Sheila is a behaviour change and wellness coach and founder at The Primal Zone. She joined the Flourish programme which includes one-to-one coaching and small group workshops...
“I started working with Lorna more than 18 months ago because I felt I lacked focus, direction and confidence and was spinning lots of plates that were not all serving me well. I’d had quite a few accountability partners in the past but was getting easily distracted and seemed to be self-sabotaging my efforts.”
Sheila’s experience of other coaching workshops has been mixed...
“I have been stung by other coaching programmes that haven’t worked for me and I don’t turn up or watch the videos or join the generic group calls.
The combination of one-to-one coaching and small group workshops in the Flourish programme really worked. Lorna’s workshop presentations are good, and the groups are small and intimate with lots of opportunity to work one-to-one with others in the group.
I really appreciated the opportunity for reflection, open discussion and laughter. It’s good to recognise that you are not alone in the challenges and adventures you are facing.”
While Sheila had been working for herself for many years, The Primal Zone was still a relatively young business at four years old. It was important to make sure that Sheila was creating ways of working and a business that really suited her. Deep dives into core values and strengths are an essential starting point to shape the business...
“I apply my core values to what I am doing all the time. I am being authentic and individual, which is so much easier than pretending to be something I am not. This is what my clients see and receive.
The programme has helped me move away from fears of missing out on what others are doing. I’m not judging myself or making comparisons with others. I’m being kinder to myself. I don’t need to prove myself to anyone, but I am surrounding myself with cheerleaders. My confidence has increased in everything I do.”
Exploring Sheila’s vision for her business and her life outside of work really opened up her aspirations around what she wants to achieve...
“I revisited my long-term goals a few months ago and realised how many of them I am already achieving!
A significant goal was to create speaker opportunities and to be on the radio. Among the opportunities I have created, is a business radio show and an ‘inspired lives’ radio show live on MarlowFM! I have manifested these things because I knew what my goals were, and I focused on achieving them. It really feels that allowing yourself to understand and reach for what really feels good for you is not selfish, but actually a gift.
I do need to keep revisiting my goals and keep them updated as my aspirations grow, and the year is still young!”
The one-to-one coaching sessions evolved over time from 60- and 90-minute in-depth sessions to more frequent 30-minute sessions so that Sheila could benefit from being held to account, having sounding board conversations and mentoring around specific topics and challenges...
“Lorna was very responsive to my needs and my feedback about what I needed.
I now have a business that suits me. I know exactly the people I want work with and why. I know what I am good at. And I have many incredible client testimonials to prove this to others. And I know exactly how I want to work with my clients.
I am doing things differently – I am less scattergun in my approach, and this has meant I am calmer.”
Would Sheila recommend Lorna and the Flourish programme?
“Yes!
The sessions I have had with Lorna being my cheerleader have been better than any other coaching I have had. As a coach myself, I have a way of working that works for me and we recognised that I needed that style from my coach too. Lorna was open to learning, discussion and feedback, which in turn made our sessions productive, passionate, emotional at times and exciting!”
To find out more about how Lorna Thomas / Be The Best You In Business coaching and mentoring could support you to increase your confidence and grow your business with clarity, focus and control, book a call...