Deciding to enter into a coaching relationship should not be taken lightly. Coaches can be critical in helping you address why you haven’t been able to accomplish your goals. They can also help you remain accountable once you do have a breakthrough.

While I know this time has been marked by some as the Great Resignation and many are taking this time to resign from their current roles to either leave the workforce entirely or find roles that more closely align with their core values at this stage of their journey. For me, I have experienced what I will call The Great Reflection. After pressing the gas and being in a perpetual state of go since COVID, I was long overdue for a pause.

Hitting the pause button to reflect on all that’s happened since the pandemic started was long overdue. For me, there were not only work-related changes but also changes to the dynamic of my personal life as well. Like so many people, I found my state of normal changes on various levels at work, at home, and within my community. Below are a few of my reflections and thoughts.

Life is full of twists and turns and before you know it you can loose yourself in the hustle and bustle. That’s why it’s important (especially in this post pandemic world) to ensure that you evaluate, set, and keep clear boundaries in your life.

Keep learning to discover 5 tips to help you set boundaries you can live by.

You know your job like that back of your hand and you perform exceptionally well. You get the job done and have even received praise for the wonderful work that you are doing. However, at the end of the day, there is something missing from your career and you just can’t seem to put your finger on it. While you are doing the work (even going above and beyond) the promotions aren’t coming, and no one is banging on your door to lead their next project or team. So, what’s the missing ingredient?

Feedback touches every aspect of our lives. Regardless of what you do, there will inevitably come a time when you are in a situation that warrants you giving or receiving feedback. As you begin to lead people, it becomes imperative that you can give constructive feedback to your team.