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GOK WAN ENLISTS THE HELP OF LEADING GAY CONFIDENCE COACH

It’s a common misconception that gay men are happy, sociable and confident. But for some – particularly teenagers – a lack of confidence and self-esteem can become an overwhelming problem.  For his latest Channel 4 outing, Gok’s Teens: the Naked Truth, due to be aired February 2012, Gok Wan helps teenagers with confidence concerns.  And when it came to the case of gay teenager Daniel, Gok turned to Paul Bailey, the UK’s leading gay confidence coach, for help.

Renowned for his work in helping gay people develop confidence and add meaning to their personal and work lives, Paul initially coached Daniel, Gok’s case study, over the telephone.  It quickly become clear that Daniel thought the only reason he didn’t feel good about himself was because he did not have a boyfriend.  But it was during a subsequent session which took place on-camera that Paul guided Daniel to a break-through in which he accepted that his lack of confidence actually stemmed from a sense of conflict between his sexuality and his religious belief.

Over the course of further private coaching sessions, Daniel’s mental attitude dramatically improved.   As Paul says, “Daniel began to view his past struggles with respect, as it was those experiences that made him the person he is today.  He was able to realise that he was indeed comfortable with who he is and could begin to reconcile his life as a committed Christian with that of a gay man.  I’m thrilled that Daniel now has a clear idea of what lies ahead for him.  He is now heading into his 20s a positive and confident man.”

Daniel is just one of the many gay men that Paul Bailey has helped coach toward a happier, more confident outlook.

Paul Bailey offers a free initial coaching session

Paul Bailey is available for interview.  For further information or to request an interview contact:

0845 388 3218 or via email

Notes to Editors:  Paul Bailey (www.gayconfidencecoach.com), the UK’s  “Gay Confidence Coach,” is an out and proud gay man who helps people add meaning and confidence to their personal and professional lives. Trained at the world’s largest life-coaching school, Paul delivers his coaching expertise through face-to-face individual or group sessions, as well as by telephone and online. Paul’s clients come from diverse backgrounds, including from the worlds of art, business, and academia on both sides of the Atlantic.