Monthly Archives: August 2016

Benefits of Creating Your Life Map

29 Aug, 2016 in Sharon's Blog tagged coaching tool / confidence / feel confident / goal setting / life coach / life coaching tool / life map / life mapping / sharon stokes by Sharon Stokes

Your Life Map

This past year has been all about throwing myself 100% into building a life and business I love. Let’s call it #theyearofsharon2.0! The only problem was I realized I wasn’t really sharing the full story of who I am and creating a business that reached the deepest part of my core. At the end of the day I’m a small town girl from Muskoka who loves adventure, dreaming big and helping others do the same.

I had a huge epiphany this past spring and realized it was time to own my story and create something that will help people own theirs. I’ve developed a coaching concept called your Life Map. Every time I talk about it I can’t help but smile and I’m so excited to share this new vision with you!

The Life Map is a tool designed to help you move forward towards a new destination, to help get you unstuck and build your self-awareness so you can make choices that feel good. Its purpose is to bring you clarity on how you’ve ended up on the road you’re currently on, and how previous experiences, events and people have shaped your belief system, values and self worth. The key is to uncover how certain patterns and choices have taken you off course and how certain passengers and backseat drivers have played a huge role in guiding or distracting you from your purpose. I’ve also created specific programs that will allow you to create your very own Life Map! Think of it as going on a road trip with me as your guide!

How to Make Friends at a New Job

15 Aug, 2016 in Sharon's Blog tagged lonely at work / make friends / make new friends / new career / new job / no friends / sharon stokes / work friends by Sharon Stokes

How to make friends at a new job

It’s hard enough starting at a new job. Add in trying to fit in and make new friends and the transition feels ten times more nerve racking! It’s hard to be the new person, and can feel really lonely.

I remember when I switched to a different high school in grade 12 and had to make friends with people who already had their group of friends. I had no clue how to approach new people because everyone I knew before, I had grown up with and there was a level of safety there. At this new school I was all alone and felt very lost. To the point where I ate lunch alone in a bathroom stall! Teenage years are fun aren’t they? 😉

As we get older we may find different ways to cope, or we don’t care what people think as much. However, our insecurities will still sneak up on us at times and that’s ok! You’re not alone. If you’re starting at a new job or a new school and are feeling a bit uneasy and nervous about meeting people, check out this weeks video to help ease your mind and get you over the hump.

Fear of Public Speaking – Tips on giving a presentation at work

8 Aug, 2016 in Sharon's Blog tagged anxiety / confidence / fear / feel confident / giving a speech / happiness / inspiration / life coach / motivation / nervous / new territory / pep talk / positive / positivity / presentation / public speaking / public speaking tips / sharon stokes / work talk by Sharon Stokes

Fear of Public Speaking

Getting up in front of a crowd and giving a presentation can be one of the most terrifying feelings ever! According to a survey, people fear public speaking more than death! Sometimes it can’t be avoided though, especially if its part of your job. In this weeks video I want to give you some tips that have helped me overcome the anxiety I feel when I have to get up in front of a group.

Feel Confident Meeting New People

1 Aug, 2016 in Sharon's Blog tagged compliment / confidence / connection / feel confident / happiness / inspiration / judgement / life coach / motivation / new people / new territory / positive / positivity / smile by Sharon Stokes

Feel confident meeting new people

I know how intimidating it can feel to be at an event or a party and not know anyone. It’s easy to feel awkward, or out of place and can be really challenging to start a conversation with someone you don’t know, especially if you’re more of an introvert. I have been in this situation so many times and I sometimes still need to give myself a bit of a pep talk before entering new territory!

It’s normal to feel a little anxious in this situation, but it’s important you don’t avoid these outings out of pure fear because it’s just going to make it harder the next time. The more you do something the more confident you become. That goes for anything – even meeting new people. Once you get in the groove of it you’ll notice a huge change in your confidence. It just takes a bit of time to work up to it.

Check out this weeks video to find out what’s worked for me when it comes to meeting new people and see if you can start working these tips into your own social life.