More musings from Andrew...
I've just found out about block quotes - I really can't believe I've written blog posts without knowing this. Going to have to go back and edit them now - but maybe not just yet.
When I was doing budgets, costings and forecasts for the Spend to Save team... my fellow-director hadn't yet started school. (Yes, the grey hairs are genuine.) All those battles with Excel have turned out to be useful - I won't say how many years down the line it is.
Some people become progressively less able to think for themselves the more times they are promoted within an organisation. Sometimes I wonder if they undergo progressive lobotomies - it's certainly one possibility.
Be very suspicious when people make exaggerated claims about themselves or what they can do for you. Obviously this doesn't apply to Qryztal.
On the other hand, never ever put yourself down. There are plenty of people in life who will delight in trying to destroy your self confidence - they don't need you to help them.
Speaking of foes, these can sometimes be found within one's own family (thankfully not mine) or disguised as friends. But they will always show their true colours in time. And when that time comes, having one or two true and trusted friends is going to help ease the blow.
If at all possible, build your support network when things are going well. Hopefully those people might be there for you if times get hard. But be prepared to be misunderstood and perhaps abandoned by the ones who are only there for you in times of fair weather rather than foul.
If you are kind and good-hearted... there are those who will take advantage of you. But you will reap what you have sown - the good stuff will be paid back to you. (I can't say what happens to those who cause harm, upset and distress to others - but you can bet it won't ultimately be pleasant for them. The seeds that they have sown will grow into a particularly distasteful crop.)
There are so many business coaches and life coaches (or even lifecoaches) these days - particularly in Surrey and south west London - so what's so special about Qryztal Consulting?
First things first: we've actually been there. Whatever your problem, we understand and we empathise - out of experience, not because that's what the training says we should do.
Next: we don't have any one-size-fits-all solutions. We work with you to help you find the way forward that's best for you. We don't do quick fixes; instead, we work alongside you to find the right solution - this will probably be unique to you.
It works like this: you speak, we listen, we ask questions, we check that we've understood you. We give you time to tell us all that we need to know. We might ask what seem like strange questions - but as you work through the process it'll all fall into place for you.
Whether you come to us with a business dilemma or something in your life that you want help with, you'll find our relaxed approach is the antidote to any psychological poison that's been building up. We might talk you through some breathing or relaxation exercises if we feel that's going to help you. But in every session with us you'll make as much progress as you yourself are ready for.
Isn't this all rather expensive? Not necessarily. Please don't be put off by what you can or can't afford. You will pay a fair price based on what's involved and your ability to pay.
Don't worry about having to take time out during the working day and having to travel to us. We offer evening and weekend appointments, and we come to you - your home, your place of business, or anywhere that's suitable.
One last thing: we're here for people with real problems. Our vision is to make a positive difference in your life such that you make progress towards your goals. So don't be surprised if we ask you to be absolutely clear about your goals before we work with you to help you attain them.
So, if you're in the London area and want Qryztal to help you, get in touch!
Phone: 07398 200318
Email: consulting@qryztal.com
