The Fast Track Coach

The Fast Track Coach I am a transition coach who helps with where you want to get to next, enabling you to create clarity around what those next steps are.

I guide you to tune into your own genius, so you can take charge of your life and grow. www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz The FAST Track Coach … I am a transition and clarity coach. Without clear vision it is difficult to make good choices. However, together we work to tap into your genius so you are able gain greater clarity around those choices.

“All problems become smaller when you confront them instead of dodging them.   WILLIAM F. HALSEY Avoiding difficulties m...
05/09/2026

“All problems become smaller when you confront them instead of dodging them. WILLIAM F. HALSEY

Avoiding difficulties may bring a false sense of comfort, but it doesn’t bring real peace. Action begins with acknowledging reality ... our fears, our mistakes, our relationships, and our circumstances. Facing something doesn’t mean we can always fix it; it may mean accepting, or understanding, or finding a new direction. Change will begin with awareness. What we are not aware of we cannot act upon ... and what remains unacknowledged cannot be addressed. The first step towards growth is the willingness to look honestly at what is before us, what we are avoiding.

Am I avoiding something that could lead to growth?

“If you imagine that your happiness depends on what somebody else does, you have a problem.”   Richard BachWhen we place...
18/07/2026

“If you imagine that your happiness depends on what somebody else does, you have a problem.” Richard Bach

When we place our happiness in another person’s hands, we give away our own freedom. Other people can influence our lives, but they can’t be responsible for our inner peace. Healthy relationships are built on love and connection, not dependence on someone else meeting all of our expectations. True contentment can grow when we learn to foster gratitude, resilience, and acceptance within ourselves ... this enables us to appreciate others without making them responsible for our happiness.

Have I given someone else too much power over my peace of mind?

“You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but you can make yourself do right in spite of your feelings.”...
07/06/2026

“You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but you can make yourself do right in spite of your feelings.” Pearl S. Buck

Feelings are useful indicators of what is happening within us, however, they shouldn’t always determine our actions. There are times when we don’t feel patient, generous, courageous, or forgiving. Yet our character is often revealed not in what we feel, but in what we choose. While we cannot simply switch our emotions on and off, we can control them. We can still choose kindness when we feel irritated, integrity when it would be easier to compromise, and perseverance when enthusiasm has waned.
Growth happens when your actions are guided by your values rather than your moods. Every time you choose what is right, in spite of discomfort, you strengthen the habits that shape who you become.

What small action can you take today that reflects your values, regardless of how you feel?

“It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.”  DIETER F. U...
10/04/2026

“It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.”
DIETER F. UCHTDORF

We cannot avoid adversity, but we can choose our response. Difficult moments … those times we believe we have failed … don’t permanently denote who we are unless we permit them to … it’s our reactions that define us. The same situation can lead to regression or growth, depending on how we meet it. This means that in hardship, we still have power … whether it is to respond with patience instead of anger, trust instead of fear, or hope instead of discouragement. We always have choices and, over time, these choices shape not just the moment, but the direction of our life.

When I face adversity, what is my instinctive reaction … self criticism or compassion, avoidance or reflection, fear or courage, defensiveness or acknowledgement, withdrawal or connection ... each response is your choice.

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” RALPH WALDO EMERSONSo often we think impact...
04/03/2026

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”
RALPH WALDO EMERSON

So often we think impact comes from becoming more impressive, more confident, or more like someone we admire. Yet real change tends to come from consistency, when who you are on the inside begins to match how you show up on the outside. Being yourself isn’t about self-centredness, it’s about self-care and honesty. When you bring your real temperament, story, limits, gifts, and longings into your world, you offer something no one else can bring. For example, you might be naturally reflective and thoughtful, however, in group settings you feel pressure to speak quickly and confidently like others. Instead, allow yourself to speak more slowly and honestly when you do contribute. Your quieter presence can create space for deeper listening in the group. Authentic presence is not a personality trait, it is a practice ... it takes courage to stop editing yourself for approval. The world doesn’t need another version of someone else, it needs the particular way you reflect truth, courage, compassion, and faith in your life.

