As many more people started to turn within to explore deep, existential questions like “Why am I here?” and “What is the purpose of my life?” their search for answers very often would lead to researching the spirituality angle.
It’s not because spirituality is the only tool to help you understand such questions, but it’s definitely something that will show you new perspectives. And looking at our existence from a different view is exactly what helps us understand who we really are.
Spiritual development shifts the way you look at life
Just imagine if you had been using your smartphone for a year when one day someone shows you a feature that you never knew about. A silly example perhaps, but it perfectly expresses how our own development journey goes. If you live your life the same way, don’t expect to experience much improvement.
If you don’t open yourself up to new perspectives, you’ll remain the same person you were 10 years ago.
Change is scary for many of you, I know. I’m one of those “lucky” ones who thrive on change. In fact, routine is what makes me scared. But I’m fully aware that not everyone functions this way and most people prefer to have stability and certainty in their lives. Both ways are perfectly fine.
You need to do what feels right for you, however, if you want to develop your mindset and behaviour, you need to balance things out. In my case, I would introduce some routines in my life to keep my focus. In case you’re scared of changes, then you’d need to shake things up every once in a while. Do you see where I’m going with this?
But let’s go back to the title of this post for a bit. What is the purpose of spirituality? Why am I talking about changes and perspectives? Well, it’s very simple: these two questions go very much hand in hand.
Spiritual development changes you
When you start looking at your life from a different angle with the help of sacred teachings, mindfulness methods or esoteric practices, you experience a transformation within you. Something moves.
Blocked energies, belief systems, perspectives. Your essence shifts as your consciousness gradually elevates.
By now, you’ve definitely heard the expression: raising the collective consciousness. The way this elevation can happen is through change. When things are put into motion, energy accelerates. When your own inner development has some traction, guess what that creates? Energy. Physics and spiritual development have a lot in common when you shift your perspective.
You are already a part of the collective shift
Whether you like it or not, you are a fraction of the collective consciousness. What you do with that role is up to you. Do you dim down your energy to just float through this experience or do you turn up your brightness to illuminate the collective even more?
This is the beauty of this game called: human life. You have the power to make your decisions and each of those decisions will lead you down a different path. While I personally believe that we have a higher purpose to fulfil, ultimately we are able to choose certain paths and navigate through them.
When you are a spiritual entrepreneur, finding the right business support can sometimes feel like navigating through a dense forest. The terms “spiritual business coach” and “spiritual business mentor” are often used interchangeably, adding to the confusion. So let me shed some light on this topic and help you choose the right guide for your journey.
Do you need a coach or do you need a mentor to help your spiritual business? There are actually a lot of key differences between these two guides.
And you can end up feeling a bit disappointed if you pick the wrong option for you.
Business coach vs business mentor: what’s the difference?
Before we jump into how to choose the right spiritual business help, let’s clarify the core differences between a coach and a mentor.
The Business Coach
TLDR: a coach doesn’t tell, a coach asks.
It’s not the job of a spiritual business coach to give you answers. Think of a coach as your thought-provoking guide. Their primary role isn’t to hand you all the answers on a silver platter but rather to ignite the light within you and lead you towards clarity. Coaches use the power of questions to help you shift your perspective, encouraging you to see things from new angles. They won’t tell you exactly what to do or provide black-and-white answers, but they will empower you to tap into your own wisdom and make informed decisions.
The Business Mentor
TLDR: a mentor tells and gives advice.
The biggest asset of a spiritual business mentor is real-life experience. Now, imagine a mentor as the wise sage on the mountaintop. They have a big-picture view of what’s happening around them. Mentors have been where you want to go, and they’re here to provide you with specific guidance based on their real-life experiences. They lead by example and are your go-to source for clear, actionable advice. Mentors are like the compass that points you in the right direction, drawing from their wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Blurring the lines of spiritual business coaching and mentoring
Here’s where it gets interesting. Many experienced business mentors often blend coaching and mentoring techniques. If you get to work with a seasoned spiritual business coach, they might seamlessly incorporate mentoring aspects into their coaching sessions. This can be incredibly valuable because it combines the best of both worlds – the ability to explore your own insights while benefiting from their real-world wisdom.
Now that you understand the difference between a mentor and coach, how do you decide which one you need? It all comes down to a very important question:
Do I need a fresh perspective or specific advice about what to do?
➡️ If you’re seeking clarity on your spiritual business path and want to explore your goals from different angles, then a spiritual coach is your guide. They’ll help you bring your inner wisdom to the surface and empower you to make decisions aligned with your purpose.
➡️ If you’re looking for specific answers, actionable steps, and insights based on someone’s direct experience in the spiritual business world, then a spiritual mentor is what you need. They’ll provide you with practical advice and act as a roadmap to help you reach your goals confidently.
The Pros and Cons of Choosing a Mentor
When considering a spiritual business mentor to support you, it’s essential to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages to make a decision easier.
PROS
Real-Life Experience: Mentors offer invaluable insights derived from their own experiences in the spiritual business world, providing you with practical, tried-and-tested advice.
Accelerated Learning: When you’re guided by someone who has been there and done that, you can fast-track your progress, potentially avoiding common mistakes.
Expanded tribe: Mentors often have extensive networks, which can open doors to valuable connections, partnerships, and opportunities within the spiritual community.
CONS
Limited Availability: Mentors, especially experienced ones, can have limited spaces for new clients, making it challenging to secure regular access to guidance and support.
