An event, an encounter, a lunch with a friend can connect you to an amazing opportunity. The challenge, at least for me on occasion, is whether or not I recognize these moments as opportunities.
My secret is to pause, if only for a moment. Then, in that moment, there is a flash or a smile or just a knowing that opportunities abound.
When you are committed to sustaining your career trajectory and transforming these amazing opportunities joy grows and so much more appears at your fingertips. The executives I work with know this, yet most will tell you it is not always easy to seize the moments.
Sometimes blind spots dart in front of opportunities and in order to see them you must stretch or shift to get a clear view of them. Often the stress of your job, your everyday duties, takes over and the opportunities drift from sight.
Building and sustaining an amazing career, a functional team and a profitable business takes continued drive, action and consistent progress toward your goals. It also takes a willingness to see the opportunities as you travel through your busy day.
Are ready to accelerate your success?
Here is a simple assignment to help you to see the opportunities:
- Pause at least five moments during the day, think and ask yourself, “Can I see the opportunities before me?”
- As you pause be mindful and interested. What are you feeling? What do you know?
- Who or what is nearby? Where do you see joy, smiles, opportunities?
- What is the thought that darts out to hide what you see?
Can you pause for a moment more to see the opportunities?
Great! If not yet, don’t worry. Pausing to see the opportunities comes easier with a little practice. Try the assignment. Practice it at five points during each day for one week.
Check in and share your results below. Want to help others see the opportunity? Tweet “Can you #seetheopportunities?”
Do you want support to see the opportunities available to you?
Are you ready for your amazing career transformation?
If so, I am happy to help, give me a call. Talk to you soon.
