Alison Smith

In this podcast, Kathleen and Alison Smith, a coach and speaker with 23 years of experience, discuss Alison's journey of becoming an awakening spirit after her husband left their marriage. Alison explains how she used metaphors, particularly gardening, to help people overcome challenges in their personal and professional lives. She found that metaphors bypass resistance to advice and tap into inner wisdom. Alison also shares a technique where she asks individuals to draw a picture representing their current situation and make changes to find solutions. The importance of changing one's relationship to the problem and being more relaxed and open to finding solutions is emphasized.The conversation also explores the concept of metaphorical brick walls as obstacles in life. Alison explains that brick walls can serve as protection or boundaries, and it is important to determine if one wants to break down the wall or find a way around it. They discuss the significance of nature in gainin…