Hi, I'm Agung Halim from Indonesia. I love writing acrostics, out of people's names, book titles, greetings, etc and tune them to songs or hymns that you can sing to.
The most frequent song I use is "YOu Raise Me Up" as it is my favourite and loved by many people.
So here is one for Josh:
JOSH GROBAN =
J ust be your unique self, dare to be different!
O pursue excellence and nothing less!
S oaring high as the eagle most majestic!
H elp raise others to more than they can be!
G rab your dream, make it happen
R each for the star!
O ffer your very best,
B elieve yourself!
A passion for for transformation ignite!
N ever give up - with persistence GO ON!
May 11, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
MOTHER’S DAY
M ay this day bring remembrance
O f fond mem’ries!
T ruly Mothers are God’s best
H eav’nly gifts!
E ver loving & nothing asked in return;
R ejoicing the heart with your warm, sweet smiles!
’
Serve endlessly, a wonderful home create,
D owns and ups of life you are by my side;
A lways there for me, ready to listen!
Y ou are truly the best Mother I have!
"You Raise Me Up" tune
M ay this day bring remembrance
O f fond mem’ries!
T ruly Mothers are God’s best
H eav’nly gifts!
E ver loving & nothing asked in return;
R ejoicing the heart with your warm, sweet smiles!
’
Serve endlessly, a wonderful home create,
D owns and ups of life you are by my side;
A lways there for me, ready to listen!
Y ou are truly the best Mother I have!
"You Raise Me Up" tune
SHANNON S. SMALL
S eek to empower people to be their best!
H ave
A passion to make impact in lives!
N othing is impossible! -
N ow motivate!
O ignite the spirit of
“N ever Quit!”
S trive for true excellence and nothing less aim!
M ake
A real difference that transforms the world!
L ive, love and learn –leaving a legacy!
L ead with integrity, no compromise!
http://smallvictories.org/
I am an energetic leader who is passionate about the power of people. I am fascinated by human behavior and am inspired by the amazing things that I appreciate in my daily life and experience through my interactions with clients.
I bring to my clients the education and business experience of a consultant and general manager, the strength and tenacity of a collegiate All-American athlete, the curiosity of an inquisitive child, the courage and resilience of a Breast Cancer survivor, the sense of exploration and cultural appreciation of a world-traveler, and the compassion of a devoted community volunteer. My strength as a coach is a combination of my talents, skills, and life experiences.
As a consultant, I have helped companies identify areas that they should work to improve, and have helped them to take the steps to develop and implement plans to achieve goals and see results. As a coach, I have helped individuals define success, clarify their personal goals and overcome obstacles that may have previously been preventing them from living a fuller life.
My professional experiences include consulting roles with Hay Group (leadership development, organizational effectiveness, employee attitude research, compensation plan analysis and design and stock option plan design), marchFIRST and Mitchell Madison Group (strategic business consulting), and Coopers & Lybrand LLC, as well as working as a department operations manager for McMaster-Carr Industrial Supply Company.
My professional qualifications include an MBA from Yale School of Management, a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University, and coaching training through Coaches Training Institute and New Ventures West. I am a certified professional Integral Coach (PCC) through New Ventures West.
I also actively contribute to my various community interests. I currently sit on the National Board of Directors for Yale School of Management Alumni Association, the Association of Women MBAs of the Bay Area and am an active Board member for my local Northwestern alumni group. In addition, I am a volunteer field hockey coach for University High School in San Francisco. I’m also an active community volunteer (Special Olympics, Hands on San Francisco, One Brick, California Pacific Medical Center), a recreational athlete (soccer, flag football, skiing, hiking), and a self-proclaimed explorer who loves to travel.
Agung-
Thank you for your thougtful and inspiring song. Unfortunately, I have no singing talent (so it doesn't sound like Josh), but your effort spread a grin across my face, thank you.
I hope that you enjoyed the process too!
Warm regards,
Shannon
S eek to empower people to be their best!
H ave
A passion to make impact in lives!
N othing is impossible! -
N ow motivate!
O ignite the spirit of
“N ever Quit!”
S trive for true excellence and nothing less aim!
M ake
A real difference that transforms the world!
L ive, love and learn –leaving a legacy!
L ead with integrity, no compromise!
http://smallvictories.org/
I am an energetic leader who is passionate about the power of people. I am fascinated by human behavior and am inspired by the amazing things that I appreciate in my daily life and experience through my interactions with clients.
I bring to my clients the education and business experience of a consultant and general manager, the strength and tenacity of a collegiate All-American athlete, the curiosity of an inquisitive child, the courage and resilience of a Breast Cancer survivor, the sense of exploration and cultural appreciation of a world-traveler, and the compassion of a devoted community volunteer. My strength as a coach is a combination of my talents, skills, and life experiences.
As a consultant, I have helped companies identify areas that they should work to improve, and have helped them to take the steps to develop and implement plans to achieve goals and see results. As a coach, I have helped individuals define success, clarify their personal goals and overcome obstacles that may have previously been preventing them from living a fuller life.
My professional experiences include consulting roles with Hay Group (leadership development, organizational effectiveness, employee attitude research, compensation plan analysis and design and stock option plan design), marchFIRST and Mitchell Madison Group (strategic business consulting), and Coopers & Lybrand LLC, as well as working as a department operations manager for McMaster-Carr Industrial Supply Company.
My professional qualifications include an MBA from Yale School of Management, a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University, and coaching training through Coaches Training Institute and New Ventures West. I am a certified professional Integral Coach (PCC) through New Ventures West.
