Adele Tevlin went to school at McGill and majored in Neuro-psychology and graduated with a Bsc, then did a degree at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and became a Certified Nutritional Practionner. She then became a Master NLP coach and practiced neuro-semantics and the integration of patterns and behaviours as they relate to weight loss goals. She integrates all of her education and coaching experience in her weight loss coaching business, Adele Wellness…
Elevator pitch: Describe your job in a nutshell.
I’m an executive weight loss coach; I create tailored solutions to fit the lifestyle needs of busy executives. I bridge the gap between what people know and what they do.
Why did you start your business, what was the inspiration?
I founded Adele Wellness in October of 2012 because I wanted to run my own business and help busy people reach their health goals in a realistic and strategic way. I had been working for other companies and other people running their weight loss programs and there was something in me that said it was time to go out on my own and follow my dream of being an entrepreneur. Adele Wellness was born out of my unwavering dedication to health and balance and trying to bridge the gap between conventional and alternative methods.
What is the best part of what you do on a day-to-day basis? The most challenging part?
The best part of what I do on a daily basis is seeing real change happen before my very eyes. Not only do I have a direct impact on my clients’ health, but I indirectly affect their families and all the people in their lives. When they start taking better care of themselves, the shift is palpable on all levels and in all relationships. Getting an email from a client thanking me for changing their life is why I do what I do. The most challenging part of my job is that when dealing with weight and health, there is a huge emotional component; when people are shifting and integrating new patterns, it is often uncomfortable. But that’s where the change happens. So sometimes its short-term pain for long-term gain for both my clients and me.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years I see myself running Adele Wellness part-time in Toronto and part-time in Costa Rica through Skype, webinars and other online coaching tools. I will have a team of great and talented people working for me as the business will be much bigger than just me. I will have written a few books and done more appearances on TV…and maybe my own show!
What does success look like to you?
To me success looks like living a life I love, optimal health and vitality, happiness, financial freedom, travel, being active every day and eating healthy foods that nourish my body.
What is the most memorable milestone in your career?
The most memorable milestone in my career…that is tough because there are two that stand out. First, signing my lease to my new office space was huge for me. I realized I was finally an entrepreneur and Adele Wellness was born the day I got my keys. The second is when I realized I needed an assistant or someone to help me with my social media and PR because things were really ramping up for me with publicity, speaking engagements, etc. Through a referral, I had a few people send me there resumes and wanted to work with me! It was so humbling because I had been there what seemed like yesterday, volunteering, doing co-op placements, anything to get experience. And now it was coming around full circle; the law of reciprocity at work.
Do you have any advice for other young professionals?
My advice for young professional is DON’T GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAM AND YOUR CALLING IN LIFE! You should wake up every day excited about life and your contribution to the world. That is living your true potential. Find the thing that is authentic to YOU, and that you are passionate about. True success is being really congruent in all areas of your life. Never settle for what others thing you should do or be, just be you.
Do you support any charities? If so, which one(s) and why is that important to you?
I don’t as of yet, but am actually in the process of allocating some of my resources to a few charities. Some areas of importance with me are women or men with eating disorders. Having volunteered at Sheena’s Place for years, I see the support they need and how prevalent it has gotten. Also any charity that supports children with disabilities is very dear to my heart.