Surround yourself with power
Find a support system that will feed your flame
One of the most valuable aspects of my CTI training has been identifying my #innerleader and helping others to do the same. This entity embodies the values, skills and traits we admire and strive to integrate into our lives. The inner leader allows people to manifest their ultimate vision and challenge themselves to take steps to make it a reality.
When I heard the incomparable Peloton instructor Robin Arzon say "Surround yourself with people whose DEFAULT ACTIONS reflect your DESIRED OUTCOME" on a ride recently, it truly resonated with me. Our inner leader combines the strengths that we appreciate in others that we believe can help us to accomplish our own goals. By surrounding ourselves with the people who bring these qualities to the table, we not only are inspired and motivated, but we are also able to learn from their actions and incorporate new ways of being and doing into our work and our personal lives.
The people who inspired and got me to Everest Base Camp
My inner leader is cool, calm and collected, empathetic without being a pushover, and brings high energy, spontaneity and adventure when making decisions. She encourages me to listen to my intuition, gives me the courage to choose a path and to do hard things. This mix of all of the best parts of people I’ve encountered throughout my life is with me whenever I need her. In this way, even when I’m not physically surrounded by folks I want to emulate, I still have them with me and can rise to the occasion and thrive.
My clients and I often refer to their inner leaders as they contemplate what will fulfill them in their jobs and personal lives. Many times our inner leaders evolve with us as we learn and grow. I encourage you to give yourself some time and space to think about your inner leader and how they might advice, support and push you to get to where you’ve always dreamt of being. If you need someone to hold that space, the provide some tools for identifying your values and setting your vision in motion, get in touch!