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Give the Gift of Career Growth This Holiday Season!

C a r e e r G r o w t h

If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try. ~Seth Godin

Lisa, a technology manager, and Michael, a software team supervisor, met for lunch and commiserated about their professional frustrations. Lisa, despite her generous salary, felt increasingly disconnected from her role leading the IT division. Michael was overwhelmed by constant organizational changes and felt trapped in a cycle of overwork without appropriate compensation. His primary aspiration was career advancement, hoping to break through the ceiling that currently limited his professional growth.

Their conversation highlighted a widespread workplace challenge that often becomes more pronounced during the year-end period, when professionals reflect on their career trajectories. Have you noticed similar sentiments among your colleagues or loved ones? Perhaps a thoughtful gift of career coaching could provide the guidance and perspective needed to navigate professional challenges.

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6 Holiday Heartfelt Gifts For Family And Friends At Low Or No Cost …

Try these and more and make someone feel special this holiday season

Let’s face it, things happen. Sometimes we falter and find it difficult to do things that are not necessarily costly but nice to do. This may happen when we lose a job or loved one that was the sole breadwinner. It may also happen when we focus on reaching a set goal and the financial means defy us.

Here are 6 ways that you can still bring joy during the holidays:

6 Meaningful Holiday Gifts

DIY Crafts or Homemade Treats: Create handmade crafts, artwork, or bake homemade treats that reflect your thoughtfulness and effort.
Acts of Service: Offer your time and help with tasks like babysitting, organizing, or providing tech support—whatever would be genuinely useful.
Shared Experiences: Plan a day trip, picnic, or a movie night at home. Spending quality time together can be priceless.
Memory Collages or Photo Albums: Compile cherished memories into a photo album or collage, reminiscing about good times shared.
Offering Skills or Lessons: Teach a skill you excel at—whether it’s cooking, playing an instrument, writing, or a particular hobby.
Letters or Poems: Write heartfelt letters or poems expressing your gratitude and love for them.

Try these and more and make someone feel special this holiday season and throughout the year. Remember, the most meaningful gifts are those that come from the thought and effort put into them and not from their monetary value.

Now it Your Turn

Are there any thoughtful gifts missing from the list? Do share. We would love to hear!

Cheers!

2023 Holiday Gift Guide For Book Lovers …

Give the gift of insight, inspiration, and growth this holiday season! Delve into the world of leadership, self-discovery, inspiration and professional development with these curated books. Perfect for friends, family, or colleagues seeking to elevate their leadership skills and embark on a transformative journey. Click the Gift Guide, choose a book that sparks growth and ignites the potential within your loved ones this festive season!

Each Book link takes you directly to Amazon where you can buy, beautifully gift wrap and place under your well-lit sparkling Christmas tree. Voila! They’re thrilled!

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Hope this guide has inspired your gift giving. E-books are perfect for last minute book shoppers. Grab copies for the perfect New Year’s gift. Oh, don’t forget to get a copy of my just released book RedLight: When God Says No which completes the GreenLight trilogy.

Can’t decide which to get? Let’s Connect!

Avoid The Grinch Syndrome This Christmas…

Avoid The Grinch Syndrome

The president for one of the biggest and most successful companies called a zoom meeting and fired 900 staff all at once- just before Christmas. When the media asked why (he was so mean at Christmas) he said they all work 2-hour days and report 8. Hmmm… Yea, the boss may have a case but it’s in the how he did it and when he did it. No matter the logic, he will still be seen as a Grinch.

So who is a Grinch? A person who spoils the fun of others. A spoilsport. A drag. A party pooper. That’s the Miriam Dictionary’s meaning. So here are 7 Suggestions on what you can do to avoid being a Grinch this holiday season

Do something kind for someone you don’t know
Watch your favorite holiday movie
Get festive. Decorate your home
Give a Gift to someone in need
Get social. Hang out with friends and family
Give of your time
Volunteer for a good cause

Personally, I love the holidays and wouldn’t mind celebrating all year round. But yes there are always those who are sad and down at this time. Reach out and lend a hand. Give a word of encouragement. Try any of the 7 ways shared and give love this Christmas.

How do you combat the Grinch Sydrome during the holidays? Do share, we would love to hear.

Cheers!

2021 Holiday Book Gift Guide…

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A Book is a Gift you can open again and again
Garrison Keillor

Gifts For Your Personal Growth

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It’s Beginning To Look Alot Like Christmas! 11 Songs That Inspire…

It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas! The Holidays! Whatever you call it… to me its the most wonderful time of the year! People are kind, joyful, generous, smiling, pretty-all dressed up for those office parties, and family gatherings! There’s sumptuous food, Folly jolly chocolate delights, gifts and so much more! Yes, I know there’s always the Grinch but they’re just a few, so let’s not let them spoil it for us too.

Music of the Season

The season kicks off with holiday music… and today I would love to share them all! Hey, I’m just kidding! I will just share 11 of my favs!

All I want want for Christmas is you (Mariah Carey)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year (Andy Williams)
Holly Jolly Christmas (Burl Ives)
Feliz Navidad (Jose Feliciano)
Mary did you know (Pentatonix)
Silent Night (Temptations)
Last Christmas (Bing Crosby)
Let it Snow (Dean Martin)
This Christmas (Chris Brown)
You’re a mean one Mr. Grinch (Thurl Ravenscroft)
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Johnny Mathis)

Am I missing any of your personal favs? Do Share! We would love to hear!