I also actively contribute to my various community interests. I currently sit on the National Board of Directors for Yale School of Management Alumni Association, the Association of Women MBAs of the Bay Area and am an active Board member for my local Northwestern alumni group. In addition, I am a volunteer field hockey coach for University High School in San Francisco. I’m also an active community volunteer (Special Olympics, Hands on San Francisco, One Brick, California Pacific Medical Center), a recreational athlete (soccer, flag football, skiing, hiking), and a self-proclaimed explorer who loves to travel.
Agung-
Thank you for your thougtful and inspiring song. Unfortunately, I have no singing talent (so it doesn't sound like Josh), but your effort spread a grin across my face, thank you.
I hope that you enjoyed the process too!
Warm regards,
Shannon
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
ANTONIUS TANAN
ANTONIUS TANAN
A leader of integrity, commitment!
N ow model the way,
T ransform the nation!
O
“N ever Quit” spirit fuel &
I gnite!
U nstoppable,
S cale the heights & triumph!
T o inspire
A shared vision that that impacts!
N ow ready to dare challenge the process!
A lways enable others to great acts!
N ever stopping to encourage the hearts!
tune to "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban.
Ciputra Group Director
A leader of integrity, commitment!
N ow model the way,
T ransform the nation!
O
“N ever Quit” spirit fuel &
I gnite!
U nstoppable,
S cale the heights & triumph!
T o inspire
A shared vision that that impacts!
N ow ready to dare challenge the process!
A lways enable others to great acts!
N ever stopping to encourage the hearts!
tune to "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban.
Ciputra Group Director
Thursday, May 03, 2007
BETH MOORE
B e more like Christ, day by day reflect His love,
E xperience joy & peace unspeakable;
T rusting His Word, to His will surrendering;
H e is the Vine, in Him abide, bear fruit!
M ore of Him, less of me - let people see;
O let His grace amazing flow,
O ur heart - God's dwelling place - keep it holy;
R ejoice in Him,
E xalt His Name!
This may be sung to the tune of "How Great Thou Art"
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About Beth Moore
Beth Moore was born on an Army base in Green Bay, Wisconsin, during what her father describes as the worst thunderstorm the city had seen in five years. He affectionately says the Lord brought her into the world with a drum roll. The fourth child of a retired Army major and a homemaker, Beth was raised in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Her father managed the local cinema where each of her four siblings had a role to play. Beth’s job was to hand out samples of popcorn and soda. Growing up in the theater had its perks. Sometimes Beth would be allowed to slip into a movie and take with her a pickle bag full of popcorn and a Dixie cup of Coke.
There in a theater chair, wide-eyed and filled to the brim with Coca-Cola, Beth began a lifelong love for stories. She loved to tell them, write them, and be told them. The story that captured her heart and consumed her life, however, was not told in a movie theater. It was the story told in Sunday School of Jesus, a Savior who loved children and who thought she was special. A seed was planted in her young heart that would grow to mark her life with a passionate love for Christ.
At the age of 18, Beth sensed God calling her to work for Him. Although she couldn’t imagine what that would mean, she made it her goal to say yes to whatever He asked. Beth graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in political science. She would later receive an honorary doctorate in humanities from Howard Payne University. She married Keith in 1978 and soon after the Lord added Amanda and Melissa to the family. As a young wife and mother, Beth served the Lord by speaking at luncheons and retreats, working at Mother’s Day Out, and teaching Christian aerobics.
A love for the Word of God was embedded in Beth’s life when she took a Bible doctrine class at her church. Her teacher was Buddy Walters, a former college football player who taught the Scriptures with tears streaming down his cheeks. She fervently prayed for such a passion for God’s Word. It was Buddy who first taught Beth, along with Keith, how to study the Bible.
Beth founded Living Proof Ministries in 1994 with the purpose of teaching women how to love and live on God’s Word. She has written numerous books and Bible studies, including Breaking Free, Believing God, and When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, that have been read by women of all ages, races, and denominations. Through the years, American missionaries and expatriates have taken the Bible studies overseas, resulting in Beth Moore Bible study groups popping up all over the world. Beth’s Living Proof Live conferences have taken her to thirty-nine states since 1994 and have been attended by more than 421,000 women. God has graciously given her the opportunity to speak to the body of Christ in many different countries, including Ireland, England, Singapore, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and India. With great joy, she began a radio ministry in 2004 called Living Proof with Beth Moore.
Ever the storyteller, Beth is known to pepper her teaching with stories and poems written from the perspective of pertinent characters. She communicates with great energy, passion, humor, warmth, and grace.
Beth attends Houston’s First Baptist Church, where she hosts an interdenominational Tuesday-night Bible study for women in her city. Because of her burden for unity in the body of Christ, Beth counts serving women of all denominations as one of her greatest privileges in life.
Beth and Keith praise God for 28 years of marriage. They enjoy traveling, hiking, drinking coffee on the back porch, eating Mexican food, making each other laugh, walking their dogs, Beanie and Sunny, and being grandparents. Amanda and her husband, Curtis, serve at a church in the Dallas area and have a one-year-old son named Jackson. Melissa, who shares her mother’s appreciation for the Greek language, is completing her Master’s degree in Biblical exegesis.
E xperience joy & peace unspeakable;
T rusting His Word, to His will surrendering;
H e is the Vine, in Him abide, bear fruit!
