My first coaching client worked with a group of widows who had unexpectedly lost their spouses during COVID-19. Horrible. Many of them had young children at home. All of them owned small businesses managed by their late partners. And now, suddenly, these businesses were handed over to them without warning.
Overnight, they faced heartbreak and responsibilities they hadn’t anticipated — grieving and leading at the same time. How do you face a change like that and come out on the other side? That’s a great question. Everybody fears sudden grief. No one wants this situation.
Here’s how you begin to navigate those kinds of situations. You start by realizing you already have what it takes to handle change. You already possess it. It’s within you.
I love looking at a newborn baby. Whenever I see one, I'm always amazed that this tiny body contains everything it will need — everything to support her through her whole life. Her heartbeat, her blood flow, her lungs.
And her compassion, ability to empathize with others, and talent for connecting—all of that she was born with. Of course, she'll need to develop it and let it grow. She’ll need help along the way, no doubt. But it’s already part of her.
The same goes for you when you start to face change. If you’re in a season of change — whether expected or unexpected — take heart. The strength, wisdom, and compassion you need are already inside you.
So don’t let fear hold you back. You have what it takes.
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I’d love to hear: What has helped you navigate significant changes in your own life?
