From Awareness Builder 101: Chapter 26

26. Talent

 

They come in many different ways. Some are breathtaking, other are less impressive. Some are mind blowing, other are hilarious. Sometimes you wonder how on earth it’s possible, sometimes you wonder what got into that person. Sometimes you can’t believe nobody ever discovered this gifted person before, sometimes you hope somebody would have told them to try something else.

Some need a second chance, some steal your heart in seconds. Some make you laugh, some make you cry. Some are still very young, some are more senior. Some sing, some dance, comedy, fine arts, or not so artistic at all…

And it feels many more words are needed to capture the variety of people who come to one of these talent shows. Whether it is Britain, America or whichever country Got Talent, people just love participating in these shows. Some even fly all over the world to participate. The reason being, and it feels that they all have that in common, they want to bring a smile to our face or warm our heart.

 

Some are more experienced performing artists, not seldom it’s the first time a participant is on stage.

Frequently the person on stage didn’t sign up themselves, a loved one did it for them.

Where some are (very) convinced of their talent, others aren’t at all. They shake and shiver, they giggle or can hardly speak. Sometimes I worry a bit and hope they won’t faint from the stress they’re experiencing.

Yet these are the participants I admire most! Imagine the courage it takes for them to walk on to that stage and stand in front of a critical jury and a huge audience. All the spotlights on them where they actually prefer to be hiding somewhere else. To me these participants are winners even before they even do anything. They’ve overcome a huge obstacle, the biggest obstacle between us and our success.

By walking onto that stage, they overcame themselves. Scared like hell, but they did it. They are champions because they’ve won one of the biggest battles we can fight in our lives; they’ve conquered their lack of self-trust and self-esteem. Their desire to share their talent with the world eventually got bigger than the monsters who tried to keep them hiding behind the curtains.

And when they open their mouth to start singing, frequently it is way beyond anyone would expect based on their entrance, based on their selfpresentation. When they connect with that talent that lives in them, they transform from a shy child into a bright and shining star. It is as if another part of them takes over, the part that knowns and trusts. The part that totally believes in them; their inner power.

To them it is not about winning that show, they’ve already claimed victory.

 

Where in your life are you ready to claim victory? Like them, you may be too shy to become that champion.

 

The truth is, you already are. All it takes, is you stepping into it and own your talents.

 

 

Journaling questions for this chapter:

 

Where do I need to claim victory before (or even without) going on stage?

 

What is the talent I’m hiding and long to embrace?

 

What do I choose to step into, or let go of, so I can let my star shine?

 

 

© 2025. Alex Verlek, Coaching Works International.

 

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