connect shan

“Can we pause for a moment?” I said to Nicholas Kettles MA CPCC, MCC, Coach, Healer, Trainer, Designer

The urge hit me out of nowhere, so I paused our coaching process. I got up from my chair, quietly made my way to the other side, and tiptoed to the top cabinet. And there it was, my dad’s camera, tucked away for 11 long years, still sitting in its dark corner.

As I held the weight of the camera in my lap, I surprised myself with what I said next: “This might just be the first time in my life that I feel like saying, ‘I actually love him more than I hate him.’” Tears streamed down my cheeks uncontrollably.

Nicholas Kettles MA CPCC, MCC, Coach, Healer, Trainer, Designer‘s masterclass on grief and loss felt like a rugged hike through the wilderness of dawn, with both shadows and sunlight on the path ahead. I hadn’t expected much when I entered the first session back in January, but within just ten minutes, the rational numbness shifted within me. It was like I was emerging from a fog, slowly but surely. After 2 months, we moved from winter to spring – from “the end” to the endless renewal.

I can’t recommend this masterclass enough to all the coaches who are looking to deepen the range of coaching skills while being a powerful coach. if coaching could be described as uncovering the hidden gems within ourselves, processing our grief and loss is like entering our emotional sanctuary and discovering the sacred waterfall within.

Each one of our waterfalls has its own shape and volume, nestled in different landscapes within us. Each time we allow ourselves to connect with those losses and give full permission to process the grief, we are closer to embodying the beauty and power of humanity. Thank you Johanna LundgrenAlex GlennieRachel Allan PCC CPCCJodie FoglerTom GoldsteinCatriona Horey (née Matthews)Eloa Hallam-Kettles For being the brightest stars when darkness enters. Your bravery and empathy empowered me fearlessly throughout the journey 🙏 

P.S.
My father was an angry and violent man, which made me run away as far as I could. Before he got diagnosed with cancer, he got into photography when he was in his late 60s. and that was the only thing really brought us together.

This photo was taken by him. I found it while going through his things after he passed away. Looking at this lotus today, it’s felt like his way of showing me that even from the darkest depths, love and beauty have the power to flourish.
To be continued…
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