Alchemy & Coaching
Learning Through Action
As I’ve built my coaching practice, the idea of Alchemy and the book “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho have often popped into my head and I wanted to share why my two new coaching programs (Leadership Alchemy and Product Alchemy) are based on the concept of Alchemy.
AlchemyDefinition [al-kuh-mee] - Noun
A form of chemistry and philosophy concerned with transmuting baser elements into gold
A seemingly magical process of transforming or combining elements into something new and better
The word Alchemy evokes images of transformation and the mysterious process of turning a valuable thing into something even more amazing and valuable. The truth is, this is often how coaching feels to me.
When someone comes to me, bringing their amazing self, we talk about how they can become the version of themselves they dream of being. I don't work magic, but I'm here to ask questions, create a supportive space, and stir things up a bit. I chose the idea of Alchemy for my coaching programs for a few reasons:
Mastery of Elements - Alchemy is the ancient pursuit of mastering the basic elements of the world. Similarly, achieving skill in heart-centered leadership and effective product management signifies mastery in fostering business growth.
Innovation and Experimentation - Alchemists were pioneers, always pushing the boundaries of what was known. My Alchemy programs embrace this spirit of innovation and experimentation, encouraging participants to explore new ideas, ask deeper questions, and learn from both successes and failures.
Transformational Growth - Alchemy isn't just about external changes; it's also a metaphor for personal and professional growth. The Alchemy Programs aim to nurture this transformative growth, developing participants' skills, strategic mindset, and leadership capabilities.
Creating Value - Ultimately, the goal of alchemy was to create something of immense value. Similarly, the goal of the Alchemy Programs is to empower participants to create products and teams that deliver significant value to users and businesses, making a real impact in the market.
Program Details
For 12 Week you get weekly topical videos and resources, one-on-one coaching, and unlimited voice chat coaching. The topics include:
Leadership Alchemy - For leaders who want to take their leadership skills to the next level. If you want to lead with heart and humanity, without having to sacrifice your ambition and desire to deliver amazing results, this program is for you. Program curriculum and details can be found here.
Product Alchemy - For Product Managers at all levels who perhaps learned on the job without an experienced product leader or just believe in the power of expanding where they learn the craft from.
Go to my website (leahfarmer.com) and check out the details of these two programs. You can schedule time there to talk to me about it OR just dive in to work with me.
Now back to your regularly scheduled long weekend (at least here in the UK)!
xx,
Leah