Getting Unstuck: How to Transform Obstacles into

Assets for Greater SuccessPresented by Claudette Rowley

For the Downtown Women’s ClubApril 14, 2011

Presentation based on material from book Embrace Your Brilliance by Claudette Rowley copyright 2011

OverviewDuring this teleclass, you’ll discover how each

obstacle you encounter has a hidden asset.

You’ll learn to:Identify the asset in your obstacleUnderstand when an obstacle is “perspective

dependent.”Uncover how to reap the benefits of being

stuck.

Emailing questions for Q&A

My email address is claudette@metavoice.org

DefinitionsExternal obstacle – circumstances that exist

outside of you that create a barrier in your path.

Internal obstacle – circumstances existing inside of you, often in the form of self-judgment, fear-based thinking or a belief that limits your sense of possibility.

Ways to identify an obstacleYou feel stuck.

Your perspective is limiting you.

You’re being called to act and you can’t or don’t want to.

The four gifts1. The gift of questioning

2. The gift of faith

3. The gift of perspective

4. The gift of fear

Quote by M. Scott Peck“The truth is that our finest moments are most

likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.”

A problem can open into a path Remove judgment that the situation should

be different than it is.Notice how we’re resisting the problem itself.Look for the opportunities in it.Examine the problem more closely for

messages, signs or insights.Listen to our intuition.

For a new perspective, ask What do I need to allow or accept?In which parts of my life do I need to stand

up for myself?What’s really going on?What do I want from this situation?What can I learn from it?What role is negative self-talk playing?

The benefits of being stuckForces you to step back and reflect on what

you really want.

Gives you time and space to let an underlying issue emerge.

Lets you pause and refocus on any fears.

Lets you rest and recharge.

How to overcome being stuckListen to what you really want.Identify what kind of help you need, if any.Ask yourself “Am I bored? Am I scared? Am I

just tired?”Ask yourself what you need right now, in this

moment.Evaluate if there’s anything in your life

you’ve been avoiding, no matter how small.

Book, blog, coachingNew book Embrace Your Brilliance: How to

align yourself with your unique potential

My website is www.metavoice.org and my blog is www.metavoice.org/blog

Leadership, Executive and Career Coaching – complimentary 30 minute consultation

My email address is claudette@metavoice.org