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Beside Your Self

Beside Your Self

by Michael Feeley June 6, 2025

 

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I heard someone say they were beside themselves with happiness, and I imagined they were standing beside themselves, watching their happiness.

It’s a wonderful phrase and idea about having an immense emotion of excitement that almost makes you feel out of control with extraordinary pleasure, nearly out of your mind. (and… it can also be related to other emotions such as anger and worry.)

When I won a part in a Broadway touring company, earned my Equity card, and worked with incredible stars, musicians, and directors, I was beside myself with joy!

I felt the same after passing my written and oral exams to become a professional life and career coach.

I feel it right now when I look at the book I have written and just published – The Next Act – A Complete Guide to Career Change, Professional Reinvention, and Finding Work That Matters. I’m abundantly proud. My life is in this book.

I also feel it when I see how some leaders treat other human beings with contempt. I am beside myself with rage!

When have you been beside yourself?

 

Thanks – Michael (he, him)

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This also matters – What’s Your Opinion of Yourself?

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Michael has twenty years experience matching people with positions that allows them to reach their potential. Having worked with corporate decision makers, Michael has expertise in understanding organizational needs in multiple industries. He understands, experientially and intuitively, what gets people hired and what doesn’t. With a big heart and intellect to match, Michael Feeley is an authority on bringing the best out of business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs… he has such amazing energy, not to mention a terrific business background.

Libby Gill

Business Coach, Brand Strategist & Best Selling Author

…as a trainer I watched Michael Feeley become a masterful coach, being adept at many coaching skills… he is supportive, motivational, action-oriented, open minded, authentic, confident and compassionate… such a delight to work with… fun, high-energy, intuitive, spontaneous!… I have observed him to be very inspirational, empowering, and encouraging clients to go to greater depths in their lives. He is a true ambassador of the profession… Michael has heart and soul along with the ability to deliver!

Deborah Van de Grift – CPC, ELI-MP, PCC

Vice President iPEC – Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching

You, my friend, are the Real Deal.

Matthew Carey

Host of Studio Time Podcast

Australia

Michael Feeley walks the walk and talks the talk. He is honest, authentic and incredibly generous in spirit. Michael’s deep commitment to service means his clients get his full attention and will benefit from his coaching skills, experience and wisdom.

Kathy Karn

Psychotherapist, Photographer and Storyteller / www.kathykarn.com

London ON Canada

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