Monday Madness
Know Your WORTH —Have the Courage to Swing!
What if the greatest risk isn’t failing, but allowing fear to convince you that you’re not capable of succeeding?
"Don’t let the fear of striking out hold you back.”
— Babe Ruth
As October draws to a close, the pressure is mounting. Q4 deadlines, performance evaluations, economic uncertainty, and an approaching election season are testing our patience, confidence, and resilience.
But here’s something worth remembering:
Your WORTH is not measured by your wins, your setbacks, your title, or your productivity.
Perseverance isn’t about pushing through every obstacle at any cost. It’s about maintaining a sense of purpose, learning from setbacks, recognizing when to pivot, and trusting yourself enough to take the next meaningful step.
From a coaching perspective, self-awareness creates choice, courage invites action, and perseverance strengthens our capacity for growth.
Babe Ruth became legendary for his home runs, but striking out was also part of his journey. He couldn’t achieve one without risking the other.
And neither can we.
Pause. Breathe. Reflect.
-Take a deep breath in … exhale slowly.
-Release the pressure to have everything figured out.
Consider these questions:
What opportunity might you pursue if you trusted your worth more than you feared failure?
What have your setbacks taught you about your strengths, values, and resilience?
Where might perseverance serve you, and where might a different approach better honor your well-being?
What courageous, intentional step are you willing to take this week?
A Challenge for Leaders
Invite your team into the conversation:
How can we create an environment where people feel valued enough to take risks, learn from mistakes, and persevere without fear of losing their sense of belonging?
As we navigate these uncertain times, remember that leadership isn’t about never striking out. It’s about creating the psychological safety, trust, and encouragement that allow ourselves and others to keep learning, growing, and contributing.
Your Monday Challenge:
Identify one meaningful goal you’ve been postponing.
Name the fear, acknowledge your strengths, and commit to one achievable action.
Because perseverance isn’t just about reaching the finish line. It’s also about who you’re becoming along the way.
Know your WORTH. Trust your growth. Take your swing. Your value was never dependent on the scoreboard!
Keep rising!
You got this!
Coach Tavia, PCC, MEd, MAT
References & Further Reading
ICF — Core Competencies: Supports the emphasis on evoking awareness, trust, and translating learning into action.
CCL — How to Build Psychologically Safe Workplaces: Supports the leadership challenge around healthy risk-taking and learning from mistakes.
APA — Building Your Resilience: Supports the distinction between perseverance, adaptability, personal growth, and well-being.
Hendricks, Gay. A Year of Living Consciously: 365 Daily Inspirations for Creating a Life of Passion and Purpose. Harper One, 1998.
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Tavia Robinson
EMPOWER COACHING & CONSULTING, LLC
You got this!
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