Welcome back to the Heads Together podcast! This episode dives deep into the essence of community and its undeniable impact on growing your coaching business. We're not talking any fluffy, surface-level stuff here—this is about soul-nourishing, game-changing connections. I share how strategic community engagement, built on genuine relationships and collaboration, can fuel your success. Plus, discover the 'green flags' for identifying the right community for you. Whether you're seeking support, accountability, or a place to brainstorm, this episode has got you covered. And hey, if my new membership, The Collective, sounds like your thing, don't miss out. Let's build something incredible together!

https://gillmoakes.com/collective

00:00 Welcome to the Heads Together Podcast 00:48 The Power of Community in Coaching 04:39 Defining True Community 07:04 The Benefits of Collaboration and Accountability 14:17 Green Flags for a Thriving Community 15:41 Introducing The Collective Membership 24:43 Final Thoughts and Invitation

In this special episode, Gill is pulling back the curtain on something brand new—and very exciting: The Collective, a membership designed exclusively for outstandingly good coaches who want to build a phenomenal business without the overwhelm.

You’ll hear the story behind the spark of inspiration, what makes this different from everything else out there, and exactly what you’ll find inside the membership. This isn’t just a “thing to join”—it’s your new coaching business HQ.

• Why Gill created The Collective and who it’s for

• How it complements the Coaching Business Academy (without replacing it)

• A peek inside the five key pillars of the membership:

  🤝 The Community – your circle of ambitious, big-hearted, supportive coaches who get it

  🗺 The Roadmap – the vital step-by-step strategy to build your coaching business

  🧰 The Resources – templates, tools, scripts, planners & more

  🎬 The Masterclasses – an ever growing Coachflix library of binge-worthy learning

  🧘‍♀️ The Sanctuary – the inner work - mindset, energy, and intuition work led by our resident experts

• How to join the waitlist and attend the virtual open house

• Why now is the time to get on board as a founding member

• Join the waitlist for The Collective: https://www.gillmoakes.com/the-collective-1

• Sign up for a virtual open house: https://www.gillmoakes.com/open-days

🎧 Listen to previous episodes featuring the Sanctuary experts:

• #081 - Tap In To The Magic Of Your Business with Debra Driscoll

• #090 - Balance And Alignment with Jennifer Evans - AKA Zen Jen
• #053 - Becoming Limitless With Alicia M Rodriguez

• Embracing All Of Who You Are with Anand Quinn

If you're ready to ditch the chaos, and the conflicting advice—and step into one trusted, reliable and supportive space for growing your coaching practice—The Collective is calling.

This week, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Lucy McCarraher, the brilliant mind behind Book Magic AI.

Lucy discusses her journey from magazine publishing to founding Rethink Press and The Business Book Awards, and more recently Book Magic AI.

We dive deep into how every coach has a book inside them and how a book can be the game-changer for your coaching practice. Lucy introduces her groundbreaking app, Book Magic AI, which transforms the daunting task of writing into a highly achievable goal.

We cover everything from book positioning and planning to utilizing AI for personalized guidance and even promoting your book. If you’ve been putting off writing that book, this episode is your wake-up call. Let’s make it happen!

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Lucy McCarraher is the Founder and CEO of Book Magic AI, the unique book-writing app for business books. She is the Founder of Rethink Press and the Business Book Awards. Lucy has written 14 books - her latest, BOOK MAGIC how to become and author faster and transform your expertise into business gold, has just launched. She is the UK's most experienced business book mentor, having mentored 1000+ entrepreneurs to write their books

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Have you joined the waitlist for The Collective yet? My new membership... the ultimate membership for coaches who want the strategy and support to grow a highly profitable and sustainable coaching business.

Find out more: https://www.gillmoakes.com/the-collective-1

📣 Connect with Gill:

• Website: gillmoakes.com

• Instagram: @gillmoakes

• LinkedIn: Gill Moakes on LinkedIn

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:40 Diving into the Conversation
03:17 Lucy's Background and Publishing Journey
04:33 Rethink Press and Business Book Publishing
07:18 Coaching and Writing Support
15:00 Book Magic AI: Revolutionizing Book Writing
24:46 Promoting and Publishing Your Book
32:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts