It’s all about Acceptance and Authenticity to be able to Achieve

Joanne Lockwood is joined by transformational life coach Michael Cerasi to explore his AAA philosophy: acceptance and authenticity as foundations for achievement. They unpack what active listening really means, why compassion matters, and how coaching differs from counselling and mentoring.

The conversation looks at common barriers such as limiting beliefs, imposter feelings, and the challenge of making time to invest in yourself, especially during the uncertainty of the COVID period. Joanne shares practical reflections on benchmarking progress and learning to accept positive feedback.

Michael also talks about giving back to the LGBTQ+ community through projects including Bi Pride and an online magazine, and shares parts of his own journey of coming out as bisexual and choosing to live authentically despite stigma and misconceptions.