August 2004 Insights E-Zine                                        Volume II, Issue 8

Goals InSight Coaching                                                    © 2004 - All rights reserved
Create your ideal life with clarity and focus!                     
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A Few Notes From Cheryl

Many of you have been on vacation lately, so I hope you enjoyed your time away!  I had a chance to get away for a few days recently on a camping trip, which was fabulous.  My partner and I went with a friend of ours and had a great time just relaxing in nature and generally taking it easy.  This camping trip was different than all previous trips because....for the first time ever, we took our dogs (yes, Ernie the terror beagle went on his first camping trip and he did GREAT!).  Much to our surprise, Ernie only barked a few times and he and Sidney (our good, non-beagle dog) were great campers.  I think they both might even be invited back again next summer!

I have a favor to ask -- will you help if you can?   Do you know someone who could use some support in turning their ideas or vision into reality?  Our next "achieve your goals" coaching group starts August 24 and we need at least one more participant, so we'd love for you to tell your friends, colleagues and family about it.  They can be located anywhere in the world, as everyone participates via telephone. It's a small, intimate group (6 maximum) so that everyone receives maximum benefit.  See below (or  web site at http://www.goalsinsight.com/teleclasses.htm ) for details.  Thank you in advance for helping to spread the word by sharing this e-zine and the goals group information with them!

We have some exciting new workshops scheduled, so be sure to check out the information below!

Hope you enjoy the rest of your summer,

    Cheryl

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Feature Article:  When You Change The Way You Look  At Things....

I had the pleasure recently of  watching a public television special led by Dr. Wayne Dyer on the topic of his latest book, The Power of Intention:  Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way.  One of his messages was so compelling that I wanted to share it with you this month.

During his talk, he said:  "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."  Wow!  Take a moment and really let that sink in (hint:  you may even want to read it a couple of times).  It is so powerful, isn't it?  And, isn't it true that when we look at something from a different perspective, all of a sudden the thing that we were looking at changes?

For those of you who have coached with me in groups or individually, you know the power of choosing the perspective you desire in order to help create what you want.  We all have many options and choices, and sometimes it's not until we make a conscious choice to look at something in a different way that we become fully aware of how many options we really do have.  I interpret Dr. Dyer's comment to reinforce that we can choose our desired perspective.  How do you interpret his statement?

This concept can be applied to everything we do, in work as well as in our personal lives.  Let's start with some different work scenarios:
  • If you are a department director or senior level executive, how might shifting the way you look at your organization's strategic plan change the approach you use with your team to work toward the plan's objectives?
     
  • If you own your own business, how might changing the way you look at your business actually change or influence your business operations? 

  • If you are currently in career or job transition, how might changing the way you look at being in transition shift your ability to find work you love?

Now, let's look at some different personal life scenarios:
  • If you are feeling overwhelmed because you are juggling more than what you desire, how might changing the way you look at the overwhelm influence you?

  • If you are wishing that you had "more of" or "less of" something in your life, how might changing the way you look at this desire help create what you truly want?

As always, I love communicating with you and hearing what you'll do differently as a result of these monthly inquiries, so feel free to send me an e-mail  with your thoughts!
 
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Upcoming Workshops and Teleclasses

Achieve Your Goals Coaching Group - Starting August 24
Would you achieve your goals more quickly if you had:
- Support and mentoring from a small group of like-minded individuals?
- Accountability for achieving your most meaningful goals?
If so, please join the small group that will meet by phone to support you in achieving your desired goals.  This group starts August 24 and space is limited to the first 6 enrollees, so be sure to register now.  Go to   http://www.goalsinsight.com/teleclasses.htm   to see more details, feedback from past participants and to register online.

Mid-Life and Beyond: Are You Ready?   August 31  7:00 to 8:30 pm
Sponsored by St. Helena Women's Center / St. Helena Hospital and led by
Cheryl Mann of Goals InSight Coaching and Mary Radu of IMPACT Coaching.
If you are in your late 40's, 50's or early 60's, and are concerned about what this next phase of life will bring, this introductory workshop is for you!  Feel free to share this information with people you know in the St. Helena/Napa Valley area.  Further details are at http://www.goalsinsight.com/workshops.htm !

Your Roadmap to a Meaningful Midlife 3-Evening Workshop Starting Sept. 20
Sponsored by St. Helena Women's Center / St. Helena Hospital and led by
Cheryl Mann of Goals InSight Coaching and Mary Radu of IMPACT Coaching.
Dates (3 consecutive Mondays):  September 20, September 27 and October 4
If you are 1 to 10 years away from retirement, are concerned about what this next phase of life will bring, and/or you're missing passion in your life and are ready to explore a more meaningful path, this workshop is for you!  If you know someone in the St. Helena / Napa Valley area, please share this information with them.  Further details are at http://www.goalsinsight.com/workshops.htm !


Corporate Retreats and Off-Site Meetings:
  Is your department planning an off-site retreat this Fall or Winter to re-energize your employees?
  If so, you might consider a half-day or all-day workshop for your staff on topics such as:
- How to make your job meaningful and fulfilling again
- How to become the leader/manager you desire
- Create the balanced life you desire
- Setting and achieving meaningful goals

I have led workshops and retreats on these topics which have received fantastic feedback, so be sure to contact me soon to ensure availability for your retreat.  This is a great way to show appreciation for your team and to enhance their productivity, thereby improving the bottom line for your organization -- a "win" for everyone!

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About Goals InSight Coaching

Although we also work with other clients, Goals InSight Coaching specializes in helping health care professionals achieve your desired goals, both business and personal. Through the services of Goals InSight, you gain insight into your priorities, then achieve results by keeping your desired goals in sight! Specific services include the following (for more details, visit www.goalsinsight.com):

  • Individuals and Executives: one-on-one coaching to achieve your desired goals so that you can have the life and career you want
  • Teams, Departments and Other Groups:  coaching to help you achieve your group/team's desired goals and ensure successful implementation of your strategic plan
  • Workshops, Presentations and Teleclasses on various topics

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