What to Let Go of to Embrace Your Purpose | with Mike Simon

Better Than Best Podcast with Coach Red Wallace

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 Transformative Journeys: From Personal Trials to Somatic Coaching with Mike Simon In this enlightening episode of the Better Than Best Academy, Coach Red Wallace engages in a deep conversation with guest Mike Simon, a London-based somatic coach with a rich background in dance and personal development. Mike shares his transformative journey, from facing family court challenges and undergoing therapy to discovering and pursuing a career in somatic coaching. He explains how trials led to a realization of his passion for helping others, pivoting from a subscription box business to coaching. Mike and Red explore the significance of journaling, self-awareness, and surrounding oneself with positive influence as foundational steps in personal growth. They also critically discuss the coaching industry, emphasizing the need for genuine coaching practices over misleading 'quick-fix' offerings. Mike elucidates somatic coaching, highlighting its focus on body awareness and holistic well-being, showcasing its powerful impact on personal transformation. CONNECT WITH MIKE: https://linktr.ee/Mikegsimon 00:00 The Catalyst of Change: A Personal Journey 00:40 Welcome to Better Than Best Academy: Introducing Mike Simon 02:30 Discovering Dance: Mike Simon's Artistic Journey 06:16 From Dance to Coaching: The Transition 15:35 The Mental Box Pivot: Learning to Let Go 22:34 The Value of Coaching: A Deeper Insight 27:58 Demystifying Coaching: A Deep Dive 29:06 The Unregulated Terrain of Coaching 30:30 The Importance of Integrity in Coaching 31:28 Navigating the Coaching Industry: Pitfalls and Misconceptions 36:23 Introducing the CIGARS Framework: A Journaling Revolution 41:36 The Power of Journaling and Personal Growth 48:11 Somatic Coaching Explained: Connecting Mind and Body Join the NEW Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterthanbestacademy Book a FREE 1on1 Coaching call with Coach Red Wallace CLICK HERE: https://calendly.com/coachredwallace/30min If you would like to partner with this channel financially CLICK HERE: https://anchor.fm/betterthanbest/support 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Better Than Best Academy Podcast HERE: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-than-best-podcast-by-red/id1320076647?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tWDNsFMgKSYjzIrNzQRfT Anchor: https://anchor.fm/betterthanbest Youtube: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tWDNsFMgKSYjzIrNzQRfT Our mission here at Better Than Best Academy is to help you overcome limited mindsets, discover your purpose, redefine your personal brand and build your community. Connect with Red Wallace on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.redwallace TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@coach.redwallace Facebook https://www.facebook.com/R3DONE517

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