Here is a heartwarming story from my coaching session last week that truly showcases Why I Love What I Do!
So, Carla (not her real name), a dedicated VP, brings up my Ignite Your Future online workshop and shares that she named her year. With a laugh, Carla admits, “I don’t remember what it was, but you aren’t going to like it.”
We chuckle together as she retrieves her notes, and I invite her to notice her self-judgment, something she has been working on. She reveals her chosen mantra, “Do What You Want.” The only tweak I request is for her to make it personal. She says, “Do What I Want,” and laughs again.With this newfound lens, we dive into Carla’s coaching goals for the year ahead. Despite already making great strides to build her confidence and competence in her new role, Carla desires further success, seeking to elevate her visibility and recognition. Passionate about her industry, she wants to establish herself as a subject matter expert and to improve and grow her industry to serve her clients better. Carla’s self-awareness deepens between sessions, as it often does for clients…that’s where the "real" work happens. At the start of our next session, Carla shares, "I'm realizing that I was selling myself short all these years. I didn't think big enough. I never imagined more. I settled for mediocre.” Yet, amidst this self-realization, Carla's inner critic emerged, questioning why she hadn't thought BIG sooner.
In a moment of vulnerability, Carla ponders how to ensure her daughter doesn't follow the same path and how to instill in her the belief that she could pursue her "big, huge, giant dreams.” Witnessing Carla's introspection and new realization, I am deeply moved. I share with Carla, "this is why I love coaching — the opportunity to support individuals, like you, to clarify and live your dreams.”
Carla's story illustrates the transformative power of coaching, unlocking our truest potential and limitless possibilities. Stay tuned for more of Carla’s story, which takes a surprising turn.
My client sessions routinely reaffirm how grateful and honored I am to create space for and witness the profound, sustainable shifts coaching can have in people’s lives when they slow down and expand their awareness.
So, let's celebrate Carla's journey and let's all dare to dream BIG, challenge our self-imposed limitations, and step boldly into the future we envision for ourselves and our world WHILE embracing today!
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