From Seeking to Serving: The Mindset Shift That Transforms What’s Next
If you’re at a crossroads in your career—wondering what’s next, what your next big move could be, or how to make the leap into something more meaningful—you’re not alone. I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside several clients recently who were in that exact space. Each of them ultimately landed CXO or executive leadership roles, but their real transformation started long before they signed their offer letters.
It began with a mindset shift: from seeking to serving.
Flip the Script: You’re Not Just Looking—You’re Offering
When we’re in a “seeking” mindset, it can feel like we’re chasing something outside of ourselves—waiting for someone else to hand us the next opportunity. But the truth is, you have immense value to offer. You’ve got wisdom, experience, and heart. So instead of asking, “Who will hire me?” ask this instead:
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I was on a call with one of my mentors, Brendon Burchard, and he was coaching the High Performance Habit "Productivity."
I felt like such an imposter, dragging my feet on a project and NOT being productive, at all. I finally said to him, "Honestly, I think there is something wrong with me cognitively. I coach this material. I am a supposed expert, but I just can’t seem to make the progress I want and that I know I deserve."
Brendon's response:
"Sheryl, do you believe in what you are doing, and are you all in?"
Ouch. The answer was no and no.
Total transparency, I was not 100% certain I could pull off what I was working towards at the time, AND I was not 100% committed to it either.
No brain injury or cognitive disability (that I know of:). Just lack of belief and commitment. So, after some soul searching, I re-evaluated and recommitted.
That’s when everything changed (... for the much better).
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