Find Your Purpose Through Finding Holistic Success

I’ve been talking about facilitating change and transformation A LOT recently, have you noticed? 😊

I often share reflections I’m having in business and insights I’m taking away from calls. Recently, I’ve been in so many conversations with folks new to coaching, fearing a changing economy, craving a career change, to name a few…

And as someone who’s been coaching entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and recovering attorneys, as well as high achieving professionals in career pivots or periods of transition for nearly a decade at this point, I’ve noticed some common themes.

Common themes around what’s most important and how life gets in the way, how fear stops us from pursuing our passions and dreams, and how the path of least resistance often keeps us on a less-than-ideal path.

There’s often a phrase I share in initial conversations with folks that sticks out. A phrase that I often receive feedback around, that they appreciate this focus in our coaching approach.

And this focus is on championing my clients to create holistic success.

You may be curious, what is that, exactly?

For me, holistic success is the whole enchilada. There’s certainly a financial component to it, but success is so much more if you’re willing to be honest with yourself. I have spoken with one too many objectively wealthy individuals who would never self-identify as successful.

Because at the end of the day, we don’t desire more money and more time for money and time’s sake. We crave the additional financial and time freedom in order to have the distinct experiences and choices we can make from that place. Whether it be the flexibility to pursue our hobbies or side businesses, more time to help out at our children’s schools or spend with aging parents, or more adventures and travels to indulge in.

Ultimately, holistic success is the experience of life we all deeply desire. This is the experience of feeling at peace with yourself or dare I say it–satisfied. Having a sense of balance between work and the rest of your life (that you love!), having close and connected relationships, creating financial and time freedom, and having an experience of full self-expression in your work. What I mean by this last component, is the ability to demonstrate and fully embrace your gifts, values and strengths through your work.

I recently shared this definition on LinkedIn and here’s what Haley of Heart Centered Podcasting had to say:

“This is one thing I do love about the coaching industry – time and time again we see examples of women creating a life and career that they love no matter their age! I’ve had clients in their 20s and 60s and everything in between. I’m happy you’re here doing the work, just as I am sure so many others are, too! YES to a holistic approach.”

This is why I adore coaching because I too have seen so many success stories of just this.

In today’s blog, I want to share some resources with you as this theme has been popping up in so many places of late:

• First off, if you’ve been considering hiring a coach, I definitely recommend you check out this week’s podcast on the History of Coaching. As a Master Certified Coach credentialed through the International Coaching Federation and a former coach trainer myself, I have a deep appreciation for the art form that is coaching.This is also a lot of the initial conversation I have with folks on consultation calls!
• Check out last week’s blog on four practices to support you in taking inspired action if you haven’t already and you get frozen in inaction.
• I recently interviewed Natasha Nazareth and Ginny Cascio Bonifacino on the podcast who left big law to open their own law practice. I really appreciate their story and how they infused so much intentionality into every aspect of their business.
• We all must overcome the discomfort of fear and change if we’re committed to pursuing our dreams. This blog is a helpful read on activating our parasympathetic nervous systems to help do just that.
• And finally, if you’re going to pursue your dreams, you’ll also be required to develop your self-leadership. This is a helpful post to help you do just that!

If you’re looking for a thought partner or coach to support you in developing your self-leadership, schedule a call with us to explore what’s possible. We have a team of highly trained and certified coaches. Let us support you in reclaiming your joy, sustaining your vision and elevating your impact.