The Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, WY - Photograph by Enrique Fernandez, M. D.

Clouds.

The Teton Range: South, Middle and the Grand Teton.

Most. Almost. Utmost _TM

 How do these relate to professional consulting/coaching and especially you?

 This story will answer the question:

 The year was 1968 when I first heard the song "Both Sides Now” sung beautifully by Judy Collins. The following year, its creator, Joni Mitchell also recorded it. I've enjoyed it over the years and again recently as I was thinking about how to create this page. This time, these lyrics about clouds reminded me of the obstacles to achievement that life presents us:

"… but now they only block the sun

They rain and snow on everyone

So many things I could have done

But clouds got in my way…”

As I heard that, my mind’s eye visualized this photograph I made of the Teton Range during a spectacular sunrise at the Grand Teton National Park several years ago. There, rising in majestic progression and bathed in golden light, were the inspiring peaks of the South, Middle and Grand Teton. Below them, grey clouds of various sizes and shapes floated above the valley close to the peaks. I visualized the clouds as an imaginary obstacle to our human endeavor to utmost achievement. I remembered the words of my friend, Pastor Tim Storey, who teaches about most, almost and utmost success.

Those peaks are symbolic of the progression of our successes: 

• Often we are mostly successful…we reach the lower level.
• Sometimes, we almost make it to the top, but not quite. 
• Rarely do we experience the fulfillment of the utmost, The Grand success. This is the grand experience when we fulfill, we actualize our God given potential.

 Why is living an utmost experience uncommon?

Think about your past and present impediments, the clouds that "got in my way.”

Yes, there are usually a myriad of familiar, daily demands of your time and energy.  

There are responsibilities that you must fulfill artfully, with skill. 

Then there is the clutter of life’s distractions that get in your way. They are endless “little things” that, when added up, have a big way of distracting you from what is truly essential.

So, how do you determine what is really essential? 

Well, your character traits such as discipline, determination, discernment, wisdom and others are important to achieve your vision of utmost success.

However, they must be energized and fueled by other attributes from deeply within us. Things we don’t often think about as they seem to lie somewhat dormant within us. 

It is when we experience tragedy, triumph, a transition or want to tune-up the quality of our lives, that is the time to reflect upon our attributes and beliefs.

It is the time to look within and reach for the answers that lie within you.

Critical questions for you to contemplate are:

• Do I have Clarity of identity?
• Do I have Conviction of purpose?
• Do I have the Courage to actualize my potential?

The answers will renew you and fuel your focus on your vision of utmost success.

As you seek to make the answers actionable, you will also likely find that some of the obstacles are very real. At other times, they are as imaginary and evanescent as clouds that dissipate with the wind. It is empowering to be able to conceive a different perspective, clear the clouds and achieve clarity of reality.

Sometimes we can do that on our own, perhaps quickly. More commonly, it is a slow and costly process that is accompanied by struggle.

There are times when someone, such as a professional consultant/coach, who has a rich repertoire of experience, can guide you to develop a different perspective that will help you dissipate the clouds that block your rise to the top. This will accelerate the climb to your utmost success and in so doing, actualize your potential. I am confident that as your professional consultant/coach, I provide:

• Guidance through your Mid or End of Career Transition
• Personal & Professional Development

So reach out for guidance to experience the utmost expression of your purpose. 

I welcome you to request a complimentary, introductory conversation. To do so, please read the invitation below and click the link at the end. This will present you with some questions about yourself to complete. 

I will personally review your comments and contact you promptly. 

Thank you for the information! This will help prepare both you and I to make the most of our conversation.

Reflect. Reenergize. Renew. _TM   

I look forward to hearing from you,

Enrique