Joe is a successful lawyer who prides himself on always having the right answer.
No matter how obscure the question, Joe will respond as if he knows – even if he’s not sure, or he’s just winging it. He’s pretty confident so it works most of the time.
On the inside, Joe isn’t quite so sure of himself. He’s really busy being busy – and he feels like it isn’t sustainable.
He’d like to increase his income without working more hours. He’s tried lots of things, but it isn’t coming together. And that brought him to my (virtual) door.
Our conversation rolled around to about his goals for the year – and what he was trying to create long-term.
There was a long pause.
Joe didn’t have an answer. And that surprised him. He was going so fast that he hadn’t thought to slow down and get really clear on where he was going – or why.
Joe’s response is surprisingly common for attorneys.
The pressure to get stuff done and take care of others causes tunnel vision.
In the busyness whatever dreams and goals we may have had back in the day got pushed to the side – or put off entirely.
It’s like being trapped in a gilded cage. We don’t give ourselves the “luxury” of dreaming or imagining.
One of my favorite things about my work as an executive coach is helping people like Joe give themselves permission to dream and set goals.
I help them to see what they are truly capable of achieving. I help them see new ways of thinking and operating and new skills so they can make those goals into reality. To make their own key.
Coaching isn’t for everyone. You have to be willing to learn and take action. You need to value honest feedback from someone who’s been there, who knows you well and wants the best for you – and will always tell you the truth.
If that sounds good to you. If you want to know how to build your own key then just CLICK HERE and let’s talk. We’ll see if coaching might be for you – and whether we’d be a good fit. Either way, you’ll be glad you made the call.