Why a Former Talent Agent Is Coaching Entrepreneurs & Creatives to Find Balance in a Burnout Culture

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London, UK - October 22, 2025

After two decades in the entertainment industry and more than 15 years leading AJK Agency – a globally recognised creative and talent agency representing world-class brands and artists – Alex Kordek is unveiling a new chapter in his career: an evolved and expanded version of Kordek Life Coaching.

Far from a new launch, this marks a revitalised direction for a coaching practice that first began in 2020. It was born from Alex’s first-hand experience in high-performance, high-pressure environments and his growing commitment to helping others sustain success with balance, clarity, and authenticity.

Through AJK Agency, Alex continues to collaborate with some of the most recognisable names in entertainment and fashion, including Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Wicked: The Movie, Barbie: The Movie, and Charlotte Tilbury. His work has taken him behind the scenes of global campaigns, live productions, and red-carpet moments, offering him a front-row seat to both the glamour and the grind of creative success.

But after years of steering a fast-paced international agency, Alex began to notice a pattern repeating itself among the leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs he worked alongside. Beneath the surface of success often lay exhaustion, self-doubt, and a quiet erosion of joy. The same ambition that fuelled their achievements was also taking a personal toll.

“I’ve seen how the relentless pursuit of success can disconnect even the most talented people from their purpose,” says Alex. “Coaching became my way of helping people reconnect – to rediscover clarity, confidence, and balance without losing their drive.”

With Kordek Life Coaching, Alex channels that insight into tailored one-to-one programmes and workshops designed for high performers who want to thrive, not just survive. His sessions combine deep empathy with practical strategy, guiding clients through personal reflection and tangible goal-setting to unlock lasting change.

The focus areas of his coaching include:

  • Building lasting confidence and clarity of purpose

  • Creating healthy boundaries and resilient mindsets

  • Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear of failure

  • Redefining success through sustainable habits and self-leadership

Alex works with a wide range of clients – from CEOs and founders to creatives and performers – who, despite appearing to “have it all,” often admit to feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about what’s next. His approach helps them realign their inner purpose with their outward success, creating momentum that’s both fulfilling and sustainable.

“I don’t teach people how to work harder; I help them work smarter, deeper, and in alignment with who they really are,” he explains. “When you operate from that place, everything changes – your confidence, your relationships, your results.”

Alex’s coaching style is shaped by his rare blend of creative leadership and personal development expertise. His background gives him an instinctive understanding of the pressures faced by high achievers, while his coaching qualification provides the structure and tools to create meaningful, measurable transformation.

As Kordek Life Coaching evolves, Alex’s mission remains simple yet powerful: to help ambitious people lead with purpose, maintain balance, and find renewed joy in what they do.

To find out more about Alex, read his free and useful guides or to book a complimentary 30 minute discovery call, visit kordekcoaching.com

Notes to editors

About Alex:

Alex Kordek is a certified life and mindset coach and the founder of Kordek Life Coaching. He is also the founder and director of AJK Agency, an internationally recognised creative production and talent agency working with major global brands and artists. With over 20 years in the entertainment industry, Alex’s mission is to help high-performing individuals find balance, clarity, and sustainable success in every area of life.

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