Up Front Coach

I attended a webinar today where the host reminded us to be proud of what we do and the value we bring to doing it.

As a coach I often find myself reminding my clients of just that.

Being proud of the daring they have to examine long held beliefs about themselves, their boldness to want more, and their determination to thrive.

Perhaps that's the invitation for all of us: to spend less time focusing on what we haven't achieved and more time acknowledging the courage, resilience, and growth that have brought us to where we are today.

Taking on hard things is empowering. This is one of five reflections I journalled about my Camino trek last fall. Going solo for 280kms in 13 days was the empowering part. Following my heart and fully committing to a bucket list item, walking in 30-degree weather, dedicating 3 ½ hours of my day to training, and managing the inevitable aches and pains were some of the hard parts. Lacing up my trail shoes on my first morning as a pilgrim, was not. The experience changed the way I see myself and it is a reminder that it’s time to take on my next hard thing.

What next hard thing are you ready to take on?