The Call at the Door
Did you ever see images like this one and say, “but I really do want that promotion (new job, better relationships with my team, love in my life, connection with my family, etc.)”
“…it isn’t your door” doesn’t only mean that the door isn’t right. It also means that maybe you’re not in the right space to open that particular door. Maybe you’re more positioned to open doors that are congruous with the energy you put out in the world - doubt doors, undervalued doors, not good enough doors.
Those doors typically lead to more of the same - frustration, self-sabotage, perfectionism, disappointment, frayed relationships.
Achievers believe that if they just work harder things will get better because that strategy always served them. The truth is that plan, while a tenet of good character, isn’t a differentiator at the executive level. Everyone works hard there. And sometimes people who aren’t even working as hard as you get promoted over you.
The one thing that I’ve seen missing in clients when we start working together is that while somebody taught them the concepts of leadership and career management, nobody showed them how to make the internal shifts necessary so you can consistently show up as a stronger more effective leader without the doubt, perceived limitations and exhaustion that holds you back.
Success floods your way when this happens.
It’s powerful to walk into any situation – a meeting, a presentation, a project update, a collaborative, a family matter, a relationship discussion, an interview – and know you belong because of who you are, not what you do.
It’s freeing to navigate feedback without feeling judged so you continue to grow and gain a competitive edge.
It is effective to have executive presence so others believe in you because you believe in yourself.
Own the door you want. And walk right through it.
If you have a story and can relate to this share in the comments or in a message to me. Nobody wants another closed door.
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If you are struggling with uncertainty and feel exhausted and ineffective watch my FREE Training on Three Ways to Move to the Next Level In Your Career Right Now to 1) identify the right role for you, 2) position your transferable skills and 3) create a career portfolio that sells you before you even get an interview. If you don't know where you will be at the end of the year, you are already there.
Your coach,
Mary Lee
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Mary Lee Gannon, ACC, CAE is an executive coach and 19-year corporate CEO who helps leaders have more effective careers, happier lives and better relationships. Meet Mary Lee.
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