Coach Business 187: [Live Coaching] "It's Taking Too Long" with Catherine Van Wert
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Mar 26, 2025 Catherine Van Wert, a passionate coach helping others enhance their communication skills, delves into the feeling of stagnation many face in business. She navigates the emotional complexities of personal and professional growth while juggling various responsibilities. The conversation redefines momentum, advocating for a balanced perspective on progress and the value of patient, deliberate actions. Catherine highlights the need to celebrate small achievements and the importance of staying focused on personal goals despite external distractions.
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Pinto on the Autobahn
- Catherine Van Wert describes momentum as feeling like adrenaline, enabling focused action.
- Lacking this, she feels like she's driving a Pinto on the Autobahn, being passed by time.
Wisdom in Slowness
- Caryn Gillen points out that while Catherine desires speed, there's wisdom in slower periods.
- Catherine realizes that slowing down allows for deliberation, selectivity, and patience.
Structured Learning vs. Self-Direction
- Caryn observes that Catherine's master's program, designed for transformation, is inherently slow.
- Catherine distinguishes between the structured learning in school and the self-directed nature of business.