ABOUT ME
You built your business for freedom. So why does it feel like it’s running your life?
I’m Paul Heron, a Life & Performance Coach working with business owners who want to live the life their business was meant to provide.
Many business owners start out wanting more freedom, flexibility and control, but over time the business can begin to take over.
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14 customer reviews
Brad
Working with Paul helped me more than any course I’ve done. If I’m completely honest, I was hesitant to sign up for another program.
I’d already spent about $15,000 on different courses and still felt stuck, so I didn’t want to waste more money. But this was very different.
Paul didn’t give me more tactics. He helped me step back, think clearly, and work out what actually made sense for me and my business. In the end, I realised I already knew what I should be doing, I just wasn’t doing it. Paul helped me understand my habits and why I was putting the most important things off.
We focused on simple things like showing up, making the first calls of the day, and sticking to what mattered most.
Over the last three months I’ve become more consistent and stopped avoiding the work. I feel like I’m back in control and finally moving in the right direction again. I can’t thank Paul enough. If you feel stuck in the same way, it’s worth giving this a go.
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Reply from Paul Heron - Life & Performance Coach for Business Owners
Thanks, Brad. I really appreciate the message. It’s been a pleasure working with you and I’m glad you got real value from the process. You’ve done the work and you’ve earned the shift you’re feeling. We’ll stay in touch anyway, but if anything comes up in the meantime, just reach out. Speak soon.
Bill
Paul has a real passion for what he does and it comes through in his interactions with you as a client. He challenges you to look at things in new, and sometimes uncomfortable ways, all with the intent of helping you take the next step. If you feel stuck and are looking for some clarity then i would say give Paul a chance to help you move forward. More...
Jill Finlayson
Life Coaching
Paul has been and continues to be an excellent coach! He has offered me a very unique perspective and continuously challenges me to think outside the norm. I have grown so much in a short amount of time and cannot wait to continue on this trajectory with Paul's guidance. I highly recommend his services to anyone wanting to make meaningful change in their life! More...
Chris
I’ve been working with Paul for two years now and it’s been a real treat. I have to say I look forward to each call. He’s a great listener and seems to understand in depth what I am going thru. I’ve gotten invaluable advice to really take a bigger picture look at how far I’ve come even though day to day I can’t see the progress. If you’re looking for a solid coach reach out to Paul! More...
Stuart Rutter
Paul has been fantastic. I have worked with him for two different spells of several weeks, and it simply leads to an improvement in all the important things;
organisation, motivation, clarity, and most of all, happiness.
Paul is a great listener, great understander, motivator, and coach. He gives the right level of advice, without being bossy or patronising, and ultimately leaves the decisions in your hands.
Would have no hesitation in recommending.
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Greg
Paul provided me with a great amount of heartfelt support that challenged me to really look within myself and figure out what direction I wanted to take my career in. Through his encouragement, I was able to mull over several different career paths and finally find the route that I wish to proceed down. I highly recommend Paul to anyone who finds themselves at a crossroads in their career and are feeling “stuck in the mud” on where to turn and who to turn to, to get yourself out of that rut. Paul is your guy! More...
Joel
Before linking up with Paul, I felt like I was in a rut. The family business, which should've been a blessing, felt more like a weight I couldn't shake off.
But Paul, with his expertise and understanding, became the guiding light I needed.
Over a span of six months, we worked together to really pinpoint what mattered to me. It wasn't always easy; confronting my own blame and judgments was tough. But with Paul's support, I began to see things differently. I've since made self-care a priority, getting back to the gym and making healthier choices. It's made a world of difference.
One of the standout moments in our journey was reshaping my relationship with the family business. With Paul's insights, I set boundaries, improved my communication with my parents, and realized that I had a choice in my involvement. This clarity has been invaluable.
I've also reignited my passion for photography, setting aside time to develop this skill further. This entire experience has reinforced my belief in my own capabilities. Now, I approach each day with renewed purpose and confidence.
If you're feeling stuck or uncertain, I can't recommend Paul enough. His guidance has been transformative for me, and I believe it can be for you too.
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Andrew
I have had the pleasure of working with Paul as my coach for the last 6 months and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Paul's friendly and approachable nature made it incredibly easy for me to open up my thoughts and feelings and be honest. It was a challenge for me to find someone I really felt comfortable in, but Paul's presence and genuine interest in my well-being put me at ease from the start. He has a remarkable ability to ask the right questions and helps me to uncover insights and perspectives that were previously hidden from my own perspective.
During our time working together, it became clear that Paul is an absolute professional. His methods were flawless and his expertise in coaching was evident in every session. Thanks to Paul's guidance and unwavering belief in my potential, I felt supported, encouraged, and motivated to push beyond my limits.
One of the most significant breakthroughs I experienced was the separation of my confidence and self-belief. Paul helped me to gain a clearer understanding of these concepts, allowing me to cultivate a newfound trust in myself. This progress had a profound impact on various aspects of my life.
Paul's punctuality and flexibility were also commendable. He always respected our scheduled session times and was accommodating when changes were needed. This level of professionalism further enhanced my coaching experience.
Overall, my time working with Paul has been transformative. His ability to create a safe and supportive environment, coupled with his expertise and personalised approach, has made a tremendous difference in my life. I wholeheartedly recommend Paul's coaching services to anyone seeking positive change, personal growth, and the realisation of their true potential.
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David
I have had the pleasure of working with Paul for the last 6 months, and I can confidently say that it was a transformative experience.
When I first started working with him, I lacked confidence and struggled to trust myself to make decisions. I was always worried about what might happen, and I found it difficult to cope when things didn't go according to plan.
