We’re looking forward to introducing you to Courtney Parks. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Courtney, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
I’m a spiritual person and I have a close relationship with the Universe. Some people equate spirituality with practices but I simply talk with the Universe throughout my day. I lose time when I give myself extra space to connect – sometimes during the day or before I sleep/get up when my intuition is strong and I’m not distracted. I know I’ve found “me” when I’ve risen above any issues and I feel clear and comfortable. It’s a huge gift that helps me both personally and professionally.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’ve been a Business & Career Coach for 20 years and I specialize in helping women create “success without exhaustion”. My clients are high achievers who want to grow professionally without burning out personally and women who are incredibly accomplished but can’t keep up with their own success.
Everything I do is designed to help clients make their work and life easier and make more money with less time, energy and effort. My background is in psychotherapy and, years ago, I had some intense jobs where I was sadly underpaid – so I know what it’s like to be exhausted by your work!!
The blessing is that I can help clients with both the inner and outer aspects of their success. I often say that working with me is like getting a certified coach, business & career consultant, mindset expert and spiritual advisor all wrapped in one. That unique blend is what works and gets results, especially for women.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who taught you the most about work?
My mom had a big influence on me when it came to work. She was very successful as a graphic designer and Director of Publications when I grew up and later as a business owner. She was a great example of working at a high level doing something she loved, being a strong leader, being smart with money and more. She was also a very involved mom who did SO much off the job. I really admire how well she did both professionally and personally – I also saw how tired she was, at times. My “success without exhaustion” theme is partly inspired by both her positive and negative experience.
Do you remember a time someone truly listened to you?
I’ve been fortunate to work with some exceptional coaches, therapists, mentors and healers over the years so I know what it’s like to be a client and be supported at a deep level. It is such a gift and truly transformative to have someone’s attention, care and guidance – and it’s one of the reasons that I do what I do as a coach.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
While attitudes are changing, I think many smart, talented people get stuck in the belief that working harder is the only route to success. Being committed is very important but there is so much power in narrowing your growth strategies, simplifying your activities and focusing on your zone of genius to increase income and level up professionally. Our culture sets an unrealistic expectation that women, especially, must work harder to solidify their perceived value – so even the concept of making more while working less can seem foreign. I love giving women permission to shift their mindset and restructure how they operate in their job or business so they can have more without doing more.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I’m definitely doing what I was born to do and one of my goals is to help others with the same. While I started in psychotherapy and there is crossover with coaching, I had no idea that coaching existed (as many didn’t) more than 20 years ago. The concept and how I work now came to me during my own visioning process. I later learned that coaching matched that vision, my unique skills and even my outlook on life. I feel blessed to have connected with and crafted work that fits me so well.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.courtneyparks.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyparkscoaching
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyparks
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyParksCoaching
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