Tips from a Life Coach for a Happier 2025

SOMETIMES, we all need a little guidance. No one has it all figured out, and, in some cases, we need more than a bit of advice—we need a life coach. That is where people like Kamladevi Sharma come in. Kamladevi is the founder of Revive Coach and one of Guyana’s few life coaches. She sat down with the Pepperpot Magazine this week to explain what a life coach does, how to know if you need one and tips you can practise for a happier 2025.

Kamladevi is the founder of Revive Coach, a firm dedicated to fostering ethical and growth mindsets for sustainable prosperity. She is a Forbes-featured mindset coach whose goal is to bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and skills from corporate training into her coaching programmes: Money Overflows, Momentum Training, and The Thriving Leader’s Nest.

Her expertise lies in MESS alignment, an intriguing methodology that incorporates mindset, energy, and strategic steps to rewire disserving thought patterns. This method has benefitted numerous successful entrepreneurs by helping them increase their incomes without adding another side hustle to their plate. Thousands of leaders have also gained more fulfilling work lives through her corporate sessions.

Kamladevi enjoys spending time in nature with her three sons and husband. She conducts career sessions at high schools in Guyana annually as part of her social responsibility to guide youths towards aligning with their dream careers. When not creating a ripple of positive impact in the world, she can be found enjoying a good book, meditating, or dancing to her heart’s desire.

What is a Life Coach?
Before handling the success of others, Kamladevi first had to coach herself through her own trials. She was drawn to life coaching during a pivotal moment in her life. As she explained, it was a time when she had left the corporate world, found herself unemployed, and was pregnant for the first time since high school.

“I had always worked and studied, so this was an overhaul of my life, where I was dependent on my husband. It was a very new experience, allowing me to embrace motherhood without corporate responsibilities,” she shared.

This shift brought significant changes and extra time, which Kamladevi spent reflecting on herself. “Spending time with myself during that period helped me learn how busy I was mentally and emotionally. I reflected on my thoughts and feelings, how they were influenced by others, and how I could use this experience to bring change. I realised this phase had a purpose, and I needed to learn from it,” she said.

The transition from an on-the-go corporate worker to a mother gave Kamladevi fresh perspectives. “Although two different things, just like companies, people too should have personal missions, values, and goals,” she noted.

“Coming from a strong business background, I started to see parallels between business concepts like mission, vision, and core values and personal growth. I thought, why not create personal values and objectives? That was the beginning of my journey in life coaching. I started working on myself, applying these principles personally and shared them with others as a hobby. By 2020, it evolved into a business,” she explained.

The role of a Life Coach
Since starting life coaching in 2016 as a hobby, Kamladevi has helped hundreds of people realise their goals and take the necessary steps to achieve them.
“For me, life is about living in full enjoyment. It’s a constant process of self-improvement, but the effort and mindset are key. This approach allows me to guide others,” she said.

“In life coaching, we focus on wealth, health, and relationships. Wealth is a great motivator and stressor, often tied to how people manage money and align with opportunities. Health requires breaking cycles, like addressing habits that contribute to chronic conditions. Relationships encompass interactions at home, work, and beyond,” she added.

For someone feeling stuck in a cycle, Kamladevi suggests it’s about breaking the habits that perpetuate that loop. “If someone feels stuck in a cycle—whether in relationships, finances, or health—and wants to break free, they may benefit from life coaching. It’s about aligning with personal values and taking steps to achieve happiness,” she noted.

For those considering life coaching, the first step is understanding your unique challenges and goals. “When clients come to me, we identify areas they want to improve. It’s about taking responsibility for their lives. I provide tools and guidance, but they must do the work. Change begins from the inside out, not the outside in,” she said.

Kamladevi’s first piece of advice for a healthier mindset is to spend time with yourself. This is not time spent online or watching a movie, but reflecting on who you are and who you want to be. “To create a fulfilling life, I recommend spending time with yourself. Understand your personal mission, vision, and values. Identify triggers and use them as opportunities to understand yourself better. Communication is key—focus on what you want, not what’s wrong,” she explained.

Mindfulness is another tip she offers. Being present in the here and now can go a long way towards a happier tomorrow. “Mindfulness is another essential tool. Be present in daily tasks, combine activities efficiently, and use affirmations to align mindset and energy. Time is limited, so find ways to maximise it,” she advised.

Kamladevi emphasises that sometimes challenges appear larger than they are. Gaining a better understanding of who you are, communicating effectively and practising mindfulness can make a significant difference. “Enjoy life, and if it feels like a mess, align your mindset, energy, and strategy with your goals,” she concluded.