Episode #47: Lindsey Lewis – Turning Torment Into Talent

Lindsey Lewis was a sensitive child. “The one crying about the bird that fell out of the nest,” as she puts it. Her intimate connection to living things was a challenge early in her life, but in this episode of The Coach’s Journey Podcast she describes how she harnessed the power of her sensitivity to become a passionate, brave and creative coach. Throughout her life as a magazine editor, communications consultant and now as the owner of a thriving coaching business, she has always taught and practiced yoga. She explains the importance of physical bodily awareness to the phenomenal energy she beckons into her coaching sessions. The power of an invitation is a key theme in this episode, and Lindsey explains how she learned to instigate and lead interactions that recognise and reflect the value of what she has to offer her clients. Our conversation comes at an exciting time and Lindsey discusses her work on a documentary that will showcase the work of brilliant people seeking to make positive change in the world – something she is well-placed to promote.  In this episode, we talk about: Easeful conversations Being ‘on path’ and what that can do for our health and our work How to create timely invitations to engage The terrifying, transformative thrill of group experiences How the way we do one thing is the way we do everything Lindsey has a wonderful way of describing the call to adventure, and how to overcome resistance to those ideas that just won’t leave us alone. She also outlines what she has learned about the skills that every coach needs to build a successful coaching business: Being her professional self Invitations Initial conversations Proposals Navigating what comes after the proposals She generously shares practical tips and advice on each one. To learn more about me, visit https://www.robbieswale.com/, and to learn more about Lindsey, visit https://imlindseylewis.com/coaching/ For information about my wider work, my writing or to buy my books, visit www.robbieswale.com. Music by My Good Man William: listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmeQUcTbeE31uFynHQLQg To support the Coach's Journey, visit www.patreon.com/thecoachsjourney and to join the Coach's Journey Community visit www.thecoachsjourney.com/community. Things and people we mentioned (that you might be interested in): - Robert Holden’s workshops https://www.robertholden.com/events/ - Martha Beck https://marthabeck.com/ - Rich Litvin https://richlitvin.com/ - Amber Krysz https://amberkrzys.com/ - Steve Chandler https://www.stevechandler.com/index.html - Carolyn Freyer-Jones https://carolynfreyerjones.com/ - The Prosperous Coach https://richlitvin.com/prosperous-coach-2-0/ - The Coach’s Journey Community https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/community - Joseph Campbell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Campbell - Finding Joe documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8nFACrLxr0 - Clear Self vs Clouded Self https://imlindseylewis.com/resources/ ABOUT LINDSEY LEWIS Lindsey Lewis is a professional life and business coach. In the business arena, she works primarily with small businesses run by caring, passionate people who want to create more freedom and income. She also mentors and supports coaches wanting to grow their practice and income. She has appeared on Roundhouse Radio, Breakfast Television, the cover of WHERE Magazine; has been a featured speaker at Green College at The University of British Columbia, Rhodes College and Simon Fraser University; plus businesses and organisations including SAP Labs Canada, The City of Coquitlam, The Vancouver Business Network, Grace Club Vancouver and CPHR BC and FuturPreneur Canada. Her work initially focused on supporting people with handling stress, and increasing happiness. Over the years, it has evolved into a mission to help create a world where each person experiences and shares their own inner strength, capabilities, and true gifts – in their work and in their life.