EXECUTIVE COACH, SPEAKER AND AUTHOR ATTENDS RE-CERTIFICATION OF INTERACT AND PERFORMANCE COACHING PROGRAM
Last week twenty of us came together from all over the nation for four days to learn. Eric Allenbaugh's training series provided an opportunity for us gain new knowledge and share.
http://www.allenbaugh.com
Two years ago, I received my certification on both "Interact" and Performance Coaching." Now it was time to review the material. Fifteen of the participants were there for the first time, so it was terrific watching them receive their ahas. Five us who had been through the training before-- we were pleased that Eric had some new, proven models that we can easily implement into our Executive Coaching sessions.
Once again I was reminded to take into consideration the different styles of communications--Analyzer, Supporter, Driver and Performer. If we are really fortunate, we will have all of these styles on our team for each style brings to a team a unique and valuable resource to the team.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
If you feel overwhelmed with emails here are a couple of ideas:
1. Mark out a block of time and write/answer emails only during that time.
2. Turn off the sound on your computer so you can stay focused on your project and not hear the ding of still another email arriving.
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
EXECUTIVE COACH, SPEAKER AND AUTHOR ON THE FAST TRACK
It has been a week of learning and making decisions. Thanks to a wonderful marketing person, Shelly Fleming, I am moving to a new level in my collateral images. It was interesting to have a focus group and come up with words that describe me....fascinating. It seems yellow is a color that sort of represents me. Thus, I am pretty sure the new logo will have yellow in it some place.
I also took time to have lunch and coffee with different people. It is always so amazing how good I feel after meeting with people. There is so much to learn about others and I was blessed with attracting people last week with lots of positive energy....perfect.
This week brought lots of action regarding a "Leadership Training" that I am helping to design for the State of California. Art Lopez of California State Department of Rehabilitation in Fresno had a vision and it is terrific to have the opportunity to put some framework around it. He is pleased that the Fresno Behavior Mental Health Department is also taking a lead in developing the training for Managers and Supervisors which will involve Business Leaders and Community Partners.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
This week I learned that I was not purchasing a cellphone. I was informed that I was purchasing a Mobile Device. Just got it today.....Blackberry Curve......I'll let you know my reaction to it.....so far so good.
It has been a week of learning and making decisions. Thanks to a wonderful marketing person, Shelly Fleming, I am moving to a new level in my collateral images. It was interesting to have a focus group and come up with words that describe me....fascinating. It seems yellow is a color that sort of represents me. Thus, I am pretty sure the new logo will have yellow in it some place.
I also took time to have lunch and coffee with different people. It is always so amazing how good I feel after meeting with people. There is so much to learn about others and I was blessed with attracting people last week with lots of positive energy....perfect.
This week brought lots of action regarding a "Leadership Training" that I am helping to design for the State of California. Art Lopez of California State Department of Rehabilitation in Fresno had a vision and it is terrific to have the opportunity to put some framework around it. He is pleased that the Fresno Behavior Mental Health Department is also taking a lead in developing the training for Managers and Supervisors which will involve Business Leaders and Community Partners.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
This week I learned that I was not purchasing a cellphone. I was informed that I was purchasing a Mobile Device. Just got it today.....Blackberry Curve......I'll let you know my reaction to it.....so far so good.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
EXECUTIVE COACH, SPEAKER AND AUTHOR ATTENDS PORTLAND COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE
One of the joys of being a speaker is that you are often given registration to attend the full conference. This time it was the 2008 Portland Communicator's Conference that was sponsored by NW District of Public Relations Society of America and Oregon Columbia Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. http://www.ociabc.org
When I arrived, I received a great welcome from the committee. In fact, I am not sure I have ever experienced such a warm welcome from the sponsoring committee.....they did a great job of showing me where I needed to go and escorted me to breakfast. It was a pleasure presenting to them my seminar: "Communications in the Workplace--is it more than Intergenerational Issues?"
For two days I learned -- and learned what I didn't know. There were great presentations on the Internet, Mobile Devices (We don't call them cellphones any more) and found many speakers supporting me in my belief that we must get back to building relationships.
The Committee deserve a huge congratulations on developing a Conference that drew people from eight states and 16 Chapters.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
In order to keep up-to-date it is important for you to keep reading and learning what is happening with the Internet. You don't have to know how to do it --- yet, you do need to know and understand what is happening in the high-tech world that has an impact on your business. There are 258 million mobile device users in the world.
One of the joys of being a speaker is that you are often given registration to attend the full conference. This time it was the 2008 Portland Communicator's Conference that was sponsored by NW District of Public Relations Society of America and Oregon Columbia Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. http://www.ociabc.org
When I arrived, I received a great welcome from the committee. In fact, I am not sure I have ever experienced such a warm welcome from the sponsoring committee.....they did a great job of showing me where I needed to go and escorted me to breakfast. It was a pleasure presenting to them my seminar: "Communications in the Workplace--is it more than Intergenerational Issues?"
For two days I learned -- and learned what I didn't know. There were great presentations on the Internet, Mobile Devices (We don't call them cellphones any more) and found many speakers supporting me in my belief that we must get back to building relationships.
The Committee deserve a huge congratulations on developing a Conference that drew people from eight states and 16 Chapters.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:
In order to keep up-to-date it is important for you to keep reading and learning what is happening with the Internet. You don't have to know how to do it --- yet, you do need to know and understand what is happening in the high-tech world that has an impact on your business. There are 258 million mobile device users in the world.
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