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Greetings Everyone! |
The Dog Days of Summer...
are upon us. August is a month where the heat can suck the life right out of us! But, it is also a month for making new plans, the starting of a new school year, wrapping our brains around our calendars, and taking that last minute trip before settling down for the long haul. Before you know it, we will be thinking "Christmas." (scary thought!)
Miss Maggie Mae Underfoot
In keeping with the spirit of dog days, we have added a puppy to our household this summer. I have been threatening to get a dog for years now, but my travel schedule has been too crazy to think of training a puppy, but now that I'm home more - it's time! I found this darling fur ball on the Internet - it was love at first sight! I looked at hundreds of pictures of cute dogs, but this one pulled on my heart. I find it interesting how connections are made without having to be there in person. We arranged a meeting with the breeder, paid for the puppy, and the fun began! Maggie is a "Designer Mutt" which means she is a cross bread - Silky Terrier/Maltese mix. I highly recommend this
mix. She's cute, quiet, and intelligent. She is almost house broke and we've only had her for two weeks. I'm sure she will make an appearance at APT this year.
There were several reasons I decided to put myself through the pains of training a puppy -- I was finding myself being pulled into a mild depression - there wasn't anything to be depressed about. My business is moving in the right direction, my husband got a promotion, my son's wedding was wonderful - all seemed right in the world, so what was my problem?! Simple - I had put my nose to the grindstone without taking the breaks I needed and now
that my children are grown there isn't any physical touching going on either.
Because my office is in my home, I don't get the physical interaction that comes with a job located in an office or retail environment. For a Playful Sanguine who is working from home, this can be a problem, meeting our emotional needs will take a little more work than normal. I lacked sunshine -distraction - hugs - and fun. My mother has a saying, "All work and no play, makes George a dull boy," I was loosing my sparkle! And, a Playful
Sanguine without sparkle, is like a day without sunshine!
Having this little "distraction" has interfered with getting my work done, (My apologies to anyone waiting to hear from me.) but I feel so much better now that I have had to take mandatory breaks, stand in the sun-shine waiting for Miss Maggie to pee or just play, and soaking up some vitamin D -- what a big difference this has made in my thought life, not to mention the fact that the emotional needs of Affection, Attention and Acceptance "As Is," are being met through this little fur ball. She LOVES me!
(As I type this article, she's sitting on my feet - hence the name - Underfoot.)
I don't think everyone needs an animal to meet their emotional needs, but I would like all of us to be more aware when our own emotional health begins to wain and do something about it. As Personality Consultants/Trainers, we should practice what we teach. ;0)
Blessings,
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| Today's Prayer |
Today's Prayer
Dear God, I don't want to strive against you by my own self-efforts. I want to totally depend on you. Please increase my faith. Forgive my unbelief. James (1:5) tells me that if I lack wisdom, let me ask of you--God that gives to all people liberally--and it will be given to me. Lord, give me wisdom and grace and strong faith. I pray for my friends who need your wisdom and power in their lives. Please reach down and left them up by the power of Your Holy Spirit; draw them unto you; change their lives for their good and Your glory. These things I ask with a loving heart. In the name of Jesus, amen.
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Personality Training Seminars |
Early Bird Deadline coming this month!
Advanced Personality Training
September 26 -28, 2008
St. Louis, MO
If you have been looking for
support and encouragement
in teaching the personalities,
either as a business or ministry -
This is the conference for you!
Airfare is still reasonable!
If you are concerned that the price of airfare will be too high, I have taken the liberty to quote some of the prices I have found on-line.
Southwest:
Denver (DEN) to St. Louis (STL) - $252.00
Baltimore (BWI) to STL - $301.00
Dallas (DAL) to STL - $175.00
Los Angeles (LAX) to STL - $325.00
Chicago (MDW) to STL - $157.00
Travelocity:
DEN to STL - Frontier - $186.00
BWI to STL - US Air - $274.00
DFW to STL - Continental - $226.00
LAX to STL - American - $286.00
Chicago (ORD) to STL - $164.00
The price of airfare is not much different than in the past, so don't let gas pains slow you down!
We have some wonderful things in store for those of you who plan to attend APT. We are going to focus on "things that stop us in our tracks"
like getting a good head shot - learning to use power point - how to set our fees, writing a good bio and creating a great bio sheet - the list could go on and on!
