Eric Wholley,
Account Director, Overdrive Marketing writes:
Until working with Dr. Kevin Fleming, I’d always
wondered what was stopping me from having a full life.
For years I’d suffered the see-saw of work success
OR personal life success. And, the people around me seemed
to have the same troubles.
While I was alternating between work and personal focuses,
however, I often alternated between reluctantly accepting
my situation and desperately wanting a better life.
Finally, as I neared my 40th birthday milestone, I decided
that I would make a personal commitment to creating more balance
and more prosperity. I researched executive coaches extensively
and settled on Dr. Fleming for two key reasons:
He wasn’t interested in that “touchy-feely”
approach that so often goes nowhere He immediately understood
my situation and made clear, tangible recommendations about
how to proceed.. He has an excellent approach to conducting
business. We agreed that I would begin with a 360-degree assessment.
Dr. Fleming initiated the formal 360 Evaluation; facilitated
the survey analysis and reports; and, conducted a thorough
feedback session with me.
Having had some experience with other profile-building
tools as well as the Myers-Briggs tests, I thought I knew
what to expect. I was wrong. The reports and accompanying
information were, quite frankly, superior to anything that
I’d ever imagined. Reviewing the extensive materials
was like seeing an x-ray of my life. I was able to quickly
and clearly see how I was essentially coping with life –
not setting myself up to thrive.
As I begin the next chapter of my professional relationship
–and my life, I am focused and invigorated. The reports
and Dr. Fleming’s guidance has allowed me to be aware
of my faulty perspectives and embrace healthier, more productive
ones. For the first time in four decades I have a clear sense
of what I need to work on – and get this – it’s
fun. |