Svaha: the time between seeing lightning and hearing the thunder
I will be eternally grateful for your great gift of taking in to the fullest extent what it is that I have to offer, living it, and then reflecting it back in terms of the potential experience of others. You have given words to a process that defies words. And you’re constantly in a position to help me continue to hone that, deeper and deeper and more and more resonantly, who I am and what I offer, which is truly invaluable. — Jon Hansen, The Remembering Room, Richmond, Illinois
What you’ve sent me is so darn perfect it hurts! It’s a sheer pleasure to work with someone who writes as beautifully as you do — and in “my” voice. — Ariane Goodwin, Ed.D, smARTist® Telesummit, Millers Falls, Massachusetts
You have a real gift for words. You’re really, really good at it. — Sherry Essig, Priority Ventures Group, Raleigh, North Carolina
You’ve built such integrity of message in your company. I know that’s because it springs forth intrinsically, but you stay so focused at your core! I can’t think of a better way to phrase that laser-beam focus you have. It’s funny, because in someone else, laser-beam focus would be intense, but somehow you manage to make it much more kind and easy. — Jessica Albon, Thrive Your Tribe, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
I’ve never worked with anybody in the way that I’ve worked with you in terms of trusting in your abilities to the level that I have. — Catherine Hajnal PhD, Eight Branches Consulting, Vancouver, Canada ... facilitating and nurturing joyful living
You have an uncanny ability to see through what is being said and surface all the “unsaid” issues. Then you quickly give candid feedback and have a tremendous toolbox to help me move forward through your expert guidance of the right tool.
I have worked with many facilitators/coaches/counselors relating to work and personal situations. Your skills are exemplary and moved me faster than I ever expected. — Jennifer Baker, Fishers, Indiana
You bring both a spiritual perspective and some real-world hard-headedness. — Janet Bailey, Mindful Time Management, San Francisco, California
Brava! I wish I could draw a picture of me — you’d see me in a deep bow to you!
I read your newsletter as soon as it hits my in-box and you’re always right on with your advice. I had to let you know that this issue is particularly brilliant.
I will definitely keep this info — and your contact info — in a secure place.
Thanks so much for sharing your insight and wisdom. — Debbie Rodgers, CGA
How many times have you offered to help someone … and actually had them take you up on it?
A few weeks ago, a friend overheard me offering to help someone with her resume, and commented on how generous I was to do that.
Well, maybe. I mean, even though I barely knew the person I was offering to help, she seems [...]
Posted: June 16th, 2010 under Awareness.
Comments: 2
My mind is convinced that I’ve done almost nothing today.
This despite the fact that – among other things – I’ve created an amazing list of programs and products that I’m ready, now, to start developing and offering. The outlines are clear, I’m focused and inspired, and I know exactly what to do next.
Not only that, but I also [...]
Posted: May 11th, 2010 under Awareness.
Comments: 2
Are you aware of that?
Really, way-down-deep aware of it?
Your work matters. Whatever it is that you do, it matters.
I don’t mean this in the comforting way someone might say it when you’re feeling depressed or frustrated about your business.
Quite the opposite. There’s nothing comforting or reassuring about this.
Because when you know it to be true, you don’t get [...]
Posted: March 23rd, 2010 under Awareness.
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Saturday evening, I went with friends to see Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza.
Clarity? You bet. Absolute clarity about what they want to accomplish. Absolute clarity about how they’re going to do it.
Focus? Well, if you’ve ever seen Cirque du Soleil perform, you know there’s focus. There has to be. Without it, the show would come to [...]
Posted: March 15th, 2010 under Awareness.
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You’ll find that reading my newsletter article “The Power of Intention” and my business partner’s article “Need, Want, and Choose” will help this post make more sense. The links open in a new window, so you won’t lose your place on this page.
On New Year’s morning at dawn, I was on the beach watching the moon [...]
Posted: January 5th, 2010 under Awareness.
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I’ve spent the last few weeks answering questions on an “ask the coach” thread on a women’s forum called “altdotlife.” It’s been great fun. And I’ve been delighted by the sheer number of questions, and especially by the profoundly real quality of them – thoughtful, well-explained, and almost unanimously impassioned and heartfelt.
Most of the women on this forum [...]
Posted: December 15th, 2009 under Awareness.
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I’ve fought with time all my life.
I’m ridiculously productive. My motto for years was, “Do it now!” I’m fast in almost everything I do, from knitting (I was America’s Fastest Knitter in 2002) to typing, from copywriting to helping my clients realize new perspectives and discover new directions. I’ve been hosting a very active “ask the [...]
Posted: December 4th, 2009 under Awareness.
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Many years ago when I was still living and working on the east coast, the company I worked for at the time went through a team-building process that included having everyone take the Myers-Briggs personality assessment.
I wasn’t particularly impressed by the results, which didn’t feel like me at all. (Not only that, but I didn’t [...]
Posted: August 10th, 2009 under Awareness.
Comments: 7
It’s summer. That means all the local professional groups and networking organizations are holding their summer social events.
Last night, I attended my fourth networking event in a week. There was a time when that would have been both unthinkable and absolutely exhausting. Now, I have to say, it’s fun. And productive: great connections leading to great [...]
Posted: July 29th, 2009 under Awareness.
Comments: 2
In the past few weeks, I’ve considered that question – what’s it worth? – from quite a few perspectives.
A bottle of sherry vinegar at a local supermarket.
My networking homestudy package.
People’s response to the women’s group-coaching program my business partner and I co-facilitate.
The crown for the tooth I broke on Sunday evening.
Copywriting services.
There really is a common [...]
Posted: July 22nd, 2009 under Awareness.
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