About Me

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I am qualified with a Diploma in Coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

I am trained to Master level in life coaching, NLP, and clinical hypnotherapy.

I am an avid reader of Stoic philosophy, incorporating many principles of Stoicism in my coaching practice including understanding what's within your control and what's not, how to recognise the opportunity in obstacles, how to live in accordance with your values, and starting each and every day with purpose.

I believe in the importance of striving to reach our potential in life through constant learning which for me includes ongoing study in the fields of coaching, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,  Stoic Philosophy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, depression, anxiety, and fears & phobias.

I've spent many years as a senior leader in the financial services industry, including management and leadership training in how to inspire, motivate, communicate effectively, engage with and influence others, as well as optimise my own performance to achieve professional goals and objectives.

I studied Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies at University, graduating with a First Class with Honours.

One of my key principles in life is to treat the mind and body as one. We have to look after both in order to perform at our best. If you want to be mentally well, focused, and have clarity of mind then aspects of your lifestyle such as exercise, diet, sleep, alcohol use, and relaxation play their part. Similarly, your mindset contributes to how much energy you feel each day, and if you're mentally or emotionally unwell, then it will affect your physical wellbeing due to the impact of altered behaviours, lethargy, disrupted sleep, and the damage done by stress hormones.

The quality of our lives are the result of our thoughts or as the Stoic Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius put it "all is as thinking makes it so". Our thoughts lead to our emotions, and we behave in a manner consistent with our emotional state. The way we behave then determines the results we get in life. When we start with our thoughts, we can create a domino effect  that spreads throughout our lives. When we're rational, open minded and confident, we'll try new things, seize opportunities, find ways of overcoming challenges and give ourselves a much greater chance of achieving our goals.

You will be amazed by the power of getting a really clear goal, developing an action plan, overcoming any limiting beliefs and then taking small actions every day or every week. Just imagine what you could achieve if you spent 30 mins working on your number 1 goal each day for a year! Once you begin taking action, you develop momentum and before you know it you've created an upward spiral. You goals aren't as far out of each as you think and you can become the person you want to be by tapping into your own resources and realising your true potential!

The opportunity to coach people through the process of overcoming personal challenges, seeing them flourish and move forward with a greater sense of purpose, fulfilment, and wellbeing is what's most rewarding to me. I'm here to help if you have have challenges to overcome and goals you want to achieve.

Best wishes,

Rob