Episode 61. Why I Don’t Follow This Popular Coaching Advice—And You Shouldn’t Either

In this refreshingly candid episode of Thriving Therapist Talk: Business and Marketing Tips for Therapists, clinical psychologist and coach Nadene van der Linden challenges a popular piece of marketing advice often given to therapists: “Follow everyone in your niche and model your content after theirs.”

Nadene passionately explains why she avoids this strategy—and why you might want to as well.

Rather than absorbing and reacting to others’ content, Nadene advocates for cultivating your own authentic voice. She emphasizes that therapists already know their ideal clients’ pain points and desires, and that originality comes not from inventing new problems to solve, but from expressing familiar ones in a way that’s uniquely yours.

🎧 Whether you're just starting out or refining your brand, this episode is a powerful reminder that your originality is your greatest asset. Nadene’s advice? Unfollow the crowd—and let your voice lead.

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Nadene van der Linden

Clinical Psychologist and Coach to therapists. Nadene van der Linden has over 20 years experience as a therapist. She’s an accredited EMDR Consultant and ISST supervisor. Nadene helps you create additional income streams so you can do less 1:1 therapy.

https://nadenevanderlinden.com
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