Leslie Traill, Cert. NLP
I chose this career path because
I guess you could say I started in Astrology and Life Coaching when I was 17 years old. When I was 17 a friend of mine came back from California all excited about developing Astrological charts. It sparked something in me and I began to study astrology in earnest. I learned the mathematical calculations and read everything in astrology. I became a law clerk and then went into fashion, but never gave that aspect of my life up - I did it as a hobby. People started coming to me for Astrological readings and many asked me how to move on and how to put thoughts into action, so in 1977 I started practicing astrology as a part-time business.
Later in life, I began my life coaching and meditation coaching career, and started “Sexy Over Sixty”, a boutique life coaching agency that offers transition coaching for all of life’s challenges from mid-adulthood and beyond. I also do keynotes on positive aging. When a woman gets older, it isn’t that her life is ending – on the contrary, it’s really starting over again and developing a new view on life! The veil is lifted, you move past other people’s perception of you, and you re-connect with yourself. Both one-on-one coaching and meditation help women to build their core strength – and that leads to a profound change in how they feel.
I prepared for this career by
I am a Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programmer through Creatrix Transformational. In addition to that, I have learned a lot through life experience, which enables me to relate to people of all kinds.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
The biggest challenge I have faced is being taken seriously. People were not aware how important astrology is in affecting their lives. Coaching and meditation in combination with astrology helps many people move forward in their lives.
My greatest strength(s)
My greatest strength is relating to people. I also care and follow up with people who I work with. I have strong core values and a great sense of humor.
My greatest accomplishment to date
My greatest accomplishments are my 2 daughters, and through them, my granddaughter and grandson.
My personal/professional goals
I want to do more keynote speaking and become well known on the speaker's circuit and in astrology representing astrology in a serious manner, yet with humor. I want to show that life doesn't end at 60! I have begun to contact women's organizations to get speaking engagements and I am creating a social media speaker's page.
What/Who has inspired me the most
What inspires me most is my desire to be self-sufficient and wanting to leave the world with an inspirational message that enables people to see themselves in a different, more positive light. Communication with others inspires me.
I most want to be known/remembered for
I want to be remembered for my kindness.
I have received the following Honors/Awards/Scholarships
Nominated for Lifetime Achievement Award
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
I love going to the gym, doing hot yoga and regular yoga and spending time with my grandchildren. I also love spending time with my husband, going to the theater and entertaining.