Walking My Talk: Stepping Into the Unknown
- Feb 13
- 3 min read
Last week marked a significant ending and a beautiful beginning.
I resigned from a well-paid corporate job that, while stable, no longer fulfilled me. I handed in my notice to fully pursue the growth of my own business, Cusp of Change Coaching. For a long time, I have been working with clients who are standing on their own precipices of change. I have sat with them as they made courageous choices to alter their lives. I have witnessed them navigate the fear and the thrill of the new.
Now, it is time for me to walk my talk.
Centering
Over the past 18 months, I have found my true joy in coaching. Every time I sit with a client, I feel a sense of alignment that was missing in my corporate life.
It became increasingly difficult to show up in a job that no longer resonated with my spirit while simultaneously encouraging my clients to pursue their own authentic paths. I realized that to be the coach I want to be, I needed to live a life and career in alignment with my values.
Uncovering
Making this decision required me to get honest about what was holding me back and what was pushing me forward. I am acutely aware of the sacrifice this transition demands. I am also deeply aware of the privilege I hold to be able to make this choice at all.
Uncovering this truth meant acknowledging that I could no longer stay comfortable while asking others to be brave. It meant accepting that the safety of a paycheck was no longer worth the cost of my fulfillment.
Sourcing
Once the decision was clear, I knew I needed a strong foundation to sustain me. I could not pour from an empty cup, so I spent time gathering my resources.
I have invested significant time and financial resources to prepare for this transition. I dove deep into Co-Active coach training, built my business infrastructure, launched my website, and learned the ropes of marketing and administration. I have committed to becoming a better coach every single day.
But skills and logistics are only half the equation. The emotional reserve required for this leap is massive. I am overflowing with gratitude for my loving husband, Ryan, and my wonderful friends and family. Their support and cheering have been the fuel I needed to believe this success is possible. They are the source I draw upon when the doubts creep in.
Propelling
With my values centered, my truth uncovered, and my resources sourced, I took the leap.
To live a life in alignment, I knew I had to let go of what was "good enough" to make space for what is truly right. I do not know exactly what is ahead. The path is not fully lit, and that is part of the process. I am stepping out with a mix of nerves and excitement to walk this new path and discover what awaits.
I am ready to be in the arena, just like my clients.
An Inquiry for You
As I step into this next chapter of walking my talk, I invite you to reflect on your own journey.
Where in your life are you asking others to be courageous, while you stay in the safety of the known? What would it look like for you to fully align your actions with your values today?
Let’s Explore
If you are sensing a shift or feeling the call to walk your own talk, you do not have to do it alone. Let’s connect and find out what is possible for you.
