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Contact Allison
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Case Study: Team Building
Recently, I completed a team building/communication process that involved DISC.
My client had more than ten employees complete DISC/PIAV reports. Rather than have on-one-one debriefings with each employee, I met with the CEO and manager for a summary debriefing.
We highlighted the relevant information in each of the reports. They found the information to be very useful in their business planning. Then a week later we held a Communication Workshop with the employees, the owner and manager. The team was very engaged and it was extremely productive.
The workshop included:
- An overview of DISC/PIAV
- How to better understand, appreciate and work with different communication styles
- A review of each of their individual communication styles from their report
- A review of each of their motivators from their report
- A ranking of each of their communication do's and don'ts from their report
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Court-Appointed CASA
Following weeks of training, I was recently appointed by a Contra Costa County judge in the juvenile dependency courts, as a CASA volunteer to speak up for the best interests of a foster child in court.
CASA youth are abused, neglected and abandoned children in our community and many times, CASA volunteers are the only consistent and caring adult presence in their lives.
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The CASA website has more information about how to get involved with this organization to help these youth. |
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Allison's Speaking Events
The Women's Business Symposium hosted by Comerica Bank on Thursday, October 25th will be held at the Wente Vineyards Event Center.
The evening will feature speaker Allison Tabor, Certified Professional Coach who will present on Communicate with Style; Effectively Using Communication Styles.
All proceeds from this event will benefit Girls Inc. of Alameda County.
Register today. Space is limited and preregistration is required. |
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Allison on Entrepreneur.com
Allison was recently interviewed on Entrepreneur.com on the topic of "How to Get Your Loved Ones to Love Your Business".
Allison provides four tips for getting your family on board. One of the most important is being honest when talking about the impact your new business will have on the family's time and finances. |
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Resources
Blog/Newsletter Archives
Read Allison's blog on Entrepreneur.com: How to Get Your Loved Ones to Love Your Business. Allison provides four tips for getting your family on board with your business.
Visit Coppia's Coppia's website blog/newsletter page to find great resources for Couples in Business, Family Owned Business and Entrepreneurs.
Blog Talk Radio Interview
BlogTalkRadio Business Innovators Show Interview, on "Couples in Business and Bed", you can listen to the podcast.
Bed and Business: Yes, it can be done. Ask Allison
Read Allison's article in the Contra Costa Lawyer, Partners in Love and Law: Top Ten Tips for Couples in Business and Bed Together. |
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Food for Thought
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
-- Mark Twain |
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Hello, Colleagues, Clients and Friends:
Can you believe that we have just over two months left in the year? Last month I shared several updates with you, catching up on all the of activities from over the summer.
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Allison S. Tabor makes her transition as the new
Diablo Valley Chapter Chair of the Women President's Organization (WPO) |
While it hasn't been that long since my last newsletter, there are several updates already. It is my pleasure to share insightful case studies, my latest happenings and a colleague introduction.
My Best,
Allison
WPO Facilitation
Having attended the annual Women President's Organization (WPO) Conference and Facilitator's training over the summer, I focused my attention on connecting with as many of my Diablo Valley Chapter members as possible, preparing for the transition and facilitating my first meeting with the group.
It was my pleasure to meet with several of the 17 chapter members one-on-one, over coffee, wine and even walks before facilitating my first group meeting at the beginning of the month.
Each of these successful entrepreneurial women is interesting and amazing. I remain committed and honored to have the opportunity as the WPO Diablo Valley Chapter Chair, to help "bring out the genius of this remarkable group". |
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Colleague Corner: One Page Business Plan
For years in my own business, I used One Page Business Plan� products, as well as participated in their use with many of my peer advisory group colleagues. Having firsthand experience with its effectiveness in business planning success, I've recently decided to become a licensed One Page Business Plan Consultant�.
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Jim Horan is the
founder of the
One Page Business Plan� |
With the extensive additional training and support, I will be able to bring even more value to my clients and colleagues as they seek simple, powerful and effective ways to improve their businesses.
Jim Horan, the founder of The One Page Business Plan� has made a positive impact on more than half a million small to mid-sized businesses. I am pleased to add his business planning tools to my tool chest. For this month's colleague feature, it seems fitting to spotlight Jim Horan. Jim's website has more information on the One Page Business Plan�. |
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About Allison
Allison is a Certified Professional Coach, with more than 23 years of firsthand business ownership expertise. In addition to assisting entrepreneurs, family business owners and corporate teams across a wide range of industries, Allison is known as the Couples-In-Business Expert, empowering Couples In Business to achieve success in their businesses and lives.
With her pragmatic, down-to-earth philosophy, she produces dramatic results for her clients. Allison is a leader who motivates entrepreneurs to achieve greater profitability and success. Her areas of focus include Communications and Strategic Planning.
Allison uses a variety of TTI Insights� Communication assessment tools, including DISC, which is designed to help clients understand and improve their communication skills.
DISC, when combined with Coppia Communications' expert interpretation and coaching becomes a powerful tool for creating more productive workplace environments.
What makes Allison uniquely qualified to work with entrepreneurs, family business owners and corporate teams across a wide range of industries? She and her husband successfully ran an engineering business together for more than 20 years. |
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George Dom on Leadership
I had the pleasure of meeting George Dom, former Commanding Officer/Flight Leader of the Navy's Blue Angels. George facilitated a private presentation on "High Trust Leadership-A Decisive Advantage", which was exhilarating and insightful in its application to business. These are some of George's thoughts on what defines leadership:
- Vision
- Unwillingness to accept the status quo
- Influence
Leadership = change. Change arouses fear and anxiety. A leader overcomes fear with TRUST. A
leader must be trusted and trust is a continuum.
I highly recommend George to any business leader who is interested in a unique leadership presentation. Additional information about George Dom. |
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