Sunday, April 30, 2006

Kathy's Connection

EXECUTIVE COACH AND CAREER FACILITATOR DISCOVERS SHE HAS BREAST CANCER

Since the beginning of the year I have been going through the arduous tasks of mammograms, lumpectomy, numerous tests and radiation treatment.(No you do not lose you hair in radiation--just lose your energy a little more each day)

I am happy to say that as of April 27th, radiation
is behind me AND I feel like I beginning a new chapter of my life and with somewhat a different perspective.
I learned who my true friends were and appreciate more than ever the concept I had been teaching for years "It is the Little Things" that helps one through this process.

I am proud of myself that I had gotten yearly mammograms and this was caught in the first stage. I certainly also congratulate myself that as self-employed person I had always made sure I had health insurance....One day with the lumpectomy procedure registered $9,000 -- that wasn't even staying overnight.

Each day I am getting stronger and I have no doubt that I will be a beaming mother at my daughter's wedding next week in St. Maarten.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:

If you feel like you need help with technology
tools, ask a Y Generation person to help you. They
have the skills to help you move through the process
of learning much faster.

Sunday, April 23, 2006

Kathy's Connection

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CAREER FACILITATOR BOOK REVIEWER

One of the many results of writing articles is that people are finding me through a variety of ways. About a month ago, a Senior Management person found an excerpt from one my articles on Monster.com. Then when he put my name into the search engine my name came to the top.

Mike Hayden then asked me to review his new book "The Ultimate Career Builder." I carved out some time and began reading it and was delighted to see that Mike had developed a manual that truly reflects what people "Need" to do to document their careers.

I wrote a testimonial and was delighted he included it in his book. Last week, he asked if he could put my testimonial on the front cover. What do you think I said?

At any rate, go to Mike's website http://seniormanagementservices.com so that you are notified when it is officially released. Great for helping track and aid the development of your career.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:

Every day, move through at least one mental block and that is urging you to slow down and take some time off or find something to eat.

Sunday, April 16, 2006

Kathy's Connection

EXECUTIVE COACH AND CAREER FACILITATOR USES STICKERS

Yes you read it right. I am using stickers for my own achievements on my own calendar. Recently, I had a conversation with my Executive Coach and talked to her about my inability to do every day things I know
are important to me.

These activities include writing in my Grateful Journal, exercising, documenting all finances, writing handwritten notes and setting appointments for
potential new clients.

So now I am the proud owner of very attractive calendar with large monthly squares. I bought the stickers and assigned a color for each activity. I
smiled this morning when I put one on it for I had done entries in my Grateful Journal

As she explained, soon I will be able to see trends easily. In other words, when my life reallyflows, she's betting it is because I have a number of stickers in my squares. I'm betting she's right
once again.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:

Make sure you include your website address
and phone number in your signature line for
emails. You want to make it easy for people to
contact you.

If you haven't done so already, sign up for Weekly Wisdom
on my website. It is a positive way to start out your
week and makes you think about your own life.