As I’ve been in the throes of packing, I took time to quickly skim hundreds of paper client files from over the years.
I received such a positive response from so many of you for the Treasures & Tidbits from Twenty Years article that I shared last week, I thought it would be fun to share my client’s gems with you in their own words!
At the end of every coaching session, I ask “What’s your GEM from today?” and by that I mean, “What’s your big takeaway, a-ha or thing you want to remember most from our conversation.” I always write it down and circle it on my session notes.
Here’s a sampling (by no means exhaustive list) of what they had to say…you may want to read through this and circle the top five that speak to you – then ask yourself why those particular concepts have meaning for you at this stage in your life and/or business.
44 Coaching Gems OR What my Coach Taught Me…
- Define what extreme self-care means to me
- Focus on what’s directly in front of me (stop being distracted by shiny objects or squirrels!)
- Make a list of things to say no to
- Create a mind map to capture all of my ideas
- Follow up, follow up, follow up!
- Control only those things that I can. Let go of the rest
- Ask myself “What really matters here?”
- Remind myself , I have plenty of time
- There is a light at the end of the tunnel
- I’m going to get better at asking for help
- Information is power
- Focus on the positive outcome. You get what you focus on
- Designing a transition plan is key to help make a change
- What are the risks versus the rewards?
- Remember to ask for the business
- Networking is actually fun. Who knew?
- Get crystal clear about my big vision
- Put systems in place to help me be more efficient
- F.E.A.R. is false evidence appearing real
- Understanding the distinction between what I value and what I want helps me to see where there is inner conflict that needs to be resolved
- The distinction between motivation (pushing or effort) and inspiration (pulling or flow)
- Do it, delegate it or delete it
- Write a letter and then burn it
- Celebrate my success is along the way… The little ones as well as the big ones
- Keep diving deep and moving forward
- What’s your big Why?
- Choose love-based decisions versus fear-based decisions
- What is supporting my big vision?
- I don’t have to accept every client. Focus on attracting my perfect customers
- Their reaction wasn’t about me
- Only do something if you can make money from it three ways
- Easy, fun and profitable
- Follow the relief!
- Focus on my strengths, delegate my weaknesses
- Consistency is key
- I need to create my schedule for the day… Not allow other people to dictate how I spend my time
- Selling done well is serving
- If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything
- Pay attention to my energy cycles throughout the day
- Schedule sacred time for myself every day
- Marketing is not a dirty word.
- Visibility plus credibility equals profitability
- Treat others as you want to be treated
- Claim being the boss
I’ve worked with a wide variety of entrepreneurs and professionals over the years including realtors, financial planners, interior designers, teachers, doctors, holistic healthcare workers, business consultants, caterers, restaurant owners, attorneys, photographers, professional organizers, bakers, travel agents, builders, architects, a medical spa business owner, nonprofit executive directors, event planners, naturopaths, equine assisted therapists and trainers, artists, accountants, marketing professionals, yoga studio owners, nutritionists, landscapers, traveling nurse, graphic designers, web designers, functional medicine practitioners and so many more.
If you’re ready to join their ranks and hire me as your coach, book a dragonfly discovery session for September! I’d love to work with you.
Next time you hear from me, I’ll be a North Carolinian again (for the 4th time!) – woo hoo!
Elizabeth