We all need to take time out to think during these worrying times. Self coaching in business is all about having the time to reflect on the bigger picture. It is clear that a new model of leadership will need to emerge if we are to learn from the past mistakes.
A simple exercise for anyone to try, regardless of your role, qualifications or circumstance revolves around self-coaching.
Take time to reflect on the big picture, and where you stand in it. Try to identify the beliefs and assumptions, social, cultural and religious conditioning that drive you or perhaps make you feel guilty. If you could remove these burdens from your shoulders, imagine your continuing journey through life, take only those that you still value.
On a piece of paper list those things that you truly value. Recall times in your past when you felt really passionate about what you were doing. Ask yourself ‘what am I good at?’ and list your skills.
Then write on paper the names of one or two people whom you really admire and then list the qualities of each of them that evoke your admiration.
Lastly, review and reflect on these lists and search for the common ground between then. This will indicate to you what you value as important and may in turn suggest a more meaningful, more purposeful direction for your life. It may help you to bring these qualities into your work and business and so enable you to enjoy your role more.
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Carole Davidson is an Executive Business Coach & Mentor
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