EXECUTIVE COACH, SPEAKER AND TRAINER TAKES TIME OUT TO SEE THE MOVIE "A MAN NAMED PEARL"
One of my favorite sections of my local newspaper is the section that arrives on Thursday. It talks about the events that are coming up in our area for the weekend. Last Thursday there was a review of the movie "A Man Named and Pearl". The review stated it was a terrific movie, yet it was illusive about the actual content. All I knew it was uplifting and about a man who did topiary.
Friday night had no plans--now I did. I settled in with my popcorn and my Dr. Pepper. (Yes, at the movie I actually do drink soda--okay it is a habit--have to have it with popcorn.) Looking around I could see that the movie had attracted families.
What unfolded was the wonderful story of a man who made a difference with his friends, neighbors and citizens of the small town of Bishopville, South Carolina. It wasn't long before I was admiring his skills. A local nursery gave Pearl permission to look through its castoffs of plants. Pearl turned them into things of true beauty. Those plants in turn into a beautiful yard. The yard, in turn, turned into a beautiful garden that is attracting people from all over the world.
Yet, it was Pearl's own story, in his words, that truly made this movie so uplifting. His wisdom, is simple and easy to implement. So often we forget that it is "the little things." that make a difference. http://www.amannamedpearl.com
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
Read the ads in your newspaper. There are so many things that are offered in your area that you might find extremely useful for your personal life or career. Thank goodness I read this ad about this movie--it was good for me both personally and professionally.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
EXECUTIVE COACH SPEAKER AND TRAINER PRESENTS AT GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF CAREER DIRECTORS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
It is difficult to say what part of the conference I enjoyed the most. Though I do know sitting in the hotel restaurant having lunch with some of the top coaches in the United States was truly a pleasure.
Jason Alba invited me to visit him when I present in Salt Lake City next April. He has a great sense of humor and shared a number of useful hints. http://www.jibberjobber.com
Susan Guarmeri energy and quick wit peppered our lunch with additional information on 360 Reach Assessement. http://assessmentgoddess.com
Susan P. Joyce quiet demeanor fed me for she was great at stepping back and looking at the big picture. I will explore ways I can be a contributor to her outstanding website. http://www.job-hunt.org.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
Stressed? Take time to "play". When you get to the site, be sure to push on the square to start the sand. http//www.thisissand.com
It is difficult to say what part of the conference I enjoyed the most. Though I do know sitting in the hotel restaurant having lunch with some of the top coaches in the United States was truly a pleasure.
Jason Alba invited me to visit him when I present in Salt Lake City next April. He has a great sense of humor and shared a number of useful hints. http://www.jibberjobber.com
Susan Guarmeri energy and quick wit peppered our lunch with additional information on 360 Reach Assessement. http://assessmentgoddess.com
Susan P. Joyce quiet demeanor fed me for she was great at stepping back and looking at the big picture. I will explore ways I can be a contributor to her outstanding website. http://www.job-hunt.org.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
Stressed? Take time to "play". When you get to the site, be sure to push on the square to start the sand. http//www.thisissand.com
Sunday, October 12, 2008
EXECUTIVE COACH, SPEAKER AND TRAINER LEARNS LESSONS FROM SOMEONE WITH AN INOPERABLE BRAIN TUMOR
The last two weeks I have the opportunity to learn from a man who has been a friend for twenty-two years. At 52 he knows his time on earth is coming to an end.
There have been moments of helping him dress, then handing him his favorite breakfast of two kinds of cereal, with rice milk and blueberries. We sit out in the Palm Springs sun and talk about life.
His mind is totally clear, yet, try as he might, the words do not come out to say what he means....today I figured out he was asking for blueberries and it was coming out turkey.
Yesterday, he said to me "Kath, please write about the craziness of this." What that means is obviously for me to determine....yet, now I know I was brought here to be an observer and pass on to others what I have learned. Not sure what form it will take, yet when such a kind, gracious, thankful man ask you do this, how can I not do it?
He has no regrets about life---and his friends will all say Gary has always lived his life to the fullest....How thankful we all are for that.
Early Wednesday morning I resume my life --- can't even imagine what it will be like to tell him good night Tuesday--I leave for a presentation in Seattle early Wednesday morning and then fly to my home in Vancouver, Washington Friday night.
One thing I have learned for sure: Ask for help if you need it. Those of us who have been honored to be asked to help Gary through this stage are not only grateful to be of "real" help since we know what is needed --- we feel totally honored to be in the presence of someone in this stage of his life.
The last two weeks I have the opportunity to learn from a man who has been a friend for twenty-two years. At 52 he knows his time on earth is coming to an end.
There have been moments of helping him dress, then handing him his favorite breakfast of two kinds of cereal, with rice milk and blueberries. We sit out in the Palm Springs sun and talk about life.
His mind is totally clear, yet, try as he might, the words do not come out to say what he means....today I figured out he was asking for blueberries and it was coming out turkey.
Yesterday, he said to me "Kath, please write about the craziness of this." What that means is obviously for me to determine....yet, now I know I was brought here to be an observer and pass on to others what I have learned. Not sure what form it will take, yet when such a kind, gracious, thankful man ask you do this, how can I not do it?
He has no regrets about life---and his friends will all say Gary has always lived his life to the fullest....How thankful we all are for that.
Early Wednesday morning I resume my life --- can't even imagine what it will be like to tell him good night Tuesday--I leave for a presentation in Seattle early Wednesday morning and then fly to my home in Vancouver, Washington Friday night.
One thing I have learned for sure: Ask for help if you need it. Those of us who have been honored to be asked to help Gary through this stage are not only grateful to be of "real" help since we know what is needed --- we feel totally honored to be in the presence of someone in this stage of his life.
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