Navigating Rejection: Permission to Tweak and Thrive

Tanesha Moody
Jun 28
3 min read

Navigating Rejection: Permission to Tweak and Thrive

Navigating Rejection & Acceptance - Full Out Coaching - Tanesha L. Moody

Navigating rejection isn’t one-size-fits-all. What works brilliantly for one person might not land the same for another—and that’s okay. In fact, it’s encouraged! Navigating rejection, like life, requires personalization, flexibility, and the courage to tweak your approach.

When I coach clients, we start with a foundation. Coaching isn’t about charging headfirst into the abyss—it’s about setting up the space for growth, curiosity, and discovery. Before diving into their challenges, we go through a few steps to clear the mental and emotional decks.

This is what the foundational moments look like for my clients and me:

Clear the Space: Both my client and I pause to acknowledge anything distracting us from being fully present. Maybe they’ve just returned from errands, or I’ve been wrangling my cat Kiwi off my laptop (a regular occurrence). Clearing the space isn’t just practical; it’s symbolic. It’s about stepping fully into the present moment and committing to the work ahead.
Set the Tone: We intentionally design our relationship. This isn’t just for new clients—it’s something we revisit periodically to refine how we collaborate. Confidentiality, honesty, courage, and showing up authentically are always on the table.
Seek Permission: Before coaching begins, I ask permission. Why? Because coaching is a partnership. This step establishes trust, sets boundaries, and empowers the client to take the lead in their growth journey.

It’s during these foundational moments that I ask: What would you like to modify for today’s session?

Rarely does a client request a significant change, but when they do, it’s a game-changer. Modifications allow us to adapt the session to current needs, lessons learned, or even the unexpected curveballs life throws our way.

This flexibility is something I want to offer you as you navigate rejection. Think of it as an invitation to:

Slice out what doesn’t serve you.
Sprinkle in what feels more authentic.
Cook up your own techniques.

Rejection isn’t static; it shifts with context, timing, and circumstances. Your approach to navigating it should evolve, too.

Sometimes, we need permission to pivot. So here it is: permission granted. Do your thing!

Take what resonates from any navigating rejection techniques you’ve learned—whether from this series or your own experiences—and make them yours. Adjust, experiment, and iterate.

Here are a few examples of how you might modify:

If journaling about rejection doesn’t work for you, maybe try voice notes or sketching your feelings instead.
If “laughing off rejection” feels forced, try sitting with the discomfort in stillness before reframing it.
If “celebrating rejection” feels too daunting, start small: acknowledge the courage it took to put yourself out there.

The beauty of these modifications is that they’re entirely yours. There’s no right or wrong way to navigate rejection—there’s only your way.

As your own personal life expert, you’re in the driver’s seat. The techniques I share are guideposts, not mandates. Modify them to suit your journey. In fact, some of the best insights I’ve gained about rejection have come from clients who innovated on what we explored together.

Coaching, like navigating rejection, thrives on flexibility. When we adapt to the moment, we open ourselves to new possibilities and deeper growth.

Rejection isn’t a straight path—it’s a winding journey. By embracing modifications, you’re not just surviving rejection—you’re thriving through it. Let’s navigate this together.

What’s one navigating rejection tactic you could tweak to make it your own? Let’s talk about it in the comments—or better yet, share your own rejection-navigation hack!

Navigating Rejection: Permission to Tweak and Thrive

https://www.taneshalmoody.com/coaching

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