The surprisingly energizing effect of being yourself

Nov 17

A few days ago I came together with a client to prepare her to meet an investor.

‘The interview went well’, she shared afterwards. ‘I was well prepared and started by presenting my assets first - I might actually apply this each time now!

What is magic: I am learning to be myself again! The coaching helped me become aware that my greatest asset is myself.

It's time to put myself forward, which I've never been able to do until now. My education made me stay in the background but I realize that this does not help my business. Now I'm changing.

For a long time now, I felt… a weight that I had to free myself from, without knowing exactly what it was. Now I feel light.’

Wow! The surprisingly energizing effect of being oneself! So much more came out of just one coaching session than ‘only’ a good meeting with an investor!

PS: Permission was obtained from the client to share this story

Esther Lehmann-Sow

The surprisingly energizing effect of being yourself

“Esther has contributed tremendously to my growth.” — Lilian Dodzo

"Great coach, I am grateful that our professional paths crossed." — Paul Frederic Badiane

"Esther is able to see the big picture of incredibly complex situations, knowing how best to create positive change. If you have a big, strategic goal that needs to be achieved, you can count on Esther to see it through and to make it happen." — Odoi Odotei

"Esther is a great leader with years and years of working experience building leadership skills of young women and men with talents across West Africa. I recommend her coaching expertise for any young leader who wants to grow." - Sagane Thiaw

"Esther is an outstanding leadership coach; I am saying this from my experience. I am thankful for helping me raise the bar in communication, empowerment, and self-confidence." - Adrian Hera

"Esther is an outstanding leadership coach; I am saying this from my experience. I am thankful for helping me raise the bar in communication, empowerment, and self-confidence." — Nana Danelia

"I would highly recommend Esther as a coach as she has informally coached me over the years and I found her to be encouraging and challenging, pushing me to reach beyond what I thought was possible." — Anne Letzerich

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“Esther has contributed tremendously to my growth.” — Lilian Dodzo

"Great coach, I am grateful that our professional paths crossed." — Paul Frederic Badiane

"Esther is able to see the big picture of incredibly complex situations, knowing how best to create positive change. If you have a big, strategic goal that needs to be achieved, you can count on Esther to see it through and to make it happen." — Odoi Odotei

"Esther is a great leader with years and years of working experience building leadership skills of young women and men with talents across West Africa. I recommend her coaching expertise for any young leader who wants to grow." - Sagane Thiaw

"Esther is an outstanding leadership coach; I am saying this from my experience. I am thankful for helping me raise the bar in communication, empowerment, and self-confidence." - Adrian Hera

"Esther is an outstanding leadership coach; I am saying this from my experience. I am thankful for helping me raise the bar in communication, empowerment, and self-confidence." — Nana Danelia

"I would highly recommend Esther as a coach as she has informally coached me over the years and I found her to be encouraging and challenging, pushing me to reach beyond what I thought was possible." — Anne Letzerich

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