Kathy's Connection
EXECUTIVE COACH AND CAREER FACILITATOR FINDS WAY TO SUPPORT TROOPS
There has been a stirring inside of me and I have been waiting to see what surfaced. Saturday I was reading a magazine and there it was --- a way to help our troops.
It is a website http://booksforsoldiers.com When you go this website, you can order books for our troups. The books are gathered together and sent to the troops.....thus, you do not have to pay any postage.
There is a price range for everyone.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
To minimize phone tag, on your answering machine, suggest
that anyone leaving a message also leave the best time for you to return the call.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Kathy's Connection
EXECUTIVE COACH, SPEAKER AND TRAINER USES
SNOWSTORM TO HER ADVANTAGE
I know for a fact, that IF we get snow in Southwest Washington, it usually is February, around my birthday. This time, however, all of us were caught by surprise when first there was ice and then 4 inches of snow.
Since some us don't even have snow tractions devices, you can be pretty sure that on days when the snow comes down thing will be cancelled--that includes my scheduled appointments. This week was no exception.
I had been thinking about getting my Networking CDs transcribed, so that people could have a hard copy. My website master suggested that I contact http://www.elance.com and
post my project so people could bid on it.
Two days later, I sent my CDs off to Barbara and soon an edited hard copy will arrive---AND to think, I had been "thinking" about that it for so long.
People have constantly asked "Do you tape your presentations?" My reply was no. Now through research with my brother, who loves being asked questions about the lastest
technical gadget, I am will be able to say "Yes, I do."
My new Olympus DS-30 Voice Recorder should be on its' way from New York City as I write.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
Time to set up your file folders for your receipts.
Cirle the date, amount and to whom it was paid and drop
it into the appropriate folder. Saves you huge amount of
time in the end.
EXECUTIVE COACH, SPEAKER AND TRAINER USES
SNOWSTORM TO HER ADVANTAGE
I know for a fact, that IF we get snow in Southwest Washington, it usually is February, around my birthday. This time, however, all of us were caught by surprise when first there was ice and then 4 inches of snow.
Since some us don't even have snow tractions devices, you can be pretty sure that on days when the snow comes down thing will be cancelled--that includes my scheduled appointments. This week was no exception.
I had been thinking about getting my Networking CDs transcribed, so that people could have a hard copy. My website master suggested that I contact http://www.elance.com and
post my project so people could bid on it.
Two days later, I sent my CDs off to Barbara and soon an edited hard copy will arrive---AND to think, I had been "thinking" about that it for so long.
People have constantly asked "Do you tape your presentations?" My reply was no. Now through research with my brother, who loves being asked questions about the lastest
technical gadget, I am will be able to say "Yes, I do."
My new Olympus DS-30 Voice Recorder should be on its' way from New York City as I write.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
Time to set up your file folders for your receipts.
Cirle the date, amount and to whom it was paid and drop
it into the appropriate folder. Saves you huge amount of
time in the end.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Kathy's Connection
EXECUTIVE COACH AND CAREER FACILITATOR READY FOR 2007
Starting 2007 watching the ball in a NYC was a site that I had not seen for a while. Normally, I head to bed and invariably I am awaken by fireworks. Yet, this year I had dinner with a friend, saw a terrific movie "Painted Veil" and walked around downtown Portland, Oregon and marvelled at the beautiful white lights that appeared to be every where. The falling ball was the perfect end to a perfect evening.
I vowed that I would have everything fixed in my home -- that including a TV stand that needed gluing, bulbs that needed to be replaced and even magazines recycled. The goal was to have things in order so that I could really concentrate on my career the minute January 2nd arrived. Yes, that is right. I had a goal and I am proud to say the goal has been accomplished. There it is again, the importance of goal! Without a road map, a person cannot get there. Trust me, there were numerous things that came up that could've gotten me off track -- yet, I made it.
Yes, I am starting out the year smiling and just know 2007 is going to be very good year. My daughter, Kara, has invited me join her in New York City next Friday and we intend to explore and I have set up some appointments that will impact my career.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
If you are a small business owner and accounting is not your expertise, I have a recommendation for you. Hire someone to do your Quicken input. Not only will it free you up so that you do activities that are good at and enjoy, you'll know at all times exactly where you stand in regard to income and expenses. If only I had received that advice when I started out!!!!
EXECUTIVE COACH AND CAREER FACILITATOR READY FOR 2007
Starting 2007 watching the ball in a NYC was a site that I had not seen for a while. Normally, I head to bed and invariably I am awaken by fireworks. Yet, this year I had dinner with a friend, saw a terrific movie "Painted Veil" and walked around downtown Portland, Oregon and marvelled at the beautiful white lights that appeared to be every where. The falling ball was the perfect end to a perfect evening.
I vowed that I would have everything fixed in my home -- that including a TV stand that needed gluing, bulbs that needed to be replaced and even magazines recycled. The goal was to have things in order so that I could really concentrate on my career the minute January 2nd arrived. Yes, that is right. I had a goal and I am proud to say the goal has been accomplished. There it is again, the importance of goal! Without a road map, a person cannot get there. Trust me, there were numerous things that came up that could've gotten me off track -- yet, I made it.
Yes, I am starting out the year smiling and just know 2007 is going to be very good year. My daughter, Kara, has invited me join her in New York City next Friday and we intend to explore and I have set up some appointments that will impact my career.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
If you are a small business owner and accounting is not your expertise, I have a recommendation for you. Hire someone to do your Quicken input. Not only will it free you up so that you do activities that are good at and enjoy, you'll know at all times exactly where you stand in regard to income and expenses. If only I had received that advice when I started out!!!!
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