On Being a Dream Realization Coach

On Being a Dream Realization Coach
by, Tara Gross-Steeves

Since giving birth to my business, I've introduced myself by a range of titles to include: Life Coach, Transition Coach, Small Business Coach, Personal Development Coach, Professional Development Coach, and Personal & Professional Development Coach (that one's a mouthful!). Over time, I've come to identify myself by the title "Dream Realization Coach", which I know to be the most accurate descriptive for what I do.

Inevitably, whether a client has hired me to help them through a challenging transition, start or build a business, take better care of themselves, or achieve personal or professional goals, I eventually find myself asking: What is your dream? What is the burning desire within you? What's the crazy dream of your fearless soul? What have you always wanted to do but have never done? If you had all the love and money in the world, what would you do with your life? What do you really want, more than anything?

I've found that taking on this title elicits some interesting responses from others. Some find it frivolous and unrealistic to dream and have projected that they wonder how I manage to attract clients when people are so busy living their life, let alone their dreams. Sometimes, in these instances, I'll inquire about how, if one has yet to identify their dream, could they possibly know whether or not it's realistic? Often, naming something "unrealistic" is a way of communicating deep self-doubt.

Some people are intrigued but confess that they don't think they have any dreams. For those who have dismissed, repressed, or are immobilized by the fear that their dreams- are-unachievable-so-why-dream-them-to-begin-with, I must admit I wonder at times if they are secretly willing to explore their dreams, so long as it can be filed under Business Coaching, or any of my other former, more practical-sounding titles instead. Is disguised permission what they are looking for?

Some people, of course, get very excited and immediately launch into sharing their dreams with unabashed enthusiasm. I delight in these instances so completely. Most often these are the people who have decided already to go for it - and are overflowing with excitement about the way things are magically falling into place for them and their dream. They can see it, taste it, feel it - and they know that if they're going to put their energy into something, it might as well be something they are buzzing about!

Coaching can help you create the life of your dreams in rapid and powerful ways. Remember, everyone starts out fearing that their dream is out of reach, too big, too small, unachievable, or even silly, but too many falsely conclude that it must remain a dream. I hold the deep belief that it costs far more (in every way) NOT to pursue your dreams than it does to go for it. Are you willing to risk the price of always wondering what you could have done? It is my honor, privilege, and calling to serve you and your dreams!

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