FAQ’s & Interview with Lynne Durham

How long have you been doing what you do and how did you get to be a “Love Your Life” Expert?

To answer this question, it is probably best that I share with you a little about what brought me to where I am today, coaching people like you on exactly what to do to find your spark and live a more fulfilled life. A number of years ago having achieved promotions and managerial status I was feeling stuck and bored and I knew I was looking for something more although I didn’t know what. To be honest, I felt the fun was missing from my life.

I have been interested in personal development, learning various self-help methods over the years and I discovered the magic of coaching in 2016. I proceeded to search for the right school where I obtained my coaching certification in January 2017, I continue to focus on developing my skills and I have added many more than the initial 100 hours of training. I had supported friends during their challenges throughout my adult life and once I became a certified Life Coach, even though I have been trained to coach anyone I was drawn to helping professionals achieve a life they love and this often starts with releasing their inner blocks. Once released, they are able to see with clarity their ability to achieve in all areas of their life.

The thing I love is partnering and being present with my clients whilst they experience amazing shifts. In their beliefs about themselves, their growth in self- confidence and their ability to see new possibilities and to move towards them with courage and be able to flourish.

I don’t believe you need to change your profession, you need to enjoy your life!

I have made a commitment to dedicate the rest of my professional life to helping other successful professionals gain clarity on what they want, to find their spark and confidence to enjoy their life.

Who are your clients exactly?

I work with high-achievers, often business owners and managers who are realising there must be more to life than they are experiencing now. They are ready to focus on creating a life that not only looks good on paper, it feels good on the inside (where it counts). They are ready to move from feeling stuck to knowing the right direction to take and how to get there.

What happens if you haven’t yet worked with people like me?

Having worked with a variety of clients, I have likely worked with someone just like you. Yet, if I haven’t, you are not at all at a disadvantage, quite the contrary. What my current and former clients have found exceedingly helpful is that I bring an extremely fresh perspective to their challenges and give them resources they’d not heard of or not been able to put to use before. Because of this, their outlook on life improves and their lives are changed.

How are you different from other “Life Coaches”?

Although any aspect of life isn’t off limits, I specialise in starting with small steps and creating healthful daily habits along with creating ways to bring positivity into your life. I only work with successful business owners and managers, in other words, I don’t coach people who are at the beginning & therefore focused on their careers. And I am not a Jill of all things coach, I refer those people to other coaches. What that means to you is that I am very focused on anything and everything that works for the ones who know they want more out of life and are ready to make it happen. What you get with me is no-nonsense, undiluted expertise on what works for independent professionals. I’ve simply become an expert at this stuff and that’s why my clients get great results (and I throw in a healthy dose of compassion, humour and encouragement, which always helps!)

What type of personality do you work best with and what is expected of me?

The Personal Success Solution coaching program was created for people who are absolutely committed and deeply serious about releasing negativity and moving away from the drudgery of your former life, meaning no longer searching for the next best thing or magic pill, ready to stop asking “will I ever be happy?” It was created for you to put systems in place within one year which will eventually lead to you achieving your ideal life and maintaining it. Consider what you’ll do with me to be an action learning course and you will be expected to take serious and consistent action. No excuses anymore, just a totally different way of thinking and full support while you achieve your incredibly exciting goal; achieving and maintaining your ideal life.

What type of professional is this program NOT going to work for?

Please know I am very selective in who I work with and I cherry-pick my clients, choosing to (gently) turn away people who aren’t suited for this program and won’t get the results they would sign up for (it wouldn’t be fair to them).

This Personal Success System is not for those who want all the work done for them and are not open to new ways and consistent change. If you fall into this category, it’s ok we’ve all been there; do yourself 3 favours;

Take inventory of what you need to declutter in your life – this will declutter your mind enough to focus on your life goal and your BIG picture. Once you start feeling committed you can start making changes.
Sign up for my free tools using the contact form at lynnelife.com. The free information will get you started toward your goal until you’re ready to work with me one-on-one.
Make a point to take one of my live seminars or webinars. This class will give you a LOT of things to think about.

