Good morning, afternoon or evening - depending on where you live as you read or listen to this post.
At the beginning of my day I listened to someone talking about how we use the talents that have been given to us. It doesn’t matter whether they are important in the eyes of the world or modest. The point is that we use those abilities, and develop them and, as we do, notice that makes life flow better. To those who have been given much, much will be expected of them. You may wish for skills that you see in others, but start where you are and develop what you have been given.
I remember saying to a colleague one day “thank you for your smile and welcome each day - it helps me to feel positive about the day ahead”. She had a natural ability to make people coming through the door to feel welcome. She happened to be the receptionist but she could have used that natural talent in hospitality or, if she wanted to travel, as a member of an aeroplane cabin crew; roles where that natural ability of hers would be really important.
When you are aware of the skills that come naturally to you, you can use them in all areas of life. And, if we think of the workplace, there are roles that will suit those skills and, as you develop them, you will be able to make the most of what has been given to you. Your attention to detail will make events run smoothly, your ability with numbers will make your company keep good accounts, your creative ideas will keep your company on the cutting edge of your sector, your love of learning how things work will make you build powerful engines. You see?
I love to see people make the most of their talents; sometimes they need to start by recognising what those are. Easy to make light of the things that come naturally to us. Then comes the discovery of the many ways those talents could be used with experience in the appropriate roles and training in some relevant areas. There might be work to do in order to develop your self-confidence.
I love coaching because I see people become empowered to be the fullness of who they are. They might want coaching in respect of gaining a promotion, finding out who they are after years of trying to be like someone else, they may feel powerless under the dominance of a colleague or family member.
Whatever your need, I would love to support you to be set free to thrive in the fullness of who you were always destined to be. That is why I offer a free discovery call so that you can decide if I am the sort of person with whom you can be totally honest and sense that you will feel safe as I encourage you to step outside the box and remove the blockages you have felt keep tripping you up.
Please contact me and let’s start the conversation.