk/news/ensuring-writers-are-paid-in-the-age-of-ai/?utm_source=Authors%27%20Licensing%20%26%20Collecting%20Society%20Ltd&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=15601920_ALCS%20News%20-%20August&utm_content=AI%20licences%20blog%20-%20button&dm_i=76,9AEIO,EHT86W,131387,1,0,0,0

Ulysses y James Joyce https://link.amazon/B0gaqlKFj

Romance writers of America

Why Newsletters Matter More Than Social Media for Coaches and Authors

Episode 36

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 13:43

In this solo episode, Helen shares why your email list should be the backbone of your marketing as a coach or author, and exactly how to build, maintain, and use it well.

In this episode:

Why social media is "rented space" and what happens when platforms change or disappear
Why coaches and authors are in the credibility business, and how a consistent newsletter builds trust and connection
Choosing an email platform (Wix, Kartra, MailerLite, Kit, and others) based on budget and technical comfort
Why Substack isn’t a newsletter, and how to think about it strategically
What to actually write about: reflections, behind-the-scenes content, and lessons from client work
Helen's content pillars: portfolio careers, writing and publishing, AI and futurist topics, and life sustainability
Why Helen steers coaches away from using AI to draft newsletters, at least to start with
How to grow your list using tools you already have, including podcast guesting and lead magnets
Why engagement matters more than list size, and Helen's own experience running an email cleanse
The importance of consistency, and why replying personally to subscribers builds real community

Resources mentioned:

Coach Write Reflections newsletter: https://coachwrite.co.uk/reflections
MailerLite, Kit (formerly ConvertKit), and Octopus as email platform options

Connect with Helen:

Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_write
Books:

Claire Fitzsimmons: If Lost, Start Here: Reclaiming Analogue Wellbeing

Episode 35

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Duration 51:53

In this episode of the Coach Write Podcast, Helen speaks with Claire Fitzsimmons, co-founder of If Lost Start Here, a wellbeing journal for the anxious, disconnected and uncertain, co-created with illustrator and psychologist Amanda Sheeren. Claire is an ICF Associate Certified Coach, a certified Emotions Coach Practitioner, and host of the podcast A Thought I Kept.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How a serendipitous dinner conversation with a stranger who turned out to run an independent publishing company led to the journal finding its home with an independent, specialist publisher rather than a conventional route
Why Claire and Amanda built the design of the journal around analogue, tactile experience, deliberately pushing back against the digital overwhelm and screen fatigue so many of us are trying to escape
How the book’s ‘untethering’ pathway helps readers get curious about what they’re really seeking when they reach for their phone, rather than trying to demonise technology altogether
The balance Claire and Amanda struck between offering readers real tools and simply adding to the noise and overwhelm of the wellbeing industry, and why curiosity works better than ‘musts’ and ‘shoulds’
Why Claire and Amanda actively choose to support independent bookshops over one-click buying, and what that decision means for the sense of connection and community behind the book
Claire’s advice for aspiring writers: building small, everyday writing habits rather than waiting for the “right” moment or feeling to arrive

Resources and people mentioned:

Work with Helen: https://coachwrite.co.uk/services

99 Designs Cover Design: https://99designs.co.uk/

2027 Planner: Plan Your Portfolio: https://link.amazon/B04B49u9p

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One Year of Coach Write: What I've Learned Hosting a Podcast

Episode 33

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 23:23

Helen ONeill reflects on her first year of hosting the Coach White Podcast, sharing insights on format, technical setup, audience engagement, and monetisation strategies to help aspiring podcasters and authors.

Key topics

Podcast format and length preferences
Technical setup and editing tools
Audience engagement and feedback
Scheduling and consistency strategies
Monetisation and supporting the show financially
Adapting content based on listener feedback
Video integration and YouTube presence
Long-term growth and discoverability

Subscribe to the Coach Write podcast wherever you're listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Your words can make a difference; a review can too.

Resources mentioned

Riverside FM: https://riverside.sjv.io/c/6390911/2648500/28064

Podbean: https://podbean.com

Audio Jungle: https://audiojungle.net/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachWritePodcast

Patreon: To support the show, go to https://patreon.com/coachwrite

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Claire Pedrick and the lessons learned from traditional, hybrid, and independent publishing

Episode 34

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Duration 01:07:20

In this episode, Claire Pedrick shares her journey of writing and publishing her coaching books, the lessons learned along the way, and insights into the evolving world of publishing, including the importance of accessibility, branding, and authenticity.

Key topics

Claire Pedrick's journey to publication
Lessons learned from writing multiple books
The importance of editing and cover design
The role of accessibility and neurodiversity in publishing
Strategies for self-publishing and marketing

Connect with Claire

Website: http://www.3dcoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairepedrick/

Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/clairepedrick

Books: https://mybook.to/ClairePedrick

Connect with Helen

Free newsletter: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/reflections

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_write

Join the no commitment wait list for the next cohort of Coach Write 90:

Publishing, AI, and Fake Moustaches: In Conversation with Martin Cavannagh from Reedsy

Episode 32

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 36:46

In this episode, Martin Cavannagh, head of content at Reedsy, shares insights on content strategy, editing, cover design, and building a successful author platform. Perfect for authors and coaches looking to leverage content and community for growth.

Key topics

Content strategy for authors and coaches
Choosing the right editor and cover designer
The role of AI in publishing and design
Building a community and platform for growth
Creating valuable free content to attract clients

Resources mentioned:

Reedsy: https://reedsy.com

Reedsy You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Reedsy

Connect with Helen

Free newsletter: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/reflections

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_write

Join the no commitment wait list for the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90

Books: https://amzn.to/3MPS2Lq

Subscribe to the Coach Write podcast wherever you’re listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Your words can make a difference; a review can too.

Words That Welcome: How to Make Your Book More Accessible

Episode 31

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 12:07

This episode explores how writers and publishers can make their content more inclusive and accessible. Helen O'Neill discusses terminology, conscious language, and practical publishing choices to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Key Topics

Understanding D-E-I-B principles in writing
Conscious language and mindful word choices
The importance of context and consequence in language
Writing for a specific audience and niche
Publishing options for accessibility and inclusivity
Digital and print accessibility considerations
The role of AI and technology in accessible publishing
The emotional and social impact of language

Connect with Helen

Free newsletter: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/reflections

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_write

Join the no commitment wait list for the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90

Books: https://amzn.to/3MPS2Lq

Resources mentioned

The Conscious Style Guide by Karen Yin https://amzn.to/3T8ToUc

Reedsy Marketplace https://reedsy.com

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