Coaching Corner: Follow the yellow brick road!
By Marilou Butcher Roth, Master Coach
Most of us will remember that line and song from the classic move, The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy was told to follow the yellow brick road to achieve what she was looking for, ultimately to find the wizard to assist her in going back home to Kansas.
Today, let’s imagine the bricked yellow road in front of you as you move toward your own desires -- probably not to get to Kansas, but you never know! This road, as it winds and extends in front of you will indeed assist you in getting you where you want to go.
Most of the time, the majority of us are not operating from a place of being truly present. We go here, we rush there, and on and on. When you can bring yourself more into each moment, you will find that a different experience is available to you. So here is where the fabled yellow brick road comes in.
I want you to first practice being present in each moment -- not thinking 10 steps ahead of where you are. BE where you are!! Once you have a sense of that, you are ready to boogie on down the yellow brick road. Imagine that road is your “yes,” and off of the road is your “no.” As you move through each day, tuning into yourself and maintaining presence as much as possible, use this image to gauge your choices. Ask yourself, “Am I on the beautiful path of the yellow brick road or off in the weeds somewhere where those nasty flying monkeys can swoop me up?”
Got it? Awesome! Now, who is the wizard???? Enjoy!
Marilou Butcher Roth is the owner of The MBR Group, a coaching and training company working primarily with REALTORS who have a desire to work and live from a more inspired place. She is also the Broker/Owner of Group REALTORS in Cincinnati. Marilou is a member of the Ohio REALTORS Board of Directors and past chairman of the organization’s Communications Committee. Feel free to contact Marilou to see if coaching is right for you.
