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The Program Design Podcast
Welcome to the Program Design Podcast.
I'm your host, Lauren Monique- teacher and curriculum writer turned program mentor and business strategist for coaches, educators and online experts.
Whether you're looking to create your first ever group coaching program or scale your current offer for more freedom, revenue and consistent income, this is the podcast for you.
Here you'll find practical strategies and encouragement mixed with a bit of manifestation and intuition to help you design and grow…
Episodes
- The Program Design Podcast
116 - How to Build a Brand You Love (Even If You’ve Been DIY-ing It in Canva) with Jacqui Naunton
You can open a Canva doc, stare at it... but know something looks off without being able to say what. Today’s guest can! Jacqui Naunton is a graphic designer…
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115 - Is It Time For a Pivot In Your Business?
If you're an online entrepreneur, odds are you've thought about burning down your business or pivoting to a new idea... many times! And I get that. I've…
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114 - Exactly What I'd Do If I Was Creating a Group Program... and Didn't Want to Burn Out
If you know you want to create a more scalable offer to grow your revenue... but you also feel stuck on actually doing it, you might be thinking... "How do I…
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113 - How to Start and Run a Podcast: Team Series with Rebecca (Part 2)
Before I started my podcast, the part that felt like a mystery was how a recording actually ends up on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It turns out to be a lot…
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112 - Hiring a VA vs. an OBM: Team Series with Rebecca (Part 1)
Most of my clients tell me the same thing... they know they need help, but handing over the first task feels scary. This week, my online business manager (OBM)…
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111 - If You Can't Seem To Narrow Down To Solving One Problem, This Might Be Why (and it's not what you think)
You've likely heard by now that you need to choose a problem your program will solve. Now this might make sense logically, but when you actually go to narrow…
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110 - You Have a Few Members in Your Group... but You're Meant to Have a Thriving Program
One of the most common challenges I hear from entrepreneurs in my world - It's not that their program doesn't sell. It did! It just didn't sell as well as they…
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109 - I Took 4 Weeks Off with My Kids This Summer (Here's How): Part 2
I took a whole 4 weeks off with my family this summer (mostly)... How did I do? This is Part 2 of a series I started in July when I shared with you that I…
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108 - 3 Reasons Not To Launch the Traditional Way (and What I Do Instead)
If you've been in the online space for a little while and have launched programs before, you likely know there there are... a lot of moving pieces. And a lot…
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107 - Can an Online Program Actually Feel Safe?
One of the challenges I've heard from clients coming from working in person to creating an online program: "Can running a program online feel safe for my…
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106 - The Difference Between a Signature Process, a Signature Framework, and Mini Result Milestones (and Why It Matters for Your Program)
The idea of having your own IP gets thrown around a lot in the online space. It can absolutely set you apart, build trust in potential clients, help you feel…
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105 - The Belief that Kept Me Broke (and How to Move Past It)
Your beliefs around money are running the show. They dictate how much you charge, how you invest, what's possible for you in your business. And the wild thing…
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104 - I Almost Became a Therapist - Here's What It Taught Me About Running a Coaching Business
If you've been listening for a while, you likely know I was a teacher, but you may not know I came very close to becoming a therapist. Now I'm glad ended up…
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103 - Calm is a Business Strategy (Unpopular Opinion)
Most of us start online businesses for more freedom and of course... more money. Choosing our own schedule, who we work with, and how we spend our time. But…
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102 - My Top Lesson From My Mastermind I Did Not Expect
If you've been following me for a little while now, you might know that I joined my first high ticket mastermind this spring. It definitely felt stretchy, but…
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101 - How To Fill Your Program Predictably in 2026 (Even If You Don't Have a Big Audience)
One of the biggest fears I hear from my clients (that I know I've worried about in the past too): What if I put all this work into creating my program... and I…
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100 - 10 Lessons After 100 Podcast Episodes
Episode 100! Whether you run your own podcast (or substack!) or are thinking about creating one, I'm sharing 10 lessons after 100 podcast episodes that you can…
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99 - Why Your Helping Profession Background is Your Biggest Business Asset
I hate to admit it, but for a while in business I regretted becoming a teacher. Not that I disliked teaching (I still enjoy it as a coach!) but I felt stuck. I…
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98 - How to Price Your Program When You've Always Undercharged
