Today I’d like to share a testimonial that illustrates the benefit of executive coaching. These sorts of results are not uncommon in my work, yet they inspire me to do what I do. I hope they illustrate the life-changing impact that coaching can bring, and, frankly, encourage you to consider executive coaching either with me or someone else.
This testimonial is more about the client’s story than it is about me. Yes, I’m happy I was able to facilitate some of the changes she wanted to see in her work and in herself. But she did the work. Here is her story:
“Belinda has [helped] me to reconnect with my inner self, to remember my core values, and to use those as my guiding force in my life. She has helped me gain awareness [of] my weaknesses and, most importantly, how other people perceived my behavior.
“Some of the things people think about me are not who I am—at all. But it was all about how I was acting. Actually, I didn’t listen and I didn’t know about it. I was being too direct and too serious all the time.
“I learned active listening skills and to adjust my communication style to other people. I realized that I did not even need to really change myself. You just have to acknowledge and be aware of your own behavior or habits.
“I have also learned to have the courageous conversations that are imperative to being a successful leader.
“All in all, the experience of executive coaching has been a life-changer for me. And I have Belinda to thank for that. I highly recommend her to all my friends and leaders.
— <Chellie Gereaud>
This story, her success, is why I do what I do. I help people get to a place where they feel more connected to their true selves. Once this happens, they can focus and channel their energy more effectively towards things that they love and enjoy.
And there are additional benefits. Their relationships with employees and at home improve. They can integrate their work into their life–and vice versa. They stop wasting time chasing a concept of “balance” that, as I understand it, doesn’t even exist.
The integration and interconnection of who you are, what you do, and why you do it is what truly brings you fulfillment and satisfaction in life. Are you ready to work with a professional coach?