Keith Miller, an iPEC graduate, Energy Leadership Coach, ICF-PCC Certified Coach, Mediator, NLP Therapist and 2009 President of ICF Los Angeles, talks with LAsThePlace.com about his coaching practice which utilizes the Power of Choice. 

LATP:  You have said that your Personal coaching practice assists clients to always feel at choice and experience gratitude, how is this integrated in your sessions and workshops?

Keith Miller:  When you are at choice, you are free.  What is more empowering then “Being Free”?

The challenge is that we all have negative knee jerk reactions to life’s events which make us feel like victims; yet when we explore the many choices of responses that we did not know of prior, our level of awareness expands, our level of joy increases, our relationships improve,  communications become rewarding and our bodies become more healthy. 

Coaching helps people form new habits that create happiness.  Most of us respond on “Auto-Pilot” from a negative perspective.  The good news is that by exploring and practicing new responses which support “what you do want to experience”, you become happier very quickly.

We are either focusing on what we have or, what is missing.  When we focus on what and who we are grateful for, the positive emotion follows. Try it; right now– focus on a time you were falling down laughing—pause– and notice the emotion that follows.  As we know, the contrary is true; when you focus on what is missing or gone, that emotion follows too.  The truth is that you have full control of your happiness, and that you are the creator of the way you feel and experience life.   Each step towards embracing Choice and Gratitude exponentially increases your level of happiness when you work with me as your Coach.

LATP:  As a trainer, what do you think attracts the attendees to come and participate in the iPEC programs?

Keith Miller:  What I hear from students is exactly what attracted me to the iPEC Coach Training.  After much searching, when I discovered iPEC I signed up the same day. Here is why I and others feel relief when finding iPEC:

iPEC offers ICF Coach Certification in one complete comprehensive package for one low price, with one of kind offerings such as both a Life Coaching and Corporate Coaching track; a personal 7 segment business development Coach and, Full Certification in the only Coach specific assessment; the ENERGY LEADERSHIP INDEX.  Energy Leadership is the only Coach specific assessment, created by the innovators at iPEC for use with personal and corporate clients alike, including 360 capabilities.
 
iPEC offers it’s training in person with in depth supervision and over 360 hours of education, offering its students all the MCC educational requirements.  iPEC’s program provides practicum experience as part of the curriculum, delivered in a supportive and nurturing environment.  Its philosophy is deep and substantial which allows clients to create sustainable change, and supports the Coach with ongoing referrals.  iPEC offers a lot for a little but even more powerful for me was the personal transformation that I experienced; I went from happy to happier and I wasn’t even looking?

LATP:  How do you assist your clients in creating a life that is true to their values and passions?

Keith Miller:  When we are in operating from survival mode, we do what we “Should” be doing, and often we are out of alignment with what we value, let alone our passion. Most people are not aware or, do not believe that they can choose work that they love and value; all while feeling connected and gaining financial success.  The truth is you can.  What would it be like to make a great income and feel good?  Feeling good is our natural state and our true job/obligation in life, to create a life experience that feels good.  When you are “doing” something that is in alignment with what is important to you, and that you are passionate about, “how can you not be successful”?  Through our Coaching exploration, you will be clear about what your values and passions are and, we will create a plan of action for you to take steps towards them now; How exciting is it to be in control of feeling good as you step towards what you value?

LATP:  You mentioned “being present and in the moment”, how is this of value to your coaching clients and what can they gain from this?

Keith Miller:  What do you feel when your thoughts are in the past?  We often feel remorse and regret, guilt, shame and sadness.  If only I had….(you fill in the blank).  Those thoughts bring us an emotional response and create your reality in this moment.

What do you feel when our thoughts are in the future?  We often feel Fear, Anxiety, pressure and stress.  What if …..(you fill in the blank).  Those thoughts bring us an emotional response and create your reality in this moment. What do you feel when our thoughts are in the current moment?   Notice when your attention is on this Moment, in the “Now”…. there are no challenges; there is only peace, tranquility and pure awareness without stress.  Those thoughts too bring us an emotional response and create your reality in this moment.  This is our natural state where creativity, growth and love thrive.

