Reflecting on my own journey, I've learned that embracing the power of "No" can be just as important as saying "Yes," ... easier said than done though ... but so important . thank you for this reminder.
Beautifully written! We often underestimate the power of NO but knowing when to say no to an opportunity is more than just about getting the dream client it’s also very much about respecting yourself, your worth and your values. I’ve learnt that saying no to whatever doesn’t feel right even when you’re in need of clients or money has been also a form of self-care to me. Thanks for sharing your experience with saying no!
I love your take on this and seeing it as self-care. A considerate No is truly powerful and I believe it’s also an act of service for the potential client in a way. If things feel off you can’t be your best coach for them.
Recognizing when to go forward with something or someone, and when to decline what looks like an opportunity, goes together with knowing yourself. And knowing yourself is an on-going challenge, since ideally, we are changing as we go through life. Good for you, Martina, that you are comfortable making the choices that your inner voice is guiding you to.
It took me many years of teaching high school languages and coaching youth/school soccer to accept that I wasn't going to connect with every student or player. That's life, and it's OK.
It is indeed an ongoing-challenge and I am sure there will come moments where I take a decision that might not be the best way going forward. But that's part of the journey and thankfully, most things in life can be changed over and over again.
Firstly, well done on the colour choice for this article, the fluorescent does its job really well :)
Secondly, I can relate to you feeling out of alignment when working with clients that are not your fit, therefore demanding a lot of extra time and draining your energy. It is easy in those situations to think that's just part of the job as a coach. However, that couldn't be further from the truth.
I've been coaching people within the fitness industry for 4 years with clients that were provided for me and over the years I came to realize how that was impacting the quality of not only my job, but my life too. I'm now transitioning online and picking my own clients, and I can confidently say that there is no greater fulfilment working with clients that are fully on board and that are inspiring you to provide the best service and step up as a coach with willingness and commitment.
It must have been a journey for you to develop the confidence to say no and shift from a "desperation" mindset to a "purposeful" one.
Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience with me. I also feel like when clients actually decide to work with you they show up with a different form of commitment, trust and motivation. It makes working with them way more fun, but most important more impactful for them.
Either way, I am grateful for all the experiences I gained. Without them I would not have learned valuable lessons :)
So well written! And I’m right there with you. As a mindset coach for empaths and recovering people-pleaser, it’s been liberating to step into the power of saying no to people and situations that don’t serve my highest self. 💞
Reflecting on my own journey, I've learned that embracing the power of "No" can be just as important as saying "Yes," ... easier said than done though ... but so important . thank you for this reminder.
Beautifully written! We often underestimate the power of NO but knowing when to say no to an opportunity is more than just about getting the dream client it’s also very much about respecting yourself, your worth and your values. I’ve learnt that saying no to whatever doesn’t feel right even when you’re in need of clients or money has been also a form of self-care to me. Thanks for sharing your experience with saying no!
I love your take on this and seeing it as self-care. A considerate No is truly powerful and I believe it’s also an act of service for the potential client in a way. If things feel off you can’t be your best coach for them.
Recognizing when to go forward with something or someone, and when to decline what looks like an opportunity, goes together with knowing yourself. And knowing yourself is an on-going challenge, since ideally, we are changing as we go through life. Good for you, Martina, that you are comfortable making the choices that your inner voice is guiding you to.
It took me many years of teaching high school languages and coaching youth/school soccer to accept that I wasn't going to connect with every student or player. That's life, and it's OK.
It is indeed an ongoing-challenge and I am sure there will come moments where I take a decision that might not be the best way going forward. But that's part of the journey and thankfully, most things in life can be changed over and over again.
Firstly, well done on the colour choice for this article, the fluorescent does its job really well :)
Secondly, I can relate to you feeling out of alignment when working with clients that are not your fit, therefore demanding a lot of extra time and draining your energy. It is easy in those situations to think that's just part of the job as a coach. However, that couldn't be further from the truth.
I've been coaching people within the fitness industry for 4 years with clients that were provided for me and over the years I came to realize how that was impacting the quality of not only my job, but my life too. I'm now transitioning online and picking my own clients, and I can confidently say that there is no greater fulfilment working with clients that are fully on board and that are inspiring you to provide the best service and step up as a coach with willingness and commitment.
It must have been a journey for you to develop the confidence to say no and shift from a "desperation" mindset to a "purposeful" one.
Thanks for sharing
Cristiano
Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience with me. I also feel like when clients actually decide to work with you they show up with a different form of commitment, trust and motivation. It makes working with them way more fun, but most important more impactful for them.
Either way, I am grateful for all the experiences I gained. Without them I would not have learned valuable lessons :)
So well written! And I’m right there with you. As a mindset coach for empaths and recovering people-pleaser, it’s been liberating to step into the power of saying no to people and situations that don’t serve my highest self. 💞