Hi, I’m Presley Pizzo. I’ve always been drawn to the kind of work that gets me deep in the zone. I got a PhD in linguistics, but then I found that software development was even better at capturing my attention and moved into that industry. All along the way, I found that in spite of my knack for hyperfocusing, I often struggled with procrastination.
I had no idea what to do about it. I was already an efficiency nerd; I knew all the tips and tricks, but they just weren’t enough. No one had ever told me that perfectionism can cause procrastination, or that the sudden sleepiness I felt sometimes at my computer could be an emotional reaction, not just a physical one.
When I discovered parts work, it helped me get to know myself better, and I discovered how all of these things were connected. Finally, I had a way to work with the fear of failure that prompted me to procrastinate. Crucially, it didn’t require me to spend the rest of my life berating and bribing myself into staying on task.
I became so fascinated by parts work (and so frustrated that so many of us spend years spinning our wheels when effective methods are out there) that I embarked on yet another career, as a coach. I’m on a mission to show people that self-compassion is not only a viable way towards more peace and productivity, but a more effective way than the typical no-pain-no-gain approach.
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It’s crucial to feel safe and supported in a coaching engagement, but that’s not enough. It also has to be effective! With so many sketchy coaches out there, I know it’s important to vet your coaches. And it’s also important to find a modality of coaching that works for you. Read about my coaching method.
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