What is a Life Strategist

A Life Strategist Guides You Towards a Purposeful Life

Do you find yourself at a crossroads? Are you unsure of your next steps or feeling stuck in your current situation? Or perhaps you want to build on recent momentum and success? This is where Life Strategist Carol McGowan, PhD, can support you in finding your authentic path.

Imagine having a trusted advisor who helps you unlock your full potential, navigate life’s challenges, and create a life you love. That’s the power of a life strategist. Carol acts as a personal compass, guiding you towards a life filled with purpose, passion, and fulfilment at any age or stage.

What is a Life Strategist?

A Life Strategist works with you to identify your aspirations and unique goals and develop a personalised roadmap to inform and guide the direction you have chosen. They bring an integrated approach to planning by combining coaching, counselling, and positive psychology practices. This approach supports you in creating plans that may be targeted towards one aspect of life but have ripple effects throughout others: personal, career, business, and relationships—plans that achieve actual results.

At the core of Carol’s approach is the belief that every great life, like every great building, begins with a well-crafted plan. Carol McGowan, PhD, guides clients through a comprehensive process that includes:

Assessment: Evaluating current situations, values, and goals

Vision Creation: Developing a clear picture of the ideal future

Strategy Development: Crafting a plan to bridge the gap between reality and aspirations

Implementation: Acting and making necessary adjustments

Ongoing Support: Providing guidance and accountability throughout the journey

The Framework

Carol’s unique approach integrates Strategic Intent, Strategic Action, and Strategic Intuition to create a holistic approach to life planning that yields results. Carol’s method ensures clients develop the necessary skills and mindset to achieve meaningful goals.

With an approach combining proactive planning with adaptability, Carol enables clients to navigate life’s challenges confidently, resiliently, and resolutely.

Lifelong Learning and Growth

Through her work, Carol lives her best life and finds purpose and fulfilment in guiding others towards their dreams. She lives by the philosophy she shares with her clients, aligning her goals with her values.

Carol’s transformation journey began following a successful corporate career. At a crossroads, she asked, ‘What next?’ At age 50, she shifted focus to extensive training in life and business coaching, counselling, and positive psychology. Carol earned a Doctor of Philosophy in 2021.

Constant, everyday road-testing of her framework has the added benefit of continuous learning and improvement. Carol actively practices what she preaches and lives by the philosophies she shares with clients, resulting in an expanded toolkit that benefits clients. This includes:

  • One-on-one coaching sessions
  • Developing innovative frameworks
  • Creating accessible resources
  • Authoring books to reach a wider audience

Carol’s philosophy extends beyond writing and coaching to all aspects of life, embodying the transformative journey she guides her clients through. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each client interaction, empowering you to take steps towards the life you want as you navigate your NEXT path.

Contact Life Strategist Carol McGowan, PhD at Strategic Achievement Coaching, today to book your first session on the road to your purposeful, fun and fulfilling life.