14/11/2018 2 Comments Why You Might Need A CoachYou might wonder “I need to get some clarity and direction in my life. But why should I try coaching, over another approach?”. The WIP Clarity Coach invited Phoebe, one of her coaching clients, to share her personal experience, insights and what she felt the impact coaching was for her. Does Phoebe’s old life sound familiar to you? Six months ago, I felt a bit lost in my life. I had a lot of questions and I wanted to find myself - the real me. Initially I discussed my feelings with friends and most of them would say "don't think too much! That’s just life!". I tried to accept this, but of course my questions still weren’t being answered. I started to doubt myself and started to hate life because I didn’t understand why I was the unlucky one. All these negative emotions, like resentment, anger and sorrow seemed to be coming at me in one go! I tried a few hobbies, like exercising and painting, to take my mind off how I was feeling. These activities did help for a bit, and I felt happier, relaxed and more energetic. But the feeling didn't last and the questions reappeared. Recently there has been a lot of focus on mindfulness, and a good friend of mine introduced to meditation after I told him about my situation. For me, meditation helps me look for inner peace and calms me down. It helps me better understand my inner self by observing myself. But meditation is not easy to master and it takes practise, which was a struggle for me. Fortunately, it was around this time that I met Amy who is a coach.
I would advise people to approach the coaching process with an open heart and mind. I do believe that sometimes we don't need the opinions of others, and everyone has the answers within them. But when societal norms and pressure are sometimes too loud, it may seem like we can barely hear our inner voice. I would advise people to approach the coaching process with an open heart and mind. Through coaching I found and rebuilt myself with a more solid foundation. What questions do you have about coaching? We can answer these in the comments Amy YeungAmy is the Founder of Inside Out Action. She supports individuals from the inside out to bring clarity and direction to their personal goals and aspirations. She aims to clear confusion, bottlenecks and anxiety, as well as to develop an increased and sustainable sense of well-being that supports people both professionally and personally.
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29/6/2022 01:52:20 pm
My friend is about to graduate from college, but he's not sure what to pursue after this. I like how you explained that seeking advice from a career coach might be able to turn his life around to his dream job. I'll be sure to let him know about this so he'd consider it by then.
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30/6/2023 09:07:05 am
Phoebe's journey truly resonated with me. I've also experienced that feeling of being lost and not understanding my purpose in life. It's frustrating when others dismiss your questions and tell you to just accept things as they are. I tried different activities and even explored meditation, but it was through coaching that I was able to truly unwrap the layers of expectations and discover my authentic self. I agree with Phoebe that approaching coaching with an open heart and mind can lead to profound self-discovery and a stronger foundation for personal growth.
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