My Mission
My mission in life is to leave the world a more interesting place for me having been here, and I especially relish working with those who can make a positive impact in our world.
Would that be you?
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POWERFUL COACHING FOR EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
It's all about helping people discover their best in life, work & play
Fresh Perspectives - Rock-Solid Mindsets - Increased Confidence - Lasting Change - Compelling Futures
The chances are that you’re reading this because you’ve heard about me via a friend, relative or colleague. Whatever the case, welcome.
You see, I only work with two types of clients, those that inspire me and I invite to work with me, and those referred to me by friends, relatives or colleagues.
I'm Curious:
Do you passionately want to make a difference in life, society, or even the world?
Are you genuinely aiming high enough in your aspirations for you and those around you?
Are you unhappy with your humdrum life and know deep inside of you that life can be so much better?
Are you planning to make significant changes to your world?
Are you planning to make momentous changes to the world of others?
Are you prepared to let a setback stop you from moving forward towards your next success?
Are you truly leading by example?
These are just a few of the questions I may have for you if you were my client. In addition, I may ask:
Do You Have What It Takes to:
- Change your world?
- Be more successful?
- Make that life-changing decision?
- Increase your performance?
- Surpass your personal best?
- Change your mindset?
- Create the performance of a lifetime?
Of course, you do, we all do!
Sometimes all we need is some coaching support along the way.
IMAGINE
Imagine, what would your life be like if:
- You were better understood?
- You were better able to understand others?
- You could make better decisions?
- You could build better relationships?
- You were to be more confident in life, work and play?
- You could communicate with greater confidence?
- You could recover from a setback?
- You were to increase your performance at work or play?
- You could eliminate the fear of failure?
- You were to be motivated in times of discouragement?
- You could increase your chances of succeeding in all you do?
- You knew how to say, and mean, the magic word, ‘NO’?
- You were to take charge of your life?
Imagine what it would feel like to achieve any of these?
What impact would a shift such as this do for you?
How would you get from where you are now to where you want to be in all aspects of your life?
And would you like some help with that?
Can I support you on your way to achieving your desires?
You see, many of my clients are ready to take that GIANT leap to realise their BIGGEST dreams, or to conquer their deepest fears; others are ready to bounce back from a setback and willing to embark upon the next magnificent challenge in their lives.
And, the good news is that they don’t have to achieve this alone.
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BE YOU
stay true to yourself
When I’m coaching my clients, many of them revise their values and we dig deep to discover what’s really important to them. Often they recognise personal qualities they either didn’t realise they had, or they’d forgotten about.
We always speak honestly and from the heart with one another, and my clients frequently grasp the learning from past errors and judgements. The upshot is, we work; we work hard and it requires commitment from both of us to achieve the desired outcomes.
So, if you’re ready to commit, I’m ready to serve you as your coach.
LIFE
Create the life you want and deserve.
Determine your tastes and preferences and don’t be afraid to show them. And be willing to embrace change.
WORK
Already successful?
Then maybe it’s time to unblock any fears or feelings of being trapped and create the steps to the next outstanding level in your professional life.
PLAY
Whether you’re a mountaineer planning your next peak, a tennis player through to your next round, or part of a team about to row the Atlantic, maintaining an active healthy mindset is essential.
Apply for a Discovery Session Today
Does this sound like something you would want to explore further? If so, why not apply to have a powerful conversation in a Discovery Session with me to see if we can work together and create the life, work, and play you’ve dreamed of?
To discover if we’re a good fit, contact me whenever you are ready.
THE OPTILOSOPHY PROJECT
The aim of this Project is to discover the underlying characteristics of optimistic philosophers (Optilosophers).
Definition of Optilosophy
- theory, attitude, or state of mind that when having considered nature of knowledge, reality, existence, and experience in conjunction with natural, moral, and metaphysical philosophies adopts a profound tendency or disposition towards a favourable and positive outlook.
- a state of being whereby one fully embraces a deep sense of hopeful confidence regarding future success and unbound possibilities in which positivity far outweighs negativity, and right utterly triumphs over wrong, resulting in the optimum environment for an enjoyable, fulfilling life.
Optilosopher
- A person who adopts or engages in a state of Optilosophy
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11 Qualities To Live By
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Working with Paul Stretton-Stephens was one of my best professional experiences. He makes you feel that your views are important, and he is always eager to listen and to hear your point of view, your opinion, and even your suggestions.
He trusted in me which made me more confident and improved my self-esteem. Paul was always clear and there was no room for ambiguity or misunderstanding which made my tasks easier and I always was sure that I was on the right track.
His positive attitude and openness made for a great environment where he openly encouraged dialogue and communication. His way was transparent and you could trust him implicitly. I especially loved it when he shared his personal experiences with me which made me understand that those simple and so well-known “never give up” or “nothing is impossible” actually work and Paul is, indeed, the great proof of these slogans.
Zhenia S.
Paul, who is very professional and trustworthy, always makes sure that he has a good vision of the whole picture. He remains impartial to all situations and always ensures that nothing is ever left unaddressed.
He is a great communicator who coordinates individuals and groups with fluidity and ease. He is a fantastic listener who makes the most of your opinions and skills.
Paul’s extensive leadership experience provides an enlightening insight into the ownership of problems and the unnecessary delegation of tasks. He clearly leads by example - in my mind a true and fair example of a leader.
I.Camilleri
"I have had the privilege of working with Paul. He is one of the most exceptional educators I have met. In his dedication and passion in his role, he constantly helped me to improve and feel valued. Paul is a charismatic, ethical, creative, reliable and gifted person, for whom I have the utmost respect and appreciation.
I learned a lot working with Paul. Through sharing his expertise and invaluable experience, Paul contributed to my improving my communication skills and to the development of my creative thinking and self-confidence.
Paul is very personable with a natural capacity to see a person’s talent and is always ready to adapt to changing circumstances."
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Silvia Navarro
Paul is an enthusiastic, passionate and sincere coach that tirelessly worked with me to boost my performance for an important international competition. Paul took a holistic approach to coaching; worked on advancing my public speaking abilities, building my confidence and strengthening my executive presence.
Paul treats each client uniquely and adapts his coaching to the style that works best for each of us. When coaching me, he worked on understanding my particular point of departure and developed a targeted approach to fit my needs and learning preferences, showing commitment to my development plan and accommodating the rhythm to fit my particular ramp-up period.
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Candela Gasco
There is an incredible value in working with Paul. He is very easy to work with and his mind is always open. He listens deeply to what you have to say and subtly takes your ideas and suggestions and enables you to make decisions that help you grow.
Working with him has made me be a better person as he taught me to see problems from different perspectives before deciding which is the best direction to go in. Paul also has an incredible heart, and he treats you as you were his own family. I have learned a lot working with him both personally and professionally.
Laura G.
