When we were young adults, my friend Kim Brown adopted a dog named Dottie Love. Dottie was a beautiful white pit bull mix with black spots, a smile, and deafness. I loved Dottie. Kim often took Dottie to the dog park. I frequently joined Kim and Dottie.
I loved Dottie. I also loved all the dogs at the park and quickly made friends with each furry, slobbery doggo. I wanted a dog so badly. I was happy to go to the dog park but longed for a furry one at home.
One day, Kim asked me, "Why don't you just get a dog?"
This question surprised me. It created a shift in me. Until then, I sat on the sidelines with a deep longing but had not even considered adopting a dog. I realized I'd allowed the dogs-are-too-much-work perspective to limit me. It was not even my perspective but I had allowed it to become a self-limiting belief.
Kim's question expanded my perspective.Â
Soon later, I adopted Pedro Tito, then Xena Lolita. My husband and I married, and our blended family included Rowling Cypher, whom Chris had since the puppy stage. We expanded our pack: Mia Valentina, Lincoln Bronx, and, most recently, Fiona Tonks. Our pack grows and shrinks, but our home is full of love, energy, fur, and fun. My dogs are my world. I love them so much.
And it all started with a question — why not?
This is how coaching works. My role as a coach is to honor the goals of each client, listen deeply, support clients as they explore the edges of what is comfortable, and ask powerful questions to nudge clients to gain new perspectives and expand possibilities. Whether the focus is leadership, career development, or life, coaching is about evoking transformation.
You may not always like me, but you will transform. (Haha)
I am thankful I get to do this work.
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