Commitment

Commitment

The definition of commitment by Webster’s is: to entrust; a continuing obligation; a promise or pledge.  No wonder some of my coaching clients cringe when I ask, “What are you committed to?” They think that whatever their answer is, they’re locked into it.  They feel...
Keeping Your Word

Keeping Your Word

Most people will agree that keeping your word is a good thing. I know that when someone tells me they’re going to do something that will positively impact me, I get excited and count on them. I want them to follow through. Yet, the flip side of this value can take you...
Saying No Is Brave

Saying No Is Brave

Once I say yes, I don’t like to say no. If I make a decision, I like to stick with it. If I make a commitment to you, I’m going to keep it. If you’re my client, I want to give you all the support you need. But what if I change my mind? The act of saying no can be one...

Use Words to Empower Yourself

Do you state your intentions with an “I hope this happens” kind of feeling behind your words? When I am asking a client what their intention is (or said another way, “What is the desired outcome?”), I’m really wanting to know the outcome they are committing to. I...

Committed or Trying?

I often trick myself into thinking that I have a certain end result in mind but upon further examination, I notice that what I’m really committed to is something else. For instance, in the past I’d tell myself that I wanted to create a certain amount of...