Gained clarity on who she is…and forgave her dad as he was dying
“Life can seem like a long string of roadblocks and issues; things we have to deal with or overcome. Through my coaching with Michelle, clarifying what was worrying me resulted in manageable boundaries and the realization that nothing is insurmountable. And I knew that if something did seem overwhelming, Michelle would help me see with clarity, compassion, and hope for the future. Before coaching with Michelle, I spent much of my energy coming from a negative place. But Michelle gave me resources that have changed my whole internal world!
I get so mired in the minutia of my life that I forget to really look for what is out there waiting for me. So with Michelle, focusing on what ‘could be’ was so thrilling! Our work together gave me a new focus for my life, and Michelle cleared a path for me to get to know myself. And the homework in-between sessions cemented my commitment to work on ‘me.’ Michelle led me through exercises to help me get clear on my life purpose and core strengths. Deciding who you are and what you stand for is powerful! And with Michelle’s help, I got focused quickly and clearly. I suddenly got my core, what I want to be known for, and how to show that every day. I’m also learning to let go of the ‘should’s’ and ‘have to’s’ in my life, and the more I do this, the more I know I’m choosing my life’s direction based on my priorities.
Through coaching, I got the courage to ask for a promotion, pursue a new career, and believe in myself. I felt stuck. Was I valued or well placed in my job? Could I be better at something else? Michelle helped me see that I would never know unless I tried to find out. In asking for an in-position promotion, I realized I wanted something different. I felt validated (they said yes!) and released (I turned it down) to do what would lead me toward passion in my work. I’m not there yet but I’m so much closer! I’m excited about where I’m going and where I might end up.
Most importantly, I received the strength to forgive, heal, and move forward. My father passed away recently and I had not seen him for over 10 years and didn’t want to. Shortly before his death, I learned that he had terminal cancer and would only make it a few months. Without the work I’d done with Michelle, I’m quite sure I wouldn’t have been able to find the selfless part of me that needed to show up so we could reconnect and he could meet my children. Because of that visit, I was able to tell him that I loved and forgave him and be at his side when he died. I will be forever grateful.
Life coaching truly is about your life…your whole life; who you are now, who you want to be, and how to find the path to get there. We all have the ability to do it, but I needed someone to hold my hand and take the journey with me. I’m grateful for my coaching with Michelle and for the time I spent on myself.”
