TIM LODGE
A Journey of Resilience, Transformation, and Purpose
Tim’s journey is one of profound resilience, transformation, and self-discovery. Born with Gros Talipes, a severe disability that left his feet at 90-degree angles to his legs, Tim faced immense physical challenges from the start. Despite undergoing 22 surgeries by the age of 10 and 59 anaesthetic procedures to date to correct his condition, his determination to succeed never wavered.
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In his 20s and 30s, Tim achieved significant success in corporate finance and financial software, enjoying a fast-paced, high-profile career that took him around the globe. However, beneath the surface of his outward success, he struggled with personal demons, feeling separated and different from everyone else. The pressures of his lifestyle led to a rapid decline in his health, culminating in a turning point at 38, when he collapsed at Belfast airport, experiencing a suspected heart attack. Even after intensive hospital treatment, Tim felt trapped in his relentless pursuit of success, fulfilment, and happiness.
Everything changed in 2013 when, at 41, Tim received a life-altering phone call from a canoeing coach inviting him to train as a Paralympic athlete. Though he hadn’t paddled since his competitive canoeing days as a teenager, Tim embraced the challenge with the same determination that had defined his life.
This chapter of Tim’s life is not just about achieving the unimaginable; it’s a story of coming full circle, finding self-acceptance, and discovering a deeper purpose. From an unhealthy 41-year-old sales director to a decorated Paralympic athlete, Tim’s transformation has been extraordinary.
Over the last decade, he has dedicated himself to transforming his mindset and health, gaining clarity and insight that have reshaped his life. This journey was about gaining clarity, self-awareness, and a profound understanding of his own struggles, so that he could turn his experiences into a powerful tool to help others. It was through the trials of his athletic training and the inner work that followed that Tim discovered his true calling: to guide others in overcoming their own barriers, using the lessons drawn from his life of resilience, transformation, and self-acceptance.
Tim empowers clients to reach optimal health by fostering a strong mind-body connection through holistic practices and new mindset choices and narratives. His approach encourages individuals to move away from reliance on reactive drugs, healthcare systems and outdated narratives that focus only on symptoms rather than addressing root causes. By learning new choices and narratives, clients can change their reality and transform how they feel about themselves, their environments, and their careers.
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Through Zenval, Tim combines his corporate experience, athletic discipline, and holistic techniques to help individuals overcome these barriers and achieve sustainable transformation. His tailored coaching programs focus on mental fitness, emotional resilience, and physical vitality, guiding clients toward inner clarity, balance, and fulfilment.
By reshaping their inner narratives, clients not only enhance their physical health but also cultivate a more positive and empowering mindset that supports their overall well-being in both personal and professional settings.