Take the plunge!

Spring is here! It’s time to take a broom, and sweep away all the clutter and detritus of winter! Make a fresh start! Focus on what you really want to do. Don’t use any more excuses!

Often, a lack of confidence in your own abilities holds you back. It stops you reaching for what you really want, and encourages you to settle for second best. You decide to test the water first, and get used to the temperature gradually. You paddle, but you do not take that plunge.

What you are actually doing is denying yourself the opportunity to realize your passion. The path ahead appears fraught with complications, so you ignore it, and take the easier way.

Perhaps I can help here. Together, we can identify your ultimate goal. I can ask the right questions to help you set your feet along the road meant for you.

I have worked with many students, either in their last years at school, or those at university. They come to me when they realize they have made the wrong decision for their career choice, or have picked the wrong university course.

They have been pressured, either by their peers or their family, into following a line of study which is not really for them. Their passion is elsewhere, but a fear of letting someone down, or of standing alone, prevents them from being honest with themselves. As students they are often young, and vulnerable.

Take Chris. He followed in his father’s footsteps when he went to university to read law. However, he was passionate about English, and drama, and hated the methodology and precision required for law. His first year results showed this. Still, he was unable to admit that he was doing law to please his father.

At the end of his second year he came to me. Together we identified what he really wanted to do. Once the clarity of direction was there, we worked on ways to achieve this. Chris spoke honestly with his father. He changed courses, and is now studying a subject he loves.

The drive and passion is there within you. It sometimes takes a coach to tease out the direction in which you should go. Once the goal has been identified, a belief in yourself is all you need to get started.

I believe in you. Your job is to nurture this newfound confidence and be true to yourself.

By Julianne Kuhlmann Personal & Leadership Coach Kool Results "Putting You First"

Personal & Business Coaching, Leadership Development, Individual Training Programs,Work/life balance, Mentoring & Induction, Organisational performance Email: info@koolresults.com.au Web: www.koolresults.com.au

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