M ore of Him, less of me - let people see;
O let His grace amazing flow,
O ur heart - God's dwelling place - keep it holy;
R ejoice in Him,
E xalt His Name!
This may be sung to the tune of "How Great Thou Art"
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About Beth Moore
Beth Moore was born on an Army base in Green Bay, Wisconsin, during what her father describes as the worst thunderstorm the city had seen in five years. He affectionately says the Lord brought her into the world with a drum roll. The fourth child of a retired Army major and a homemaker, Beth was raised in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Her father managed the local cinema where each of her four siblings had a role to play. Beth’s job was to hand out samples of popcorn and soda. Growing up in the theater had its perks. Sometimes Beth would be allowed to slip into a movie and take with her a pickle bag full of popcorn and a Dixie cup of Coke.
There in a theater chair, wide-eyed and filled to the brim with Coca-Cola, Beth began a lifelong love for stories. She loved to tell them, write them, and be told them. The story that captured her heart and consumed her life, however, was not told in a movie theater. It was the story told in Sunday School of Jesus, a Savior who loved children and who thought she was special. A seed was planted in her young heart that would grow to mark her life with a passionate love for Christ.
At the age of 18, Beth sensed God calling her to work for Him. Although she couldn’t imagine what that would mean, she made it her goal to say yes to whatever He asked. Beth graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in political science. She would later receive an honorary doctorate in humanities from Howard Payne University. She married Keith in 1978 and soon after the Lord added Amanda and Melissa to the family. As a young wife and mother, Beth served the Lord by speaking at luncheons and retreats, working at Mother’s Day Out, and teaching Christian aerobics.
A love for the Word of God was embedded in Beth’s life when she took a Bible doctrine class at her church. Her teacher was Buddy Walters, a former college football player who taught the Scriptures with tears streaming down his cheeks. She fervently prayed for such a passion for God’s Word. It was Buddy who first taught Beth, along with Keith, how to study the Bible.
Beth founded Living Proof Ministries in 1994 with the purpose of teaching women how to love and live on God’s Word. She has written numerous books and Bible studies, including Breaking Free, Believing God, and When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, that have been read by women of all ages, races, and denominations. Through the years, American missionaries and expatriates have taken the Bible studies overseas, resulting in Beth Moore Bible study groups popping up all over the world. Beth’s Living Proof Live conferences have taken her to thirty-nine states since 1994 and have been attended by more than 421,000 women. God has graciously given her the opportunity to speak to the body of Christ in many different countries, including Ireland, England, Singapore, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and India. With great joy, she began a radio ministry in 2004 called Living Proof with Beth Moore.
Ever the storyteller, Beth is known to pepper her teaching with stories and poems written from the perspective of pertinent characters. She communicates with great energy, passion, humor, warmth, and grace.
Beth attends Houston’s First Baptist Church, where she hosts an interdenominational Tuesday-night Bible study for women in her city. Because of her burden for unity in the body of Christ, Beth counts serving women of all denominations as one of her greatest privileges in life.
Beth and Keith praise God for 28 years of marriage. They enjoy traveling, hiking, drinking coffee on the back porch, eating Mexican food, making each other laugh, walking their dogs, Beanie and Sunny, and being grandparents. Amanda and her husband, Curtis, serve at a church in the Dallas area and have a one-year-old son named Jackson. Melissa, who shares her mother’s appreciation for the Greek language, is completing her Master’s degree in Biblical exegesis.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
PAT GILL WEBBER
P urpose-driven,
A transformation inspire!
T o be the best,
G ive an all-out effort!
I mprove continuously &
L ive to the hilt!
L ift others up to more than they can be!
W ith persistence, consistence & commitment!
E xcellence and nothing less pursuing!
B elieve nothing's impossible in life!
E mpower, motivate:
R each for the Star!
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Thanks for sending this--glad you liked the articles. Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: agung halim [mailto:pemimpin2001@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 8:45 AM
To: patgillwebber@drpatgill.com
Subject: from Indonesia
Hi,
My name is Agung Halim from Indonesia.
Thank you for your articles on coaching.
Here is an acrostic of your name that you may sing to the tune of "You
Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
P urpose-driven,
A transformation inspire!
T o be the best,
G ive an all-out effort!
I mprove continuously &
L ive to the hilt!
L ift others up to more than they can be!
W ith persistence, consistence & commitment!
E xcellence and nothing less pursuing!
B elieve nothing's impossible in life!
E mpower, motivate:
R each for the Star!
Hope you'll like it.
agung halim
A transformation inspire!
T o be the best,
G ive an all-out effort!
I mprove continuously &
L ive to the hilt!
L ift others up to more than they can be!
W ith persistence, consistence & commitment!
E xcellence and nothing less pursuing!
B elieve nothing's impossible in life!
E mpower, motivate:
R each for the Star!
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Thanks for sending this--glad you liked the articles. Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: agung halim [mailto:pemimpin2001@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 8:45 AM
To: patgillwebber@drpatgill.com
Subject: from Indonesia
Hi,
My name is Agung Halim from Indonesia.
Thank you for your articles on coaching.
Here is an acrostic of your name that you may sing to the tune of "You
Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
P urpose-driven,
A transformation inspire!
T o be the best,
G ive an all-out effort!
I mprove continuously &
L ive to the hilt!
L ift others up to more than they can be!
W ith persistence, consistence & commitment!
E xcellence and nothing less pursuing!
B elieve nothing's impossible in life!
E mpower, motivate:
R each for the Star!
