Why you need a coach - with David Frank Gomes of davidfrankgomes.com

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#063 - Personal development coach and mindfulness teacher David Frank Gomes explains the benefits of having a coach to support you and help you find purpose in your life.What you'll learn[1:28] David explains that people come to him as a coach out of a desire to become more present in their lives.[3:50] How David focuses on ensuring that his clients enjoy the process of getting to a happy place as they look to get away from the excesses or “lack” in their lives.[6:54] How people attract the coach they’re interested in and the different energies coaches bring to relate to whomever they are interested in coaching.[9:21] David describes how he has managed transition in his life before becoming a coach at the age of 47.[13:22] The meaning of “success” and how the “being and doing” pieces of life drive people towards coaching.[16:01] Why fundamentally there is no such thing as a “new” problem and the importance of asking the bigger questions.[19:14] How it’s helpful to have the right mindset before working with a coach.[21:18] How a coach can help you discover and practice your own simple mindfulness techniques that will work for you.[25:59] How to go about finding and choosing the right coach for you.[28:34] The cost of engaging a coach and how you can find one to suit your budget.For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/63Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out all the resources mentioned by our guests on the Change Work Life Resources page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.