Last week I wrote about the three Aussie actresses. Sarah Snook, Elizabeth Debicki, and Margot Robbie won at the Golden Globes.
I was reflecting on their journey.
The Road Changes
But it hasn’t been easy. There have been bumps along the way for the Aussie actresses.
One actress started her career in the middle of a global financial crisis.
C-stuff has been impacting the industry for a few years.
There has been a looming recession in the US.
And not to mention, from May 2 to September 27, 2023, there were the writers’ and actors’ strikes in Hollywood.
There are fewer movies hit theaters than usual in 2024. Variety reported 88 films were released in theaters in 2023, down from 108.
So there have been challenges to their industry, and the world that has influenced their career.
Change is not the challenge
Change is not the challenge. Because change infers that something exterior to you is helping you become successful.
Change, in its essence, is a constant force that shapes the world around us.
It’s not the challenge; it’s the current that propels us forward.
What I mean by that is, that when we speak of change, we often think of external factors – shifts in technology, economic landscapes, or societal norms.
However, the true essence of change lies not in these external elements but in our internal responses to them.
To perceive change as a challenge is to misunderstand its nature.
Change is a dynamic force that presents opportunities for growth, learning, and evolution.
It’s a mirror reflecting our capacity to adapt, innovate, and redefine ourselves again and again.
I don’t know about you but I certainly love the ever-evolving nature of myself.
What is the challenge?
So that makes me wonder what the challenge is.
The challenge lies in not changing.
Let’s use this analogy (as I sit here watching Bonnie in swimming class).
You start swimming in the bath, and the skills and confidence needed are different when you go into a kiddie’s pool, where you can touch the ground.
In the bath, you may become complacent, relying on familiar routines that suit the limited space.
However, the water remains still, offering little room for learning and growth.
The challenge arises when you resist the transition to the kiddie pool – a larger, more dynamic environment that demands you now to learn again, adapt to the new environment, and harness new skills.
When you step into the kiddie pool, the water’s depth increases, and the security of touching the ground diminishes.
Now, you must embrace change, refine your swimming techniques, and navigate a more expansive space. The challenge isn’t the water itself; it’s your willingness to leave the comfort of the bath and venture into the unknown.
As you progress, the next phase takes you to a 50-meter pool. The increased distance challenges your endurance and pushes you to refine your techniques further. The depth of the water demands a deeper commitment to so many new skills, side-to-side head breathing, and counted stroke over a much longer time.
Here, the challenge is not just about adapting but also about pushing your limits to swim longer distances.
Then, you’re ready for your next progression, entering the vastness of the ocean. It’s a big leap in your development.
The challenge here is not only the scale and size of the ocean but the complexity of the water. The waves are crashing over you, and never stop. The water is different. You have moved from chlorine to salt water. Plus add the ever-changing tides and currents.
Change happens as you grow your skills as a swimmer and as a coach.
In the case of swimming, the challenge is not any specific body of water but your willingness to progress from the familiar bath to the vastness of the ocean, adapting and growing at each stage.
The more you stay in the familiar, the more you feel you have mastered your craft at the level you are at, you stop growing.
The challenge lies in acknowledging the growth and development that come when we step into the larger pool of possibilities.
Embracing change may initially feel like treading water and maybe even jumping from one pool to another to test the waters.
But it is when you are in those waters that you unlock your potential as a coach.
Love to hear your thoughts {Name}, where are you at in your coaching journey?
Tanya x
Leadership Coach & Master Certified Demartini Method Facilitator
BAppSoSc (Counselling)
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