Kathy's Connection

EXECUTIVE COACH AND CAREER FACILITATOR ATTENDS GOVERNOR'S COMBINED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE CONFERENCE

People often ask me how I determine what events I want to go to. First of all, I determine if I can answer "yes" two either one of these questions: Will I enjoy it? Will I learn something?

If the answer to one of them is "yes," I make out my check and send in my reservation. Then once it is written into my calendar it is a go for sure.

This week I attended the Governor's Economic and Workforce Conference. In our local park was held a very classy reception for 500 visitors to our city of Vancouver, Washington directly across from the host hotel. Weather was perfect and food was superb. It was such fun to introduce visitors to leaders in our community and meet new people from throughout the area.

The next morning, at the opening breakfast, I sat back and noted and enjoyed presentations about our economy and marveled at our Governor's speaking ability, including her ability to handle tough questions.

Breakout sessions proved to be extremely informative. I learned about new initiatives in the State and one in particular illustrated how I could help through my work as an Executive Coach and Career facilitator.

As I drove home that night I smiled for it was definitely worth the $100 I had spent for the whole event and realized how much richer I was for the new people I had met and the new ideas that forming in my mind that, I trust, will help others.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:

If given the choice of taking a manager's leadership seminar or a communication seminar, choose the communication seminar. Without good communication skills, it is difficult to be a good leader.