Why mindset work is never-ending

If there is one thing that has enabled me to pursue 5 academic degrees, start a business, travel the polar regions, and become a Cambridge researcher, it's mindset. Without it, I would not be where I am today.

Your mindset is never 'done'. As you level up in life, your mindset needs to level up with you. Or else you'll get stuck and hit a plateau.

This is exactly why I continue to invest in coaching myself. I want to keep tweaking my mindset, so I can keep growing. At the moment, I even have two coaches! One to keep me accountable, and one to help me improve my communication.

Today, I had a 1-1 with the latter coach. I've been working with her on my elevator pitch. And boy, did I encounter some mindset blocks! Here they are:

My 'elevator pitch' mindset blocks

1. I have a multi-path career. I fear people will think that being a 'jack-of-all-trades' means that I'm a 'master of none'.

2. I feel conflicted about telling people I only coach gifted individuals, because I fear they'll see my coaching as elitist (let's be honest, giftedness stigma is alive and kicking). Plus, I'm scared of alienating potential clients who might think: 'I'm not smart enough for this'.

These worries have meant that, when someone asks me 'what do you do?', I end up giving a vague response.

My coach asked me today: 'What's the biggest transformation you help your clients go through?'. And I said, 'I help people go from playing small, to playing all out'.

Then she asked me: 'Does your usual elevator pitch reflect you playing all out?'

Ouch. That got me. Because no, it didn't. I was being avoidant, beating around the bush.

The worst thing about this is that I wasn't just blocking my own path; I was also blocking the paths of the people who need my coaching! I let my own insecurities get in the way of connecting with people whose lives I can help improve. What a disservice...

No more of that, please! So, I hereby proudly present to you my new elevator pitch:

"I have a multidimensional career that reflects my out-of-the-box approach to life. As a researcher and expedition guide in the Arctic and Antarctica, I lead transformative experiences that help people reconnect with nature through mindful listening. I'm also a coach and consultant for gifted individuals, empowering them to break free from societal conformity, live more authentically, and unlock their full potential. I guide them to design an autonomous life fueled by their diverse passions, and catalyze them to play all out."

Pretty neat, right? What would yours look like?

Key take-aways

- Mindset is the most important thing you can invest in

- Mindset is a lifelong work in progress.

- Reflect on your own pitch: how do you explain to others what you do and why it matters? Can you spot any ways in which you are making yourself smaller than you are?

On the horizon 

I have coached hundreds of gifted people to help them improve their mindset. And there are clear patterns in the challenges we face. Which is why I am currently preparing a new offer, to help you tackle the most recurring mindset blocks that gifted people struggle with.

Stay tuned for updates!

Free resources

- Listen to The Smart Rebel Podcast. Fresh 'aha'-moments every episode.

- Follow me on Instagram @thesmartrebel_ My latest post is about dating as a gifted person...

Ps. Calling all former and current clients: last chance to RSVP to the Smart Rebel Social (happening tomorrow!)