Creativity & Expression

ME: Give me more insights into this situation.

I was a member of a group coaching program, and when the leader would put out a course, I’d feel a wave of inspiration, like he passed the baton to me (although it wasn’t specifically passed to me). And not even to do what he was saying through the course, but to step into a leadership role and lead people to a good place like he had done by creating the course and doing the work to build the audience to create a course to. I feel like there’s something there.

Insights please and/or ask me some questions to get greater detail as to what I’m asking

ChatGPT: It sounds like you’re identifying with the leader’s energy, their role as a guide, and their capacity to inspire and move others toward growth. You’re recognizing a deep potential within yourself to lead in a similar fashion. This feeling of the baton being “passed” suggests you might be ready to step into your own version of leadership.

Here are some insights and questions to explore this further:

Insights:

• Unconscious Competence: The leader may have tapped into an area of natural leadership that you possess. This feeling of inspiration could be your internal signal that you’re ready to contribute at a higher level.
• Desire for Impact: Your urge to lead suggests that you’re not just seeking personal growth but also to empower others. It’s as if you sense the potential to guide people as part of your journey, which might align with your mission to publish books that create transformation.
• Vision Beyond the Content: It’s significant that your inspiration goes beyond the course material. This means that what truly excites you is the act of leading and building systems, communities, or frameworks for others to thrive within.
• Leadership Identity: You may already have an untapped or developing identity as a leader, and your experiences in this coaching environment might be awakening it.

Questions:

• When you felt the baton being passed, what specific leadership actions or ideas came to mind? Did you envision yourself creating courses, organizing groups, or leading in a different format?
• What qualities did the leader demonstrate that you admired or wanted to embody yourself?
• How does the idea of stepping into a leadership role align with your current projects (e.g., your publishing business)?
• Is there a specific group or audience that you feel most called to lead? Why do you think that is?
• What’s holding you back from making this shift into leadership? Is it clarity on how to get started, or something deeper like confidence or resources?

By digging into these questions, you can find the exact path that feels right for you and step confidently into this next phase.

(The next section is me answering the questions)

When you felt the baton being passed, what specific leadership actions or ideas came to mind? Did you envision yourself creating courses, organizing groups, or leading in a different format?

Yes, I even would start creating things, usually trying to do the same format as his courses which were audio and video. I could tell he had put in a lot of work practicing speaking that I didn’t have, so his content was higher quality and more aligned with his audience. I have a lot of practice with writing and music and waaaay more positive feedback in those areas so those are probably better avenues for me currently.

What qualities did the leader demonstrate that you admired or wanted to embody yourself?

The courage to be vulnerable no matter what. Also the consistency and showing up for a stretched amount of time. Maybe the stamina to see it all the way through too. I didn’t sense him getting exhausted or irritated at the end or anything. Now that I think about it- it was the opposite. More heart-centered as the courses grew on. I also like the positive feedback he was getting from his audience (me being part of it).

How does the idea of stepping into a leadership role align with your current projects (e.g., your publishing business)?

That’s a good question. Maybe you can help me here. I get a sense I need to spend more time writing finding the person that could be helped by content I produce. The person that would appreciate the content. In order to find that person, I will have to cast a wider net.

Is there a specific group or audience that you feel most called to lead? Why do you think that is?

I can sense I could help people with resourcefulness. I can DEFINITELY help people with diet and nutrition as I’ve already done that already and had tremendous results for myself and others. Right now, I’m looking for funding for my business, so I can help with that too. Music of course as that’s where I’ve gotten the greatest positive feedback. So many directions I feel like could go.
In these areas I’ve been led to good places, so I wouldn’t have any issues with helping others.

What’s holding you back from making this shift into leadership? Is it clarity on how to get started, or something deeper like confidence or resources?

I feel like I’ve gotten started recently. Just trying to get into the energy of creating and delivering every day. Working for traction and flow. Especially trying to create and deliver while it’s fresh on my mind. I’m trying to eliminate as much time as possible between the thought and the action of creating.

ChatGPT: You’re already recognizing key elements of your leadership potential, which is a powerful step. Let’s break down your insights and how to move forward with them.

1. Leaning into Your Strengths

• Action: Instead of imitating the leader’s format (audio and video), prioritize where you shine—writing and music. You’ve already seen positive feedback in these areas, and by leveraging those strengths, you’ll produce higher-quality content that’s naturally aligned with your skills.
• Execution Plan: Begin with written content, such as blog posts, guides, or even newsletters, and integrate music if it fits. As your confidence grows, expand into audio or video, but start where you excel.

2. Vulnerability and Consistency

• The qualities you admire—vulnerability, consistency, and stamina—are pillars of leadership. You noticed the leader grew more heart-centered over time, which is a sign that leadership, when authentic, builds momentum.
• Action: Mirror these qualities by setting up a schedule for creating and sharing content regularly, even if it feels vulnerable. Challenge yourself to stay consistent for a specific period, like 30 or 60 days, and review the growth afterward.

3. Aligning Leadership with Current Projects

• Writing more and “casting a wider net” suggests that you need clarity on your ideal audience. Your publishing business is a perfect avenue for this.
• Action: Start by defining who benefits most from your content. Is it those seeking empowerment through music, nutrition, or entrepreneurship? Narrow down one audience to focus on at first. Create tailored content for them and use your publishing platform to reach them.

4. Defining Your Niche

• You mentioned a few areas where you feel you could help: resourcefulness, diet/nutrition, business funding, and music. Since you’re skilled in all of these, the key is to pick one focus to build momentum first.
• Action: Choose the niche that excites you the most or aligns with where you have the most credibility right now (possibly diet/nutrition or music). Once you build a following, you can expand into the other areas.

5. Overcoming the Creation Gap

• You’ve already started moving towards daily creation. Your focus on reducing the time between thought and action is critical.
• Action: Stick with this habit but refine it by setting time limits. For example, once you have an idea, give yourself 20 minutes to start writing or working on it. Avoid over-editing or getting stuck in perfectionism.

By honing your strengths, showing vulnerability, and staying consistent with action, you’ll gradually step into the leadership role you feel called to. Keep the focus on serving your audience, and the rest will follow.