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June 22, 2009  
 
The Best Drive of Your Life!
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Ann Farrell, CPCC, PCC
Ann Farrell, CPCC, PCC
Founder and President
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I was invited by a wonderful & talented colleague to speak at the Career Transitions Center of Chicago (an amazing resource!) last Thursday.  As I looked into the eyes of my audience early on a stormy Chicago morning, I opened by asking their permission to share the brutal truth. 
 
Today I am asking you.
 
Do you want to know the brutal truth?  If so, read on...
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The Best Drive of Your Life!  
 
 The brutal truth is that within the first minute of meeting someone, I can tell whether or not they will soon be hired, promoted or gloriously successful.  And so can you!  This became glaringly clear to me in my works with groups of people in transitions as well as with my clients, colleagues and even friends and family.
  
The "tell" is whether they are driving in "fear" or "Farfegnugen".  Farfegnugen is a marketing word for "a positive driving experience".  We all are on the road to somewhere with our lives and careers, but those who will enjoy the most success, the richest relationships and have the most along the way will be those who create their own Farfegnugen!
 
Whether one emotes positive or negative energy cannot be faked or covered up by even the most practiced or brilliant elevator speech.  You know.  Whether you are speaking with someone in person or over the phone, you know.  Whether or not they are a positive force at work and in their relationships, you know.  In the first minute of an interview, you know. Whether you are a creator or a drainer of energy, most often you know.
 
When it is not clear to us is when we are stuck in a story of victim or circumstance.  As soon as we can gain a glimpse of forward focus and hope, we can pull ourselves out of this blindspot.  The quickest way out is by shifting our focus to what we are grateful for versus focusing on what we might not have or have lost. 
 
Know that your life will reflect your energy. Positive energy attracts positive.  Opposites might attract in many cases, but negativity attracts nothing good!  If you think that you have just been born a "glass half empty person" and this will not work for you, the truth is being positive and grateful must be a conscious choice!  
 
So choose it now!  And choose to create your type of magic through your Farfegnugen - then hang on for the best drive of your life!
  
Next Steps:
Got Farfegnugen? 
Describe the experience of riding with you.
   
 Your Corporate Success Members:  
Your energy is a key element of your brand.  Be  conscious of your Farfegnugen for the next week. What is the experience of you? Include what you want it to be in "Brand" on your one page strategy document.
Bring your learnings to our coaching call on the 23rd.  
 
Wishing you your best life and biggest impact!
 
Sincerely,
Ann
 
Ann Farrell, CPCC, PCC
Quantum Endeavors, Inc.
  
P. S. 
 
You can learn more about what Laura Sterkel, Program Director and the Career Transitions Center are up to at www.ctcchicago.org.
 
If you are a coach who wants to grow your business with coaching in corporate or best support your clients who are seek corporate success, contact me about my "Coaching for Corporate" TeleClass July Series and FREE TeleClass- Going Corporate today!   
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