The Helper's Paradox- When Helping Hurts
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"The world does not need any more obligated helpers and healers. We've got enough. We need our healers and helpers that are coming from joy, choice, and contribution.”
--Wil Carlos, Visibility and Business Coach
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of hosting an enlightening discussion with Wil Carlos, a business coach with a spiritual twist. Our conversation centered around the Helper’s Paradox- unraveling its essence and exploring its implications for service providers.
[Listen to our entire conversation about the Helper’s Paradox here]
Our conversation covered some very interesting topics and questions:
- What is the helper’s paradox? Wil emphasizes the detrimental impact of approaching helping from a place of need and how this can hinder the healing of both the individual and the planet. [Listen at 6:02]
- The first steps to take when you’re struggling with the paradox- Wil dives into the pillars of the impostor complex- Procrastination, overwhelm, people-pleasing, and more [Listen at 8:03]
- How boundaries influence the helper’s paradox - Wil emphasizes the significance of healthy boundaries to avoid burnout and maintain well-being. Listen at 12:07]
- How to identify and clear limiting beliefs - He shares on how to identify specific negative voices and clear them energetically. He also walks us through a quick demonstration of how his process works [Listen at 15:19]
- The three major relationships - Wil identifies three major relationships that are crucial for business success: relationship with oneself, relationship with the world (visibility and work in the world), and relationship with God (or a divine/universal understanding). [Listen at 44:17]
[Listen to the full conversation here]
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