I am always on the lookout for areas of a leader’s life where they lack clarity.  Throughout the coaching process, we work together to find places in their thinking where there is uncertainty and hesitation.  My job is to consistently ask guiding questions to help them not only discover areas that need work but also to discover the reason why certain questions have gone unanswered.

By nature, leaders are wired to advance, to win, and to lead others to do the same. This is what they do and where they are most comfortable.  When they lack clarity, it becomes very difficult for them to do what they do best.

There are many areas where a person needs to be clear but let me mention two that are most surprising to my clients; purpose and possibilities.  My job as a leadership coach is to help others become clear on their purpose to the point that they can communicate it back to me and convince me that they have reconnected with their core.  If they can’t convince me then the odds are they will not be able to convince anyone else.  Also, I work hard to help them reconnect with the possibilities of finishing well.  This is a natural source of passion and energy that revitalizes their confidence.

Suggestion:  Spend 15 minutes thinking about your one and only life and identify areas where you lack clarity.  In particular, focus on your purpose and possibilities.