How Transformational Coaching Reignited an Executive's Career and Purpose

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Tristan de Terves, One of Thousands of Leadership Coaches on Noomii.

A few months ago, I had a client—let’s call him James—who, after years of professional success, had hit a wall. The passion that once fueled his career had dwindled, and he was struggling to find meaning in his work. His high-level executive role had become a routine, and although he was “successful”, he felt utterly lost.

In our first session, I used powerful questioning techniques to uncover what had been keeping him stuck. It wasn’t just the work itself but the disconnection from his deeper values. He had been so focused on results and outcomes that he’d forgotten why he started in the first place.

The Process: Our work together focused on clarifying his core values and uncovering his intrinsic motivations. I used tools like the Wheel of Life to help him assess different areas of fulfillment—his professional life wasn’t the only part out of sync. We then dove into a values assessment exercise, where we worked on identifying what he truly valued—not what others expected from him.
The turning point came when we employed mindset-shifting techniques. We explored not just his goals but what success really looked like for him. Once he had clarity on his “why,” we began to set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) that aligned with his values.
A crucial tool we used was visualization—he began each day imagining himself not just achieving results but living out his purpose. This wasn’t just motivational; it rewired his brain to see the bigger picture. His daily actions began to align with that purpose, and slowly, his confidence returned. Each session added more layers of insight, and soon, his energy and enthusiasm were infectious.

By the end of our three-month engagement, James had redefined his leadership style. He wasn’t just managing his team; he was inspiring them. He brought new, meaningful projects into the company, which reinvigorated not only his work but his colleagues as well.

Client Feedback: “Working with Tristan was a game-changer. I had been so focused on ‘climbing the ladder’ that I forgot why I was climbing in the first place. The coaching process helped me reconnect with my core values and redefine my path forward. I don’t just feel successful again—I feel fulfilled.”

If you’re ready to realign your career with your values, let’s talk! Transformational coaching could be the shift you’ve been looking for.