Coaching is like ... Hiking

It can be an extraordinary feeling for those so-inclined to walk under the canopy of trees, to stand on a precipice overlooking a valley, to cross over a mountain stream, or stand in awe at an unexpected waterfall. The possibilities of what lies ahead are exhilarating, and the journey is as magical as the destination.

In life, as in hiking, there are an infinite number of extraordinary possibilities ahead, and the journey can be more exquisite than the milestones reached along the way.  For some, maintaining the status quo is sufficient for the journey, and the destination is good enough.

For others, life is a grand adventure, full of rocky cliffs and extraordinary vistas. The path takes us through all terrains, from the valleys to the mountains, through the streams and over glaciers. The decision to set out on an uncharted course belongs firmly to us, as does the acceptance that what lies ahead will unfold as it should. In the search for meaning and adventure, we are acutely aware that we can alter our course at any point along the way.

We are at choice.