Funny thing: frequently my clients and I delve into this question. Why? Because pretty much everyone on the planet is deeply impacted by something called “childhood wounds.”
Even if you had a normal, healthy childhood, you have these wounds. Everyone does. You don’t have to have been abused or neglected to have them.
There’s a great book about relationships called “Getting the Love You Want,” by Harville Hendrix. I reference it a lot in my work with leaders and executives because, while Hendrix wrote the book for intimate relationships, the underlying principles actually hold true for our work relationships as well.
If you’ve ever found that a certain personality type or somebody at each job just bugs you, or you’ve struggled to get along or connect with coworkers, if you’ve ever found similar patterns that show up at multiple jobs, then it could be related to childhood wounds.
Now, coaching isn’t the same as therapy, but with coaching, you can learn how to stop these old patterns and wounds from sabotaging your success. It’s a fascinating exploration and well worth your time.
So take a moment and ponder this: what about your childhood affects you to this day? And, what patterns have shown up for you in each position you’ve had?
