Stumbling Blocks Don’t Have to be Road Blocks
Your dreams, goals, values and resolutions are important to you, but you can become thwarted trying to attain any of them. You may reach a point where you are at a standstill and seem to be going nowhere. You’ve tried all you know to move past the block, but to no avail. You might say to yourself “I’m stuck!” So what can you do?
One of the best actions you can take to help master these types of blocks is to hire a well-trained professional coach. The two of you can then form a partnership by working together in a safe environment focused on the agenda you developed for the coaching sessions.
As the title says – stumbling blocks don’t have to be road blocks. All manner of things can happen in your life to throw you off balance – relationships you’ve trusted get broken, work overwhelms you, and a myriad of distressful things occur to you and those you love. Sometimes they are manageable and you resolve them on your own – you stumble a little but are able to pick yourself up and move on. But sometimes the stumbling block becomes a road block that you can’t get around on your own. That’s when you need a professional coach. When you can’t move forward in your usual manner, the focused listening, undivided attention, respect and expertise of your coach will enable you to keep moving toward the goals you have set for yourself.
There is another important ingredient in the coaching relationship that helps form the bridge between coach and client, problem and resolution, agenda and accomplishment. The coach needs to enjoy helping you accomplish your needs and be totally focused on them in each coaching session. The ethics of your coach should reflect those identified by the International Coaching Federation, which you can find on their website: www.internationalcoachingfederation.com.
Until now I have only been referencing the individual coaching relationship. However, blocks can also be resolved in a good group coaching relationship. A coach skilled in both individual and group coaching can offer you the individual attention you need plus the additional support offered by others undergoing experiences similar to yours.
So, if you feel like you are facing a block, I recommend you step back and take a good look at your situation. Realize that we all need a little help once in a while. Reach out and explore the possibilities that an experienced coach can bring to you. Imagine what your life could be like with a little push in the right direction! The possibilities are endless!
My name is Rita, and I am a professional coach who can help you find the direction that is right for you. Let me help you navigate around your road blocks and overcome your stumbling blocks. You can contact me at: www.ritathompsoncoaching.com.
