What do you want to be when you grow up?

It's probably one of the most common questions little kids get asked. At face value, it's a pretty harmless question, and because kids have amazing imaginations and no concept of fears or limits, the answers are typically very exciting - Fireman, astronaut, ballerina, doctor, professional baseball player, unicorn. Yes, unicorn.

Whenever I meet someone new and I say I'm a professional coach, I tend to get the slow nod, smile, and "okay, awesome…" It's the "I kinda get it, but I really don't know what you do" look. And, I understand why. The term "coach" is super vague.

Every day we make choices that create an environment for our potential. We put ourselves in a box, so to say, and we either make choices that expand our environment or restrict our environment. When we make choices that create a small environment, we restrict our growth and potential, just like a bearded dragon!

I've heard it before.

"I know I want to leave my job to follow enter dream job/career here, but I have responsibilities and can't take the financial risk."

What is the "Should" Monster? It's the voice inside telling us how we should or should not be living our lives. "I should go for that promotion." "I should not leave the stability of this job." "I really should work out more and should not eat that second piece of cake." I don't know about you, but that last one is always tricky for me...

Have you ever taken the time to think about your “why”? Your Why is what connects you to a higher level of meaning in your life. It helps you find a connection to your work or career after a particularly crappy day. It drives you forward to that goal you really want, even after 2, 3, or 4 setbacks. It’s what lets you know that, in the end, it is all worth it.