Kathy's Connection
EXECUTIVE COACH AND CAREER FACILITATOR SPEAKS AT 29TH ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT CONFERENCE IN ELLENSBURG, WASHINGTON
Scott Ginsberg, The Name Tag Guy, and I drove three hours to the conference. We have known each for some time and routinely keep in touch. Yet, we were looking forward to the day we spoke at the same conference. The time had come.
Eight hundred people gather at Central Washington University to learn and reconnect with colleagues. Scott gave the keynote presentation on "The Power of Approachability." The next morning I presented on the "Basics of Intergenerational Communications."
After we were both done presenting, we got back in the car for the drive back to Portland, Oregon. We decided to go through White Pass. We turned a corner and there before was Mt. Rainer -- the sun shining on its' peak.
When I dropped Scott off at the friend's house he was staying, we hugged and smiled. The road trip provided hours of time to share ideas and see new things. The conference helped us both grow in different ways. Yet, most importantly we connected and shared...that is what networking is all about.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
If you are self-employed, when you deposit a check, immediately transfer a percentage into savings. You will be pleased when the money is there and available to pay your quarterly taxes.
Monday, June 26, 2006
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Kathy's Connection
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CAREER FACILITATOR ENJOYS COFFEE AND LUNCH DATES
As a professional with time as my asset, it is really important that I keep track of where I spending my time. Volunteer work? How much? I have figured out through Rotary I have the ability to really give back to my community on a number of projects.
Recently, I went to my ACT program and decided to get in touch with a number of people that I was "Thinking it would be great to connect with." It was such a pleasure for the person at the other end of the phone seemed delighted that I called.
It was a fun week and most important, I learned a great deal about the people I called. It was great!
I plan to do it again on Tuesday.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
Read a biography. Fascinating what you learn about
an individual when you read about his/her life. Most
of the time there are one-liners that really seem to
create an "aha."
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CAREER FACILITATOR ENJOYS COFFEE AND LUNCH DATES
As a professional with time as my asset, it is really important that I keep track of where I spending my time. Volunteer work? How much? I have figured out through Rotary I have the ability to really give back to my community on a number of projects.
Recently, I went to my ACT program and decided to get in touch with a number of people that I was "Thinking it would be great to connect with." It was such a pleasure for the person at the other end of the phone seemed delighted that I called.
It was a fun week and most important, I learned a great deal about the people I called. It was great!
I plan to do it again on Tuesday.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
Read a biography. Fascinating what you learn about
an individual when you read about his/her life. Most
of the time there are one-liners that really seem to
create an "aha."
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Kathy's Connection
EXECUTIVE COACH AND CAREER FACILITATOR IS COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER AT A CLARK COUNTY SKILLS
CENTER
It is such a honor be asked to be a Commencement Speaker. Then it sets in -- "What am I going to say that is meaningful to these young people going out into the world after studying two years to learn business skill?"
I ended up breaking my speech into four points:
1. Told them that my Executive Secretary degree right out of high school was really critical to my understanding of how the business world operates. It was there I learned how to write a clear, concise letter and how to shake hands well.
2. I stressed that if they were bi-lingual or multi-lingual, be sure to keep up their languages. My 86 year old mother continues to regret that she did not keep up her German that was spoken in her childhood home.
3. I emphasized that it was crucial that they keep learning new technology. In fact, I told them if they can get their hands on Microsoft's new Office Suite version, all the better. Stay ahead of the curve.
4. Finally, and this brought smiles to their faces, I told them to have fun. The "right career" should bring you fun and laughter.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
When going to an event, make sure you arrive early. You certainly can find your place to sit, move the program to your chair so that people know the place is already taken. Then go around and talk to people. You will be pleased with what you learn and who you get introduced to.
EXECUTIVE COACH AND CAREER FACILITATOR IS COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER AT A CLARK COUNTY SKILLS
CENTER
It is such a honor be asked to be a Commencement Speaker. Then it sets in -- "What am I going to say that is meaningful to these young people going out into the world after studying two years to learn business skill?"
I ended up breaking my speech into four points:
1. Told them that my Executive Secretary degree right out of high school was really critical to my understanding of how the business world operates. It was there I learned how to write a clear, concise letter and how to shake hands well.
2. I stressed that if they were bi-lingual or multi-lingual, be sure to keep up their languages. My 86 year old mother continues to regret that she did not keep up her German that was spoken in her childhood home.
3. I emphasized that it was crucial that they keep learning new technology. In fact, I told them if they can get their hands on Microsoft's new Office Suite version, all the better. Stay ahead of the curve.
4. Finally, and this brought smiles to their faces, I told them to have fun. The "right career" should bring you fun and laughter.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
When going to an event, make sure you arrive early. You certainly can find your place to sit, move the program to your chair so that people know the place is already taken. Then go around and talk to people. You will be pleased with what you learn and who you get introduced to.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Kathy's Connection
EXECUTIVE COACH AND CAREER FACILITATOR HELPS WELCOME ROTARY INTERNATIONAL TEAM FROM COSTA RICA AND PANAMA
This fall I will have been a Rotary member for fifteen years. It truly is one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had for the organization has so many different facets.
This team had been in the US for four weeks by the time they arrived in our community of Vancouver/Clark County Washington. They were tired, yet, willing to share information about their country and their lives as we took them around our community.
Once again, I realized that it was the simple gestures, like an understanding hug or asking about their families that brought smiles to their face. We can make communication really complicated by using big words and lots of them or we can keep it simple.
This week confirmed for me once again "It's the Little Things that make a difference."
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
If you want to check out a Rotary meeting,
just ask someone. More than likely, they will
be a Rotarian or know someone who would be willing
to take you to a meeting. Each Rotary has its' own
personality, so make sure you go to more than one so
you find the one that fits your style.
EXECUTIVE COACH AND CAREER FACILITATOR HELPS WELCOME ROTARY INTERNATIONAL TEAM FROM COSTA RICA AND PANAMA
This fall I will have been a Rotary member for fifteen years. It truly is one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had for the organization has so many different facets.
This team had been in the US for four weeks by the time they arrived in our community of Vancouver/Clark County Washington. They were tired, yet, willing to share information about their country and their lives as we took them around our community.
Once again, I realized that it was the simple gestures, like an understanding hug or asking about their families that brought smiles to their face. We can make communication really complicated by using big words and lots of them or we can keep it simple.
This week confirmed for me once again "It's the Little Things that make a difference."
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
If you want to check out a Rotary meeting,
just ask someone. More than likely, they will
be a Rotarian or know someone who would be willing
to take you to a meeting. Each Rotary has its' own
personality, so make sure you go to more than one so
you find the one that fits your style.
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