Want to Help Someone Move Forward?

We recently asked our Facebook followers, "What would you say to someone who knows she should move forward, but doesn't?" We thought the insights would be useful to all, and put a few of them below.

Stephanie Cornett: "Select 3-4 friends to serve as a support group, giving you room but holding you accountable to make change."

Joelle Brinkley: "Let her know that she first needs to assess where she is. You have to take stock of where you are now and how you got this way. Everything you need to move forward is within you. If you have issues to deal with, see a counselor. If you are just stuck, find a life coach. And then take a leap into life."

Sarah Woodall: "Ask her what she really wants–the big career or more time at home, and to be honest with herself. If the choice is the big career tell her she will need: optimism, resilience, to trust her own judgment about whether she can get there, listen to others' advice but don't necessarily accept it, a mentor and good luck. Anything is possible, hard work and the right mindset help."

Barbara Toback: "I would ask her what is stopping her."

Ranny Levy: "I agree with Sarah. Ask her: What is it that you really want? What is it that would make you happy? Repeat."

In the upcoming weeks we will be asking more questions and would like to have your input. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.