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In This Issue:
Welcome and Holiday Message
Do You Hate Networking?
Suggested Reading
Resources & Opportunities
Closing Notes
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Along the Purpose Path
The Newsletter of Path Of Purpose Coaching
Issue #57 - December 1, 2005
Helaine Iris, Certified Life Coach
http://www.pathofpurpose.com/
Welcome Message
Welcome! If you've received value from your
subscription to Along the Purpose Path, please forward a
copy (in its entirety) to your friends and family. If they
enjoy it as much as you, suggest they request a
complimentary subscription by sending a blank email to:
pathofpurpose@getresponse.com. That's how we all
grow and make the world a better place one person at a
time! Enjoy!
Helaine's Holiday Message
It's holiday season already. Boy, the year sure flew by. As I reflect back over the year and on my
accomplishments I feel both delight and pride. Path Of Purpose Coaching developed as I intended and is
thriving. Business has doubled, I created, published and am selling my first information product, (gotta
love passive revenue streams) I updated my website, and most importantly expanded my network tremendously.
I'm working with wonderful clients and am grateful to each and every one of you for the opportunity to
support you in your dreams.
The results in my personal life are equally exciting: This year I traveled to Mexico and Hawaii, (travel is
a passion of mine.) And, we recently broke ground on a 14 acre piece of land in rural NH that will become
our dream home. I've always wanted to build. Everyone I love is happy and healthy. Life is good.
I'm looking forward to 2006. First on my agenda is to publish my Small Business Success For Women Workbook.
I'm very excited about this project. It is the culmination of my life and business experience as well as
the positive results my clients have received from our work together. Look for it toward the end of
January.
I invite you, as you make your way through this busy and sometimes stressful time of year to remember to
take a step back and review 2005. What are you proud of? Where have you grown? What are you excited about
accomplishing in the new year? Remember, if you can dream it, you can create it.
I wish all of you a joyful and peaceful holiday season. Whatever holiday you celebrate, make sure you also
take time to celebrate the miracle of YOU!
Warmly and joyfully,
Helaine
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Do You Hate Networking?
Helaine Iris
I did and I don't anymore. I'll tell you why. Back in the day when I was first
building my business -- networking, networking was all I heard. Everyone from my coach to my husband, to the
receptionist at the local Chamber of Commerce office told me the same thing. If I wanted to be successful
in business I had to get myself out there and network.
Why was it that every time I heard the advice, I bristled and wanted to run back to the safety of my home
office? For some reason, the idea of networking utterly turned me off. It made me wonder - if networking
was the key to business success then perhaps I should consider throwing in the entrepreneurial
towel.
I suspect I'm not alone here. Many clients I work with express the same distaste and resistance to what
seems like a simple mission. See if you can relate to the following common reasons smart business people
(me included) come up with to avoid networking.
I don't like putting myself "out there".
I'm too busy.
My associates will think I have an ulterior motive when I approach them.
I'm not comfortable in groups of people.
Everyone I know knows the same people so why bother?
These no-networking-for-me-thank-you-very-much universal laments do seem like valid excuses. After all, why
would anyone want to put them self in a deliberately uncomfortable position? Here's a good reason -- these
excuses are all based on one critical misconception: That networking is about YOU.
Yes, you heard me right. Excuses and resistance comes up when you're only thinking about you. In truth, the
fun begins when you see that networking is NOT about you, it's about other people and building
relationships with them. Anytime you enter an opportunity to network primarily concerned with, "What's in
it for me?" then you're bound to feel less than exuberant.
So, how do you make the all-important shift to a more inspired activity that has been proven to help you
widen your circle and boost your businesses success?
Here are five tips to transforming networking into an enjoyable relationship building activity.
1. First and foremost, adopt the perspective that networking is an opportunity to get out, make new
connections and build relationships. Entrepreneurs tend to be isolated, perhaps even work alone.
Opportunities to be with other entrepreneurs can be supportive in many ways. Remember you're not alone. The
person on the other side of the room is most likely feeling what you're feeling and would probably benefit
from the connection as well.
