No One is Special, and Everyone is Needed.
This week I’m reflecting on one of Adrienne Maree Brown’s powerful quotes from Emergent Strategy, Shaping Change, Changing Worlds: no one is special, and everyone is needed.
The takeaway on my mind? That means I am needed too.
It’s been about one month since I shared my resignation and I’ve been spending my early morning, late night and weekend hours planning, networking, reflecting, writing, and yes - wondering, worrying and even rabbit-holing a little bit.
Taking a leap these days can be intimidating. There is insecurity all around us, insecurity in our community feeling safe and heard, insecurity in our ability to stay safe and well, insecurity in finances, and even the insecurity that comes up after a post on social media. No wonder sometimes we fall back from our most authentic, joyful and courageous selves.
And yet, now more than ever - no one is special, and everyone is needed. So I use strategies to push through the intimidation and insecurity of being a new entrepreneur.
I focus on listening: I don’t do this alone, I do this alongside you, clients, colleagues, partners, mentors and role models - what am I hearing from them that is needed?
I stay in the moment: I don’t have to do it all now, I just have to choose my next natural step.
I focus outside myself: My small actions connect to a broader constellation of goodwill, progress, resilience, and celebration that gives me sustenance to handle my lane.
This week I’m hoping you support me in the first point above - listening! As I continue to build my coaching practice, I want to stay close to what’s needed and where I can lend my hand (and ear).
I coach for your impact and would love to hear about your journey these days.
How is it going?
