Podcast
The Trading Coach Podcast
Hosted by Akil Stokes · EN
An entertaining blend of professional insights and inspiring stories that cover all aspects of trading, investing, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Join Akil Stokes, a professional trader, entrepreneur, and globally respected trading coach as he delivers new episodes each week.
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1298 - The Hidden Scripts Sabotaging Your Trading (Before You Even Start)
Apr 300:21:52Tap to summarizeWhat if your biggest trading mistakes were happening before you ever placed a trade? In this episode, we break down the hidden “cognitive scripts” shaping your decisions, limiting your growth, and holding you back without you even realizing it. Learn how to spot these mental patterns, challenge them, and start thinking like a successful trader.Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1297 - How Liquidity Affects the Market
Apr 100:12:02Tap to summarizeThis week’s market conditions are a perfect storm—holiday-driven low liquidity mixed with high-impact news like Non-Farm Payrolls. In this beginner-friendly episode, Akil breaks down what liquidity really is, how it affects spreads, volatility, and execution, and why “quiet markets” can sometimes be the most dangerous. If you’ve ever been surprised by unexpected price moves, this is a must-listen.Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1296 - AI in Trading: Powerful Tool or Dangerous Shortcut?
Mar 3000:07:41Tap to summarizeAI is taking over every industry—but what does it actually mean for traders?In this episode, we break down how AI can help you evaluate strategies faster, where it can save you serious time and money, and the biggest mistake traders are already making when using it.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil
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1295 - 👉 The Most Popular Trading Indicators (Ranked by Real Traders)
Mar 2700:21:26Tap to summarizeWhat are the most popular trading indicators… and do they actually work?In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, Akil Stokes breaks down the top 5 most used trading indicators based on real trader feedback—not theory, not hype, but what traders are actually using in the markets today.VIDEOS MENTIONED ▶️How To Use the Volume Profile Toolhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRLdUF9suxA&t=10s▶️Moving Averages Explained, Simplyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz-7_djg_vUYour Trading Coach - Akil
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1294 - The Hidden Skill Every Profitable Trader Has (No One Talks About)
Mar 2500:24:37Tap to summarizeMost traders think they need a better strategy—but the real issue is emotional endurance.In this episode, we break down why your inability to handle discomfort is holding you back and how to fix it.Please remember to RATE/REVIEW the show if you ahven't already.Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1293 - Trailing Stops 101: The Secret to Protecting Profits & Cutting Losses
Mar 2300:21:01Tap to summarizeAre you managing your trades… or just letting them ride?In this episode, we break down trailing stops—what they are, how to use them, and whether they’re actually worth the extra work. More importantly, we tackle the real question: are you willing to do what it takes to improve your edge?Because successful trading isn’t about shortcuts… it’s about execution.🎯 Free Resource:Grab my FREE Trading Computer Buyer’s Guide (link below) and make smarter decisions when upgrading your setup. - https://www.tradingcomputerbuyersguide.com/optin-629312741738938873920 Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1292 - Overtrading & the 2nd Evaluation
Mar 1600:17:53Tap to summarizeDemo trading isn’t just for beginners—it can be a powerful tool for experienced traders too. In this episode, Akil explains how using a demo account as a second evaluation period can help you fine-tune your strategy, find the right balance between maximum profitability and overtrading, and build confidence in your process before putting real money on the line.Support the show by leaving a rating!Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1291 - From COVID Wake-Up Call to Consistent Trader
Mar 1200:09:32Tap to summarizeWhen COVID hit, today’s guest realized something many people ignored — no job is truly safe. Instead of hoping for security, he decided to take control of his financial future through trading.After starting in crypto and bouncing between different markets and strategies, he eventually discovered the power of rules-based trading, building a plan that fits your lifestyle, and focusing on process instead of shortcuts.In this episode, we discuss how to learn trading while living a busy life, how to stay motivated without burning out, and the most efficient path new traders should follow.Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1290 - The System Hopping Trap (Why Traders Never Become Profitable)
Mar 1000:17:04Tap to summarizeMost traders fail for one simple reason — they never stick with a strategy long enough for it to work.In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, we break down the system hopping trap and the dangerous belief that somewhere out there is a “magic strategy” that never loses.You’ll learn why constantly switching strategies destroys consistency, what successful traders do differently, and how committing to a process is the real key to long-term profitability.If you’re stuck bouncing from strategy to strategy, this episode might be the wake-up call you need.DON'T MISS Our Upcoming 3-Day Online Trading Workshophttps://training.tieronetrading.com/income-trader-3-day-workshop63847604Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1289 - Is Leverage a Scam? The Truth Most Traders Don’t Understand
Mar 800:17:03Tap to summarizeIs leverage a scam… or are traders just using it wrong?In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, we break down the truth about leverage in trading. You’ll learn why leverage gets blamed for blown accounts, how professional traders actually use it, and the real risk most traders never talk about.If you’ve ever wondered whether leverage is dangerous or just misunderstood, this episode will completely change the way you look at it.3-Day Online Trading Workshop Registrationhttps://training.tieronetrading.com/income-trader-3-day-workshop63847604Your Trading Coach Akil
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