The power of envisioning your future

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Julia came to coaching looking for the next step in her career. She had been at her current job for over a decade, but didn’t love her work environment and was trying to decide if she was ready for a change. 

Over the course of working together, we explored her strengths, what she liked about her current work, and what was missing. In looking at these things, she started to envision what her future could be and how to get there. We brainstormed ways to get her out of her comfort zone, how to reframe her negative self-talk, and who could support her in this transition. Action steps followed and she was on her way. 

When I spoke to Julia a few months later she had landed her new job and was delighted at how things had worked out. 

Julia’s example shows some of the challenges my clients come to coaching with, such as:

• A lack of clarity: They know things need to change, but they aren’t sure how to move forward.
• Strong self-judgment: By focusing on all their perceived “faults,” they allow their strong judge to run circles around them. 
• Go-it-alone attitude: They think they need to figure it all out by themselves and that there is no one on their “team.”

By focusing on gaining clarity, strengths, and perspectives, coaching helps clients to:

• Clear the fog: Having reflective conversations that hold your agenda helps you find the next step you’re looking for.
• Focus on strengths: You have superpowers! When I reflect clients' strengths back to them, they are often surprised that what they do is anything special — trust me, it is! Coaching can help uncover your amazing strengths.
• Have perspective shifts: Through coaching, we can challenge the narratives that we have constructed. Looking at the same situation from various angles opens up new possibilities for us and can create a powerful change in perspective.

If you need a little clarity on your next step, reach out and schedule a Coaching Clarity Call today. 

My question for you: Is there an area in your life that you would like to bring clarity to? Envision yourself in front of a rope bridge spanning a canyon. Each step you take brings you closer to your goal on the other side of the canyon. What is one first step you can take today?

See you soon.
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If you like this post you may like the post How I Fell for Coaching.

Names and identifying details have been changed for privacy.

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