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Your Dream Is Ready…Are You?

November 20, 2013 by Lamisha

Many times in coaching, I come across people who might need my help, but they just aren’t ready to take action. Some of them have absolutely no clue about what they want to achieve and are merely moving from one day to the next trying to survive (and not just financially either). These people are going through their days doing the things they are “supposed” to do (ya know working, paying bills, taking care of their family etc.) and while they feel like something might be missing, they have done very little to figure out what that is. They might be fearful of what is waiting on the other side or simply have forgotten what it feels like to dream again. These are the people who do such a magnificent job living in the moment for what it has to offer, while not thinking too far ahead.

Then there are the dreamers, the visionaries, and the self-development seekers. These are the people who are always working toward something. They have an idea of what they want but may not know how to get there. They are excited for what the future may hold, but they are stuck in fear, anxiety, or lack the confidence to move forward. These are also people who feel that something is missing and are ready to find out what that is. They dream, they envision, they imagine, and more often than not they have stars in their eyes for that moment when they finally feel like they are living their purpose and enjoying the journey of growth and evolution.

Both of these groups are stuck in one form or another, but the latter group feels the pull to move forward into the unknown. They are willing to risk leaving their comfort zone in order to see what else is out there. They are ready for that first step and many times that first step begins when they reach out to me to find out how this coaching thing works. Their interest was sparked just enough to make them wonder and imagine what they can accomplish with a little help.

Have you ever thought about what category you fall into? Both groups have their strengths and regardless of where you may fall, you too have a wealth of potential that you can use in this life.

The question is, when you feel that pull and you wonder what might be missing…are you willing to take the steps to figure it out?

Here is what I have learned since taking the leap of faith into my dreams.

If you feel like you were meant to do something more than what you are currently doing…you are probably right.
Taking the leap is far more exciting than scary
All it takes is a simple, tiny step to get the momentum rolling
Once you are on the path, the pull gets stronger and the inspiration that follows will remind you to just keep going

Will you take that step? Are you ready to drop the excuses, let go of the fear, and dive into your heart’s desire? If so, I would love to chat with you. I am still offering a free full-length 60-minute session to get a jump-start on 2014. Not only is this an amazing opportunity to make progress on your plans for 2014, but it is also a great way for you to see what it is like to work with me with no obligation on your part other than an open mind. Sign-up by contacting me here and we can get your session scheduled ASAP. Seriously, what do you have to lose???

Where Is Your Focus???

November 15, 2013 by Lamisha

This week I have been a little MIA on my blog and for that I apologize, but I promise I had a good reason. I decided to take some time to really reset my focus for the rest of this year and into the new year. Re-focus sort of suggests I have been making plans and outlining my strategy, but what I did was a bit different from that.

I realized in the last two weeks especially, I have allowed the details of the future get the best of me. Mostly, the unknown details and the many questions that come with them. Questions about business success (or lack there of), questions about where I am headed, and what is on my path. I have spent much of the last two weeks trying to desperately solve problems, figure things out, set plans, and FOCUS on what is coming when I have no clue what that might be.

Up until a few weeks ago I was okay with the not knowing. In fact, I was more than okay with it…I was flowing with it and things were good. It wasn’t until I received comments from someone else on what I “should” be doing, that I began this crazed focus on what is going wrong.

I am sure you have been there before too right? Instead of basking in the wonderful things that are going on in life, we have a tendency to hone in on the one (or two) things that are lacking. We allow those one or two things to be the main focus, main theme, and our primary concern, until we realize it is getting us nowhere.

That is why this week I spent some time changing my focus. Instead of focusing on all the things I feel aren’t quite up to par, I have set the intention to practice flowing with what is good, abundant, beautiful, and magnificent in my life. Does that mean I won’t ever notice when my glass is half-empty? No, but it does mean that I am making a bit of an extra effort to soothe myself and know that it is okay for a glass to be half-empty some of the time, because when it is we appreciate the full glass so much more.So, I ask you lovely readers. Where has your focus been as of lately? Have you been enjoying and appreciating the magnificence that surrounds you or are you honing in on the things that are still missing? If you fall into the latter category, I invite you to change your focus up a bit. You may not have all the answers right now, but by enjoying the little things and the big things that are going well, you somehow find the answers you were looking for not only much faster, but also in the most amazing places.I hope you have an amazing weekend and turn your focus to the abundance and beauty all around you. As always, thanks for reading!

