How a business owner improved business, finances, health - and happiness
Life when growing a new business can be very full. So many things to focus on, so many things you can worry about. Steve Leggetter describes how he decided to take control and make the changes that have helped his business, his finances, his health and his happiness.
Before we started I didn’t know what coaching was or how it achieved it’s aims. I likened it more to a golf coach and personal trainer. I didn’t know what the boundaries may be. I had tried some other approaches such as hypnotherapy, with limited success. I wanted to find the best I possibly could – distance and money were no object. I came across Neil on a web search, and went in with open eyes.
How do I feel now? Wow! In control. I now understand what’s out there in my life and what I need to tackle. I’ve rummaged in all the dark corners, I know what’s there. I’ve prioritised and I’m not frightened – I don’t lie awake worrying about things that might have been on my mind, because I know how to deal with them. I know that when I do decide to do something I do it with energy, with vigour – such as getting on top of my personal finances- I’ve made some real strides!
I have a much clearer understanding of what my own business is about, it’s finances and the underlying numbers. I can see how that’s growing. I can forecast forwards, and recognise who are the clients I want to work with, where the profitable business is and who to say ‘No’ to. Things are much tidier and better organised. My personal finances have improved by £250-300/month, and my weight is down over a stone.
There have been times when the coaching has required me to go away and do some soul searching and come up with the answers, but the results become very sustainable very quickly. All the things we’ve done in coaching have made advances very quickly. I would recommend this service to people who are prepared to make a commitment and follow through – busy people – people who are successful but not yet content or happy.
Steve Leggetter - Managing Director and Owner - Assurance Consulting Limited, Provider of management and IT consultancy to government, not for profit organisations, charities and universities
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