𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆

One of the tools I use in coaching is   Stephen Covey's 

• Circle of Concern

• Circle of Influence

• Circle of Control

It can be particularly useful when clients are carrying burdens that aren't theirs to carry, or spending too much energy worrying about things they cannot change.

𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻

What matters to you, but is outside your control or influence.

𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

What you may not control directly, but where your actions, voice or choices can make a difference.

𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹

What you can directly change, decide or take responsibility for.

Sometimes, we become so focused on what is happening outside our control that we neglect what is actually within our power.

The work isn't about becoming indifferent.

It's about becoming more intentional about where you place your energy.

Knowing the difference can help clients:

➡️ create healthier boundaries

➡️ let go of what they cannot influence

➡️ stop carrying responsibility that isn't theirs

➡️focus on what they can influence, resolve or change

As a coach, I often help clients step back and ask

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

Because sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is stop trying to control what isn't ours and put our energy where it can actually make a difference.

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 Hi, I’m Irene.

 As an Authentic Leadership Coach, I partner with leaders who want to lead with greater clarity, confidence and alignment.

 If you’re exploring growth ( personal or professional) , I’d be happy to connect and support.