Some interesting things have popped up on my radar this week.
Some time ago, one of the mommy websites I respect invited expressions of interest from readers who want to contribute articles. I have just received an email from the site owner inviting me to apply for a guest writer position.
As they say, the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
I also received an email from a reputable personal development sites that I subscribe to, inviting me to update my "expert page".
There's a drop-down menu with a list of options, e.g. Money & Careers, Spirituality, Love & Relationships.
That's really got me thinking:
What is an expert?
Who decides if someone qualifies to be an expert?
What am I an expert in, if anything at all?
My ten-year-old came along and as is her habit, peered over my shoulder at the screen.
Her opinion: 'Motherhood. Marriage. Christianity.'
Thanks darl!
The third surprise was an email from someone in the States who took the trouble to fill out the contact form on my nutrition website. She's requesting to advertise on our site and would like me to email her regarding options.
It sounds like God is calling me to step up and out of my comfort zone again. There's something He wants me to do. Now to find out what it is...
As I've learned this past year, 'Say yes, then work out how'.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Divine Purposes
It's fascinating what's happened this past week.
Enroute to Lakes Entrance for a family holiday, I checked my emails on my mobile and saw one from a client I'd coached last year. Deciding to take a leaf from my coach and value myself and my time, I deliberately waited till I got home from the holiday to read the email.
It turned out to be a thank-you from the client. Not only did he want to express appreciation for our coaching sessions, he had some amazing wins to share. New job. New investment property. Completed a top-end personal development course. Now he's on the hunt for a life partner.
I replied, sending him my deepest congratulations and telling him how proud I was of how far he's come.
Today I got another email from this client.
He's looking to be coached on relationships and looks forward to hearing from me.
Early in my journey, I would've counted my eggs before they were hatched, then wondered why things didn't work to plan.
I'm a bit wiser now.
I've learned that being hired to coach him is just one of many possible scenarios, and I'll be a happier person if I detach emotionally from the outcome.
So I'm letting his email sit overnight and tomorrow I'll pen him a thoughtful and appropriately light response where I'll make it clear the ball's now in his court. And there'll be none of that awkward and soul-defeating haggling over fees or I'll tell him I'm referring his business out.
Tonight, a former classmate from uni came on FB and we had a deep and meaningful conversation. She has recently turned to the Lord after a series of mental, health and work-related stresses. Praise God. So now we're connected by another "degree". I offered her my support for her ongoing journey of faith and recommended that she read The Purpose Driven Life. She says this is the second time this week someone has suggested she read the book. She also says she will book in for an appointment with me to share her thoughts on the book when she's done reading it.
A few minutes ago, one of the community pages I belong to (Free Life Coaching Sessions) posted about an individual seeking free coaching and asked if anyone would like to help. I took about 30 seconds to decide to put my hand up. As Sharon Pearson says, it's all about being generous with your time and having such an attitude of abundance that you attract clients of a similar nature into your sphere.
Enroute to Lakes Entrance for a family holiday, I checked my emails on my mobile and saw one from a client I'd coached last year. Deciding to take a leaf from my coach and value myself and my time, I deliberately waited till I got home from the holiday to read the email.
It turned out to be a thank-you from the client. Not only did he want to express appreciation for our coaching sessions, he had some amazing wins to share. New job. New investment property. Completed a top-end personal development course. Now he's on the hunt for a life partner.
I replied, sending him my deepest congratulations and telling him how proud I was of how far he's come.
Today I got another email from this client.
He's looking to be coached on relationships and looks forward to hearing from me.
Early in my journey, I would've counted my eggs before they were hatched, then wondered why things didn't work to plan.
I'm a bit wiser now.
I've learned that being hired to coach him is just one of many possible scenarios, and I'll be a happier person if I detach emotionally from the outcome.
So I'm letting his email sit overnight and tomorrow I'll pen him a thoughtful and appropriately light response where I'll make it clear the ball's now in his court. And there'll be none of that awkward and soul-defeating haggling over fees or I'll tell him I'm referring his business out.
Tonight, a former classmate from uni came on FB and we had a deep and meaningful conversation. She has recently turned to the Lord after a series of mental, health and work-related stresses. Praise God. So now we're connected by another "degree". I offered her my support for her ongoing journey of faith and recommended that she read The Purpose Driven Life. She says this is the second time this week someone has suggested she read the book. She also says she will book in for an appointment with me to share her thoughts on the book when she's done reading it.
A few minutes ago, one of the community pages I belong to (Free Life Coaching Sessions) posted about an individual seeking free coaching and asked if anyone would like to help. I took about 30 seconds to decide to put my hand up. As Sharon Pearson says, it's all about being generous with your time and having such an attitude of abundance that you attract clients of a similar nature into your sphere.
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