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

Despite deep and significant experience in diverse high growth businesses, I had been struggling to succeed in roles beyond the initial excitement and early achievements.  Imposter syndrome and other interferences were impacted my ability and competency, and I lacked clarity on how to escape this ‘rut’. I was feeling disappointed and frustrated and knew that I needed a coach to help me overcome the aspects of my work style that were holding me back, and to help me grow.

It was important that this person was someone trusted and respected in the marketing/business community, someone that had ‘walked the walk’ not just ‘talks the talk’.  Alex has the hands-on experience in leading high-performing teams as well as the skills, knowledge and desire to help improve people.

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

Working with Alex was like a revelation, and his support and encouragement really made all the difference in peeling away the ‘onion layers’ to understand the core of the issues at play.  The process involved deep work and hard reflection, as well as enlightening and practical exercises.  These identified and cemented my personal strengths and attributes that can both help and hinder future growth and success. 

My favourite part was working with someone who understands first-hand the professional situations and challenges that are faced (in marketing) every day, and who can be empathetically objective (because it’s impossible to be objective about yourself).

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

Coaching has unlocked enormous potential as well as providing clarity on where I am going to achieve more growth and success in the next phase of my career.  I know have the confidence to pursue new opportunities that will be the ‘best’ fit for where I am in my career, as well as create new revenue and income streams that I hadn’t even contemplated!

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

Coaching with Alex has enabled me to clarify and articulate my strengths, as well as identify where I will be most able to achieve success.  This will help me identify roles and create new opportunities based on my strengths and competencies. Just as importantly, Alex has changed my outlook on myself, to avoid and overcome the roadblocks and interferences that would otherwise continue holding me back.

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

Just like investing, the best time to start investing in yourself is today!  Every day you delay, you lose the opportunity to unlock growth and future success. Alex is an incredibly insightful, engaging, and supportive coach with the right amount of grit and determination to push you to challenge yourself and achieve growth and success both personally and professionally.

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