Freedom Friday

Tavia Robinson
2 days ago
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Freedom Friday Reflection | Commitment in Challenging Times

“…remember… if you’re not working at your game to the utmost of your ability, there will be someone out there somewhere with equal ability… one day you’ll play each other—and they’ll have the advantage.” — Ed Macauley

In coaching, we often explore the gap between potential and practice. Talent may open doors, but commitment determines who sustains impact—especially in seasons of uncertainty, political polarization, and the physical and emotional weight winter can bring.

This is not the time for autopilot leadership.

This is the time for intentional choice, aligned action, and values-based commitment.

Reflective Coaching Questions

Pause and ask yourself—honestly and without judgment:

How will I measure up when conditions are less than ideal?
What am I truly committed to—beyond convenience or comfort?
What in my life is non-negotiable, even when the cost is high?
Where do my current behaviors align—or misalign—with my stated values?

It All Comes Back to Commitment

Not motivation.

Not pressure.

Commitment.

C · O · M · M · I · T · M · E · N · T

In leadership coaching, commitment is the bridge between intention and execution. It’s what anchors us when external noise is loud and internal clarity feels distant.

Today’s Coaching Challenge

Consider engaging this as a personal leadership practice or a team dialogue:

Conduct a Personal Inventory
Ask yourself: “What am I willing to stand for—no matter what?”
If the answer isn’t clear, that is the work. Create the space to explore it.
Create Intentional Stillness
Find uninterrupted time for reflection, meditation, or journaling.
Ask: “Do my daily actions reflect what I say matters most?”
Leverage Accountability
If commitment feels fragile, make it visible.
Share your intention with a trusted colleague, coach, or community.
Accountability accelerates follow-through.

A Coaching Truth

What I know for sure: You are a creative genius.

You already possess the internal resources required to lead, adapt, and recommit—especially now.

Freedom isn’t found in certainty.

It’s found in choosing alignment, again and again.

When the world feels heavy, commitment is what keeps leaders grounded—and moving forward.

You’ve got this!

Coach Tavia, PCC, MSEd, MAT

References & Perspective

The Difference Maker: 4 Insights for Keeping Up Commitment | Maxwell Leadership
https://www.maxwellleadership.com
Bonafide Leaders
https://bonafideleaders.com