the Law of Attraction
by Corry ROBERTSON

Is there room for it in the Coach’s toolbox?

The premise for The Law of Attraction is that everything in the universe, including our thoughts, is energy which emits a vibration. The universe matches the energy that we emit and sends it back to us and that is how we attract circumstances into our life experience.

How it works:

1. The law brings you what you focus on so to ensure that the law works in your favor,
you must have a very clear mental picture of your desired outcome.

An example of a positive mental picture is:
I am so inspired and motivated now that my business is successful.

An example of a negative mental picture is:
I can’t get any clients.

In both cases the universe will match your thoughts and send you more of it.

2. It is not enough just to use the power of positive thinking. You must use your mind to create the image of what you want then use your heart to connect with the feelings you anticipate from achieving your desired outcome.

You must believe that your dreams will come true and get into a state of joy and gratitude as though they already have. When you raise your vibration to that level you are emitting the vibration that you want the universe to match and send back. In this state you are more attractive to others, you feel better, less prone to illness, more energetic, kinder, more generous, creative, etc. Not only will the universe reflect this back to you but so will the people you encounter along your journey. You will recognize the mirror effect by how joyous and grateful others appear.

3. Attraction
Recognize that the word ACTION is in the word attraction. Attraction is what happens when you take action to bring something into your life. You are the magnet that pulls experience to you.

Is there a practical reality in the positive effects of the law of attraction or is it just metaphysical mumbo-jumbo?

It is effective on a practical level because when you apply the law, you are taking these necessary steps towards success:

1. Establishing focus
2. When you believe you can manifest your desires you are more positive, optimistic and therefore your creative channels are open to exploring and creating possibilities.
3. Taking action.
4. Removing barriers.

Is The Law of Attraction a good item in the coach’s tool box? YES!


5. Establishing focus is essential for success
6. When you believe you can manifest your desires you are more positive, optimistic and therefore your creative channels are open to exploring and creating possibilities.
7. Taking action is 100% key to success.
8. Removing barriers. Essential for both the success of a coaching plan and for the effectiveness of the law of attraction.
9. The client is responsible for the outcome.
10. The law of attraction and coaching are about creating the future not dwelling the past.
11. The client sets the agenda.

Handle with caution:

Although I believe the Law of Attraction to be very compelling as well as inspiring in achieving success, I still have some unanswered questions. For example, The Law states that your experience is always a perfect match for what you think and what you feel. I agree that this is useful for overcoming issues that one really did bring on themselves such as bad relationships, dept, fitness challenges, career obstacles and the like. However I have not been able to understand how to position of the Law of Attraction in relation to the larger challenges in life. In the role of coach we must handle this very carefully and not only craft our discovery questioning with great skill but also be sure our clients are ready to explore if and how they could have attracted negative experience.

Unlike some of the gurus of the law of attraction I do not subscribe to the theory that the universe is your free catalogue to choose items from based on what you are in the mood for from day to day.

Although I believe the Law of Attraction to be very compelling as well as inspiring in achieving success, I also believe that it is very complex.

Corry Robertson, coach ICF
Professional business and personal coach.
www.potentialtoperformance.com