Not sure if you have what it takes? Good!
One of my clients is just starting a big change initiative. She said to me, “I really wonder if I have what it takes to get this done. I’d only be this honest to you. But I really wonder if I can pull this off.”
I listened, paused and then I said, “Good. I think those feelings are normal.”
I’m sure she can do it. I’m glad she’s worried. She’ll be better with that level of self awareness. It is normal to worry about your ability to do something difficult just as you start to do it.
Creating real change is a ton of work for everyone involved. My client knows it and she needs to be ready for it. There will be times in the middle of the change journey when she will question everything – she’ll need to remember the beginning and why she committed herself to this path. When she does that, she’ll be proud she took on something really difficult.
Sandra Oliver - January 21, 2010
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Sandra Oliver
Sandra Oliver Sandra Oliver is a leadership coach and consultant with more than 17 years experience in Corporate HR leadership roles. Her expertise includes change management and succession planning. Sandra is the founder of IMPACT Consulting Inc.