2. Be prepared. Have a well-developed "elevator speech" ready to go. 80% of what makes new entrepreneurs
anxious at public events is lack of confidence speaking about their business. Once you have that part of
the conversation nailed, you can then focus on listening. An associate of mine always says, "You have two
ears and one mouth for a reason - use them in proportion". Ask questions, be interested, and be looking for
ways you can serve.
3. Share knowledge. Be an information aggregator and disseminator. Offer what you know. It's both
attractive and offers value. Why not let others profit from your knowledge as much as you do? It helps you
stand out from the pack and feels darn good when you can genuinely add value to someone's life.
4. Adopt the philosophy, "What goes around, comes around". Focus on what you can do for others rather than
what they can do for you. Perhaps you can solve a problem or you know someone who can assist. Don't go in
with an ulterior motive to "sell". Instead remember these simple four words, How can I help?" It feels
great to help, and if business in generated, all the better.
5. Keep you word. Can you remember a time where someone promised you something and then didn't deliver? It
certainly doesn't feel good. Don't do that to others. If you make a connection at a networking event and
promise to send someone literature about your product, do it quickly. If you tell a new contact your
associate will call them make sure to follow up. Keeping your word puts you in full integrity. You'll have
no nagging feelings and there won't be a trail of disappointed people to avoid at the next event.
When I was finally ready to bite the bullet, get over myself and start networking I joined BNI (Business
Networking International). BNI's structure and training helped me to break the ice and discover the power
of showing up as me. I've built many profitable and enriching relationships and as a result of my
networking efforts my business has doubled.
What will your next step be? Are you ready to join me as a former networking resistor and begin building
your powerful business relationships one person at a time?
It's YOUR life...imagine the possibilities!
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Suggested Reading
A Million Little Pieces by James
Frey.This Oprah recommended book should be required reading for all high school students. It's an
absolutely riveting and true account of the authors life changing six weeks in a substance abuse treatment
center. It's gritty, brutally honest, and an illuminatingly powerful account of what addiction is all
about.
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Resources and Opportunities
Hot off the press.
Remodel Your Reality: Seven Steps to Rebalance Your Life and Reclaim Your Passion . This
is my coach and mentor Kimberly Fulcher's new book. I'm thrilled to
offer Along The Purpose Path readers an advance release copy. Kim and I
operate on a similar wavelength, I'm sure you'll derive lots of value
from her work. Check it out here!
I love my new Ipod. (Thanks Andrew). If you're looking for a great gift idea, look no
further. I'm amazed at how cool the new Ipod is. It not only holds all my music and Integral Naked
recordings, it holds photos and my Outlook contact list. It simply completes the techno part of me.Take a look here
Annual Strategic Planning Now's the time to start planning for 2006. Most of my small
business clients never have time for the day-to-day planning necessary to run a successful business let
alone engage in an annual strategic planning process. I created this very basic Special Report to help you
wrap your arms around this important task.Download it here
Great Gift Idea: To Bee Or Not To Bee http://www.ToBeeBook.com/preview.html Dan
Millman, Stephen Levine and Ram Dass have all written endorsements for
To Bee or Not to Bee, A book for beings who feel there's more to life
than just making honey. The eBook version is being offered FREE to the
first 10,000 visitors. It's an illustrated, inspirational
allegory-clever and spiritually sophisticated-about a worker bee who
transcends the mindless tedium of life in a honeybee
colony. Witty, yet deep and heartful, this touching tale
shows that the only way out is in, that the greatest present is the
present and that life is a journey from I to we.
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Closing Notes
About Helaine:
Helaine is a professional coach and writer, who has been featured in
numerous publications, including "O" The Oprah Magazine.
She helps entrepreneurs and professional women accelerate
their professional success, while achieving a more complete and
fulfilling personal life. She combines a broad range of
professional experience in her work, including management
positions in the education, training, retail and international
non-profit sectors.
Free Initial Consultation:
For a solution-focused, initial consultation visit http://www.pathofpurpose.com,
call Helaine at 603-357-8546 or email her helaine@pathofpurpose.com
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