"I have loved the journey, meeting new people and new connections and lasting friendships with like-minded people on a similar journey"

Before I joined the Mindvalley programme, I had always had a passion for coaching, it's something I have always gone back to, even in my darkest hours, when my 9-5 was getting me down. 
 For a long time, I pursued the corporate ladder, and for many years it was serving me, I was growing and developing, having fun, meeting new people, but I had a mask on every day, I would show up in this character. It worked for many years, and I was very successful in what I was doing, but I was getting bored, feeling stuck, and unfulfilled. 

I thought to myself, I need a new challenge! So when I changed my role 2 years ago, and moved to another company. I soon realised the mistake I had made. The things I valued most were no longer there. The mask had fallen; what came to me easily previously now felt like work, and effort, and was a complete drain. A work culture that was non-existent and an environment I didn't align with, even down to the clients, products and tools that would inevitably make some jobs easier, were tougher and longer. looking back, my motivations for moving were misguided, and the role was in misalignment with what I truly value, and reality rapidly sank in. Is this really what my life is going to look like? Working for a company in an unfulfilled job, can I continue like this until I retire? Jumping from company to company, job to job, climbing the corporate ladder? The future was looking bleak. 

I could tell that this job had taken its toll; I had gained weight, I wasn't happy, I was in a relationship that didn't light me up, I was in a constant negative spiral, and all I could talk about was how bad things were. The New year had started, and it was not looking good. 

A couple of months into the new year, Persian New Year was soon approaching, and I knew something had to change. Persian New Year celebrated on the 21st March, was a chance to set a new tone for the year ahead. A symbolic time to celebrate the first day of spring and new beginnings, and therefore a new mindset. And when Mindvalley showed up on my Facebook feed, without hesitation, I joined. 

I have longed to revisit coaching, and somehow, everything seemed to align. From the coaching pod sessions to the training and learning, somehow time seemed to open up, and I was able to go full throttle into the programme without excuses and hesitation. (time was always my biggest barrier). 
 Previously, I had signed up for programmes and didn't complete them, wasting thousands of pounds without the commitment or alignment and yet somehow this was different. 

The programme was so well laid out, the amount of hours to dedicate was achievable, and what helped was I felt empowered to end my relationship that wasn't going anywhere, leaving more time to focus on the programme. 
 All the while, work continuously taking its toll, draining my energy, but I still managed to put it to one side, and still find the energy to be fully present in the programme. 
 This time, I was focused, dedicated and so determined. My "WHY" was stronger than ever, and I wasn't going to allow anything to get in the way of my dedicated time. Even if I had busy weekends, somehow we had lots of Bank holidays to help me catch up and focus on the learning before the coaching pods. This is me thinking the Universe was really supporting me and on my side. 

It was probably around halfway through the Mindvalley programme that I realised I had made the best possible decision, the heaviness of work was lifting, because I had a new channel to focus my energy, and this is where I want to spend most of my time. Putting myself out there in the coaching group, feeling vulnerable, and sharing in a safe environment was great! 
 Fran was sensational in her coaching ability to help calm me down and reflect on my career so far, and actually gave me space to give thanks, because it has served as a vehicle to get to where I want to be. It is serving a purpose, even if it is not AMAZING, I can still appreciate it for what it is, which helped to put me at ease to a degree, but not enough for me to stop pursuing my passion to launch my own coaching business. 

I've never felt more aligned than I do now, and I know I will have more freedom in my choices as I embark on a new journey as a business owner and Life coach to create a role for myself that I truly align with, and work with clients that I can help make an impactful difference. Something that had been missing for some time. Trusting the process and taking a risk on myself and trusting myself is probably the greatest learning of this programme. I keep saying I need to trust my gut more, but this course was confirmation that I know best for me. 

I have loved the journey, meeting new people and new connections and lasting friendships with like-minded people on a similar journey are amazing, and without the community, the coaches, and the programme can feel very daunting when going alone. 

I am so grateful to the Mindvalley coaches, and can't wait to start my new, growing and fulfilling career!