I had the perfect morning today.
I left hubby with the kids, and took off to meet a friend at Starbucks (my favourite hangout ever). We caught up, talked kids and life, and then moved on to business.
As fellow entrepreneurs and coaches, both with communications backgrounds, we have a lot in common. It was wonderful to talk with someone IRL (in real life) that understands the ‘biz and gets the big picture of what I’m trying to create. *Note: this is important for your sanity – find people to connect with and that get your entrepreneurial world.*
As I was sharing my business vision, there was a point in the conversation where Nadine said, “Ya, I can tell you want to do it – your eyes lit up when you said it.”
As coaches, we are trained to look for that kind of resonance in our clients and the people we care about. That’s a huge part of the job – helping clients identify what’s most important to them and what lights them up.
And it got me thinking about you.
What makes your eyes light up?
Do you know?
If you are struggling to figure out your brand – a brand that feels most like you – ask yourself this question. What makes me light up when I talk about it?
Or, if you don’t know the answer, ask a friend, a family member, your partner or someone you care about to see if they’ve noticed “the spark” when you talk.
That spark is important.
That spark speaks volumes.
It’s not something to gloss over, it’s something to be amplified.
The spark is what you are MOST called to do or be. It’s already within you, ready to be activated. It is the part of your personal brand that is most true to you and most aligned with your values, passions, strengths and beliefs.
You brand your brilliance by identifying the spark and calling it forth.
Do not ignore the spark. It’s there to tell you something. It’s there to guide you toward your right path.
As you move through this coming week, pay attention to what makes your eyes light up. It’s where the gold is.
~Stephanie
p.s. Remember to keep an eye on the blog this Tuesday when I unveil a high-touch, high-impact program for just a few members of my community. If you need help figuring out what lights you up, or if you’ve got the clarity but don’t know what to do with it – this program is perfect for you. Stay tuned.
*This is post #3/31 in the Ultimate Blog Challenge. There’s still time to join!*
