Coaching Corner: What if?
By "Coach" Marilou Butcher Roth
Lately there has been a tremendous amount of news surrounding accusations by many women who have felt violated in some degree by a man -- usually a man they deemed to be in a position of power. I am not here to question the validity of their claims, nor the admissions or denials of such acts by the men. I am merely using this as an example, with many of these instances presenting themselves as a “he said, she said†situation. These events did got me thinking about how delightful life in general would be if everyone just TOLD THE TRUTH!! Come on! Is it that hard?
I remember instances growing up where my grandmother would tell me it was OK to not tell my Grandfather certain things “for his own good.†Or my own mother, declaring specific information would only “upset†my father. Looking back, it is clear that even the small, so called white lies do not really help anyone. And, it is quite a slippery slope once it begins.
Where in your life are you not fully telling the truth? Where do you omit details because of the reaction you might get? Or, are there situations that you embellish to make them just a bit better?
This week I challenge you to become fully aware of your own authenticity and truth telling. This includes not to say yes when you mean no. Check this out for yourself, are you living your truest life both personally and professionally? What if you did? How might things change? Here's the thing, most people are not telling bold faced lies, they are usually minor in nature.
Don't be hard on yourself with this process -- just notice and make changes appropriately! And...as always...enjoy!
Marilou Butcher Roth
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.
