“Opportunities do not come with their values stamped upon them.” (Maltbie Davenport Babcock)
Questions For Coaches
How do you recognize and evaluate new opportunities in your life?
What criteria do you use to determine the value of an opportunity?
What role does intuition play in your decision-making process regarding opportunities?
If you knew there was an opportunity you hadn’t seen yet, what would that be?
Bonus Questions
How do your thoughts shape your perception of opportunities?
How do you address clients’ fears or doubts about pursuing uncertain opportunities?
How do your long-term goals and vision influence your perception and evaluation of opportunities?
About 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.
“Nothing is so often and so irrevocably missed as the opportunity which crops up daily.” (Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach)
The thing that struck me about this quote is how often we can miss what is right in front of us. It’s not just opportunities but things that we just don’t think to question because it is so normal to us.
Our brain may highlight something that is out of the norm, causing us to consciously notice it. However, we may overlook the things that blend into the background.
In what can seem our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to overlook the small, seemingly insignificant moments that present themselves each day. We get caught up in the routines and demands of daily life, often failing to pause and consider the possibilities that lie within each moment. Yet, as Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach reminds us, these daily opportunities, however subtle they may seem, can have a profound impact on our lives if we’re willing to recognize and seize them.
Consider the moments in your own life where you may have missed opportunities simply because you were too preoccupied or distracted to notice them. Perhaps it was a chance encounter with a potential mentor, a new idea that sparked your curiosity, or a small act of kindness that went unnoticed. These missed opportunities may seem insignificant at the time, but they could have led to new paths, insights, or connections if only we had been more attentive.
This isn’t a post to give you yet another opportunity to mentally beat yourself up – many of us are already very good at that and I’m going to invite you to give yourself a break about that. So, how can we become more attuned to the opportunities that crop up daily? By slowing down and being present in each moment, as best you can, we can train ourselves to notice the subtle cues and possibilities that surround us.
You’ve probably noticed that when you’re feeling pressured, when your brain is busy overthinking and stressed, then your focus is elsewhere and it’s easy to miss small and regular details. When you’re more present it may mean being open to new experiences, being curious about the world around us, and being willing to step outside of our comfort zones.
Additionally, being open to challenge our assumptions and question the status quo can make a difference. Just because something has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it’s the only way or the best way. By questioning the norms and exploring alternative perspectives, we create space for innovation and growth.
Ultimately, embracing the opportunities that present themselves daily requires a willingness to embrace uncertainty and take calculated risks. It means being open to the unknown and trusting in our ability to adapt and learn from each experience. So, as you go about your day today, I encourage you to keep an eye out for those subtle opportunities that may be waiting just around the corner. Who knows what possibilities they may hold?
This quote is a powerful reminder of the opportunities we often overlook in our daily lives. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, and ignore the chances that life provides us to grow, learn, and make a difference, however small it might be. Let’s make an effort to seize those moments, no matter how insignificant they may seem. Remember, every opportunity is a stepping stone towards creating a better version of ourselves and a brighter future. Have a wonderful day everyone!
About Jen Waller
Jen Waller is on a mission to support, nurture and encourage coaching skills and talents from non-coach to coach and beyond.
As an experienced coach and trainer Jen is happy to utilise all skills at her disposal to assist clients from getting out of their own way and making a difference in the world with their coaching. Find out more about the support Jen offers here.
When you set up your own coaching business and become “your own boss” there’s lots of ways you can organise your time and business. In today’s guest post coach Jaynine Howard shares one aspect of how she organises one day a week …
Friday – oh how that word can invoke a series of fleeting emotions ranging from dread to delight.
I have coined the phrase Finish It Up Friday as a way to make a mindset shift from dread to delight. It is the day to sleep in an extra hour. It is the day to enjoy that first cup of morning coffee knowing there are no real deadlines for the day. There is no better way to start a Friday than listening to the birds chirping, reading morning inspiration, and enjoying that first cup of coffee.
I and my team work long arduous hours Monday through Thursday. We do not prescribe to a normal 8 hour day. My day is typically starting by 5 or 6 am and ends around 10 or 11pm. My team works diligently providing fabulous services and meeting deadlines so that I meet my deadlines so my clients meet theirs. Much of what my team does for me is often not seen by others. They are busy researching and gathering statistics for my clients or for whatever program I am currently working on. They are busy writing media releases, preparing marketing materials, proofreading and taking care of the invoicing.
Just as many of us observe Sunday as a day of rest I and my team observe Friday as a day of rest. Adopting a casual Friday allows me and my team to recharge our batteries. When we have a fresh brain we are more creative. Also, since they know that I do not expect them to be available on Friday they know they can schedule personal appointments and plan their time off accordingly without fear that there will be work that needs to be completed.
Not much quality work gets completed when you or your employees are mentally exhausted. Using Friday to follow up with clients, finish up a few tasks or projects, and plan for the following week is a great way to unwind and prepare to enjoy the weekend. I am usually only at my desk a few hours on Friday morning taking care of loose ends. Making time to review my week and self-reflect on what went surprisingly well and what was a bit off provides me growth opportunities. I learn from the lessons of the week.
Designing a plan for the upcoming week has shown to increase productivity and increase income. Taking time to plan the tasks I will delegate, prepare for client sessions, and set aside time for writing also reduces the stress that would normally be felt if I had not planned to enjoy a successful week. I have learned when planning what I will delegate I must set up my emails to my team so they do not post until Monday morning because they are so very dedicated they will work on the tasks over the weekend regardless of the due dates.
Finish It Up Friday is a great way to self-reflect on your week, finish up projects or tasks that didn’t get completed, and prepare for the new upcoming week. Know your energy level and planning for self-care is key to success. I encourage you adopt a Finish It Up Friday and allow your employees extra time off. They will reward you with continued hard work, an increase in productivity and creativity as well as loyalty.
About Jaynine Howard
Coach Jaynine is the owner of Dream Catcher Business and Career Coaching. Jaynine uses the knowledge and skills she acquired during her 20 year career in the United States Marine Corps, working as a Psychologist in a locked mental health hospital, and being an entrepreneur to help medical and mental health professionals, small business owners, and medical spa owners grow their businesses by teaching them her five step process for attracting their ideal clients and turning them into paying clients. You can learn more about her signature program and download her free ecourse My Five Steps to Networking Success by visiting http://coachjaynine.com/
“The real opportunity for success lies within the person and not in the job.”
(Zig Ziglar)
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