Why did you decide to find a coach? - What were you feeling about your work and about yourself that you wanted to change?

I had just been made redundant, was feeling very lost and knew I wanted a change, but after 20 years in the same industry, I didn’t know where to start or what that change looked like, what my potential options could be, and I wasn’t feeling very confident in myself. A colleague and friend said to me ‘you must speak to a guy I know called Alex. He’s amazing and will help you’. He was absolutely correct!

How easy/hard did you find doing ‘the process’, what was your favourite part and what did you learn about yourself?

I absolutely loved the course and couldn’t believe how much I got out of it and how many light bulb moments there were throughout. The course was hard at times, but in an extremely valuable way. Learning things about myself that I didn’t know and perhaps some things I’d been ignoring and truly understanding how they impact me in terms of my strengths and shadows was fascinating - and a little confronting at times too.

Getting extremely clear on what my values are and needs as a human being was invaluable.  The biggest learning from the course for me was realising how important it is to be aligned with your values and have your human needs met in all facets of life - be it personal or professional, and the shadows that present themselves and how you’re affected when values aren’t aligned, and needs aren’t met. This is something I now think about every day.  

Alex is fantastic and I came away from every session feeling positive, energised, fulfilled and looking forward to the next one.

How has coaching changed your levels of clarity and confidence about your career?

Thanks to Alex I have very recently transitioned into a new industry and I’m feeling very fulfilled and excited for the future.  I know exactly what I need to operate at my best, as I’m clear on my values, needs, strengths and shadows because of Alex and his fabulous course.  If it wasn’t for Alex, I wouldn’t have had the confidence to explore opportunities in a new industry, and I’ll be forever grateful to him.

How has coaching changed the way you feel about your capabilities and about yourself?

Enormously.  For the first time in my career, I’m crystal clear on the value that I can add and what I bring to the table in a professional capacity.  I’m really excited to continue the coaching sessions with Alex once I’m settled into my new role and seeing what else we can work through together.

What would you say to anyone who is considering coaching with Alex but not sure if they should do it?

Do not hesitate and do not seek out any other coach than Alex.  It will be the best investment you make in yourself and I’m sure, like me, once you’ve completed the course, you’ll wish that this had available to you at the start of your professional career.  In addition to the course being fantastic, Alex is also a great guy.  He has a positive and helpful way of making you see things in yourself that you haven’t realised before and he made me think about things differently and about myself in a very positive way.

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