Hope you'll like it.
agung halim
RAINBOW OF HOPE
RAINBOW OF HOPE
R emind us of God's faithfulness,
A sure covenant of God;
I n every circumstance of life,
N ever will He forsake us!
B elieve His Word and promise true,
O bey and trust completely -
W ith all our hearts, our mind,
O ur strength,
F aith will sustain us throughout!
H e's Emmanuel -God with us!
O ffering hope eternal!
P eace beyond understanding give,
E verlasting joy fore'er!
3rd Edition, Volume 3, Demi #36
I have always had a great fondness for rainbows. I’m not sure why but I suspect that part of it may be the brilliance of the colors, or maybe it’s the complexity of their formulation that captivate my fascination. But more than these, I like what rainbows symbolize. They symbolize a covenant between the Creator and His creation. This covenant was established during the days of Noah when God said, “This bow is the sign of the covenant I have established between Me and all life on the earth.” (Genesis 9:17) But what exactly does this covenant mean? The covenant referred to was God’s promise that He would never allow the earth to be completely destroyed by water again.
What an important promise to make because prior to the first flood, while Noah was still building the ark, no one had ever seen rain before. That is why Noah’s generation never believed his predictions about the oncoming flood or the need for an ark. They had no proof of rain’s existence until after it came. As a result, after the flood, God’s covenant – in the form of a rainbow, kept mankind from being terrified at the sight of a cloud because they knew that God had promised that rain would not result in total disaster.
That’s true in life too. We have often heard that into every life a little rain must fall. We are all faced with circumstances that could strike terror into our hearts and cause us to wonder if disaster that could completely destroy us is pending. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, a child gone astray, an ending of a relationship or a business deal gone bad – all have the capability of creating fear and sorrow that could be never ending until we remember God’s rainbow promise to us. “Beloved, consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:3 – 4)
Just as the rain in nature cause the growth of many living creatures and plants, so too does the rain that occurs in our lives. It creates perseverance and wisdom and teaches us to stand firm as we see the promises of God come to life in our circumstances. Just as the rainbow appears in the clouds after a rain, so too will the covenant of God’s promises appear in the fabric of a life totally surrendered to Him. Rainbows don’t appear before the storm. Their reassuring presence is only manifested as the clouds begin to clear.
If you are in the middle of one of life’s storms, and the flood waters seem as though they will engulf you, you can be sure of one thing – God’s covenant to you. Watch carefully for it. One day when you may least expect it, a brilliant, colorful ray will begin to form on the horizon and you will hear God’s voice in the gentle breeze whispering, “I, myself do establish my covenant with you…never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.” ((Genesis 9:9, 15)
R emind us of God's faithfulness,
A sure covenant of God;
I n every circumstance of life,
N ever will He forsake us!
B elieve His Word and promise true,
O bey and trust completely -
W ith all our hearts, our mind,
O ur strength,
F aith will sustain us throughout!
H e's Emmanuel -God with us!
O ffering hope eternal!
P eace beyond understanding give,
E verlasting joy fore'er!
3rd Edition, Volume 3, Demi #36
I have always had a great fondness for rainbows. I’m not sure why but I suspect that part of it may be the brilliance of the colors, or maybe it’s the complexity of their formulation that captivate my fascination. But more than these, I like what rainbows symbolize. They symbolize a covenant between the Creator and His creation. This covenant was established during the days of Noah when God said, “This bow is the sign of the covenant I have established between Me and all life on the earth.” (Genesis 9:17) But what exactly does this covenant mean? The covenant referred to was God’s promise that He would never allow the earth to be completely destroyed by water again.
What an important promise to make because prior to the first flood, while Noah was still building the ark, no one had ever seen rain before. That is why Noah’s generation never believed his predictions about the oncoming flood or the need for an ark. They had no proof of rain’s existence until after it came. As a result, after the flood, God’s covenant – in the form of a rainbow, kept mankind from being terrified at the sight of a cloud because they knew that God had promised that rain would not result in total disaster.
That’s true in life too. We have often heard that into every life a little rain must fall. We are all faced with circumstances that could strike terror into our hearts and cause us to wonder if disaster that could completely destroy us is pending. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, a child gone astray, an ending of a relationship or a business deal gone bad – all have the capability of creating fear and sorrow that could be never ending until we remember God’s rainbow promise to us. “Beloved, consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:3 – 4)
Just as the rain in nature cause the growth of many living creatures and plants, so too does the rain that occurs in our lives. It creates perseverance and wisdom and teaches us to stand firm as we see the promises of God come to life in our circumstances. Just as the rainbow appears in the clouds after a rain, so too will the covenant of God’s promises appear in the fabric of a life totally surrendered to Him. Rainbows don’t appear before the storm. Their reassuring presence is only manifested as the clouds begin to clear.
If you are in the middle of one of life’s storms, and the flood waters seem as though they will engulf you, you can be sure of one thing – God’s covenant to you. Watch carefully for it. One day when you may least expect it, a brilliant, colorful ray will begin to form on the horizon and you will hear God’s voice in the gentle breeze whispering, “I, myself do establish my covenant with you…never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.” ((Genesis 9:9, 15)
MARY BANKS
M aking a real difference that truly matters!
A transformation in people's lives make!
R aising others up to more than they can be!
"Y es, We CAN!" - spirit of teamwork inspire!
B elieve there is nothing that's impossible!
A hope of a better future ignite!
N ever quit!
K eep persisting to the end!
