The Courage Catalyst #8 - Being a Catalyst

First things first: Courage Catalyst is now a biweekly series. I decided to continue sharing my thoughts with you, however I am simply changing the frequency🔥

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Five things in my Courage catalyst series:

1. The Courage Toolbox 
2. Book I'm Recommending
3. Quote I'm pondering
4. Action that Inspires
5. Playground 

May this enrich and support your own journey of becoming the courageous leader with ease and joy. 

 🧰The Courage Toolbox

Catalyst  -   /ˈkatəlɪst/   -  Noun

The dictionary definition of a catalyst is an agent that provokes change or sparks a reaction without being consumed in the process.  

What does it mean to be a catalyst in your profession?

Here are three keys that I believe are pivotal in being a catalyst:

1. Commitment to serve, spark a change or create phenomenal results. I am discovering that great transformation requires great commitment. 
2. Creativity to see possibilities and bring something into existence out of nothing. This is the fertile ground to create miracles.  
3. Courage to share these ideas with other people and invite them into those possibilities. This is helpful in changing our thinking about how 'it's usually done'. 

Over the last few weeks, I have had coaching conversations with clients so that they can accomplish more that they ever imagined, while honoring where they are that given moment.

The most powerful shift I have made is in serving without any attachment to the outcome. And guess what - all it needs is a decision! 

My vision is to look back in five years and say: That was the turning point when I chose to re-imagine my business once again. Being a catalyst!

[I've committed to having 25 courageous conversations over the year to show up powerfully in service of my clients. No strings attached. If you are really want things to be different, lets talk. 12 more spots remaining. You can book one of the calls here.]

📚 Book I’m Recommending

The Courage to Succeed - Ruben Gonzalez

Meet Ruben Gonzalez ❄️ , an Olympian who has participated in 4 Olympics in 4 different decades. He is an inspiration and a courage catalyst!

I dreamt of meeting Ruben after reading his book and in 2020 that became a reality.

That was the start of our beautiful friendship and deep respect for each other.

💡 Quote I’m Pondering

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing - Helen Keller

🌟Action that inspires 

You are the laboratory and everyday is an experiment.

This week give yourself permission to find what is new and unexpected.

Surprise yourself.

😄 Playground

This is anything that makes you either Grin, Gasp and Giggle. 

Grin because you’re excited with possibility. Gasp because you’re thinking “How am I ever going to pull this off?”  Giggle because you’ll LOVE IT if it actually happens!

Do you want to be a catalyst?

Pick any one of the 5 gifts below and consider giving it to ONE person today. Notice how it impacts you or the other person. Then do it again.

1. Gift of appreciation: Write a note or send a voice note to someone you wish to acknowledge.
2. Gift of your presence: Your presence will always trump any present! Be there.
3. Gift of adventure: Be a navigator or guide and invite others to create memories, experiences and adventures
4. Gift of courage: Be comfortable to present your true self rather than a perfect version of you.
5. Gift of celebration: Celebrate a moment, a miracle, a dream, a meeting, an unexpected gesture, an insight.

Thanks for reading. I hope you find these thoughts useful for your own journey. Share this with someone you love.

Your feedback is a gift. Just reply and hit send. You can also email me at farah@interactconsulting.in

Keep Couraging

Farah Ismail

Founder, CoachFarah

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