I met Alex Lee through a close friend a couple of years back. When I met Alex I was considering making a jump in my career from the automotive industry into the world of tech sales. At that time I had no idea of the details and intricacies of the corporate tech world, but knew I had a solid 6+ years of experience in the sales field, and felt my experience would carry me through the transition.

Now, up to this point, I had done just fine making my own moves and paving my own way to success. Coming from a family of “self made” individuals, I never entertained the thought of coaching outside of a sports setting, nor did much of my self pride think it was needed. Enter my tech career.

As some of you know, this year (2023) has been tough economically and would pose an unfortunate circumstance for me, as I would be part of a layoff in a previous role. I had never been in a situation like that ever and mentally it took a toll on me. It made me feel like a failure and that maybe I wasn’t cut out for this industry and the thoughts of “did I make the wrong career choice?” would cross my mind. Though I bounced back rather quickly on landing new interviews, I would end up getting an interview for one of the biggest opportunities to date. Unfortunately, this time, I was lacking in the confidence I once carried so effortlessly, and the nerves and anxiety were setting in. A place I was very unfamiliar with.

Understanding that I had once competed in boxing, Alex had mentioned how “you are in control of how well you can prepare for a fight” and how that applied to almost every part of life, and that just like in boxing (or any other sport), sometimes you just need a good coach to help you refine the “little things that make big differences”.

We set up coaching blocks before the interviews and went through feedback sessions before running through more coaching exercises. Almost like reviewing sparring footage and running through combos while hitting the mitts. We trained for the interview like it was a 12 round fight, making sure that no matter what happened during the current phase of the interview, I was the best prepared to lean into whatever direction it went. We took advantage of the one thing we had control in, preparation.

By the time it came down to the final interview, I had so much confidence in my preparation and performance, that I knew if I didn’t get the opportunity, it was solely due to something that was not in my control. The interview took place on a Friday and by the following Monday I had the good news sitting in my inbox.

Sometimes you just need a coach to help you see the things you are unable to, maybe unaware of, or even too prideful to acknowledge. I was once that person. 

Alex Lee coaching took me to my next level and helped me realize that just like in boxing, coaching can help you enter the ring in the best shape and position to perform when the lights come on. Highly recommend working with him.