Broad Tree Coaching

Do you have an idea or intention percolating inside of you, something you'd like to do but haven't been able to execute? Join me for a VIRTUAL MICROWORKSHOP on Tuesday, May 6 at 10 AM CST. This 30-Minute Confidence Boost combines effective principles, faith, and coaching to help you see what's getting in the way, strengthen your belief in yourself, and figure out how to step up and do what you can.

Sign up at https://form.jotform.com/250915181954158.

Email [email protected] for more information.

VIRTUAL MICROWORKSHOP! Give yourself a midmorning break, brew a cup of something lovely, and join me for a talk about how to believe in yourself as God believes in you.

We all need a confidence boost at times. That negative inner voice tears us down, and self-doubts gnaw at us. Others look so good in comparison. We hesitate to take action.

Fight back! Take 30 minutes on Tuesday, May 6, at 10 AM CST to attend this MicroWorkshop. We’ll have a devotional, learn some great truths, and figure out how to step up and do what we can.

This will be a relaxed, encouraging time – a supportive gathering of friends. But there will still be plenty of information and inspiration. Sign up to receive the Zoom link and worksheet. The MicroWorkshop is $10, but if you’re financially short, please join us anyway. This is a community of helping one another.

https://form.jotform.com/250915181954158. Email [email protected] for more information.

What do you do when everyone is more impressive than you? (Or at least it seems that way.)

I recently listened to a woman being coached about a promotion she was up for. She was insecure because her colleagues had advanced academic degrees, and she didn’t. The coach asked this woman to identify the assets she would bring to the position. As she named each one, her voice grew stronger. By the end of the session, she was feeling much more confident in who she was and what she had to offer.

So often, we compare ourselves to others and come up short. We forget that although we can’t be good at everything, we DO have talents and abilities we bring to the table.

There’s a great illustration of this in the book of Job in the Bible as God described one of his masterpieces: “The ostrich flaps her wings grandly, but they are no match for the feathers of the stork. . . . (The ostrich) is harsh toward her young. . . . For God has deprived her of wisdom. . . . But whenever she jumps up to run, she passes the swiftest horse with its rider.” (Selections from Job 39:13-18)

God didn’t design the ostrich to be the loveliest feathered creature or the best mother. But it has great value to God because of what it CAN do – run more quickly than any other fowl.

What gives you great value? What CAN you do? What strengths and characteristics were you born with? What skills have you developed? Write all of these on a list.

Then, when that feeling of inferiority steals over you, fight it with your list. Give it a beatdown!

God sees you as he sees the ostrich. You are his totally cool design. His heart swells when he thinks of you. He is indignant for you against the haters.

So go out there and SHINE in who you are!

(If you'd like a .jpg of the artwork as an affirmation, email me at [email protected].)

How different would life be if you had a better sense of who you are and what you were meant to do? Or if you didn't doubt yourself, put yourself down, or feel inadequate?

This Christmas, do one thing for yourself: Work on your thinking about yourself. Gain a clearer understanding of your God-given identity and purpose. Find ways of combatting your negative self-talk. Build confidence. Get inspired about what you can do. Appreciate and be at peace with who you are.

Use a resource that combines the most effective principles from psychology, self-help, life coaching, and the Bible. "SHINE! Transform Your Thinking About Yourself" is a 31-day devotional workbook that provides concepts, scriptures, questions to ask yourself, and space to develop an action plan. It can be done individually, with a friend, in a small group, or with the support of an identity coach. (See broadtreecoaching.com)

Here's what readers have said about "SHINE:"

"So practical, with readings and activities to inspire change in how I think of myself."

"It was like the author took my hand and led me down a single path where I felt more HOPEFUL at the end. Highly recommended."

"Now I have tools to appreciate who I am and an action plan to guide me."

It's time to have victories in your inner battles and SHINE in who you are! Click on the link below to order your copy.

https://www.amazon.com/SHINE-Transform-Thinking-About-Yourself/dp/B0CVFKMZJ2

Is your self-doubt, insecurity, or inner critic preventing you from achieving your potential?

The average American feels insecure five times a day, according to recent research.* Having nervous low confidence is not necessarily a concern. It’s part of being human.

But what if your insecurity is showing up in ways that hold you back? What if your self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, negative self-talk, or Imposter Syndrome too often win the inner battle? What action can you take?

I'm launching a new coaching framework called "SHINE in Who You Are." This twelve-week program provides the principles, structure, and support that you need to transform your thinking about yourself.

In February, I published a book, "SHINE: Transform Your Thinking About Yourself" (sold on Amazon). I was surprised by the response. It seems that many of you wrestle with feelings of inadequacy in one way or another.

But I also discovered that some of you need more. It turns out that working on yourself is, well, work!

So I began to think. What if you could have a dedicated time and space to improve your thinking about yourself? What if you had a structure that took you through the process, one step at a time, with specific assignments to accomplish along the way? What if you had someone to process with who would lead you to deeper insights? What if you received the encouragement and accountability to keep you going when you were tempted to bail?
That's what this coaching program offers.

When you're ready to take concrete action to silence the imposter syndrome, shut down the inner critic, lose the feelings of inadequacy, and, instead, rewire your thinking to have a God-inspired positivity about yourself, "SHINE in Who You Are" could be the option you're looking for.

"SHINE in Who You Are"12-week groups begin August 20, 22 or 26 and conclude in mid-November. For those seeking a personalized experience, a package of 12 individual sessions is available.

For more information go to broadtreecoaching.com or email [email protected].

(*2023 study by Curad.)