Exploring Change & Transformation

At this time of year, the natural world presents a magical opportunity to explore the meaning of change and transformation. Living in Ontario, the autumn colours remind me that it’s time to pull out my woolen socks, hit the hiking trails, and take one last plunge in the lake before the frost sets in. Perhaps more than any other time of year, I am in awe of the magic of the changing season and draw inspiration from it.

How does this season inspire you?
What does it signal about the changes you are contemplating?
What new path do you want to explore?

On a more practical note, I also make a lot of lists at this time of year to capture the things I want to get done before year end. My lists usually include home projects, people I want to see, a quarterly business check up, and something new I want to learn. I like to think of it as my back-to-school instinct kicking into gear.

What are you ready to start this fall? If you are a past client and want to forge a new career path, join the next cohort of our Career Explorers Group. The group is designed for clients in the later stages of their career who want to interact and learn from others who are at a similar crossroads. To find out more about the CEG click here.

Kicks off on November 10th. Meetings will be held on Zoom every Wednesday from 10:30 – 12:00 EST for six weeks. Sign up now to ensure your spot.

Recommended Reading

In his book Transitions, Making Sense of Life’s Changes, William Bridges captures the essential difference between change and transition. Change is situational. It can be described as the external circumstances that alter how you live, work or play. Transformational change on the other hand impacts us in a deeper internal way. While it may be prompted by external circumstances, like a job loss, move, illness or break up, the inner work of transformation takes time and results in a shift in how you define yourself in relation to your new circumstances.

Consider what you already know about making transitions.

When have you been through a transformative change in the past?
What was the biggest lesson learned?

If you would like to explore these and other questions with one of our coaches, we offer a 30 minute complimentary Introductory Call. Click here to book yours now.

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

A big welcome to my newest Coaching Associate, Terri Karpish. Terri is our first associate based in the beautiful province of Saskatchewan and we are thrilled to have her on board.

Terri brings a depth of experience to our team, having worked at a law school, in private practice as a lawyer and mediator, and most recently as an ICF certified coach. She is passionate about helping individuals identify their personal definition of success and create a rewarding career. Terri is available for career and leadership coaching.

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