Crafting an Environment of Support
Crafting an Environment of Support
Crafting an Environment of Support
"There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation than for bread."
~ Mother Theresa
When we think of our environment, we usually reflect on the physical space around us. But 12 years ago, when I first started my coaching practice, I learned that the word "environment" can mean so much more.
One of our most important environments in life is made of the relationships we surround ourselves with - our inner circle of people. This includes family, friends, colleagues, coworkers, staff, mentors, neighbours, and anyone else you interact with on a regular basis. These people are constantly influencing our experience of life.
As a new coach, I was deeply touched by the profound effect that a supportive relationship had on my clients. In many cases, coaching was the first time they had ever experienced the magic of full support, where the only agenda was their success. Time and time again, I saw the powerful effects that unconditional support can have on people, and I realized that most of us have never had the kind of strategic and emotional support that helps us to soar and step into our greatness.
What would your life be like if you had a sharp, committed person - or group! - standing behind you every step of the way?
I wondered that myself. The idea of being surrounded and supported by people who believe in me was incredibly compelling, so I set out to create that kind of environment in my life. I hired my own coach (yes, it's true, the coach has a coach!), and soon thereafter I assembled two more support systems: a mastermind group of other coaches and an authors' circle of aspiring writers.
These relationships, and the unconditional support they provided over the past 7 years, have changed my life.
They grew into the most empowering environment any self-employed professional woman could ask for, and they continue to be an incredible source of growth, comfort, security, brainpower, friendship, fun and so much more.
Especially for Women
Now, I'm going to let you in on a little secret of mine... I believe all women need a strong social support structure - even more than men do! (Shh... don't tell them I said that.)
Women just seem to be wired for community and collaboration. We're all about relationships! And we're so naturally compassionate with everyone around us that we really need to feel some compassion coming back on a regular basis... or the well can run dry. But when we're giving and receiving on all three levels (community, collaboration and compassion), we get energized and there's just no stopping us!
In my experience, people (especially women) thrive when they get a consistent does of three kinds of support:
1) Strategic (planning, brainstorming, etc.),
2) Emotional (morale boosting, perspective, etc.), and
3) Task (offloading the things you don't want to/can't handle).
When you're self employed or building a business, these things are especially important. In fact, they aren't even optional - they're critical! - because each one builds up your ability to create what you want in your life.
I cannot emphasize enough how powerful a supportive environment can be. Whenever I feel stuck on a business project, I just pick up the phone and reach out to one of my mastermind team mates, and more often than not, I get the answers I need in five minutes or less.
But it's the emotional support that really saves the day. At least, it has been for me.
I recently lost one of my dearest friends. Debrah was part of my authors' circle, and in 6 years of supporting each other, we carefully crafted a warm, safe, nurturing environment in our group. We all grew so close. When the pain and shock of her sudden death came crashing down, I was can't tell you how grateful I was to have the other women in the group to cry with and lean on. And as I reached out for support beyond our group, I knew Sonia and others would be there for me. It meant the world to me.
As painful and poignant as this experience has been, it was also an incredibly powerful reminder of why I love my work. Strong support changes lives!
I want every woman to experience and enjoy the power of supportive relationships. At the end of the day, the quality of our environments and relationships have a lot to do with our level of happiness, satisfaction and success. I encourage you to take a bold step forward and build an empowering environment for yourself.
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