People hold themselves back because they fear the unknown.
They are afraid to fail and worry that they make look bad in front of others. So they do nothing. Unfortunately, that keeps them right where they are and stuck with no idea how to move ahead and succeed.
When a client is in fear, I will ask them what types of things they are saying to themselves. Some common responses are: Will I be able to do this new role? Can I take on more responsibility and not fail? What if my manager realizes I don’t know enough? These responses are fear talking to them and I want them to know that I can see more in them. I can see their potential is greater than they realize.
My role as a coach is to help them to move forward.
They need to know that someone believes in them when they don’t have that belief in themselves. I help them see possibilities so that they can accomplish this challenge and many more. It may be as simple as helping them look at the situation differently, asking them questions to look at other options or if they are open to suggestions, I will share some ideas with them. The point is to get them unstuck and get them out of hiding.
I want people to leverage their strengths, value themselves and be able to put themselves out there so others can finally see them. Everyone has unique gifts and it is important to show them! I have been able to have one conversation with someone and it changed how they saw themselves and gave them the ability to step out of their comfort zone. Sometimes you just need someone in your corner who believes in you.
If you need support to put yourself out there so you can show your value, then reach out to me! One conversation can make all the difference.