Investing in yourself is the greatest investment you can make for success in life.
Authenticity and results are key factors to consider when choosing a coach.
Asking the right questions and cultivating curiosity are crucial for personal growth.
Creating clarity, vision, and designing one's days are vital for pursuing a fulfilling life.
Deep dives
Exploring the Path of Personal Development Entrepreneurship and Coaching
The podcast episode discusses the journey of Simon Alexander Ong, a personal development entrepreneur, coach, and public speaker. Simon shares his experience of discovering his passion for helping people and the impact it has had on his own life. He talks about the misconceptions surrounding the coaching industry and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and results when choosing a coach. The episode also explores the power of asking the right questions and the value of curiosity in personal growth. Additionally, Simon provides insights on creating a vision, taking small steps, and the significance of designing one's days to shape a fulfilling life.
Challenging Limiting Beliefs and Taking Action
The conversation delves into the importance of challenging limiting beliefs and the notion that time is often used as an excuse for not pursuing one's passions. It encourages listeners to reflect on the true importance of their desires and question the stories they tell themselves. By identifying what is truly important and dedicating time and space to it, individuals can begin taking small steps towards their goals. The episode stresses the idea that money is a means to an end, not the end goal itself, and invites listeners to explore the impact they want to have in the world.
Finding Clarity and Building a Coaching Practice
The episode highlights the significance of clarity and vision when considering a career in coaching. It advises individuals to gain clarity on their intentions and explore the reasons behind wanting to become a coach. The importance of experience and results in the coaching industry is discussed, emphasizing the value of finding a coach with a proven track record. Additionally, the episode touches on the importance of creating space and focus to pursue coaching, and the need to design our days in alignment with our visions.
The Benefits and Process of Coaching
The episode explores the benefits and process of coaching, emphasizing how coaching goes beyond traditional teaching and mentoring. It delves into the power of asking effective questions and the role of curiosity in coaching. The episode highlights that coaching is not about telling people what to do, but rather guiding individuals to discover their own answers and uncover pathways to success. It discusses the importance of accountability, perspective shifting, and the belief a coach can have in the potential of their clients. Finally, the episode discusses finding a coach and the significance of having an experiential understanding of coaching before making any commitments.
Detaching from outcomes and enjoying the process
The speaker emphasizes the importance of detaching ourselves from outcomes and embracing the process. Instead of fixating on specific outcomes, we should focus on experimenting, being open to everything, and enjoying the journey. This mindset allows us to achieve multiple outcomes and attract unexpected opportunities.
Showing up with a certain vibrational frequency
The speaker discusses the concept of showing up with a certain vibrational frequency, which refers to the energy and presence we bring to interactions and experiences. When we show up with a positive and aligned energy, we attract people and opportunities that resonate with us. Cultivating our vibrational frequency involves addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
Becoming a coach and the importance of belief
The speaker shares insights on becoming a coach and emphasizes the importance of belief in oneself and the value of what they have to offer. They suggest that in order to succeed as a coach, one should learn the skills of coaching, start coaching people for free to gain experience, and gradually transition to paid clients. The key is to believe in the impact of coaching and have a genuine purpose in helping others.
The single most important thing this episode will teach you is that the greatest investment you can make is in yourself. My guest is Simon Alexander Ong, a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker who has recently published his debut book ‘Energize’ which became an instant bestseller. In the episode we talk about how the power of coaching unlocks human potential, as well as talking through mini coaching session frameworks that you can apply yourself and final how to access the four dimensions of your energetic field so that you can transform your life for the better. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Intro (01:49) How did you become a coach? (05:59) The practicalities of coaching (13:01) Selling yourself and authenticity (22:52) How does someone figure out what they actually want (31:16) Whats the difference between vision and mission? (32:49) Coaching role play (42:59) The unregulated side of coaching (46:11) Do you recommend coaching as a career path? (53:21) The power of energy (01:00:09) You book: Energise (01:08:38) How to understand consistency (01:15:57) The question of privilege and enjoyment (01:19:49) How does someone become a coach? (01:27:50) Parting thoughts
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