Most of us go through life wanting something different, sometimes we know exactly what we want, others don't. I’m not talking about not living in the moment, being happy in the present, I’m talking about living our lives to our best, to know that we can offer more to the world that we’re giving.
Life presents many obstacles, but in my experience, our own mind, while trying to be really helpful, actually keeps us stuck. This is my area of specialism.
Many of us are stuck in our problems and in need of a partner to help us along the journey. Seems like a cliché (again) but coaching is a journey, it's getting from point A to point B, whatever or wherever that may be.
Coaching can have a profound impact on your life. A coach is not your friend, as a coach, I am not there to smile and nod at your problems. I am an empathic person, but ultimately, I’m here to help you get you to where you want to be.
I'm often asked...why the name 'Always Potential?
My answer is always the same. Life can be s**t and life can be awsome, there's Always Potential for both.
Like you, life has presented many... 'learning opportunities' over the years, I've not always called it that, but here are three of my life lessons:
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Life has the potential to be shit! We cannot always control external forces. Things are going to happen, but in essence, we actually know that the things that happen are neither good nor bad. It's the meaning we attach situations and circumstances that cause the feeling of 'shitness'. There's nothing wring with this, it's just how it works.
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We really can better our lives, we have the potential for greatness within us. Yes, a little cliché I know, but it doesn't make it any less true. It's already within me, it's already within you, you do not lack anything, you are not low in anything, we have everything we need within us. It just needs uncovering. Simple...right?!
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Everyone has their own definition of 'success'. Some see success as being the top person in their organisation, others see success as having financial freedom, others define success by how much they're living towards their purpose and having meaning relationships in their lives.
Social responsibility - Giving back
I believe in giving back where ever possible. So, these are my commitments:
- Provide free coaching hours to the Professional Support Service for Social Workers through the British Association for Social Workers
5% of all one-to-one coaching sales goes towards social projects, such as:
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One to one coaching for young people who struggle with their wellbeing
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Innate health education and training for groups of young people
