Positive Results by Sabrina

The thing about coaching, is it has allowed, or more likely forced me to review my credentials and experiences. I’ve regularly been asked about the skills I possess and how they separate me from others. This is not something I believe adults think about often enough. Each time, my reflex has been one of doubt and fear. Maybe I don’t possess any special skills. Maybe I’m not cut out to be here…

When you apply for a new job, you review your resume to sell yourself to outsiders. But how often do you review it to remind yourself of how awesome you are?

I often don’t feel like I have many examples of my strengths and abilities at the ready. I wonder what I’ve done to prove my worth, until someone forces me to review my accomplishments.

I’ve shown my bravery regularly throughout my twenties, thirties and now forties, trying many new things without previous examples proving I could handle it.

I set my sights on, and applied to, UC Berkeley without having set footsteps to follow.

I went into direct sales without knowing anyone in the industry.

I applied for new jobs, in new industries, without having previous experience or knowing what I was getting myself into.

I joined a running group without knowing a single person there. 

The list goes on when I truly stop to give myself permission to think about it.

Each time, I built a family and circle of support beyond anyone’s wildest dreams. I chose to be brave and trust my heart. My gut told me NO. Of course it did. My gut operates from a place of protection. It does not regularly encourage me to go into unchartered territories. But my heart does. My heart desires adventure. My heart desires connection. My heart desires the ability to change the world. Every time I’ve chosen to be BRAVE, it was my heart leading the way. And so far, it hasn’t been wrong.

I have plenty of examples from each of these choices, where I was filled with fear and almost didn’t show up. I have examples of when my fears held me back, gave me pause or amplified the voices in my head to a level that drowned out the hope in my heart. But I’m still here. I have more examples of when the fear didn’t win. When I bravely showed up, spoke up and showed out. I know that when I was brave, I met the people who saved my life. I know that when I was truly brave, I inspired others, allowing them to lean into their bravery and make a difference in the communities around them. 

In 2025, as I choose to be FIERCELY BRAVE, it is my heart that leads with HOPE, COMMUNITY AND FAMILY at the forefront. It is my gut that leads with DEDICATION. 

When I look around our communities and see the shortcomings, holes and weaknesses, my heart is filled with hope that I can show up Fiercely to make a difference. I am hopeful that I can remain open to new opportunities. I can listen attentively to the fears of athletes around us and help guide their way to solutions and growth. I remain dedicated to my own growth and I can continue to build my community of coaches and change makers to help connect athletes to the connections they seek and aren’t aware of. 

I am leaning into my vulnerability to share pieces of my story that I didn’t think needed to be shared. I am realizing that there are women out there today who are where I once was. You beautiful, fierce, brave women need to know that you are not alone in your fears. You are capable of achieving so much more than you realize. There are coaches willing and able to help you change your life. There is a community of like minded people just waiting for you on the other side of that first brave step forward. When you’re ready to listen to that small voice inside of you, whether it lay in your heart, mind or gut, you will see more opportunities than obstacles in front of you. Each day may be a challenge, as you start to build momentum, but with dedication and support, you can get to the place where your list of accomplishments fills you with more pride than you imagined.