Gallant Coaching

I moved to the UK for work reasons. As a stranger to London I threw myself into my career and because I had no distractions outside of the office I was able to get my feet firmly under the table. But in my private life I was a mess, I was unhappy and I was beginning to resent every part of living in London. It didn't help that the pandemic had just landed and the whole world was shutting down! I was lonely and I only had my family and friends back home to support me via text and FaceTime. I had a couple of connections in the area but they were colleagues more than friends. I felt stranded and I was really missing home. My career was flying but my private life was plummeting.
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I was introduced to Mark by a colleague and after our initial phone call I was eager to find out more about how coaching might help me through everything. He gave me space and time to talk. I don't think I let him get as a much as a word in at the beginning, but that's what I needed. He listened intently and was able to reflect so much back to me. This enabled me to search and find the answers within me that were already there. I didn't have a goal per se, I just knew my private life needed balance, enjoyment and stability and by gaining these things I felt that I would be able to start enjoying life again.

Mark helped me uncover several goals to work on. They were all connected in some way and were all part of this huge web I had become wrapped up in. I needed to untangle myself and bit by bit he helped me do just that.

I came to realise that all of the bad habits I was falling victim to had been installed in me many years before moving to London. It was these bad habits that were dictating my life every single day. I wasn't driving my own bus anymore I was just the vacant looking passenger. I had been living this way for so long but because I was now in a new city, new home without any of my home comforts I was more exposed to them than ever before. The problem wasn't living in London, the problem was me and the way I had been living my life for so long.
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Mark gave my clarity on the different aspects of my life. We went to work on knocking down and rebuilding the different parts that needed my attention. He didn't allow me to accept that things are just the way they are. He pushed me hard to work on each part of my plan and when I thought I had accomplished the goals he set me, he would sit opposite me shaking his head. He showed me there was always another level of fulfilment that I could reach, this was priceless! The techniques and tools he taught me throughout my journey still play such a big part in my life today.
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I am now fully settled in London. I have a lovely partner and I am training for the London marathon, I am also involved in many social groups in my local area. My life has a healthy balance between work and me time, more so now than ever before. Before I found Mark I was seriously considering whether or not I should return home. Now, I am happy and so much more content. I would have never gained this if I hadn't reached out to him! Thank you! More...

Initially I was opposed to the idea of life coaching. I had concerns about how every detail of my life was about to be scrutinised whilst being sat in a therapists chair. I was cagey to say the least! A friend recommended Mark and I am forever grateful that he did. It was clear from our first session together that my ideas about what life coaching entailed were so far off the mark. By explaining what I would discover, experience and benefit from, he quickly removed any preconceptions I had built up.

Our first session was such an important part of my journey. I remember leaving feeling so empowered and excited about what was ahead. I felt like we clicked straight away which was really important to me. Mark understood me and listened without judging. I was laying more of my life on the table in the hope it could be transformed. My sessions were carefully crafted around my future plans for myself and my career. In-between our sessions I was tasked to complete these very carefully thought out exercises which I really enjoyed.
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Sat here now writing this feedback, it's difficult to explain how much I appreciate what Mark has done for me not just me but my family too. Before I met him I was just going through life and surviving but by no means was I thriving. I have come to realise that life is so much more than the existence I was living through before. The effect I now have on the people around me is profound. By helping me he has also helped my family and I will always be thankful. More...