Hello

 I became a coach, almost accidentally.

 

It was as a byproduct of a childhood need to be part of the group. I figured if I could do incredible things, then my peers would love and accept me! Did it work? No. So I got into athletics, to be precise, the decathlon. This required specialised training in ten separate events.

Now I had no time for friends, and of course, due to the training, competitions and social get togethers, I was surrounded by like minded super-fit, friendly people who were interested in my life. Did I have time for them? No. Why not? Well, because of the training...

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On reflection, what I had experienced there, was a behavioural loop, created by me to help me, whilst simultaneously hindering me.  I had been doing this in different ways throughout my life.

Whether studying Law, working in the security sector to pay of my student loans, training security guards, studying NLP, opening a training company, qualifying as a coach, or current CPD training as a Psychotherapist, at each of those stages of my life, I had managed to create these behavioural loops. 

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I fell into coaching as I realised that other people do the same things too. I found coaching enabled me to frame and manage my behaviours in line with my needs and the needs of those around me. 

I found a solid connection with each of my clients unique frames of reference to the outside word, and how they too had created well intentioned loops, and self built labyrinths. 

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As years passed, a deeper appreciation and understanding of the Intersectional experiences of clients both oppression and privilege, has led to real shifts in the behavioural loops, that clients had decided to work on. 

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People come to this space due to many different compulsions, but however you get here, from my point of view, it will be a continuation of the happiest, longest lasting accident I have ever experienced, and I look forward to working with you to help you be what you choose to be.

Shabazz