Subtle Changes for BIG Payoffs

A few months ago I met with a coaching client (we'll call him "John") who hated his job and just wanted out. We spent time discovering his strengths and how he wanted to use them. When we really delved into what he liked and didn't like about his current role, he found that there were huge chunks that he loved about his work. As it turns out, he really disliked giving presentations which was a significant part of his job. So he tried something new, John allowed his direct reports to be the presenters with John being present. It was a huge hit as his team received great feedback and are now being noticed by others. Instead of being drained after major presentations, John is now going home happy, fulfilled and with lots of energy. These changes allow him more time to spend on his strengths and less time and effort in the areas that he dreads. It's a good reminder that sometimes we can make subtle changes that can make a huge difference in our day-to-day lives.