We recently connected with Brooke Wiley and have shared our conversation below.
Brooke, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Getting that first client is always an exciting milestone. Can you talk to us about how you got your first customer who wasn’t a friend, family, or acquaintance?
I got my very first client from a stranger. My first client was a referral from a complete stranger who believed in me as a life coach based simply upon what she had seen on my social media pages. I couldn’t be more thankful for that young lady for referring my first client because she ended up being my ideal and dream client. That same client also went from being at a very low place in her self-esteem and self worth in her relationship to blossoming into a full-fledged respectable, self-loving, strong and red flag recognizing young woman. Getting booked by my first paying client was something I was excited for and to prepare what I did then is what I still do now. I go into prayer immediately before every session. Having that first session that day has been just as glorious as all the sessions I have been blessed to have over the years.
Brooke, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
My name is Brooke Wiley, mostly known as Coach B. Wiley. I am a Certified Professional Life Coach and Published Author. I serve clients who have communication issues, dating drama and relationship woes. I help my clients solve, resolve and come up with realistic solutions on how to get over a bad breakup and how to be intentional when dating. My favorite part about what I do is helping individuals learn how to use their voice to set clear and respectful boundaries in their relationships. I especially love educating my clients on how to communicate their standards and how to address conflict when it shows up. I am the ideal coach in the dating, relationship, communication departments because I went through an immense amount of struggle in those areas and I taught myself how to overcome those obstacles. My books were written to aid and assist those who are facing repetitive challenges. My objective is to help you to level up your mindset and master the art of communicating in relationships and stop repeating the dead end dating cycle.
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
In this business of working for myself as a Self-Published Author and Life Coach there have been many times where I have had to pivot. Specifically with this being a social media society, I had to learn how to be consistent and super determined to show up most days of the week and speak to the camera even when I felt like nobody was listening. So with that being said, in this business of self-employment you must be creative, determined and you must persevere. There are moments where you have quiet times when you may think that no one is listening, no one is interested and you may even consider quitting. At that moment… having had those moments, I create a new plan. I go in a different direction. I take a detour. I do whatever is required of me to get the results and the desired clients I need to run my business. I reassess, I regroup and I reboot. That in itself is what has kept my business growing on several platforms till this day.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
One lesson that I recently had to train my mind to unlearn is that everyone is in the struggle. When in fact, any and all things are possible in life. I can literally have the romance I desire, the abundance I need, the physical health, the great bill of health that I want and a long full happy life. Growing up I was never affirmed or told that I can do and be whatever I wanted to be. So therefore, I always thought only certain kinds of people outside of myself are deserving of the big fabulous lives. When you have been lead to believe the LIE of being less than, that can be detrimental to anyone. I have uprooted that lie utilizing the tools I give my clients to get through their challenges. Affirmations, exercise, daily prayer and my unwavering faith has granted me access to a glorious and fulfilling journey in life. This renewed mindset also keeps my mental health boat afloat too. I choose to have dominant thoughts that will promote prosperity versus watering the seeds that grow weeds of fear and lack. I would also suggest anyone that comes across this article to do the same. Do not believe the lies of being less than that anyone tries to summon over your life. Instead, understand that you are more than enough as long as you believe you’re more than enough to receive whatever you want from your life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://coachbwiley.com/
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