iconic.23 Keynote: Tabatha Coffey on Living Your Passion, Power & Purpose
Carrying an aura of inspiration everywhere she goes, Tabatha Coffey, world-renowned professional hair stylist, author, TV personality & success coach, joined hundreds of industry moguls at this year’s iconic.23 conference! Tabatha uplifted the audience by sharing both her personal journey as a hair stylist as well as the significance of embodying your passion, power, and purpose in not just your work, but also your life. So, what juicy tips and “isms” did Tabatha impart upon us? Check out the 1min teaser for her session, below!
What Are You Afraid Of?
Whether it be the fear of success & your future self, the fear of missing out (FOMO), or the fear of what you believe other people might think of you, fear can undoubtedly hold you back, Tabatha says. What’s common between all of these different types of fear, though? Well, it’s the choices you make to move through them, she says. You can choose to lie in the wake of self-destruction, or you can choose to move forward. Either way, the choice is yours. Take stock of your fears, the feeling you experience when you sit with those fears, and ask yourself if you really are willing to let it hold you back. Understand that missed opportunities are hefty prices to pay.
“What has fear cost you?” –Tabatha Coffey
While being afraid is normal & human, it’s important that you aren’t letting fear dictate your choices—or the way you aim to live your life.
Choose Hard
“You are who you choose to be.” Our lives are comprised of a series of choices. Anything and everything that we have ever chosen to do has led us to where we currently are—wherever that may be. Tabatha explains that, in life, you often have an unhealthy option and a healthy option when making a decision. “Choose hard,” she says. More often than not, the healthy choice is going to be the more difficult of the two. Of course, not every crossroad you come to in life is going to be this black & white, though. Oftentimes, both choices are hard. It’s in these times that you need to ask yourself if the way you’re choosing to live is carrying you towards or away from your goals. Instead of living your life on autopilot, proactively strive to be the version of yourself that you want to be, Tabatha shares.
Be Authentic, Be Human
During the time when it feels like nothing’s going your way, it’s important to remember that our choices and goals aren’t linear. They probably won’t ever be! The journey we take to achieving our goals should be fluid, and often consists of both highs and lows, Tabatha explains. Take pride in the small victories, and lean on taking an incremental approach to success. By letting your core values be your North Star, you can ensure that you never stray from the correct path forward. At the end of the day, too, “your magic is someone else’s medicine.” Existing & potential clients come to your business to solve a problem that they’re experiencing—be proud of that. Be proud of yourself.
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