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In This Issue:
Welcome Message
Tell
Me What's Working
Suggested Reading
Resources &
Opportunities
Closing Notes
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Helaine's New
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Unknown: "Life
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Miles Davis "Don't
play what's there, play what's not there."
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J.
Stone:
"The most visible creators are those artists
whose medium is life itself. The ones who express the
inexpressible - without brush, hammer, clay, or guitar.
They neither paint nor sculpt. Their medium is simply
being. Whatever their presence touches has increased
life. They see, but don't have to draw...
Because they are the artists of being alive.'"
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Along the Purpose Path
The
Newsletter of Path Of Purpose Coaching
Issue #63 - June 1, 2006
Helaine Iris, Life and Business Coach
http://www.pathofpurpose.com/
Welcome Message
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Tell
Me What's Working
Helaine Iris
Your life as an entrepreneur - hard work, dedication, taking risks, being fearless - you know what
I'm talking about. It takes inspiration, willingness to be out of the comfort zone and lots and lots of energy to keep your businesses going day after day, week after week.
My life has been turned upside down this spring. In addition to building a house
(which is enough excitement and stress for a lifetime) I lost loved one, had a family member diagnosed with cancer, and have been nursing my entire family, including myself through a zapping dose of spring illness for almost a month now.
It's not sympathy I'm after here - just the opportunity to share with you my perspective as a result of some pretty unusual circumstances. Truth be told, I simply
haven't had the physical or emotional strength to apply my usual vigorously engaged approach to working and building my business. And,
I'm sure you can relate - this isn't the best position for a small business owner to be in.
At some point during the past month I was stressing
(complaining is more like it) about my dormant energy and serious lack of action to my supportive and wise friend. Instead of helping problem solve me back into the productivity saddle, she asked me one simple, yet powerful question
- she asked me to tell her what was working.
It was a brilliantly disarming question - it completely stopped me in my tracks. Suddenly I had the opportunity to turn my half empty glass over and see it as half full instead.
When was the last time you took a step back and took a good look at
what's working in your business rather than at what's not?
What Are You Proud Of? As I indicated in my opening, it takes something to be a business owner. You probably
didn't develop your ability to weather the ups and downs of entrepreneurship by hanging out under a rock. Give yourself a pat on the back for how much
you've pushed through and how far you've come.
What Have You Learned? New businesses don't come with an operating manual. I bet if you made a list of all the skills
you've learned, you'd impress yourself. Don't under estimate this. Business skills like budgeting and marketing, and personal skills, like communication and time management count.
(Please resist the temptation to flip back to what you still have to
learn). Trust me, you have grown.
Acknowledge Your Wins. What accounts have you landed that surprised you? How much more income did you generate this year over last year? What positive feedback have you gotten from customers?
It's very important to stop and notice where you've succeeded.
Don't forget the small successes, they're just as important as the big ones. I challenge you to make a list of ten wins right now.
Regularly asking, "what's working" is a great anti stress, success tool to adopt and use frequently. You
don't have to wait until crisis hits. It builds confidence,
self-esteem and kicks your entrepreneurial passion in the pants inspiring you to keep going.
When I answered this question for myself I was amazed. I immediately shifted my attention and became aware of how well
I'd done building my business to the place it is now. I knew I could weather this crisis and give myself the time I needed to relax and allow the fruits of my hard work to carry me
- until the next wave of inspired energy shows up, which I can feel is right around the corner.
It's YOUR life...imagine the possibilities!
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Suggested Reading
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. I can't
put this down. I've always been intrigued with stories of
English Monarchy from the female perspective (like The Mists
Of Avalon, one of my all time favorite novels). It tells the
historical story of Henry VIII's court through the eyes
of his doomed second wife, Ann Boleyn's sister. Richly
detailed, darkly political and compellingly entertaining I was
intrigued by the ruthless yet devoted relationship between
these determined sisters exploited by the times in which they
live.
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Resources and Opportunities
Gorgeous, affordable artwork to inspire your senses.
Artist and entrepreneur Suerae Stein has created an innovative
way of transforming photographs into paintings. She also does
custom work. Imagine your favorite nature setting captured in
this beautiful medium. Keep in mind that the web doesn't
completely capture the texture of her work and it's definitely
worth a look. http://www.steingraphicdesign.com
Make your website better. Whether you're working with a web designer or building or
improving your own site this resource is worth the $49 price
tag. It will help you create quality content and help you
understand what attracts clients. It's created by Robert
Middleton who's got a valuable marketing newsletter as well. Check
it out here.
Looking for an affordable,
comprehensive workbook to coach you through building your
business? Small Business Success For Women
Eight Steps You Absolutely Must Know To Build The Business Of
Your Dreams. Helaine's eBook, a Self Study Coaching
Program for Women Ready to Bring Their Passion to Life. I Can
Help You Build The Business Of Your Dreams!
For complete
information and to order: Click Here
Experience the benefits of life
coaching at a fraction of the cost of working with a
coach one-on-one. Helaine's 12-week Ecourse
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Closing Notes
About Helaine: Helaine is a
Life and Business Coach, 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. She loves her life and awakens each day excited to make the world a better place, one person at a time.
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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