Soul-Centered Coaching: Nurturing Your Purpose and Generating Moments of Brilliance

What do you say when asked, "What is your purpose in life?" or "What is the purpose of your business?"

• Do you have a smooth response that flows like a gentle stream?
• Or do you stammer with ums and ahs and feel uncomfortable?

The answer to one question should directly relate to the other question, if you want a balance purpose. So, how do you get a balanced purpose?

Below are three simple questions for you to answer over a 15-minute break or between calls. By doing so, you'll create your own amazing moment as you start to realize your purpose!

Why did you choose to become a coach?

• What was the transformation you had in your life that lead you to decide to become a coach?
• Was there a coaching experience that helped you through a 'stuck' moment?

Think back and reflect on who you were before the transformation. Then journey forward through the transformation and write down the feelings you experienced as you pushed from 'stuck' into a new space. Is that the transformation you want others to experience? Now answer "Why did you choose to become a coach?"

Imagine your best scenario.

• If you could set some measurable goals to meet over the rest of the year for your business, would one of them be to earn some money?
• Would another be to have paying clients?
• How about helping clients to achieve transformations such as yours?

So how much money? How many clients? What transformations? Write down a measurable goal you would like to achieve in your business this year.

Determine what's in it for you.

Yes, you are a heart-centered coach and look out for the interests of your clients. But, this is one of the moments when the focus is all on you.

1. What was the transformation you experienced and want to share with others that you wrote down above?
2. Next, what was the measurable goal(s) you would like to achieve this year that you also wrote down above?
3. Now think about this -- "How would you feel if you were able to meet your goals and help someone else achieve a transformation such as yours?

Write down your feeling this way -- "I would feel [state the emotion] if I was able to [state the outcome] because [state your aspiration]. Here's an example: "I would feel [beyond happy] if I was able to [help just one client open her business] because [then I would know that I made the right choice]. This is your Purpose Statement.

Your purpose revealed.

Now that you have a Purpose Statement, how do you leverage it in making business decisions?

When you are faced with a 'shiny object' or 'too good to pass up' offer going forward, ask yourself if that opportunity relates to your purpose. If it doesn't, then leave it alone for now.

Know that your purpose could change every year, so start today and pursue your purpose in everything you do. Change your focus to reap better results. You will be happier and attract high-energy and motivated clients. Your family will see you in a different way and most importantly, your will end the year fulfilled.

Upcoming Events for New and Student Coaches from the Marketing Monsters Academy

The Mindful Coach: Preparing for the Discovery Session by Developing the Superpower of Awareness | Saturday August 26 from 9:00 - 11:00 am Eastern

The Proactive Coach: Evoke Awareness Before and During the Discovery Session Using Powerful Questions | New 60-Day Program that starts September 9.

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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking -- Susan Cain

The Introvert’s Complete Career Guide: From Landing a Job, to Surviving, Thriving, and Moving on Up ?-- Jane Finkle

The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength -- Jennifer Kahnweiler

Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introvert's Roadmap to Getting Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home) -- Morra Aarons-Mele

Quiet Girls Can Run the World: Owning Your Power When You're Not The "Alpha" in the Room -- Rebecca Holman

The Irresistible Introvert: Harness the Power of Quiet Charisma in a Loud World -- Michaela Chung