It all begins with an idea.
You know something isn’t right. Something is missing. But you can’t pinpoint it. Despite all the grinding — the money and achievement, why do you feel so empty? How long do you have to keep going? Will you ever be happy?
I’ve been there.
Back in 2018, I was working at a stable corporate job where I received recognition and promotions. I had amazing benefits. On the surface, I was doing exceptionally well.
But deep down, I was miserable. I struggled to get out of bed. There was nothing I was looking forward to. No matter how much I earned or how successful I was, it was never enough. I didn’t know what to do to be happy.
Exhausted and hopeless with my situation, I withdrew from everyone. Family. Friends. Colleagues. I couldn’t keep pretending I was ok. I didn’t want anyone to know that I was weak and vulnerable. I needed help but didn’t know how to ask for it. I was utterly alone.
Somehow, I could numb those feelings and hang in there until 2020, when I had the biggest turning point in my life. I started off by losing all of my hard-earned savings to a scammer, followed by quitting a job when I didn’t have any plan (Impulsive, I know), and ended the year by having a major spine surgery on Christmas that almost paralyzed half of my body (thanks, Santa).
I was broken, both physically and emotionally.
That year shook me to the core. Fortunately, it also shook away the fog and confusion. Now that I hit rock bottom, I could not ignore my true feelings — that I wasn’t good enough and that overworking myself would not give me the happiness I yearned for.
However, during my surgery recovery, I met a coach who helped me collect myself and guide me through the process of deep self-work. It was extremely emotional yet so rewarding. His guidance and support changed my life forever. I finally understood who I was, what I wanted, and what was holding me back. It was at that moment that I made up my mind. I wanted to do the same for others.
“I will become a coach.”
That experience has driven me to become the best coach I can be. Over the past three years, I’ve been investing in myself so that I can be at the top of my game to support my clients. That includes spending over $10,000 in certified courses, supervision, books, and community engagements to develop my expertise.
I’ve been utilizing these skills and experiences and spent more than 500 hours helping over 50 clients worldwide identify their problems, their root causes, and how to fix them.
My coaching, which focuses on emotional control and resolving unhealthy coping mechanisms, has taught me that solving any problem begins with understanding the underlying patterns. This is where a lot of pain and frustration occur. You don’t know what’s happening within yourself, and, well, the unknown is scary.
This is why my clients work with me. They get to see their operating patterns within a safe environment where they can reflect and learn how to improve their situation. (Here’s their testimonials)
For example, I had a client who struggled with anger. He was angry whenever someone told him he wasn’t right for the task. As a team leader, he couldn’t control himself and raised his voice, making his team feel unsafe. The thing is, he knew he could do better.
I helped him uncover that his brain remembered how painful it was for him to be discounted unfairly in the past and that it tried to protect him by fighting back. This insight allowed him to be aware of himself and choose a healthier approach: a respectful, open discussion.
Today, he has become a loved and cherished leader among his team.
While coaching is a very effective practice, it isn’t about quick fixes. It takes time to learn and improve. But having a safe, sacred place where you can truly be your authentic self makes it easier and significantly speeds up the process.
I’ll support you by connecting the dots in your story, giving you a clear idea of what's happening. I can also provide techniques and exercises to get you unstuck and even share ideas if you need them.
You aren’t required to do anything I say, but it’s always good to have a supportive companion to bounce ideas off, especially when you can’t think of anything at that moment. The best thing is that you have all the freedom to decide what you want to do, and whatever your decision is, I’ll always support you to the best of my ability.
Coaching effectiveness relies a lot on chemistry. If you resonate with what I share, reach out to me, and we can have a free call to help you decide if you want to work together.