About the instructor
About the Instructor
If I think back, as far as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to make a difference, have an impact, and leave this world better than I found it. After school I landed a job in the bank. My mom insisted it was a great opportunity and it would provide me with options for the future. And it did. I worked hard. I was dedicated and loyal and often worked till late at night. I fought for promotions and moved up through the ranks.
The first time I was sent on bank training, I fell in love. Dynamic, passionate trainers who made learning fun and engaging – I decided then and there this was my future. I spent the next 6 years working full time at the bank, studying nights and weekends and sometimes even juggling a waitressing job – and of course my social life! In 2002 I fell in love – this time with the man I would marry. Things happened quickly in the next 18 months. The bank retrenched 25000 staff. They closed their training department and outsourced everything - 3 months before I got my qualification. I moved to the other side of the country. Changed jobs. Got married.
10 years later I looked up from my desk. I was now working for a car dealership in vehicle finance. I was pregnant with my 3rd daughter. A salesman was asking me why I was so damn rude and miserable. In tears I said, “I don’t want to be here!”
And so began my path. We can all look back over our lives and see defining moments and people that have crossed our paths. That had altered the trajectory of our lives. I believe that each one of us is born to a specific and unique path. That we were born with the gifts, talents and personality to lead us to… and along this path. The curves in the road build the character that we will need for the next part of the journey – like a video game. If we learn the lesson, we can move on to the next level. The next 8 years of my life felt like a roller coaster. It got to the point where as soon as the proverbial paw-paw would hit the fan, I’d just look up to the heavens and say, “Okay, what is the next lesson I need to learn”.
So here we are… you and me… at this point in time. I believe both of us are here for a reason. I’m hoping that what I’ve learnt on my journey will add value to your life. I know what it feels like to be stuck. And miserable. And bitter. And the worst part was that I had a GREAT life. A great family, a great job and I was making great money. But it wasn’t enough. I had no purpose. I was unhappy and I was taking it out on my family. And I felt guilty that it wasn’t enough. My friends and family didn’t understand me. My husband did though and he encouraged me to chase my dreams. I want to be that person for you – someone that gets it and encourages you. That walks the path with you.
So let’s get started…