Owning Up to the All But Obvious

Email header: Build Something Better. Quote: Every day we get a chance to be, and become, better. From the desk of Coach Kari Becken

March 20, 2024

Hey Reader,

I have a confession 🤫 to make to you this week about something I've been resisting for a long, long time.

But, before I tell you what it is, let me pave the way just a little bit.

Since I started coaching professionally 5 years ago, I've wrestled with what kind of coach I should be. Translation: what do I want to call myself?

Core Energy Coach? Life Transitions Coach? Identity Empowerment Coach? 🤷‍♀️

To be honest, I can't remember all of the title variations I've tried on.

And yet, the answer was there all along.

I just wouldn't accept it.

Can you relate?

Can you recall knowing the all-but-obvious truth about something but, for one reason or another, you dug your heels in and refused to acknowledge or accept it?

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For me, it was acknowledging and accepting that I live and breath authenticity.

That no matter what I think, say or do, it always comes back around to the measuring stick of what is genuine, real and true. Always.

And yet, up until this past week, I've refused to use the word authentic or authenticity to describe who I am or what I do as a Coach.

I felt like it was such an overused word that I convinced myself it was actually inauthentic to use the word authentic.

What the...?!?! 🤦‍♀️

Anyway, that ends today.

Yep. Today, I stop resisting and start owning.

I start owning that...

I am an Authenticity Coach. 💥

And, I help people courageously explore, confidently embrace and boldly express their true, authentic selves!

Okay, now it's your turn.

What are you ready to stop resisting, and start owning, so you can build your something better?

Hit reply and let me know!

Your Authenticity Coach, 😏

Kari

p.s. If you're brand new to this email, Welcome! 😎💜

Noteworthy News

I believe that we are living in a pivotal moment in US history regarding our freedom as autonomous beings - especially those of us on the margins. To that end, in an effort to help people be informed of key or urgent news unfolding in our midst, I will include links to recommended resources I encounter from week to week.

Feel free to engage, share or ignore. 🤷‍♀️

March 7, 2024: Pod Save America (A political podcast for people who aren’t ready to give up or go insane.)

Episode: Biden's Fiery State of the Union

Summary: Jon and Dan break down the highlights of what might be the biggest speech of Joe Biden’s career so far, from his hits on Donald Trump to his defense of reproductive rights and tax fairness for working families. Then, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stops by to talk about the new policy initiatives Biden will be pushing in the months ahead.