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From the desk of: Richard Butler International Life and Business Coach
Reach Your Potential
We live in an uncertain employment climate, our forefathers had it great, secure jobs, pensions, the lot. However times have changed. Companies no longer want you for life, only for as long as they can't find someone else to do your job. Outsourcing is all the rage - get the same work elsewhere, cheaper, and increase profits - forget about your family, your mortgage, it's all bottom line these days.
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Hi I'm Richard Butler, based in Ireland, and an International Life and Business Coach. Every day I hear about more jobs being lost because of cut backs, increased costs - and this is from huge rock solid multi nationals! I think of those people, living from pay check to pay check that now face a bleak future...
However the future is bright if you want to make a change. You don't have to tolerate your 9 -5 grind. Heck isn't it true what they say that this life is not a dress rehearsal? However why do we not do what we really want?
Some excuses I have heard are:
* I need a steady income - no such thing anymore (hate to break it to you)
* What if I don't make it? - with that attitude you won't
* I don't have anything to sell - don't worry about that, you do!
* How can I make a living on my own - I'll show you how!
You know what ? it really saddens me to see people sitting in their cars, unhappy with what they have to do ie go to work, go home, watch tv, sleep, get up and then do the same thing day in day out they work to live not live to work.
Imagine for a second what your idea job would be, if all things were equal and you could have any job you wanted....
Perhaps it's singing on stage, working with animals, helping people less fortunate, or simply traveling the world.
Imagine you are now looking back at your life, how many times will you say, I wish I had done that, don't live a life of regret, live a life of happiness.
Many people have heard of life coaching, but few actually know what it is and why it is so helpful and needed by so many.
Life coaching is about helping you decide what you want from life, discovering what your desire is, uncovering what is holding you back, creating that action plan that will help you achieve what you truly want.
Before you even think it's mumbo jumbo let me ask you this question:
The great sport stars of today - did they get to where they were by themselves?
The business people making millions - did they ever get advice, set goals, and follow thru?
In the case of sport stars they had coaches. People who guided, helped them, even kicked them in the pants when they needed it. They helped them stay focused, stay on track, get to where they wanted to be, and ensure they stay there. Why do football teams have coaches? Sure all the players are good players, so why do they need to train any more? Why do they need to be told what to do? In order to keep on top of the game, they need to constantly stay focused, remain focused, and keep aiming higher.
Can you this all by yourself? Perhaps, but it's much better if you have guidance.
What about the second group of people - business people. Do they achieve all their success on their own? Do they ever ask for help?
They have advisors. I know of people who make their living online and pay $5k or more to attend seminars with coaches. Tony Robbins talks about coaching some very successful people and they are willing to pay - they know that what they invest in a coach will be worth 10 times in the value they get.
So what is coaching?
For me it's about asking the right questions and listening to you. How many times a day do people really listen to you? How many times a day do you listen to people. When I say listen I mean really understand what the person is saying. Too often when someone is talking we're having a conversation in our head, trying to think of how we might answer what they are talking about - we are not listening to them...
Coaching is not about analyzing your past, bringing up phobias and problems you had. It's about this present moment and the future. You can change your future, you can't change your past. However you can learn from your past, gain feedback, become wiser and use this information to shape your future.
Can only successful people coach me?
This is a question that comes up time and time again. For me the answer is no. The person needs to be a good communicator on all levels. Too many people say hey I'm successful so I can coach ? if they are a good communicator yes, if they have the toolset and skills for coaching yes. However can a great scientist be a great teacher? Not always. There's many people who are wonderful at what they do but just can't show others.
The first question is to always ask what is success - it's not all about money, but too many people believe it is. Success for each person differs. I am successful, I run a number of profitable Internet websites, I coach offline and also do Reiki healing. I have a great life, great family and have what I desire. Am I rich? I do well, but I'm not rich enough to do nothing all day!
Can I coach - you bet. Just look at some of the testimonials on the website - they speak for themselves. I listen, I read between the lines of what you say.
I've found coaching via email to be one of the most successful ways to coach. It works so well because you have time to reflect, you have time to re read your answers, you have a printed record of everything we talked about. You choose the time that suits you to reply to the email.
Given the age we live in, many people find it difficult to find an hour to themselves to undertake coaching. Plus they see it as a hassle to have to go to someone's office. Of course others feel that if someone sees them going to a coach, they may think there's something wrong with them. How wrong these people are - people who go to coaches want to succeed.
What's the first step in changing your life and getting what you truly desire? Taking Action ? it's as simple as that. Remain positive and expect good things to come your way.
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