Letting go of the 10-year plan, trusting her gut, and living in the present
“When I met Michelle, I knew immediately she was someone I could learn from and someone I wanted as a ‘trusted advisor.’ I wasn’t feeling particularly lost, but I was feeling like maybe I wasn’t getting as much out of life’s moments as I could have been, and was seeking clarity on a way forward. I was just looking for some guidance but got way more than I asked for…
I’ve always been a planner and an analyzer, and in my mind, if I didn’t have the next ten years carefully planned out, I was failing. In so many situations, I spent a considerable amount of time thinking about what was coming next and wasn’t able to enjoy what was happening now. But I’d gotten to a point in life where I didn’t have a ten-year plan and that was not sitting well. Michelle helped me to realize that there is beauty in the questions, and right where I am is right where I am supposed to be. I don’t have to have everything planned out, because if I do, I might miss out on something awesome. It’s okay if my dreams aren’t completely clear. As long as I’m aware and open, the right things will happen with EVERYTHING. It’s important to sit back and acknowledge and enjoy what I have.
The biggest thing I took away from my coaching journey is trusting my gut. This goes for everything – jobs, dating, friends, etc. Michelle emphasized the importance of stopping to reflect and acknowledge when I did trust my gut and it worked, or when I didn’t and it didn’t work. I know what’s best for myself, and I need to pay attention to that.
In looking back, the best part about Michelle as a Coach is that she seriously listens to what I’m saying. She picks up on my emotion and the ‘behind the scenes’ of what I’m saying. When we started, I didn’t understand how we could accomplish anything in just 30-minute calls. I see now that we can get a ton done because she listens to what I say and speaks to advance the conversation or add value, not just because she likes the sound of her voice! Most people don’t do that, and it’s HUGE. Thanks, Michelle!”
