Don’t get left behind! Learn the Juicy Secrets of ChatGPT!
Don’t get left behind! Learn the Juicy Secrets of ChatGPT!
Diagnosed late in life with ADHD and possibly Autism, I’ve navigated the complex waters of neurodiversity. This journey, marked by a struggle to align with societal norms, has shaped my unique perspective.
In my youth, a natural authenticity guided my pursuit of joy. This intuitive approach to life was pure and unadulterated, but it was not to last forever.
As I entered my teenage years and early adulthood, a sense of difference crept in, leading me to adopt a ‘mask’ for societal acceptance, a common refuge for many with neurodiversity.
The mask was a shield, a way to navigate a world that often felt alien. It was a survival tactic, but it came at a cost.
My initial career in programming was fraught with challenges. I grappled with fitting in, leading to a sense of displacement and uncertainty.
Starting a business, I hoped for fulfilment, yet I was plagued by fears and anxieties, particularly regarding financial stability.
This path led to physical and emotional turmoil, including chronic pain, overwork, and burnout.
Despite business success, personal fulfilment remained elusive.
A pivotal realisation dawned: pleasing others was a direct path to personal discontent. This epiphany marked the beginning of shedding my protective mask.
I learned that emulating others, especially those who are neurotypical, was not the answer.
The true answers lay within me, waiting to be uncovered again.
My passion for coaching stems from this journey of self-discovery.
I am now dedicated to helping others rediscover their inner voice, bolstering their self-confidence through supportive guidance.
Ultimately, I found what I had been searching for all along.
The key to fulfilment was always within me, a realisation that has profoundly re-shaped my life and career.
I’m a successful business owner, whose company has made over £15million.
I’m a programmer by trade, but I’ve had a number of careers and jobs and side-hussles. Find out more about me here.
I believe that anyone can largely have whatever they want, when they listen to themselves and focus on their strengths.
Instead though, so many find themselves working within their weaknesses, and failing to find the success they’re capable of.
My motivational speaking focuses on my journey to self-discovery. Anyone can have this journey.
Most speaking is around the 40 minute mark, although that can be customised to fit your requirements.
I’d love to answer questions from the audience, and I hope they will do so.
Get in touch for a personalised quote that will take into account your unique requirements.
Most definitely. This is a very common option today. I’ll prepare a speech which is suitable for this kind of audience.
Humour is a great way to engage the audience, so yes I’m happy to laugh at some of my unique challenges along the way.
Vulnerability is a key element of storytelling, so yes, this will always be included. I’m an open book.
If you have something in mind that’s important for your audience in terms of gaining motivation from my story, I will indeed tailor my approach to your needs.
Phil Drinkwater is a successful online business owner. Now a business coach, he supports amazing clients with practical guidance and personal coaching, focusing on small businesses, entrepreneurs & startups.
He has successfully completed coach training with The Coach House, a course accredited by the Association for Coaching in the UK.
PHIL@PHILDRINKWATER.COACH
83 DUCIE STREET, MANCHESTER, M1 2JQ
