Meet the team
Ian & Terri Russell
Helping people reach their true potentials for health, wealth and success
Experience transformative coaching that helps you harness your unique strengths to drive success.
We help you navigate new ideas, ensuring your voice is heard and your visions come to life.
Develop practical tools and strategies to elevate teamwork, inspire motivation, and achieve collective goals.
Helping people reach their true potentials for health, wealth and success
One of the most crucial lessons I learned during my time as a technical IT Architect was to always prepare three scenarios when approaching any situation: a “quick fix,” a medium-term solution, and a long-term strategy. My mantra became "fail fast, fail early." I have applied this philosophy in business with great success. In my experience, too many individuals invest excessive time in the planning phase of a project or new venture, fixating on reasons for potential failure instead of focusing on how to achieve success. I align with Richard Branson's attitude of “Screw it, Let's Do It.” Take risks, make mistakes, learn valuable lessons along the way, but most importantly, take action.
I have explored a wide array of topics, ranging from Marketing and Management to Life and Crisis Counseling. I then spent many years pursuing IT engineering courses and project management, followed by studies in finance and investment, culminating in an Executive Coaching and Management Course at the University of Cape Town.
Among all the training and development I have undertaken, I value coaching and mentoring the most, along with the QBE (Qualified by Experience) designation I proudly award myself.
When you choose me as your coach, be prepared to be challenged and pushed beyond your comfort zone. I utilize the GROW model as the foundation for our coaching journey:
G - Set your goal
R - Understand your realities
O - Explore your options
W - Determine your way forward
Here’s what you can expect from your six-month coaching experience:
**Initial Meeting (60 min):** We will begin by getting to know each other, exploring what led you to seek coaching, discussing your goals, and assessing your current situation. Most importantly, we'll focus on what you truly want and need to succeed.
**The Proposal (120 min):** In this session, we will develop your personalized project plan. This could involve creating a vision board, completing a personality assessment, or drafting a business plan with specific milestones and metrics. The methodology we choose will be tailored to align with your goals.
**The Process:** These dynamic weekly sessions (30 min each) will allow us to check in regularly to assess your progress and evaluate your current situation. We will work on next steps and make necessary adjustments to your initial plan. Throughout this journey, I will serve as your accountability partner.
**The Summary:** We will conclude with a comprehensive plan and the tools you need to foster your future growth.
At each stage of this process, you will gain a profound understanding of yourself, clarify what you want to achieve, and outline how you'll get there.
I thrive on collaborating with individuals who have ambitious ideas but are unsure of how to take the first step! Some of my favorite conversation starters include:
- I have an idea at work that I want to implement, but I'm worried my voice won't be heard.
- I feel stuck and need something new to reignite my passion for work and life.
- I’ve conceived a brilliant business idea, yet I’m uncertain about where to begin.
- I need to assist my team in collaborating more effectively to achieve better results.
- I’ve been assigned a new project or role at work, and I’m seeking guidance on how to start.
My ideal clients include:
- Team leaders, supervisors, and middle managers who are struggling to lead, motivate, and inspire their teams.
- Individuals seeking opportunities to implement new ideas, transition into a new role, or launch a new business.
My mission is to help my clients:
- Gain momentum swiftly by leveraging their strengths in practical ways that enhance their careers and team performance.
- Build confidence to step out of their comfort zones, take ownership of their learning and growth, and muster the courage to initiate solutions.
- Develop actionable strategies to achieve their goals.
My passion for coaching stems from witnessing individuals succeed as they grow in confidence in their abilities.
Let me help you uncover your strengths and accelerate your journey towards achieving your goals!
I have had the privilege of working with a range of organizations, from small startups to large corporate giants, including the top four banks in South Africa and a major telecommunications company. What unites these diverse entities is the passion and commitment of their people, which drives their success and sustains it over time.
Jim Whitehurst aptly articulated this shift in his book "Open Organization," emphasizing that businesses must move away from "Command and Control" to embrace "Connect and Collaborate." It's essential for organizations to cultivate a genuine meritocracy of ideas and redefine the concept of leadership.
Having explored these principles and been fortunate to participate in this transformative process for many years, I bring a wealth of experience to my coaching practice.