Pay it Forward
What if you didn’t pay me at all — but instead passed the support on to someone else?
That was the idea that arrived in September 2024, and I couldn’t let it go.
Over three months I supported eight people with up to six coaching hours each. I asked nothing in return except that they find a way to pass something forward — whatever that looked like for them. I loved every minute of it.
Here is what some of them said — and how they paid it forward.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions with Jo. I felt heard, acknowledged, understood and supported. Jo was able to understand my perspective, facilitate excellent exploratory discussions and offer guidance for change.”
How Rachel paid it forward:
“In return I have offered free counselling sessions to a number of people who would have found it difficult to access the support otherwise.”
— Rachel Cowdrey
“I was surprised that I felt so comfortable doing this. I think you giving me that space and attention only a few days previously had helped me understand how important this is.”
How Sarah paid it forward:
“I spent time wondering what the ‘it’ was in paying it forward. I had originally thought it was coaching but on deeper reflection, the ‘it’ is self-compassion and self-love. So by me doing the work on ‘it’, I am a much nicer person to be around — and that is how I am paying it forward into everyone’s lives.”
— Sarah Brooks
“All the people I have helped have been so appreciative of the help that’s been offered without expectation of return. It has felt lovely to have this activity recognised as service.”
How Emma paid it forward:
“I have been helping out an elder in my spiritual community with company and food shopping. I also helped a friend and my Dad with their CV.”
— Emma Ward
If this option feels right for you, get in touch.
Drop me an email at at contact@yourwayyourcamino.com or use the Contact form