Welcome to the Big Dream Program.
"What's my THING??!"
Figuring out 'your thing' and getting it started.
I work with at most TEN 1on1 clients at any given time. Ask me about availability using the form.
Info and application for good fit below.
Welcome to the Big Dream Program.
1on1 Coaching
Hi there! I’m Alex. The fellow in the video above. I have, perhaps you may notice, an unusual accent. It's because I'm from the Maritimes of Canada for starters, then spent 7 years as a commercial diver in Ireland. I sound a bit odd as a result ;)
Here's what I'm about: I think it is SO possible to figure out what the heck we should be doing in our lives. It took me 20 years to discover there's a different way to approach this, and I've spent my time and work since trying to shorten that learning curve as much as I can for others like me.
When we’re young, with fewer responsibilities… the future looks wide open, and we just *assume* we’ll walk, of course, right into our THING.
And then… Guh. It’s astonishing how quickly weeks and months slip by and turn into years… time passes, and still no lightning bolt seems to be coming to deliver our *big idea*.
Honestly, it’s easy to give up hope altogether once things like jobs, children, bills, other responsibilities start coming in. We think, well, maybe life just doesn’t work that way. But THAT doesn’t feel quite right either. There’s that deflated feeling, because… we can sense deep inside us somewhere that there IS more to life. There just is. If we could ONLY figure it out, but it’s so incredibly frustrating, disappointing when we just have no idea what IT is. Whew.
This work may be a great fit for you if…
- You have a million interests, and hundreds of ideas. And GACKKKKK! Just can’t decide which one to focus on, which one may be ‘the thing’ for you. It's paralyzing!
- You are entrepreneurially hearted / minded. Meaning you love the idea of ‘doing your own thing’ maybe, or even if you prefer a job, you really want your work to be meaningful - AND - lifestyle-friendly. These things are hugely important for you, and when you don’t have them, you feel very numb inside.
- You are TOTALLY INTO living your life more for the experiences you can have, versus stuff. You are not particularly sure this 'work at a secure mediocre job, or business you now hate in order to retire' is the be all and end all of your life.
- You feel that somehow this whole equation is not only about getting the right ideas figured out, but also your 'energy'. Your internal climate. That the best way through for you is going to involve both. I like to work on both.
- Most importantly: You sense there’s something great inside you trying to get out, if you could just figure out WHAT the f**k it is! ;)
the Road-Less-Travelled Mavericks’ approach to Kick-A** Life & Work Design
This coaching is by application only. For 2 reasons:
- I want to make sure I'm a good fit for you, and you're a good fit for me and how I work.
- I do a lot of other things, so I work 1on1 with 10 or fewer folks privately at any given time. First come basis. I typically dedicate my mornings for private client work. If this isn't a fit for you, you can check out my group Mentorship Adventure Club here.
The best client fits are those who:
- are entrepreneurial in nature, or very much into creating meaningful projects in the world.
- really want an approach with a mentor / friend that blends very grounded practical idea brainstorming, a desire to implement these ideas, AND...
- very importantly - feel that their internal life, their loved ones, their lifestyle, and their dreams are really important to any moves they wish to make in the next chapter of their lives.
- Are very interested ALSO in energy & meditation angles to learning more about themselves and how to use these understandings to help uncover the way forward.
IMPORTANT: Available session times are typically Mon-Fri between 10am and 1pm Eastern Standard Time (Toronto, Canada), by Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp, FB Messenger, or phone.
Beth in Santa Fe
Check out Beth's amazing work HERE!
"You [...] really help people connect with their authenticity, which is the only place to really build from that will feel solid, good and meaningful. So thank you! I seem to really need this sort of reflection back to me, and support right now, so I am so happy to be doing this work with you.
life."
How much does it cost? How do I book this?
This year's coaching series is $450(Cdn) per month. I don't have a minimum number of months to sign up for, though most clients feel 10months is a good minimum FOR THEM. I will weight my application decisions towards folks thinking more long-term, so long as we're a fit of course, as I can do better work, and so can they. 2 years is pretty common. All that being said, I sometimes have space for shorter arrangements if that's what's workable on your end. Ask me about it.
In our 1on1 monthly coaching, here's what we'll be doing:
- TWO 60min sessions per month - you and me - to work through and IMPLEMENT your next big life chapter plan. We can get a LOT done, so long as you are keen to accomplish a good bit weekly between our get-togethers.
- I will be giving you approx $600 worth of eKits and workbooks to do - some of them only available to 1on1 clients.
- This will allow you to experience a PILE of gorgeous progress on clarity between sessions.
If you would like to consider this coaching process with me, there are 2 things you can do.
- Email me personally to ask more about it if you're not sure, but curious. I'm at alex[at]bigdreamprogram[dot]com
- Or fill out the application form here. I will review it and be in touch to determine if we're a likely fit.
I think that about covers the basics. Hope this answers your questions, but if not, drop me a line.
Perhaps we'll be seeing a lot of each other in the very near future!
Big hug,
Alex
Yep. I'm interested.
Some words from others...
Michele in Vancouver, Canada
"I think people are pretty amazing and I also think we need some help along the way. This winter I really wanted to accomplish my “Winter Project”.
I had a bit of a slump probably due to the weather and changing hormones ( I know some of you can relate ; ) so I sought the help of a coach named Alex Baisley.
I told Alex I needed help with my 'Winter Project'. He kept me focused even though at times my energy was waning. He reminded me that my feelings were temporary and to just do what I could day by day, and plug away I did, some days more than others ; )
One of the things that I really admired about his work was how he emphasized my lifestyle and what was important to me. I have done this with clients in the past, but have never done it in such a way that the work was backed into the lifestyle.
One of the reasons I'm telling you this is because I really believe that even just five coaching sessions (that’s how many I had with Alex) can make the world of difference and align you with what is important to you."
Carol Takahashi -
Mediator and Conflict Coach, Toronto
"I have had the privilege of working with Alex Baisley over the past 10 plus years. His unique and empowering skills and approach to helping his clients overcome obstacles to achieving their dreams is Life Changing. The personal growth that ensues from each and every session with Alex has catapulted me into the person I want to show up as in this world.
Alex has helped me take my dreams, ideas and hopes for my future both in personal and professional avenues to a whole new level of actualizing and transforming ideas into tangible, easy steps to achieving what I only hoped would be possible.
In my latest session with Alex, he transformed a major set-back that had me questioning if the challenges that had come up for me could adequately and professionally be overcome. With ease, calm and guidance Alex was able to change the perspective from which I was viewing the challenges into solution based discussions. By asking 1 brilliant and introspective question, Alex provoked a response from me that included not only the solution to my troubling predicament, but also created the space for me to push past the original business concept we were working with to formulate business techniques and models to support and create a balanced lifestyle and dream career!
Alex focuses on the big picture ~ where we are in our lives, where we would like to be and what is important to us. It is not all about goal achievement with Alex, it is about creating a sustainable and abundant lifestyle with all of the trimmings!
Alex has many gifts. His outstanding compassionate, empathic and real-life approach to helping his clients’ with change, growth and realizing their dreams (big and small) is the foundation by which I have learned that change is okay, change is wonderful and the more I work on where I want to be in my life, the sooner I will see the results and move beyond the comforts of the known.
Alex’s unwavering support, excitement and encouragement goes above and beyond providing coaching services. Alex is truly an advocate for the cause of seeing people flourish in their life!
With absolute confidence, I strongly recommend Alex’s services to anyone who wishes to experience positive change in their life."