I recently saw “Up in the Air” a movie about a man who tells people they are fired for a living. This is not dissimilar to the myriad of roles I have played in my own career. In my current life as an outplacement career coach I confront the angst and fear clients feel as they step into the abyss of unemployment. My job is to assist the willing through the “valley of darkness”. I have assisted hundreds of client through this place and I know life on the other side can be so much more than you can imagine in this moment. In one scene, Clooney speaks with a very upset 50 something man who is anguishing about how his children will perceive him as a failure. Clooney’s character asks him, “When did you give up your dream?” The employee looks at him aghast like he is crazy. “I see here you minored in French cooking. When did you give up on that dream?” The client wakes up and recognizes,” When I was 23 for $25k.” I have had these incredible moments with my own clients when they wake up and realize yes I’m in the right job or no it’s time to go back and rediscover the self I left behind. What are you dreaming about?
Posts Tagged ‘Dreams’
Are you “Up in the Air”?
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Be Seen
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010I saw Avatar in 3D the other night. The greeting used on Pandora is, “I see you”. Yes it might be a cliché, however, I realized when my clients allow themselves to “be seen” it allows for an awakening of the “true self”. Once we get to the point of trust and safety, clients open up and reveal their truth. What I’ve learned over the years is the importance of building on core strengths. Creating an “I am” statement is so powerful. Claiming what you “like” and what comes “easy” for you, creates a remarkable energy and message. Simple and effective – When I repeat this message to myself and others, people understand how I can help. I am a transformer who accesses individual and company truths to create work that works. We are all unique and possess special gifts to share with the world. If you hide them from yourself and others because you don’t deem them “valuable” you withhold your highest potential. To my teachers/clients; The Wagon Master; The Remodeler; Mr. Fix It; Glenda the Good Witch; The Implementer; Socrates; Radar; The Organizer;…Thank you for being seen and sharing your gifts, you inspire and teach me.