WHO IS TISHA DUNN?  ~ INTERVIEW WITH ME

Q: How long have you been doing what you do and how did you get started?

I have been doing what I am doing for about 21 years now. You might be saying “Wow.. you’ve been coaching for 20 years!” I haven’t been a paid life and business coach for 20 years. I have been coaching others in multiple areas innately because it is my passion. A majority of my experience comes from my career as an educator and the opportunities to work hand in hand with entrepreneurs. My love for developing people I did innately  I am purposed to do this work.  

When I finally decided to participate in therapy to process the grief of my father’s death, I began to reflect on my life. I asked myself what I wanted to be doing for the next 20 years of my life. I knew it was time to shift the focus of my career. Then it hit me. I told myself I want to do what I am most passionate about and what comes naturally. When I realized that I am a life and business coach, I became the client first. I did the work with a coach and experienced the value of coaching. I saw the value in me and the need for me to walk in my purpose. 

I found a program that wasn’t a “quick certification” program. One that took the time to sharpen and develop skills to be impactful and one that embodied my beliefs. I strongly believe no matter what, life coaching should include conversations around health. I enrolled in the Behavioral Health Institute to pursue a dual certification in health and life coaching. I paid the full tuition upfront. Yes, paying the full tuition came with a bonus workshop and I saved $500. However, the number one reason I paid up front was that I wanted to make a big investment in myself. I knew without a shadow of a doubt that this is what was best for me. When fear tried to creep in  I dismantled it. When my budget was staring back at me cross-eyed, I worked that budget to make the necessary sacrifice.  It is so easy to say "I can't afford it... Let me think about it some more..." I dismissed the excuses and found a way.  I knew this was my calling and that people who will become my clients in the future were depending on me to walk in my purpose. So I did it!

Q: What kinds of clients do you work with?

I work with clients who lack confidence, because of fear, pain, and insecurities,  and are stuck or stagnant in one or more areas of their lives. I work with the people who are ready to conquer their fears. They know they have a purpose and they want to discover it or walk in it. They are ready to be the best version of themselves. My clients are people who have reached the point where they are determined to manifest their dreams. 

Q: How are you different from other life and business coaches? 

Most coaches want to give their clients lists of things to help them “fix” their problems. They truly feel their client's struggle and their need to fix what they classify as broken. I'm not here to "fix" anyone or anything. I don't see "broken" and I don't want to fix it or solve it. I see "good, better, best" and I want to bring it out. I believe people need support in "healing". My methodology is grounded in healing work, not fixing work. When working with people who allow fear or pain to keep them stuck or stagnant, it’s not about fixing “it”. I understand, greatly through experiences of my own, that the pain of the various circumstances in life can cause us to remain stuck, stagnant, and living in fear. Providing ways to fix a problem doesn't lend itself to true change and the ability to sustain the change. To truly transform and sustain the transformation, you need to understand the role of fear in your life (yes fear has a role), acquire healthy habits, and realize the truth about yourself (sometimes we believe the lies that have been told to us about ourselves by other people and even by ourselves).  All of which require healing work. 

So first and foremost my coaching is about transforming beliefs and mindsets so that my clients can be present with themselves and their lives in a whole new way. I follow that work with tools and strategies that are coupled with step-by-step guidelines and activities that dismantle the stronghold of bad habits, lies about one's self, and negative energy. My clients not only experience transformation but they also manifest.

Something else that makes me different is that I have a “holistic” approach. This means two very important things: One, I integrate health coaching into my services. I strongly believe that health has to be a topic when working to transform our lives. How we view and treat our bodies has a great impact on how we perceive, believe, and project; Secondly, I intentionally create a tailored program for each client. I select my teachings, activities, and how I deliver the coaching experience based on each individual client.

Q: What type of client do you work best with and what is expected of me? 

I work best with clients who are ready to make an investment in themselves. The clients who understand or want to understand the value of having a coach. Clients who are ready to stop surviving their current life and want to start living their best life. Clients who want an experience to eventually lead them to have real peace and even JOY in their life.  

Consider what you’ll do with me to be a transformational experience where you’re consistently taking action. No more worrying that you’ll never find something that works for you; you’ll open up to a very different way of thinking about fear and pain and full support while you achieve this incredibly exciting overarching goal: ending the war with fear, low confidence, and being stuck and/or stagnant so you can experience the transformation needed to manifest. Desires and dreams aren't fairytales. They are real. Imagine a world where everyone is operating in their purpose.  

