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Michele Woodward Executive Life Coach
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Powerful Coaching. Powerful Results.
March 16, 2009
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Hey, Is That A Robin On That Tree? Edition
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Greetings!
Thanks to everyone who responded to my survey
in the last couple of weeks. If you haven't
had the chance yet, and would like to give me
your two cents -- Michele
Woodward's Survey.
The results so far have been extremely
helpful. I have a good sense of what you
like, and what you'd like more of. And I'm
going to give it to you.
First, you want more free
stuff.
To that end, I'm going to start offering
a free class every month via
conference call. The first one will be on
managing your anxiety around the economy,
your job, and the future. I think I will call
it "Yikes! What's Going On With the
Economy!"(working title, natch) Scheduled for
noon (eastern) Friday, March 27th, you can
access the call by dialing
712/941-0216 and enter PIN
987411.
I'll explain some ideas, teach some practical
coping tools, then we'll have time for you to
ask me any question you've got on your
mind.
Think it's going to be great.
Second, you want some lower cost
stuff.
To that end, I'll throw this out there. I
love doing small group
coaching. Love, love, love it. So if
you have a group of people who are all facing
the same kinds of issues -- going back to
work, starting a business, looking for a job,
facing an empty nest, reinventing lives --
think about forming a coaching group. I will
facilitate, teach, lead, design the program,
and be the coach to everyone. It's a
cost-effective way to get moving forward,
with the added benefit of moving forward with
supportive, like-minded people.
If you build it, I will come.
In the next six weeks, I'm going to a trade
association, a law firm, a women's group, a
mom's group at a church, and maybe to a hedge
fund company, to give presentations and
classes. Several survey respondents said they
wished I had more in-person
classes they could attend.
I'd love that, too.
Problem is -- space. So, if you have space
and would like to host a series of classes,
let me know. I'd love to offer this kind of
service.
And, speaking of service, in response to
several of you, I'm offering a
special package to help you
prepare for job interviews or
performance reviews. Quick, focused,
to-the-point coaching sessions and you'll
walk into the meeting prepared for success.
If you're at the place where you want to have
an edge that puts you over the top, this
package may just be the thing for you. Call
me.
I'm going to continue to offer book
recommendations, because everyone seems to
enjoy those. Even me! And you gave me some
great insight into other blog topics you want
to see. Know what the most popular topic is?
Getting clear on priorities.
I promise we'll do work on that in the months
to come.
One great suggestion that I'd also like to
implement -- you know I love connecting
people to other people, to things or to ideas
that help them solve their problems. So how
about this nifty idea? If you have a product
or a service that might be useful or
interesting to other readers, let me know.
I'm going to make that a new feature in
upcoming newsletters.
So, lots of great changes as a result of your
thoughtful input. I really appreciate the
time you took and the generosity of spirit
you each showed. Thanks to you, I can do
more of what I'm good at -- on terms that
mean more to you.
Can't get much better than that.
Want to read something about getting
clear on priorities right now? Check out
this past post from my
blog.
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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE DU JOUR
"I might repeat to myself slowly and
soothingly, a list of quotations beautiful
from minds profound -- if I can remember any
of the damn things."
-- Dorothy Parker
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LOOKING FOR A JOB?
The Results Club: Powerful Coaching For What's Next
We're wrapping up The Results Club
with a terrific session featuring five career
coaches who will give you tips and tactics to
keep your job search going. There's still
time to sign up -- email me today.
Soon, each of The Results Club classes will
be available for download. You'll have
cutting edge advice from leading experts on
discovering your strengths, writing a resume,
networking, interviewing, negotiating
salaries and so much more! Watch this space
for more information, coming soon!
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Daffodils
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced, but they
Out-did the sparkling leaves in glee;
A poet could not be but gay,
In such a jocund company!
I gazed-and gazed-but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
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ATTENTION ALL COACHES!
Kick-Ass Mentoring Will Shift Your Practice Into Overthrive
I am so happy and proud to announce a new
program -- Kick-Ass
Mentoring! If you're a coach who's feeling
overwhelmed with marketing your practice, or
can't figure out social media, or your niche
-- this is the program for you.
My friend and fellow Master Coach Pam
Slim and I designed Kick-Ass Mentoring
for one purpose, and one purpose only: to
help great coaches conquer their marketing
fears and take smart steps to build thriving
practices. We want you to learn what works --
based on how we've built our own practices,
and what we've learned by coaching others to
success.
So far, the available modules are:
- Marketing Vision - how to get your
email to
ding and your phone to ring
- Your Client Tribe - find "your
people"
- Marketing Content - use your
blog/writing/speaking as a marketing strategy
- Generating Leads - fill your
"funnel" with
great, qualified clients
- Leveraging PR for Visibility - how
to work
with reporters
- The Money Game - overcome those
money fears and start making some!
- Ask For Help - the ins and outs of
delegating
- Create A Sticky Brand - everything
you want
to know about making a brand that works
Soon, we'll be adding:
- Networking - maximize your time at
networking events and online
- How To Reach Your Tribe - discover
channels
and avenues your tribe likes and uses
- Referrals, Affiliates and Joint
Ventures -
extend your reach by working effectively with
other people
- Your Super-Charged Marketing Plan -
put it
all together, baby
You'll get practical tips, tools,
tactics and insights that will save you time,
and money. Our super-charged marketing
program is designed to get you the kind of
business that works for you. Hey, you can
even choose the pieces you need to focus on
most, and get the level of support that feels
right! For more information, go to Kick-Ass
Mentoring.
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SOMETHING TO READ
Second Acts That Change Lives by Mary Beth Sammons
If you're at the point in your life where you
think you might want to make a change but
don't entirely know what that change needs to
be -- get Second
Acts That Change Lives: Making a Difference
in the World by my friend Mary Beth Sammons.
When I read the inspiring stories of people
who had utterly changed their lives -- and
became happier -- and took note of Mary
Beth's useful and practical tips, I do
believe I said, "Anything's possible!" Which
is exactly what you'll walk away from this
book saying, too.
You can change your life. Start today with Second
Acts That Change Lives: Making a Difference
in the World .
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Michele Woodward
Michele Woodward Consulting, Inc.
phone:
703/598-3100
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