Brett Gallant vividly remembers the moment that sparked a transformative journey – a journey that has had an incredible impact on both his health and business.
During a coaching session with Dave Veale, Brett bemoaned how he didn’t have time to go to the gym.
Dave’s response was pivotal for Brett: “What needs to change for you to feel like you can take time for yourself?’
That question hit harder than expected. It wasn’t just about finding time to work out – it was about priorities. Since that moment, Brett has not only held himself accountable to daily workouts but has transformed himself and his business.
As Brett puts it, he “released” 125 pounds of body weight (he jokes that if he “lost” it, it might be found again).
He shifted his outlook from reactionary to visionary. He bolstered recurring revenue at his business by, remarkably, six-fold.
“Coaching challenged me. I had a limiting belief of what I could do.” – Brett Gallant.
“Coaching challenged me,” says Brett, the founder of the IT and cybersecurity firm Adaptive Office Solutions. “I had a limiting belief of what I could do.”
The coaching sessions helped him realize what he was capable of.
“I realized I wasn’t being honest with myself,” Brett says. “I wasn’t treating myself like my best customer. I knew I could do better – for myself, my family, and my business.”
Through ongoing coaching sessions, Brett was holding himself accountable to his personal and professional goals, and pushing himself to reach new heights. They helped Brett shift his focus from being “in the business” to working “on the business.”
He retooled his company, making the tough decision to exit the home computer support market in favour of managed cybersecurity services for companies, providing stable and recurring revenue.
Over the last three years, his monthly recurring revenue has grown by more than 600 per cent.
Focus on empowering
“The power of one-to-one coaching is transformative. When you’re an entrepreneur, it can feel like you’re adrift at sea. Coaching is the steady ship that helps you navigate.”
Brett shifted from being reactive to becoming a visionary leader. He embraced transformational leadership, focusing on empowering his team: “How am I going to get this done?” evolved into, “Who is going to do this?”
He has a newfound confidence. Once hesitant to speak publicly, he has now delivered talks in Ottawa, San Antonio, Edmonton, and Phoenix – and continues to inspire others through public speaking engagements.
“I see my old self in other people,” Brett says. “Coaching helped me become more confident and self-aware. I’m working on the 10x version of myself because I want to inspire others.”
Brett’s story is more than a tale of weight loss or business growth. It’s about the power of mindset, the courage to face uncomfortable truths, and the transformative impact of leadership coaching.
To find out more about the power of one-to-one coaching and how it can help you or your organization, reach out to us.
Comments