As I prepare for my upcoming free webinar for administrative and executive assistants on Actualizing Your Professional Goals, I came across an image from an exercise I did with my team a few years ago.
The exercise was to create our own personal manifesto. It’s like a vision, motto or credo for your life. I called mine “You Can’t Press Instant Replay.” Everyone on the Office Dynamics team wrote and designed their own.
Here’s mine: [Read more…]
I was in the middle of finalizing several items that are going to be placed in a new product: Star Achievement Series® Facilitator Kits. I came across a letter I wrote that gets distributed to participants who go on the Star Achievement journey. Here is a segment of what I said:
“Your destiny is in your hands. Every day, you have the opportunity to create the career and life you want. Yes, we know there will be a few boulders or rocks on the journey. These are opportunities to grow.”
Boy, this could not be a better time for you to absorb this (and for me to be reminded of what I say). In fact, Jasmine Freeman just talked to me about how many assistants are interested in learning about setting goals and mapping out a plan. So I think it is a good idea for me to dive into the topic during January.
As we begin a new year, we must realize our life and destiny IS in our hands. Yes, things are not always going to go the way we planned. And life is going to throw obstacles and rocks at us but it is still up to us as to what we do with what you have been delivered. You choose whether to see barriers and roadblocks as tests of your commitment to your goal or a “sign” that you should give up. [Read more…]
Working women hold a unique position in our society. We juggle family, business demands, and social lives. But all too often, we encounter resistance. Glass ceilings, stereotypes, and the physical limitations of time all attempt to hold us back. It’s easy to focus on the needs of others; but in doing so, we fail to nurture ourselves. We’re left feeling overwhelmed, disempowered, and permanently stuck on the “hamster wheel” of a busy life.
Can you relate? If so, put this webinar on your “can’t miss” list.
Join Joan Burge, CEO of Office Dynamics International, for an inspiring look at what it takes to live a BIG and bold life, even in today’s hectic world. Known for her signature “red lipstick” flair and empowering mantra, Joan will show you how get the unique “edge” that makes you stand out as exceptional in all areas of life (without running yourself ragged in the process!). Invite your female friends and fellow colleagues for this life- and career-changing event.
Learning Highlights
As an attendee, you’ll learn:
• Why “Superwoman Syndrome” is so prevalent for today’s working women and why it’s time to let it go.
• The 5 Pillars that create a full life, how to harmonize (not “balance”!) them, and key questions to consider when assessing your current fulfillment levels.
• The foundational competencies that support the 5 Pillars and how to embrace them fully at home and at work.
• How to turn a “busy life” into a “BIG and bold life” by breaking old patterns of thought and behavior.
• Why self-care is an essential part of nurturing others. (Hint: this simple mindset shift will help stop the guilt!)
• A powerful affirmation that will help you approach setbacks with a sense of grace and empowerment—so you never again cower at life’s challenges.
Stop letting the “busyness” of life run the show. Step into your BIG and bold life NOW.
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This week’s Monday Motivator is written by Jasmine Freeman, Vice President and Chief Executive Assistant to Joan Burge.
Hello, Monday Motivators!
Joan declared 2014 to be the year of BIG! Each month she’s taken a different topic and shared its importance to living your BIG life in her Monday Motivators. This month, the focus is on ACTION.
When you think about your BIG dreams and goals in each of the 5 pillars you likely have at least one goal in each of those areas of your life. I know I have several! Yet, speaking to you today about action and having an action plan has been a daunting task for me. I personally feel lost in a few of my own pillars right now. How can I possibly give advice to others? [Read more…]
How many goals have you written over the years that you did not accomplish, took longer than you thought, or didn’t turn out like you wanted? If you are like most people, the answer is “several.”
It is hard to decide what we want in life, then communicate that in a concise manner, write a plan, implement and work around the barriers. If goal achievement were easier, more people would be reaching their goals. Goal achievement can come in the form of what we want to feel, accomplish or give to others; it’s not just about getting material things. [Read more…]
I hope you had a good weekend. I have been prodding you since the beginning of January to have BIG Thoughts and then set BIG Goals. Hopefully, I got you really excited about it and you have dedicated time to moving forward.
However, I also know you are human and, like me, just aren’t motivated! We have great intentions and even start our project or set out on our path with tremendous energy and “can-do” attitude. But then life happens. We get busy, distracted, absorbed in other activities, and just lack motivation. For some reason, we push pause. [Read more…]