Many of you have asked about the details around the decision to make this upcoming Spark event the final one. After years of sold-out audiences, hundreds of testimonials on Spark‘s work- and life-changing impacts, and nationwide recognition, how have I made the decision to make this the final Spark?
I’ll start by saying this decision did not come lightly. But once made, it was with 100% certainty – a knowingness, if you will. And, as will often happen with centered, purposeful decisions, everything transpiring since then – including some exciting new openings this decision has created space for – has served as confirmation.
So how did I make this decision? And how can you make decisions with confidence and knowingness? Here are three strategies I have found invaluable:
Consult My Purpose Statement.
First and foremost, my Purpose Statement serves as my filter for decisions. Since it incorporates my values (among other things), I know that basing decisions on how they align with my Purpose Statement will always serve me well. (If you’re coming to Spark, you’ll leave with YOUR Purpose Statement too, as well as a personalized plan to put it into action.)
I’ve often struggled with trusting my intuition and have just recently discovered why, another lesson I will share at Spark. While I’ve gotten much better over the years, and my Purpose Statement provides a type of constancy that I can rely on in any situation. I appreciate having something ‘outside my own head’ to guide me! 😉
Talk With My Advisors.
Although I’ve been a certified coach for years I still, and likely always will, have a coach myself. I’m also part of Mastermind groups that have proven invaluable.
These individuals, along with my family, close friends, and a few other ‘key players,’ serve as such a trusted source of wisdom for me. Whether my decision relates to my business, personal life, health, vacation ideas, or anything in between, these are the people to whom I turn. While thinking through things is important, verbalizing them usually brings about a different kind of clarity.
Practice 10-10-10.
The book by this same name, written by Suzy Welch, has been a game-changer for me and many of my clients when it comes to sound decision-making. Essentially, the process encourages you to make a hypothetical decision, then examine the possible consequences 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years from now. I have used this strategy repeatedly over the years and am grateful for perspective it offers! You can find a nice summary of the book here.
I used to struggle tremendously with decision-making, spending waaaay too much time overthinking, ruminating, second-guessing. Years ago I made a change: I decided one of my Guiding Principles would be
Decide And Take Action.
Meaning, once I make a decision, I immediately take an action in favor of it. This principle alone has transformed my decision-making and reduced my “buyer’s remorse” by leaps and bounds! Maybe something to incorporate into your practice, too?
These three steps essentially make up how I made the decision. I will explain the reasons why the public Spark will not continue after this year, some of which are quite personal, at the event itself. We are almost out of spots so if you’d like to join us, click here . I can’t wait for our purposeful, positive day of growth together!