MY STORY
Why I Became a Burnout Coach
Hi, I’m Steven, founder of Steven Blowers Coaching.
For the past 20 years I’ve worked in Technology and Cyber Security for large corporate firms, and have been lucky enough to live and work in Dubai and Bermuda.
During that time I have met people from many different backgrounds, led teams across the globe, and packed in as much into my life as possible (sometimes to my own detriment!).
I returned to live in the UK in 2015 after 8 years living abroad. I found my way of life changed dramatically.
Rather than a short 5 minute commute and wearing shorts to work in Bermuda, I found myself caught up in the 9-5 rat race, wearing a suit and being a rail commuter – it was a shock to the system!
I had a great job but something wasn’t quite right and over the course of 3 years my life wasn’t what I wanted it to be. Relationships, work, family life, friendships and my health were all a bit of a car crash.
Aged 40, sitting in my GPs surgery, I realised I was burnt out. I couldn’t sleep, I was always stressed, I had a constant fuzzy brain, and I was unable to get through most days without feeling utterly defeated.
I eventually decided to take some time out to travel, disconnected from the busy world, and started working with a life coach to try and find a way through burnout to a better life.
I noticed many people I met were falling into the same trap as I had – living a stressed, burnout, unfulfilled life as a result of taking on too much and not living the life they really wanted.
Being coached had a dramatic impact upon me and I realised I wanted to be someone who could help others in the same position I had been in.
So I decided to turn my personal journey into a tool for others, heading to night college to gain an ILM Level 3 Award in Coaching in 2019.
my philosophy
Burnt Out to Balanced
As a result of my own personal journey with burnout, I decided to create the B.U.R.N.O.U.T Recovery roadmap because I knew there had to be a better way to get though burnt out and build a sustainable life.
I wanted to be the person I needed when I was in the thick of it.
Modern life is stressful and it’s easy to get caught up in the constant hustle.
It’s therefore very easy to forget what actually drives you, what your inherent values are, and where your boundaries are.
At the very centre of my philosophy is helping people understand and remember what their core values and boundaries are. Once we know these things we can start to live our lives by them.
I guide people on developing mindsets that help bring clarity and balance to their lives.
By doing so they can then avoid the traps of constantly chasing their tails and not living the life that truly fulfils them.
My Life Now
My life now looks a lot different.
I try to live my life by ensuring everything I do meets my core values. Of course, that isn’t always possible, but I will always ask myself ‘Does doing this particular thing meet my true values?’ and ‘How much energy should I dedicate to this?’.
I still work hard but I do it with clarity and awareness. If I feel like I’m starting to go full speed all of the time, then I take a step back.
I live in a pretty village in Norfolk by the coast where I live with my partner and my dog Hugo. I like to get out in the fresh air and be active as much as I can.
Building my coaching business is important to me, but it fits into my life rather than the other way round.
I found a way to live a balanced life and this is what I want for my clients.
Ready to take the first step?
Make that first step towards being free of burnout and book in your complimentary clarity call.