What might change if you allowed part of your real self to be seen this week, calmly and quietly.

If you want to be successful, learn from other people's mistakes, don't learn from the success stories.   JACK MASuccess...
23/02/2026

If you want to be successful, learn from other people's mistakes, don't learn from the success stories. JACK MA

Success stories often show us the destination, however, they don’t usually reveal the terrain. They highlight what worked, and edit out what didn’t. Mistakes, on the other hand, reveal the real learning … the missteps, the assumptions, the blind spots and the turning points that can shape growth. When we study mistakes, we gain insight into what to avoid in the future, what to strengthen, and what becomes important to us under pressure. Other people’s mistakes can become a form of borrowed wisdom that can assist us to move forward with more awareness and fewer suppositions.

What mistake, your own or someone else’s, could become your most valuable teacher right now, if you seek to learn from it?

“When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world.” HAROLD KUSHNERKindness is not just somethi...
11/02/2026

“When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world.” HAROLD KUSHNER

Kindness is not just something we give, it’s something we practise, and as we do we shape who we are becoming. Often it’s not dramatic gestures but small, thoughtful words that shift another person’s inner narrative, and also our own.

Each interaction offers a choice ... react automatically, or respond intentionally. When you pause and choose compassion, you strengthen your awareness, your emotional intelligence, and your alignment with your values. Kindness becomes less about performance and more about identity.

What is one small word of kindness you can offer someone today that might echo beyond the moment?

“If the only prayer you ever say is ‘Thank you,’ that will be enough.”     ~ MEISTER ECKHARTGratitude isn’t about denyin...
03/02/2026

“If the only prayer you ever say is ‘Thank you,’ that will be enough.” ~ MEISTER ECKHART

Gratitude isn’t about denying what’s hard, it’s about choosing where you begin. When you start from thanks, there can be a subtle shift. Your posture may soften and your attention widen. You move from resisting the moment to meeting it. The situation itself may not change, however, your relationship to it often does. And from that altered stance, new responses, options, or next steps can emerge. This isn’t about forced positivity, rather it’s a small experiment in perspective ... and such experiments often cost little.

What might become possible if you begin this challenge from gratitude rather than resistance?

Paths are made by walking.”  FRANZ KAFKAMany of us wait for certainty before we move forward ... a clear plan, a defined...
19/01/2026

Paths are made by walking.” FRANZ KAFKA

Many of us wait for certainty before we move forward ... a clear plan, a defined destination, reassurance that we’re heading in the right direction. Yet this quote reminds us that more clarity often comes after we begin to move. While planning and strategy are valuable, progress happens when we take action. The path doesn’t appear in advance; it’s formed through movement. Like driving at night, we don’t see the entire road, only the stretch illuminated by our headlights. And that limited view is enough to guide the next turn. Each step can build more confidence, momentum, and direction. The more you move, the clearer the way becomes. You don’t need the full map to begin, you only need to be willing to take the next meaningful step.

If you weren’t waiting for perfect clarity, what step might you consider taking next?

“May your Christmas be filled with love and laughter.”  ANONYMOUSThis simple blessing invites us to pause and consider w...
23/12/2025

“May your Christmas be filled with love and laughter.” ANONYMOUS

This simple blessing invites us to pause and consider what truly brings joy and meaning to the season of Christmas. Love and laughter aren’t found in perfection, productivity, or perfectly wrapped gifts - they grow in connection, presence, and openness. When we slow down enough to notice the warmth in a conversation, the generosity of a small gesture, or the lightness of shared humour, we create the very atmosphere we long for. Christmas becomes less about what we manage to do and more about how we choose to show up … with gratitude, and a willingness to delight in the people around us

What is one small intention you can set this Christmas that will help you welcome more love and laughter into these days?

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