Welcome to
Excavate Yourself
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Power Up Your Purpose: 12 Ways to Access Your Personal
Power
Last
November I created a presentation for a Corporate Re-boot called "Power
Up Your Purpose." I shared with the audience the 12 ways to access your
personal power, and have decided that each month I will feature one access
point. Here is what you have to look forward to.
- The Power of Self
- The Power of Passion
- The Power of Expansion
- The Power of Connection
- The Power of Balance
- The Power of Intention
- The Power of Choice
- The Power of Words
- The Power of Action
- The Power of Risk
- The Power of Giving
- The Power of Trust
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Dear ,
This month's theme, The
Power of Connection, is about understanding your personal impact and how you
relate, bond and communicate with people in your world. Connecting to yourself,
to others, to community, to the world and to your God, Spirit or Higher Power,
is about having the awareness that as a human being, you are not meant to go it
alone in this world... you need others not only to co-exist, but to flourish in
the best possible way.
In order to connect, it
is important to become honest with yourself and others; to share your hopes,
dreams, desires, fears, failures and successes with people you trust; and to
ask for assistance when needed. To develop reciprocity by giving as much as you
receive, to engage in creative collaboration and to build your support systems
takes courage and determination. It is only when you comprehend your personal
power of influence, based on your values, beliefs, authentic actions,
compassion, empathy and kindness that you can assist others on their path of
being the best versions of themselves and pay it forward in the world. It's why
I like being a Coach because I have the privilege of doing just that, helping
others to reach their full potential and have fulfilling lives.
Below are some
"words of wisdom" about the importance of connection:
- "Man's
main task is to give birth to himself." -- Erich Fromm
- "Only
through our connectedness to others can we really know and enhance the
self. And only through working on the self can we begin to enhance our
connectedness to others." -- Harriet
Lerner
- "We
want people to feel with us more than to act for us." -- George Eliot
- "We
cannot live for ourselves alone. Our lives are connected by a thousand
invisible threads, and along these sympathetic fibers, our actions run as
causes and return to us as results." -- Herman Melville
- "The
web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together." -- William Shakespeare
- "We
don't accomplish anything in this world alone ... and whatever happens is
the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and all the weavings of
individual threads from one to another that creates something." -- Sandra Day O'Conner
- "We
cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own."-- Ben Sweetland
- "Each
contact with a human being is so rare, so precious, one should preserve
it."-- Anais Nin
And finally, if you need
one-on-one assistance on discovering your authentic self, learning how to
better communicate, understanding your values and how you "show up in the
world," or how to create more powerful relationships... then please consider
Excavive Life Coaching. I offer a
complimentary assessment to see if coaching is right for you, and can best be
reached by e-mail to set up an appointment.
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Excavive's Impact and Client Successes
This month I am reflecting on the impact I have with my clients, audiences, friends and even family. I have the privilege of being on the journey with others, whether
I am coaching individual clients, speaking to groups both large and small, or writing my monthly column Evolve in Underwired Magazine. I am assisting others in uncovering
their
authentic selves.
To see individual client, as well as speaking, testimonials, click here.
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Excavive Reading List
My reading list is organized by 8 Pre-dominant Life Areas, and the sections have images of the books as links for
easy
purchasing through Amazon.com. And of course you are not limited
to my suggestions-there is a search box on each page for browsing &
shopping!
Friends and Clients often
ask - What are you reading? I have just started The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle and am excited to learn about his belief that "greatness isn't born, but grown." Here is my short list of books I recommend
for you based on the Power of Connection:
- The Dance of Connection by
Harriet Lerner
- Non-violent Communication by
Marshall
Rosenberg
Remember to stop by my Reading List to browse some great titles for gaining
insight on yourself.
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Excavive in the Media
Last month I was interviewed for KET's "Louisville Life" TV show hosted by Candyce Clifft. March was National Optimism Month and I was tapped to provide ways to be positive in your life. The episode premiered on Thursday, March 25th at 7:30 PM on KET2. If you missed the show on March 25, a podcast of the episode will be posted on the Louisville Life site within 2-3 weeks. See more about "Louisville Life" here.
A special thank you
to Cheryl Hart, host of the Hart to Heart talk show. I was a guest on
her January show, "The Best Worst Day of the Year" and her February
show, "do You Love You?" To see clips of the show on YouTube, click here. Cheryl has an amazing heart and powerful
message,
and I was delighted to be part of not just one, but 2 of her talk shows
that
focus on her personal mission of inspiring and empowering others.
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Powerful Words: Writing & Speaking
My April Evolve
column in Underwired Magazine's Backside Issue is titled Know Who's Got Your Back. To read it, click here.
Upcoming Excavive Speaking
I am thrilled to be a guest speaker at the
Institute for Anti-Aging Medicine in April. My topic, "The Beauty of
Balanced Living" will include a discussion on how to live a balanced
life,
and why it's important to be fierce for your own wellness. RSVP's are required, so please sign up soon. I hope you
can join
us on April 15th. Click here to learn more.
If you
would like for me to speak to your organization or company, see this list of
topics here and please email me for rates and
availability.
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Thank you for exploring "Excavate Yourself." I look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions for future issues.
All the Best,
Jennifer M. Blair
Life Coach Speaker Writer
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