Personal Growth Gab
with Kristina Leonardi
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Greetings!
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Tuesday, May 1st 6:30pm-8:30pm
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When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. ~ Viktor Frankl
I recently read about a pill being developed that would erase unpleasant memories, kind of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind-ish. Of course I was appalled. It's bad enough the American public is seduced by quick fixes to deal with many physical ailments that a simple change in diet and exercise, a reduction in stress, self-love and a little mind/body/spirit elbow grease would take care of. Now they want to get rid of negative memories?! We're already a society who over-eats, over-drinks/drugs, over-sexes, over-technologizes, over-works and over-realityshows to avoid what we're feeling!
There's a saying that many athletic coaches and trainers use: No pain, no gain. Yes, that can certainly apply to losing 20 pounds or training for a marathon, but it applies to our inner workouts as well. As humans we like to avoid pain as much as possible, but pain can be a very useful tool if we let it. Emotional, mental, physical or spiritual/soul pain shows us where we're out of wack and where attention needs to be paid and adjustments made in order to learn and grow in any area of our life.
To the extent that you are 'asleep' is the proportion in which the Universe is going to use some big 'ole version of its alarm clock to 'wake you up' and give you a big kick in the butt to do something about it. And a kick in the butt doesn't feel too good, but we all need one now and then to propel us into action. Most of us don't want to endure prolonging suffering, so the pain forces us to take action. In other words, as I mentioned in the Well & Good.com article I was featured in, we often need to have a breakdown in order to have a breakthrough. And remember that without pain we wouldn't know joy. When we are experiencing something akin to the 'dark night of the soul,' think of the caterpillar who thought the world was over just before it became a butterfly, and that 'it's always darkest before dawn.' Sometimes we just need to 'go there' - these are the times that are meant to test our mettle and force us to rise up like the phoenix from the ashes in order to evolve into a better version of ourselves - and who wouldn't want that?
So if you're feeling like you're about to crack, have been sleepwalking a little too long, or need someone to push you off that diving board, just Let Go, jump in, what are you waiting for? Give me a buzz and we'll find the amazing beauty in whatever type of breakdown is occurring in your life.
Kristina
P.S. For related thoughts on this topic, check out my posts: Fear Factor, And S/he Was, The Roof is On Fire
P.P.S. In case you didn't see it last week, I was featured in an article What I Learned Working with a Career Coach now on Forbes.com!
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GROUP COACHING with KRISTINA LEONARDI
Feel like you are on your own as you make your next career move?
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Come to these small gatherings of like-minded people in career transition to share your experiences and information for brainstorming, encouragement and inspiration. Facilitated by Kristina Leonardi, the purpose of these meetings is to provide mutual support and resources as well as an understanding of and appreciation for personal growth throughout the job search process and create optimal work/life balance. Each attendee receives a minimum 15 minutes of individual coaching attention within the group context.
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"Kristina is an impressive and talented career coach. She is incredibly insightful, encouraging and exudes a positive energy that really helps get results in stressful times. I can highly recommend her to anyone looking for career guidance of any level."
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"I had just lost my job a few weeks earlier and I was a little out of sorts. I attended Kristina's breakout session entitled "How Losing Your Job Can Be a Good Thing". After listening and actively participating in the session, I was really able to put things in perspective. It allowed me to dig deep within myself and really determine what I wanted to do with my life. After the conference, I decided to have a one on one coaching session, which helped validate my career goals, and have also attended her Thursday at Three Transition Group meetings. Kristina is truly an inspiration and I recommend her to anyone who is feeling a bit lost and needs some career and life counseling."
- Justin S.
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Kristina Leonardi is the Founder of The Women's Mosaic®, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, inspiration and motivation for women to express their full power and potential in all areas of life. As a speaker and career/life coach, she provides a practical framework for each individual to make the most of their personal and professional lives, allowing them to recognize, connect to, and fulfill their role in the world at large.
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Read Kristina's Posts on TWM's Blog
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SPEAKER SERVICES FOR CORPORATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
Do you belong to an alumni association,employee resource group, networking, sales or other organization? Why not have Kristina talk to them about work/life wellness, stress management, women's leadership, diversity, career fulfillment or personal development! PAST CLIENTS INCLUDE: Saatchi & Saatchi, UBS, Junior League of Brooklyn, Ogilvy & Mather, Woodhull Institute, NYU, Equinox, American Business Women's Association, Savvy Ladies, In Good Company, NY Science, Industry & Business Library, Women's Center of Long Island ...You would be a huge asset to ANY group who is looking for an amazing, one-of-a-kind speaker. Your ability to connect to a variety of personalities, cultures, and ages is a true gift! - Stacy Francis and the Savvy Ladies® Te
Speaker Kit Available Upon Request. Contact Kristina at kleonardi@mindspring. com or 917-816-0834 for more info. Kristina inspired and motivated our team of financial planners with unique perspectives and tips on how to better manage their time and energy. Her dynamic presentation and suggestions to create an improved work/life paradigm and more productive approach to sales have helped to enable and facilitate the best possible experience for both our employees and their clients. In addition to the value Kristina brings as a speaker, I have also observed and appreciate the benefits of her coaching with one of our top planners and would heartily recommend her in either capacity. - Greg Blum, Managing Partner, Center for Wealth Preservation |
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You Can Benefit from Kristina's Services If:
* you are in career transition or unhappy in your current job
* you are at a crossroads
* you are not sure what you want to do with your life
* you do not know who you are or what you love
* you are looking for more purpose & meaning in life
* you are looking for a more balanced & healthy life
*you want to improve your relationships
* you are looking to express your full power & potential in the world
What are you waiting for? CONTACT KRISTINA TODAY at 917-816-0834 or email kleonardi@mindspring.com
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"Kristina is an amazing coach... I'm always impressed by her intuitive nature, creative ideas, and insight to tap into the core. She is tremendously gifted and has the ability to unblock obstacles that perhaps we didn't even know existed as it's sometimes most challenging to see situations clearly when you're immersed in them." -Vicki S.
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About Kristina
Kristina Leonardi is the Founder and Executive Director of The Women's Mosaic®, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, inspiration and motivation for women to express their full power and potential in all areas of life. As a speaker, seminar leader and career/life coach she encourages each individual to make the most of their personal and professional lives, allowing them to recognize, embrace and fulfill their role in the world at large. Kristina believes that personal transformation is the key to social transformation and has dedicated her life to helping people connect more fully to themselves, each other and the world around them. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Boston University, and has taught extensively for New York University's Center for Hospitality, Travel and Tourism and the Center for Career, Education and Life Planning. A featured guest on the all-women owned radio network, Greenstone Media, Kristina was also listed as one of Hispanic Magazine's Top Latinas of 2004, received the Tango Diva 2007 Diva Visionary Award and was recently honored by the WNBA's NY Liberty as part of their 2009 Inspiring Women Night. Click here for a full interview on TangoDiva, and here for her featured profile on Peace x Peace, where she was interviewed as one of the 'inspiring women and peacebuilders around the world'. For more information please visit www.kristinaleonardi.com
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