International Association of Wellness Professionals

May 17, 2021

Betting On Yourself

Do you have something in your heart that you know you’re meant to do? Are you ready to align your passion with your work and get unstuck in life? In this episode, Suzanne is joined by certified wellness coach Michael Dilorio to discuss how we can take decisive action, follow our dreams, and make a big impact.

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Michael Dilorio

Michael Dilorio is an IAWP certified wellness coach who left his corporate job in search of more meaningful and purposeful work.

Despite launching his business at the onset of the COVID pandemic, Michael has been able to find his voice, reach his audience, and grow his coaching business.

He offers direct 1:1 support to help others master their mindsets, develop habits of success, and build their self-confidence.

Show Notes

About this Episode

Do you have something in your heart that you know you’re meant to do? Are you ready to align your passion with your work and get unstuck in life? In this episode, Suzanne is joined by certified wellness coach Michael Dilorio to discuss how we can take decisive action, follow our dreams, and make a big impact.
Highlights

- Taking ownership–authoring the life you want to live
- The power of coaching and investing in yourself
- Nurturing kindness and compassion
- Defining people-pleasing, and when it’s a problem
- Finding your voice and clarifying your message
- Fortifying your mindset
- And other topics...
Resources

Connect with Michael Dilorio:
Website – https://www.wellismo.com/
Instagram – @wellismo_coach
Facebook – @WellismoCoach
Podcast – Gay Men Going Deeper

Resources Mentioned:
IAWP Resource – The Empowered Coach's Mindset PDF (https://iawp.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Empowered+Coach%27s+Mindset.pdf)
IAWP Guide – The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms (https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide)

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