ICF Accredited Leadership Coach | Creative Uprising Founder | Advisor | Helping professionals in the creative, educational, and cultural sectors find flow and grow
Let me introduce you to Priscilla, a remarkable client who faced a common struggle we all share: comparing herself to others and having it sabotage her self-esteem. Priscilla, a talented pianist herself, would watch a virtuoso breeze through Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 and immediately think, "I'm so bad at piano." But here's the twist: she never considered the countless hours of daily practice and the pianist's lifelong dedication to the instrument. Similarly, Priscilla focused on the time it took to earn her bachelor's degree, forgetting to give herself credit for this remarkable achievement. Through our work together, we learned that comprehensive comparisons are key. Priscilla started comparing herself not just based on her weaknesses but also her strengths. She realized that she had triumphed over numerous financial hardships that her peers hadn't encountered. As she delved into statistics about the challenges faced by those whose parents didn't attend college in pursuing a bachelor's degree, she found a sense of pride in her journey. A family friend shared a valuable insight: life's only true deadline is when we pass away; all other markers and timelines are ones we set for ourselves. This realization helped Priscilla shed her self-doubts and embrace her accomplishments with newfound confidence. 🌟🎹 #creativecoaching #creativegrowth #creativecoach #leadershipcoach #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #executivecoaching #personalgrowth