S trive for true excellence and nothing less!
"You Raise Me Up" tune
About the Founder
Mary E. Banks is the founder and president of Women of Wisdom Consulting Group. Rich in real world financial services experience and life at large, Mary is a dynamic speaker and motivator, an effective trainer and a published author. She uses practical advice laced with humor and stories to create memorable and content-rich presentations, as well as customized materials that guarantee results. She has been in demand as a consultant and speaker since beginning her consulting practice. Formerly a corporate executive, achieving success in the field of human resources, she enjoys vast experience and broad knowledge of human behavior, leadership development and teambuilding. Using life experiences as her research, Mary has developed presentations for diverse audiences, that have earned her the highest praise from her clients where she has delivered entertaining talks on living life more fully, expressing your faith at work, resolving conflict, and building the best teams.
Mary founded W.O.W. Consulting Group in 2003 with a specific focus on coaching women in leadership. Her practice has expanded to include human resources consulting, teambuilding, and conflict resolution.
She is the past President of the HR Houston professional group, past Chair of the Texas Commission on Human Rights, author of ‘The Multi-Faceted Woman’ and ‘Living by Faith: 9 to 5’ as well as an instructor at the prestigious Rice University in Houston, Texas. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Management. She is also certified at the SPHR (senior professional in human resources) level.
She has won numerous professional and civic awards and currently serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations. Mary and her husband Melvin are on the teaching team at Lakewood Church and with their daughter live in Houston, Texas.
M aking a real difference that truly matters!
A transformation in people's lives make!
R aising others up to more than they can be!
"Y es, We CAN!" - spirit of teamwork inspire!
B elieve there is nothing that's impossible!
A hope of a better future ignite!
N ever quit!
K eep persisting to the end!
S trive for true excellence and nothing less!
"You Raise Me Up" tune
About the Founder
Mary E. Banks is the founder and president of Women of Wisdom Consulting Group. Rich in real world financial services experience and life at large, Mary is a dynamic speaker and motivator, an effective trainer and a published author. She uses practical advice laced with humor and stories to create memorable and content-rich presentations, as well as customized materials that guarantee results. She has been in demand as a consultant and speaker since beginning her consulting practice. Formerly a corporate executive, achieving success in the field of human resources, she enjoys vast experience and broad knowledge of human behavior, leadership development and teambuilding. Using life experiences as her research, Mary has developed presentations for diverse audiences, that have earned her the highest praise from her clients where she has delivered entertaining talks on living life more fully, expressing your faith at work, resolving conflict, and building the best teams.
Mary founded W.O.W. Consulting Group in 2003 with a specific focus on coaching women in leadership. Her practice has expanded to include human resources consulting, teambuilding, and conflict resolution.
She is the past President of the HR Houston professional group, past Chair of the Texas Commission on Human Rights, author of ‘The Multi-Faceted Woman’ and ‘Living by Faith: 9 to 5’ as well as an instructor at the prestigious Rice University in Houston, Texas. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Management. She is also certified at the SPHR (senior professional in human resources) level.
She has won numerous professional and civic awards and currently serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations. Mary and her husband Melvin are on the teaching team at Lakewood Church and with their daughter live in Houston, Texas.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
MAKE IT HAPPEN
M ake a real difference,
A high impact create!
K eep on striving to be the very best!
E xcellence pursuing to the very end!
I gnite
T he passion for innovation!
H ave persistence, consistence,
A nd resilience!
P urpose-driven, aim for significance!
P ossibilities enable,
E mpow’r !
N ever give up! Nothing’s impossible!
Tune to “You Raise Me Up”
M ake a real difference,
A high impact create!
K eep on striving to be the very best!
E xcellence pursuing to the very end!
I gnite
T he passion for innovation!
H ave persistence, consistence,
A nd resilience!
P urpose-driven, aim for significance!
P ossibilities enable,
E mpow’r !
N ever give up! Nothing’s impossible!
Tune to “You Raise Me Up”
THE LORD IS RISEN
T he Lord Christ is risen today!
H allelujah! Let us echo the song!
E arth and Heaven
L ift up praises!
O h
R ejoice &
D elight in His victory!
I n the power of His blood,
S in's bondage
R eleased and set free!
I n His grace
S alvation free!
E xalt Him
N ow and glorify His Name!
Tune to "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
T he Lord Christ is risen today!
H allelujah! Let us echo the song!
E arth and Heaven
L ift up praises!
O h
R ejoice &
D elight in His victory!
I n the power of His blood,
S in's bondage
R eleased and set free!
I n His grace
S alvation free!
E xalt Him
N ow and glorify His Name!
Tune to "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
Saturday, April 21, 2007
CECE WINANS
CECE WINANS (sing to the tune of "How Great Thou Art")
C ome to the Lord,
E xalt and glorify Him;
C ry out "Holy,
E ternal Saviour, Christ!"
W ho was and is, and is to come, Jehovah;
I mmanuel - God faithful to the end!
N ow in His Throne Room bow and worship Him!
A lleluia, the Lamb of God!
N ew creation through His blood cleansed from sin;
S eek His presence and face always!
C ome to the Lord,
E xalt and glorify Him;
C ry out "Holy,
E ternal Saviour, Christ!"
W ho was and is, and is to come, Jehovah;
I mmanuel - God faithful to the end!
N ow in His Throne Room bow and worship Him!
A lleluia, the Lamb of God!
N ew creation through His blood cleansed from sin;
S eek His presence and face always!
