WHY work with a Life Guide?

Someone recently asked me this question and to me it makes so much sense but it did make me pause…why indeed?   So I proceeded to share my view.

The beauty of this work is that is very personalized to each individual. I will say that over time I have noticed that by me consistently bringing a positive and beaming energy while combining important skills such as project management, compassionate listening, planning, execution and most importantly accountability at each clients level, the personalization just naturally unravels into whatever is needed.

A few patterns that I see in this work that most don’t enjoy “going it alone” are:

• Stuck– No one likes admitting that they might be stuck.   But to know that when you are stuck you are able to reach out to someone and they will be there to listen and guide but not tell you what to do.   They will assist in the direction you are considering and provide support and other avenues to research if need be.   Help you devise a step by step plan to ensure you get to finished AND THEN…help you get to finished (wing-woman!)!   I mean, in the trenches with you.   Priceless…

• Transitions – If you are in the midst of a transition of any magnitude; found an employee stealing, an issue with a child, fight with a friend, struggling in your romantic relationship, want to communicate better, health and wellness concerns, etc. and just don’t know where or what to do next, you are able to call for that compassionate ear and non-judgment.

• Next Chapter of Life – New career, new job, new baby, empty nester, divorce, death, just ready to feel different or better about yourself…all of these places can be overwhelming.   Sometimes it can be a very lonely place and the next step seems foggy.   But to have someone in your court that you can talk to, find counsel and be there with you to see you through the fog and find yourself stronger on the other side, with a newfound wisdom and confidence…now this is again…priceless.

MY APPROACH is simple. I believe in non-judgment, being a compassionate listener and doing all that I do with unconditional love.   This does not mean I am soft!   Not at all!   This means I provide what is needed at that moment.

• NON-Judgment – I believe that everyone needs someone, that is unbiased, they can tell everything to knowing they will never, AND I MEAN NEVER, be judged for their thoughts, actions or intentions. And to know that you can trust this person to be honest yet kind with the messages they need to share with you.   They will never tell you what you want to hear.   Only what is needed.   Together, we will come up with a call to action, no matter what that may look like.  And confidentiality is of the utmost importance!
• Compassionate Listener – Again, no judgment, I will listen with a seasoned ear and the ability to discern.   Allowing the white space (quiet) moments for you to gather your thoughts and hear yourself.  Having the wisdom to know when to offer suggestions and when to embrace those moments is key to this work.   I assure you that you will always feel heard.
• Unconditional Love – most people when they see this expression get uncomfortable.   This simply means that I accept you for exactly who you, where you are, why you are there and the space and time it takes you do what you desire to do next.
  

  “Time is relative and each person’s growth, evolution, transformation — whatever term you are comfortable with — takes time. And it’s in this time that things need to happen in order for any change to actually stick. So to be able to listen patiently, unconditionally, with compassion and no judgment, is “holding space” for someone to do what they need to do to find their truest self.”

These are just a few reasons why it is so beneficial to work with a Life Guide. To have those hard and critically important…sometimes life changing dialogues, establish the plans to move forward with being your best self always in the forefront (which means making some hard decisions as well as benefiting all of your loved ones), building our self worth, self confidence and self love are absolutely essential to your success.

“We are growing and learning every day of our lives and working with a Life Guide honors this within us.”