Dependency Risk: Even though a solid mentor will develop your entrepreneurial skillset, it’s up to you to put them into practice. Relying solely on a mentor’s advice will not do you good in the long-term so make sure you try your wings during the mentoring process.
Potential Mismatch: Finding the right spiritual biz mentor who resonates with your soulful business goals and values can take some time so always follow your intuition! If someone doesn’t feel like the right partner, don’t say yes to working with them.
The Pros and Cons of Choosing a Coach
Now let’s have a look at some of the key advantages and disadvantages of choosing to work with a spiritual business coach.
PROS
Accountability: One of the best things about working with a spiritual business coach is that they double up as your accountability buddy. They can really help you stay on track with your vision and motivate you to take action.
Focused Expertise: When you opt for a specialist coach (eg social media, public speaking, sales etc), they bring specialized expertise in various aspects of the spiritual business world. This is extremely important when you have specific challenges.
Increased Motivation: A spiritual business coach would also regularly check in with you and help you with your goal-setting process. This combo can really boost your commitment to achieving your vision as it keeps your motivation high.
CONS
Time commitment: Effective coaching takes time. Don’t expect a significant transformation from one session. Spiritual business coaching sessions only bring lasting improvement when you actively implement what you learn and execute your homework in between sessions.
Inexperienced coaches: In recent years, the term “coach” exploded, which also means that the market sadly became oversaturated with inexperienced people who hide behind the coach title without any formal training or experience. Before you choose a spiritual business coach, ask for examples of their relevant experience, qualifications or training.
Potential mismatch: yes, this is something that’s true for both mentors and coaches. Your personal compatibility is so important when you are looking for support for your spiritual business. Remember to really listen to your intuition.
Your spiritual business is an extension of your energy
All things considered, when you are looking for a spiritual business coach or a mentor, consider first where you are on your journey. Then look at which type of support you actually need (guidance or advice). Finally, keep in mind that a skilled coach will use mentoring techniques and an experienced mentor will use coaching methods 😊 The lines between coaching and mentoring often blur but ultimately the right choice will come down to your own intuition.
Whichever option you choose, just know that your spiritual business journey is a unique experience. Your soulful business is an extension of your own energy. So embrace the guidance that resonates the most with your soul, and watch your business improve in alignment with your higher self’s calling.
Is Timi Orosz a spiritual business coach or a mentor?
Hi, it’s Timi 👋
I’m a spiritual business mentor with a ton of coaching methods up my sleeve (NLP coaching is my personal favourite). I received my first coach training in team & process improvement in 2009 when I was working with the largest bank in the UK. Since then I built marketing departments and teams, launched a 25-room hotel in Malta and headed a career coaching company’s strategy before launching my own spiritual business: Connect One Marketing.
Sometimes you just need a spark of clarity. I remember when a few years ago I felt so overwhelmed about my options. I knew that I’m here for a reason and I need to make a positive impact on the world somehow. There was only one issue:
I was clueless about what to do and how to start.
I was stressing myself out, becoming very impatient & frustrated about what I needed to do. I felt that I was wasting my potential.
I kept hearing amazing feedback from my friends and colleagues that I was already inspiring people around me. But deep inside I knew, this wasn’t enough. I was certain that I could do so much more for humanity.
Any of this sounds familiar?
You’re not alone.
So many of us feel this strange something inside. Like we’re supposed to be doing something big & impactful but somehow we forgot what that is.
I started remembering my mission.
I was gaining better clarity over the years and now looking back, I can pinpoint exactly what helped me figure out what my soul actually wanted me to do. Here are some of the major catalysts that led me to clarity:
Genuine conversations with other changemakers
Deep internal work about defining my values
Understanding how my weakness (being impatient) was my biggest strength
Writing a list of my fears and going through them one by one
Reaching out to people who were more developed than me in certain areas
Investing in my own development, not just financially but allocating time for my learning
This list could go on, however, I wanted to share the key milestones hoping that you can also start paying more attention to yours. And as I promised you a fun and soulful exercise to help you remember your mission, here it is.
Your soulful exercise
➡️ Grab a pen & paper or open a new document on your laptop.
✅ List 10 people that you know or connected with somehow (friends, ex-colleagues, neighbours, relatives, that inspiring person you chatted with in a Facebook group, etc).
📣 Reach out to them and ask them to describe you in 2 sentences as if you were a product they’re writing a 5-star review for. I know it sounds weird but let me explain what it will help you with.
First of all, you’ll see what people notice in you as your inspiring/empowering and positive personality traits. You’ll probably be a little surprised when you’ll start seeing a pattern. What repeats the most, is the clue to your soulful mission. Our personal traits heavily reflect what we’re supposed to be doing in life.
And secondly, you’ll have a good laugh about this, what’s not to love about that? 😁
Enjoy the exercise and please share with me what you discovered. You can DM me on Instagram or TikTok any time.
How do you figure out your purpose in life? What is your spiritual mission?
Spiritual awakening is messy, yes. Especially when a regular career no longer fulfils you as you realise that you are here on a mission.
These heavy questions can either propel you to become more aligned with your spiritual mission or they’ll keep you up at night if you don’t have the answers.
Our spiritual journeys are all different and we all have a different mission to fulfil. To find your purpose and your mission, you need to understand how to start looking for the answers. They don’t always show up magically (we so wish they did!) so you need to become more self-aware to discover what you’re meant to be doing in this life.
In this video, I show you a couple of ways to: • understand why you still don’t know what your mission is • how you can finally start living in alignment with your higher self
As a spiritual business mentor, I support people like you to start making a living out of your spiritual calling while you are making a positive impact in the world.
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