Sometimes in order to move into our next we have to change our now. If everything you do is based on your current environment, belief system, and what you see, then you are stuck in the now. You need to learn how to see, believe, and experience things outside of your reality. Day dreaming and night dreaming can be a beautiful thing, however if you never put action behind those dreams then you are just having sweet dreams.
I have a couple of coaches that I respect and appreciate their advice on how to move forward in business, especially when it comes to branding and getting your message to a wider audience. Recently I talked with one of them about my goals and visions for Geri Speak, and where I see myself in the future. After sharing, she presented me with the question, “What would it take for those things to happen?” That question gave me pause, because I know what it takes to move forward financially, emotionally, and physically, but I didn’t really have any steps in mind of what it takes to get to where I see myself in business.
Recently I was watching a podcast about positioning yourself to be found. Although the conversation was about steps that women can take in order to facilitate their possibility of dating, this holds true for professional relationships as well. Remember, people do business with those they know, like, and trust. How can someone know, like and trust you if all they see is your social media profile? Anyone can create a social media account and pretend to be whatever they choose. You become a real person when people see and connect with you in person, or by video if the relationship is distant. I have attended out of town events because of the persona that someone expressed through their video, not because of their social media page. So how you show up determines how you will be perceived by an audience, whether it’s through social media or an event. Although it may be uncomfortable to change things up a bit, your NEXT may be in your discomfort!