Coaching

This Is What Happens When You Commit To Coaching for A Whole Year

What happens when you commit to coaching for a whole year? I’ve been quietly shifting the way I work. I work with most clients from one to five years. Showing up as a thinking partner for a journey of creation, courage, and change. This is not transactional – it’s transformational. Here’s what I’m learning (and witnessing) from one of these sacred year-long partnerships: You don’t just chase goals. You become the version of you who creates them. The masks fall off. Trust deepens. You stop performing and start revealing. Your stories don’t run the show anymore. You do. You stop navigating alone. You’ve got a mirror, a witness, a coach in your corner holding the vision when you forget. You trade overthinking for action, clarity, and momentum. Coaching with me isn’t for everyone. It’s a sacred space that calls for a radical commitment – of time, energy, finances, and a willingness to play big. And if you’re wondering, “What could I possibly need coaching for over a whole year?” That’s the perfect place to begin. Because the real magic isn’t in the plan. It’s in who you become when you’re fully supported to play your biggest game. Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting.  www.coachfarah.com

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One Powerful Conversation Can Change Your Life

Yesterday, I brought a deeply personal question I wanted to be coached on – as I stepped into a new coaching container. What unfolded reminded me, yet again, of the quiet magic of coaching. It wasn’t about strategy, advice, or fixing anything. It was about being witnessed – fully, compassionately. Something in me shifted. A quiet clarity arose. A deeper truth revealed itself – one that reconnected me to who I am and why I do this work in the first place. The word that kept returning to me was “sacred.” It has become clearer and clearer to me that the work I do is sacred. Sacred in the way that a single conversation can shift the course of a life. Sacred because the ripples go far beyond anything we will ever see. Coaching isn’t about fixing, teaching, or advising. It’s about holding a mirror with love until someone begins to see their own brilliance again. Because in a coaching conversation, you meet parts of yourself you didn’t even know were waiting to be seen. And in that meeting, you begin to see life differently and live life differently. Like it shifted for me in that conversation – quietly, profoundly. Talk to me if you’d like to experience this. Sometimes, one powerful conversation can change your life. {Symbol: Infinity is a reminder that our growth, potential, and possibilities are limitless. This stunning visual by my dear friend, Terri Broughton, encapsulates my vision for 2025: a year of infinite possibilities, courage and creation that honors the sacredness of the journey I am on.} Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting.  www.coachfarah.com

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Nominated for 2024 CoachAwards

I am happy to share that I’ve been nominated for the prestigious Coach Awards in the Executive Coach category! This nomination is a beautiful reflection of the journey I’ve taken to help my clients push boundaries and unlock infinite possibilities for growth, courage, and transformation. When I first stepped into the world of Executive Coaching, it was a journey of self-expansion – one that taught me to embrace courage and push my own limits, so I could inspire others to do the same. As the countdown to the final voting period begins, I’m excited to share stories of the powerful work I’ve been privileged to facilitate and why this path means so much to me. Congratulations to all my fellow nominees – together, we’re making an impact! It’s truly an honor to stand alongside such inspiring coaches who are leaders in their own fields. If you’ve followed my work and feel it deserves recognition, I’d be so grateful for your vote! Your support fuels this journey to empower more lives and leave a lasting legacy. You can vote here. Here’s to courage, growth, and making a difference! What a special day this is! Remember, the most powerful way to live is to inspire or move someone to live better. So, if you’ve found a piece of your journey in these words and you want to know more about my journey, I invite you to join me further. Let’s continue the conversation. You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel and grab your free copy of “Dare to Be You” eBook here. Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting.  www.coachfarah.com

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The World’s Largest Coaching Session!

Are you currently challenged by any of these scenarios? – Managing workplace conflict – Giving and receiving feedback – Leading virtual teams – Managing stress – Navigating change If you answered “yes” or even “maybe” to any of these, I’ve got a great opportunity for you! I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be participating in a groundbreaking, world-record-setting event focused on spreading the transformative power of coaching – to 1000+ participants. This event is hosted by Coaching.com and endorsed by none other than Marshall Goldsmith and aims to revolutionize workplace dynamics by addressing critical topics facing leaders today. As a coach-mentor for this event, I will guide 20+ individuals through these key workplace challenges, providing practical insights and expert guidance. I’m really looking forward to being part of this unique and dynamic event that will empower professionals worldwide! Event Details:  Date and Time: May 8th, 10:00 a.m. US ET  Location: Virtual  Reserve your spot now: https://www.coaching.com/worldrecord/ If you are registered already, that is brilliant. If you wish to be a part of a future opportunity, please connect with me. May 8th a day of growth, empowerment, and positive change! Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting.  www.coachfarah.com

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Are You Choosing More ROI or ROL?

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Amir Kartouti is a master creator. His incredible masterclass ‘Insanity and Humanity – Welcome to the Wild Side of Coaching’ as part of the AJC Coaching School could not have come at a better time.  This past month, I really have been redefining what it means to be present from a place of love and create from simplicity. Amir created the experience even before the masterclass with his powerful invitation. I was ready and open to explore deep. He blew my mind as he showed up to the moment with vulnerability and being true to himself. Through his stories he weaved magic – that pointed to a very powerful realization. All answers are within. We have it all built in. Sometimes, we need to be gently reminded. Have you ever been in a room when your questions were answered even before you asked them? That experience was wild. Here are my learnings and powerful reminders from Amir’s unforgettable masterclass: Focus on ROL (Return on Life) – When I create my experiences, my reimagining business and my relationships from a place of love and bringing more ROL in my life, things open up magically.  I create with ease and joy, and the ROI (Return on Investment) goes up too. It made me reflect on all the ways I can exponentially invite ROL in my life and for my clients. Set up the table – When I don’t know where to begin, would I rather be useful or truthful? This is a powerful invitation to BE ME, honor where I am, to acknowledge I have different states of mind and to show up ‘in spite of the states of mind. Choose to play from here. Create anyway. Give myself grace and even have a daily mistake quota to make mistakes. This allows me to meet people where they are. Be the lighthouse – When I am connected in my own being and to my humanity, the more I am of service of my clients. The goal is to be lit up with ease and comfort of my being, so my clients have the space to find the answers.  The goal is not to be an expert or be the best executive coach or to have quick, better answers. When I am lost, remember to be the lighthouse. It is our humanity that lights us up. Be the curator of a museum – As a coach, I walk alongside my clients as a guide and we are in the business of slowing down, of settling down, of seeing what we see, of being in the moment, of being truthful. They find answers in this space, and it is magical. This experience reminded me once again that we can invite ROL (Return on Life) and create our experiences and our coaching business intentionally. I have tried to share the essence of what I took from the masterclass. How do you choose more ROL in your life? If you’ve found a piece of your journey in these words and you want to know what executive coaching really means, I invite you to join me further. Let’s continue the conversation. You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel and grab your free copy of “Dare to Be You” eBook here. Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting.  www.coachfarah.com

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