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
UNLEASHED
U nleash the highest performance in others;
N ow bring out the best that is still untapped!
L isten, confront, challenge to higher levels
E xpect greatness and exceptional deeds!
*A s guide, catalyst and facilitator;
S erve to make impact, leave a legacy;
H ave passion for
E xcellence developed!
D are be a difference maker to transform!
"You Raise Me Up" tune
* refrain
==================================================================
From:
Unleashed!: Expecting Greatness and Other Secrets of Coaching for Exceptional Performance.
© Gregg Thompson, 2007
Chapter 1: The Leader as Coach
“You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself.” -- Galileo
I have four things to say right up front.
First, leading today’s organizations is difficult work. Organizations are chaotic, demanding, and messy. As Clarke and Crossland state in their book, The Leader’s Voice: “You will certainly stumble.
Failure will stalk you like a predator. The toughest problems will be yours alone.You must take responsibility for the failures and give credit for the successes. Lose the fantasy that you will be
cherished, immortalized and revered. Expect long hours and few moments of gratitude.”
If the raw, unvarnished honesty of this quote has you nodding your head, read on, because you get it!
Leadership is difficult. Coaching is tougher!
Secondly, there’s no simple, multi-step coaching process that you can follow to become a great coach (or leader for that matter). Coaching is a way of being, not doing. Despite what many authors will have you believe, there is no universal formula for coaching—it’s far too big an endeavor to be compressed into a finite number of steps. Coaching is a complex human-to-human process that needs to be adapted to the countless different ways that humans interact with and respond to one another—much to the frustration of those who set out to coach!
Thirdly, you have to change. I wish I could give you better news, but I cannot. You must change.
Being a great coach is primarily about who you are in your relationships with other people. Think for a moment about your staff, co-workers, boss, and customers. Think about your interactions with them, about your influence on them, and the impact you have on their working lives.
Are you important to them?
Do they perform better because of their relationship with you?
Would others call you a coach?
Do the people with whom you interact trust that you have their best interests at heart?
Do others attribute their success to you?
If you continue following the same course, you will keep getting the same results—or lack of results—you are getting now. Are you happy with these results? No? So a change is required.
Since who you are with others is the key factor in determining your ability to coach others for high performance, the change must start with you.
And lastly, at least half of the people who work on your team or in your organization consider themselves “not engaged.”
Recent Gallup surveys report that approximately 70 percent of respondents admit that they are not performing anywhere near their full potential.1
Face it. Some of these people work for you, and they are leaving their best talents and efforts at the front door every morning. It’s easy to look around our organizations and spot the very poor performers. You know the ones: bad attitudes, minimal production, and little initiative.
But what about those in your organization who are performing well enough, but nowhere near their full potential?
How many people on your team fall into this category?
Worse, might there be some whom you believe are fully engaged, but who are actually only performing just well enough to get the job done?
What if your top performers have talents that are never used?
What if your poorer performers are really able to contribute at much higher levels?
It is tempting to attribute those depressing Gallup statistics to other teams and other organizations, and not our own. But this disengagement has to be happening somewhere and it is likely occurring in the building you walk into each day.
2
Take a long, hard look at yourself as a leader.
What do you see?
Is it time to change?
Are you ready to be a different leader?
Are you ready to be a coach?
If you answered yes, you are now likely wondering how to increase your coaching effectiveness.
Think back for a moment on your own career.
Can you identify a person who saw talents and potential in you that no one else did? Someone who encouraged you to explore new possibilities?
Someone who challenged you to achieve a higher level of performance?
A person who truly cared about your development and success, and invested those rarest of commodities in you: time and attention?
Why does this particular person come to mind?
What did this person do to make such an impact on you?
What personal qualities attracted you?
How did you feel about yourself in her presence?
Is there something she said or did that you remember to this day because it had such a positive effect on the person you have become?
I have just introduced you to an outstanding coach.
Can you be this person in the lives of others?
If so, are you prepared to make fundamental changes in the way you lead in order to be such an important individual in the lives and careers of others?
As a manager, you’re ideally positioned to play the role of coach. In fact, because there are so few good coaches in the workplace, by becoming a great coach you can distinguish yourself as one of the most integral types of leaders—the developer of talent. The opportunity awaits you but it is not easy.
You likely already have solid interpersonal and leadership skills; most managers these days are astute enough to develop these early in their careers. But while they are without a doubt important, they are not the subject of this book. The Great Expectations model of coaching consists of universal, timeless principles that will help you move from simply being a good leader to being the kind of person whom others readily invite into conversations about some of the most important, and often most highly guarded, spaces of their lives—conversations about their talents, aspirations, and potential.
This model is about high-level, one-on-one communication between you, the Leader Coach, and the individual you coach, the Talent. In Unleashed!, we refer to the person receiving coaching as the Talent in recognition of the natural abilities he possesses. Our job as coaches is to challenge him to fully employ all his gifts and to unleash his highest performance. This book will not teach you how to do coaching; coaching is not something that can be done to someone. Instead, it challenges you to establish the kind of relationships that facilitate real performance improvement, and to engage in conversations that inspire others to achieve their full potential. It takes you beyond the mechanics of the coaching process to address not so much what you do in the role of coach, but rather who you are in the role of coach.
Defining High Performance
Early in my career, I had the good fortune of working with Dr. Herb Shepard who taught me to see high performance in people as a direction, not a destination. As a young technologist, I had spent the first few years of my career eagerly measuring the performance of all manner of things —processes, systems, machines, and people—treating them all essentially the same.
