Take a chance on yourself

A few days ago I saw a delightful LinkedIn post.

Basically, the author was laid off and put up a post inviting folks to book a 20 minute call where they can ask questions, get fresh perspectives, and have an authentic chat. 

The post I saw is the 100 day follow up, and guess what?

At this point, the author has had 100 conversations (and is now aiming for 1000), he got a new job, and he's writing a book, all because he took a chance on an idea he had. 🎉🎉🎉

As someone who supports job searchers and knows first hand what a tough hiring market we're currently in, I was impressed.

What a fun, interesting way to proceed in an unfortunate situation. 

And of course, it wasn't just that he had the idea.

It was that he took action and put himself out there. 

That took courage and a willingness to be disappointed. 

He had to be able to withstand the uncertainty of not knowing how his post would be received. 

It was a risk ... and it paid off big time. 

After reading the post, I was inspired. 

It didn't just get me thinking - it made me want to take action. 

I thought that you might feel the same way.

Impressed. Inspired. And ready to take a chance of your own.

Maybe you want to shake up your own career.

Or maybe you're ready to start dating again after your divorce. 

Or maybe you're dying to set some firmer boundaries with your family.

No matter what your secret desire is, I hope this email helps you move forward towards it.

Go to the networking event.

Send the email.

Follow up.

Make your dating profile. 

Swipe and say hello. 

Tell your family members what you're available for (and what you're not). 

The difference between getting stuck and getting what you want is the ability to take risks, put yourself out there, dust yourself off when things get tricky, and keep going.

And I know you can do it. 💗

ALSO: I'm doing my own 20 minute conversation initiative. 

The short version: I’m opening up my calendar for free 20 minute calls for anyone who wants to chat. We can talk about coaching, running a business, career transitions, or anything else you’d like. 

The long version: I’ve been in business as a life and career coach for 6.5 years and it’s been an incredibly wild ride.

I’ve had some of the most delightful, satisfying moments of my life building my business and serving my beloved clients.

And I’ve had some of my most difficult, painful moments too, managing every element of a small company and trying to maintain momentum, motivation, and morale when things weren’t going well. 

In the past year or so, I’ve felt an itch to change things up professionally.

I’m making myself available to new opportunities, and I want to provide opportunities, too. 

That’s why I’m opening up my calendar for the rest of March for anyone who wants to chat. We can talk about coaching, running a business, career transitions, or anything else you’d like. 

Why? Because magical things happen when people have meaningful conversations. 

And I want that magic for both of us, especially right now. 

Know someone who’d benefit? Feel free to share the link.

All the best!