We have booked a photographer and I need to hear from you if you would like to use this service. I am making up the shooting schedule. There will be a $40.00 fee for this service. You will receive a digital copy of the pictures for use in advertising, post on your web site and bio sheets. If this interests you, please email or call me to set your appointment.
The focus of this conference is to help you understand what technology is out there and how that will help you get your business or ministry moving forward -- there's something for everyone! We will also cover basic personality information for those who want a refresher.
Each year there are new teachers and topics, along with the favorite basics. For many CPTs, this is a reunion they look forward to all year.
This year I want all of us to go home READY to get out there and teach Personality Principles!
Early Registration $500.00 + $36.40 tax $536.40
(cut off date: 8-29-08):
Regular Registration: $550.00 + $40.04 tax $590.00
Alumni Registration: $450.00 + $32.76 tax $482.76
(Must have attended a prior APT)
Deposit: $125.00 (nonrefundable/transferable)
3 Flex Pay Plan: three payments of $181.80 (includes taxes/handling)
First payment due with registration.
Online Registration
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| Basic Personality Training Teleseminar |
If you have been wanting to be trained as a Certified Personality Concultant, but can not or do not want to travel, here's your opportunity to get the training you want without the travel.
24 hours of training, over an eight week time frame. It's as simple as dialing your phone. Visit the website for more information about the course, or....
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| Q & A |
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Questions are coming in!
As opportunities come our way, we may have questions like, "How do I incorporate the personality information into my materials." or, "Is there any research on _________?"
In this section of the e-newsletter I will post your questions and answers. I would like to post your insights and comments also, so send them in to me at info@personalityprinciples.com.
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Question:
""Is there any other information I should be studying that would help me become a better trainer/consultant?"
Answer:
YES! If we are going to be the best at what we do, we need to study.
There are MANY personality/temperament systems on the market and it help to know how each of them work, which ones are alike, and why you have chosen to use this system. Because this is a very important topic, we cover this in more depth at APT as one of our regular sessions.
First, let's identify three of the major systems on the market and some of their market uses. We'll cover more systems at a later time.
Myers Briggs Type Indicator, MBTI: http://www.personalitypathways.com/type_inventory2.html
The typology model originated by Jung (and further developed by Briggs and Myers) regards personality type as similar to left or right handedness: individuals are either born with, or develop, certain preferred ways of thinking and acting. The MBTI sorts some of these psychological differences into four opposite pairs, or "dichotomies," with a resulting 16 possible psychological types.
Dichotomies
Extraversion - Introversion
Sensing - iNtuition
Thinking - Feeling
Judging - Perceiving
The 16 different types are often referred to by an abbreviation of four letters, the initial letters of each of their four type preferences (except in the case of iNtuition), for instance:
ESTJ - Extraversion, Sensing, Thinking, Judging
INFP - Introversion, iNtuition, Feeling, Perceiving
And so on for all 16 possible type combinations.
The indicator is frequently used in the areas of career counseling, pedagogy, group dynamics, employee training, leadership training, life coaching, executive coaching, marriage counseling, Workers' compensation claims and personal development.
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Enneagram: http://www.enneagraminstitute.com
The Enneagram of Personality Types is a modern synthesis of a number of ancient wisdom traditions, but the person who originally put the system together was Oscar Ichazo. The Enneagram's structure may look complicated, although it is actually simple. The nine points on the circumference are also connected with each other by the inner lines of the Enneagram. Note that points Three, Six, and Nine form an equilateral triangle.
An Over view of the Nine Personality Types
Type One is principled, purposeful, self-controlled, and perfectionistic.
Type Two is demonstrative, generous, people-pleasing, and possessive.
Type Three is adaptive, excelling, driven, and image-conscious.
Type Four is expressive, dramatic, self-absorbed, and temperamental.
Type Five is perceptive, innovative, secretive, and isolated.
Type Six is engaging, responsible, anxious, and suspicious.
Type Seven is spontaneous, versatile, distractible, and scattered.
Type Eight is self-confident, decisive, willful, and confrontational.
Type Nine is receptive, reassuring, agreeable, and complacent.
