So last night was my final class.....and she had us do the coolest exercise....the first week she asked us some questions......what we hoped to gain from the class.......what we wanted to change and let go of, and about ourselves......so last night's class was full circle......asking what we were most proud of ........what learning was the most valuable to us......how we have changed in the last 6 months and what's next.......and after we shared that she reminded us of what we had said in the beginning........unbeknownst to us:) it was so cool to see truly how far we have all come, and hear what everybody was sharing......and to be reminded of what they had carried with them into the first class.....so one of the things I had worried about in the first week......was letting go of my teachery vibe for this......not so much telling but more allowing......allowing people to find their wisdom on their own......and resisting the urge to share what I think.......and I felt it would be a challenge for me to let go of that, or I suppose to not allow it to interfere in my ability to coach.......turns out it was a non issue......it naturally happened, never interfering.......once I learned the coaching model it was so easy to follow, and so relatable and applicable to so many things......and it was easy to step into that role....it felt comfortable and natural...... I had also wanted to sharpen my listening skills.......I love talking;-) and I was able to do that too.....being on that call week after week.......and only having your sense of sound and listening to rely on.......helped to hone those skills.......you can tell a lot by somebody's voice.....you can catch their inflection.....their feelings.....what mood they are in.....all of it.....and it was fun to hear and learn all of that.......our instructor Nan promised it would be like that......and truly helped us understand that doing coaching calls over the phone is a great way to do it......despite many of us feeling face to face was the most valuable......and as we progressed I understood that too.....this experience for the last 6 months was so amazing.....I learned SO much........about myself......about coaching.....about all of it......learning to feel confident in the art of coaching......feeling confident in becoming a business owner and learning how to do just that........learning about so many marketing methods and ways to market my new business........learning about how it all unfolds......just so so much........but beyond the learning, there was such a special thing within the class......it was clear we were all led there separately and meant to walk this walk with each other......there were so many powerful experiences with each other on the calls......practice coaching sessions.....supporting one another in our wins and struggles......helping each other with all of our own unique skills that we bring to the table......just so much of so much......I have had a buddy through the class......Bonnie.....and I have spoken to her every week since we started on our own, beyond class, and last night getting to see her face finally was so amazing.....she happens to not live so far away, so we are planning on connecting over the summer! She is also a teacher and we have a lot in common......it has just been such a rich experience for me.......it was worth the money......the time......the effort.......all of it.....and I feel so passionate about beginning my new journey as a certified life coach.......and proud of myself for embarking on something like this amid the rest.....and thriving in it, and seizing it and running with the opportunity......being really present in all of it and enjoying every minute.......what a special experience it has been......one I will carry with me always:)
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