The Solo Coach Podcast

The Solo Coach Podcast
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Welcome to The Solo Coach Podcast! Join David Garwood, as he dives into the journeys of solopreneurs, explorers, and changemakers navigating life on their own terms. Each episode uncovers insights, challenges, and strategies for building confidence, embracing courage, and unlocking true potential. Whether you're a solo business owner or a bold adventurer, tune in to find inspiration for carving out your own unique path!
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The podcast focuses on themes of personal empowerment, entrepreneurship, and solo travel, featuring episodes like The Power of Gratitude with Zoë Bishop discussing mindsets for success, a step-by-step guide for launching ideas, and insights into SEO and freelancing. Topics also include coaching dynamics, navigating career changes, and personal growth through solo travel experiences.

Welcome to The Solo Coach Podcast! Join David Garwood, as he dives into the journeys of solopreneurs, explorers, and changemakers navigating life on their own terms. Each episode uncovers insights, challenges, and strategies for building confidence, embracing courage, and unlocking true potential. Whether you’re a solo business owner or a bold adventurer, tune in to find inspiration for carving out your own unique path!

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Gareth Allen — Business Performance Coach, commercial funding specialist, endurance athlete, and the founder of GAP Coaching.
What starts as a conversation about coaching solopreneurs quickly evolves into a deeper exploration of men’s mental health, the pressures of high performance, and the power of showing up authentically.
Gareth shares openly about his transition from bank manager to self-employed business coach, the story behind his community group Launchpad, and how completing a back-to-back 5x Ironman event became both a physical milestone and a personal wake-up call.
Together we explore:
- What solopreneurs really need to sleep better at night
- How systems (not hustle) can restore balance and boost performance
- The difference between growing a business vs being busy in one
- The value of honesty, vulnerability and admitting ”I don't know” as a coach
- Gareth’s reflections on addiction, endurance, and the fine line between drive and avoidance
- The unseen pressures many men face — and how connection can help
Whether you're a solopreneur, a coach, a high performer, or someone just trying to find more balance — this conversation will leave you feeling seen, heard, and hopefully, a little less alone.
Connect with Gareth – https://www.gapcoaching.co.uk/
Connect with David – https://www.thesolocoach.co.uk/
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