If You’re Stuck, This Is What’s Missing
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Lasting change doesn’t happen by sheer willpower—it happens when you have the right structure, support, and a community that’s as invested in your success as you are.
When I think about the times I’ve made real, lasting change, they’ve all had three things in common: structure, support, and a like-minded learning community.
Structure provides the roadmap and the carved-out time to follow it.
Support means having the right people and resources—emotional, logistical, and professional—to guide and encourage you.
A learning community brings the magic: a shared goal, commitment to one another’s success, and fresh perspectives that fuel growth faster than going it alone.
Too often, people try to make big changes entirely on their own. Sometimes it’s because they believe they “should” be able to figure it out themselves, they don’t want to burden others, or they simply don’t know where to find the right people. While self-reliance is admirable, it’s rarely the fastest or most effective path—because without outside perspectives, encouragement, and accountability, momentum can fade and old patterns can quietly creep back in.
Creating a great learning community takes intention. It starts with people who share a common goal and are committed not only to their own success, but to the growth of everyone in the group. There must be trust, respect, and a willingness to both give and receive feedback. And when members celebrate wins together, offer constructive input, and share diverse perspectives, the growth potential multiplies.
I experienced this in the practice group that was part of my year-long women-centered coaching training. Each week, I met with four other women for two hours. We practiced structured coaching activities, offered amplifying feedback on strengths, and gave targeted suggestions to help each other grow. The diversity of styles and perspectives expanded our skills in ways we could never have achieved alone.
That’s the power of a transformational container.
An Invitation to Consider:
Is there a change or transition you’ve been trying to make on your own?
What small step could you take this week to assemble these supports?
If you’re ready to create change with the right structure, support, and community, I invite you to book a 60-minute discovery call with me. We’ll discuss your vision, what’s getting in the way, and what you need to move forward. Together, we’ll decide if working together is the right next move. No matter what we decide, you’ll leave with clear, actionable next steps to move you forward.
