It was such a huge relief. I could feel the weight, the pressure of “what if’s” and “how come’s” and “supposed to’s” falling off of my shoulders and chest. It was 2013, pre-Lark’s Song, when I was exposed to the power of coaching in my grad-school ‘Life Coaching’ elective and I finally knew I had found the career I longed to pursue. After navigating my bachelor’s degree and now my master’s degree with uncertain vision, finding a sense of profound resonance felt like coming home after years of travel. I promptly asked the instructor, Megan, out to coffee and eagerly asked if she needed an apprentice. That conversation led to my year-long graduate school internship with Lark’s Song, starting the day of the Lark’s Song Launch Party in late 2013.
Since that time, I have held several roles within the Lark’s Song community - intern, LSCC-in-Training, collective coach, LSCC, LSCC Community Coach, & Culture Care Coach. Though my roles have each varied greatly, the deep sense of purpose and alignment has never changed. I have always had permission to dream and create under the wings of Lark’ s Song - to bring my whole self and discover more of my soul than I previously knew. Alongside others in the Lark’s Song community, I have been generously and persistently invited to become a part of the Lark’s Song that awakens courage.
As I transition into a new season - anticipating moving, getting married to the man I love, and deepening roots with family - it is clear that through these transitions my energy and attentiveness are called for in a more focused way. In order to honor the joy and fullness of this season, I have decided to transition off of the Lark’s Song team for now. I’m so incredibly grateful for the relational stability and servant leader culture that is built into the essence of Lark’s Song to make this transition one of celebration and delight.
To all my fellow LSCC’s - I’m grateful for the role I have had in training many of you, and have been challenged toward my own growth because of your grit and vibrance. Let’s continue to live according to the reality that the world is alive.
To the Lark’s Song team - I see you all bringing your brilliance in service of a fulfilled and flourishing world. Thank you so much for the gift of our partnerships and friendships.
To Megan - Thank you for saying “yes” so profoundly to an eager 23-year-old who knew she had finally found deep resonance and a sense of belonging. You changed my life in more ways than I will ever be able to tally.
I look forward with a sense of sacred anticipation to witnessing the growth and impact of Lark’s Song as the song continues to unfold and flow in this new season.
With gratitude,
Emily