I love the coaching work I do. Why? Because I get to both challenge and encourage people to use their potential to grow their confidence and become stronger leaders of self. I am unwavering about my view that every person has potential. And, every person has a voice to use that potential to influence their circumstances. When we use our potential our confidence naturally takes a mini-step forward. Take enough mini-steps and pretty soon your contributions to the world (either personal or professional) are increasing in volume and value.
In the past year, I've taken up horse riding lessons. My family is well acquainted with horses, it's just been me holding back all these years. Each time I saddle up and ride, I am dipping into my personal well of potential. A completed ride is what I would call a "mini-step" of growing my confidence. The confidence grows as the activity increases ... not necessarily as the activity goes well. In fact, one of my best lessons was when my horse was pretty grumpy. The mini-step forward was that her being crabby did not throw me off my game. I figured out, in a small way, how to handle her and that was the victory.
What about you? Where are you dipping into your well of potential? Are you staying aware of all the mini-steps you are taking?
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