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October 13, 2025 25 mins

In this episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila dives into the world of unconventional coaching with Autumn Wade, the force behind Coaches & Dragons. Autumn, your inner rebel’s favorite coach, shares how she merges tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) with life and business coaching to help clients hunt inner gremlins and escape feeling stuck. Discover actionable strategies for choosing the right coach, trusting yourself, and building a business (and life) that truly fits you—not the status quo.


Topics discussed in this episode:

  • How TTRPG frameworks foster growth and risk-taking in personal development
  • Spotting and avoiding “coach-fluencer” traps: what real coaching looks (and feels) like
  • Building trust in yourself: why your path matters more than shortcuts
  • The difference between coaching and mentoring: finding the approach that fits
  • Autumn’s philosophy behind “The Forge” and creating tools for ongoing transformation
  • Defining success: joy, consistency, and living your unique path
  • How to find (and become) the right client for transformative coaching


Resources mentioned in this episode:


Ready to level up your growth? Join The Forge and start your journey with TTRPG-inspired tools!


Follow Autumn on TikTok for daily wisdom and geeky coaching tips.


Curious if coaching is right for you? Visit coachesanddragons.com to connect with Autumn and discover a new approach to change.


The full transcript of this conversation is available at https://www.bicurean.com/bautranscripts3


Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands.


Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com.


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