The Coaches Next Door
The Coach is Next Door a podcast for restless minds and curious souls.
Ever wondered what truly drives human potential? The Coach is Next Door is where deep conversations meet real-life breakthroughs. Hosted by Ligia Koijen Ramos, a philosopher that does coaching, mentoring.
This podcast brings you thought-provoking discussions on personal development, leadership, mindset shifts, and emotional intelligence.
From neuroscience to NLP, from philosophy to business, we uncover the tools that can help you live with intention, keep what works, recycle the lessons, and give up what no longer serves you.
Expect powerful stories, practical coaching tools, and insights that challenge the way you think, work, and connect. Whether you're a leader, coach, entrepreneur, or simply someone on a journey of self-discovery, this podcast is your next step toward clarity, confidence, and impact.
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Episodes
111 episodes
Ep. 112 - The Boardroom’s Last Taboo: Why High-Level Leaders Fear Deep Emotion
Why do we freeze when a direct report gets vulnerable? Why does "emotion" feel like a threat to the bottom line?In the high-stakes world of executive leadership, we are trained to prioritize logic, data, and strategy. But there is...
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Episode 111 - The Future of work is emotional
Leadership is becoming deeply personal — and neuroscience explains why. In this episode, Ligia Koijen Ramos explores how emotional regulation, safety, and presence are now the real foundations of effective leadership. As society shifts from eff...
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Episode 110 - Relationships and why they feel so difficult
In this episode, Ligia Koijen opens up the timeless question: what are relationships really about? She explores the subtle but profound difference between a relationship and relating, and why this distinction often de...
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Episode 109 - " I forgive you" can well be an emotional bypass
An episode that is made for you that also tried to forgive, but was not always possible. And maybe that is a good thing.
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Episode 108 - Why relationships end
In this episode we go deep about the reasons relationships end and if it is possible to rebuild it. Or, it is just one more myth spread in the personal development world?
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Episode 107 - Addicted. Now what?
We often talk about addiction like it’s the enemy, something to battle, overcome, or erase.But what if addiction isn’t the problem?What if it’s the symptom of something deeper, unspoken, and human?In this episode, Ligia Koijen Ra...
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Episode 106 - Your Ego Is Not the Problem, It’s the Invitation
In this episode of The Coach Is Next Door, I challenge one of the most repeated narratives in personal development: that the ego is something we need to “kill,” “drop,” or “get over.”But what if the ego isn’t your enemy? What if it’s your i...
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Episode 105 - Connection without losing yourself
We are wired for connection, but how do we remain ourselves within it? In this episode, we explore the science and soul of human connection. What makes communication essential to our being? How can we stay individual while deeply connected? Wit...
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Episode 104: I want to became what no one expected! With Rachel Morton-Young
"Laugh Like You Mean It: Humour, NLP & Owning Your Life"In this episode, Ligia Koijen Ramos sits down with stand-up comedy artist Rachel Morton-Young for an honest and hilariously profound conversation about humour, not just as enter...
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Episode 103 - I don't want to be trigger they them anymore.
(without erasing love or history)Still feel the emotional pull of someone who’s no longer in your life? In this episode, Ligia Koijen shares practical tools and neuroscience insights to help you stop the influence of a person, without er...
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Episode 102 - I am creative and people have a problem with that!
We start in Portuguese with Marisa Monteiro Borsboom and we continue in English. Marisa is a boundary-pushing legal expert, entrepreneur, and advocate for ethical tech innovation. With nearly two decades of experience, she’s ...
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Episode 101- Your LIFE Your Way
In this episode, we dive into the profound intersection of philosophy, neuroscience, and personal development to explore the concept of a life statement. What does it mean to live with intention? How can one articulate a life statement that ser...
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Episode 100 - Why Details in Daily Life Matter More Than Ever
When we are addicted to adrenaline and toward results, we often miss the quiet revolution happening in the details. In this episode, we explore how paying closer attention, to our emotions, our language, our processes, and the people around us,...
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Episode 99 LIVE - From fast and full to Simple and clear
When life doesn’t feel easy, we’re being invited to adjust, not to force. Segment 1: The Misunderstood Desire for Ease]Segment 2: What is Flow? And Why Does It Matter?Segment 3: When It Doesn’t Feel Easy—What...
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Episode 98- Why People Change, and Why Some Never Do
A look at resistance, growth, and the quiet power of self-awareness.Episode Description:Why do some people transform—and others stay exactly the same?In this powerful episode, Alicia blends neuroscience, NLP, and ...
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Episode 97 LIVE - The Hidden Pressure to Stay Small.
What does it truly mean to be an adult? In this episode, we dive into the paradox of maturity in a society that resists growth. Through the lens of NLP, neuroscience, and embodiment, we explore how to develop true emotional and cognitive maturi...
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Episode 96 LIVE - How to Say What Hurts (Without Hurting Others)
We all experience emotions that cut deep, humiliation, shame, guilt, disappointment, resentment, grief, rejection, but many of us struggle to express them without either shutting down or lashing out. In this episode, we explore what these emoti...
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Episode 95 LIVE - How to Know When to Decide
When is the right time to make a big decision? Should you trust your intuition, wait for the perfect moment, or take action now? In this episode, philosopher, neuroscience enthusiast, and leadership mentor Ligia Koijen Ramos uncovers the scienc...
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Episode 94 - Inside the Mind: A Week with a Philosopher and a Coach
Ever wondered how deep thinking and daily reflection shape the way we see the world? In this episode, we take you inside the minds of a philosopher and a coach as they navigate a full week of thoughts, dilemmas, and insights. From questioning a...
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Episode 93 LIVE - The Real Secret to Thriving Relationships
Elevate & Thrive in Your RelationshipsIn this episode of Elevate & Thrive, Ligia together with Joelle explores how Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Astrology can revolutionised the way you connect with others....
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Episode 92 LIVE - Authenticity in Motion: Stop Waiting, Start Being
🎙️ The Coach Is Next Door – Authenticity in Motion: Stop Waiting, Start BeingAuthenticity isn’t something you find. It’s something you allow—right now, in every single moment. No more waiting for the perfect time, no more chasing an ide...
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Episode 91 LIVE - From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering Emotional Resilience
From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering Emotional Resilience in Uncertain TimesFeeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by uncertainty? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Coach Is Next Door, we’ll show you how to build emotional resi...
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Episode 90 LIVE - Overcoming Drama
Tired of getting caught in drama? In this episode, Ligia Koijen Ramos break down why drama is addictive, how your brain gets trapped, and—most importantly—how to escape it using NLP and neuroscience-backed strategies....
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Resource - Connecting with my Intention
This is a short meditation to help you connecting with your personal intention.
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Episode 89 LIVE - The Power of Alignment and the Search for Congruency
Welcome to another episode of The Coach is Next Door! Today, we're diving into a fundamental topic that shapes our personal and professional lives: alignment and congruency. Why do we seek them? How do they influence our decisions, emotions, an...
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