June 2009
Going to Work in DRAG
I don’t know where I found this video, but I thought the 8 minutes was worth it. What really hit me was her reference to ‘going to work in DRAG’. I realized that I do this sometimes. For those of you who may not know, I have another job in addition to my coaching practice. And I admit that I sometimes show up to that job in DRAG.
There…., that’s me, sitting with the business men, putting on my business face, business brain and in full fledged ‘business DRAG’. Sometimes, I find that I cannot be myself, or rather, I’m choosing not to be myself because it might ‘cost’ me something and I’d rather play it safe. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of times when I’m not in DRAG and I let my true colors fly, and that is much more enjoyable. But I find myself asking why I need the DRAG? After all, isn’t my work life still part of my life and why does there have to be a dividing line between the two? How comfortable am I just being myself? How comfortable are you?
The video suggests that authenticity is the new marketing tool, especially among the new generation in the workforce. Show who you are, make the connection, own your mistakes, build your relationships, be authentic….these are becoming most important. Some may say they always have been.
A great example of this came to me this week when an executive manager told me “I think I can retire on this right now.” (referring to an e-mail he had received from a prior employee). A few years ago, Rob (not his real name) had come to him for advice and coaching regarding his career and soon realized that he may make a bigger impact in a different organization. Rob found another position outside of the company, but soon found himself looking for another job after a recent downsizing. One of the first people he called was this prior manager. After a few discussions and brainstorming sessions, Rob quickly found himself another position within a third company, which was excited to utilize his creativity and passion. In a thank you response to his prior manager, Rob wrote (paraphrased) ~ One knows who one’s friends are by those that help during times of adversity. You are one that I will never forget ~
I don’t think this manager goes to work in DRAG. I think he is just the person that he is and that he genuinely cares about people. That’s authenticity at its best.
“It is not what we do; it is how much love we put in the doing.”
~Mother Teresa
June's Topic: Totally Free Tele-Seminars
I am so excited this month to offer two free tele-seminars. One teaches you how to use LinkedIn.com to the fullest and is presented by LinkedIn.com expert, Chip Lambert. I have taken this one myself and you definitely need to take it if you are wondering about LinkedIn or how to maximize the value of having a profile.
The second is a free tele-seminar I am offering called: How to Put Yourself In Your Planner or To Do List. Are you overwhelmed? Do you want more out of your life, but always put yourself last? Do you ever assume that others should know what you need and pitch in? This tele-seminar is for you. Sign up today and let's start getting you more of what you need.
More info on the two seminars below:
LinkedIn.com: Old fashioned marketing with a technological twist
FREE TELESEMINAR
I was honestly not expecting to learn much in this seminar, since I had been a member for a few years and thought that I knew a lot about most Web 2.0 applications. However, I was so surprised by the value that was delivered in this seminar and the amount of new information that was shared, that I just have to pass this on to my network. Therefore……I’m sponsoring this tele-seminar for all of you, completely free. Please feel free to pass on to your network as well! Anyone can join in.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
7– 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
(4– 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time)
To register click here. Please register no later than end of the day June 21, 2009. The participant dial-in information and handout for the tele-seminar will be sent via e-mail. The dial-in number is not a toll free number. Thus, long distance fees may apply for dialing in from your location based on your individual telephone service plan. Long distance fees are the responsibility of the participant.
During the call you will:
- Learn what LinkedIn is and why it can work to your advantage in developing referral relationships
- Uncover the networks you already have and begin to tap into them for anything you need
- Identify where to get started and mistakes you may be making if you are already on LinkedIn
- Learn how to handle privacy concerns
- Hear how the top users of this 30+ million-user B2B platform leverage their networks to make more money
- Learn how to position yourself in your networks so that people are coming to you
Our Speaker: Raymond "Chip" Lambert
Raymond "Chip" Lambert is a Business Development expert who works exclusively with seasoned professionals to leverage their existing relationships and catapult them into the business they truly want. Through his programs, Chip guides professionals to translate complex business development concepts into actions that grow their businesses exponentially. A professional speaker, trainer and business coach since 2000, Chip regularly consults professional firms on melding time tested Business Development strategies with online Social Media strategy and unlocking the value of their existing network connections. Chip is formally educated in business coaching and consulting through the Johnston Consulting Group based in Salinas, California.
How to Put Yourself in Your Planner or To Do List
FREE TELE-SEMINAR
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
8– 9:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
If you are overwhelmed, overscheduled or overstressed, this tele-seminar is for you. During this call you will hear strategies which will give you the ability to achieve the following results:
- Your life will get easier.
- Time will easily open up for you.
- Your obligations will fall away.
- You will make space for more peace in your life.
Register now to reserve your spot and receive your Seminar dial-in number information and handouts via e-mail. Please register no later than June 26.
The participant dial-in information and handout for the tele-seminar will be sent via e-mail. The dial-in number is not a toll free number. Thus, long distance fees may apply for dialing in from your location based on your individual telephone service plan. Long distance fees are the responsibility of the participant.
Coaching Class for Today:
Personal Development and Evolution
What I want for you is for you to be able to truthfully say:
- I could die this afternoon with no regrets.
- There is nothing I am not facing head-on, nothing I am putting off dealing with.
- I have more than enough natural motivation, inspiration, and synergy in my life; I am not stuck.
- I have learned to take the path of least resistance as I accomplish my goals.
- I am living my life, not the life that someone else designed for me or expected of me.
- I attract success; I don’t have to strive for it or chase it.
- I am evolving, not just improving, because I continually experiment.
- I am at that place in life where I initiate and cause events, not wait for others or events to do so.
- I am beyond striving for success; I simply enjoy my life and focus on what fulfills me.
Lynn Recommends
1) Paula Fenn, creative marketing extraordinaire, from Lee Wayne Corporation. Paula does an awesome job of identifying creative marketing ideas and products at the best price for any business. And she never goes to work in DRAG. 317.773.868.
2) Grapevine Cottage in Zionsville, Indiana. They take the guesswork out of buying wine! They carry more than 800 top quality wines, with many priced under $20 and all rated 85 points or higher by Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast or Wine Advocate. Tell them you heard about them from the Zettlers. They know my husband Mark well!
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Have you ever heard it said that some people make things happen, while others let things happen to them? Interesting to think about. My purpose of this newsletter, my coaching business and the other tools I have developed, is to partner with people in order to have them Design what they want to make happen in their lives. Whether it is in business, realtionships, finding a new career or any aspect of your life, you have the God-given creative and intiuitive knowledge to choose and create what you want. I can help you. This is what I love to do!
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