We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Rachel Pointer. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Rachel below.

Hi Rachel, thanks for joining us today. Over the course of your career, have you seen or experienced your field completely flip-flop or change course on something?

I started my own healing journey by going to therapy. I struggled with anxiety, I had lots of insecurity, and I had some beliefs from childhood that were keeping me stuck! I had this perception that the only way to get through some of these pain points was to spend lots of time and money going to talk therapy. I should preface and say that this is a fantastic and necessary field AND I see a lot of the coaching and therapy industry changing. I did not gain very much from talk therapy, but it was a step in the right direction that put me on my way to healing. I came across other healing modalities such as hypnotherapy, EMDR, and rapid change work. These practices brought me so much healing and growth! Now that I have been in the coaching field for 8 years, I see how the industry is shifting toward these modalities more and more. Technology and science are allowing us to live our lives with more convenience and so many processes are being expedited! Therapy and coaching are no exceptions. Science is confirming the “why” behind so many theories and modalities that were before thought of as “new age” or woo. I see this industry changing and I’m so passionate about showing clients that inner work does not have to be a time and money-consuming process!

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I was a mom of two children in my early 30s when I began to feel restless. I wasn’t sure what was going on! I loved my family, I loved being a mom, and I loved serving my friends and community. There was this feeling that wouldn’t subside and after several years, I decided to go to therapy. What I realize now is that the restlessness I felt, was my soul asking for wounds to be healed, to grow into my potential, and to acknowledge hurts and limiting beliefs that were keeping me stuck. On my journey of doing this inner work, I found my passion and life calling! Over the course of getting certified and practicing life coaching as well as hypnotherapy, I have seen how some of the beliefs and practices in the world of therapy are actually keeping people stuck. There can be great value in diving into our past and childhood, however I have come to believe this is not always necessary. When people talk about past wounds without reframing their memories or meaning they’ve ascribed to events, they carry the energy of those wounds into their present lives and remain stuck. My approach with clients is to focus on their desired experience and when we discover beliefs that are blocking them from their desired experience, we get to the core of that belief and change or shift it. This allows clients to feel momentum and progress in a short amount of time! My foundational belief for my business and clients is that small shifts in our perspective, beliefs, and habits can move mountains in our lives! Those “mountains” are pain points or obstacles that dissolve with new found perspective and beliefs. I have a 6 week course called Shift that guides clients through the process of identifying pain points and obstacles. Then they are given tools and practices to shift away from those pain points. We also work on achievable habits and practices that support their desired experience. A few ways I support my clients in a unique way is that I provide audio support in the form of guided gratitude meditations, hypnotherapy, and affirmations to support their transformation. It’s an immersive process! I believe this is the most efficient way to grow or change taking the overwhelm and isolation out of the process

Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?

Training and certifications are wonderful! However, I believe it’s crucial to bring our own personality, insights, and style to our approach. In training, we are told to not steer from the script. I followed the script, but it felt so unnatural, especially doing hypnotherapy. During the 6 months that followed my certification and training, I gave myself the freedom to explore my own style and create my own scripts. It flowed and was so fun! I had found a new form of creativity that I had not tapped into before! As I’ve grown my business, I approach my clients without an agenda. I know that miracles flow through me when I coach because I am dependent on Divine guidance that knows exactly what they need! I have a tool bag of exercises and practices to share with clients, but it’s not a one size fits all. It was crucial for me to trust this inner guidance system and this is one area I help clients become confident in for themselves. It truly is a game-changer!

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

I began my coaching business with in person meetings. I still love the energy of being in the physical presence of another person ready to tend to their inner world. In 2020 like most businesses, I pivoted to take my business on-line. I had done a lot of work on my confidence at that point, however this pivot allowed me to explore another layer of confidence and skill to grow into! I learned several new programs which felt like wading through molasses in the beginning! However, I loved the feeling of learning something new and challenging myself! The other part of business that challenged me was, learning social media and getting comfortable putting myself out in the world in a way I had not done before. I hated filming videos at first, but I always came back to my belief that, “my calling and soul’s purpose is higher than my insecurities or feelings.” There were tears, frustrations, lots of walks to clear my head, and at the end of the day, there was peace of mind. I knew I was following the path I was intended to walk and I don’t know if there are many things that bring that kind of peace. Then I would connect with women around the world and hear things like, “I thought I was the only one that felt this way.” “Thank you for practical insight that I can actually use!” “What a gift your belief in me is.” This work is not about me, it’s about the women I am called to serve. Each one of them are gems and have so much power and beauty waiting to be unleashed!

Contact Info:

• Website: http://maketheshift.mykajabi.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelpointer.co/
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• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-pointer-79276422b/

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