Time For Change
- 23 July 2015
- Ian Williams
In my last blog "Play Your Leadership Cards" I introduced the concept of Kairos. This is a Greek word for time, in the sense of the right time or season for change. Having introduced the Kairology series of personal and business coaching tools, I have committed to publish one of the 52 personal leadership cards from the Kairology pack in each issue of OneSmile. For this issue I have chosen the six of diamonds, representing change. With the recent election for the New Zealand parliament, and with so much change and uncertainty on planet earth, it’s not a bad time to evaluate where you are personally and what you plan for the future. The holiday season, and thoughts of a new year also provide a good time for reflection.
Change is always with us, so let’s not fear it but embrace it with gusto. The theme of the diamonds suit is POTENTIAL. Without change we cannot even begin to reach the potential power, skills and achievements that lie buried deep within us, or to challenge those constraints or habits that hold us back. Unearth the diamond that’s literally your life and polish it up. Look at all the facets and reflections and make an honest assessment.
And here are some powerful self-coaching questions for you to work through in your quiet moments during the holidays:
- Choose an area in your life, work or relationships that requires change. What needs to change and why?
- What is your plan and timeline?
- What improvements can you expect as a result of changes?
- What will be the challenges along the way, and how do you plan to manage them positively?
- What help and support will you need?
Start a journal for these questions and your answers. As you consider the five questions, consider also who depends on you, and whom you depend upon. Think also about what the implications are for relationships, timing, your health and your finances. Consider any training or learning involved, and the timing of the changes you plan to make.
Let’s not make heavy weather of change, but have fun with it, be bold and have courage. It’s too easy to drift and stay with the same old same old lifestyle. Make 2015 your new season for growth, your kairos.
By Ian A Williams (first published in SMILE magazine)
About Ian Williams
Ian A. Williams - Kairos Development Ltd Ian is highly regarded in coaching people within organisations and on a personal level. His inspiration and purpose come from personal convictions about building quality and purpose in working life.