So head over heels excited were we about finally taking on a business coach we dug in to do the work. The coaching included sharing on a “Ning” site forum with others in her coaching clutch program (all women and Rick), an in depth one-on-one VIP intensive day with Anne, reading Michael Port’s book entitled “Book Yourself Solid” and religiously doing the exercises in that book, to start.
Being an intuitive coach Anne is always on the lookout for the unusual, the out of the ordinary and we were not immune to her scrutiny. It came time for our bi-monthly call, it was August 2nd and right at the start of the call we sensed something was up… and then it came… the Outlandish Suggestion. She saw us as business coaches, not weight loss coaches. Now mind you, as a good coach she was prepared to coach us in any area we choose and the decision was ultimately ours to make.
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Have you ever had your molecules rearranged in less than an hour? It’s kind of like having your body transported from the Enterprise to the planet surface, but you rematerialize slightly altered in the brain. Could we give up one dream and replace it with another? Was there going to be severe trauma, major upset, the gnashing of teeth, pulling of hair and skinning of knees? Could we forgive ourselves because we changed horses? Well, in a word – NO! Perhaps we had been ready for this kind of a shift and it took one on the side lines to see what was needed, to make The Suggestion and give a little loving shove.
There was relief, fear, uncertainty all rolled up with excitement, mystery and inquiry. How quickly could we create a business and get it launched. What kind of business coaching would we want to do and be good at? Who was our target market going to be? What about creating a new brand? There were so many variables to work on it almost became overwhelming. So, back we went to “Book Yourself Solid”, more exercises and extra EFT tapping.
We knew we wanted to work with people with the entrepreneurial gene; people stuck and, like us, in need of a push. Do we work with employees who knew their jobs are a dead end? Do we work with professional entrepreneurs who have just not been as successful as they had intended and needed support, guidance and more support? Not quite sure.
An idea was percolating in the back of Rick’s mind, but it just hadn’t quite gelled yet. One more piece to the puzzle – the program retreat – two and a half action packed days face to face with the others in the program, Anne and an intense process. So, off we went to Hollywood Beach, Florida to get the molecules tweaked once again.
Hi Guys,
You are certainly excited about your opportunity and future. Enthusiasm is of a great benefit to the online marketer. It rubs off and people want some of it… I am sure you will be successful
Best wishes
Pete
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Hi Rick and Lynn,
I am excited for you to see what unfolds for you. Change is usually good especially when it causes us to be stretched in new ways. Growth is good for us!
Bless You!
Lynn
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Your story has me on the edge of my seat. Waiting to see what happened in Hollywood and what your decision on which way to head. I know it will be great!
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WOW! I'm totally enjoying your journey with your coach!
Mentor-ship is so crucial to success. We don't always want to hear that brutally honest feedback but it is for good reason to make us better and more efficient!
I enjoy reading your analogies, had me cracking up over here – skinning of knees, etc. lol!
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Rick,
Having a coach is so important. We cannot see what's in front of us or maybe we can only see what's in front of us, but a coach can see in between the cracks and can point us in a totally new direction. Congratulations on your hard work. It will certainly pay off.
Dr. Erica
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Hi Rick,
This is a very interesting transformation you write about. The last 14 years of networking, I have oscillated from product to business. What I found is that both are necessary for long term growth.
I spot the business people and work with them, while suporting my large customer base. I am still of the opinion you need both for success!
You certtainly have an amazing coach.
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Rick,
this was a fantastic share as someone who has been coaching you and the team. Now, she just directed everyone to realize that all this time you where passionate about the wrong position in business. Now, all are to learn to coach others a be happy about this?
Well, I understand from experience that we all coach members on our teams and guide them in several areas. This is what all do without knowing it. You must train a new member who joins your project, right? OK, then you must coach them in navigating on that given platform. Explain to them why things are how they must be at this one location. Create learning aids to support each different personality. This all sounds like coaching to me. Motivation each member daily in the directions needed to reach the levels of success they had determined. Still sounds like coaching to me.
I believe your coach was just making everyone aware of a different way to see yourself. You and everyone else are all ready coaches once you start supporting new members who joined from your lead. Then you become coaches for them and add to their knowledge of this wonderful journey.
Rick, always a pleasure in gaining wisdom on your site. I look forward in my next visit.
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Sounds exciting and like some great immersion was going on, Rick. So, what are some of the outcomes that you put together from this coaching session? What idea 'percolated' into reality?
Very interested to see where this goes
David H. Paul
the Follow Your Bliss guy
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