The Forward Moves Podcast

Forward Moves

Unfiltered convos for fitness and health coaches building bold, profitable businesses. Each week, we go behind the scenes with industry leaders and rising coaches to talk strategy, content, mindset, marketing, systems, and everything in between. If you're ready to make smart moves and stop playing small, you’re in the right place!

  1. The Coaching Industry Questions Everyone’s Asking Right Now

    3 DAYS AGO

    The Coaching Industry Questions Everyone’s Asking Right Now

    Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week’s episode is a casual catch up covering some of the biggest questions, conversations, and struggles currently happening in the online coaching industry. From apps and AI, to burnout, challenges, systems, and slow leads… we’re covering a bit of everything. We dive into the conversations coming directly from our community group and memberships, sharing thoughts, advice, and honest opinions on what coaches are navigating right now behind the scenes. 🎧 Inside this episode:✨ Trainerize vs Everfit and the reality of coaching apps✨ AI content, Claude, and why everything is starting to sound robotic✨ The truth about challenges and low ticket offers✨ Why burnout and overwhelm are so common right now✨ Systems, workflows, and simplifying your business✨ How to actually prioritise tasks that move the needle✨ Slow periods in business and what to focus on instead of panicking This one feels like sitting in on a real coaching industry group chat. Honest, practical, and full of conversations coaches are actually having right now. Listen now 🎧 💬 Want to be part of the conversations we talked about in this episode? Join the Forward Moves Community Group Looking to build a business that looks as good as it runs? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on our socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forward Moves Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Keira's Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    19 min
  2. Keira: Lessons, Mindset Shifts & Things I’m Letting Go Of

    22 APR

    Keira: Lessons, Mindset Shifts & Things I’m Letting Go Of

    Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week is a little bit different… it’s a solo episode with Keira. Fresh off turning 31, this is a personal reflection on the lessons, mindset shifts, and realisations she’s been sitting with lately. No structure, no script… just honest thoughts and experiences. From relationships and self talk, to boundaries, energy, and how we move through life, this episode is a reminder that you’re allowed to change, grow, and do things differently. 🎧 Inside this episode: ✨ Why most problems can be solved with ownership and a simple apology ✨ Letting go of the pressure to stay the same ✨ The shift from independence to real partnership ✨ Why trying hard is actually a good thing ✨ How your self talk shapes your entire experience ✨ Doing more things instead of overthinking every outcome ✨ Setting boundaries with your time, energy, and people This one is raw, honest, and a little bit vulnerable. If you’ve been overthinking, feeling stuck, or needing a reset in how you approach life, this episode will hit. Listen now 🎧 Looking to build a business that looks as good as it runs? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on our socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forward Moves Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keira's Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    39 min
  3. Dylan Heycox: Sacrifice, Setbacks, and Starting Before You’re Ready

    8 APR

    Dylan Heycox: Sacrifice, Setbacks, and Starting Before You’re Ready

    Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week we sit down with Dylan Heycox, coach, athlete, and the founder behind INTNT. At just 21, Dylan has already navigated rejection in sport, hundreds of hours of unpaid work, elite placements with professional teams, and the early stages of building his own coaching business. This episode is a real look at what it actually takes to get started in the fitness industry, without shortcuts. We talk about the gap between expectation and reality, the pressure of starting young, and why doing the work nobody sees is often what sets you apart. 🎧 Inside this episode: ✨ The reality of unpaid work and building experience early ✨ Why resilience from sport carries into business ✨ The shift from athlete identity to coach and business owner ✨ Online coaching vs in person connection ✨ Building a brand that actually reflects who you are ✨ The mindset behind long term success in coaching This one is honest, grounded, and a reminder that there is no fast track. If you’re trying to build something in the fitness space or feel like you’re behind, this episode will hit. Listen now 🎧 Looking to build a business that looks as good as it runs? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on our socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forward Moves Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Where to find Dylan? Dylan's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1hr 5min
  4. Jordan Birch: Xero, Cash Flow & Where Coaches Actually Go Wrong With Money(PART TWO)

    1 APR

    Jordan Birch: Xero, Cash Flow & Where Coaches Actually Go Wrong With Money(PART TWO)

    Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Jordan Birch from Fitbooks, Accountant for Online Coaches & PTs. In this episode, we move beyond surface level finance talk and get into what actually matters when it comes to running a profitable coaching business. From understanding Xero and cash flow, to breaking down profit, expenses, and where most coaches are getting it wrong, this is the side of business that too many people avoid. We unpack the difference between what you’re making and what you’re actually keeping, why your bank balance can be misleading, and how small financial habits can completely change the trajectory of your business. There is also a real conversation around hiring, contractors vs employees, and the financial realities that come with growth. If you’ve ever felt confused by your numbers, avoided looking at your finances, or questioned why you’re working harder but not taking home more, this episode will give you clarity. 🎧 Inside this episode: ✨ Xero, cash flow, and how to actually read your numbers ✨ Profit vs revenue and why it matters ✨ Common financial mistakes coaches are making ✨ How to structure your money and pay yourself properly ✨ Hiring, contractors, and what actually makes sense financially ✨ The mindset shift you need around money in business This one is practical, honest, and something every coach needs to hear if they want to build a business that actually lasts. Listen to Part 1 first if you haven’t already, then dive into this one 🎧 Looking to build a business that looks as good as it runs? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on our socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forward Moves Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Where to find Jordan? ⁠Jordan's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1hr 1min
  5. Jordan Birch: Tax, GST & Money Mistakes Coaches Are Making (PART ONE)

