I love the thoughtfulness wrt apprenticeships. There are some things that I hold very dearly in my life, and it usually involves a level of craft, learning as apprentices, and just skills obtained over time that can't be replicated in a faster way (jiujitsu, cooking, etc). I think it adds a layer of meaning and satisfaction when you do master these things, and definitely a plus if you can bring a smile to someone you're helping.
Thanks Frank, I appreciate the comment! Totally agree that with things like jits and cooking there is an irreplaceable learning and joy found in the the direct doing, which cannot be fully experienced through just consuming and observing.
Thanks for sharing how you landed on coaching, Matt. I noticed many similarities in our paths (e.g., quitting good jobs for no real reason and not having a plan). I'm in the midst of a formal Integral Coaching certification through New Ventures West and am building my practice coaching high achieving professionals in their 30's and 40's who are looking for a new path in work and life. I'm excited to follow along as your coaching journey unfolds.
Thanks Lisa! I just read your piece on the importance of meditation for coaching. I’ve come to realize the same thing recently and am about 10-12 days into consistently sitting. I also started working with a meditation coach. Good luck to both of us :)
“Most of the time, I felt like I was enveloped by uncertainty. As I wandered through the fog, the only thing that guided me was the faint pull from an invisible thread of curiosity.”
I love the thoughtfulness wrt apprenticeships. There are some things that I hold very dearly in my life, and it usually involves a level of craft, learning as apprentices, and just skills obtained over time that can't be replicated in a faster way (jiujitsu, cooking, etc). I think it adds a layer of meaning and satisfaction when you do master these things, and definitely a plus if you can bring a smile to someone you're helping.
Thanks Frank, I appreciate the comment! Totally agree that with things like jits and cooking there is an irreplaceable learning and joy found in the the direct doing, which cannot be fully experienced through just consuming and observing.
Thanks for sharing how you landed on coaching, Matt. I noticed many similarities in our paths (e.g., quitting good jobs for no real reason and not having a plan). I'm in the midst of a formal Integral Coaching certification through New Ventures West and am building my practice coaching high achieving professionals in their 30's and 40's who are looking for a new path in work and life. I'm excited to follow along as your coaching journey unfolds.
Thanks Lisa! I just read your piece on the importance of meditation for coaching. I’ve come to realize the same thing recently and am about 10-12 days into consistently sitting. I also started working with a meditation coach. Good luck to both of us :)
Great update - excited for you Matt :)
Great read Matt :) I'm excited to see where the road takes ya 😆
This was a pleasure to read.
Of many great lines, this was my favorite:
“Most of the time, I felt like I was enveloped by uncertainty. As I wandered through the fog, the only thing that guided me was the faint pull from an invisible thread of curiosity.”
Looking forward to seeing where it all goes.
Congrats Matt! Excited to hear you exploring coaching. The apprenticeship also sounds sick! Looking forward to seeing what you learn :)