6 STEPS TO SUCCESS

LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT LISA STEPHENSON LETS US IN ON HER SECRETS

Successful people don’t wait for the right time or for next Monday. Bring your dreams, plans and changes to life with these tips from success coach, Lisa Stephenson...

PLAY AND PLAN BIG

Lisa recommends being ambitious in your dreams.

‘Consider what you want to be able to say about this life when you are 80 years old and sitting on the verandah, reflecting on the experiences you had,’ she says.

‘Successful people aren’t necessarily the ones who are the smartest or best educated – they are the ones who are brave enough to own what they want.’

MAKE YOURSELF YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PROJECT

Investing in you is the most important investment you will ever make, according to Lisa.

‘Successful people think strategically about how they are living and where they are heading,’ she says.

‘They often create a vision board, identify blockers and review their progress. Ask yourself, how can you make you, and your future, a priority?’

DO WHAT OTHER PEOPLE AREN’T PREPARED TO DO

How many times have you heard yourself, as well as friends and family, talk about what they wanted to do but never followed through?

‘Successful people do what’s required, they keep going even when it’s hard and they don’t want to,’ says Lisa.

‘Don’t wait and don’t give in – when your motivation has passed, it will be your commitment that keeps you going. Are you prepared to do what’s required?’

FIND YOUR TRIBE

According to Lisa, we should surround ourselves with people who want us to succeed, who will challenge us to be more, and who understand our true potential. ‘Your tribe extends beyond friends and family, they are people who will challenge you and celebrate you,’ she says. ‘Identify those in your world who you trust and will tell you the truth – no energy vampires allowed!’

GET UNCOMFORTABLE

To know what you are really capable of, you have to test out your resilience and capabilities, according to Lisa.

‘You are an ever-evolving complex person with so many things to learn and that is where your potential sits,’ she says.

‘Intentionally look for new experiences and meet people out of your network. When was the last time you felt really uncomfortable?’

BE RESOLUTE, COMMITTED AND COURAGEOUS

According to Lisa, the reality is it’s unlikely anyone else can create success for you.

‘There really is only one you on this planet, no single other person looks the same as you, has your beliefs or experiences,’ she explains.

‘As a coach, I’ve never met anyone who is an overnight success, so be brave on all the days you can manage it.’