Paul was great to work with. He was always punctual and understanding if I needed to change our meeting times. He helped me develop strategies to build my confidence and trust myself to make decisions independently. I learned how to build a better relationship with things that don't go to plan, and I worry less about what might happen.
Paul really helped me get back on track and gave me a new sense of purpose. He was always patient, understanding, and supportive while we worked together. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone who needs help with their confidence and decision-making skills. His coaching was truly transformative, and I am grateful for the positive impact he has had on my life.
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Aidan
Paul gives so much passion to his coaching. It’s really clear from talking to him that he has a genuine interest in who he coaches and wants to go on the journey with them. Paul goes into great detail into his methods and provides a number of tools to help with improvement in many different areas. Can’t recommend Paul enough, he’s a great person and has honed his skills to be incredible impactful More...
Matt
I can't say enough about Paul and the work we've done over the past 2 years. Looking into a life coach came with a lot of questions and doubts for me, especially when it came to finding the right person to work with, but Paul's genuine and kind attitude quelled all of that within the first session.
What I liked most about our sessions were the practical strategies that came from them that could be utilized immediately - it went much deeper than most of the tactics I came up with on my own. We covered so much during our time together; I'd highly recommend him to anyone to work through any aspect of life. And to cap it all off, he's a great guy with an amazing energy and positive outlook. Paul is the modern life coach with the exact experience I was looking for, and our work exceeded any expectations I had.
Thank you so much, Paul!
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Lyndsay
Working with Paul has been life changing for me. He has helped me to think more positively about all areas of my life and guide me to make small changes that have made a massive difference.
I feel much more confident and I believe in myself much more that I have ever done before. I hardly recognise myself from when I first started talking to Paul in January, for anyone who is feeling in a rut, has a million thoughts going round in your head and cannot make any sense of them and generally feel out of balance then I would definitely recommend investing in yourself and get in touch with Paul.
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Jack
I just wanted to express my gratitude to Paul and for all the work that we have achieved together in the space of 8-10 weeks.
During our time working together Paul has helped me develop a more confident mindset. One of my main takeaways from working with Paul is the difference between confidence and self esteem. We get more confident the more we do things and that has really helped me to grow as an individual with Paul’s guidance, encouragement, and support throughout the process.
Along with achieving fantastic results with my mindset, as well as some smart goals we set, I have always looked forward to my sessions with Paul. He is a good listener and always helps provide me with insights and constructive feedback with new perspectives.
Along with all his positive qualities and attributes as being a coach, Paul also helps create a safe and somewhat playful environment which i have always felt comfortable in which for a lot of people is very important (myself included).
Just wanted to take a moment to express my thanks and gratitude, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the journey together thus far and look forward to cracking on and growing more in the future. Thanks a lot Paul.
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Marie Smith
I was at a bit of a cross roads in my life. I was working ridiculously long hours in a fast paced corporate role and felt like life was passing me by.
A friend of mine mentioned I should talk to a life coach and that is where I got in contact with Paul.
I was very skeptical of what a life coach was and how it could make any difference to me but working with Paul has been just great. Oh my goodness it has helped me in so many ways. I feel so much more in control of my own life, I feel more confident to take on things that would have scared me in the past. I have really grown up and also realise now that change is not so scary and I also feel like I have a much more positive outlook on life. I feel I can take on challenges that in the past I would have completely ran away from. I would highly recommend Paul. He is very experienced at what he does and he genuinely cares and wants to help you and that is what really stood out for me.I thought it just needed some help with where my career was going and trying to find some work-life balance but it ended up being so much more than that. Paul really was the catalyst in helping me turn a lot of my life around.
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What do you love most about your job?
I enjoy helping people think clearly again when they feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Most of the people I work with are capable, driven individuals who are carrying a lot of responsibility. Often they already have the ability and the answers within them, but pressure, overthinking or lack of structure is getting in the way.
Seeing someone regain clarity, rebuild confidence in their own judgement and start making steady progress again is incredibly rewarding. Watching that shift happen over time is one of the best parts of the job.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I originally came from a corporate background where I worked closely with people and enjoyed helping teams improve how they worked.
One thing I noticed again and again was the value of a continuous improvement mindset. Small changes, applied consistently, can completely change the results someone experiences over time.
I realised that the same principle applies not just in organisations, but in people’s personal lives and in small businesses as well.
That insight is what led me into coaching. I wanted to focus directly on helping individuals think more clearly, make better decisions and build simple systems that support real progress in their work and their life.
Now I use that experience to help my clients step back, see what is really going on and implement practical changes that move them forward.
Why should our clients choose you?
Clients choose to work with me because the coaching is practical, structured and focused on real progress.
All coaching is one to one and delivered personally by me. Nothing is outsourced and every session is tailored to your situation, your goals and the challenges you are currently facing.
My role is not to give generic advice or quick motivation. It is to help you think clearly, challenge the patterns that are holding you back and support you in taking consistent action toward what actually matters to you.
Many clients say the most valuable parts of the process are the clarity they gain, the accountability that keeps them moving forward and the confidence that comes from making better decisions over time.
If you are committed to making meaningful changes in your life or work, we will build a clear plan together and focus on steady progress week by week.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
All coaching sessions are delivered remotely, either by phone or through Zoom.
This allows clients to access coaching from wherever they are, without the need to travel. It also makes scheduling easier and allows us to work together consistently, even with busy work or family commitments.
Remote coaching has proven to be just as effective as in-person sessions and gives clients the flexibility to connect from anywhere in the world.