Let go of the need to have a plan…and gained confidence to live in ‘the now’
“My initial focus for coaching was about the ‘what’s next’ phase of my life. I had been a very happy and content stay-at-home mom for over 10 years, absolutely loving my amazing life! Also having just turned 40, I was contemplating what was next for me – almost like after crossing that milestone, I sensed that I needed to have a plan or a career timeline figured out. Yet, I knew that I wanted very much to continue to be part of my kids’ day-to-day life and as involved as I had been in the past decade. Even though I wasn’t in a hurry to leave or change what I had, I sensed the need to have a plan.
As I felt unsure of what was next, I couldn’t really imagine going back to college or starting a new career. I had no desire to climb the corporate ladder or take a job that didn’t have meaning for me. I was happy, but feeling stuck on the idea that I ‘should’ have the rest figured out. Was I to focus on a plan for the future? Or enjoy ‘the now’? Or both?
Thankfully, I had the opportunity to start coaching with Michelle. Through Michelle’s excellent coaching and self-discovery exercises, and time in processing all that I had learned about myself, I came to an understanding. I didn’t need to follow a particular timeline, but knew that the right and most wonderful opportunities would come my way if I kept my eyes open and allowed the universe to work its magic. I can say that Michelle’s coaching gave me more confidence to live in ‘the now’ and to not focus on the ‘when’, ‘how’, or ‘what that was’ up ahead.
Michelle is an outstanding coach with a great coaching model. She took significant time to understand where I was and where I wanted to go. She was an excellent listener, hearing every word I spoke. Through Michelle’s guidance and encouragement, she led me through exercises to identify specifics of what I wanted, and didn’t want. Without Michelle’s help, I know I would have listened to societal messages that a plan should be in place, rather than more of an open-minded approach that fits me so much better. Michelle helped me explore and get to know myself at a deeper level.
I highly recommend Michelle’s coaching for those who want help in navigating through life’s little (or big) bumps along the way. I can’t think of a better person to have on your side!”
