WHAT is the "one thing" in your life you'd like to change?
So... What's stopping you?
Coach You First! is a Simple Solution
that Solves Problems by Overcoming Barriers.
These are the First Three Steps of the Coach You First!™ 9 Box Roadmap.
You're one click away from finding the root cause of what's holding you back.
Download "A Quick Look at Solving Problems."
Step 1. Identifying Problems.
- What Do You Want You Don't Have?
- "The issue is NEVER the issue" so finding the root cause of any Problem is critical.
Step 2. Identifying Barriers.
- What's Stopping You?
- What do you control or influence?
- Tomorrow means never.
Step 3. Simple Solutions.
- What has to happen and when? - What are you willing to sacrifice? - What do you need to STOP or START doing?
What if the problem you're trying to fix -
isn’t the real problem?
A bad relationship is not the problem -
it's a symptom something else isn't working.
When you uncover the root cause everything changes.
Immediately download your Success Recipe:
"A Quick Look at Solving Problems"
and discover the distinct difference between
traditional Coaching and Coach You First!™.
What About You?
Your Story is My Story.
- You’re a high performer and want more.
- You know what you want, yet something keeps holding you back.
- Your relationships could use some attention.
- You’re stressed.
- You work too much.
- Work Life Balance..Sure.
- You’re self-reliant and a little stubborn.
- You have a touch of arrogance but with a dose of humility.
Trent Smock, Founder PeopleFirst!™
You know what you want; the question is:
Why Don’t You Have It?
I know how you feel. You’re having success, but wanting more.
Whether that’s getting to the next level, improving a relationship, or just life.
Breaking free of our self-imposed limitations is the only way to get to the next level.
There are no silver bullets, quick answers or simple solutions.
You’ve heard the quote “When you look in the mirror, you see the problem in the solution.” So so true. The question is how?
One thing you can do right now is stop. Stop overthinking, stop any negative narratives and start scheduling “Quiet Time.” Time alone where you sit with a notepad, and just think.
Slow down, let your mind wander, reflect, find out what’s true, what’s right and what’s wrong and assess why you’re not where you want to be.
What are your priorities in life?
Who do you love?
What do you want people to say about you when you’re gone?
What change in you would make the biggest difference in your life?
For nearly three decades, I’ve helped executives, leaders, and high performers become EVEN more effective, through influence, not power.
My approach is simple: I’ll teach you a simple process you’ll use over and over again as you navigate the complexities of an uncertain life. There are common “Success Recipes” for Solving Problems.
Growth requires rethinking your perspective, recognizing your narrative, confronting the truth, and breaking free from old patterns. That’s how you create new narratives that serve you, your family, your career and your future.
We’ll help you people break through the barriers that hold you back. We are experts at getting to the root cause of challenges and uncovering obstacles beneath surface.
“What’s stopping you?” is the million dollar question because – “The issue is never the issue.”
I have a Psychology and Business degree from Indiana University and live in Phoenix, Arizo
The following pages introduce you to the Coach You First!!™ 9 Box Roadmap of resources.
Below are the 3 Steps you’ll want to master. Simple but not easy.
The Coach You First!™ 9 Box Roadmap Provides Simple Solutions to Navigate an Uncertain Life.
1. Problems.
Before you fix it, find it.
Find the “root cause” of your “One Thing” you want to fix, solve or improve.
What if the problem isn’t the problem, but how you’re thinking about it?
2. Barriers.
What’s Stopping You?
Who would you be if you broke all your barriers?
We are the problem and the solution.
This is not a time for rationalization.
3. Solutions.
What has to happen and when?
Create Simple Solutions – action steps – with due dates.
Clarity → Simplicity → Drives Action → Progress.
4. Final Action Plan.
Turn your Simple Solutions into dated commitments you’ll follow each day to create consistency and progress.
5. Your Behavioral Assets.
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses enhances your self-awareness and influence.
6. What’s It Costing You?
Have you ever considered the cost of NOT solving your Problems:
Costs to your family, finances, relationships, or career?
7. Start, Stop or Do More Of.
What’s your cost of chaos?
This exercise improves your focus and results.
Simple AND Productive.
8. Your Future Self.
Complete your “I Am” statement. Create a future to live “Into”, not “Not Up to.”
Great for families, too.
9. your Critical Connections.
Connection through mentoring and shared purpose.
“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Proverbs 15:22.
What Our Clients Say About Us.
I've worked with Trent Smock for over a decade at three different companies in the financial services industry. I learn more about myself and become a better leader and influencer as a result of our relationship. Trent is a trusted advisor and valued partner.
You’ve helped me get out of my own way by telling me the truth, which I don’t hear very often. Thank you.
I WAS - Stuck, stressed, frustrated, micro-managed, and loosing my confidence. NOW I AM - more confident, proactive and and trusting my team. I changed my thinking because it wasn't true. Now I am delegating with confidence because I've let go.
I love the simplicity of focusing on just one thing that solves many other problems - it's efficient. I like the Idea Boards that allow me to whiteboard my thoughts, it works for me.
I want to thank you for the way you talk to me. Your patience and probing (and condor) makes me think how I can solve this by myself. I know I ask you what I should I do but very seldom do you give me directions, instead you give me guidance. Thank you.
This simplicity of finding my one thing has changed how I lead. Solving one problem that solves many other problems is genius. I trust my team more, delegate and encourage them to "lead me" and everyone wins.
After completing the exercise I realize I didn't dig deep enough on the first question about the problems versus the symptoms. Reflecting back I just took my first response. I didn’t give it the time in the energy it needed and that threw me off for the rest of the two exercises. It set me back. I’m so used to acting quickly making decisions for others.
I struggled with the problem not being the problem but your recommendation to keep asking why and what's causing this problem helped me understand the difference between a symptom and a problem.
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If you have questions, please reach out. Completing “A Quick Look at Solving Problems” will answer many of your questions.
Vice President, REIT Investment Co.