Susan Geear 2.0 – Living My Truth
Well here I am, finally stepping over the threshold and dusting off my world wide welcome mat. This entire process has been an extended metaphor for what I’m passionate about – living my truth and being authentic in the world. Arriving here has been a surprising journey, one filled with unexpected personal revelations.
Before shifting careers to Leadership Development, I lived in the world of technology. I’ve frequently been asked if I have a website. When I sheepishly replied ‘No,’ I was often met with surprise, given my technical background. I didn’t feel any urgency or need for me to have a web presence. I worked with a number of organizations that provided information about me and I was comfortable simply being found behind the scenes.
As the economy downspiraled, I responded and developed more consulting offers. With this evolution, I finally accepted the need to get myself on the web. I knew I required a designer who offered more than technical expertise, one that could truly create a site that reflected the essence of me and my work.
When I received his intake form, I was completely overwhelmed, nine pages?! I had to laugh as I know that overwhelm often plagues my clients when we first begin working together. The tables had turned on me, here I was sitting in the client’s seat. I noticed my resistance to having to define my work, I liked being all things to all people; don’t paint me into a corner!
Breathe… this is not what I’m committed to; I am committed to bridging world communities to establish collaboration and generate peace. So what does that look like? This was the fun part! I do love details, so deciding upon just right the colors, shading, fonts, and images were easy if time-consuming. The content only needed some minor updates, the site suddenly began to reveal itself and I was quite pleased.
Enter the final piece, this one, my first blog entry – paralysis!!! However, when I compassionately accepted my resistance, I realized that the fear was familiar. I felt like I was coming out again. I was about to reveal myself to the world! How would people respond? Would they find what I said meaningful or of value?
In the work that I do, I am my offer. I recognize that to forward truth and authenticity requires that I take risks, demonstrate my own vulnerability and speak my truth.
So here I am world! Through my blog it is my intent that you will be moved, inspired, educated, mobilized into action or into speaking your truth.
I welcome your feedback, comments, opinions and ideas.
Susan
awesome site! you are an inspiration to those around you…
Hi Susan,
Just read your blog and can hear your voice in the written word. You are an inspiration to all women in the world!
Deedee
great blog thank you