031 Navigating Life's Challenges and Business Success | Melanie Lay

Taking Back The Reins with Dina Shale

In this episode of Taking back the Reins, Dina is joined by Melanie Lay, a seasoned business coach with a unique background in accounting, wellness coaching, and counselling. Mel shares her inspiring journey from corporate finance in the UK to running businesses in Spain, ultimately focusing on helping counsellors and therapists grow their practices.

Mel discusses her childhood experiences and how they shaped her hyper-independent and forward-focused mindset. She highlights the importance of resilience and the ability to navigate challenging situations, such as moving abroad and building businesses from scratch.

The conversation also delves into the concept of fear and how it can drive individuals to succeed when their backs are against the wall. Mel emphasizes the significance of long-term vision and investing in professional help when starting a business.

About Melanie Lay:

Mel is a qualified accountant who left Corporate Finance after 15 years and emigrated to Spain where she has lived for the last 18 years. The last decade she's successfully grown her business coaching and mentoring business remotely from the Spanish desert.

During this time she has won 12 Business awards and also gained professional Counselling qualifications. She now works specifically as a business coach ethically leading Private Practice Counsellors and Therapists to success.

Join Dina and Mel as they inspire you to take back the reins of your life and business, one fearless step at a time.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Power of Forward Focus: Discover how maintaining a forward-focused mindset, even during challenging times, can help you overcome adversity and build resilience.
• Overcoming Fear: Learn how to harness fear as a driving force for success and how it can motivate you to achieve your goals, especially when faced with daunting situations.
• Navigating Major Life Changes: Gain insights into the process of making significant life changes, such as moving abroad, and how to adapt and thrive in new environments.
• Starting a Business: Understand the importance of looking at the bigger picture and investing in professional help when launching a business, along with the significance of patience and long-term vision.
• Niche Business Coaching: Explore the benefits of specialized coaching for counsellors and therapists, as well as the unique challenges they face in growing their practices.

By listening to this episode, you'll gain practical advice and inspiration for taking control of your life and business, overcoming obstacles, and pursuing your dreams with determination and resilience.

Listeners are encouraged to connect with Mel on various social media platforms and explore her specialized coaching services for counsellors and therapists.

• Free Business & Marketing Group for Therapists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businesscoachingforcounsellors
• Free Ebook : 5 Powerful Ways to Grow Your Private Practice https://melanielaysolutions.eo.page/achievebusinesssuccess
• Instagram profile: https://instagram.com/melanielaysolutions
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Melanielaysolutions1

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