Monday Madness

Tavia Robinson
Jan 12
3 min read

COACHING FOR VISION, PRESENCE & IMPACT

“…There’s absolutely no way to save people from the things in their eyes. They must gather the courage to do it for themselves.” —Alvin Lester ben-Morning

How do these words land for you as a leader, a creator of culture, and an architect of change?

Before diving in, pause:

Take a deep breath in…

Exhale slowly…

In again…

Exhale…

One more…

Now, calm your nervous system… be present…

VISION — What Are You Actually Seeing?

Iyanla Vanzant reminds us that before the world taught us all its rules, we once saw with openness — free of fear, conformity, and limitation. Her work in, "Acts of Faith," invites a return to that raw, receptive stance: a mindset that is curious, courageous, and courageous enough to ask hard questions.

Coaching Reflection:

What truth about your work, your team, or your world are you pretending not to see?
Where might fear dim your vision, and how can you name it instead of bypassing it?

Vision Defined — But More Than Words

Leadership scholars describe vision not just as a future picture, but as an energy source for change — something that evokes emotion, openness, and intentional action. Executives and coaches alike know that leaders develop toward dreams, not deficits — and when vision becomes a coaching compass, it ignites cognitive openness and sustained motivation.

Vision is not a distant coordinate — it’s a dynamic force guiding your daily choices.

John C. Maxwell says vision “paints the targets, fuels the fire within, and attracts people who want to be part of something bigger.”

Leadership research confirms that clear, compelling visions strengthen trust, support, and openness to change — especially amid complexity.

Reflective Questions for You & Your Team:

What is the “compelling future” you are painting right now — in language that your team feels and owns?
What narratives (stories we tell ourselves) might be limiting your clarity or ambition?

Open Consciousness — Think Like a Child Again

Vanzant invites us to re-engage our fearless, hopeful, creative child-selves. This is a core coaching stance — presence + curiosity + discovery.

Coaching Prompt:

If the child inside you could speak about your career, company, or community vision, what would she ask of the world?
How might those questions reshape your strategic decisions this quarter?

From Insight to Action

Leaders often fall into the trap of doing the work without reflecting on the why. Vision-based coaching shifts that dynamic — it’s about harnessing your ideal self to fuel identity expansion, purposeful action, and resilient leadership.

Challenge for This Week:

What small but bold action will you take this week that aligns your present reality with your envisioned future?
How will you communicate that action so others feel invited, not instructed?