It’s Time for a Change- What's really HOLDING YOU BACK?
We all get that unique question that pops up in our heads before the New Year arrives. You know the question; what would I like to change professionally, personally, or in my business or organization? It’s a natural progression to think about a do-over, a new start, or a fresh perspective, right? Yes, to some degree but hear me out on this.
The graph below depicts the percentages of the top New Year’s resolutions for 2022.
As you can see, the first three resolutions are focused on personal improvement. Sixty-four percent of those surveyed want to improve their health by living healthier, losing weight, or through personal improvement to increase overall happiness.
These kinds of resolutions are prevalent in western culture and are not usually kept for the long term.
But what if there’s something else sabotaging our efforts to make lasting change that moves us closer to the outcomes we want in our lives starting in the 2023 New Year?
“The fears we don’t face become our limits. ”
While the word fear encompasses a multitude of different reactions we can have in different situations like fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of embarrassment, and fear of criticism, it’s important to find out what is driving this strong and overwhelming emotion.
What if I were to tell you there is hope in overcoming the obstacle of fear when it comes to moving closer to our goals, dreams, and objectives?
There’s a coaching term that we use in situations when a coaching client is presented with an obstacle preventing the next step toward success. It’s called a limited belief.
In order to explain, I’d like to give an example from a recent coaching client. The client was promoted to a new position within their organization and received negative feedback within the first three months from the CEO about the performance of the team.
Since this was a new and growing area of the organization, the initial processes with the set-up were less than optimal which caused delays affecting the productivity of the team.
My client knew what he needed to do but was paralyzed by fear to move forward. Underneath his fear were his limited beliefs.
In order to move forward, the client had to identify and challenge the limited beliefs he had about his potential as a leader for success in this situation and identify the specific fear it created.
By asking introspective coaching questions about the validity of his fear of failure, the client started to understand there was a limiting belief about having to make a difficult decision.
Do you think anyone else as a leader has been in the same situation you are in right now? What are two action steps you can take to move this situation in a more positive direction?
We manage the fear and illuminate the false limiting beliefs.
The true power of the client in the coaching process is to be open and responsive to the coach’s questions that direct them through the fear and challenge their limiting beliefs.
Is it time for a change? Let me know how I can help you or your team overcome the obstacles and challenge the limiting beliefs preventing you from achieving the next level of success.
Coach Denise
The Power of a Coaching Relationship
Happy Wednesday!
I have been thinking about my life and it’s protectory over the last ten years in regard to my career and life’s purpose. There have been many changes in the direction and purposeful plans I have made to accomplish the goals I set out for my life.
I recently found a list that I wrote down over ten years ago with my top five goals and how I was going to accomplish them. As I began to reflect on these goals from the past, I could see where I started and where I have landed. Some of those goals were met and others were changed according to several things I could not control.
The economy
The pandemic
The culture
Anyone who wants to increase their success in life will have times when their plans and goals need to be adjusted. Life does not always give us what we want. The need for adjustment can be a humbling one; one that can distract us and cause us to quit all together. This is where a coach can help us work through the barriers and unfortunate changes that obscure our progress.
The coaching process provides:
A confidential space to explore new ideas and solutions.
Accountability towards the progress of actionable goals.
The uncovering of internal barriers and self-defeating behaviors.
Open-ended questions that increase awareness and objectivity.
Self-directed thinking and problem solving to increase one’s potential for success.
When I think about how the past two years have affected the goals and dreams for my business and personal growth, I see the opportunity I was given to expand the vision and mission of my life in a positive and impactful way. Although my plans changed, I can see the growth and development of new skills and a flexible attitude that has bubbled up!
If you need a new vision and mission for your life, business, or career to help move you in a new direction, then I would like to offer you the opportunity for a free coaching session with me. I am confident as a coach who has worked with high-level and mid-level executives when I say there is power to achieve new heights and overcome barriers through the coaching process.
“Self-transformation does not happen without intentional work and accountability! “ Denise D Adocck MHA CMPE
I hope to see you expanding your potential and striving with new energy toward fresh and innovative outcomes!
Coach Denise
Leading Well in a Crisis!
Have you thought recently about how you lead when there is a major crisis at hand? Pressure creates an environment for leaders to grow or go! Here are a few key strategies to evaluate your response when the pressure of a crisis comes your way.
Ask yourself- what good things can I learn during this time?
Few people make bad situations good situations.
“Success in life comes from not holding a good hand but playing a poor hand well.”
Do we have a choice-positive perspective?
Leading in a crisis can make or break today’s leaders. If you need help, reach out to me at denise@denise adcock.com for a free 1-hour strategy session.
It’s better to be over-prepared than behind the 8 ball!