On many occasions, I have worked with executives who were going through major career and life transitions. These are talented and accomplished leaders with a proven track record of success.
In spite of their success, they are often terrified of what was happening and worried about what was to come. I’ve tried to share with them these thoughts, which I will now pass on to you.
Change is like the circus coming into town: It will arrive whether we want it to or not. Our only choice is to decide whether we to be the ringmaster of the big top or sweeping up after the elephants!
Each of us has that voice in our head that tries to guide us to become our authentic selves. The more we try to drown out that voice, the louder it can get.
Many of my clients try to hang on to what used to be, without understanding that as the landscape changes, so does their reality.
As I’ve said to many people, the surest way to wreck your car is to drive it while constantly staring in the rearview mirror!
After 35 years in the industry, including 15 as a CIO, I have decided to listen to that voice in my head, embrace change and be my authentic self.
Moving forward, I will focus all my energy on making a living by making a difference: I am dedicating myself to being a coach and trusted business partner to the people I work with in order to help them succeed on their journey of change.
As we start this new year, I will leave you with a simple thought: Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.
Here's hoping all your changes in 2017 are for the best!
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Leadership/Executive Coaching