Throughout our lives, we have bursts of action toward realizing our most coveted dreams and goals. Yet, many of us hit barriers and retreat to our places of comfort. To make lasting progress, we must identify past pitfalls and consider what will be different this time. No one explained this concept better than Portia Nelson in her book There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk: “I walk down the same street. […]
Recently, I shared an exercise to align your actions with your purpose. What if you are unsure of your purpose? Here is a question to help: When you are at your best, what are you doing? Identifying your moments of greatest strength and fulfillment can show how you can provide the most value to the world. For example, are you in your element when giving a presentation? Do you feel […]
Have you held a mirror up recently and honestly asked, “Am I working toward my highest purpose?” If not, take a moment to try it! This is often my primary role as an executive career coach: to hold up a mirror to my clients and help them align their actions and achievements with their intentions. When you try this exercise, if you feel like you are getting off track or […]
