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New Adventures!

1/10/2019

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It has been a crazy-busy time over the past two months, and I’ve realized a couple of things:
  1. I am not quite ready to commit to writing once a week – but will write as often as I can.
  2. Saying ‘Goodbye’ is bitter sweet, but when you have an optimistic perspective it tends to be more sweet than bitter.
  3. Getting into ‘panic mode’ closes off your options and ‘best thinking’.
  4. By believing you deserve the best, listening to your intuition (that nagging thought that won’t leave you alone) and doing the next indicated step, good things open up for you.
 
Let me share how I came to these insights. 
 
The coaching position I held for the past 3 years ended on December 31st  due to downsizing our department.  We were given ample ‘heads up’ that we’d be losing our jobs, for which I am very grateful.  As I said goodbye to an amazing team of coaches, trainers, administrative staff, supervisors and managers, I continue to feel so grateful to have been a part of this talented and caring group of people.  I must confess.  I felt ready for a change before we were given notice, but what would that change look like?  What did I want it to look like?
 
Though I love coaching, I felt a bit burned out, so I contemplated a career change. Perhaps I’d return to customer service, or working in the addictions field, or try something totally new, like selling cars!  Yes, I actually was excited about selling cars:  being outdoors, driving new cars and coaching my customers into their ‘best fit’ new car!  After exploring the details of these potential jobs and wrapping things at my job, I realized something:  as I said goodbye to each member I received an affirmation that I am good at what I do, and more importantly,  I love what I do!  Coaching is my passion.  To walk with someone on their journey is an incredible honor.  It is a privilege I take very seriously, realizing the responsibility of doing so.  Also, as a recovering ACA (Adult Child of Alcoholics), I realized that to do what I love is the greatest act of love I could give myself.
 
Then came the next question:  where would I land? What companies are hiring health coaches?  I applied for a couple of positions but didn’t get an interview.  “Why?”, I wondered.  "I am so qualified!"  I started to panic. Then my best friend in life, my spouse, reminded me to trust the process and to stay out of fear.  She reminded me that I qualified for unemployment, so when severance runs out we'd still be ok.  With a sigh of relief, a thought started to nag at me: "what about that company my colleague mentioned?  Maybe I should check it out. There may still be positions open."  When I finally listened to that ‘nagging thought’ it turned out to be my next employer!  I got the job!  I’ll continue to be a health coach for a cutting edge new company, and I’ll get to work from home!
 
Once again I’m reminded how important it is to listen to your intuition, to that nagging thought, the still, small voice - however you characterize it.  Wisdom comes to the quiet mind, usually in a quiet way.
 
I’m off on a new adventure starting on Monday, January 14th, when I’ll be in day one of a two week training with my new company in San Francisco! 
 
I’d love to hear from you:
 
  • Have you experienced that nagging thought, that still, small voice?
  • If so, how often do you listen to it?
  • When you do, how has it effected you on your journey?
  • When you don’t listen, how does that effect your journey?
 
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Until next time, be gentle with yourself, make decisions based on love, not fear, smile and Shine Your Light!
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    About Kathy

    As a National Certified Health and Wellness Coach, I specialize in the following issues:
    • dealing with grief and loss
    • issues related to growing up in an alcoholic/dysfunctional family, ie self-esteem, grief, stress management, inner child.
    • quitting smoking or vape
    I have been on a spiritual quest throughout my life, seeking answers to some of life’s deep questions: 
    • Why are we here? 
    • What happens after we die?
    • If God is Love, why does God allow us to suffer pain and loss?
    • How can we find peace and joy amidst the challenges and changes in life? 
    I have long been drawn to these deep ponderings, as well as to a life of service. I entered the convent at 20 years old, was blessed to get sober while in the convent, felt led to leave two years later, and then continued my spiritual journey.

    You can read my spiritual memoir ‘Waking Up Sober in a Convent – and Other Spiritual Adventures’ – click on the Book tab at top of page or go to www.KathyStolecki.com 
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    Along the way I’ve found spiritual tools to aid my recovery from addictions and codependency, have learned the power of being true to myself, have discovered the gift of freedom by dealing with grief and loss and have found spiritual nuggets of GOLD which I’m so excited to share with you! I will be sharing these nuggets with you in my blog.

    I am also available to support you on your journey as your Coach. See my Coaching page for more information. 

    I am eager to hear from you: 
    • what challenges do you face? 
    • what helps you get through tough times? 
    Comment Feature is now working. Just click on 'Comments' and leave your comment. I look forward to hearing from you!!

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