The Inspiration Code

The “Inspire Path”

Every now and then, a conversation becomes a pivotal moment in your life. It makes you look at yourself differently and opens your mind to new possibilities. Afterward, you feel energy, hope and motivation.

Inspirational conversations often precede a change in direction or a big decision. Your partner in this conversation is someone who recognizes your talents and encourages you to articulate and take action on your ambitions. Inspiring conversations don’t focus on advice or mentoring. They invite you to identify your dreams and celebrate your potential.

Inspiring conversations have three components. First, they are transcendent, enabling you to see beyond the everyday so you notice exciting possibilities. Second, they motivate you to act on your vision. Third, you become receptive to their influence, and that evokes a positive response. You can’t make inspiration happen. Instead, something outside yourself acts as a trigger. To inspire others, become a catalyst for insight and creativity.

To inspire someone through conversation, embody the following four traits of the Inspire Path model:

1. “Present”