We caught up with the brilliant and insightful La’Quita (La-KEY-ta) Garcia a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi La’Quita (La-KEY-ta), thank you for joining us today and sharing your experiences and acquired wisdom with us. Burnout is a huge topic these days and so we’d love to kick things off by discussing your thoughts on overcoming or avoiding burnout
2020, the year that was a great reset for many and it was certainly that for me. I now realize I experienced burnout in 2020. Burnout from so many things, BIG things culminating at once and struggling to find my place in all of it. It was also the year I decided to get certified as a professional coach. This was life changing and helped me gain clarity on my purpose. This also allowed me to launch my own professional coaching practice (Lighthouse Coaching Solutions, LLC) and commit to BEing more of the person I am to be. Today, I continue my commitment of staying true to me and my purpose and I am able to partner with others as they lead and live with clarity & ease.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
As a People Potentialist, I am radically focused on people, their potential and all the possibilities that exist to help them lead and live with clarity & ease. As an HR Practitioner in Tech, I consult with leaders in making people centered decisions which build world-class organizations. Additionally, I have carved out dedicated space in my weekly schedule to work 1:1 with individuals who seek something different from what they are currently experiencing in their world. I do this through meaningful conversations. I create space for others to BE, explore, reflect, create and ultimately realize the alignment of their vision and values.
I witness miracles occur weekly! When dedicated individuals commit to their development, the value & outcomes they experience are tremendous. Some of the outcomes I have witnessed are: pay raises, career moves/promotions, increased confidence, greater self-love, self-discovery, leadership development, personal & professional development, balance, success, clarity, alignment, career & life blueprints, transformation and ultimately, BECOMING.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
1. Deep listening skills 2. Dedication to lifelong learning (also unlearning some things)
3. Consistency
For those early in their journey, I would advise further developing their most effective qualities, skills and areas of knowledge. Additionally, I advise working with a professional coach, early on, to invest in greater self-awareness. And partnership with topic specific mentors and role models – learn from them. Be willing to challenge what you think you ‘know’ and have been taught. Be committed to learning/unlearning as a lifelong habit.
Finallly, be consistent in what you do, how you show up and the care you give to yourself. Consistency keeps you in the game!
Tell us what your ideal client would be like?
I love partnering with people who are hungry. Hungry to learn, grow & develop. I love partnering with people who have a vision and want a partner on their journey to realize the vision.
I love partnering with people who may feel stuck and are open to help in getting unstuck.
I love partnering with people who may be a lil. weary right now but know there is a path forward.
I love partnering with people who are open to change & transformation.
I love partnering with people who use to dream and want to return to dreaming and making things happen.
I love partnering with people who want to create.
I love partnering with people who know change is inevitable and they are open to it.
I love partnering with people who may not be happy, nor sad but know there is more for them to experience.
I love partnering with people who want to lead & live with greater clarity & ease.
Are you ready to partner in creating your path forward? Let’s connect!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.lighthousecoachingsolutions.com
- Instagram: @LAQUITA_LIGHTHOUSECOACHINGSOL
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/la-quita-la-key-ta-garcia-ms-acc-7799393/
