Showing up consistently is no longer a strategy for me it’s a declaration. A declaration that what I want in my life matters. Not just when I feel inspired. Not just when it’s convenient. But every single day. Commitment with heart and soul means choosing the long road over the easy excuse. It means honouring the vision I carry inside, even when progress feels slow or invisible. I don’t show up because it’s comfortable I show up because it’s aligned with who I am becoming.
My first big win of the year is that I am now ICF Level 1 accredited. It’s the end of such a long internal journey of questionings, doubts and fear. Questioning if I was ready or good enough. And then, relief. A deep exhale. Not just because I passed, but because I proved to myself that I could stay the course despite the uncertainty. The accreditation is more than a credential it’s a symbol of perseverance, growth, and the courage to keep going even when fear is present.
Celebrate Your Wins
Every time we acknowledge progress, our brain releases dopamine, the chemical linked to motivation and reward. That small neurological boost reinforces the behaviour that created the result, making us more likely to repeat it. In other words, progress fuels progress. When we pause to recognise what’s working, we build momentum. Motivation increases. Productivity sharpens. Energy rises. Instead of constantly chasing the next milestone, we anchor ourselves in evidence that we are moving forward. That shift alone can transform how we approach our goals.
Small wins also protect our mental health. Recognising progress reduces feelings of burnout and overwhelm because it reframes the journey. Rather than focusing on how far we still have to go, we acknowledge how far we’ve already come. Research even suggests that recognising incremental progress can increase goal attainment by up to 28%.
What’s Next is Uncertain But Clear on What I Want
Now that I’m ICF Level 1 accredited, I’m clear on what I want next: to fully step into my career as a coach within an organisation where I can bring my authenticity, energy, and skills to the table. I don’t just want to coach I want to contribute as a maximiser. So far, I’ve coached leaders and professionals on both career and personal matters: performance, discipline, alignment, purpose, priorities. I’ve seen how deeply interconnected those dimensions are. You can’t separate the professional from the personal.
What I visualise next is being part of a team of coaches within a structured organisation a space where standards are high, growth is continuous, and collaboration sharpens everyone. A place where I can both evolve and lead. Where I can coach ambitious professionals while being surrounded by other committed fellow coaches who challenge and elevate one another.
In the meantime, I remain open. Open to opportunities I haven’t yet imagined. Open to collaborations or projects and teams. Uncertainty no longer feels threatening it feels expansive. I know what I bring: commitment, curiosity, depth of thinking, and a genuine care for people’s growth. I am open to wherever it leads.
Fasting The Month of Ramadan
This month, as I fast during Ramadan, I’m choosing to not rushing. Fasting is not only about discipline with food and drink it’s about intention and reflection. It’s about creating space. And in that space, I’ve been thinking deeply about my bullseye client, the person I truly want to serve as a coach. I’m thinking about my adaptability strength.
Instead of rushing into opportunities (Which I would be doing few months ago), sending applications everywhere, or saying yes to everything out of urgency, I’m deliberately taking my time. I’m asking better questions. Who do I genuinely want to help? What challenges energise me? Where does my coaching creates the most impact? Ramadan teaches patience. It teaches restraint. It teaches clarity through stillness. I trust that when intention is clear, action becomes sharper. This is a season of refinement of strengthening my vision before accelerating. And when the month ends, I’ll see and move and that would be another win.
Go wisely and slowly. Those who rush stumble and fail (William Shakespeare)
Final Words
The long wait since December from the moment I sent my recording to finally receiving the feedback and earning my International Coaching Federation Level 1 accreditation tested me more than I expected. Once the recording was sent, there was nothing left to improve, nothing left to adjust. Just silence. Just waiting. And in that waiting, doubts can grow if you let them. But this period taught me something deeper: focus on what you can control
I couldn’t control the timeline or control the assessment process. I couldn’t control the outcome. What I could control was how I showed up each day. Continuing to learn at the alumni mentoring sessions. Continuing to build myself and to live aligned with the standards I aspire to. Now, as I step into this next phase, I choose the same mindset. The future feels uncertain, and I’m deliberately taking my time to explore opportunities thoughtfully rather than rushing out of excitement. The waiting strengthened me. It reminded me that growth doesn’t always happen in action sometimes it happens in patience.
