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Navigating Ambition: Questions for Coaches on Balancing Success and Happiness

The image portrays a three-dimensional wooden mannequin, similar to those used by artists for drawing reference, pushing a large crumpled ball of yellow paper up a steep hill marked by a white chalk line on a smooth, dark slate background. The wooden mannequin, captured in motion, struggles against the slope, embodying the physical exertion required for its task. Above this scene, the quote "Ambition is a passion, at once strong and insidious, and is very apt to cheat a man out of his happiness and his true respectability of character" by Edward Bates is displayed in white text

The quote of the day is:

“Ambition is a passion, at once strong and insidious, and is very apt to cheat a man out of his happiness and his true respectability of character” (Edward Bates)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How do you encourage clients to pursue ambitious goals without losing sight of their happiness and personal fulfilment?
  • How can you pursue success without letting ambition overshadow well-being or ethics?
  • Honestly, for something you’re ambitious about, do you truly want it?

Bonus Questions:

  • How does the pursuit of ambition impact your sense of inner peace and mental clarity?
  • In what ways does your ambition reflect who you truly are, versus who you feel you need to be?
  • How can you build a business strategy for your coaching practice that balances ambitious growth with sustainable practices and values?
  • How can your coaching help clients redefine success in a way that supports both achievement and personal happiness?

About Jen Waller

Jen Waller

Jen Waller is a transformative coach dedicated to empowering individuals to get out of their own way and make a meaningful impact in the world. With an impactful, nurturing coaching style, Jen supports clients in unlocking their potential and achieving their goals. As an experienced coach and trainer, she guides clients from self-doubt to success.

Discover how Jen can support you to get out of your own way here.