A commitment to “directional correctness” has helped Patrick Quinton-Smith solve existential questions on the way to becoming the co-founder of a multigenerational coaching consultancy, Gen Z Coach.

In his fast-paced career, Patrick has overcome huge challenges by remaining true to his philosophy of maintaining a steady direction – even when sidewinds threaten to blow him off course.

When rapid success in the energy sector failed to bring Patrick fulfilment he took a bold step towards coaching, giving up one day per week to build his business. Just three years on, he works full time at the head of a consultancy that coaches young people while helping businesses to lead multigenerational teams more effectively.

Patrick speaks about the importance of the power of a clear and deep purpose and mission. He also explains the role of breathwork and emotional awareness in becoming a skilled navigator along his particular journey, which has taught him valuable lessons about the roots of his self-worth and the nature of what drives him forward.

This episode offers a refreshingly frank account of just how hard it can be to overcome fear, doubt, adversity and the deeply personal challenges that we all face as we seek to grow and live in accordance with our values.

Patrick and host Alex Whitton also talk about:

- The number of times you might have to receive a “no” before achieving your goals

- The benefits of having a niche, and how to let your niche find you

- How to weather the storm of lean spells and hold onto the bigger picture while building a business

- What we can learn from the challenges that scare us

- The relationship between adventure and growth

THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT THAT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN:

- General Assembly – Seven Career Coaching https://sevencareercoaching.co.uk/career-and-life-coaching-blog/seven-x-general-assembly-future-proof-your-career-in-2019-beyond

- Bulb Energy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulb_Energy

- Derek Appau - http://linkedin.com/in/dereka/?originalSubdomain=uk

- Mindset by Carol Dweck https://fs.blog/carol-dweck-mindset/

- Coaching for Business course, City University https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/short-courses/coaching-for-business

- International Coaching Federation https://coachingfederation.org/

- Gillian McMichael, Full Circle Global https://fullcircleglobal.com/

- Joel Burgess https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjoelburgess/?originalSubdomain=uk

- 16 'no's video/post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maya-raichoora_getting-nos-and-rejections-used-to-crush-activity-7351498362937901057-teIC/

- Diary of a CEO, “roll the dice” https://www.tiktok.com/@steven/video/7504384000891391254

- The Coaching business flywheel - https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/the-coaching-business-flywheel