Through many conversations and much coaching, Herb encouraged me to see human performance in a new light.
“Do you really believe that humans were created to be judged on the same scale as machines?” he would ask. One day Herb handed me a book entitled Born to Win by Muriel James and Dorothy Jongeward. I read the first page and I was thunderstruck by the boldness and clarity of the authors’ view on this matter.
“Each human being is born as something new, something that never existed before. …
Each person has a unique way of seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and thinking.
Each has his or her own unique potential— capabilities and limitations.
Each can be a significant, thinking, aware, and creative being—a productive person, a winner.”
So what is high performance? If we are to coach for it, we must be able to describe it. Many organizations invest heavily in both defining and measuring individual performance. Job descriptions, annual reviews, 360 assessments, competency lists, and MBOs are examples of processes commonly used by organizations in their attempt to calibrate individual performance. To the coach, however, defining and measuring high performance is quite simple; it is not an achievement but a journey. It’s realized when the Talent is on the road towards fully utilizing his natural capabilities in his work (and everywhere else in his life, for that matter). The Leader Coach’s role is to help the Talent onto this road and help him accelerate his journey. And who determines if the Talent is performing at a high level? The Talent— much to the consternation of performance assessment proponents everywhere.
You Are the Instrument
Like it or not, you are always on display. As someone in a leadership role, the impact of your actions is noted and magnified. Your behavior is continually scrutinized. People watch you and form opinions about who you really are. They even make up stories about you when they do not have enough information to paint a complete picture. They’re not being intentionally judgmental; they are just fulfilling the human need to have a frame of reference when dealing with you. They ask themselves if you’re the kind of person they respect and trust.
Is he the kind of person I want poking around in some of the most sensitive and important areas of my performance and career?
Do I trust and respect him enough to believe that he has value to offer me in my role?
Will he truly have my best interests at heart?
Do you inspire the trust necessary for others to want to share their most daunting problems and ardent dreams with you?
You may have a desire to coach, but the decision to coach is not yours alone. Coaching cannot happen unless another person invites you in to do so. Coaching will not happen until you’ve earned the right to make it happen.
“Who you are speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you are saying.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Leadership is more about who you are as a human being than what you do for a living. It’s more about being than doing. If we don’t have a deep soul and a deep sense of ourselves as we engage with the world, leadership becomes manipulative: How can I get you to do what I want you to do and have you feel good about it?”
Dr. Robert Terry, President of the Terry Group
“Healthy leaders are … very talented in self-observation and self-analysis; the best leaders are highly motivated to spend time in self-reflection.”
Manfred F. R. Kets De Vries
“Coaching people to unleash their aspirations, move beyond what they already think and know, and maximize their results is one of the highest aspirations of what it is to be human.”
Robert Hargrove, Masterful Coaching Fieldbook
Whenever I want to coach others to higher levels of performance, I have to begin by looking at my own performance. This is the first—somewhat annoying—prerequisite of coaching! It would be so much easier if all I had to do was talk about higher levels of performance for others. But we are all pretty transparent, and we can expect to have little coaching impact unless it is obvious to others that we hold ourselves to the same high standard of performance. It’s pretty tough to fake this. When I enter a coaching relationship, I have to remind myself that great coaching starts with me. It is an inside-out game, so I need to start by focusing on my own work.
How do you become a great coach? It depends.
Some aspects of coaching will come naturally to you while others will need to be developed. Fortunately, coaching is an observable, learnable set of practices and approaches and everybody can do it. I have never met a person who could not employ her unique set of talents and aptitudes in the service of another. Coaching is less about having specific abilities and talents than it is about choosing to be coach-like.
Managers who seek to become coaches are well advised to look beyond their usual repertoire of leadership skills in their search for coaching effectiveness. Those who have become great coaches have combined their natural leadership strengths with two key practices employed by professional coaches:
1. They establish potent, development-focused relationships, and
2. They engage in difficult, performance-changing conversations.
The coaching relationship is at once dangerous and challenging, caring, and supportive. As a coach, you don’t tell the Talent what to do, nor do you merely listen. Your job is much more complicated.
The Leader Coach needs to help the Talent see her very best abilities, confront her with her own aspirations, and challenge her to perform to her highest potential.
It is interesting how much time and effort organizations invest in the performance appraisal process yet how little evidence exists to support its effectiveness.
Can you honestly recall a pivotal change in your performance or career that was the result of a performance appraisal?
Did the feedback you received from a supervisor during a performance appraisal ever inspire you to change the way you function in the organization?
Have you ever received a rating that was the motivation to achieve the position you have today?
Maybe, but it’s unlikely. I have posed these questions to hundreds of leaders and the implication usually stops them cold. They can rarely recall even a single instance when a performance appraisal had a significant influence on their performance or career. Their response, however, is quite a bit different when I ask them to name individuals who have influenced their careers. Most have little difficulty identifying two or three people who have been the stimulus for career-changing and sometimes life-changing decisions.
Would you like to be known as a leader who routinely has a profound impact on the careers and lives of others or merely as a manager who gets the job done?
Do you want to leave a real legacy in the form of unleashed talent or just have a fine reputation as a solid manager?
The Great Expectations model of coaching is about leaving a permanent, positive mark in the lives of the people around you.
It’s about making a real and lasting contribution. It’s about your legacy.
The big question is, “Are you up to it?”
Are you prepared to commit yourself to the success of another?
