Looking ahead to 2026, mindset coach reflects on the biggest challenges people faced in 2025

As the year comes to an end, Swindon mindset coach John Lewis is taking stock of the personal and professional challenges he has helped people face through 2025.

He works with a wide range of clients, from people trying to feel more confident in their day-to-day lives to international athletes preparing for high-pressure competitions. Despite the variety, the same themes kept coming up across this year.

John said many people arrived feeling stuck, unsure of their direction or battling long periods of low confidence. Others wanted help breaking old habits, dealing with stress or feeling more in control at work. He also spent a lot of time supporting people through team issues, relationship strain and the nerves that come with stepping into public-facing roles.

“I’ve seen that people are far more open to working on their mindset now,” John said. “Coaching isn’t seen as a last resort anymore. It’s something people choose because they want to feel better and move forward. I still meet old clients in the supermarket who tell me they’re using the same tools we worked on years ago. It’s great to hear that.”

Some of the breakthroughs from the past year have stood out to John. One client, terrified of public speaking, delivered a panel talk at Amazon in front of 200 people. Another client, an international athlete, became a world champion after learning how to recover quickly from mistakes and stay focused in the moment.

John, who lives in Highworth, has also supported businesses this year with workplace wellbeing and team performance. One company, OneBot, said his coaching had made a noticeable difference to its team. 

“John’s life coaching sessions have made a noticeable difference for our employees,” said Rachael Male, operations manager at OneBot.

“His supportive and practical approach has helped team members improve confidence, manage stress and communicate more effectively. We’ve seen positive changes in both personal wellbeing and workplace performance, and John has quickly become a valued part of our benefits package. Our employees genuinely appreciate having access to his guidance.”

John also brought back his Mistermind event this year, which he ran to coincide with International Men’s Day. He created it as a male-only space because many men struggle to speak openly about stress, confidence and the pressure they carry. One attendee described the day as “truly outstanding” and said they left feeling inspired and ready to make positive changes both personally and professionally.

Looking towards 2026, John said people should keep things simple. “Have big goals, but start small,” he said. “The tiny improvements you make each day matter more than the dramatic changes people put pressure on themselves to achieve. Learn from what goes wrong, keep doing what goes right and give things time. Nothing worth having happens overnight.”

He also wants people to make their wellbeing a priority as the new year begins. “Be kinder to yourself,” he said. “Take breaks when you need them. Distance yourself from the noise and the comparison. Look after yourself properly, choose carefully who you listen to and give yourself space to grow. Those are the things that will make the biggest difference in 2026.”

John will continue working with individuals, teams and athletes into the new year, helping them build confidence, approach stress differently and work on the areas that matter most to them.

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