#107: Patrick Quinton-Smith – Clarity Reveals Itself in Momentum, so Build Momentum and Clarity Will Come
A commitment to “directional correctness” has helped Patrick Quinton-Smith solve existential questions on the way to becoming the co-founder of a multigenerational coaching consultancy, Gen Z Coach.
In his fast-paced career, Patrick has overcome huge challenges by remaining true to his philosophy of maintaining a steady direction – even when sidewinds threaten to blow him off course.
When rapid success in the energy sector failed to bring Patrick fulfilment he took a bold step towards coaching, giving up one day per week to build his business. Just three years on, he works full time at the head of a consultancy that coaches young people while helping businesses to lead multigenerational teams more effectively.
In this episode of The Coach’s Journey Podcast, Patrick speaks about the importance of the power of a clear and deep purpose and mission. He also explains the role of breath work and emotional awareness in becoming a skilled navigator along his particular journey, which has taught him valuable lessons about the roots of his self-worth and the nature of what drives him forward.
This conversation offers a refreshingly frank account of just how hard it can be to overcome fear, doubt, adversity and the deeply personal challenges that we all face as we seek to grow and live in accordance with our values.
Patrick and host Alex Whitton also talk about:
The benefits of having a niche, and how to let your niche find you
The number of times you might have to receive a “no” before achieving your goals
How to weather the storm of lean spells and hold onto the bigger picture while building a business
What we can learn from the challenges that scare us
The relationship between adventure and growth
For more information about Patrick, visit http://www.genzcoach.com/
For more information about host Alex Whitton, visit http://www.exploregrowbe.com/
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THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT THAT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN:
- General Assembly – Seven Career Coaching https://sevencareercoaching.co.uk/career-and-life-coaching-blog/seven-x-general-assembly-future-proof-your-career-in-2019-beyond
- Bulb Energy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulb_Energy
- Derek Appau - http://linkedin.com/in/dereka/?originalSubdomain=uk
- Mindset by Carol Dweck https://fs.blog/carol-dweck-mindset/
- Coaching for Business course, City University https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/short-courses/coaching-for-business
- International Coaching Federation https://coachingfederation.org/
- Gillian McMichael, Full Circle Global https://fullcircleglobal.com/
- Joel Burgess https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjoelburgess/?originalSubdomain=uk
- 16 'no's video/post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maya-raichoora_getting-nos-and-rejections-used-to-crush-activity-7351498362937901057-teIC/
- Diary of a CEO, “roll the dice” https://www.tiktok.com/@steven/video/7504384000891391254
- The Coaching Business Flywheel - https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/the-coaching-business-flywheel
BIOGRAPHY FROM PATRICK
At 22, just six months into his first graduate job, Patrick Quinton-Smith felt stuck, lost and ready to quit. But after being supported by a coach, everything changed. He went on to lead multiple high-performing teams and saw the power of investing in young talent.
Now, six years later, he’s a certified leadership trainer and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, with additional training in mental fitness, team dynamics, and career development. With 1,000+ coaching hours across 200+ Gen Z professionals and their managers, he’s now paying forward the impact that helped shape his own career.
Patrick is the co-founder of Gen Z Coach, a multigenerational growth consultancy with a team of young coaches and consultants, helping forward-thinking businesses unlock the potential of the young workforce and the managers leading them, driving real impact across retention, engagement, wellbeing and performance.