We can use the Enneagram to understand a multitude of business applications, relationships, parenting, cultural differences, and personal growth, marriage, career, and legal counseling, sports coaching, lawyer and jury selection, politics (and the character of officeholders and those running for office), and various dimensions of cultural studies. These are just some of the areas in which people are either currently applying the Enneagram or seeking more information about how to do so.
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D.I.S.C.: http://www.onlinediscprofile.com
The D.I.S.C. personality report or inventory, developed by William Moulton Marston, profiles four primary behavioral styles, each with a very distinct and predictable pattern of observable behavior.
Dominance: To the point, decisive and bottom line oriented. These people tend to be independent and results driven. They are strong-willed people who enjoy challenges, taking action, and immediate results.
Influence: Optimistic and outgoing. They tend to be highly social and out going. They prefer participating on teams, sharing thoughts, and entertaining and energizing others.
Steadiness: Empathetic & Cooperative. These people tend to be team players and are supportive and helpful to others. They prefer being behind the scene, working in consistent and predictable ways. They are often good listeners and avoid change and conflict
Conscientiousness: Concerned, Cautious & Correct. These people are often focused on details and quality. They plan ahead, constantly check for accuracy, and what to know "how" and "why".
DISC is used for personal growth and development, training, coaching and managing of individuals, groups, teams, and organizations.
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If you have any questions or insights to these or other questions, Please email them to info@personalityprinciples.com
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Every third Monday of the Month there will be a FREE teleconference dealing with a different aspect of teaching personality information.
 Teleconference
August 18th
Topic:
Understanding the
Coping (Masking)Personality
9:00 PM Eastern 8:00 PM Central
7:00 PM Mountain 6:00 PM Pacific
These calls are open to anyone who would like to attend. If you would like to receive the handout to this call, please email that request to: personalityinfo@sbcglobal.net
Call in phone number:
1-712-775-7100
code: 794325#
Please use land lines, as cell phones cause distortion on the line - thanks!
Long distant charges do apply for this call.
Sept. 15 -
Building a business foundation for your ministry.
Oct. 20 - To be announced
Nov. 17 - To be announced
Dec. 15 - To be announced
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We respect your privacy and will never sell or give out your information.
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Quotes of the Month |
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You can vitally influence your life from within by auto-suggestion. The first thing each morning, and the last thing each night, suggest to yourself specific ideas that you wish to embody in your character and personality. Address such suggestions to yourself, silently or aloud, until they are deeply impressed upon your mind.
- Grenville Kleiser
For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he...
- Prov. 23:7a
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Personality Profiles
These profiles are designed to be completed in
10 minutes
Perfect for workshops, training seminars, counseling, coaching or just for fun.
1 - Adult Profile
$2.50 each
1 - Youth Profile
$2.50 each
To receive the Certified Personality Consultant's discount, please call the office to place your orders.
Personality Boards
Over the years I have found using my Personality Board to be one of the best visuals I have - even though I use Power Point, and props. People come up to me after each presentation to ask questions and they start using the board to make their point - I love it!
Because I fly, I have had to create a board that fits in my garment bag. Now I'm offering them for sale. Many CPTs have purchased them from me and love them.
These boards fold flat for traveling and are laminated with 10mm plastic. There are 2 choices of standard wording - Popular, Powerful, Peaceful, Perfect or Playful, Powerful, Peaceful, Proper. (The wording in the middle box can be customized to your needs for an additional fee of $20.00)
Dimensions:
Folded - 14x16 / Open - 24x32
(backing board is 15x20)
Cost:$115.00 $12.00 S/H
Power Point for Business
Recently, I had the opportunity to present a workshop on:
"Less Stress - More Fulfilling." Finding Emotional Balance in the Workplace
I created an easy to use power point with wonderful quotes, that many trainers can adapt to their own workshops. Power Point with the handout of the workshop. $25.00 (download) or $5.00 S/H for CD copy.
Basic Power Point
20 slides with workshop script
This Power Point covers the general topic of the Personalities. You can add your own slides to tailor your talks to your audience.
- $25.00 (download) or $5.00 S/H for CD copy.
If you have a product that you would like to sell or share with others, please contact me and I will list it in the newsletter or post it on the on-line store. | |
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| Information and Tests |
As I have said earlier, I want to introduce you to some of the people and programs I have had the privilege to encounter over the past few years. Some of these programs will not apply to you now, but you never know when the time will be right. I feel it's better to be exposed to new ideas and programs long before you need them, so when the time is right, you're not making a mad dash to find them -- you'll know where to look.
