Making A Difference: Giving back... and receiving

What Clients Say

"Coaching was tremendously helpful to me in moving out of a place where I felt stuck professionally, which was also affecting me personally. As a direct result of my work with Hanna, I was able to identify the next steps to take toward a new career direction. A few months of regular phone coaching with Hanna made a big difference in my career and my life. I'm moving forward on a path that feels right." – CR
“Instead of giving me 'the answer', Hanna asks the questions so I can find my own solutions. By coaching with Hanna, I am finally resolving situations that have lingered unresolved for years, as I discover I have the capacity within me to change my current and future outcomes. Coaching with Hanna has changed who I am and who I will become.” – CM
“Hanna asks honest, open questions that requires one to look deep inside to search for truthful answers - to move you past your layers of various identities and help you find your core being so that you can address your own questions in a truthful manner. She invites dialogue that helps one see oneself as a strong and capable individual. She is intuitive, welcoming and non-judgmental – it’s very easy to be open and honest with her.” -SGF

June 24, 2005

Giving back... and receiving

I've always been happy to make time for students or new professionals who ask to do an informational interview with me. I love the energy and enthusiasm of people just entering our profession - I am often re-energized myself after these types of meetings! While I hope they get value from talking with me, I think I often get as much or more out of the interaction.

Giving back to my profession in this way is one of my values. I received so much help when I was new in my field that I've felt that it's my duty in part to return the favor.

And the circle continues: I've found that in sharing my time and knowledge with others, I'm again in a place of receiving - gratitude, respect, honor.

How are you giving back?
What values do you honor when you give back?
What do you receive when you give back?

Posted by Hanna Cooper, MPH, CPCC, ACC in Honoring values, My path | Permalink