It is good to plan ahead and to learn from the past; however, when we allow our minds to “Spin out” without being aware of where our focus is, we are victims to ourselves and our thoughts.  When we are conscious of where our attention is, we are in control and choose our desired Emotional State.

Try it: Draw your attention to the last time you were falling down laughing and notice the emotions that follow….Who did that?  You did!  What you focus on is what you will experience.  As we Coach, you will develop an “Observer within” which will assist you to be aware of your focus, to be present and in the NOW as often as you desire.

LATP:  You encourage others to get more involved with their coaching career and network with peers, how can this be rewarding for them?

Keith Miller:  I encourage everyone to Coach:  When you’re gifted by surviving an Unthinkable Challenge, how does it make you feel to assist others in moving through their challenge with more ease and Joy?  A perfect example of creating your own experience; we can become empowered by the challenges we experience or we can choose to become victims.  Truth: we choose our experience of pain and pleasure.  Yet, both are available be experienced, neither to be rejected.

Ironically, when we attempt to avoid feeling pain,; that attempt creates the exact pain we are attempting to avoid because,  victim energy requires you to be small, requires that you avoid taking risks, separates you from others and supports isolation;  This generates the exact pain you were attempting to avoid.  The best way to resolve pain is to go through it consciously and look for, expect, and be ready for the gift.

Share the gift you have been given with those in need as, who is the best expert in moving through that challenge?  You.

The purpose we experience challenges in life is to assist others in experiencing their challenges with greater ease; this increases our positive energy and brings a positive feeling because it is rewarding to connect and to assist others.   Live your life fully and Sing your song.
 
LATP:  Through your life you have been an EMT, attended law school, have been an owner of a hair salon, and now have a strong presence in the coaching community. What do see as your common thread that links them all together?

Keith Miller:  To connect and understand our human experience.   I notice that we all thirst to understand one another, we all want to be of service, we all want to make a difference by our existence and we all want to leave a legacy.  How we each choose for that to manifest shows up differently for each of us.  Coaching brings a clear understanding of which “thread” you’re choosing as you consciously weave the tapestry of your life.

LATP:  After all the personal growth you have gone through and the professional path you’ve been on, what’s next for Keith Miller?

Keith Miller: To continue my growth and education as a specialist in releasing Grief and loss.  To assist clients moving from Heartbreak to Happiness.  To create a stronger Coaching presence in Los Angeles and to create Coaching programs for our children in schools.  To assist others in taking control of their life experience, and to consciously embrace happiness no matter which life circumstance they are currently facing.

LATP:  What changes and new direction do you see happening in the coaching industry?

Keith Miller:  Coaches are perfectly postured for success.  With a new political administration comes a new paradigm.  When “Systems” break down as they have, we sense “completion and death” of an old paradigm.  Then excitement follows as the birth of new opportunity is present; the seed which was planted long ago sprouts and is born; and a new consciousness arrives.

Coaches are midwives to higher consciousness and awareness; this assists clients to embrace internal belief systems, actions and thoughts that support a life of Choice.  Expect a great outcome with your Coach; More happiness, joyful experiences, feeling grounded in self and knowing that you are connected to everyone….. and everything. 

Keith Miller works with clients in person at his office in West Hollywood or over the phone.  He specializes in those recovering from loss due to a death, divorce, break-up, or loss of health.  He also loves working with couples and seniors.  He is available for workshops on setting goals, designing your future and living to your values.  Learn more about Keith Miller by visiting www.NoMoreGrief.com.  Contact Keith Miller by calling 310-351-4820 or via email at keith@ipeccoaching.com.  Additional information can be found under Couples coach, Couples communication coach, Couples renewal coach, Grief coach or Life partner coach at the directory of iPEC coaches on www.ipeccoaches.com.  

Keith Miller was interviewed by Alanna Levenson, a published writer for www.lastheplace.com and she writes blog entries for www.ipeccoaches.com.

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