What might happen if you acknowledged your gifts openly?
Would your lizard brain raise its head and demand silence or. . .would it allow you to shine the way you’re meant to?
Let’s put it to the test, shall we?
I’ll go first , then you let it rip in the comments.
Things I’m deeply proud of
1. I completed an honours degree in Fine Arts with a dream of making my way in the world as an artist.
While I never made it to the New York art scene, my passion for art oozed into other areas of my life and creativity, one of my core values, was honoured.
2. Less than a year after knee surgery I ran a half marathon.
After the surgery the doctor gave me a list of things I should no longer do (included running and dancing) – I was 33 and decided to to prove him wrong.
It may not have been the smartest thing to do, but according to Sally Hogshead’s 7 Triggers of Fascination my primary trigger is rebellion (not so surprising!) so what I did totally makes sense.
3. I’ve been self-employed for almost 12 years, first as a photographer and then as a coach.
There are so many resources now to help you leave the corporate world, ditch your boring job, and design a life you love. Twelve years ago, not so much.
I didn’t come from a long line of entrepreneurs and looking back, I really had no clue how great the challenge. I just kept putting one foot in front of the other, following a vision and correcting course as required.
Credentials (or proof-that-I’m-the-real-McCoy)
1. I’m a Solution Focused Coach, on a mission to wake you up from your ‘someday thinking’.
I’ve got close to 7,500 hours of coaching under my belt (a Master Certified Coach credential requires 2,500 hours) and have worked with hundreds of amazing people over the years.
2. I am certified in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming).
I love personal development, and one of my favourite areas of study has been NLP. Google it and you’ll find over 57,600,000 results but the definition I like the best – finding ways to help people have better, fuller and richer lives. Says it all for me.