Break The Excuse Pattern | Dovetail Education

My Journey

I loved my corporate job as a training director and IT project manager. I had worked hard to create the exact environment I wanted to work in. But, I always knew there was something more I needed to do - something was missing in my life. I started a variety of side hustles. Some I did well in, and others were complete business failures.

I had battled feelings of unworthiness and uncertainty for years, so I would never stick to a business for very long. When I did well in a business venture, I found an excuse to stop doing it.

I was absolutely certain, however, when I resigned my corporate job to follow my calling in ministry. I was also absolutely certain when I decided I wanted to serve others as a coach and mentor. I now work part-time as a Hospice Chaplain to fulfill my call to ministry and part-time as a coach and mentor to fulfil that aspect of my purpose in life.

I love what I do.

Now, when I am called to do bigger and better things, I work through my excuses, and serve in even bigger ways.

Along my journey, I felt the need to challenge myself in a variety of ways, so I engaged in fundraisers and running a marathon. 22 years later, I ran another marathon. I was 100lbs heavier, and just recovering from injuries to my foot, ankles, knees and back. Completing the marathon was my only goal. And I did it.

I finished the marathon! 

Starting a passion project is like running a marathon. Completing a marathon is a combination of strategy, mindset, and working with others along the way.

You need to clearly visualize your goal. You need to put a plan in place to achieve the goal. You have to work the plan. And you need to partner with others who can help you set strategy, hold you accountable, and help you overcome the mindset issues along the way.

I saw folks along the marathon route who found themselves injured and needing to end their journey with medical assistance because they didn’t have the right foundation and strategy for the race. Others, simply quit along the way, or didn’t even make it past the starting line, because of mindset issues.

I bring all my training, experience, and education to the table to help you overcome your limiting beliefs that send you on an excuse pattern roller coaster when you choose to start something that really and truly matters. I honor your authentic self, values, and internal motivations to help you design a plan that pulls you forward and excites you.

As a hospice chaplain, I bring a spiritual foundation to all I do. I honor your spiritual expression because I believe that your spiritual connection provides a power to your mission and purpose that goes beyond your personal abilities.

I use my training a neuroscience based, Results® Certified Executive Coach, John Maxwell Team Certified Leadership Coach, Speaker and Facilitator, Certified Enneagram Coach, and Positive Intelligence Coach as well as other behavioral disciplines to help transform your excuses into action.

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