b'EDITORSLETTERWelcome to the first Anniversary edition of COACH Magazine.COACHs core message - the importance of professionalCoaching is about change and moving forward, about coaching - has been well-received during the past year, withexploring every possibility and finding creative solutions. the magazine being shared to reach all corners of the globe.Intense change has been thrust upon us now and is deeply This is something to celebrate and thank you to everyoneuncomfortable and challenging, yes, but this is where the power who has been a part of it, supported it and shared it.of coaching can help.COACH was built on my own cornerstone values of connectionProfessional coaches and therapists are needed now more than and community and, in the unprecedented global crisis we faceever as we know how to help and serve others using the skills with the Covid-19 outbreak, we have never before been soand resources we have. During this time especially, its important connected: albeit in a way we could never have envisaged orto shift focus from ourselves onto others to help where we can chosen.and continue to offer our services and build our businesses, now We ricochet rapidly between feelings of fear, overwhelm,and into the future.grief, anxiety and desperation to love, compassion,Its also the time to be fully and truly grateful for all we have in responsibility, connection and hope. In our current state ofevery single moment.physical disconnect, we are forced to stop, to confront and toOn the cover is the truly inspiring High Perfomance Coach,recalibrate. To think differently, to change our behaviours andJean-Pierre De Villiers, who shares his personal journey to be incredibly flexible in order to protect ourselves and eachself-mastery, heart connection and altruistic living. other.There are many more talents inside too, sharing a variety of In any time of challenge and adversity, we seek love andapproaches and niches. connection, clarity and purpose whilst also digging deep toLets support each other to face our immediate, most crucial discover our own resilience, flexibility and acceptance in orderchallenges and then look towards rebuilding, growth and to ride the storms. transformation to find new ways and create new foundations.We are not coming out of this the same people and its time forI hope this issue of COACH offers you inspiration and valuable a shift and to ask yourself who you really are you and what youinsights to educate, empower and inspire you, now more than want? Understand whats important to you and whats not; knowever.your values and how to live by them and to help others to do the same. As coaches, this is a pivotal time to implement our skills to help others to find their way through their own minefield. JOIN THE COACH COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOKTeresa Brooks is an award-winning businesswoman, founder and Editor of COACH Magazine, a professionally trained Coach (AC Accredited Training), NLP Practitioner (ANLP Accredited Training) and Mental Health First Aider MHFA (England).teresabrookscoaching.com02'