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Career change coaching, Zen & Phil Jackson |
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If some things are not working in your career, chances are you feel a sense of urgency about making changes. The paradox is that, while pressure motivates you to start doing something, it also makes it hard to do it. To achieve meaningful, lasting change, you need to find the place of calm in the eye of the storm. This last sentence may sound more mystical than practical. It may seem at odds with the kind of proactive attitude that is geared to getting tangible results in real life. This may not feel so weird if you take a moment to think about one of the greatest basketball coaches: Phil Jackson. His approach has been very influenced by Zen. One does not normally associate Zen’s quietness with the fast-paced world of professional sports. And, certainly, team owners haven't hired Phil Jackson to turn very brash, very competitive athletes into self-effacing Zen monks. Far from that. Team owners have hired him, not because of his interest in Zen, but because of his track record in bringing teams to victory. The point is that, in order to achieve the goal of winning basketball games, Phil Jackson believes it is useful to find the calm place of calm where peak performance is possible. You cannot shoot straight if you're frantic. You cannot plan if you're running for dear life. My role is to help you make your career decisions from the place of calm in the eye of the storm - - where you can see more options available, and where you can find clarity. |
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