OK, I’m officially driving myself crazy.

Joanne really helped spark some ideas for what to name my business, and left me with an idea to read reviews of hit Broadway shows to see what phrases are often used. Great idea - especially after my top name, Standing Ovation Coaching, was already taken. I wanted something that is theater-related but that everyone knows, so I can give a throwback to my acting life while attracting creative clients (and not alienating non-creative types). So, I’ve read through the hits that are currently on Broadway and came up with………..nothing exciting. Star Power. Stage Presence. Round of Applause. Applause Coaching? Nah, too blah.

I thought that Growing Up Coaching was “it”, but then when I wrote it and read it it looked like “Growing Up Brady” or “growing up Jewish.” That’s not what I wanted to convey! So I went back to “When I Grow Up Coaching” - same thing! So now do I try coming up with a whole new name or do I drop the “Coaching” from the title (ie Growing Up - A Life Coaching Business)?

All of the names I really liked were taken, like Gold Star Coaching and Leaps & Bounds Coaching. I came across Flying Colors Coaching, and that was perfect! Why can’t I get the perfect name? Something playful but not flippant; inspiring but not hippy-dippy; something that conveys MY MISSION STATEMENT:

I want to help my clients:
* discover what it would take to live a passionate, successful, healthy, vivacious life
* release burdensome values, goals, & priorities that might have come from other sources
* recognize - and listen to - the voice in their head that’s pointing them on their own unique path
* give them the tools to create and maintain the life they’re looking to lead

Ugh, it’s too frustrating?! If anyone out there reads this blog (not including you, Joanne) and has an opinion please let me know!

OK, calming down and moving on…..

I had a bit of an epiphany today (I do love that word, Joanne! Although Epiphany Coaching feels too religious to me) when telling Joanne about a time this weekend that I was very assertive in ensuring that I got what I want. I spoke up for myself and held my ground, and I didn’t realize at the time that I didn’t care what anyone thought of me - only that I not get taken advantage of. But what I now noticed is that, even while I might have displayed an “unlikeable” part of myself, I got the respect of someone there and I think she liked me more for it! I never really thought that some people would walk away from a situation with a better perception of you if you stand up for what you believe and not let anyone else knock you down - especially if they’re too shy to speak for themselves!

Today I am grateful for  being approved for the second apartment I saw, and not having to live through the horror of trying to find a new home!