No Pain, No Gain

It's Sunday (yet) again so let's get you setup for a successful week ahead.

As always, you will find tons of information, links, today's podcast episode, new Connections, and some bonus content in this newsletter.

So read up, tune in, grow your network, and get ready Elevate Your Edge.

Table of Contents

1. No Pain, No Gain
2. Better Leadership with Purpose
3. Rewind: Secrets to Discovering Your Ideal Career with Evan Sukman
4. Survey
5. Looking ahead
6. Networking Redefined and More
7. Conclusions

No Pain, No Gain

The "no pain, no gain" adage might sound cliché, but there's a reason it persists. In the professional world, significant growth rarely blossoms from a comfort zone. To truly level up in your career, you'll inevitably face challenges that push you outside your limits.

Confronting Your Inner Demons

These challenges often take the form of inner demons. Maybe it's the fear of public speaking that prevents you from taking on that high-profile presentation. Perhaps it's the imposter syndrome whispering doubts about your capabilities. Whatever the obstacle, acknowledging and overcoming it is a crucial step in your professional evolution.

Transforming Discomfort into Growth

The good news? Discomfort isn't a dead end; it's a sign you're on the right track.

The reason you are carrying the weight, is because you were meant to.

Here's how to turn those challenging moments into stepping stones:

• Reframe your perspective:?View discomfort as an?opportunity to learn and grow.
• Embrace the small wins:?Celebrate each step forward, no matter how seemingly insignificant.
• Seek out support:?Don't be afraid to leverage your network. Mentors and colleagues can offer valuable guidance and encouragement.

Remember, discomfort is temporary, but growth is permanent. By pushing yourself past your perceived limitations, you'll not only achieve your goals but also emerge a stronger, more resilient professional.

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Better Leadership with Purpose

Explore the transformative power of coaching and self-development with Claudia Wyatt , a credentialed coach specializing in confidence building, cognitive behavioral therapy, and life purpose. In this insightful discussion, Claudia delves into her coaching journey, highlighting the value of self-work for personal growth.

Claudia shares her journey of becoming a coach and the importance of self-work. She emphasizes the power of coaching in accelerating personal growth and highlights the need for coaches to have their own coaches.

She also discusses the impact of past experiences on our beliefs and behaviors and the importance of listening deeply to others. She explores the challenges of leadership and the need for leaders to create a caring and empathetic environment.

Overall, Claudia emphasizes the importance of genuine connection and understanding in coaching and leadership.

Takeaways

• Coaching can accelerate personal growth and help individuals overcome challenges.
• The impact of past experiences and conditioning on our beliefs and behaviors should be explored and addressed.
• Listening deeply and authentically is crucial in coaching and leadership.
• Creating a caring and empathetic environment is essential for effective leadership.
• In-person and online coaching both have value and can be used to bridge the divide between people.
• Be prepared for conversations and know when to engage in them.
• Work with a coach who can guide you if you feel stuck and want to achieve your goals.
• Connect with nature to improve your mental and emotional well-being.
• Find inspiration in everyday life and don't overcomplicate things.
• Set breakthrough goals to move forward in your personal and professional life.

Link to episode

Rewind: Secrets to Discovering Your Ideal Career with Evan Sukman

This episode was first published on March 6, 2024. Did you miss it then?

In this conversation, Evan Sukman , a career coach, shares his journey from working in management consulting to starting his own coaching business. He discusses the importance of seeking challenges and taking the hard road in personal and professional growth. Evan also highlights the role of sports and parental influence in nurturing his desire for challenges. He explains the transformational aspect of coaching and the advantages and pitfalls of being an entrepreneur.

Evan's main focus is on coaching individuals who are seeking career clarity and helping them navigate their career transitions.

Takeaways

• Seeking challenges and taking the hard road can lead to personal and professional growth.
• Sports and parental influence can play a role in nurturing the desire for challenges.
• Coaching provides a transformational experience by providing guidance and support.
• Transitioning from employment to entrepreneurship requires courage and self-discipline.
• Being an entrepreneur offers the advantage of full control but also requires self-motivation and accountability.
• Coaching can help individuals gain career clarity and navigate career transitions.
• Facing fear can be a transformative experience that builds courage and resilience.

Link to episode

Survey

Currently, most coaches charge several thousand dollars per month for their services which can prevent many people from receiving the help they need.

In recent time, many professionals have started to offer subscription models with an up-front retainer fee and then a monthly subscription cost in an effort to lower the cost of entry and improve access for clients.

This survey is trying to figure out if there is a market for this kind of model for coaches.

I would greatly appreciate your input. In exchange, you will have the option to be notified if/when this service becomes available.

Sharing your email address is entirely optional and will NOT be used for any other purpose than to contact you about this program if/when it becomes available. No body likes spam and you are already subscribed to this newsletter here on LinkedIn. ??        

Link to survey

Looking Ahead

On Wednesday, I will be sharing my conversation with Michele Molitor, CPCC, PCC, CCHT . She discusses the power of combining coaching and hypnotherapy to help clients overcome limiting beliefs and create positive change. Michele also highlights the evolution of the coaching industry and the importance of addressing emotions and mindset in personal and professional life.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform so you don't miss out.        

Links to all the platforms can be found on my website: www.successWerk.co/podcast

Networking Redefined and More

This book will revolutionize your networking. Forget swapping business cards at meetings or connecting with someone on social media.

This new way of networking combines the classic "6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon" game with old-school friendship journals. Hand the book to someone awesome and let them hand the book to someone else and so on. There are spaces for 100 people to fill in their biography with some deep and meaningful questions that will spark creativity and thought.

All you have to do is buy the book and give it to one awesome person. Then let the book do all the rest of the work for you!

Buy the book

Learn more

And for kids, I found these friendship journals are incredible. They go back to the classic old-school friendship journals I had when I was in elementary school.

Especially in today's age where we are surrounded by technology, these books go back to true human relationships and they make a great keepsake for the future. I still have mine from 3rd grade.

Link to books

My kids somehow got the idea that Batman was my favorite superhero (he's second, my actual favorite is Frank Castle from The Punisher series but they're took young for that kind of violence).

So naturally, I had to create the dad-logo and put it up on Etsy.

Check it out

Conclusions

If you are looking for a coach to help you succeed in life or business, reach out to me.

Allow me to help you develop a strong vision for your future and align your actions with success.        

Even if I'm not the right person, I know plenty of other coaches I can connect you with (check out some of the conversations with other coaches I have already shared with the world through my podcast).

I am here to help you succeed.

Go ahead and DM me or schedule a 15 minute call with me.

Until next time! Don't forget to Unleash Your Genius ??

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