Community Spotlight: Sort It Out Coaching
In the world of personal development, few voices shine as brightly as Sara McLain, the founder of Sort It Out Coaching.
In the world of personal development, few voices shine as brightly as Sara McLain, the founder of Sort It Out Coaching. Drawing on insights from her own journey of self-discovery, Sara has become a trusted guide for anyone seeking clarity and direction in their lives.
In a recent chat, she opened up about her philosophy and the tools she uses to empower her clients.
How It All Began
“Therapy was such an important thing in my life,” Sarah shared when asked about her inspiration to create Sort It Out. But it was discovering a company called Personality Hacker that truly changed her perspective. “[Personality Hacker] shared many models to help challenge my negative and hostile stories about myself, giving me a better frame to understand those around me.” These experiences ignited a passion within her to help others navigate their own stories and discover their true paths.
“Helping others see in themselves what they couldn’t see on their own… this is the work I was meant to do.”
Coaching Influenced By MBTI
Sara is a big fan of the Myers-Briggs personality test, which describes her as an ENFJ (Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging). Sarah’s ENFJ nature means that she naturally possesses the warmth and connection needed to meet clients where they are. From there, she can offer insights that help them understand their own behaviors and motivations.
For Sara, relating complex concepts to individual experiences can make even the toughest cases feel approachable.
Empowerment Focus
One common misconception Sara encounters while coaching is the belief that coaches, like drill sergeants, tell clients what to do. Her approach is about empowering others to break free from limiting beliefs, using personality models not to box them in, but to help them find their own paths.
For those interested in coaching, Sara emphasizes the importance of simply showing up. Honesty and a willingness to embrace discoveries during your sessions can have a monumental impact.
Looking Ahead
It’s my hope that Sort It Outs has an impact measured by normalizing personal and professional development. Educating people to know it’s really no different than calling an electrician or an auto mechanic. Most people don’t hesitate to seek a mechanic when the car breaks down, it should be just as natural to reach out for help when you feel stuck in your life. I hope Sort It Out has a legacy of breaking the stigma of asking for help, that it’s not something to be ashamed of, it’s just part of the process.
Connect With Coach Sara
Sara’s journey is beautifully entwined with ours here at A Wandering Fire. “Maaren and Sean are very dear friends of mine. They have been… a vital part of my growth journey. It’s been such a joy to walk with them as we’ve all learned about ourselves and our businesses together.” The feeling goes both ways – Sara has been a wonderful part of our journey as well.
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