November Theme: Gratitude & Giving

November 1, 2013 by Lamisha

Happy Friday you Darling Dreamers!

It’s the end of another week and the start of a new month! I can’t believe in 2 months we will be moving into yet another year of wonderful goodness. Can you feel the energy speeding up with the holidays quickly approaching? I sure can!

I have been thinking about 2014 a lot over the last few weeks. While each year feels like an opportunity to start anew, 2014 seems even more like a clean slate. Maybe it has to do with my current job coming to an end and the options for the future still to be determined.

Every year around this time, I get excited for the newness and a fresh opportunity to make huge strides in my life and to make it an even better year than the one before. I tend to do a bit of reflection on the past year to identify the growth, evolution, and lessons learned as well as figure out what I still want to work on. Then, I might sit down to write a letter to myself for the year ahead or create a vision board of what I want to achieve (depending on how I am feeling).

Do you do any type of reflection before you set your intentions for the coming year? I asked around to some of my friends and many of them said they haven’t even begun to think of what they want in 2014. Have you?

If you haven’t, I encourage you to take some time to do just that. Ask yourself the following questions:

What did I accomplish in 2013?

What lessons did I learn?

What didn’t I accomplish that I wanted to?

What was holding me back?

That last question is a big one and it may not be something you can readily identify. Many people would answer that with a simple word : Life.

When it comes to resolutions, intentions, goals, and big dreams there are a number of things that can hold a person back. Maybe you are fearful of failure (who isn’t?). Maybe you have a fear of the unknown. Some people fear success. Others say that lack of motivation, inspiration, and a plan to do what they love is the issue. Maybe it’s time, resources, money, connections, confidence, that is keeping you where you are. Or maybe you have no clue what it is.

Identifying what has held you back from achieving your deepest desires is a step in the right direction. Knowledge is power, so knowing what it is is half the battle. The other half is knowing what to do to get through it.

As we move swiftly into the November and the holiday season, I encourage you to take some time to reflect on 2013 so far. Don’t just identify the marks you missed, but make sure to identify the things you did well. The good, great, and amazing moments of 2013 should be celebrated!

With that said, I wanted to let you know that I have created a theme for November and that theme is Gratitude & Giving. With the holiday season upon us and a new year just around the corner, I wanted to extend some amazing (and FREE) opportunities/gifts for you lovely readers. While I am planning for 2014 to be an incredible-blow-my-mind-adventure, I also want to place my focus on the abundance and beauty that is in my life in this very moment.

So, for your first gift, you can download your copy of my article : 20 Ways To Keep Your Dream Alive! All you have to do is sign up for my newsletter and I promise NOT to send you unnecessary, boring, emails just to send them. This list is truly my VIP list, so you are going to want to take full advantage of the awesome gifts that are coming this month.

I hope you have a magnificent weekend and as always, thanks for reading!

Imagine This…

October 2, 2013 by Lamisha

I have always enjoyed daydreaming and envisioning the life I want to have. Sometimes I envision the perfect vacation or the ideal job. Sometimes it’s the ideal day or situation I am dealing with at the moment. What is interesting is while I am thinking about the best case scenario it is really an expected outcome I am aiming for. Aren’t we all?

But, what if instead of aiming for the end result, we instead imagined an inspired, happy, and good feeling journey to whatever it is we are looking for?

Take your ultimate dream job for instance. If you are finding yourself constantly taking score of the fact that you aren’t at your ideal job and you are working really hard to get there, you are probably going to be somewhat frustrated and over time just miserable. But, if while you imagine your ideal job you take note of the opportunities, situations, people, and other great things that come your way as you move along your journey, you are likely to be much happier and more fulfilled.

What a concept!

To enjoy the journey of life and the inspired actions that lead you to your ultimate dream is really the ideal life right? If you can not only enjoy the end result of whatever you want to achieve, but also enjoy the journey to that thing, you have it all figured out!

That is what is a little different about how I work. I don’t just help clients work really hard to get to where they are going. I help them follow their joy to whatever they are wanting. There is a difference.

What is pretty amazing about this process is that the more you follow what feels right for you, the more progress you make. Sound a little “woo-woo”? Let me give you an example.