For this to happen clients are expected to commit, invest, participate, engage, and be positive.

Q: Who does this program NOT work for?

I only have openings for 2 new clients per month in my schedule, so please know I’m very selective about who I work with, choosing to (gently) turn away people who aren’t suited for my program and won’t get the results they would have invested in. (It wouldn’t be fair to them.) 

My programs are NOT for those who aren’t ready to commit financially to their transformation, and it is NOT for those who just want a list of “things to do to fix it” (because if that worked for my type of client, it would have worked already). 

Another kind of person I won’t work with (without exception) is the whiner or the chronic skeptic, as well as individuals who consistently don’t show up to sessions or make excuses in order to keep putting themselves and their productivity last on the list of priorities. 

If you are one of these people, I gently and respectfully ask that you not schedule an initial conversation with me and I hope you understand why. We’ll probably just not work well together and I wouldn’t want you to waste your time or money. Is that fair? 

Q: What exactly is your system and what does it include?

My system starts by getting to the "Big Why" to formulate a SMART goal for your experience. Each week you will participate in a 60min engaging experience.  Research-based tools, strategies, and activities are planned and delivered during our sessions based on YOUR STORY, where you are, and where you want to be. The experience is filled with motivation, interactive activities, new learning, and a 7-day action plan between meetings.

We’re going to engage in intentional work centered around your goal using the “6W Questions” - remember those from 6th grade when you learned about journalism?  Can you tell I use to be a teacher?

The “6W Questions” are: 

What 

When 

How 

Where 

Why 

Who 

The “6W Questions” constitute a simple formula for getting the complete story on any subject.  

When I’m working with you as my client, we are definitely looking for the COMPLETE story around your goal. That’s why, in all my programs, I’ll walk you step-by-step through… 

Chances are good that other programs/ventures haven’t worked in the past because they didn’t have the steps that addressed every part of YOU - mind, body, and soul. 

My life coaching and business coaching programs are about YOU - mind, body, and soul. 

Q: Does this really work? 

Yes! Your STORY is critical for true transformational work! This approach shifts thinking and mindsets. The result of our work will have you feeling peaceful, powerful, and purposeful, maybe for the first time in your life. 

You will walk away with tons of sustainable tips, tricks, and strategies to manage not only your life but also your health more easily and to make your health and your life work for YOU (instead of the other way around). 

For my business coaching clients, you also walk away with tips, tricks, and strategies to manage your life and health as a leader along with the tools and strategies you need to start building your business or to transform your business.

Once you book your session, be sure to read the Success Stories document attached to your “Prepping For Your Session” email to read the stories of my clients just like you who have gotten this kind of result. 

 Q: What results can I expect? 

You can expect to: 

Q: How quickly can I expect results?

Your transformation begins the second you say “YES” and continues every day throughout your program experience and beyond. 

Q: How can I guarantee myself that I will get results?

If you’ve tried things and failed in the past, chances are good that you didn’t have the right support, the right system, or the right accountability 

In all of my programs, you’ll get all of these. 

Part of the reason for the significant investment in this experience is to ensure that you show up for yourself and/or your business like never before. 

Q: Will I recover the investment I put into this coaching program?

If you add up everything you’ve spent over the years on books, workshops, breakfast/lunch/dinner to chat with friends/family about becoming better, and all the other ways you’ve tried to build confidence, face fears, and get unstuck, how much would that be? 

If things don’t change, how much would you spend in the coming years searching for a solution? 

For most of my clients, the answer to both questions is A LOT. 

I want you to stop reading for just one moment to ask yourself, “What is a new version of myself, the best version of myself,  worth to me?” 

The information and skills you learn - and the personal transformation you make - with one of my programs will be with you forever, transforming your life, your health, and/or your business in so many ways. 

Q: Coach Tisha Dunn, based on everything I’ve read and heard about you, I know you’re the one I want to learn from. How do I get started? 

Congratulations on making a decision to become the best version of yourself in life or in business! I’m honored and excited to be your guide on this journey! 

Here’s how we get started:  Click the green "BOOK NOW" button to schedule your 45min DISCOVERY SESSION!!