Is anyone else making lemonade this week?

This week didn’t play out as I had planned.? Why? I created the content and facilitation details for multiple in-person coaching sessions this week across various teams.? I was excited about the time to network, the opportunity to connect with my stakeholders and the energy that coaching and facilitation bring me.

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Everything changed last week when my daughter was injured. (Spoiler: She will be fine and fully recover!).?Everyone has been supportive of my decision to cancel my travel plans.? I can’t lie… it was a little painful for me to hand my thought leadership content and talk tracks over to colleagues, not because I didn’t think they would do a great job but because I have had a little FOMO (fear of missing out).

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And so, I decided to make lemonade.? And you know what happened?

• I have been with my daughter through an MRI, doctor follow-up, and helping her manage her mental fitness during this setback
• I was able to join Amy Ruppert Donovan, MCC for Prime Coaching Hour to learn with and through other coaches
• I was able to hop on a Positive Intelligence coaching call to review how I am bringing those mental fitness tools to my clients and stakeholders
• I have been able to reconnect with some internal connections I had coaching engagements with and reconnect on the support they need to achieve their “why”
• I tackled a large project that needed uninterrupted time
• I was home to receive a thoughtful gift from my new friend Matt Dickerson, MBA, PCC and thus was able to begin reading his book
• I even worked in a Pilates class one night

And it’s only Wednesday! Each day, we can lead with a growth mindset, impact what is within our control, and identify the opportunity in front of us. ?Sometimes, it helps to have an accountability partner while focusing on those skills. My door is always open to those looking to explore these (or other) topics.?

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