I don’t know how much you believe in outside forces changing your life. Whether you call this the universe, higher power, God, or whatever other entity you desire, life can turn on a dime. Sometimes, we set our sights on a target and aim to hit that target, but bam, we get all turned around and lose the target. Then, the universe drops a new target in your lap.
This exact story has just happened to me. I was slowly working on building my coaching and mentoring business, looking to exit the corporate world eventually. However, I thought I would explore other options in my company that may be similar to coaching and give me more experience. I had contacted someone I had known for years and was inquiring about a job that was more about strategic development. This new potion would have been a step down from my current role, but it would have given me some good experience in strategic planning that may help my coaching career. However, after some conversations, word got out that I was inquiring about a different job. I was approached by someone else that made me an offer. This job involves implementing an inventory management system process and preparing for a new SAP system. This opportunity will be very weighted towards change management.
Wow, as you can see, this is a significant shift all at once. I will be in 600+ locations (probably more with our rate of acquisitions), in 47 states, and hopefully be done in 3-4 years. I initially felt I was abandoning the drive to build my coaching career. But after analyzing all of this, the universe gave me exactly what I was asking for. I was looking to leave my current job and eventually coach full-time. I always thought to do this, I would leave my company to achieve this, but now I still have the security of a well-paid job and benefits.
Sometimes, the desired things may come to us in a different package than expected. Don’t just pass them by; pay attention when things are presented to you; they may be the exact thing you desire.
This doesn’t change my goal of eventually building “The Genuine Mentor”; it just slows it down a little. I can do some coaching or mentoring on the side, but I can only do so in a limited capacity. However, this opportunity will strengthen my skills and improve my mentoring skills.
If you are flexible with your schedule, I am sure I can work with you. Please send me a message, and let’s talk.
I have to give a little update to this post. I did take the job and I have started working with the locations on moving toward an Inventory Management System. But when you have a good reputation of being a good leader, opportunities arrise. Before I was completely transitioned over to my new position, I was asked to head up the whole team. I went from stepping down fron and Area Manager role to joining a team to help integrate new processes within our locations, then to assuming the manager role of the team in 45 days.
Learning how to be a good leader has done me well in my career. If you are aspiring to become a true leader…