Sindy after completing the Chicago Marathon
My Story
“I want to be in the arena. I want to be brave with my life. We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can't have both. Not at the same time." - Brene Brown
When my youngest daughter entered college in 2012, I found myself standing at the threshold of my next stage of life. I’d spent two decades balancing work with the responsibilities of being a parent. I loved both roles and cherish the memories of that season. Now that was all about to change. I began to think about what was next for me.
An Optimistic Outlook
I made a conscious effort to approach my changing life situation with optimism and positive energy, just as I’d handled every other stage up until this one. I decided I would fill my newfound free time by achieving one personal and one professional goal. Although I’d never been a runner, I decided to train for a distance race.
And, after a successful 30-year corporate career, I hired an executive coach and began to assess what was next for my professional future. After much thought and research, I decided to leave the security of the global consulting firm where I’d been for 10 years and start my own coaching practice. Being an entrepreneur was not a common profession when I entered the work world, particularly for women. Having the freedom to create and execute my own business strategy was an exciting thought, however, I can’t say there weren’t feelings of self-doubt and fear in leaving the security of a large company.
Both goals took me well outside my comfort zone and required a significant commitment of time and hard work.
Accomplishing My Goals
It wasn’t long before I was rising to meet my training group for 5:00 AM morning runs, three days per week. It was an amazing experience that provided a great opportunity to grow, learn, and meet new people.
A few months after my daughter went off to college, I ran my first half-marathon. The feeling of accomplishment was empowering. It spurred me on to aim higher. I’ve since run five full marathons and numerous half-marathons. I will never forget the feeling of crossing the finish line after my first marathon. I truly believed I could accomplish anything.
And, in 2014 that belief gave me the confidence to launch Cassidy Coaching and become an entrepreneur. I strive each day to be the best version of me. I’m a work in progress. And it’s that sense of personal power that I seek to encourage in my coaching clients as well.
I Want to Help You
What are your dreams, your aspirations in life? What makes you happy? What’s holding you back, keeping you from moving forward in a positive way? I’ll help you peel back the layers to discover what you most want to do. We’ll sift through your ideas and explore ways to build a life around your passions. I’m here to partner with you in creating that vision and developing a practical, actionable plan to make it your reality.
Take that First Step
You are stronger than you think. With the right support, you can accomplish your goals and enjoy the journey along the way. A marathon is run one step at a time. I offer a brief, initial consultation by phone. No fee, no obligation. Take that first step and contact me today to discuss all the exciting possibilities.