68: Calling All Coaches To Innovate And Lead

I’m taking a break from the Coaching Business Checkup series because … times are strange and business as usual just doesn’t feel right to me.

I found it difficult to get things done. My head was fuzzy and I didn't know what to do with my time.

If you’re listening to this episode in spring of 2020 individuals in our earthly community are either anticipating the pandemic to arrive in their neighborhood or are already in lock down. It’s unsettling to say the least.

I’m an empath. You may be too. Many coaches are highly sensitive people and we feel more than our own personal condition.

And so I took more time to:

1.     Spend more time in nature and connect with earth. 

2.     Meditate more on what it is to be part of the global community.

3.     Reduce my consumption of news. 

If you find yourself weighed down these days, do things like this to let the anxiety flow through you rather than letting the heaviness stick around. It will help your immune system.

There’s no doubt in my mind that most human beings will rise to this with courage and capacity they didn’t know they had. Strife always unites us.

In this short episode, I invite you to LEAN INTO what drew you to coaching in the first place and to use it for the greater good now. 

It’s the perfect time to break out your powers of innovation and lead in a compassionate way. General ideas include:

1.     Respond with integrity and intention – leverage those things in a deeper way.

2.     Manage your states of mind. Be a model and help others do the same.

3.     Innovate in your coaching businesses so you can still earn well. (Coaches are lucky because we can do what we do remotely.)

4.     And, help others innovate as well.

A lot of people will have trouble earning. Some groups are especially vulnerable.

So consider what you can do that’s extraordinary, more than what you do now day to day.

Don't isolate yourself emotionally. If you can, after you and your family are set up safely … do some simple things to care for others. For example:

1.     Reach out by phone to people in your outer circles.

2.     If you’re on social media, share in a light hearted way. Post things that warm people’s hearts and make them laugh. Share only the most useful things. Cut down on posting the serious stuff unless it’s truly useful.

3.     Think about the individuals that will suffer most in these times. What could you do to help these people stay afloat?

Give extra to homeless people because there will be less traffic on the street.

Think about body workers, independent restaurant owners and their teams – people whose livelihoods depend on foot traffic or clients showing up physically.

I have a friend who is an independent Pilates instructor. One of her clients cancelled a session but said: “I’m going to pay you anyway because I want you to stay in business.” I was touched by the intelligence and kindness of that action and will follow suite.

I also suggested that she continue working with her clients remotely. Yes, it’s weird to do Pilates on Zoom but it’s possible.

I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous Coach

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