Meet Lorelei Fenton, former struggling coach, now Philanthropy
Professional
Lorelei Fenton, a philanthropy professional, had always dreamed of making a meaningful impact in the world. Despite her passion and expertise, Lorelei had been held back by fear and self-doubt. She feared rejection, criticism, and failure, and had convinced herself that she wasn’t good enough.
Coaching Session:
Lorelei booked a coaching session with me to overcome her fear and achieve her dream of connecting people with projects to be funded. During our session, we explored the root causes of her fear and self-doubt, and worked on reframing her mindset and building confidence. We also developed a plan to help her take action towards her goal, including networking, building relationships, and identifying funding opportunities.
Breakthroughs and Insights:
During the session, Lorelei had several breakthroughs and insights that helped her to overcome her fear and achieve her dream. Some of the key insights included:
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Recognizing that her fear was not a reflection of her abilities, but rather a result of her own negative self-talk and self-doubt.
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Understanding that rejection and criticism were a natural part of the philanthropic process, and that they didn’t define her worth or talent.
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Developing a growth mindset and recognizing that every experience, whether successful or not, was an opportunity for growth and learning.
Results and Outcomes:
After the coaching session, Lorelei reported a significant increase in confidence and motivation. She took action towards her goal, networking, building relationships, and identifying funding opportunities. Within a short period, Lorelei’s efforts paid off, and she achieved remarkable results. Some of the specific results and outcomes included:
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Connecting people with projects to be funded with an $800 million funding source.
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Earning commissions that would leave her never concerned with money again.
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Developing a growth mindset and recognizing that every experience, whether successful or not, was an opportunity for growth and learning.
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Increasing her confidence and self-esteem, and recognizing her worth and talent as a philanthropy professional.
