How My Struggles Led Me to Coaching—and Why I Help Leaders See What They Can’t

I didn’t set out to become a coach.
At least not in the way I am now.

Back then, I was working in wellness using my degree, building my career, but I kept running into the same wall.

People wanted change. They started strong, highly motivated. But the habits didn’t stick. And, I couldn’t figure out why.

At the same time, my personal life was falling apart.
I was in a marital crisis, trying to do the right thing, trying to fix things, and was failing miserably.

That’s when the question hit me: What am I missing?
Not just as a wellness trainer, but as a partner, also.

And as a human being, trying to understand others.
I went searching for answers and stumbled into the field of coaching.

To understand the psychology of change, behavior science, and the art of asking the right questions, I could help people find their answers.

I completed many certifications. And somewhere in that process, I became the coach I wish I’d had during that time in my life.

Today, I notice things others might miss.
I help people see what’s in their blind spots and discover what’s been holding them back.

They leave feeling heard, valued, respected, and ready to move forward.

Do I wish I’d had these skills earlier? Of course.

But the truth is, sometimes you have to walk through the mess to learn how to guide others out of it.

#LeadershipDevelopment #CoachingJourney #MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth #CEOCoaching #HumanCenteredLeadership

Jeni Davenport-Furniss

Founder I Well-Being & Executive Coach

https://www.thestandingmountain.com
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