CHINWAG: with Brin McCredden | Bendigo Blogger
Bendigo Blogger – Leah Ladson
Chinwag: with Brin McCredden
At the time Brin emailed me last year to book a photoshoot, I was fully booked out. But the morning she emailed, I had a cancellation (which is so rare!) and from that moment, I had a feeling it was meant to be!
I turned up to Brin’s home office and was greeted by Brin and her Mum, with the 2 biggest smiles and I instantly felt at ease.
I knew Brin was a coach, but there were a few titles under her name that I didn’t quite understand… so I literally spent the whole shoot chatting and shooting at the same time, getting an understanding of what it is Brin does. And let me tell you, it’s kind of mind-blowing.
Brin is a qualified in NLP, Hypnosis and Time Line Therapy and coaches you to love the life that you live.
I honestly could have stayed and talked all day, it was incredible.
So… I wanted (NEEDED) to share this wonderful human with you… Here it goes!
1. Let’s start with the deep questions… You are a new addition in a crayon box, which colour would you be?
I think I would be a multi-colour rainbow crayon. Variety is the spice of life and I’m a big believer that you can have it all!
2. Why did you start your business?
Starting my own business just seemed to be the next logical step for me. I’ve always been passionate about good mental wellbeing and supporting people to thrive by living a life they love.
Through my studies and research of my own I feel that when it comes to creating powerful, positive and long-lasting change in a person’s life, there is never a one-size-fits-all option… Running my own business has given me the freedom to provide a personalized service that I struggled to find elsewhere.
3. What was your biggest business hurdle to overcome?
My biggest business hurdle to overcome – particularly in the beginning – has been selling myself. Unlike so many other businesses, I don’t have a physical product to sell. My service, while life-changing and exciting, is intangible. Being raised to believe humility is very important, it was definitely a challenge to promote myself and the skills I have.
4. What is your biggest achievement to date?
My biggest achievement would have to be completing my NLP Trainers Training last year. This training was one of the most challenging, exhausting and rewarding experiences I’ve had all rolled into one month. Finding out at the end that I achieved 100% on the 7-hour exam was so overwhelming I didn’t know whether I was going to cry, laugh or pass out!
5. What is your favourite 90’s jam?
Definitely MMMBop by Hanson… it’s a classic!
6. Tell us something that your customers might not know about you.
Often, people ask me what I specialize in.
You know that one thing in your life that you always seem to get stuck
on… or that you’re not happy with and bothers you… or that isn’t working for you…? Yeah, you know… THAT!
That’s what I specialize in.
7. What is your favourite part of running your own business?
My favourite part of running my own business is having the creative freedom to design my business around what feeds my own happiness. Watching people grow and transform their own lives, teaching new skills and connecting with people who are invested in making a solid difference in their own lives is something that feeds my soul.
8. What do you think about when you are alone in the car?
Honestly, I don’t think about much when I’m alone in the car. Usually, I like to put on my favourite playlist and get cruising!
9. What are you excited for?
I’m excited for the future! This coming year is full of opportunities for me to build upon my skills with my mentors who I believe are some of the best in the industry. I consider myself a life-long student and there is always more to learn (even after 6 years!).
I’m excited to throw myself into teaching other people how to change their own lives and the lives of others while certifying more Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy®, Hypnosis and NLP Coaching Practitioners.
I know from my own personal experience and from observing the lives of those around me that it really only takes a single moment for your whole life to change. I can’t wait to discover what moments the year ahead holds for me.
10. Who are you business idols? Who inspires you?
My parents. Both my parents have worked together in their own businesses since their early 20’s. Watching them while I was growing up they made it look so natural and achievable!
11. How would you describe your job to a child?
My job is to help people be happy and love the life that they are living… or to help them change their life so they are living a life they love!
12. Tell us 5 fun facts about yourself (personal or business)
- I can’t cook
- I can play the spoons (ironic seeing as I can’t cook)
- I 2 fur babies… A dog called Gypsy Rose-Lee and a cat called Jazz!
- I have clients not only locally but all over Australia and connect with them through the magic of technology.
- While many of the modalities I use with clients are very modern and innovative, their origins trace back hundreds – even thousands – of years!!
13. Who should we follow on social media?
- @thegoodquote – I love seeing The Good Quote pop up in my feed! There’s always something positive and motivational to put an extra pep in my step!
- @marieforleo – Marie has some serious Girl Power and knows what she’s talking about! A gorgeous, down to earth woman who always hits home with value and advice for building your own small business.
- @everythingnlp – This one is for my fellow NLP nerds! This is a fairly new page on Instagram that has some great NLP content that helps keep you fresh with your linguistic skills and NLP techniques.
So there you go! A little more about Brin!
She is doing incredible things, and if you want to chat to her some more about how she could help you, you can visit her website here.
Big Love, Leah
~ xoxo ~
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