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Dear Reader,
We live in complicated times. The tragic events of last week have marked our hearts with horror and sorrow, and, as a nation, we continue to struggle to grasp what happened in Newtown, Connecticut and understand a world in which such a senseless violence could take so many innocent lives. I appreciated the article in the Washington Post this week that remembered the wisdom of Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers) who once shared his mother's wisdom in the face of tragic events -- to notice all the good people, the helpers, doing all they can to help others.
Last Friday morning, Meg Wheatley spoke to the coaches at the Georgetown's Graduate Coaching Conference via video include link. Drawing on themes from her most recent book, So Far From Home, the famous writer and systems theorist called for us to be "warriors for the human spirit" bringing compassion and bravery to the world and operating in the "place beyond hope and fear." Meg's words were prescient as we eventually learned the day's heartbreaking news. Like many of my clients, family and friends, I will end the year reflecting not only upon my own contributions and intentions for 2012, but also about how I can be a warrior for the human spirit in 2013 and beyond. I invite you to view the video keynote here.
Tomorrow is the longest night of 2012 -- the winter solstice -- and, according to Mayan foretelling, the end of an Age. May the New Year bring new ways of coming together and of being a part of the family of life. Thank you for your support and the good efforts you made in your own life and community this year. I hope you will connect with your heart which is the home of your compassion and courage as you prepare for the New Year.
Very best wishes to you,
Kate Ebner CEO Nebo Company |
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Monday, December 24, 2012 11 AM Eastern Time On VoiceAmerica Business
Listen on Monday.
Ringing Out the Old Year and Envisioning a New Year with Leadership Coach Bette George
(Special encore presentation from last December) 
The New Year always invites us to make bold resolutions and start anew. Yet, year after year, how many of us look at the year behind with some regret, vaguely remembering our faded resolutions? Join Host Kate Ebner and her wise friend, Leadership and Life Coach Bette George for a conversation about how to close this year and begin 2012 with a strong sense of purpose, renewal and direction. Kate and Bette will explain why New Year's resolutions often don't work and will show you how to use visioning to bring new energy and possibilities to your life in the year ahead. You will enjoy the guidance and resources provided to make the upcoming year your best ever. This show is a "visioning how-to" with a focus on 2012.
Be inspired. Become inspiring. Missed the Live Show?
Past Episodes are available on demand and podcast-ready via iTunes or RSS feed.
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How Was Your 2012?
 Last year, Kate Ebner and her colleague and friend, Bette George, offered a December radio show that gave listeners an understanding of how to use the power of intention for a purposeful and fulfilling year. This week, Kate and Bette reunited on the radio to report back on how they did with their 2012 intentions and share new ideas on how to ring out the old year and bring in the new. The two leadership coaches also spoke about the larger context that surrounds us as we think about our own personal intentions in a world that holds joy, conflict, tragedy and inspiration.
As Bette and Kate reflected on 2012, they noted how helpful it had been to talk with each other periodically about the intentions they set for 2012. This positive support, encouragement and accountability made a big difference. Bette' intention was to be connected and full of presence w the people in her life and also to the Earth while Kate's 2012 intention was to "choose ease." How closely did Bette and Kate follow their 2012 intentions? Click here to find out.
This year, Bette and Kate offered a method for ringing out the "old year" using a framework derived from the work of poet and author, David Whyte, whose book, The Three Marriages, inspired this exercise. The approach helps you assess how you did in the most important parts of your life using Whyte's concept of the three marriages:
- Marriage to Another
- Marriage to Worl
- Marriage to Self
We invite you to the show to learn the methodology for this exercise, and then, consider setting four intentions for your New Year -- one for each domain: mind, body, emotion and spirit. On Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life, Bette coached Kate live on air to express her intentions for the new year.
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Sometimes
Sometimes
if you move carefully
through the forest
breathing
like the ones
in the old stories
who could cross
a shimmering bed of dry leaves
without a sound,
you come
to a place
whose only task
is to trouble you
with tiny
but frightening requests
conceived out of nowhere
but in this place
beginning to lead everywhere.
Requests to stop what
you are doing right now,
and
to stop what you
are becoming
while you do it,
questions
that can make
or unmake
a life,
questions
that have patiently
waited for you,
questions
that have no right
to go away.
-David Whyte
"Sometimes" from Everything is Waiting for You
Appeared on Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life 12/17/12
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News from The Nebo Company
She Leads web course touches on critical development themes for professional women
 The online learning series She Leads will kick off in March 2013 with the first in a series of four web courses designed to help professional women connect with essential knowledge that can help them to thrive professionally and personally. She Leads, led by Nancy Lamberton, will offer women the chance to access the wisdom and "nuggets" developed at Nebo through years of research and focused work on women's leadership. The program will tackle subjects such as how to integrate work and life successfully, how to strengthen your authentic presence and how to build relationships that make a difference for your career. The first course offers four 75-minute live webinars featuring original Nebo concepts and frameworks. Look out for more information on She Leads in the newsletter and on our website in early 2013, including information about registering through our new online store, launching in January. In the meantime, please direct any inquiries about the program to SheLeads@nebocompany.com.
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Top 5 Mentoring Gifts for the Holidays
 Nancy shares 5 great holiday gifts that will encourage the continued development of the person you mentor. |
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Create Your Vision!
We have designed a quick and easy visioning exercise just for you! You will receive your own personal vision statement immediately upon hitting "submit." To create your vision statement, CLICK HERE.
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Missed the last show?
What intentions did Kate Ebner and Bette George set for 2013? Find out here.
Be inspired.
Become inspiring.
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Recommended Resources
by: David Whyte
 | "Seeing the World DIfferently: An Invitation to be Warriors for Courage and Compassion"
Meg Wheatley |
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