February 2017
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Wellbeing<br />
Advertorial<br />
Start as you mean to go on<br />
Is there anything holding you back from living your life as<br />
you want to live it? Asks Karen Liebenguth<br />
Some years ago, I read a great analogy that I often<br />
use to help people understand life coaching. It<br />
compared coaching to architecture – you are at<br />
a point in your life where you are ready to move<br />
forward and a coach draws from your wisdom<br />
and insight to begin drafting the “blueprints” for<br />
your future.<br />
As a life coach, I never tire of witnessing the<br />
journey of transformation, as I work with clients to<br />
overcome various barriers preventing them from<br />
getting to where they want to be in life.<br />
Fear is a common barrier. Fear of uncertainty,<br />
fear of not being good enough, fear of being<br />
vulnerable and being with our difficulties, fear of<br />
rejection, fear of our own potential.<br />
I recently asked some clients past and present<br />
to share their experience of life coaching, and<br />
in particular, my approach; life coaching while<br />
walking in green space.<br />
“I was struggling with life/work balance, and my work<br />
life and relationships were suffering. I felt I could live<br />
a healthier life, but wasn’t sure how best to start,"<br />
said Jane.<br />
"There is huge value in talking to an experienced and<br />
empathic third party about issues that are personal,<br />
and probably of no interest to anyone other than<br />
oneself," said Kate.<br />
“I can find it hard to express myself verbally, and<br />
talking whilst walking took the pressure off and<br />
helped me to process what was going on for me,”<br />
said Sonya.<br />
“A walk in a park is a great place to think through<br />
issues. I now have peace of mind that I can overcome<br />
long-standing hurdles and a new confidence to apply<br />
to my business,” said Rebecca.<br />
A coach can help you create a framework for the<br />
design of your life going forward – supporting you<br />
in processing issues, tapping into your dreams<br />
and passions, setting goals and most importantly,<br />
helping you to gain momentum where you feel<br />
stuck.<br />
Not sure? Book a free 30-minute taster coachingwhile-walking<br />
session in Victoria Park to find out<br />
more. Email karen@greenspacecoaching.com, or<br />
call 07815 591279.<br />
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