On Transformation

On Transformation

As a coach, my intention is for my client to experience a transformation through our time working together. In several areas of my client’s life, I intend for the client to discover and appreciate their true, authentic and values-aligned self. There are several coaching tools I use to uncover/discover this sense of an authentic self and of purpose and the point of such work is to create a life that is meaningful, balanced, and abundant.

So, what is transformation? In the world of the study of being human, transformation is likened to metamorphosis, or thorough and complete change in beliefs so that actions become natural and achieve the desired result in their lives. I liken it to discovering your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings in areas of the self where you don’t know what you don’t know – our blind spots. It is the discovery of the authentic self and the soul’s purpose. Once discovered, new and desired futures can be envisioned and brought to fruition.

So, what gets in the way of transformation? We all definitely have limiting beliefs and negative self-narratives that disempower us. We have negative self-talk that rolls around and around in our heads and gets in the way. Our true, authentic, and inspired self is obscured. We distract ourselves, disconnect from others, and fail to find meaning in our lives. My job is to interrupt these patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way.

“Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple, and it is also that difficult.” Warren Bennis

“It all depends on how we look at things, and not how they are themselves” Carl Jung

“The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop a new inner world.” Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama

Transformation is often challenging for physicians for a number of reasons. One reason is the negativity and pessimism that may surround the physician. As demands grow, including time, effort, and energy, the compensation, and relative respect are diminishing. Many environments are negative and the work is all-consuming. Likewise, physicians spend years of their life in training with limited opportunities for reflection and self-growth. There is no time to develop the soul. Finally, physician’s extreme competence and abilities for this all-consuming career may actually mask their inborn and authentic talents and gifts that are there waiting to be expressed. They may possibly be disillusioned with career, relationships, home life, and the overall trajectory of the foreseeable future. The true self and purpose are obscured from view.

It is exactly because of these unique challenges that physicians benefit from peer coaching and exactly why I love what I do.

Blessings, 

Robyn