After 10 years in higher education, it is time for a change.
This last year has really pushed me to my limits. I was assigned a new director, passed up for a big opportunity I thought was my future, and decided to focus on Goal Digger.
I went outside of my comfort zone and admitted I do not know everything I wanted to know about having my own business. I challenged myself and enrolled in a 9-week Co.Starters program through Mill Race in Cedar Falls. In the first week, we were encouraged to set goals for throughout the program. The first thing I did, was write down and tell a few others my main goal was to make the decision of what Goal Digger was for me – a side hustle (safe), part-time gig (safe, with a little crazy thrown in because there are not enough hours in the day), or my new full-time adventure (for the risk taking part of me I do not call on often). 9 weeks sure feels like a long time, until you live it. With each week, I considered if I was ready to take the leap and do my own thing. What would this look like? What would this mean for me? My family? Was I capable of having my own business? Was I enough? Did I have the guts to really do this? Do I know what I am doing?
So many things went through my mind each week, but no matter how tired I was by Tuesday, those Monday nights were something I looked forward to focusing on, growing my ideas, thoughts, skills, and confidence in MY abilities and MY business. I found a way to manage the homework of Co.Starters, my homework from Creighton, and my grading and prep for Wartburg. I found energy each week with starting to truly see the impact I could have if I were only willing to take a risk on myself and Goal Digger, create life of leadership for myself, my family, and future clients. Part way through the program, I started to truly see the possibilities and wonder the what ifs. I tested myself by writing a letter of resignation and letting it sink in what that would mean and look like. I finally decided I needed to do this and truly do it. Putting myself all in means leaving my full-time job at Wartburg College at the end of the semester and focusing on the future I want to have. That future is Goal Digger.
I am excited to announce, I am the Founder, Leadership Coach, and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach for Goal Digger. Goal Digger is dedicated to challenging you to find your purpose through self-awareness and accountability. We want you to realize your potential. Strategize a plan to advance yourself and achieve your goals.
I look forward to so many of you being a part of the journey that starts now. Check out my website at YourGoalDigger.com
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Your support will make all the difference in this journey!
Your Goal Digger (and new risktaker!),
Ashley