EXECUTIVE COACH AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATION EXPERT READY FOR FOR A NEW YEAR
Fortunately, the holiday was stretch out this year so I have had some good focused time to work in my den. Translated that means working on the clutter. Took down the certificates that have been there for years and have replaced it with a large US map, complete with crystals marking the places where I have been a speaker. Fun to visually see, how my presentations are spreading throughout the US.
I do believe I got it -- clutter in the room, clutters ones ability to develop creative ideas for there is sooooo much "stuff" that distracts one.
Can you tell what my 2008 resolution is?
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIPS:
Recently I was asked to be a speaker in New Orleans and I decided that I wanted to stay longer. Once again, Travel Zoo http://www.travelzoo.com provided me with just what I needed.
Couldn't believe my eyes....a hotel two blocks from the French Quarter for $44. Went to http://www. traveladvisor.com and read the reviews of the hotel were great. I signed up and happily report it was the perfect place for me to stay.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
EXECUTIVE COACH, BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT AND TRAINER EXPERIENCES TRUE MEANING OF THE HOLIDAYS.
It is pretty interesting that it takes the holidays to reel one in and make one truly understand what is important in this world. This year I wasn't traveling and I was working to change my holiday traditions for it was the first time without a Mom or a Dad. OK, I'll admit it, tears flowed as I stood in front of the card rack and I had no Mom or Dad to send a card to for the first time in my life.
I actually made a list of people that I wanted to be around. In many cases it was just a matter of making a phone call and arranging the time. Short stops, provided smiles and fun interchanges. Actually, I was thinking "Why do I not do this on a regular basis?"
So now that it is the day after Christmas, I am looking at my goals for the new year. My board with pictures of things I want/to do in 2008 is just about complete. It is interesting, it is so much more colorful and has so many more fun things on it than last years. Did I somehow know my Mom was going to have a stroke in February and that my life would be devoted to her and my family? Hmmmm..
It is time to buckle down, and develop opportunities so that I can share my talent of writing and training with as many people as possible in 2008.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
Traveling for business can be a tough. Yet, I have discovered Board Rooms of the various airlines truly take the waiting at the airports so much easier. If you are a timeshare owner and use Interval for your exchange program, there is presently a great deal for you. Sign up for
Priority Pass http://www.prioritypass.com
You can use the Board rooms at most airports.
It is pretty interesting that it takes the holidays to reel one in and make one truly understand what is important in this world. This year I wasn't traveling and I was working to change my holiday traditions for it was the first time without a Mom or a Dad. OK, I'll admit it, tears flowed as I stood in front of the card rack and I had no Mom or Dad to send a card to for the first time in my life.
I actually made a list of people that I wanted to be around. In many cases it was just a matter of making a phone call and arranging the time. Short stops, provided smiles and fun interchanges. Actually, I was thinking "Why do I not do this on a regular basis?"
So now that it is the day after Christmas, I am looking at my goals for the new year. My board with pictures of things I want/to do in 2008 is just about complete. It is interesting, it is so much more colorful and has so many more fun things on it than last years. Did I somehow know my Mom was going to have a stroke in February and that my life would be devoted to her and my family? Hmmmm..
It is time to buckle down, and develop opportunities so that I can share my talent of writing and training with as many people as possible in 2008.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
Traveling for business can be a tough. Yet, I have discovered Board Rooms of the various airlines truly take the waiting at the airports so much easier. If you are a timeshare owner and use Interval for your exchange program, there is presently a great deal for you. Sign up for
Priority Pass http://www.prioritypass.com
You can use the Board rooms at most airports.
Monday, December 17, 2007
EXECUTIVE COACH RECEIVES GIFT WHILE DONATING HER TIME FOR THE SALVATION ARMY
Saturday morning I awoke to a bright day here in the Northwest. Went to the gym and did my workout , came home and sat down with my morning coffee to read the newspaper.
Then it was time to bundle up for my Vancouver Rotary Club had arranged for a number of us to ring the bell for the Salvation Army http/www.salvationarmy.org
Rotarian, Bruce Hagensen, and I rang our bells and opened the door for both those entering and exiting Nordstrom's north door. It was fun to watch their smiles and we got many "thank yous." Nothing better than watching little children so seriously putting coins into the bucket.
About half way through our hour, a van pulled up and a young woman said "Would you like a cup of hot chocolate?" A member got out and said "We're an outreach group, and we decided our gift would be hot chocolate for all the bell ringers. What a pleasant, happy surprise.
Perfect!
My shift was over. Since my car was parked, I decided to enter the mall. My holiday shopping is done, so I knew I didn't have to stand in lines. I looked at the decorations and then all of a sudden, there was beautiful music coming from the first floor. I stopped and listen to the young people sing. What a wonderful treat?
I came home and thought "What a beautiful morning!" I contributed an hour of my time and received sooooo much back.
Saturday morning I awoke to a bright day here in the Northwest. Went to the gym and did my workout , came home and sat down with my morning coffee to read the newspaper.
Then it was time to bundle up for my Vancouver Rotary Club had arranged for a number of us to ring the bell for the Salvation Army http/www.salvationarmy.org
Rotarian, Bruce Hagensen, and I rang our bells and opened the door for both those entering and exiting Nordstrom's north door. It was fun to watch their smiles and we got many "thank yous." Nothing better than watching little children so seriously putting coins into the bucket.
About half way through our hour, a van pulled up and a young woman said "Would you like a cup of hot chocolate?" A member got out and said "We're an outreach group, and we decided our gift would be hot chocolate for all the bell ringers. What a pleasant, happy surprise.
Perfect!
My shift was over. Since my car was parked, I decided to enter the mall. My holiday shopping is done, so I knew I didn't have to stand in lines. I looked at the decorations and then all of a sudden, there was beautiful music coming from the first floor. I stopped and listen to the young people sing. What a wonderful treat?
I came home and thought "What a beautiful morning!" I contributed an hour of my time and received sooooo much back.
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