CLARITY KICKSTART: February 23, 2015
“I had never been so vulnerable and I had never felt so strong.”
Zhena Muzyka
Coaching Tip for the Week:
I’ve recently shared on Facebook some fantastic books I’ve read on topics like imperfection, vulnerability, and letting go. They’ve opened up tremendous discussion around both the fear and bliss we can feel when we put down the facade and let ourselves just be.
Where do you find yourself “acting the part”? Do you feel that leaders have all the answers, so you act like you know it all? Do you not want to be perceived as weak, so you instead act hard?
At times, acting the part can serve a useful purpose. But like relaxing into your favorite pajamas, isn’t it just a relief to admit you don’t always have everything figured out?
This week, allow yourself to simply be. Be in the moment, be yourself. Journal about who you are when you’re not trying to meet anyone’s expectations. Discuss your uncertainties with your coach, mentor, or mastermind group to uncover how you can succeed while honoring your highest values.
While you’re at it, applaud someone else who is accepting of their own imperfection and vulnerability. Let him or her know you appreciate their honesty and modeling!
Share your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter!
What if your boldest dream is actually within reach…and you don’t even realize it?
Dr. Christi Hegstad, Dream Igniter & Growth Accelerator. Christi is a Certified Coach who has helped thousands clarify and reach Big Dreams and Bold Goals with meaning and purpose. She is president of MAP Professional Development Inc., NAWBO Iowa’s Woman Business Owner of the Year, and mom to three amazing kids.