Today we’d like to introduce you to Magpie Mock
Hi Magpie, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I had the privilege of being around my dad, Adam Mock, as he began his coaching journey. I was there when he was trained and mentored by Dr. Doug McKinley. From hearing about Dr. McKinley collaborating with Yale and Stanford medical schools, to watching my dad partner with Nike and PayPal and get to work one-on-one with Olympians and Hall of Famers, I was enchanted with this idea helping people progress. I was constantly witnessing second-hand how life changing having the right person in your corner could be. After growing up watching where it took my dad and how many lives he was able to touch, I asked him to teach me.
As someone who was diagnosed with an anxiety/panic disorder in my early teen years, I know firsthand how dramatically and catastrophically terrifying things can feel. I also know how stagnating and maddening that fear can be. So while being trained as a coach, I was forced to self-reflect and realize how much bravery my life needed in order to not only be an affective coach, but also to be more authentically myself. My focus in coaching has been Courage Through Fear™ from the start. I teach and practice bravery as often as possible, because I believe that beautiful things happen when you don’t let fear take the wheel. I like to refer to coaching as being an “emotional blacksmith” for this reason. I’m not fixing a problem for you, I’m not forcing toxic positivity on you, I’m not even telling you what to do. I’m simply here to help forge the metaphorical weapons and armor you may need for the journey ahead. You tell me what adventure you’re embarking on, or where in your life you need more bravery, and I will give you the tools you need to execute the mission.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
What would life be without ebbs and flows? The good news is that everything is ever-changing, even hardships.
My biggest struggle (still to this day) is just my anxiety. Sometimes it’s a classic case of imposter syndrome, of feeling like I’m not equipped enough to deliver on my commitments so I hold myself back. Or sometimes it’s the fear of embarrassment. I’m afraid to do something or say something or reach out to someone because I’m afraid of making a fool of myself. Sometimes it’s a lot smaller than that, like getting out of bed or getting off of the couch to do chores. Where, for some reason, there’s a knot in my gut over simple things and it makes it hard to move or remember what it was I wanted to do. Coaching has really helped me better manage these moments though, especially because my focus is Courage Through Fear™. I know what questions to ask myself to boost my motivation and I have a better understanding of resilience and how to utilize it. Being brave (even when it’s for something as normal as getting out of bed or off the couch) is something that’s often easier understood than done. But I’ve learned how to make it more of a game for myself personally, and I try to prove to myself that I’m capable of doing something even when I’m uncomfortable. Life doesn’t have to take a full stop at fear. You can be afraid but keep moving forward.
Bravery looks different for everybody, and everybody will have different motivations. This is a huge reason I encourage everyone to give coaching a try. It’s so important to uncover what works for you and your own innate perspectives so you can live authentically and understand how best to prove to yourself that you are capable.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a personal development specialist, a life coach, an emotional blacksmith, but mostly I am just passionate about creating a safe space where people understand that they are allowed to express what they’re thinking and feeling without fear of judgment. Everybody wants to be seen, heard and valued. And I strive to foster that environment for people as often as I can. I’m proud of what I’ve done so far, and I’m always excited to see where I’ll go and who I’ll get to meet and work with next.
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
I was fortunate enough for my mentor to be my father, Adam Mock. But from what I’ve learned from him and how he found his mentor and network: just ask. Insert yourself into communities you want to be part of, reach out to people without knowing if they’ll respond, make friends and take genuine interest in their practice, be a supportive voice for others, get outside, get online, whatever it is you have to do to be in the space you want to be. Get there, and just ask. And get comfortable with failing and being awkward. You might embarrass yourself a few times, GREAT! Now you know what doesn’t work. You might get rejected a few times, FANTASTIC! You’ve covered another base and have your answer. Just don’t stop asking, don’t stop being open to learning, and don’t stop trying things. The death of your effort will be the death of your opportunities.
Pricing:
- $50 – 1 hour coaching session (one-on-one)
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.magpiemock.com
- Instagram: @magpiemock
