Michael Neill, a bestselling author and coach, shares how one client changed his life and led him into coaching. He discusses the importance of genuinely changing lives and prioritizing making a difference. They explore the power of coaching, personal growth, and reflection. They also touch on embracing contentment, overcoming mental illness, and debunking myths of self-help.
Understanding the role of thought in mental health and realizing that thoughts do not define us
Focusing on creating powerful conversations and making a true impact on individuals leads to success as a coach
Deep dives
The Power of Thought and Mental Health
The speaker shares their personal experience with mental illness and the realization that thoughts aren't always true. They emphasize that we are not our thoughts, but the thinkers of those thoughts. The importance of understanding the role of thought in our mental health is highlighted.
The Value of Impactful Coaching
The speaker discusses the significance of making a true impact on individuals as a coach. They stress that success comes from changing lives and deeply impacting clients. Rather than focusing on strategies or shortcuts for success, the speaker emphasizes the importance of focusing on creating powerful conversations and bringing positive change to people's lives.
Challenging the Notion of Exploiting the Vulnerable
The speaker shares personal stories and reflections on coaching individuals who may be seen as vulnerable. They challenge the idea of exploiting vulnerable people, affirming that everyone deserves a chance and has the potential for growth and transformation. They emphasize the importance of providing opportunities for personal development and growth to all individuals, regardless of their current circumstances.
Contentment and Variety in Life
The speaker discusses how contentment is a starting point, rather than a final destination. They express their enjoyment of the variety in their career, including coaching, writing, and running a company. The speaker values the freedom to engage in different forms of creative expression and helping others, while also finding contentment in the present moment.
In this episode, Michael reveals how one single client changed the direction of his life forever…. And later led him into coaching where he now uses his own personal experiences & struggles to help other people.
He also reveals his secrets to success, the significance of genuinely changing lives and how coaches should prioritise making a difference in people's lives instead of solely chasing success.
Don't miss this in depth conversation on the podcast "Turning Adversity into an Asset."
Click here to check out my website >>> LewisRaymondTaylor.com Watch the episode on Youtube >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ08mfjHiDM
Let us know what you think below!
Get the Snipd podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share & Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode