The Courage Catalyst #9 - Living Service

First things first. I've missed you. Last month I hardly felt my feet touching the ground due to a personal vacation and serving a new client. Here is a quick update.

I took a mini vacation with my daughter. It was a 9 day Reset in Istanbul where I fully switched off and successfully resisted the magic of automation and scheduling. Have you ever tried that?

The trip was extra special because we learnt to s l o w down to listen deeply to each other AND experience the magical city, the people, culture and rich history.

My mantra: 'Work hard, travel harder'

I partnered with a new corporate client to facilitate a leadership journey over the period of one year. Last month, we traveled across India to create transformative experiences for the leaders in every region. I chose to integrate my learnings from the past few months to serve my client powerfully. The magic is to COME FROM service instead of using service to 'get to' anything.

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Five things in my Courage catalyst series:

1. The Courage Toolbox?
2. Book I'm Recommending
3. Quote I'm pondering
4. Action that Inspires
5. Playground?

May this enrich and support your own journey of becoming the courageous leader with ease and joy.?

???The Courage Toolbox

What is the difference between good coaching and great coaching?

I have been consciously creating a new relationship with service and have realized that one of the differences between good and great coaching is Creating Powerful Agreements.

We have 2 choices in your relationships with others. We can have relationships based on expectations or relationships based on agreements.

When there are unspoken expectations in the coaching relationship, it leads to a lot of disappointment. I remember feeling very frustrated when a client came late to our coaching calls or didn't show up and later requested to rearrange our call. I wanted to be seen as 'nice' and 'accommodating'. Pleasing the client was top of the list vs serving the client and being a stand for the commitment to our work.

The beauty about having agreements is that they can be revisited and re-created when they are not met, without judgement or having unpleasant feelings.

Over the past few months I am seeing a huge shift in the way my clients are committing to the partnership AND my own commitment has deepened.

What expectations are you noticing in your relationships?

If you want to create strong agreements in your relationships, I have the perfect resource for you. It could be the breakthrough you are seeking. Please reply below and I will be happy to share it to you.

?? Book I’m Recommending

Living Service: The Journey of a Prosperous Coach - Melissa Ford

'If you are not of service, then you probably shouldn't be in business' When I heard Melissa sharing this in a webinar, it landed with me right away.

The book is practical and filled with Melissa's personal experiences that wake you up to the service equation. Enjoy the book

“If it doesn’t serve you, it won’t serve your client. You need to be a part of the equation. So what would be fun for you to offer?

This question inspired me to create "Courage Unlimited" a fun coaching package!

?? Quote I’m Pondering

'The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others' - Mahatma Gandhi

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??Action that inspires?

You want life to be different? You want to get into action but don't know how? You want a breakthrough? Here is H.O.W.

Be Honest

Be Open

Be Willing

It is a way of Being. It takes time, focus and practice. It takes courage. It is liberating.

?? Playground

This is anything that makes you either Grin, Gasp and Giggle.?

Grin because you’re excited with possibility. Gasp because you’re thinking “How am I ever going to pull this off?”?Giggle because you’ll LOVE IT if it actually happens!

Where I am afraid to go? Let's go there!

Let's play the Service Game. It has no rules.

Serve your clients without fear. Be a catalyst. Listen, Love, Ask, Support. Be creative. Give massive value without being attached to the outcome.

GAME ON?

Thanks for reading. I hope you find these thoughts useful for your own journey. Share this with someone you love.

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Keep Couraging

Farah Ismail

Founder, CoachFarah

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