Holding the Vision

This week has been a theme of aligned vision in my one-on-one sessions.

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Clients have wanted to make sure that they are taking aligned action to their big vision.

 

It made me think…

 

There exists a rare breed of individuals on this planet, the visionaries who see beyond the immediacy of their circumstances, beyond the haze of uncertainty, and into another possibility. 

 

Their vision is not one of fleeting ambition but one that deeply resonates with themselves. 

 

It is not merely about achieving an outcome (tick that one-off-the-list attitude) but being congruent with who they are in what drives them and the present. 

 

But a vision, no matter how grand or clear, is merely a dream without the tethering force of action. 

 

One of my Christmas gifts was Seneca, a series of his writings. 

 

He said, “We suffer more in imagination than in reality.” 

 

Many coaches don’t achieve their vision not because their vision is impossible but because they have doubt, attachment to immediate results, or fear of failure. 

 

Your task is not only to hold the vision but to trust the process.

 

Even in the face of uncertainty.

 

Imagine The Vision As A Mirror of the Self

 

To have a vision is to hold a mirror to the deepest aspects of oneself. 

 

The world is constantly reflecting on you. 

 

We have the ability to use a vision as a path to get to know more of ourselves. 

 

But we must distinguish between what is within our control and what is out of our control. 

 

Our vision, our values, and actions belong to us. 

 

The outcome, the timeline, does not. 

 

One of the greatest enemies of vision is attachment to time.

 

We become attached to it when it must unfold. 

 

Human beings are wired to seek security and to cling to known outcomes. 

 

Yet, the very nature of vision requires an embrace of the unknown. 

 

When one clings too tightly to how things should be, they resist the organic unfolding of what could be.

 

There is a paradox in creation: 

 

  • one must care deeply, yet not be consumed; 
  • hold firmly, yet remain open. 

 

A vision is like a tree.

 

It requires roots (values and intention) but must also grow in accordance with the conditions it faces. 

 

The wind may bend its branches, and the seasons may alter its form, but so long as it continues to grow in alignment with its nature, spirit, and the universe, it fulfils its purpose.

 

Trusting the Process 

 

Trust is not passivity. 

 

It is active. 

 

You master the willingness to engage without needing to control. 

 

The visionary moves forward not with desperate force but with deliberate action. 

 

Think Power Versus Force

 

They understand that time and effort compound. 

 

The unseen forces of life conspire in favour of those who remain steady in their course. 

 

Can you hold steady even when life becomes bumpy? 

 

What stands in the way becomes the way.

 

This is not to say that there is no resistance, no moments of doubt. 

 

It’s the internal knowing that your vision is done. 

 

The Legacy of the Visionary

 

It is not a question of if but when

 

The visionary understands that their role is not to force things into being but to continue to align with themselves and their vision. 

 

It takes patience and persistence.

 

Your job is to hold the vision, trust the process, and continue to work on the unseen to be seen.

 

Tanya Cross

 

Leadership Coach & The Coaches Coach

Master Certified Demartini Method Facilitator

BAppSoSc (Counselling)

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Your future depends on this

As a coach, the decisions you make shape the direction of your business and influence its growth.

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in business, leadership and life.

 

Every choice, from client interactions to business strategy, influences your success and the results you create for others. And, of course, for yourself. 

 

However, many coaches find themselves caught in cycles of indecision, over-analysis, or hesitation, which stalls progress and can chip away at their worth.

 

Decisions as Catalysts for Growth

 

Every decision you make in your coaching business contributes to your long-term evolution. No matter how small or big, they are building or breaking your business. 

 

Whether refining your niche, setting your pricing, or choosing your marketing strategy, decisions act as turning points that determine direction.

 

Coaches we are working with in Maximum Growth are making decisions around defining your coaching focus, structuring their offers between one-on-one, group coaching, or online programs, pricing their services by balancing affordability with the value of transformation or scaling their business by knowing when to expand, delegate, or pivot. 

 

Clarity in your decisions allows you to build a business that aligns with your identity, your values, and long-term vision

 

So Why Coaches Struggle with Decisions?

 

Many coaches hesitate because they fear making mistakes. Which is a catch-22 – because you help others to dissolve their fears… but you get stuck in your own.

 

Every decision, even indecision, provides feedback that sharpens your clarity and business acumen.

 

Another factory in why coaches struggle is they naturally seek guidance from mentors, peers, or industry trends. 

 

However, over-reliance on external opinions can create doubt and uncertainty. Too many opinions spoil the broth – Not sure if that is how you use the saying but let’s roll with it. 

 

With endless strategies, methods, and advice available, the pressure to make the ‘perfect’ decision can be overwhelming.  

 

The best decisions come from aligning with who you are. 

 

And then bringing that to the world. 

 

Sometimes, hesitation isn’t about failure, it’s about success. 

 

Bigger decisions lead to greater responsibility, visibility, and challenges.

 

As we step into February, whether you have big or small decisions to make, every choice is a step forward. 

 

Instead of fearing the weight of decision-making, see it as an opportunity to refine your vision, step into your authority, and align your business with the impact you want to create. 

 

Trust that no decision is final or fatal, only a stepping stone on your journey.

 

So, what decision will you commit to today? 

 

The future of your coaching practice depends on it.

 

Tanya Cross

 

Leadership Coach & The Coaches Coach

Master Certified Demartini Method Facilitator

BAppSoSc (Counselling)

Maximum Growth

 

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