Why this “trick question” could be keeping you from fulfilling your true purpose
Have you ever wondered if you’re meant to be a life coach?
Or asked your closest friends or family if they think you should consider becoming a coach?
Have you wondered if you’d be able to find clients and create success like the coaches you see on Instagram or Tiktok?
I can’t tell you the number of times I asked myself this exact same question before taking the leap into my own coaching career…
Not to mention, how many times others have asked me how they know for sure that they’re meant to become a life coach!
There’s just one problem…
It’s a TRICK QUESTION!
Why Looking for Signs You’re Meant to Be a Coach is Actually a Trap
Most of us have learned to seek answers and validation from sources outside of ourselves…
Even when it comes to questions about our purpose, ideal career, and our dreams!
Think about it…How many “career assessments” have you taken in search of the best job for you?
How many times have you discussed the merit of your dreams with friends or family, desperately wanting their approval?
How many personality tests, quizzes, social media influencers, psychics, blog posts, Google searches, or books have you consulted to find clarity about what you’re meant to do with your life?
If you’re anything like me (or most people), the answer is probably, “A LOT!”
The sheer amount of information we have access to every day can sometimes do us a disservice. It’s so easy to fall into the trap of endlessly searching outside of ourselves for the answers to life’s biggest questions!
Searching for “signs” that indicate you’re meant to be a coach is no different.
Because the truth is, you won’t find the answer to that question outside of yourself.
In fact, there’s only one thing you need to pay attention to when it comes to your purpose and calling in life.
The Power of Longing: Your Soul’s Message
The longing to make a difference in the world isn’t accidental or incidental.
In fact, your sense of longing is a profound message from your deepest self, revealing that your path is aligned with serving others!
If you weren’t meant to make an impact, or have, be, and do more in your life, that longing wouldn’t have been given to you.
Consider your longing, in this sense, internal guidance and a clear indicator that your experiences, gifts, and skills have prepared you to step into a role that transcends conventional work.
It’s a role that calls for deep empathy, patience, and the ability to hold space for others as they explore their potential and limitations.
Coaching is a sacred calling. It isn’t a path meant for anyone and everyone.
So if there’s any part of you that’s longing to make a greater impact, be a difference-maker, and incite change in the lives of others and in the world…
That’s the sign you’re meant for this!
And that sense of calling is more meaningful and important than any outside source of validation you could ever find.
The Sacred Link Between Desire and Destiny
Consider this: our desires are reflections of our capabilities and destinies.
We have a saying here at Brave Thinking Institute: “Your career is what you’re paid to do. Your purpose is what you were made to do.” And the vocation you dedicate your life to should be at the intersection of both!
Your desire to facilitate other’s journeys towards clarity and self-realization isn’t just a career choice; it’s a vocation.
This inclination isn’t merely about choosing the easiest or most conventionally accepted path forward, but rather about fulfilling a much-needed role in a world desperate for guidance.
There is a sacred link between desire and destiny!
If coaching is part of your destiny, you might have desires like:
- A longing to help others or make a difference in the world
- A desire to share a meaningful or impactful message
- A life of purpose AND freedom
- A job that you don’t have to settle for and a career that’s more than just a paycheck
- Full-spectrum success in every area of your life, not just financially
- Incredible abundance doing work you love on your own terms
Desires like these are intentional…
Ask yourself: If you considered your desires a sign of what’s possible for you and a direct reflection of your destiny…
What would you do differently? What choices would you make, and what chances would you take?
The Unique Space You Are Meant to Fill
To be called to coach is to recognize that there is a unique space you are destined to fill.
Just as a key fits perfectly into a lock, your unique blend of compassion, insight, and resilience fits a specific need in the world.
This realization isn’t just about career satisfaction—it’s about contributing to the greater good. Being part of a bigger movement towards collective well-being, knowing we can change the world together!
As a coach, you have the power to create ripples of change that reach far beyond your career path. You get the opportunity to set goals not just for yourself, but to help others see and reach theirs. You get the chance to design a life you love and help others do the same!
Every step taken in this direction is not just about building a coaching business. You’re creating a legacy of empowerment and positive change.
Connecting with Your True Calling
If the thought of being a life coach resonates with you…
If it stirs something deep within your soul, then it’s likely that you’re not just interested in this path—you’re meant for it!
The world needs people like you who are not only passionate about personal development, but are also dedicated to supporting others in their pursuit of happiness and success.
The #1 sign you’re meant to be a life coach isn’t found anywhere else but inside of YOU…
It’s deeply woven into your desires and aspirations.
It’s reflected in your passion for life and your instinct to support and uplift those around you.
When you find joy and fulfillment in the success and growth of others, know that this is more than a career path—it’s a calling. Answering it could very well be the first step towards living a life of profound impact and enduring satisfaction.
You can start right now when you join me for my upcoming 5 Day Challenge!
It’s designed especially to help you clarify your calling, tap into your potential to make an impact in the world, and help you alchemize a career path that will empower you to abundantly fulfill your purpose.
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