If you're anything like me, one challenge you may come up against a lot: Undercharging. Friends and coaches might often tell you to raise your prices... But it…
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97 - Multiple Program Ideas? Here's How To Choose The Right One
A common challenge that can come up for us when we go from working 1:1 to a more leveraged offer... Is choosing the right idea. Because when we start our…
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96 - I'm Taking 4 Weeks Off with My Kids This Summer (Here's How): Part 1
I'm gonna be honest... Usually I don't actually want to take that much time off with my kids over the summer. I know. That sounds terrible. But not because I…
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95 - The 3 Fears That Keep You Maxed Out With 1:1's (And How to Make the Leap)
If you're like many of my clients, you know you can support people 1:1, and it's the main revenue source in your business... But you're tired of trading time…
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94 - What Therapists Turned Coaches Need to Know Before Designing a Group Program
So you're thinking of moving to a group program. Amazing! Actually taking the leap and designing my group program completely changed the trajectory for my…
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93 - How To Fill Your Program When You're Selling To Consumers (Not Coaches)
Selling to businesses and entrepreneurs is not the same as selling to consumers. It's just not! But so many of us are in programs learning from coaches who…
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92 - Why Sales Calls Convert Better Than a Buy Button (even if you'd rather just send a link)
One recommendation I always make in my programs: Run sales calls. And I have to say... I get a bit of push back on it, and I get it. Sales calls can be time…
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91 - How I Organize My Days, Weeks and Months as a Coach (in 25 Hours a Week): Part 3
Have you ever felt like you're running out of time in your day... or that it's hard to balance marketing with delivery... or maybe you're newer in your…
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90 - How I Structure My Live Trainings So Clients Get Results (Not Just Notes): Part 2 - My Exact Formula
One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to live trainings and events? There's a big emphasis on "speaking on stage". On delivering content. Listening to…
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89 - How I Structure My Live Trainings So Clients Get Results (Not Just Notes): Part 1
One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to live trainings and events? There's a big emphasis on "speaking on stage". On delivering content. Listening to…
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88 - The Visibility Series: How To Stand Out When You're Using Facebook Ads
One of the main obstacles I hear from coaches who are launching or scaling programs: Fear of visibility - in some shape or form. If you're just starting, it…
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87 - The Visibility Series: Starting Your Group Program
One of the main obstacles I hear from coaches who are launching or scaling programs: Fear of visibility - in some shape or form. If you're just starting, it…
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86 - Is It Time To Get A... Job? How to Know if You're Cut Out to Be an Entrepreneur
Have you ever hit the moment where you think... "Maybe I'm just not cut out for this". Maybe you're just "not meant" to be an entrepreneur. Maybe you should…
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85 - I Spent $15K and Uncovered a Money Block I Didn't Know I Had: Here's How It's Affecting Your Sales Too
If you've ever worried about what someone might say about your program price, or about raising your prices... or even felt uncomfortable after actually stating…
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84 - What To Include In a Live Experience (Without Making It a Webinar): Part 2
One of my favourite ways to connect with your audience? Live experiences. Now I don't necessarily mean in person (though that is fantastic too), but especially…
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83 - What To Include In a Live Experience (Without Making It a Webinar): Part 1
I don't have to tell you that in the age of AI, personal connections are more important than ever to fill you group programs. One of my favourite ways to…
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82 - What I Do If I Wasn't Making Consistent Sales in 2026
One of the main challenges I hear from coaches and mentors running online programs: Their revenue isn't consistent each month. Sometimes they have a good…
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81 - Your Clients Want to Keep Working with You... What Should You Offer Once A Program Is Done?
Often we focus our energies on getting sales, on getting those first clients in the door. But what if you finish your 12 week program... and your clients are…
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80 - 7 Traits of Successful Group Program Coaches
After helping entrepreneurs create signature programs over the last 2 years - I've noticed a trend. Some coaches actually create and scale their programs…
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79 - How a Health Coach Grew Her Program to 9 Different States and 100s of Students with Ali Hively
If your ideal client isn't a consumer, but is actually an organization, district or school- this is a fantastic episode for you! In this week's Case Study…
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78 - Should You Still Be Running Your Business As Usual?
