The EQrated vol. 9
Hello Reader,
Last week I was working on an article to be published on LinkedIn. Many clients ask me what's behind the name Your Turn Solutions. This name is meaningful to me on so many levels. You can read why by clicking the link below. But that's not why I bring this up.
While I was reflecting about my journey to become an independent Consultant & Coach, it struck me how far I have come in the five years since I started. It made me think about the individuals who contributed to my journey in their own unique way. So many of them were supportive and encouraged me in expanding my horizons, as I set about becoming an entrepreneur. But not all my interactions were positive. Some of them were unpleasant and taught me valuable lessons about myself. They made me realize that some people come into our lives, at certain times, to help us grow as individuals.
One of the coaching exercises that I do with many of my leadership clients is based on the Hero's Journey. This was a theory popularized by Joseph Campbell, in his 1949 book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. The entire theory is too vast to discuss in this newsletter, but the gist of it is that there is a common thread that links all the heroes of our most popular stories, mythologies, movies etc. There is a recognizable pattern in how the heroes are called upon to undertake an adventure, how they face & overcome many obstacles, and finally, how at the end of the journey they are transformed by their experience.
I imagine all of us are heroes on our own individual journeys. And it can be helpful to view our daily challenges & frustrations through the lens of the Hero's Journey. In fact, I have a downloadable resource to conduct just such a thought experiment. Put yourself in the role of a hero on an epic journey. Take a few minutes to reflect where are you in your journey. Download the worksheet and answer the questions. You are welcome to share your answers with me. I'd love to hear back from you!
Here's your bi-weekly EQrated list of resources:
What's in a name? - Mine is the familiar story of an expat partner. For many years I supported my husband’s career across continents. And then one day, I decided that it was time to put myself and my aspirations higher in the priority list. Read the inspiration behind the name. Source: Original article published on LinkedIn
A Hero's Journey - Download this worksheet to help you contemplate where you are in your journey. Share your responses with me - on LinkedIn or Instagram or via email. I'd love to hear back from you and share some of my own experiences. Source: YourTurnSolutions.com
This classic formula can show you how to live more heroically - You can be a hero! Joseph Campbell argued that myths were created to inspire ordinary people. They help us embrace challenges, despite our fears. Learn how to apply the context of The Hero's Journey into your everyday life. Source: Quartz
If there is a topic that you would like to see featured in The EQrated, please let me know at stef@yourturnsolutions.com. Please feel free to share this Newsletter with people you know who might find value in it!
See you in a couple of weeks!
Ciao,
Stef
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