Say you want to quit your job and become a full-time world travel writer. You have no idea how to do it, but your logical mind says you must first save enough money to travel the world and still pay your bills while you meander your way around the world. You decide to work with me and learn how to let your logical thought process fall away for a moment and instead embrace the idea of following your inspiration.

You decide to take the first step toward your goal and ask a friend (who is also a writer) what they know about the topic. While you are discussing your big dream with them over coffee, you see a flyer for a writing class that peaks your interest. Since you are following your intuition and inspiration, you go to the class to brush up on your writing skills. In the class you meet several other writers who have big dreams too. Some want to write fiction, others non-fiction, and to your surprise you find out the teacher has experience writing travel guides for a well-known publisher. Wanting to get some writing gigs under your belt you speak with your instructor to find out more about that type of work. You take away some really great info from speaking with your instructor and decide to do a bit of research on your own. In doing so you find some other writing gigs that really interest you and while they aren’t directly related to travel, you apply. Fast forward a few months and you have not only managed to lay the foundation to your new writing career, but you have an amazing opportunity to travel outside the country to work alongside another travel writer(incidentally your writing teacher) to help do research on a new travel guide. Not only that, but you are getting most of your expenses paid and a small stipend during the project. You are on your way to quitting your job and becoming the next world travel writer and enjoying every single step along the way.

To some this story may seem unrealistic and unbelievable, and I understand, but I promise you if you allow yourself to think beyond just the end result and follow your inspiration along the way, magical things happen. It is as if the universe is responding to every little step you make and providing another wonderful experience to help you on your journey.

I can see you thinking about your ultimate dream and wondering if this could happen for you and it certainly can. You have the ability to following the inspirational nuggets along your journey to your ultimate dream. It doesn’t have to be logical, realistic, and hard. It can be easy, fun, and fluid.

I know some of you have been thinking about your dreams more and more every day and each day your passion and excitement is building. Don’t let your current reality be the thing that stops you from taking the leap. Maybe you have been thinking of working with me and haven’t taken that step. Do it now! Contact me for a free 30 minute session to chat about your dreams. And remember I am still offering my ‘pay what you can’ special for 2 sessions so you don’t want to miss this!

Following The Breadcrumbs To…Coaching Business Jumpstart

September 18, 2013 by Lamisha

I am constantly amazed at how the exact thing I need appears in the strangest of ways. When I was pondering someone to design my logo for me, I saw a note on Facebook of the exact person I was thinking of designing a logo! When I was looking for advice on building a website, I stumbled upon the exact steps I needed to do so. And just a few weeks ago, happened yet again!

A few weeks ago I came to the realization that I needed some assistance on the business side of things for my coaching practice. I had all the ideas about what I wanted to do and how I wanted to do it, but my execution was a bit off. Not only that, but I realized quickly that I didn’t even know what I didn’t know.

I didn’t go the traditional coach-training route and felt like I might be missing some of the core business advice that I needed in order to make my business thrive. (I realize my business is only a month old, but I’m an overachiever 🙂 ) So, as I simply thought about what it was I needed, I received the answer in my inbox and it was another example of how you can obtain the resources, time, people, connections, and anything else you need to help bring your dream to fruition simply by following the inspirational nuggets along the way.

It was like the business/branding angels had hand delivered (or typed as it were) the exact program that would help me know what I didn’t know and make it work for me. And since I am all about feeling my way through my dreams, I allowed my gut to guide me and before I allowed my Ego to get the best of me, I took the leap. (I’m getting pretty good at that!)

Over the last week or so I started working my way through the self-study program and it has been incredibly helpful! I am still learning all I need to know about you lovely potential clients out there and crafting new packages, programs, and resources that will help me help you better. (Stay tuned for that.) And because I am all about passing along things I love and other inspirational tidbits, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share this information with you.

If you have a business (even if it isn’t a coaching business), you can also benefit from this program as it helps coaches and other business owners really own their expertise and speak the language of their clients/customers so they can serve more people, get more clients/customers, and help their business take off.

If you are interested in finding out more please feel free to shoot me an email or ask in the comments as I am an ambassador and affiliate for the program so, should you decide to purchase the program from the link below I do receive a small commission.

** Please note: I do not typically advertise programs and will never advertise a program I have not tried and strongly believe in. This just happened to be just the thing I needed for my business and I am taking this opportunity to share it with you. Also, I was not paid to write this post, but am paid a small commission for anyone that signs up for the program using the link below.**