Focus on The Future
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5-Day Road Trip Plan To Captiva Island
Wander. Get lost on an intriguing Road Trip. Discover the new.
~Dr Shelly
Stone building designer Chrissy dreamt of getting away. She was exhausted. We connected. She was open to whatever plan I could come up with. It was awhile since she took a work break. Quickly I planned a getaway to Captiva Island, Florida. Here I share.
5-Day Getaway Plan
Day 1:
Road trip to Captiva
Lunch at Wicked Wings, a low-keyed hole in the wall pub that satisfies starving travelers before hitting the road to their final destination
Day 2:
Relax in the Sun, Sand, Sea engulfed in a delightful adventure riding the waves
Day 3:
Spa Day – Body massage, Facial, Mani and Pedi, a sure rejuvenation for the exhausted
Day 4
Shopping and Late dinner at the Harbor Side Bar and Grill
Day 5
Early morning beach wet. Late breakfast followed by reluctant afternoon drive back to the fast life.
Where’s your favorite getaway space? Do share. We would love to hear!
Cheers!
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Future Thinking …
Focus on the Future
If you want the present to be different from the past, study the past.
Baruch Spinoza
The question was asked “Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why?” Here I share.
To shape the future, it requires focus to navigate the journey ahead. Looking back on the past is important to assess how far you have come. To be more clear, it is important to keep score. Looking back on the past year(s) help you to analyze your successes as well as those areas requiring possible improvement. At times there may be the need to make a u-turn.
It’s like sitting an exam. You reflect on the theoretical steps applied combined with the practical to gain the learning. Then sit the exam and receive a pass or ‘fail’. You then analyze next steps. You may need to resit the exam or some persons may choose to do a total revamp to make that giant leap towards achieving their goal.
Here’s hoping you will understand the need to look back to get ahead.
Cheers!
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New Entrepreneurs Growing Pains: 5 Factors To Consider
Entrepreneur Growing Pains
Joy was excited about launching her business and she did! Now six months later, she has been finding it difficult to survive financially. With rising debt and living expenses, she is unable to make ends meet. She reached out for coaching to tackle her inner stress while pondering if she had made a mistake.
This situation is common to many first-time entrepreneurs. Statistics show that many small businesses fail during the first year. Most ponder giving up or staying the course. The decision between working on their new business or getting a job often depends on various factors. Here are a few:
- Financial Stability: If an entrepreneur’s financial situation is precarious and their business isn’t generating immediate income, getting a job might be necessary to cover living expenses and support the business financially.
- Business Stage: Early-stage businesses might require time and effort before becoming profitable. In such cases, working on the business while having a part-time job or a source of stable income could be a feasible option.
- Learning Curve: New entrepreneurs might benefit from working in the industry they’re entering. A job can offer insights, experience, and networking opportunities that can be invaluable for their business.
- Time Commitment: Running a business demands a significant time commitment. If the business requires full-time attention to get off the ground, working solely on the business might be necessary initially.
- Risk Tolerance: Some entrepreneurs prefer to dedicate all their time and energy to their business, even if it means financial strain initially, while others might opt for a more gradual approach to reduce financial risk.
In many cases, a hybrid approach—working part-time or freelancing while gradually growing the business—can strike a balance between financial stability and business development. It allows entrepreneurs to sustain themselves while dedicating time to their entrepreneurial venture.
Ultimately, it’s crucial to assess individual circumstances, weigh the pros and cons, and make a decision that aligns with both the financial needs and the growth potential of the business.
Are you a new entrepreneur experiencing first year growth pains? Which of the above will you adopt and apply to your situation? Are there any others that you have considered? Do share. We would love to hear.
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Jobs That Will Disappear In The Next Decade …
Things change. Nothing remains forever
As a leadership coach who has help many transition their careers in business and entrepreneurship, I was curious when I came across MSN’s Andrew Herring’s story on careers that will disappear in the next decade. Here I share.
Is Your Job On The List?
- Drivers. Not sure if I am ready to be driven around by driverless cars, but ready or not, it’s coming.
- Customer Service Reps were the ones we couldn’t live without. These days we have to since we cannot get a ‘human‘ on the phone. Besides, who wants to speak with anyone anyways in this text era?
- Factory workers. No surprise here considering automation.
- Travel Agents. They are more travel smart but airlines direct sales to our emails, we keep forgetting their value.
- Bank Tellers. Can’t recall the last time I went into a bank line. Drive through, online check negotiations and direct deposits from employers, this is believable.
- Proofreaders. I still like this especially as an author but lots of software available, so this is not so far-fetched.
- Receptionists. Wonder who will I see when I walk into brick-and-mortar businesses? Hotel check-ins, direct to agent services, I guess?
- Bookkeepers. Who uses them anyway when Ai keeps track and easily track expenses, reconcile and fast generate reports?
- Data Entry Clerks. Check what your phone scan feature can do. Yep, it can easily read handwriting and convert it into digital text. Absolutely convenient.
- Telemarketers. I think my 91-year-old uncle will miss answering the phone angrily. It seems the calls never stop these days.
So, there you have it. Ensure that the job of your dreams still exists before you invest in it. Otherwise, are there any jobs missing from the list? Or should any be removed? Please share. We would love to hear!
