Our Stories - Meet Tara Jackson, Life Alignment Coach

One of hardest times you can ever have in business or in life is when you feel totally disconnected from what you are doing. You know the feeling. Things aren't going well. More losses than wins. Constant pressure to do more, earn more. And you just wonder why? 

​There's been a run of members in The WE Community struggling with these feelings this month- maybe it's the change of season heading into winter? Maybe business is just getting tougher. All of those posts resonate with me so much because I've been there too. And I know to get through it, you have to look to your heart. 

Which is exactly what Tara does for people- helps them look inwards to focus on what really matters, and then get results. I love that Tara is so aligned with what she loves and has built a successful business around her passion. Thank you Tara for sharing your story!

​Business:
Life Alignment Coach - tarajacksonlifecoach.com

​Tell us about your business. What is the problem that you solve and how do you solve it?
I am a life coach for women who are experiencing overwhelm due to the multiple roles that they juggle. They feel pulled in so many directions, and compromise their own needs and direction in life as a consequence. 

I work with them to get clarity around their core priorities (what is most important to them in life) and align all aspects of their life with this. 

I believe that overwhelm comes when we try to balance the different areas of our life, leading to constant compromise. When you align all areas of life with your core priorities, instead of compromise in all directions, each area of life can compliment the others. 

Why did you start your business journey?
Because I refuse to accept that overwhelm is "just part of life"! I believe in not only the potential of people but in the potential of each person's life. 

After a series of large life events including the death of my father and a miscarriage, I decided that I wanted more for my life. I took the time to get clear on what I wanted, and what we as a family want, from life and started the life alignment process. The difference in my life now, both in the day-to-day and the direction that we are going in, is phenomenal. 

I have always been passionate about people development. From there I found my mission to empower women to find the potential within themselves and their own lives. 

What has been your most effective way to get new customers for your business?
Authentic and personal connection - big or small. People buy from people. They buy from you and support you because they feel like they know like and trust you. This comes from taking the time to be present and there for your customers, potential customers, and network connections. 

When you feel like you have a connection to someone (which may just come from something as small as a Facebook conversation, or bonding over you favourite flavour of ice cream on Instagram) you suddenly find yourself going out of your way to support and recommend that person and their business. 

Take the time to engage with people in a real way, and they will be doing the same for you. 

Which pieces of content are you most proud of, or would you want someone who’s new to your brand to check out first, and why?
I am incredibly passionate about offering my free clarity chats - they are 100% zero obligation, designed to get YOU clarity, and I will never leave you hanging! 

Your free chat is about me helping you find what you need. That might be coaching with me, or it might be something else. We'll work it out together. 
Sign up for yours here.

If you are feeling too overwhelmed to find the space in your life to establish any change, then my Overcome Your Overwhelm resources are the perfect place to start. 

It outlines 6 high impact habits that can help to shift you out of overwhelm so that you have space in your life (and your head!) to start to make real change. 
You can grab yours FREE here.

Tell us about your business low point. How did you empower yourself to push through it?
My low point in my business journey has been each time I hit a big roadblock or something didn't work out quite like I expected. What has gotten me through each time is two things: 

1. Remembering why I do what I do - coming back to my mission, my priorities, and my values.
2. Surrounding myself in my network - allowing myself to ask for help, being reminded that I am not alone in my hurdles, and being inspired by the countless women in business that have done such incredible things. 

Share with us the BEST bit about your business journey so far. Something that you celebrate!
The BEST bit about my business journey is every time a client has that a-ha moment, each time when they are surprised by their own progress, and mostly that moment when they realise that THEY are the ones that made that happen. 

I am privileged to be part of the journey. 

What is your ultimate dream for your business?
My ultimate dream is to be part of the change that sees women putting their needs and what they want for their lives at the top of the priority list. 

Share one great business read or resource that a new women in biz should check out
The Get It Done Mum podcast offers a wealth of information in an easily digestible format. Every episode is full of high-value content, and (more importantly, I think) leaves you with clear steps to apply to your business. 

Share 5 fun facts about you:

1. I have lived in 5 different countries
2. I worked for 12 years in the outdoor industry
3. I have been married 7 years and we still haven't had our honeymoon! (instead, we spent the week after our wedding taking groups of 14-year-old boys through a series of outdoor activities in the Craigieburns)
4. I am a massive introvert – I love people, but I have only met two people in my life that I don’t need a break from! 
5. I am fairly certain that I am solar powered - give me sun and fresh air and I'm ready to go!