How to Motivate Yourself to Change: A Guided Coaching Session That Sparks a Wake-Up CallHow to Motivate Yourself to Change: A Guided Coaching Session That Sparks a Wake-Up Call
Why is it that we must be taken to the very edge of a situation to wake up and realise we need to make a change, before it’s too late? In this episode, I open up about two life-changing wake-up calls - one that nearly ended my marriage and another that resulted in a trip in an ambulance. I share the lessons these moments taught me about perspective, resilience, and the importance of consciously choosing how to move forward – because let’s face, most of the time we walk around on autopilot. Also, what if we could have the clarity of thought to make changes before it’s too late? That was my intention with this podcast ep. I’ll guide you through a powerful coaching exercise to help you reflect on your own work-life and set a new course for tomorrow or the next 5 years. Today, I am your coach ❤️. Summary: 💡 How my partner’s health scare stopped us from separating. 💡 The shock of a paramedic telling you they suspect you are having or have had a heart attack. Spoiler alert: the cause was laughter. I share what happened next and the learnings. 💡 A step-by-step coaching exercise to help you assess your work-life and identify changes that you will feel motivated to make, without having to go to worst case scenario. Here’s to your shining! Estelle Read Bestselling Author, Coach & Speaker Timestamps: Key Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction 1:04 – The holiday incident: a wake-up call 2:33 – Two life-changing moments: marriage crisis & health scare 4:29 – Discovering a lump: facing the fear of cancer 6:44 – The power of perspective and rebuilding trust 9:15 – The second wake-up call: laughter, chest pain, and a trip to the hospital 12:27 – The ambulance ride and confronting denial 19:57 – Using NLP and self-hypnosis to manage anxiety 25:32 – The “Three Chairs” coaching exercise: assessing your life 47:00 – Reflecting on the past, present, and future 1:10:00 – Lessons on resilience, letting go, and embracing change 1:12:00 – How to work with Estelle: coaching programs and next steps 1:13:45 – Final thoughts, resources, and how to connect Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: estelleread.com/podcast/ Connect with Estelle Read: linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee Access Free Resources: For free resources, book a discovery call or join The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE, or The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL, visit estelleread.com/ Please Help Us Grow So We Can Continue: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thanks for listening to the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast! Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice. #Motivation #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #ChangeYourLife #CoachingSession #WakeUpCall #MindsetShift #GoalSetting #Inspiration #SelfReflection #Transformation #LeadershipDevelopment #OptimiseYourBrilliance
Nov 11, 2025
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