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Meet Your Coach

Alistair Johnstone

Lifestyle Coach. Mentor. Recovered Addict. Your Guide to What's Possible.

Well over a decade sober. Decades of personal rebuilding. Now dedicated to helping others discover their missing piece.

Alistair Johnstone on stage — The Missing Piece lifestyle coach

The Journey

From Survival to Leadership

My story isn't unique—it's just honest. Like many, I found myself at rock bottom, convinced that my past defined my future. Addiction had taken everything: my health, my relationships, my sense of purpose. I was surviving, not living.

But something shifted. I realised that recovery wasn't just about stopping—it was about starting. Starting to build structure. Starting to show up. Starting to believe that change was possible. Over the next decade, I didn't just get sober; I rebuilt my entire life from the ground up.

I learned that transformation isn't magic. It's not inspiration or motivation. It's the unglamorous work of showing up every single day, building systems that support you, and having someone in your corner who believes in you when you don't believe in yourself.

Today, I'm here because I've walked the path you're on. I know what it feels like to be stuck. I know what it takes to break free. And I know that your story doesn't end where it started. That's why I coach. That's why I mentor. That's why I'm committed to helping you discover your missing piece.

Alistair Johnstone in a coaching session

Coaching That Works

Real transformation happens in the space between intention and action. In our sessions, we don't just talk about change—we build it. Every conversation is structured, intentional, and focused on moving you forward.

Whether you're working through addiction recovery, rebuilding your life, or pursuing ambitious goals, the methodology is the same: clarity, accountability, and consistent action.

What Makes This Different

Lived Experience Meets Structured Coaching

Lived Experience

I'm not speaking from theory. I've been where you are. I've overcome addiction, rebuilt my life, and created systems that work. That's not a credential—it's a commitment.

Structured Coaching

Transformation requires more than good intentions. We build systems, set accountability, and create the structure that turns goals into reality.

Global Reach

Among the highest rated lifestyle consultants in Scotland. Based in Scotland, available worldwide. Whether you're across the street or across the ocean, we work together to build the life you deserve.

Built on Lived Experience

I didn't learn these principles from a textbook. I learned them in the trenches—rebuilding my life from the ground up after addiction took everything. Every strategy, every framework, every insight comes from real experience.

That's what makes this different. I'm not speaking from theory. I'm speaking from the other side of the struggle, and I know exactly what it takes to get there.

Alistair speaking at an event about recovery and transformation

Core Philosophy

Three Principles That Guide Everything

Structure Creates Freedom

Without structure, we drift. With it, we soar. The paradox of discipline is that it liberates us to become who we're meant to be.

Accountability Drives Change

You don't change alone. Real transformation happens when someone believes in you enough to hold you to your word.

Your Story Isn't Over

Where you've been doesn't determine where you're going. Every day is a chance to write a better chapter.

Alistair in the Scottish highlands, embodying resilience and natural beauty

Grounded in Nature, Rooted in Scotland

Based in Scotland, I draw strength from the landscape and the values it represents: resilience, authenticity, and the power of natural beauty to heal. Whether you're working with me from across the street or across the world, you're working with someone who understands the importance of being grounded.

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Ready to Work Together?

Your first step is an initial consultation (£60, 1 hour). Let's talk about where you are, where you want to be, and how we can get you there.

£60 for 1 hour initial consultation