Julie Shepherd: Coach for Women
What is it you do and who do you work with?
“I am a coach and female entrepreneur. I work with women to help them create a fulfilling life for themselves. My clients tend to be women ‘on a mission’ of self discovery – women going through change and wanting to discover who they are NOW, what they want and how they can make this happen.
My clients tend to be women whose children are at school so now have more time and energy to invest in themselves, and women who’ve felt stuck, lacking in direction or feel disconnected from themselves for whatever reason.
The focus is empowering clients to build self confidence and discover renewed meaning and purpose”.
What made you decide to work with me instead of a business advisor or consultant?
“As a coach I know how valuable coaching is. I wanted coaching because I know that what I do with my life and my business is within my control and that sometimes I get in my own way of moving forward. So coaching is a great vehicle to help us overcome our barriers and obstacles and see the way forward more clearly, and get in touch with what we really want.
I specifically came to coaching with Phil because he coached me over a year ago while I was still doing my training. As a result of being coached by Phil, I agreed to do a short dance in front of the whole of our coaching group (around 25 people!). I thought wow if this man can get me to dance in front of a group of people, what else can he help me do? I’ve now been having coaching with Phil for over a year. I feel like he really ‘gets’ me”.
Would you say Luminous coaching has had an impact on your personal life, if so, in what ways?
“Yes for sure – in terms of the questions I ask myself when I’m getting in my own way and also helping me to really clarify what I want. Its given me more of a sense of purpose and direction in my personal life. Decision making is something that I really struggle with and coaching really helps with that.
Now I have a clearer sense of who I am and what I want in my life, decisions are easier. Having coaching has also really increased my own self confidence and self belief. Phil is a really powerful coach who provides a very safe space to explore issues. He also offers lots of support, encouragement and praise and recognition of skills and attributes”.
How has coaching impacted your business and your brand?
“This is a work in progress. In terms of coaching, its about self confidence and self belief – I feel much more confident in my abilities and who I am and what I offer others as a coach. Phil used some powerful tools and techniques to help me really focus on my brand, which is women who want to connect with who they are NOW to create a fulfilling life for themselves”.