This one is coming off the back of a recent masterclass I ran... When I woke up feeling like - "Should I really still be running my business as usual?" I…
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77 - How I Organize My Days, Weeks and Months as a Coach (in 25 Hours a Week): Part 2
Have you ever felt like you're running out of time in your day... or that it's hard to balance marketing with delivery... or maybe you're newer in your…
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76 - How I Organize My Days, Weeks and Months as a Coach (in 25 Hours a Week): Part 1
Have you ever felt like you're running out of time in your day... or that it's hard to balance marketing with delivery... or maybe you're newer in your…
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75 - My Word for 2026
Do you choose a word for your year? I really wanted to share this episode with you in December 2025, but it wasn't quite ready yet. I was very much in the…
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74 - What I Would Prepare In Advance If I Was Launching a Program in 2026
One of the main challenges I hear from coaches who have launched programs before: Their past mentors have recommended they build it as they go... but it…
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73 - 5 Lessons After Doubling My Revenue This Year
It can be so tempting to move onto the next thing in your business- Especially when it doesn't feel like it's "working". The next launch, the next strategy…
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72 - How To Set Up Your Program To Scale: Group Program Systems [Delivery Systems Part 2]
In last week's episode, Part 1 of Delivery Systems, we looked at delivery systems for your 1:1 work to save you time each week- (Because one of the challenges…
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71 - How To Make Time For Program Creation When You're Maxed Out With 1:1s [Delivery Systems Part 1]
Here's the challenge of creating a more leveraged offer so that you can spend less time in 1:1 work: There's a lag time. There's a creation period- where…
The Program Design Podcast70 - I Changed My Podcast Name! Here's Why and What You Can Learn From It
Introducing... The Program Design Podcast! After 69 episodes of Align and Inspire, I was ready to evolve the name- but it's so much more than that. If you're a…
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69 - I Stopped "Playing Business"
Ever feel like you're "playing" business? Like you're working on your laptop, but there's a part of you that feels like you're kidding yourself? Or like it's…
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68 - What Tech Do You Need For Your Group Program?
A big hurdle for some when you create a group coaching program? Tech. Even if you are reasonably "techy" the sheer amount of options for your group program can…
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67 - A Pilot, a Group or a Signature Program... What's the Difference?
In this podcast, you've likely heard me use the terms group program, pilot (or beta) program, and signature program... So what's the difference? And which one…
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66 - How To Sell In Your Webinars Without Feeling Salesy with Colin Boyd
If you know you want to fill your group coaching program but at the same time, you hate the idea of actually having to sell it... Or worry about coming across…
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65 - What I’ve Learned from Creating 6+ Group Program Outlines in a Month for Clients
One of the key ways I'm supporting my clients to design signature programs this year is by co-creating results focused program outlines. My clients love this…
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64 - Want More Sales? Streamline Your Offer Suite
If you're anything like I was, you're focusing a lot of your energy on making more sales in your coaching business. And new sales are obviously... awesome. But…
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63 - How to Renew Your Clients (Without Feeling Awkward) [The Renewal Series]
One of the keys you might be overlooking to fill your programs more easily? Renewals! It's so much easier to sell to an existing client rather than a new one-…
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62 - How to Structure Your Program for Renewals (While Still Being Valuable for Alumni) [The Renewal Series]
One of the keys you might be overlooking to fill your programs more easily? Renewals! It's so much easier to sell to an existing client rather than a new one -…
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61 - Cycle Sync Your Business with Renae Fieck
If you've ever felt sure of yourself and your vision one week... And spiralling in self doubt and "maybe I should just go back to a job" energy the next…
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60 - How I Structure My Days, Weeks, and Months as a Coach and Mom Running a Signature Program
Are you building your business alongside car naps, school pick ups and soccer practices? Me too! I often see business coaches share how helpful it is to have a…
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59 - How to Avoid Bloating Each Module with Too Many Topics
If you're listening, you likely want your program content to be really impactful... to really make the difference you usually make when you're coaching one on…
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58 - How to Build Abundance Into Your Signature Program Model with Denise DT
If you've hit a revenue plateau, or you're not making the money you want yet, or maybe you are making money, but it's just not consistent yet... This episode…
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57 - The Invisible Strategy To Creating Consistent Income In Your Business
Why is it that in some programs, people around you can get fantastic results and more sales... while others don't? Now sometimes you might think it's their…