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Your e-Coach
What would you want in your life if everything were possible? What did you dream about when you were little? What is important to you? What makes you happy? When you lead yourself it is crucial that you uncover goals buried within your inmost self, your heart and soul. When you do, a new energy will emerge, giving you the desire and the strength to create a life full of self-expression. Every one of us is unique, and it is important that you set goals that align with your own dreams. Only then will your goals help you in creating the life you really want. No matter your age, giving life to your core goals will add to your everyday life a richness that's not possible unless you're pursuing what's truly important to you. Never abandon a goal that resonates deeply in your heart. That's the same as saying "No" to life. Don't give up on anything that really excites you, even if it looks impossible at first. And don't underestimate the tremendous power that comes from within when you truly believe in your goal and make a commitment to achieving it. That is when you can do the impossible. Avoid the trap of believing that you won't succeed just because no one else has. You are unique; no one else can do what you can do the way you can do it. No one else can judge whether your goals are realistic. They can never be in your shoes, and they can never know what you can achieve. It is amazing what you can accomplish when you really want something and are willing to do all it takes to get it! While you might not always be sure of your direction, you can trust your inner voice to lead you to your destination. Life takes on a new meaning when you can see with your inner eye that you are moving closer to your goal. This awareness points you in a new direction, opening you to new ways of achieving your aims. A special harmony arises between your inner voice and the world around you. Your e-Coach contains an exercise called "Know Your Goals" that will assist you in setting goals that resonate deeply in your heart.  When you upgrade to the full version of Your e-Coach, you will have immediate access to this and a full toolbox of exercises that will enable you to take fully charge of your life! Click here to get access right now! Also, I would love to hear from you! If you have any questions or viewpoints you want to share or you just want to say hello, please post a comment to the Your e-Coach Blog. Be well! Svein A. Berg Co-author Your e-Coach PS! An extra resource you will benefit greatly from is the excellent audio program Goal Achievement from Effective Learning Systems. In this program you will learn how to get in touch with your passion and direct it in ways that lead you to greater confidence, enthusiasm, satisfaction and fulfillment. Once you've mastered the techniques in this program there is no limit to what you can achieve. Order now and start living your dreams today! PPS! Do you know anyone who might benefit from Your e-Coach? Feel free to tell them that they can sign up for Your e-Coach for free at http://www.coachinghappens.com
Your e-Coach is based on the works of leadership consultant and executive coach Randi B. Noyes, and her best seller The Art of Leading Yourself.
Authors of Your e-Coach: Svein A. Berg and Randi B. Noyes.
Copyright © 2007 Leadership International Inc. and Mintra Inc. All rights reserved.
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Endorsements |
APT Praise
Thanks for your seminar. It came just in time for my speaking ministry going to the next level. I scheduled three more personality engagements this year and five more for next year. It seems like things are falling into line at just the right time. I guess you could say I took a leap of faith and what I hoped for is becoming a reality. Praise God for His faithfulness.
Angela Coon -
Uniquely His Ministries
"I have attended the Personality Trainer's Workshop 4 times in the USA. Whilst it was quite an investment to travel all the way from New Zealand, this has been absolutely beneficial to the building of my business.
The Advanced Personality Workshop that I attended in 2006, covered so much more for anyone wanting to build their business/ministries. It put me in touch with other trainers doing the same things.The sessions are insightful, and give time to network. The discussions around human behavior I had with other trainers was wonderful. There's no doubt that one receives value for their investment!"
Allison Mooney
Speaker of the Year (Auck) NSANZ 2005/06
Most Humorous and Entertaining Speaker 2006
Inspirational Speaker of the Year 2007
Author "Pressing the Right Buttons - People skills for business success."
Having participated in last year's Advanced Personality Training, I know first hand the effectiveness of Kathryn's enthusiasm, instruction and inspiration. Through APT, she gives the extra push that many Certified Personality Trainers need. If you have attended our Personality Training Workshop, have been doing some training, but feel that you need additional coaching to make your Personality business a reality, I hope to see you at the APT!
Florence Littauer
Founder, the CLASSeminar
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