How to discover your super powers as a coach or business owner

Today I’m talking about how you can discover what your “super powers” are, and how you can learn to use them as a coach or business owner.

Many new entrepreneurs come to me knowing that they want to create a business, but one of the very first things they struggle with is knowing what kind of product or service to provide.

If you go into your new business venture by just saying, “I’m gonna offer XYZ product or service,” you might be missing a really key step in the process that could potentially put you out of business.

One of the most important steps most new entrepreneurs overlook is discovering what their super power is. Your super power is essentially your unique gift or ability that you can offer to the world.

The reason you want to make sure you are tapping into your super power BEFORE you create a product or service is because you may end up creating something that can be easily replicated by JUST ANYONE.

And that’s not good…

When you tap into your super power, you are tapping into a very unique skill set that is hard for others to replicate or recreate. It makes you, well… YOU. And it ends up being the real reason you are probably even put on this Earth.

Whoa! Yeah, it’s a pretty big deal.

It’s something you want to discover as early as possible, AND it’s something you want to hone, practice, nurture and master AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.

Because the better you get at it, the more refined and developed your super power becomes.

How every super hero discovers their super powers

Think of any super hero movie for a minute with me. There’s always the storyline about how they discovered they had their unique ability. They struggle with it at first because it makes them VERY DIFFERENT from everyone else… so much so that they maybe hide their gift or try to blend in with everyone else.

And then something major happens in their life, and they feel this DEEP CALLING to let their ability out. Or they stumble upon it in a moment of trying to help, and BOOM, the cat is let out of the bag. Suddenly, they have to come to grips with this unique part of them that MUST BE dealt with or accepted.

Then the plot thickens from there… but ultimately, the super hero learns that they are NEEDED and their gift can be utilized (hopefully for good!)

You are not that much different from the average super hero!

Did you know that you have unique skills and abilities that you have probably been hiding, suppressing, or totally oblivious to?

How do you begin to discover your own super powers?

Discovering your own super powers really starts with being aligned to your true self. When you are living authentically, and being true to your natural gifts and abilities, then your super powers have room to flourish.

Living authentically means you don’t hide who you really are. You don’t diminish yourself to “fit in” or be accepted. Instead, you live and speak confidently, and you continue to nourish and learn more about how to unleash your true potential with time.

Watch this YouTube where I share more about discovering your Super Powers:

What does it look like when you are not aligned or living authentically?

One of the most common reasons people have trouble aligning to their super powers is they get caught up in the mind… what I call “spinning their wheels.” This can happen when you allow your doubting mind and negative thoughts to take over. Often, this is a result of being in your ego and operating from your fears, doubts, and worries.

One way to tell if you are “spinning” is to observe yourself during the day and at night. Notice if your thoughts take over and make it incredibly hard to accomplish anything (during the day) or sleep well (at night). If this is happening, it could indicate you are wasting precious time and energy? You could be doing so many better things with your time, including creating new tools for your clients, writing a post that helps serve others, or just enjoying your life doing things you love!

You can shift this by getting yourself back into alignment. Interrupt the thought process so you don’t find yourself going down the rabbit hole of negativity. Get up, take a walk, get out in nature or DO SOMETHING FOR SOMEONE ELSE. One of the easiest ways to get aligned and tap into your super powers is to help someone else. The moment you start helping someone, you start to see your super powers and what you are good at… this is a much better place to be if you are wanting to figure out how you can help through coaching or with a business.

How you can tap into your own super powers

One of the easiest ways to tap into your own super powers is to ask yourself what is something you do naturally with people. Maybe you have been using your super powers all along and just didn’t realize they were a SUPER POWER. When you can do something naturally (something that doesn’t come easily to others), it’s often very easy to overlook.

I discovered my own unique gifts only after someone pointed out to me that I was not acting on my natural abilities. I went to a coach for help because I was feeling off my purpose. After talking with her, she pointed out to me that I was sitting by while people were struggling, even though I knew how to get them unstuck. She gave me an example that I will never forget. She told me it’s like I was walking along on a busy street and came across a crying young child and then DID NOTHING ABOUT IT!

I suddenly felt so guilty and cringed at the thought that I had been hiding my abilities for so long. This woke me up! It shook me to my core and taught me that my purpose had been with me all along, and there were people waiting for me to help them.

What is your unique gift, your super power?

Discovering your super power is often a natural process for most people. And if you have been feeling the calling or nudging to help people, then most likely, your super power is trying to emerge.

One way to know if you have landed on your super power is to ask yourself if it is an ability that could be replicated by a machine or computer. AI (artificial intelligence) is a real thing, and it is already being utilized in many industries. Robots, computers, and devices are being created to not only mimic mundane tasks that can be done by human beings, but also to do things humans are not capable of. Often, AI can do the tasks faster, longer, and non-stop… whereas, a human has limitations.

But a human super power is different. It is something that AI could never replicate. A super power is a gift or ability that comes from a combination of your DNA, your past experiences, your ability to grow and adapt, and your willingness to allow it to be exposed and utilized. It usually cannot be replicated by machines or computers. This gift makes you unique and an asset. You want to start tapping into these abilities now because many companies are starting to use AI to replace humans in the workforce. If you want to stay viable in the workplace or even be valued if you have your own business, you NEED to learn to tap into your gift NOW!

How can I discover more about my gifts and super powers?

One of the best ways to discover more about your own super powers is to be around people who seem to have a grasp of their own. They can often act as a reflection of what is possible, and this can help you awaken your gifts inside of you.

Another way to discover your super powers is to begin to use them and practice so you can develop them. Get a teacher, mentor, or coach, so you can be in the energy of someone who has mastered (or is working towards mastering) their gifts. This will help you learn, expand, and grow so you can keep moving forward through all the challenges that will arise as you work with your gift. Read more here about how working with your gifts will help you to build confidence as a coach.

How can knowing my super power help me be successful with my business?

Knowing your super power is going to set the whole tone for your business. It will help you come up with products, services, offers, and courses. It can be conveyed in your branding, and it is what people will love most about you. The more you shine your gift in a helpful way, the more you will see the right clients matching up with you. They will become your fans, and it might even inspire them to own their own gifts.

In a nutshell, it is essential to unlock your super power if you are wanting to set yourself apart in your industry. So much so, that I often counsel people to worry less about their marketing and to focus more on their unique gift and honing their craft. When you get comfortable with using your super power to help others, you will naturally attract repeat clients and you won’t need to worry about marketing.

There is also something that is very fulfilling about discovering and utilizing your super powers, gifts, and abilities. I know when I discovered mine, I felt like I was finally living in my purpose. When my clients discover theirs for the first time, they often light up with excitement and joy because they feel as though they can truly be themselves doing the work they were meant to be doing all along.

What about you? Have you discovered your super power yet? What have you been feeling the nagging or urging to do lately? Share below or reach out to us with questions!