A few years ago, I was a bright-eyed entrepreneur-to-be, still caught in my 9-to-5 but committed to leaving my job. I thought it’d be pretty straightforward; come up with an idea, work hard, put in the time and voilà.
When that approach failed, along with my network marketing biz, I hired a business and marketing coach. After months of toiling, I was broke and I had no results to show for any of it.
I respectfully opted out of my biz coaching, and decided I needed to reexamine my priorities and see where I’d gone wrong.
The Inner Work
Through self-awareness, counselling with Elders, guided journeys, meditation, and a yoga and reiki practice, I discovered my wounds, the agreements they lead me to form, and how those agreements kept me playing small, and feeling defeated and unhappy.
I was astounded to realize the ocean of subconscious beliefs and agreements I’d made that no longer served me.
I cried at the unkindness I’d shown myself over the years.
And it hit me.
I never could have succeeded, in any business, or with any amount of business coaching, no matter how great, without doing this personal work. I needed to become aware of the nuts and bolts, the rusty gears and the monkey wrenches in there, keeping me from reaching my full potential.
SPOILER
I did it!!!
Now, I’m in biz and can say I’m proud to work with a biz coach, but frankly, I’d gotten here a lot faster (and a lot cheaper!) with help from someone who could have guide me holistically, hold up a mirror for me, provide healing words and practices and holding space for me.
Because I did it on my own, but realized how my life was transformed, I wanted to offer everything I’d received in one convenient format. That’s when I uncovered my own Element; my skills and experience in teaching and sharing ancient wisdom, and my passion for helping people break their chains intersected harmoniously in a holistic mindset practice.
I truly believe in business coaching, and I’m proof that “doing your personal work” first is not a myth; it has a very real impact on your success.
So tell me, do you think you’ve done a thorough mindset audit? What do you think might trip you up?