The Secret to Boosting Motivation
Today, I want to unpack something that could completely transform the way you approach reaching your goals—both in your personal life and your coaching or consulting business.
Let’s kick things off with a powerful quote from James Clear’s Atomic Habits:
“Most people think they lack motivation when they really lack clarity.”
Now, take a moment to let that sink in. I’m going to repeat it because when you really get this, it changes everything:
“Most people think they lack motivation when they really lack clarity.”
Doesn’t that hit home? When I reflect on the times in my life where I’ve been absolutely on fire, I can tell you this: I was crystal clear about what I wanted and how I was going to get it.
My Kick-Ass Moments (and the Not-So-Great Ones)
When I think back to my time earning my master’s and PhD, everything felt so structured and laid out. I knew exactly which classes I needed to take, the steps required for practicums, internships, teaching experiences—you name it. Every part of the journey was clear. And guess what? I crushed it.
Contrast that with my experience tackling my dissertation. For months, I procrastinated and felt completely unmotivated.
Why?
Because I couldn’t nail down a topic that felt right. I was spinning my wheels, stuck in a lack of clarity. But as soon as I settled on the right idea and got the green light from my advisor, everything changed. Like flipping a switch, I went from stagnant to supercharged.
Now, think about your own life.
When were those moments where you were kicking ass, taking names, and making progress? Weren’t those the times when you were laser-focused and clear about what you wanted?
And on the flip side, those periods of procrastination and stuck-ness—do you think they might have been because you just weren’t sure of your next step?
Why Clarity Is the Key to Progress
This realization about clarity is why I began offering Coach Action Plan Calls. In my years of working with coaches, I saw a common theme: people feeling stuck.
It didn’t matter whether they were just starting their business and unsure of their first steps or if they’d already made progress but hit a plateau they couldn’t break through. Lack of clarity was the culprit every single time.
I’ve had clients who were stuck for years before working with me, and the moment things started clicking was when they got clear on their goals and best next steps. Once you have that clarity, your motivation kicks in—and that’s where the magic happens.
(If you’re curious about these calls, check the P.S. below.)
Why Clarity Is Every Coach’s Superpower
So here’s the thing: this isn’t just great for you personally—it’s also a game-changer for your clients.
As coaches and consultants, helping clients get clarity is at the heart of what we do. We’re helping them with:
- Who they want to be.
- How they want to show up.
- What they truly want in their lives.
- How to make a plan to get there.
- What steps they need to take next.
The majority of our work centers around helping clients see clearly. Let’s take a look at a few examples to make this real.
Example 1: Leadership Coaching
Let’s say you work with women in the corporate world who want to move into management.
What clarity might you provide as their leadership coach?
- Clarity about who they are and how their unique personality translates into a leadership style that works for them.
- Clarity around whether they want to stay at their current company or look for one that’s a better fit.
- Clarity on how to prepare for and take that first step—whether it’s applying for a promotion or navigating the transition to a leadership role once they get there.
This kind of clarity is transformative. Instead of feeling lost or hesitant, they gain confidence and purpose, knowing exactly what to do and why.
Example 2: Health Coaching
What about health coaches who work with women struggling to lose weight?
Often, these women come to you feeling defeated. They might have tried all the diets and followed cookie-cutter plans that didn’t work for them—or weren’t sustainable. They feel like they’ve failed, and you’re their last hope.
Your job as a coach is to shift their perspective. You help them see that their past struggles weren’t about them failing—they were about not having a plan tailored to their life, challenges, and strengths.
Once you help them gain clarity around a plan that works for their unique needs, their hope, motivation, and belief in themselves come flooding back.
Example 3: Coaching Moms
What about moms who’ve put their dreams on hold to put their families first?
These women often need clarity around two things:
- Pursuing their dreams makes them better moms. By going after what they love, they model for their children how to dream big and follow through.
- It’s possible to carve out time for their passions. With your help, they can find ways to make time for their goals without sacrificing their family responsibilities.
Imagine being the coach who says, “Pursuing your dreams makes you a better mom—and I’ll show you how to create 10 to 15 extra hours a week for your passions without putting your family on the back burner.”
Think you’d have a waitlist? You bet.
Example 4: Helping Coaches Build Their Businesses
And, of course, there’s my favorite example: coaches building their businesses.
Too often, I see new coaches trying random strategies on social media, not seeing any traction, and losing motivation. But it’s not about motivation—it’s about clarity.
When coaches don’t have a clear target audience, don’t know how they want to serve them, and don’t have a framework to take clients through, they end up trying everything, hoping something sticks.
Clarity solves this. Once they know their audience, their method, and their best marketing strategy, the motivation comes naturally because they’re making progress.
Where Do You Need Clarity?
Now it’s time to turn the mirror around.
Think about your own life and business. Are there areas where you’ve felt a lack of motivation?
Maybe it’s not that you’re unmotivated—maybe you just need clarity.
So here’s my challenge to you: consider the plans or ideas you’ve been stalling on. Ask yourself, Am I clear about what I want and how I’m going to get it?
If you’d like more tips or strategies, check out the additional ways I can help you build your business—I’ve got them listed below.
Until next time, take care!
With love & joy,
Whenever you're ready, here are 3 additional ways I can help you:
- Coach.Convert.Connect. System Cheatsheet (and bonus training). Download the cheatsheet for the unique step-by-step implementation program that teaches coaches, consultants, and experts how to build six-figure businesses without spending countless hours on ineffective marketing strategies, a ton of money on expensive and generalized courses, or neglecting their personal lives.
- The Coach Action Plan. In this 90-minute call, you'll get my personal guidance to uncover what your best next steps are in your business. You'll come away with a customized action plan for the next 90 days so you have the confidence and clarity to make massive traction in your business, guaranteed.
- Coaching with Me Personally. I use my proprietary Coach.Convert.Connect System to guide you in one-to-one coaching designed to help you grow a six-figure business in less than a year. You'll get fantastic support from me personally and access to all the training and resources you need to grow a thriving coaching business. Schedule a call to see if it's a good fit for you.
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