James Clark is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with him. He impressed us with his wisdom and spirituality.

He began his journey living a divided life… mindful during the week, yet numbing himself on the weekends. But when he fully committed to a conscious way of living, everything changed. A spontaneous meeting on a bridge led to a powerful energetic experience that opened not just another person’s crown chakra, but also his own understanding of the deep connection between mindfulness and consciousness.

He now leads mindfulness based courses rooted in compassion, guiding clients through life’s challenges with presence and purpose. His work blends traditional coaching with somatic practices, energetic awareness, and reflective inquiry, offering each person a tailored path to healing.

He has a truly unique approach. Whether supporting spiritual seekers, professionals, or those facing addiction and homelessness, his approach remains grounded in service and sincerity. Some of his clients come from across the world, drawn to his calm energy and ability to hold space. Through his work, people don’t just feel better, they remember who they truly are. Here is what he said…

Meet Life Coach James Clark:

Name: James Clark

Pillar: The Spirit, The Mind, The Heart

Who is this coach for: Anyone who wants to attain mindfulness, be more in control of their emotions, and deepen their relationship with themselves, others, and life.

How they can help: By using various tools and techniques, mindfulness practices and the RAIN framework, just to name a few.

First of all, how are you and your family doing after these Pandemic times?

Isn’t it strange that when I think about the pandemic, it’s almost as if it never happened?

I spent my time relaxing, meditating, following teachers like Eckhart Tolle, and questioning existence.

I even enjoyed being home for a couple of years.

Life is all about perspective, and for me, it was peaceful.

I loved seeing and listening to the abundance of nature that returned to the city, the silence as planes were grounded, and the smiles of caring faces whenever I stepped out.

On reflection, we could have learned a lot from that time and carried some of the good forward.

My family is small, and we all live separately, so it was more of a struggle for them, especially during the second and third quarantine restrictions.

By the third quarantine, I was visiting my mother weekly to drop off shopping.

It was too much to expect older people to remain at home by themselves for two years.

My grandmother was alive at the time, but after two years at home, her legs weakened.

She only left the flat once after the pandemic, and that was to go to the hospital.

How did the coronavirus pandemic affect your clients? Did it affect you at all?

I wasn’t coaching during the pandemic.

That time became a deeply personal inward journey, a season of awakening.

With so much uncertainty, I turned more fully toward mindfulness and self inquiry.

Instead of rushing to help others, I gave myself permission to slow down, feel deeply, and listen within.

It was during this time that I discovered the true power of conscious awareness.

I learned how to meet fear, isolation, and impermanence with compassion.

That experience shaped the work I do today and deepened my commitment to helping others reconnect with themselves through presence.

What are the biggest lessons that you learned in this pandemic?

The pandemic taught me to slow down and let go of control.

Life is inherently uncertain, and clinging to certainty only creates stress.

Rather than resist the discomfort, I leaned deeper into my practice.

It felt like a rebirth.

Presence is not about escaping difficulty, it’s about staying grounded within it.

I discovered that resilience arises from stillness, breath, and compassion, not force.

That time reminded me what matters: love, connection, kindness, and conscious awareness.

It also showed me that everyone carries invisible burdens.

As a coach, that awareness has deepened my empathy for everyone I meet, whether for a moment or a lifetime.

The Origin:

Tell us about you, your career, how you started with your coaching career?

I began practicing mindfulness several years ago.

For a while, I lived a divided life… conscious Monday to Friday, then out drinking on the weekends.

When I finally committed to a conscious way of living, things shifted rapidly, and people began coming to me for help and guidance.

One afternoon, I was walking across a bridge near where I live and began talking to an Israeli man who I sensed was awakening.

We met the next day for lunch, and later meditated together.

During our session, I felt a conscious energy guiding me.

I asked (politely, of course) if I could step into his energy field.

Most people laugh when I tell that story, saying it’s so British of me, but spiritual boundaries matter.

They foster safety and trust.

As I stepped into his energy, we worked through his upper chakras until we reached the crown, which opened wide and filled with light.

It was beautiful, and not at all what I expected.

My original intention was to practice mindfulness, but that moment revealed how closely mindfulness and consciousness are intertwined.

Now, I guide the Mindfulness Association’s eight week Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC), which I chose for its compassion and kindness practices.

A lot can come up for people during mindfulness, inquiry especially, so treating ourselves kindly is essential.

I trained with the Association for two years and have permission to facilitate and adapt the course to meet my clients’ needs.

I also work one to one, particularly with spiritual seekers, busy professionals, and those facing life challenges, homelessness, or addiction, without charge.

Service is part of my path.

Through giving, my own needs are met.

I’ve never advertised.

I used to scroll social media, but after my Instagram account was hacked and someone offered to sell it back to me, I took it as a sign.

I thanked him and walked away from the platform.

Clients seem to find me.

One woman in Beijing has been meeting me online for a year, I don’t even know how she found me.

But it doesn’t matter.

