Shift Happens

Last night, I was a panelist, along with four other coaches (Christine Clifton, Dan Hollis, Kim Luthy, Casey Carpenter), in an event called Shift Happens, moderated by Meredith Eckert.

Produced by Sara Greenhouse of Generate Buzz, the aim of Shift Happens is to recognize that we all encounter adversity, whether it be setbacks, losses, and disappointments in Life or in Business, and to provide stories and wisdom that contain tips and strategies for resilience and self-empowerment.

Well, let me tell you, it was a thrilling experience!

Each panelist spoke from the heart and shared real life challenges --including illness, job loss, bullying, divorce, career change, death of a spouse-- that he or she was somehow able to overcome by tapping into resources including...

- sense of Purpose

- a network of supportive friends

- faith in a Higher Power

- belief in Oneself

And in each case, pure unadulterated Grit, the human capacity to persevere even in the face of extraordinary obstacles.

For me, I would summarize a main theme of the night in the word FIGHT, because each one of us reached inside to summon up the strengths needed in a time of trial:

F - Facing the facts, and facing our fears, to Focus on our goals

I - Igniting our inner fire, and Inspiring our spirits

G - Getting the Grit and Galvanizing into action

H- Having a plan and not losing Hope

T - Touching base with friends and Tapping into one's network

It is my fervent hope that Shift Happens happens again. If It sounds good to you, and you would like Shift Happens to come to your area, let us know.

We will make it happen!

Terrence Seamon coaches others through the stress and uncertainty of Life's changes. Follow him on twitter @tseamon