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Be A Sponge

Recently, I kicked off a session by inviting everyone to describe how they related to a sponge. And here’s what they shared: “When I’m being this, I realize I can learn from anybody, soaking up the gold that’s mine to receive.” “I’m reminded not to be too hard on myself.” “A sponge can absorb, but sometimes you have to squeeze out what’s there already to make space for more.” “Opening up… letting go of fear and being willing to receive.” These powerful reflections remind us of the ability we have to create our experiences. As a sponge, we choose to absorb new ideas, insights, and perspectives. But here’s the key: a sponge doesn’t just soak things up – it also releases when it’s squeezed. In the same way, I encourage you not only to take in what resonates with you but also to actively engage, question, and express your thoughts in your next meeting. There’s a unique power in bringing our highest and most open listening to a space – a presence that goes beyond just hearing words. Invitation for today: Share a comment if this resonates with you or share your reflections below. Are you ready to be a sponge – to absorb, engage, and release? Remember, the most powerful way to live is to inspire or move someone to live better. So, if you’ve found a piece of your journey in these words and you want to know more about my journey, I invite you to join me further. Let’s continue the conversation. You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel and grab your free copy of “Dare to Be You” eBook here. Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting. www.coachfarah.com

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Fail Gloriously

Mindset / Farah Ismail

Are you being CAUGHT WORTHY? Have you ever had an experience of spending time with someone, and it has changed your perspective or changed your life? You may not even remember exactly what they said but it’s had a tremendous impact on you. You caught their essence! During one of my early conversations with my coach, I was intrigued by his commitment to fitness and got curious about 75 Hard. I decided to do the research about this mental toughness challenge that is simple but not designed to be easy. What makes it hard? If you skip any of the tasks, you start over again! These are the tasks for the 75-day journey: Two 45-minute workouts (One of those workouts is outdoors, whatever the weather) Drink one gallon of water Read 10 pages of a physical book Take a progress photo No cheat meals No alcohol I decided to commit to this challenge and got the app. In 10 days, I failed! I had forgotten to take the progress picture! I started again. Within a week, I failed again. This time I couldn’t finish drinking a gallon of water by the end of the day! Once again, I created a radical commitment for my fitness and started Round 3. This time, I created a system to remind me to complete the tasks. It is Day 48 today and I am feeling mentally and physically strong. I am loving it. What have I learnt so far on this journey? Be Caught Worthy. The most powerful way to live is to inspire or move someone to live better. Be Radically Committed to yourself. It starts with a decision. What follows is miracles. Fail Gloriously. Choose to embrace failure and learn from every experience. What do you catch from the leaders, teachers, and coaches around you? Remember, the most powerful way to live is to inspire or move someone to live better. So, if you’ve found a piece of your journey in these words and you want to know more about my 75-Hard Challenge, I invite you to join me further. Let’s continue the conversation. You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel and grab your free copy of “Dare to Be You” eBook here. Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting. www.coachfarah.com

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What is Playing BIG?

Courage, Mindset / Farah Ismail

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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Are You Choosing More ROI or ROL?

Coaching, Mindset / Farah Ismail

Amir Kartouti is a master creator. His incredible masterclass ‘Insanity and Humanity – Welcome to the Wild Side of Coaching’ as part of the AJC Coaching School could not have come at a better time. This past month, I really have been redefining what it means to be present from a place of love and create from simplicity. Amir created the experience even before the masterclass with his powerful invitation. I was ready and open to explore deep. He blew my mind as he showed up to the moment with vulnerability and being true to himself. Through his stories he weaved magic – that pointed to a very powerful realization. All answers are within. We have it all built in. Sometimes, we need to be gently reminded. Have you ever been in a room when your questions were answered even before you asked them? That experience was wild. Here are my learnings and powerful reminders from Amir’s unforgettable masterclass: Focus on ROL (Return on Life) – When I create my experiences, my reimagining business and my relationships from a place of love and bringing more ROL in my life, things open up magically. I create with ease and joy, and the ROI (Return on Investment) goes up too. It made me reflect on all the ways I can exponentially invite ROL in my life and for my clients. Set up the table – When I don’t know where to begin, would I rather be useful or truthful? This is a powerful invitation to BE ME, honor where I am, to acknowledge I have different states of mind and to show up ‘in spite of the states of mind. Choose to play from here. Create anyway. Give myself grace and even have a daily mistake quota to make mistakes. This allows me to meet people where they are. Be the lighthouse – When I am connected in my own being and to my humanity, the more I am of service of my clients. The goal is to be lit up with ease and comfort of my being, so my clients have the space to find the answers. The goal is not to be an expert or be the best executive coach or to have quick, better answers. When I am lost, remember to be the lighthouse. It is our humanity that lights us up. Be the curator of a museum – As a coach, I walk alongside my clients as a guide and we are in the business of slowing down, of settling down, of seeing what we see, of being in the moment, of being truthful. They find answers in this space, and it is magical. This experience reminded me once again that we can invite ROL (Return on Life) and create our experiences and our coaching business intentionally. I have tried to share the essence of what I took from the masterclass. How do you choose more ROL in your life? If you’ve found a piece of your journey in these words and you want to know what executive coaching really means, I invite you to join me further. Let’s continue the conversation. You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel and grab your free copy of “Dare to Be You” eBook here. Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting. www.coachfarah.com

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Why I’ve gone Back to School?

Coaching, Mindset / Farah Ismail

Did you know one of the most common regrets people have is inaction –Daniel Pink calls it ‘boldness regret’. If only I’d taken the chance. If only I’d launched my business. If only I’d spoken up….. These regrets of boldness reveal our fundamental need to learn, grow and lead a life that makes a big difference. The lesson is evident. Farah IsmailI am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting. www.coachfarah.com

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