“What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.” —T.S. Eliot
We all have a story that we tell ourselves, about our selves. In coaching, we call this a personal narrative: a story integral to well-being and motivation. Right now many of us find ourselves with an interrupted narrative. Perhaps we are not able to pursue the goals we set or find ourselves working in a way that we previously never imagined, which may leave us feeling a bit lost and unprepared. Even if our goals or agency are not disrupted, most of us are experiencing more stress and uncertainty than ever before.
Hardships like these forge stronger and wiser people. When we step back then from our own stories, we can see this challenging time as the rod that sharpens the steel. It is a good time to upgrade our mindset and leap into the unknown. We are invited welcome uncertainty and meet it with courage, acceptance, and knowing.
Our special IOC webinar on October 7: Designing your Life is arriving just in time. Learn a new way of framing our narratives - and our coachees — with the help of Stanford Professor, Dave Evans, co-author of the best-selling book, Designing Your Life. Along with his co-author Bill Burnett, Dave Evans teach us how to use design thinking to create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling.
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So what if we step back from our own stories? Could we see this challenging time as the rod that sharpens the steel? Perhaps, it is time to upgrade our mindset and leap into the unknown with the knowledge that adversity makes us better and stronger. We might welcome uncertainty and meet it with courage, acceptance, and knowing.
In keeping with the theme of heroic journeys, in October, we have the opportunity to learn a new way of framing our own - and our coachees-narratives with the help of Stanford Professor, Dave Evans, co-author of the best-selling book, Designing Your Life. Along with Bill Burnett, Dave Evans teaches how to use design thinking to create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling.
This month, world-renowned startup coach Alisa Cohn, spoke on coaching entrepreneurial leaders, who are among the heroes and heroines bringing innovations that transform our lives.
Dr. Helen Turnbull presents on unconscious bias and its impact on all aspects of Inclusion. Overcoming obstacles is not always external, for what may be unseen or outside of our awareness can trip us up on the journey. Looking inward helps us find opportunities for growth.
All the great narratives in history are not solo treks. A hero needs the help of a partner or a team. Please join us in our upcoming Virtual Summit: Driving Systemic Change Through Coaching & Technology to equip yourself with the tools and community to adapt and thrive in this new landscape.
Until then, let’s appreciate the opportunity to author our next chapters. We are honored to partner with you as your story unfolds.
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