Who are you
Most of my clients are in established careers, but at a point where they are ready to up their game, create deeper fulfilment and greater success. For some of them that is about changing or progressing in their career. For others it is about becoming more effective in what they already do, creating a more balanced lifestyle or better relationships with others or their life partners.
Whether you are the CEO of a large corporation trying to deal with the ongoing stress and pressures that come with being a high achiever in a position of leadership, or simply finding your way through some big life changes, such as a divorce or the loss of a loved one, it is completely understandable that you may be feeling overwhelmed, lost, and in search of a new way of being.
My coaching is rooted in the belief that you need to find your way back to a calm centre and release yourself from the constraints of the past, before you are able make the right decisions that will bring your life into alignment with a vision for what you truly want. You may not have a clear vision of where you are headed, but you know that a change is necessary and are ready to put in the work to make that change a reality. You are a driven individual who wants to dig deep to get even more out of life.
One of the main problems today is that most people are overwhelmed with too much to do and too little time. You have too many things to think about. You are swamped by too many problems, possibilities and opportunities. However, when you become clear about what your perfect life would look like sometime in the future, you will immediately start to make better choices in your day to day activities. You will immediately begin to eliminate activities that are not consistent with where you really want to end up. A clear definition of your ideal, in any area of your life that is important to you, is the starting point of making better decisions in the present that will lead to greater success and happiness in the future. As you feel yourself moving toward the achievement of your goal, you will feel happier and more confident.
THE OLD WAY - THE NEW WAY
One of the most important qualities that you will need to be successful is flexibility, especially in the way you think. Flexibility refers to your willingness to change and try new things. Many people spend much of their time rationalising and justifying their behaviours. They are determined to continue doing things the same old way even when it is perfectly clear that old way no longer works. The way to avoid this tendency is to remain flexible, especially when you are convinced that you are right.
Successful people eventually develop an attitude of calm. They are never rushed or hurried. They are relaxed and confident, and they absolutely believe that everything is conspiring to bring them exactly what they want, at exactly the right time. This must be your attitude as well. Look for the good in every situation. Seek the valuable lesson. Look for what you can gain from any temporary setback or obstacle. Set the tone of your thinking. Think positive and clear your mind. There is nothing that you cannot do if you put your mind to it!
“Everybody needs a coach.” – Eric Schmidt, Chairman of Alphabet and former CEO of Google.
