You've hit a coaching practice plateau. How can you reignite your motivation and inspiration?

Coach Recharger here, sparking your coaching mojo back to life! Recharge with this plan: Revisit Your Why: Reconnect with your passion for coaching, remember why you started. Find your coaching flame, don't let it flicker out! Elevate Expertise: Pursue new coaching certifications or courses. Sharpen your coaching saw, don't let it get dull! Coaching Peers: Connect with other coaches, share ideas, and find inspiration. It's a coaching mastermind group, not a solo brainstorming session! Client Celebration: Reflect on past client successes, rekindle the fire. Celebrate their wins, it fuels yours too! Fresh Inspiration: Seek inspiration outside coaching: podcasts, books, or even nature walks. Spark new ideas, don't be a stagnant pond!

Sticking to the same routine day in and day out can lead to burnout and stagnation. By trying out new coaching techniques, incorporating different modalities, and exploring innovative approaches, you can keep things fresh and exciting for both yourself and your clients. Encouraging your clients to visualize their goals and set clear intentions can be a powerful tool for motivation and inspiration. By incorporating visualization techniques into your coaching practice, you can help your clients stay focused and motivated to achieve their goals. Incorporating physical movement into your coaching sessions can help break up stagnant energy and inspire new ideas.

I spent 1 year upskilling in Data Analytics during my Career Break. It was a challenge for me because I "dropped out" of my Computer Science study as an undergraduate. As a psychologist, I always tell my clients that you should give yourself a 2nd chance. This is my attempt at giving myself that 2nd chance. It didn't work out, so I changed careers to Data Analytics. What worked out is that I Rediscovered, Rejuvenated, and Reinvented myself during this one-year journey. And I did get better at using ChatGPT. This makes a good story about giving oneself a second chance. Whether I make it or not is secondary; what's important is that I tried!

Movie watching is my hobby, and it helps me destress from the daily grind. I also get inspired by watching the different characters in movies or dramas overcome their challenges. This gives me a new insight or approach that I can offer to my clients to help them overcome their own challenges. Plus, most people enjoy watching movies and dramas online these days. So, there may be more common grounds to cover if they can relate their lives to some characters in the show, and that can provide them with wisdom and insights on how to overcome similar challenges.

As an avid conference goer, I find nothing beats networking with people in person to have a good time. While AI can provide an excellent summary of information at our fingertips, humans are social creatures, and we thrive when we get a chance to connect with one another. The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing that was practiced in the early days highlight the importance of social connection to maintaining mental health and well-being. Go out and reach out to your fellow coaches, be it in a formal or informal setting. There's bound to be something to gain from each encounter!

Sometimes, stagnation is an invitation to empty your cup. Consider a brief sabbatical or silent retreat to clear your mind and create space for new inspiration. Temporarily step away from coaching and immerse yourself in a completely new skill or discipline. This can rewire your brain and bring novel insights to your practice. Spend time in nature, practicing the art of listening beyond words. This can enhance your intuition and ability to connect with clients on a deeper level. Identify aspects of your practice that no longer serve you, and consciously let them go. This creates space for new growth and evolution.