Coaching Corner: Yikes!!
By Marilou Butcher Roth, Master Coach
Since today is Friday the 13th, I thought it would be fun to play with the idea of what scares us. It is safe to say that most, if not all of us have had a moment (or several), where we had an opportunity presented to us that prompted us to run without hesitation, in the other direction.
Some of these opportunities might be something creative, or perhaps a situation where you would be putting yourself firmly well outside of your comfort zone. My curiosity makes me wonder how you feel about yourself when you say no to these opportunities...and how you might feel about yourself if you had said yes.
We all face fear at some points, the key is to notice the fear, feel it, and then decide how you would like to proceed. One of the greatest pieces of wisdom I've ever heard comes from Dr. Fritz Perls, the psychiatrist and founder of Gestalt therapy. He said “fear is excitement without the breath.”
Today, make a list of missed chances due to your fear. Be honest with yourself and see what comes up. Perhaps you might still jump right in!
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.
