Coaching clients for purpose and meaning

I have many clients in their mid-to-late 30s and early 40’s who are struggling with a deep question – what is my true purpose in life? They come to me looking for motivation, for some guiding light in the midst of this existential uncertainty. In today's world, with endless distractions and things vying for our attention, finding one's true calling can seem like an incredibly difficult, even impossible task.

Feeling lost, unmotivated, and lacking vitality is something we all go through at some point. It breeds self-doubt and a nagging sense of "I should be doing more, achieving more, figuring out who I really am." This existential crisis could be fueled by focusing on what we don't want, and being unable to put into words our heart's deepest desires.

Yet this painful process is natural, even necessary. Because how can we truly embrace our purpose until we've sat with the discomfort, allowing self-compassion to nurture those first tiny buds of courage and curiosity? 

Sometimes, my clients want simple answers from me. But the truth is, I don't have those answers – because there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Every person is unique, so there's no single correct answer that works for everyone.

The coaching process becomes like tending a garden, where with patience, we plant the seeds of hope, nurturing them with sunlight and rain until they inevitably bloom into inspiring visions of possibility.

My role is to be a guide, walking alongside clients as they embark on their own heroic quest to find life's answers. For the true joy lies not in reaching the destination, but in the journey itself - an ever-unfolding masterpiece that can never be called complete. It's the process, the act of courageously creating one's most authentic self, that brings the deepest fulfillment.

For some clients, we take a storytelling approach, examining the roles you've played throughout your personal narrative, then re-writing the script to include new characters and adventures you wish to explore.

Some clients are very verbal, so for them, we tap into the power of the written word - keeping journals, scripting fresh tales brimming with possibility.

For the more visual clients, we get creative with colors, images and symbols, painting a vibrant mindscape to light the way on their journey of self-discovery.

Those who are highly kinesthetic may find their answers through physical movement and embodiment practices. We'd try outdoors hiking among nature's wonders, or engage in mindful activities indoors that reconnect them with their body's innate wisdom.

However you best express yourself creatively, we harness that medium to peel back the layers of uncertainty and unleash your inner explorer, the vital source of courage longing to author your life's next inspiring chapter.

The road ahead brims with the unknown, with twists and turns that cannot be predicted. But like a seasoned trailblazer, I provide the essential supplies - insightful questions, creative prompts, and a refreshing perspective to sustain you when the path grows challenging. For I know that with an intrepid spirit and an open heart, each step unveils deeper revelations about your true calling. As a guide in this great unfolding, my role is to provide the fertile soil of acceptance, trusting that clarity will emerge in its own time. Because when we choose to embody our unique gifts without fear of failure, our inner light transcends that shell of self-doubt, and the magic of a life imbued with true meaning arises.

This quest is your great adventure, your chance to author life's poetry through the inevitable joys and sorrows. I'm merely the whisper of encouragement, reminding you that within lies everything you need to create a masterpiece uniquely your own.