Why Am I Here, In Coaching?
Written by: Wil Becker, Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
No! LOL, I couldn’t resist that. I am not even in the same field that I studied to start my career. I went to university for IT, computers and technology; I wasn’t interested in working with people. I knew that I would have to interact with people that would be in my department. I picked my field because computers seemed so magical and capable of doing anything! I remember that my first introduction to computers, I was totally enthralled and spend hours playing around in the operating system and with text-based adventure games. It was mesmerizing.
Then I got into my career, and I got to where I thought I wanted to be and learned that I didn’t like it. Not one bit. Oh, I work with amazing & brilliant people (some were actual rocket scientists)! However, the work is no longer fulfilling.
I had a few things happen in the office that really stressed me out for a few years. I used to have nightmares that my boss would come to my home at 7 AM and fire me. This reignited the desire to take greater control over my life and work. So, I started looking for options. At this time, we also lost our first home to foreclosure… because we didn’t understand that the deck was stacked against us.
I started reading the best books, listening to podcasts, watching videos, and seeking knowledge and information that would help me to find a new career and fix my money problems. I got connected to a few people that shared some information that helped me to understand the financial system and started to help me improve. Through that process, I learned how to communicate and work with people.
I learned that I have a talent for listening and seeing people for who they are and where they are. It amazed me that deep inside; there was this ability that I never knew existed. Over the next few years, I connected with someone who was willing to mentor me and help to accelerate my personal growth!! He and his wife helped me. I learned that I have a knack for working with people and helping them to grow into better versions of themselves. I learned that I could understand and help them see that version of who they are.
I believe that this world can be a much better place if each one of us is willing to pursue the best version of who we can be and live to our purpose!!
Wil Becker, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Wil is a serial entrepreneur with several businesses under his belt. He has served in several leadership roles over the last 25 years as a Youth Pastor and Congregational Leader. He has also served with the Boy & Cub Scouts organizations as a leader. He has moved up in his profession because of his leadership skills and his consistent self-education. Wil seeks out the best books and mentors to learn from. His desire to help others got him to start Turning Leaf Solutions and open the doors to his coaching business! He is excited to help you become your best self!!