Cheers!

On A Budget? 9 Gifts That Cost Nothing But Is Invaluable….

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For it is in Giving that we receive

My personal joy is to give! I treasure any opportunity to give! The act of giving has always brought me even more satisfaction than the recipients of my gifts. These days being on a strict budget has brought with it the stance to be even more creative than I was in the past when giving high-priced gifts. I ran a search for gift ideas to still meet my giving needs to others. I pounced upon LiZ Evans Huffington Post’s article 20 Gifts That Cost Nothing To Make But Might Be Priceless. From the list my top 9 Favs are:

Birthdays, Christmas, Graduation…Gifts That Cost Nothing

1.When Skies are Gray. Give this to anyone in your life who may be going through a tough time. Give them a stack of cards or books with inspirational quotes that will help them ride the…

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8 Tips For Financial Wellness During The Holidays…

I slept and I dreamed that life is all joy. I woke and I saw that life is all service. I served and I saw that service is joy.”
― Khalil Gibran

It’s the season of giving! If you’re like me I just love to give! Thoughtful gifts not only makes the receiver happy, but it also warms my heart.

A colleague from the No Stress Workplace shared a simple list of things to do to be financially aware during the most stressful time of the year … the holidays! Here I share the 8 tips:

1.Make a List and Check it Twice

Have a family planning meeting on what gifts to give where you can cut back and create a budget together

2.It’s the Thought that counts

Be creative and give meaningful gifts such as baked goods, a framed photo or make a gift card for a night of baby or dog sitting.

3.No Gift Rule

Instead of giving gifts save the money towards a family vacation

4.Stick to your list, without exception

Don’t get lured into store super sales

5.Leave Your credit cards at home

Use only cash

6.Stay on Track

Use a notebook or free app like mint.com to keep track of your spending

7.Cut Expenses

Stop dining out until after the holidays or bring your own coffee rather than stopping at Starbucks.

8.It’s the Little Things

Find ways to save, clip coupons, compare prices, utilize free shipping and plan ahead.

As we reflect on these 8 gift ideas, I’ll also encourage you to give the gift that lasts a lifetime. Books on Success, personal development and coaching last beyond the holidays. Consider such meaning when you go on the hunt.

So does any of the ideas listed stand out that you could adopt? Any you can add? Do share! We would love to hear!

Cheers!

On A Budget? 9 Gifts That Cost Nothing But Is Invaluable….

For it is in Giving that we receive

Birthdays, Christmas, Graduation…Gifts That Cost Nothing

1.When Skies are Gray. Give this to anyone in your life who may be going through a tough time. Give them a stack of cards or books with inspirational quotes that will help them ride the wave during difficulty times. They can read when the going gets tough.

2. A Tell-Me Notebook. Give a blank spiral notebook to a parent, grandparent or other and ask them to write in the notebook any stories they would like to share. LiZ suggests that they do not need to worry about good writing. It’s just to write their stories when they feel like it. I’d add it’s also a way to leave their legacy. Can’t tell how many times I wish I had captured stories from my mother and grandmother.

3. 50 Things I learned by… Capture 10, 30, 50, or any number you would like of the things you learnt from someone celebrating a birthday milestone or other such occasion. I am certain this will be a wow moment as they reflect on the difference they had made in shaping your life.

4. Magic Car Wash. Spouse birthday? Steal away the car and take it for a detail while they are at work. Then return it after without their knowledge. Tons of smiles will shine for sure.

5. Freedom From Responsibility. Take the kids and give them the night off. Nicely decorate this gift in a card, box and deliver with a specific agreed date included. Did this for my daughter and her husband. They were elated!

6. Read This When... This gift is for a college kid who is away. Write a series of short letters and label them, read when you’re home-sick, fail an exam, think you’re in love etc. Of course there are paid services to help you to do this but why go that route when with a little effort, you can do it.

7. Park Tour Permit. Select 3-5 parks and throughout the year, plan park tours. Give this gift to your young kids and at the end of the month, summer, or year, together decide which park was the best and rate what they liked most. For sure this journey with the kids will be exciting!

8. I Love you Now and Later Letters. LiZ encourages you to write 2 letters to your intended recipients sharing why you love them. Then ask them to read one now and then later at an agreed time to open the other. It could be a year or two, depending on your intention. For me it could be a letter to my daughter when she starts college and then again when she’s graduating.

9. Remember This Book. Capture anecdotes, inside jokes, and stories of your loved one’s journey and read together at intervals. Certainly will keep the love alive.

So there you have it. A little creativity and effort makes such a difference when giving gifts. Personally, one occasion comes to mind. A coworker during a pixie gift exchange asked for a handsome, rich, loving man for her pixie gift. Luckily I had her name (yikes)! I set to work. Got on the computer and searched for all those criteria. Found the ideal guy for her (per the search engine..smile), printed it and wrapped it in a huge gift box with a Big Bow! You can just imagine the laughter it brought to the entire team! Memories shared year after year!

So go ahead! Give the gift of creativity, smiles and function. They are the absolute best!

Are there any experiences you remember? Do share. We would love to hear!

Cheers!