    26 MAR

    Jordan Birch: Tax, GST & Money Mistakes Coaches Are Making (PART ONE)

    Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week we sit down with Jordan Birch, accountant for online coaches and PTs, and founder of FitBooks. From leaving corporate and starting her own business, to working closely with coaches across the industry, Jordan breaks down the financial side of coaching in a way that actually makes sense. This is a conversation about tax, GST, profit, and the mistakes most coaches are making without even realising it. 🎧 Inside this episode: ✨ How much you should actually be putting aside for tax ✨ The difference between income, profit and deductions ✨ GST explained in a way that finally makes sense ✨ Why ignoring your finances will catch up with you ✨ When to stay a sole trader vs move to a company ✨ The biggest money mistakes coaches make early on If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or avoided looking at your numbers altogether, this episode will give you clarity and direction. Listen now 🎧 Looking to build a business that looks as good as it runs? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on our socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forward Moves Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Where to find Jordan? Jordan's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1hr 11min
  6. Harry Drew: From AFL Dreams to Mental Health Advocacy

    11 MAR

    Harry Drew: From AFL Dreams to Mental Health Advocacy

    Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week, we sit down with Harry Drew, coach, mentor, and passionate advocate for mental health. From chasing AFL dreams to facing the identity crisis that came with an injury, Harry opens up about the highs and lows of his journey. From battling mental health struggles to being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Harry shares the personal battles that have shaped him into the coach he is today. This is a conversation about resilience, personal growth, and how sports and mental health intersect in ways we often don’t talk about. 🎧 Inside this episode:✨ How an AFL injury led to a life-changing identity shift✨ Struggling with mental health and the role fitness played in recovery✨ The power of self-awareness and ADHD diagnosis✨ Breaking through personal limitations and embracing vulnerability✨ Why business owners need to stop neglecting their mental health✨ Harry’s plan to raise awareness through a marathon walk for mental health This one is raw, inspiring, and deeply personal. If you’ve ever faced challenges in reconciling who you thought you were with who you’ve become, this episode will resonate with you. Listen now 🎧 Disclaimer:This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling, it’s important to reach out for support. In Australia, Lifeline is available 24/7 for confidential support at 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au. You’re not alone, and help is available. Join our community and get early access to everything we’re building, events, masterclasses, and challenges. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forward Moves Community Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking to build a business that looks as good as it runs? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on our socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forward Moves Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keira's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Where to find Harry? ⁠⁠Harry's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enquire with Harry

    1hr 14min
  7. Bec Cameron: Strength Is Political, Trauma, Autism & Disgustingly Easy Fitness

    4 MAR

    Bec Cameron: Strength Is Political, Trauma, Autism & Disgustingly Easy Fitness

    Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week we sit down with Bec Cameron, coach, martial artist, and founder of Long Game. From child protection burnout at 23, to surviving SA, to discovering she’s autistic later in life, Bec shares the layers behind the woman she is today and how those experiences shaped the way she coaches women now. This is a conversation about identity, nervous system capacity, feminism, and why the fitness industry gets it so wrong for so many women. 🎧 Inside this episode: ✨ From burnout and dissociation to rebuilding her life ✨ Late autism diagnosis and how it changed everything ✨ Why women’s strength is political ✨ The truth about hustle and discipline culture ✨ The Disgustingly Easy method and why 300 metres can change your life ✨ Building a business that fits your nervous system This one is honest, powerful, and deeply important. If you’ve ever felt like you “should be able to handle more” or that something was wrong with you for not keeping up, this episode will resonate. Disclaimer: This video discusses sensitive topics, including experiences of sexual assault and abuse. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are in Australia and would like support, you can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au for confidential information and counselling. Join our community and get early access to everything we’re building, events, masterclasses, and challenges. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forward Moves Community Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking to build a business that looks as good as it runs? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on our socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forward Moves Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keira's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Where to find Bec? ⁠Bec's Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Disgustingly Easy - The Podcast for the Long Game Bec's Link Tree

    1hr 13min

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Unfiltered convos for fitness and health coaches building bold, profitable businesses. Each week, we go behind the scenes with industry leaders and rising coaches to talk strategy, content, mindset, marketing, systems, and everything in between. If you're ready to make smart moves and stop playing small, you’re in the right place!

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