Performance Coaching with Dan Vogel

30/07/2021

I should have quit my job 1.5 years earlier. But I was afraid. And full of doubt about what would come next.

Doubt can be paralysing as we go back and forth in our minds whether we should take the plunge or stay put and hope for improvements.

While I was working in a toxic role with a toxic manager I remember telling myself that I was the problem. I was the one who had to adapt, become more flexible and more of a team player.

That is what my manager made me believe. That is what it feels like working in a place of work that is psychologically unsafe. Always doubting your own ability, lacking confidence and having no one there who shows up for you.

But for a long time I did nothing about it and just accepted the status quo.

And I was MISERABLE.

Until eventually I realised that this job was giving me no meaning, no purpose. I was just there for the big name on my CV and the money it was paying me.

So I had to make the change. Towards something that actually meant something to me.

I eventually took the plunge and started on my coaching journey where I get to serve people powerfully. People that were in my position. People that are full of doubt whether they should take the leap and work on something they actually care about.

When they do find the courage to take the next, scary step it always generates positive results. Because on the other side of doubt and fear there is growth, potential and fulfillment.

Are you living in your purpose or are tempted by the idea of doing so soon? Doubtful about taking the leap? I am here to help you to make that move if you need me.



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09/07/2021

Focus on doing the doable.

I had to find out the hard way that stressing myself out and feeling guilty as a consequence was only taking away the joy of creating my business.

Don't make my mistakes.

Whether you're switching jobs, pursuing a new passion or relationship realise that there is a process that needs to be followed in order to achieve your goal.

Don't jump to the end. It will only make you feel overwhelmed and guilty as you're not there yet.

Instead ask yourself what the first step you could be taking is. Focus on that and that only. It will leave you feeling in command of your goal without freaking out every minute of any given day.

And as a result of doing that you will achieve your goal much faster while feeling good about the process you're in.

What is the number one thing you are currently working on? What is your process? 👇

27/06/2021

When working closely with others it can happen that we unintentionally trigger something within them and are left wondering what may have caused it.

By practicing and mastering the skill of perception we begin to understand when we are being triggered. It teaches us to look at things more objectively.

But we can go beyond that and can also start focusing on how others see their world through their subjective perception of things. Why is that important?

Because it allows us to cater towards their needs making us a better colleague, leader and general person to have around.

Each one of us walks through this world with their our own perception of events unfolding. This needs to be understood and embraced whenever we look to fostering meaningful relationships, standing our ground and building a career that actually matters to us. I vividly remember a situation at work a....

20/06/2021

Sunday thoughts - on perception

I've been learning a great deal about the power of perception over recent weeks. I have been doing that by observing my own thoughts and the sensations they cultivate.

What has been really bugging me out since starting out on the journey of creating my own business is the continuous feeling of GUILT whenever I don't do the work.

Every free moment I have always has to be utilised to connect, create and engage.

The underlying Mantra goes something like this: "Maximum productivity at all times otherwise I am falling behind."

And if I don't do the work I very quickly feel that I "should" or "must" or "need" to.

Those words are toxic when it comes to feeling good about yourself and enjoying the present moment. They leave you always chasing for more and forgetting to be grateful for what we already have.

So I want to change my perception of those thoughts when they come up. Because thoughts mean absolutely nothing unless I attach a meaning to them.

I can learn to choose to not feel guilty.

I can learn to choose to feel abundance in every given moment.

Those are the choices I can make every single day.

So the next time I experience those thoughts I will choose to sit with them without analysing or judging them. Just sit with them until they lose their power of creating negative emotions within me.

Because from that place everything becomes possible.



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17/06/2021

There's so much noise out there.

People love to voice their opinions unfiltered and impose their views on you.

Sometimes feedback and advice can work in powerful ways. Other times it just creates distraction and doubt for yourself.

We want to be mindful who's opinions we listen to. Because they're just that: opinions.

They don't reflect who you are or what you went through to get here.

They therefore shouldn't be occupying your mind for a particularly long time.

Because you know yourself the best. You already know what work you need to do to create the results.

Show that respect for yourself. Trust your gut and remove unsolicited advice from your life.

It will allow you to focus on yourself and the things that most matter to you.

That's how you start getting the results that you are after.

07/05/2021

It can feel scary when reaching out to more senior people in our organisation.

We might tell ourselves that they're too busy to help and support us. Or perhaps we feel that we're not worthy of their attention.

All the typical stuff that comes up when doing something with an undefined outcome.

But here's the thing: progressing in your career is made much easier when we have the support of our peers and seniors.

They are the ones who can elevate your career at a faster pace than playing it safe.

So start thinking about who to connect with and how you could do it. Watch the video for some more insights and let me know what is coming up for you.

04/05/2021

If you're looking to hit the next level in your career then it has to be through networking with the people that make the decisions.

As a young professional it can be scary to make that first move. We need to find the courage to approach more senior colleagues and start forming relationships with them.

When we ask the right questions and focus on creating value for others it facilitates building a tribe that serves your needs.

If you would like to learn more about the importance of building your tribe and how to do it, I have written a full article about this topic. The link is in my bio.

What do you guys do to grow in your career? 👇

30/04/2021

🚨 You are not your emotions.
😌 You are the one who responds to them.

I remember those times when my emotions got the better of me and I would burst out at the person that provoked them.

Other than experiencing perhaps a moment of instant satisfaction it absolutely never served me in the long run.

Guilt or regret usually kick in moments after we let our emotions run riot.

So here are some useful tips of how to deal better with our emotions when they come up.

What works for you when trying to deal with sudden impulses or emotions? 👇

27/04/2021

Finding the right people to surround yourself with in the workplace can make or break your career. I experienced both and have therefore written some words about the importance of building your tribe at work.

This doesn't refer to making friends (although that clearly helps). It refers to having the right people on your side that support, challenge and motivate you.

I hope this proves beneficial to some of you and please let me know your thoughts in the comments section!

By nature, the workspace is a collaborate place where we usually have a number of daily interactions with our peers, managers, suppliers, partners, clients or customers. Regardless whether you are just setting out in your career or have a number of years of experience to show for yourself, one thing...

15/04/2021

Finding your feet in the world of work can be an incredibly stressful experience for those of us that are just getting started. Here is part 1 of a small series I am writing on the things I wish I had known before joining the corporate world. Hope you enjoy the read!

When you are just setting out into the world of work you will without a doubt make mistakes and get things wrong. That is part of the learning experience when starting out in a new role but sometimes we can fool ourselves into believing that we must get it all right straight away in order to prove o...

10/04/2021

Me 2 years ago at the height of self-doubt, confusion and misery. ⁠
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This picture was taken at my old workplace and believe me when I say... that smile really just existed for the photo.⁠
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The only thing I really regret is that I didn't see the warning signs sooner. There is no need to blame others for the situation I was in because I was the one who had created it for myself.⁠
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It was time to take responsibility for my actions instead of feeling sorry for myself. But the problem at the time was that I had no CLARITY. I had no clue what I wanted to do with my career.⁠
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I was just relying on the fact that I had an attractive position in a big corporation. It looked good on the surface but in reality I was feeling deeply unhappy.⁠
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Once I started to do the inner work and bring it all to the surface I was able to prioritise what was really important to me. None of the things I was doing at my old workplace were compatible with my values and ambitions.⁠
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But it took me much longer to get me there than it really had to. I now regularly reflect on how I am feeling and what is important to me. Because without that clarity I would probably still be pretending to be happy like in this photo.⁠
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How clear are you on your values and aspirations for the future? What has helped you to create that clarity for yourself?

23/03/2021

Thoughts?