Life Makeover Show 2008

Last weekends Life Makeover show in Hove was enthusiastically attended by all manner of folk looking to improve and change different aspects of their lives. There were life coaches, financial coaches, health and well-being coaches, career coaches,style coaches, house cleaners, personal fitness coaches, reiki, acupuncture, massage, EFT,Ayurvedic Practitioners-generally everything imaginable that can help you to practically take charge of your life and make it more efficient, rewarding and enjoyable.

And then there was me.
Getting Married From the Inside Out Coaching and Mentoring for your Wedding Journey. I wanted to try it to see if visitors to a Life Makeover show were more open and receptive to coaching and mentoring in this area of their lives because those that attend wedding shows-in general-are rather resistant to it.

Oh yes, they are stressed, nervous, anxious, confused, daunted and overwhelmed but because they are, on the whole, strongly influenced by the commercial world of weddings, it's difficult for them to switch focus and appreciate the value of emotional and mental preparation on the road to getting married. Many are completely new to the idea of life coaching and are unaware that getting married and planning your wedding, can be fulfilling, rewarding and enlightening -in fact a complete voyage of personal discovery and development that makes for a smoother transition from single to married.

Here, in this life-focused arena -as opposed to a strictly wedding arena-those who were actually getting married or at least thinking about it-were very receptive, intrigued and pleased to find me there.

I had some great conversations with like minded souls-shared my ideas for a change in how getting married is perceived and approached and generally had a great day. I'll definitely be doing that show again-it was FAB!

I noticed how the entrepreneurial spirit of the day kept things buoyant. The place was full of practitioners who really believed in their chosen path and profession and they were excited to share their knowledge and ideas.

Of course everyone there had a business to run and they charge for their individual services but there was a distinct difference in the atmosphere of a hall filled with people promoting products-like at a wedding show to one full of people promoting services that they are passionate about. At the end of the day-instead of feeling drained-I felt positive and uplifted and really, really encouraged that my individual style and brand of coaching has a definite place. Of course, I know that otherwise I wouldn't be doing it but we all need proof, encouragement and feedback to keep us going and sustain the original vigour especially if it is a solo venture of a unique kind.

I'm happy. Small steps in the right direction and as the saying goes, 'from little acorns......