What matters is watching the heaviness lift as she reconnects with her conscious presence and steps into her power.

What was your biggest obstacle that you had to overcome in your life that made you who you are today?

One of my greatest obstacles was learning to meet my own pain with compassion rather than avoidance.

For a long time, I coped by staying busy and striving outwardly, but I was disconnected inwardly, especially from emotions like shame, fear, and guilt.

That disconnection eventually led to burnout.

The turning point came when I embraced mindfulness and conscious living, not as techniques, but as a way of being.

Sitting with discomfort, listening inwardly, and softening with compassion changed everything.

It wasn’t easy (it took patience and unlearning) but it gave me inner stability and peace.

That shift didn’t just shape me, it defined me.

It taught me that true strength is found in vulnerability and presence.

That’s what I now offer others.

The Coaching Style:

How do you innovate with coaching your clients?

I innovate by blending mindfulness and energetic awareness with coaching to help clients develop a conscious, compassionate relationship with themselves.

I don’t offer a one size fits all process.

Instead, I tune in to each person’s unique emotional landscape, combining traditional coaching with present moment awareness, somatic practices, and reflective inquiry.

I also create safe, nurturing spaces where clients can slow down and reconnect with their inner guidance.

This is especially helpful for those facing burnout, stress, or self doubt.

I use mindfulness practices, embodiment techniques, and creative reflection to engage the whole person… mind, body, heart, and soul.

Innovation, for me, means staying open, kind, curious, and anchored in conscious presence with each client.

What’s unique about your coaching approach?

I bring mindfulness into the heart of coaching, not as a tool, but as a foundation.

I help clients slow down, listen inwardly, and relate to their thoughts and emotions consciously.

This creates space for insight and sustainable change.

I don’t view people as problems to solve.

I meet each person as whole.

Through presence, deep listening, and compassionate challenge, clients reconnect with their values, build resilience, and experience realignment.

My approach is less about performance, more about clarity, connection, and conscious embodiment.

What benefits do your clients get after working with you?

Clients often tell me they feel more grounded and connected to themselves.

They develop tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and navigate challenges with greater calm.

But the deeper shift is internal, they begin to relate to themselves with compassion.

Many discover renewed purpose, improved relationships, and the ability to lead from a conscious place.

The changes may seem subtle at first, but they ripple through every area of life.

One client came to me overwhelmed by anxiety and indecision.

Over several months, through mindfulness and the RAIN practice (Recognise, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture) she softened her inner critic and found clarity and courage to change careers.

It’s moments like those that affirm this path.

Do you use any specific tools to be efficient with your clients?

Yes.

I use a blend of mindfulness based tools and coaching methods.

Sessions often begin with grounding or short meditations to help clients arrive fully.

This sets the tone for meaningful, focused work.

I incorporate the RAIN practice, a powerful framework for working with difficult emotions: Recognise what’s happening, Allow it to be there, Investigate with kindness, and Nurture yourself.

We also use breathing spaces, body scans, and mindful journaling.

Rather than rushing toward answers, we slow down.

In presence, the right steps emerge naturally.

The Impact:

If you had a super megaphone that, when you speak into, the whole world will hear your message, what would you say?

Be gentle with yourself.

The familiar mind, the reactive, critical, fixing mind, is not who you truly are.

It’s a habit shaped by the past.

There’s another way: the conscious, present mind.

The present mind pauses, breathes, and notices without judgment.

It’s the gateway to clarity, compassion, and connection.

You don’t have to believe every thought or run from discomfort.

You can come home to the now.

You are more than your conditioning.

You are consciousness itself.

Come home to presence, your real power lives there.

What is the greatest lesson you have learned in your life?

The greatest lesson I’ve learned is that transformation begins with self compassion.

For years, I believed I had to fix myself to be enough.

But true growth arises from self acceptance, not striving.

Meeting myself with kindness, even in difficult moments, has changed how I relate to everything: work, relationships, purpose.

Many friends drifted away when our energies no longer aligned, but that, too, was part of the unfolding.

Life is not about perfection, it’s about showing up with an open heart and trusting that you are enough, exactly as you are.

Your final thoughts?

In a world that moves fast and prizes perfection, true change happens when we slow down, listen, and meet ourselves with compassion.

Coaching, to me, isn’t about fixing, it’s about remembering.

Remembering who we are beneath the noise.

If you’re facing change, uncertainty, or simply yearning for peace, know you don’t have to do it alone.

With patience, presence, and support, transformation is not only possible, it’s already unfolding within you.

If any of this resonates, feel free to message me on LinkedIn, email me at [email protected], or reach out via WhatsApp.

I’d love to set up a Zoom call to see if we’re a good fit.

And if not, I’m happy to offer suggestions or other resources in support of your journey.

Where Can You Find James Clark?

If you liked this interview and if you would love to attain mindfulness, activate your present, conscious mind, deepen the connection with yourself and your relationship to life and others, connect with Coach James and see if you are a great fit to work together.