After working with hundreds of clients, the tell-tale sign of a vision that is aligned with one’s true nature and calling is a feeling of fear-excitement. Not fear, not excitement, but fear-excitement. The level of each, depends on the calling. What does it feel like? Like your highest nature or authentic version of yourself is presently in the room like never before and speaking to you about who you are and what you must do.
Many people only know elements of their vision or snippets of their dream. However, you may want more clarity in order to concretely know what you are aiming for. Afterall actions towards your goal are only possible when they’re specific.
A good place to start is to answer this question: What is the thing that excites you so much that you think about it all the time?
For example, is it a more successful business with profits that allow you to work less hours? Or to be hired in a role you thrive in and know you are making a difference in others’ lives? On the other hand, you may be crystal clear on your vision but have put off taking action towards your vision, because you think you are too old, too young, don’t know how, are not smart enough, pretty enough or wise enough to pull it off. Well I say you – as well as any of my successful clients are enough to be successful achieving your vision. Clarity helps turn the key to open the door.
If I snapped my fingers and you had everything you want, what would you be doing in 6 months to a year? What does it feel like to be living what you envision in 6 months to a year? (See yourself in that specific role, or multi-million dollar level of success, or major influence or whatever it is.) What would it look like in all areas of your life once you attain it? Finally, how would others be impacted because you are living your vision? Who would be your big supporters in creating this? Write this down or notate on an app of your choosing (I like Evernote).
For the most powerful outcome, write your vision in the present tense.
With my group coaching, I am coaching women to get work they love, and the lives they deserve. I assert these women will take action to get work they love, while transforming as leaders with influence, wealth and freedom.
This affords me time to be innovative, collaborative and engaged when I work, and free to spend time with my family and travel whenever I chose doing work I love.
If you’re ready to strengthen your leadership and create meaningful growth, visit the Work With Me page or explore Client Testimonials to see how coaching has supported other leaders.
Sarah Khambatta is a certified leadership coach and member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), guiding leaders to build confidence, clarity, and long-term success.
