Happy Monday, Christelle!

Have you ever felt like the gap between “where you are now” and “where you want to be” is just too wide to cross?

The vision seems so far ahead, and the path forward feels unclear…

It’s scary to think about taking that first step when the distance feels impossible!

But the truth is, that gap isn’t as unbridgeable as it might seem! The first step is to brainstorm all the ways you can think of right now to move forward - however messy or incomplete they might be.

The goal isn’t to have a perfect plan.

It’s about getting started, knowing you can keep adjusting as you go!

When I moved from the construction industry to the world of empowerment, that gap felt huge. I had no roadmap and no clear next step. But when I brainstormed my options (educating myself, writing blogs, facilitating workshops, creating a network of supportive professionals), it gave me a starting point. The real shift was realizing I didn’t need to know exactly how it would unfold. I just needed to begin somewhere.

Coaching-Infused Reflection

What ideas come to mind for how you could move forward?

Think about:

• What are the first actions that feel realistic, even if they’re small?
• What options are available to you, even if they don’t lead to the perfect solution?
• Which of these could be worth exploring, just to see where they take you?

This was a turning point for Carmen, a senior consultant. She had always wanted to bring a more human-centered approach to AI in her work, but she didn’t know where to start. Brainstorming, and then brain-dumping, helped her identify different avenues she could explore. Even though she wasn’t sure what the perfect fit was yet, simply thinking through some of her options gave her the confidence to get ready for that first step.

Now, what’s ONE action you WILL explore after this reflection?

This step isn’t about perfection - it’s about starting somewhere.

Choose one option and begin exploring it, no matter how messy it feels!

Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!

Curious to explore how to break down your goals and create a clear path forward?

Let’s talk!

Then just schedule a call with me here!

Upcoming Events & Latest News

• Exciting news! I’m formally launching my YouTube Channel!!! – after a lot of hesitations and many small steps… and accepting that it doesn’t (yet) look like the channel I envision to have in the future… but it’s LAUNCHED!!! Please subscribe… and comment!
• August 22, 2025 - No Role Models? No Problem... because You’re the One You’ve Been Waiting for! (a Coaching-Infused Conversation Sample – A live, small-group conversation to experience personal insight and gentle action!)
• September 3, 2025 - No Role Models? No Problem... because You’re the One You’ve Been Waiting for! (a Coaching-Infused Conversation Sample – A live, small-group conversation to experience personal insight and gentle action!)
• September 9, 2025 - Time for a Career Check-In: What’s Your GPS Set To? (a Coaching-Infused Conversation LinkedIn Live - Get sparks of new awareness and reflection!)

Check the Events page for details and registration!

Have fun breaking it (the gap) down!

Christelle (Self-Leadership Awakener – Coach, Facilitator)