Doing these three things will really help you get primed for our work. And when you’re ready, call me and we’ll get you started. (I’m in no rush and will be here when you need me).

Another type of person I won’t work with (without exception) is the whiner or the chronic sceptic, as well as someone who consistently makes excuses for not getting their assignments done or challenging every aspect of the program. If you are one of these people, I gently and respectfully ask that you not call and I hope you understand why. We’ll probably just not work well together, and I wouldn’t want you to waste your time or money. Is that fair?

What exactly is The Personal Success System® and what does it include?

Achieving your ideal life begins with understanding what is going to be beneficial to you, clarifying your values and finding out what makes you light up. Then, it means taking serious action on it. Here’s what the system gets you to do;

Strategize your unique position We will examine exactly where you are and what will compel you to make changes. What makes your life unique, who you see yourself as and how you think, others see you.

Create your ideal life plan Together, we will find out exactly your starting point and where you want to go; the WHO, WHAT, WHY, HOW of what makes YOU succeed, as well as the best ways to reach your goals.

Construct your compelling life In this section, you will find out how to craft a plan that makes you excited to move forward in life.

Craft your own personal habit wish list Here, we will have you see that it doesn’t work to only push yourself and we’ll get you started pulling your choices into your life with specific materials and techniques that really make a difference.

Get out there and live it We focus on communicating with your environment and personal advocates.

Build targeted action steps We look at what works and what needs tweaking

Implement systems for consistent action and results There is never a time that you will stop working on upgrading your life – unless you want to not move forward. The good news is, we will implement true systems to make sure it’s never time consuming or difficult. The systems we put in place will almost run by themselves and soon, you will forget any work was involved: Your Personal Success System is fully in place.

These are the steps to the Personal Success System that I have created after working with clients over the past 2+ years to help them re-write their lives.

In addition to these 7 categories, you will learn numerous ways to manage your daily habits more easily to make your time work for you to achieve your ideal life without feeling negativity whilst maintaining the feeling of thriving and not being deprived.

Does this really work?

Yes. The result of our work is an approach to living and loving your life, which over time and with your dedication, works consistently to attract all the motivation, enjoyment and success you want.

What results can I expect?

You can expect to:

Hone in on exactly what you want
Create a compelling life that will make you forget you ever had doubts
Make your present and future one you anticipate with excitement
Have a strategy for moving forward within the first three months
Learn how to handle your ups and downs more efficiently so you actually have time for more fun and more of what you want in your life.
Get out there and enjoy feeling energised and truly living your life

How quickly can I expect results?

Obviously, this depends on how long you’ve been trying and how much you put into the program. That said, virtually all clients see results within the first couple of months in the form of improved mindset and distinctly moving up on the happiness scale.

How can I guarantee myself that I will achieve more satisfaction, in record time?

By starting with setting the intention to achieve and really showing up to each call makes the most difference. Doing all your (self-appointed) assignments and homework. Be totally focused on improving your life for a period of 6 – 12 months. Understand that this is not a “quick fix” it’s not magic and it takes up to a year for you to plant the seeds and for those seeds to grow into the fruit that you can enjoy. But all my clients who have diligently applied themselves (even sometimes unknowingly) have successfully achieved their goals in much less time than they would have on their own. And have felt more positive about the reality of achieving their future goals than they have in the past.

How will we work together and what does the program entail?

If accepted into the program, you will receive total support from me via on-demand, personal email, telephone and messenger support, the full backup materials and resources, assignments, worksheets, workbooks, articles, resources, useful websites, a suggested reading list, and three one-on-one calls each month with me to work through what you want most and make sense of it all, to get you to set up a plan, strategize with me to get it right and to keep you on track and accountable so you are loving your life faster than you would on your own.

How long is the program?

Each program is run in 6-month increments. Why? Because, based on my experience working with clients over time, it takes at the very least 6-months for all the mindset changes and shifts you take on to “get it”. In the past, I found that clients who stayed for shorter periods of time were certainly getting results right away, but they were not getting to experience the flow of constant achievement that comes from doing things consistently and applying systems over a period of time. Their machine never had a chance to get fully primed and working simultaneously to achieve consistently. So, wanting the best for you, I now offer this program in 6-month increments.

