My Coaching Journey So Far
In all honesty, I never thought twice about actually becoming a life coach before a few months ago, it seemed a little fluffy to me. But that was my inner self projecting what I didn’t understand; that I didn’t even have the slightest clue of how life coaching was effectively used, or the impact it could have on someone else's life. It’s funny how society likes to get in our heads about what a career should look like v.s what it should make you feel – soul aligning passion! In order to be successful I realized I had to first commit to my own inner work and silence any outside noise. This was the only way to move forward in my journey and most importantly, allows me to be able to SHARE my journey even when it is difficult or feels uncomfortable.
I’m not going to lie at the beginning I really didn’t want to share, what would others think? How will I just start from nothing with no background or experience? Well, Reese Witherspoon is my alter ego, 2.0 badass self and I asked myself what would Reese do? She sure as hell wouldn’t sit on the sidelines and wait for someone to ask her what she wants. She runs after it, she commits, doesn’t look back and pours her heart and soul into everything she does. No matter what the journey looks like to others she would do what makes her happy. She would always remind herself of her why even when it sometimes gets tough.
I was coming off of maternity leave about to go back into real estate, which i’m still doing part time by the way, and I felt so much resistance. I just wanted to be home with my son, work for myself, create my own hours, be my own boss, have the freedom i’ve always desired, travel the world like i’ve always wanted to and continue to stay confident in my worth. Is that so much to ask?!? I know what you’re thinking, umm kind of…well that’s what I want and i’m not going to settle for less!
When I found Amanda and the Inner Beauty Bybel I was so excited and also so scared all at once, this is a huge commitment! Am I ready to actually change everything? Change my life? Am I capable of change? No no i’m so not ready! I had made commitments in the past but after a few months I would give up and not follow through. The difference here is I truly sat down and asked myself why do I want this? The answer came to me instantly -The amount of passion I have for coaching and helping others will continue to push me forward no matter the outside circumstance. I FREAKING love it!! I want to create change first within myself, and then for others! I mean that deep change, that change that changes your entire being! Getting to help and teach others from my own background and knowledge has always been a big passion of mine. I’ve always wanted to be a teacher of some sort- and here I am! I especially love the amount of subconscious and deep inner work that the Inner Beauty Bybel has to offer. It’s all about reprogramming our limiting beliefs and holding true to our biggest values and passions because we are truly worthy.
To me the most important part about coaching is the inner work we do on ourselves before we take on clients, it’s all about embodying what it is you want to teach. The value in that is like none other. There are coaches out there that try to teach the tools and techniques but haven’t done their own inner work. When they do i’m positive that they will see a big shift in their inner and outer world. Don’t get me wrong, there is always room for growth and improvement for absolutely everyone. Even coaches need coaching. It’s a journey for a reason. There will be days where frustration, anger, and anxiety will kick in, in those moments I will continue to remind myself of my why.
This is your sign that if you’ve been contemplating doing something that you’re scared to do out of fear of what others will think, whether you will fail, or the change is so uncomfortable, it’s time to do it! This goes for anything by the way, not just work related things, that passion project, that dancing class you’ve always wanted to try, a new hobby, changing careers, moving across the world, literally anything! There will never be a “right” time to do it. Take action, take small steps toward the bigger goal because that is moving forward and making progress. You would be blown away at the importance of the smaller wins throughout the journey than the bigger ones. Those small changes might not feel worthy of praise but they are what will get you there, AND allow you to actually enjoy the journey, I promise. What small action can you take today to commit to what it is you’ve always wanted to do or try for the first time? I am excited for you!!! My voice in the background cheering you on!
I’ve already started taking 1:1 Clients and I’m about to release a 2 week masterclass ALL about letting go of external validation and allowing inner work and self love to be your guidance. I chose to bring the very best of what i’m learning to you because I know you’re also craving and very worthy of that change. You want to feel the freedom of doing what feels right to you, not what works for society or for others. You’re ready to embody that 2.0(Alter Ego) badass self that you know is already within you. I am AMPED up to see that change within you!!!
Xox Emma