Cheers!
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5 Points To Consider When Transitioning Into A New Career
11 Challenges Of First Time Supervisors …
Manage the Overwhelm
Janet was elated when she was promoted for her exceptional skills and expertise in performing her job. Within a few weeks she called expressing her frustration as she felt like an imposter. She was finding it difficult to handle the challenges of her new role.
Challenges and Problems New Supervisors Face
Here are some common problems and challenges new supervisors often face:
- Lack Authority -Promoted but struggle to influence former peers.
- Ineffective Delegation – New supervisors may want to prove themselves by doing it all without delegating. End up micromanaging or miss opportunities to empower their team.
- Poor Time Management – Often end up buried in daily tasks compromising productivity.
- Mishandling Performance – avoid difficult conversation or acting too aggressively to assert authority.
- Poor Communication skills -Giving direction or feedback is unclear, not listening or making assumptions.
- Maintaining friendships – Boundaries blur as new supervisors must now manage former co-workers who were friends.
- Lack of leadership training – often promoted without receiving adequate training.
- Unrealistic expectations – new supervisors may feel they know everything already or may want to quick-fix long standing issues quickly.
- Imposter syndrome – doubt their abilities, lack confidence, or feel underqualified.
- Stress and work/life balance – they become overwhelmed by the pressures of the responsibilities of the new role.
- Go it Alone – Does not seek help from a coach who can help them navigate the new role.
With proper mentoring, training, and experience over time, these common pitfalls can be overcome. Patience, self-awareness, and a learning mindset are key for successfully transitioning to supervisor.
Connect with a leadership coach who will help you confidentially maneuver the challenges of your new role.
Questions or need to add any missing challenge? Do share, we would be glad to hear.
Cheers!
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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!
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!
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7 Symptoms of Being In A Job You Hate During The Holidays
Being in a job you dislike during the holidays can amp up feelings of discontent and stress. Here are some common emotions individuals like yourself might experience:
- Increased Stress: The holiday season, which is supposed to be joyful, might instead feel overwhelming due to the added pressure of work dissatisfaction.
- Isolation and Loneliness: Feeling disconnected or alienated from colleagues who seem to enjoy their work or take time off can exacerbate feelings of isolation.
- Increased Disengagement: Lack of interest in work can escalate, making it challenging to focus or contribute positively.
- Heightened Frustration: The contrast between the festive spirit around and the negative feelings about work can lead to increased frustration.
- Impact on Mental Health: Prolonged dissatisfaction at work during the holidays might affect mental well-being, leading to anxiety or depression.
- Strained Relationships: The stress and dissatisfaction from work can spill over into personal relationships, impacting interactions at home or with loved ones during the holidays.
- Sense of Hopelessness: Feeling stuck in a job you dislike might increase the sense of being trapped or unable to change your situation.
These feelings can make it especially challenging to enjoy the holiday season and can have a significant impact on the overall well-being of individuals like yourself.
If you’re in a job you hate that’s causing you to experience any of the emotions above, don’t do it alone. As a leadership coach with decades of experience, let’s connect to discuss your next steps.
Well what are you waiting for? Let’s connect
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I Chose Me Yet I Felt Guilty …
I chose me. Yet I felt guilty.
I chose me and I felt guilty. Hmm, has that ever happened to you? I chose the best option for me given the situation, yet I felt so guilty. I’m a giver. Everybody knows that. I give of my time and energy to others, most often sacrificially. I had two obligations simultaneously while making funeral plans for a close relative. Balancing all three events was hard. Funeral arrangements take you on an emotional roller coaster. Just imagine the ride.
After much thought and careful consideration, I chose the conference that would contribute to my own personal growth and development. It solidified by decision to try new things. Yet I felt guilty about the one I omitted which would have benefited others and not me.
Has that ever happened to you? The art of self-care is important. It forges balance and one that’s definitely needed especially during busy times. Here are 9 ways to help you take care of you combined with these those listed:
- Stand up for yourself
- Don’t respond to a call/email (that will stress you) until you’re ready
- Put yourself first (not selfishly)
- Miss a social event
- Be less perfect
- Say no
- End a toxic relationship
- Take breaks (it works wonders)
- Set boundaries
- Ask for your needs to be met (within reason)
Hope this list created by @insightful and shared by Viola Davis will help you maintain the care you need to give to yourself and boost your momentum.
Cheers!
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Not Perfect But…
Don’t be afraid to try
Not perfect but still doing it. Dr. Charles Stanley said it.
Pastor Steven furtick said it about being in his youth and starting a new church with his wife.
Reggae Music Miss Pat Chin said it too. She said when she started entrepreneurship she didn’t know what she was doing. Young. Niaive but she tried big things not realizing they were too big for a new entrepreneur.
Guess what? It worked! Because she didn’t know. She tried, did it and yep success!
Dr Suess’s idea was different. Novel. Untried by others so his manuscript was rejected by many publishers. Then he met a friend who had just received a promotion to of all things… a publisher! The right place. The right time. The dots connected. Today Dr Seuss is a household name worldwide.
So don’t be afraid to try new crazy things! Things untried by others …because … it just might work.
Cheers!
