Finding Our Niche
Has anyone read Nick Williams Book, The Work We Were Born to Do: Find the Work You Love, Love the Work You Do
I found he asks a lot of creative questions. And, some thought provoking comments!
What do you think of this?
“We all long to find our niche, a place where we belong, where our presence is valued and celebrated, where our talents and skills are known and honoured. Finding our niche is finding where we belong, a place not subject to competition, because only we can fill that place in that way, recognising our uniqueness. Many people tailor their dreams and aspirations to match their circumstances, but we can adjust our circumstances to our aspirations and build from the inside out. The true joy of work is finding the best inside us, and identifying ways of sharing it and enriching the lives of others through our gifts.
Here are some characteristics of finding our niche:
• Our inner and outer worlds become more integrated and balanced
• We can be more of our natural shape, our natural self
• Work and pleasure are unified
• We feel recognised
• We are in a place where we feel safe and belong
• We are home
• We are in alignment with ourselves and have integrity
• We are on track and on purpose
• We support the spiritual side of ourselves in work
• Our niche fits in beautifully with other people’s niches
• We are the right shape in the right hole, a good fit
• Our work is worthwhile and important
• Our joy in doing our work is the reward of our work, not just approval or external rewards
The work we were born to do is about our choices, based on our inner and outer needs and desires. It is unique for each of us. As each of us finds or creates our natural niche, we help others to find theirs, just as we were helped by those who showed us some direction”.
My vision for those who find their way to the Development Compass is that it evolves as a place where we can meet ourselves – via the Foundation Course - in a way where we find our fundamental self answered, and know where our natural niche is.
I know I am happy to be working within my niche, where my signature strengths flow, and with people I am energised by.
How about you, what are you finding out about your niche, and how to use yourself in ways that stretch you and cause you to enjoy growing and evolving?
The Work We Were Born to Do: Find the Work You Love, Love the Work You Do
