Rita's Story
As a professional actor in the business for over 10 years, I had become disillusioned with my own choices of income whilst 'resting'. None of my 'resting' jobs could match the thrill and excitement I felt when I stepped in front of a camera or walked on stage; a feeling of knowing I'm doing exactly what I should be doing in this life. I then started to play safe, heaven knows an actor's career can be quite unpredictable. I took safe jobs in offices knowing I wouldn't be challenged so I could save all that creative energy for after 5 o'clock!
Well, it didn't quite work out like that. By the time I'd spent 8 hours in an office doing something that made me feel numbed my creative energy had been zapped by 5 o'clock. The 9 to 5 began to consume me. I then had an "aha" moment, I knew I had to change something to maintain the excitement in my life whilst 'resting'. I also knew I had incredible skills, simply collecting dust whilst waiting for that all important call from my agent.
I then picked up 'Be Your Own Life Coach' and was immediately hooked. I agreed with everything Fiona said and loved her passion. I then decided to do exactly what she said in the book and step out of my comfort zone - and I did - by picking up the phone and calling Fiona.
We started to work together and the results were immediate and incredible.
Straight away I started to take control of my life and career and tackle practical issues that I had been forever procrastinating over. Within a month or so of working together we had discovered how to dust down my wasted skills which were languishing in the office and without a moment's hesitation I packed in the office job!
I now work as a performance coach when 'resting'. When working with a client I feel the same buzz I feel when I walk in front of a camera or step out on to a stage. I now maintain the thrill and excitement I crave whilst increasing my income and cutting my hours.
As a performance coach I work with a wide range of professions, barristers, teachers, basically anyone who wants to improve their overall performance in their career by exploring their concerns and self-doubts in a creative way. We work together on posture, body language, voice and approach. Clients get the chance to "let go". I also use these skills to work with people who find themselves on the dating scene after a long time out and who want to relax and show themselves in their best light. One lady, Sarah, commented "I felt two inches taller after the session and I bounced all the way home".
Well I'm the one who's bouncing now thanks to Fiona. It's such a wonderful feeling to watch someone's progress it gives me such a buzz. And the great thing is I can balance it perfectly with my career as an actor. "It's a Wonderful Life"!!!
THANKS FIONA
Rita Hamill
Rita has joined our team of coaches with her unique performance coaching service. You can contact her about personal coaching here.
