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Let's talk about you.

You’re used to being one of the smartest people in the room...

You’re a creative mind and you’re passionate about what you do – and probably really good at it too. At some point, though, you made a compromise.

You may be feeling overwhelmed and stressed. You’re in a demanding job that’s paying you well (but never quite well enough…). You’re feeling stuck, and your inner critic won’t give you a break. 

You’re already plotting your escape, and my guess is, that’s what brought you here. You’re daydreaming of a life where you can finally feel free.

But you're afraid to leave.

Afraid to strike out on your own.
Afraid of never meeting your full potential.

You start and stop projects, never getting far enough to find out if it’s going to actually work.

How do I know? Because that was me too.

What I think you want to hear...

Once upon a time, I was a top-performing executive recruiter at a prestigious search firm. I had the fancy title, the six-figure salary, on the fast track to making it big.

But deep down, I felt like something was missing. I yearned for something more meaningful. I wanted to quit, to be my own boss, but I was too afraid of failure to do anything about it.

One day, I hit rock bottom.

But instead of giving up, I decided to take a different path. So I embarked on a journey of self-discovery and self-improvement. I conquered my fears and broke free of my limiting beliefs. Now, as a coach, I help others do the same.

Okay, you get the idea. You’ve probably read a lot of coaching bio’s like this before if you’ve been doing your homework.

Now, let's have a real conversation.

Here’s what I don’t want you to know about me...

I have imposter syndrome

I often fear that I’m not as special or as smart as everyone thinks I am, and I’ll never be good enough to meet my own unattainable standards.

I get easily distracted

I have clinical ADD and sometimes I spend so much time dreaming about what could be I fail to engage fully with what is.

I still fear I’ll never reach my full potential

Because I’m too afraid to let go of my own safety net. The self doubt sneaks up on me when I least expect it.
Phew…. now we’ve got that out of the way!

But that’s not the full story either.

I’ve learned to choose myself time and time again because I am not my fear, and neither are you.

My fear isn’t gone, I’m a human being. I’ve learned to dance with it by cultivating deep compassion for myself in a way that unlocks my brilliance. 

A freedom mindset is a choice, and it starts with being my authentic self.

Here is who I really am

Hi, I'm Ian Maxwell

I’m obsessed with making the impossible possible

I stand 100% behind my big, unreasonable dreams, and the dreams of the people I love.

I generate breakthroughs

Faster than most people you know.

I embrace the fact that enlightenment is a process

Freedom is not a magical state you attain one day, it’s a choice that you choose over and over again. I’m really good at making that choice.

I intend to live an extraordinary life and the truth is, I already do.

What’s my approach given me so far?

My Italian Citizenship

And the right to live and work in over 27 countries as a digital nomad

A successful AirBnB business

The first of many around the world, I hope! Wishlist my house here

Financial independence

50% of the way to my financial independence goal all in the last 2 years

Top Executive Recruiter

Before becoming a coach, I've been a top-performing executive recruiter (the kind the CEO’s love to work with)

Public speaking award

I've always liked giving long, passionate speeches. So much, in fact, that they gave me an award for it!

Musical career

As a musician. I've played countless shows, including Carnegie Hall, and opened for acts such as Toto, Blues Traveller, and The Drifters

This is my vision for success, let’s talk about yours.

Your dream is 100% possible. In fact, it’s right in front of you. You might be telling yourself it’s impossible, but it’s not.

Are you ready to say yes to yourself & go all in on your dreams?

Together, we can unlock your full potential and help you live the life you truly deserve.

Whether you want to increase your income, change your career, improve your financial literacy, reduce stress, achieve a better work-life balance, or launch your digital nomad lifestyle, I’m here to guide you.

Still reading?

Oh fine, I’ll give you the fun stuff!

If we’re going to dive deep into your life, it’s only fair I share with you a little more about mine.

In Shorin Ryu Karate. Although it's been quite some time since I last practised!
Adding ingredients with joyful and reckless abandon until it feels just right (much to the chagrin of my girlfriend)
And spent most of my school days, reading novels, playing outside, listening to college lectures, or hanging out at the Mystic Seaport/Aquarium.
In my spare time, I enjoy writing compositions for groups around the country or doing light-hearted Acapella Parodies.
Click here to see my COVID inspired Billy Joel parody.
And my apartment has views of both the Mountains AND the Ocean!
(See some pictures of where I live)
I also travel around the world for pleasure and business based on either projects or whims!
Abruzzo, Smoky Mountains, and the Rocky Mountains
And 4 of us are all in a funk band together called Lavender Jones.
Being able to talk to literally anyone about their job. 5 years as a recruiter will do that to you.

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