Chris Wilson, a master coach and principal consultant at Horus Coaching, has over 45 years of experience in manufacturing and aerospace. He started on the shop floor and rose to leadership roles in multinational aerospace companies. After retiring, he trained in neuro-linguistic programming and coaching, focusing on helping individuals achieve their goals. Co-author of “Reinvented You” with Pat Mesiti, Chris believes in small changes and authentic thinking for personal transformation. His coaching philosophy challenges clients to find their own solutions and take decisive action.
Chris highlights the power of coaching for personal and professional success. He shares his journey from aerospace management to coaching, emphasizing the impact of small mindset changes. Chris advocates for authenticity, planning from success, and taking actionable steps. He recounts a client’s journey from job loss to becoming a company director within a year. His coaching process involves challenging clients, eliciting their own solutions, and using structured methods to help them achieve their goals. He encourages those open to challenges and committed to growth to seek coaching.
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(01:02) Chris’ Professional Background: Chris discusses his transition from aerospace engineering to coaching, highlighting his passion for helping people unlock their potential through small, strategic changes in thinking and behavior.
(06:21) Coaching Philosophy and Methodology: Chris explains coaching as a process of asking challenging questions, helping clients discover their own solutions, and enabling personal growth by challenging existing beliefs and thought patterns.
(11:42) Success Story of Transformation: Chris shares a powerful coaching success story about a client who went from being jobless to becoming a company director within a year by changing his mindset and implementing strategic planning.
(16:03) Authenticity and Personal Potential: Chris emphasizes the importance of being authentic, removing self-imposed barriers, and recognizing one’s inherent capabilities by understanding and challenging limiting beliefs.
(20:02) Coaching Qualification and Client Selection: Chris discusses the key qualities he looks for in potential coaching clients, including openness to challenge, desire for success, willingness to take action, and commitment to personal growth.
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