Do people ever re-up?

Yes. People find that to achieve consistent results that will sustain momentum over time, the second or third wave of coaching is very useful. That said, you can choose any of the options, including The Support Program.

What’s the coaching investment?

You currently have 3 different options to choose from, depending on how quickly you want to see results, how much time you need to speak to me, or based on your budget level;

The VIP Personal Life Solution

Three 60 minute calls per month for six months

This program was created for high achievers who want to move extraordinarily fast in shifting their mindset. This is the most popular program and creates the best results, by far. With this option, we start with a 90-minute foundation session to get you clear and focused, then we schedule 60-minute calls three weeks each month, that’s one per week, & one week break each month to give you time for processing. This is to get you moving more quickly than you ever would on your own, stay on track and eliminate all obstacles in building your action steps whilst enjoying life more than you do now. With email support and the option of weekly accountability emails and emergency, 10-minute calls if needed. Worksheets, workshops and meditations are included and optional.

The Personal Clarity Program

Three 60-minute calls per month for three months

You will gain clarity and focus and gain momentum by working weekly on your goals. Starting with a 90-minute foundation session and with 3 calls scheduled in each month for 60-minute sessions and full email support, worksheets and access to workshops & meditations.

The Personal Support Solution

Two 30-minute calls per month for six months

This option is for independent self-starters who want to take consistent action in goal setting, and to strategically collaborate and brainstorm with me on any issues or assignments that come up, and feel they don’t need as much coaching with me to do this. This program is suitable for those who do not need full accountability and support as is received with the other programs.

So, which option do you think suits you best? And if you were to do this, when would you ideally want to start?

Do you offer any discounts and accept credit cards?

Yes, clients who are able to pay for their coaching investment in full enjoy a 5% upfront “cash discount” as it saves time and effort bookkeeping. We only accept direct deposit and credit cards.

OK, I know which program I want. How do we get started?

Great! Did you know that one of the most prominent characteristics of successful people is that successful people take action? They take educated risks. Yes, they make a mistake (we all do), but overwhelmingly, they are decisive and they take action. It is a well-known fact that these people make decisions based on their gut instinct. So, that being said, since this feels right for you, then go for it.

Here’s what you do: give me a call at +61-419 644 774 or email me at Lynne@LynneLife.com and let me know which program will work best for you in terms of the results you want to get. We’ll set up a day and time to start our coaching and you’ll receive a welcome packet over email. In it, you’ll fill out your client information, goals as they stand as well as your credit card information. You’ll send this to me at least 2 days prior to your first call. From what you write, I will customise a plan for you using your goals and where you are now and incorporate the steps of The Personal Success VIP Solution to make sure you get the results you want. And because you will have done this, when we actually speak the first time, we hit the ground running, to give you strategies & assignments and get you started on your path to more joy, in record time.

If I’m not sure I’m ready to get started, how can I sample your work at low cost to see if it’s the right solution for me?

I run regular workshops in Melbourne CBD (& online) which you can take. It’s priced to break even and you will get an idea of how to start. I will also have an online webinar which provides an overview of the whole system, and most importantly, get a feel for how I work with my clients. Past participants have overwhelmingly said that this was the best use of their time and money they’ve spent on their future planning. (And if you like what you get during this short amount of time with me, imagine what results the whole Personal Success Solution program would get you!)

I have a family and a busy life. Although I want this badly, I don’t have much time to spare. How much time do I need?

If you can even spare one hour a week, you will be able to take just one tiny step a week or learn one new idea a week. Know that this approach will take longer than if you throw yourself into it wholeheartedly, but if you don’t ever start, you will never get there. They say every journey starts with a single step and I know, personally, that I’d rather fail miserably at something I tried than never have given myself the chance to succeed.

The question really is: how much do you really want it? If you want it a lot, you will find time for it.

OK, I’m ready to do this for myself, but I have a couple of additional questions. Can I call you?

Good, sounds like you’re ready to be pulled into your future! Yes! If you have a couple of questions, just call me at +61 419 644 774 or email me at Lynne@LynneLife.com and I’ll answer them.