said a word to me about my new business, I
decided I wasn’t going to be angry about it
or harbor bad feelings. Instead, I gave her the
benefit of the doubt that maybe she didn’t have
the time, didn’t see it, or didn’t really understand
how important her support was to me until she
had something she wanted others to support. All I
did was come from a place of genuine happiness
for her, but also asked her for what I was looking
for as well. Within in ten minutes, I had a new
person that liked my page. Now that was a simple
example, but one with something we can all do
under any circumstance.
answers that are not necessarily real and, even if
they are, there is something to be said for getting
the weight of our potentially negative story off of
our chest.
What is it that you are holding onto that would
be easier to put to rest if only you took the time
to ask?
Jodi Grinwald, CPC, ELI-MP is CEO &
Founder of Today is the Day Coaching,
Consulting, and Leadership Development.
Jodi is a Connection Coach and empowers
individuals to connect to their highest
level of success, fulfillment, and happiness.
She has just launched a workshop called
“From Diaper Bag to Briefcase” in an effort
to work with those who are struggling to
juggle career, family, and all the heavy
bags they carry in their lives that represent their multitude of
responsibilities. She is helping people find effective ways to live
their true passion. Jodi is also a business and executive coach
working with employees to better understand their role within
an organization, ultimately connecting to their organizations
mission and performance standards.
I have spoken with clients on this very subject
and they often say, “If I ask, then that person
may get upset and may not react the way I want
them to, so why should I even bring it up?” The
answer is simple. If you are thinking about this
situation for hours or even days and have no
closure, then instead of worrying about someone
else’s reaction, you need to evaluate your own.
By making up a story in our own mind we create
Knowledge truly is power. You hold the power
once you have all the answers. It is then that you
can make informed decisions on how to move
forward. Don’t be afraid to ask. Think about how
much more of your time it is taking not to have
the answers. So many times the outcome is very
different than you may expect.
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