As many of you know, I am very much an advocate for the world of coaching as well as mentorship. I believe that my success would not have been what it is today without the care, support of great coaches and mentors. But in a world where coaching has become a huge phenomenal, how do you know who is the right coach or mentor for you? My inbox was becoming inundated with too much information from too many different coaches and teachers until it was becoming difficult to keep up. Until one day I sat down I heard a “God Whisper.
“Never let anyone’s voice speak louder to you than the Voice within.” As I sat there to listen for more, I learned a valuable lesson. There will always be people who are smarter than you, who know more than you, who are better experts than you, but do you have to allow everyone to speak into your life? When we begin to listen and follow too many people, the results can become confusing for us.
One day I found myself getting frustrated trying to do the steps that one person was teaching, and also trying to incorporate the steps that someone else was teaching. Instead of moving forward, I actually remained stuck. Why? Because a confused mine doesn’t choose at all. So one day, I sat down to my computer and unsubscribed from every single person I was following. I also cancelled every membership that I was a part of. I then spent some time in prayer and meditation. I also asked myself, “who is speaking the language of my soul…of my heart?”
In answering these questions, I was able to narrow the number only 3. The funny thing, they are the people I started out my personal and spiritual growth with. They were the ones who spoke to my soul’s purpose and to the “who I really am.” Not only do they resonate within my heart, but when they coach me, I can feel it also in my body.
Just because someone is good, doesn’t mean they are the right teacher, coach or mentor for you and the path that has been carved out for your life. Who you allow to coach and mentor you should not cause you lose sight of your soul’s purpose or your authenticity.
Take a moment and look closely to how many people you are trying to follow and allow mentor/coach you. Do they resonate with your message and your mission? Just because they are good, doesn’t mean they are right for you. Are you listening to too many voices?
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Angela,
Beautiful article. I understand this overwhelm all to well. I am also in that place where I am saying ‘no, and thank you’ to others, and only listen to a chosen few. The others are wonderful, however so are my Divine Source downloads.
I love being coached, however there is no coaching as powerful as Divine Source. As we each acknowledge the Unique Divine gift that is us, the part of us which knows how to share without courses or workshops, rather it comes from an inner knowing from our own life experience, that is the magic which we have to gift the world. Standing in that power, while receiving the guidance of a chosen mentor or two… maybe three, is the key to living our purpose and passion from a place of ease, joy and prosperity.
much love to you
Taylore
Well said Taylore….the Ultimate Coach is who we all must adhere to first and foremost…thank you for sharing…love to you!
Amen! You have to be able to distinguish between all the input we receive or are bombarded with everyday. On average we receive/see 8,000 images a day. Add to that people giving solicited and unsolicited advice, the voice of our own human spirit, and the nagging doubts, insecurities and just plain lies of the adversary, we can be in a total state of confusion even over little things. But God! Spend some quiet time and I mean quiet and tune your ear into that still, quiet voice and your spirit will soar!
Love you Angela!
Absolutely Ernestine…when we are tapped in, tuned in and turned onto God…we will never be led wrongly….love you too girl!
Well said Angela, I too have been there and felt overwhelmed with trying to find my voice and create my message, but because my trust and faith in God, I know eventhough there are so many coaches out there, God has a special set of women out their for me to serve, that are waiting on me. Thanks Angela