Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Christal Allen-Harrahill. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Christal, thanks for joining us today. One of the toughest things about entrepreneurship is that there is almost always unexpected problems that come up – problems that you often can’t read about in advance, can’t prepare for, etc. Have you had such and experience and if so, can you tell us the story of one of those unexpected problems you’ve encountered?

I thought being focused on the goal or outcome was the way to success. It is, but not the way I was doing it. I was obsessed with the outcome looking a certain way and arriving at a certain time. As you can imagine, entrepreneurship doesn’t always work that way. To pile on even more, I hadn’t developed a practice to self-regulate and take care of myself in those moments, which led to burnout. Now, I commit to goals with a loose grip on HOW it will happen and when. This approach has me enjoying the by-products of the journey so much more than I ever have. Focusing on the commitment also has me showing up differently. I’m asking better questions of myself and the process, and most of all I make time to be still, to connect with the answers within.

Christal, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’m on a mission to help people have better marriages through better communication. I help them stop having the same fight over and over again through 1:1 and group coaching. What I love most about this work is that it only takes one person to change the trajectory of a relationship. I’ve worked with women and couples to help them understand the core reason WHY they are having the challenges they are and how to create something beyond what they could imagine.

I was my first client. I had a divorce in my twenties and knew that once I decided to remarry, I wanted to do it well. Once I learned how to do that and continue to learn, I created a simple process that brings powerful results to marriages.

In my personal time, I love being with my family, outdoors hiking or kayaking, reading a great book, people-watching, or sipping a venti hot chai tea latte from Starbucks with oat milk, no foam, and no water (try it!).

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

I thought everyone else in business had the answers. When I first started my business in 2014, that was partly true. There was so much to learn from those who had been there and done that. There was a point in business where I became stagnant. I looked back over all of the big names I had worked with, the masterminds, the books, and oh don’t forget the courses! I thought, how in the world do I have the knowledge and strategies from all these great minds and not the results?

Even though all of those things are great, I had to learn that I need to make just as much time if not more, to hear from myself. Meditating and being still in the presence of God to connect with the desires of my heart was the missing link. To this day, I partake in regular podcast fasting. I really enjoy listening and learning from others but sometimes the only voice I need to hear is mine.

What’s been the best source of new clients for you?

The best source of new clients is meeting people in person and sharing that I’m a Life & Marriage Coach. Second, is word of mouth/referrals then social media.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://christalallen.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagecoachchristal/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christal-allen-harrahill-0982b296
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristalAllen