Courage

What is Playing BIG?

Courage to soar - playing big 2024

Since I began to explore this idea of playing bigger in my life and my business, I have been having inspiring conversations with my coach, clients, peers, and friends. What I realized is that for some, the idea of playing bigger feels like a passion, a calling. They are committed to “playing bigger” in their lives and careers and making an even bigger difference in their companies, their communities, or the world. They are tired of settling for a life of waiting, hiding, or holding back. For others, “playing big” feels like it’s yet another way to add more on their already full plate. Let me tell you what “playing big” means to me. Honouring my authentic dreams and callings as an inspirational female leader – navigating all the inner and outer challenges so that I can boldly create a life I yearn for. Despite the fears and self-doubt! Letting my ideas, creativity and action flow naturally in my life and work. This is energising, never exhausting. I am not doing more or pressuring myself. Taking one small courageous step to break free from self-doubt. And choosing to wake up to my power and my potential. What I believe is that only YOU can discern what playing big looks like for you. Let me share a secret – playing small is draining! What does ‘playing BIG’ mean to you? What’s one specific way you’re ready to start playing bigger in your life? I am diving deep in the work of Tara Mohr and playing BIG, and what does it mean to be a woman in business. I believe the magic lies in defining your own version of playing big that’s energizing rather than exhausting. Over to YOU… What is your version of playing BIG? Leave a comment below. Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting.  www.coachfarah.com

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The magic of new Beginnings

April Announcement First things first – I started a weekly series as a Linkedin newsletter to share my learnings, challenges, musings on stepping powerfully into a life of your dreams. Choosing Courage over Comfort! This is a big commitment and I can’t imagine doing it without your support. My goal is to share insights, curated links, resources, stories and the coolest things I’m learning about being courageous and bringing my A game to creating a prosperous, ethical and sustainable coaching and facilitation practice. Five things in my Courage catalyst series: The Courage Toolbox Book I’m Recommending Quote I’m pondering Action that Inspires Playground May this enrich and support your own journey of becoming the courageous leader with ease and joy. Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting.  www.coachfarah.com

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Courage is a decision – 5 ways to build this muscle daily

Who do I need to be to step powerfully into my future? As I think of this question, I am aware that everybody has certain wants and this choice allows them to be, do or have something. Our lives are filled with moments of choice that lead us towards an aspirational future. It is easy to be inspired and dream of that version of yourself you wish to create, yet not so easy to act on that inspiration. Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting.  www.coachfarah.com

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Choosing Courage in 2023

The Ultimate Coach

Have you seen my eyes light up when I am speaking about stepping courageously into 2023 ? I am reading the Book of Being titled  *The Ultimate Coach* written by Amy Hardison and Alan D Thompson. This book is like no other book I have read before. Here is why this book is unique. The book is not just about the Ultimate Coach Steve Hardison. It’s about me! There are unique instructions to read the book – to read the back cover and the 1st two pages to experience the magic of reading about YOU. If you are read The Ultimate Coach book about Steve Hardison, it will be a biography and you’ll read about his brilliance….However, if you are read the book about YOU, it will be an autobiography. You won’t be the same person after you read it about you! The book of BEING has changed how I show up in the world.  I have been moved, touched, humbled and inspired as I find myself throughout the book. There is nothing more empowering than realizing you can create the life you want by expanding your state of being.  Curious to know more about this book and to step courageously into 2023?  Reply BEING to spark a conversation. I am excited to share how I have elevated my state of being. Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting.  www.coachfarah.com

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