Can you see your role through entirely different eyes?
Can you function as a guide rather than a supervisor, a catalyst rather than a counselor, a facilitator rather than an advisor?
What are you prepared to sacrifice to become a coach?
U nleash the highest performance in others;
N ow bring out the best that is still untapped!
L isten, confront, challenge to higher levels
E xpect greatness and exceptional deeds!
*A s guide, catalyst and facilitator;
S erve to make impact, leave a legacy;
H ave passion for
E xcellence developed!
D are be a difference maker to transform!
"You Raise Me Up" tune
* refrain
==================================================================
From:
Unleashed!: Expecting Greatness and Other Secrets of Coaching for Exceptional Performance.
© Gregg Thompson, 2007
Chapter 1: The Leader as Coach
“You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself.” -- Galileo
I have four things to say right up front.
First, leading today’s organizations is difficult work. Organizations are chaotic, demanding, and messy. As Clarke and Crossland state in their book, The Leader’s Voice: “You will certainly stumble.
Failure will stalk you like a predator. The toughest problems will be yours alone.You must take responsibility for the failures and give credit for the successes. Lose the fantasy that you will be
cherished, immortalized and revered. Expect long hours and few moments of gratitude.”
If the raw, unvarnished honesty of this quote has you nodding your head, read on, because you get it!
Leadership is difficult. Coaching is tougher!
Secondly, there’s no simple, multi-step coaching process that you can follow to become a great coach (or leader for that matter). Coaching is a way of being, not doing. Despite what many authors will have you believe, there is no universal formula for coaching—it’s far too big an endeavor to be compressed into a finite number of steps. Coaching is a complex human-to-human process that needs to be adapted to the countless different ways that humans interact with and respond to one another—much to the frustration of those who set out to coach!
Thirdly, you have to change. I wish I could give you better news, but I cannot. You must change.
Being a great coach is primarily about who you are in your relationships with other people. Think for a moment about your staff, co-workers, boss, and customers. Think about your interactions with them, about your influence on them, and the impact you have on their working lives.
Are you important to them?
Do they perform better because of their relationship with you?
Would others call you a coach?
Do the people with whom you interact trust that you have their best interests at heart?
Do others attribute their success to you?
If you continue following the same course, you will keep getting the same results—or lack of results—you are getting now. Are you happy with these results? No? So a change is required.
Since who you are with others is the key factor in determining your ability to coach others for high performance, the change must start with you.
And lastly, at least half of the people who work on your team or in your organization consider themselves “not engaged.”
Recent Gallup surveys report that approximately 70 percent of respondents admit that they are not performing anywhere near their full potential.1
Face it. Some of these people work for you, and they are leaving their best talents and efforts at the front door every morning. It’s easy to look around our organizations and spot the very poor performers. You know the ones: bad attitudes, minimal production, and little initiative.
But what about those in your organization who are performing well enough, but nowhere near their full potential?
How many people on your team fall into this category?
Worse, might there be some whom you believe are fully engaged, but who are actually only performing just well enough to get the job done?
What if your top performers have talents that are never used?
What if your poorer performers are really able to contribute at much higher levels?
It is tempting to attribute those depressing Gallup statistics to other teams and other organizations, and not our own. But this disengagement has to be happening somewhere and it is likely occurring in the building you walk into each day.
2
Take a long, hard look at yourself as a leader.
What do you see?
Is it time to change?
Are you ready to be a different leader?
Are you ready to be a coach?
If you answered yes, you are now likely wondering how to increase your coaching effectiveness.
Think back for a moment on your own career.
Can you identify a person who saw talents and potential in you that no one else did? Someone who encouraged you to explore new possibilities?
Someone who challenged you to achieve a higher level of performance?
A person who truly cared about your development and success, and invested those rarest of commodities in you: time and attention?
Why does this particular person come to mind?
What did this person do to make such an impact on you?
What personal qualities attracted you?
How did you feel about yourself in her presence?
Is there something she said or did that you remember to this day because it had such a positive effect on the person you have become?
I have just introduced you to an outstanding coach.
Can you be this person in the lives of others?
If so, are you prepared to make fundamental changes in the way you lead in order to be such an important individual in the lives and careers of others?
As a manager, you’re ideally positioned to play the role of coach. In fact, because there are so few good coaches in the workplace, by becoming a great coach you can distinguish yourself as one of the most integral types of leaders—the developer of talent. The opportunity awaits you but it is not easy.
You likely already have solid interpersonal and leadership skills; most managers these days are astute enough to develop these early in their careers. But while they are without a doubt important, they are not the subject of this book. The Great Expectations model of coaching consists of universal, timeless principles that will help you move from simply being a good leader to being the kind of person whom others readily invite into conversations about some of the most important, and often most highly guarded, spaces of their lives—conversations about their talents, aspirations, and potential.
This model is about high-level, one-on-one communication between you, the Leader Coach, and the individual you coach, the Talent. In Unleashed!, we refer to the person receiving coaching as the Talent in recognition of the natural abilities he possesses. Our job as coaches is to challenge him to fully employ all his gifts and to unleash his highest performance. This book will not teach you how to do coaching; coaching is not something that can be done to someone. Instead, it challenges you to establish the kind of relationships that facilitate real performance improvement, and to engage in conversations that inspire others to achieve their full potential. It takes you beyond the mechanics of the coaching process to address not so much what you do in the role of coach, but rather who you are in the role of coach.
Defining High Performance
Early in my career, I had the good fortune of working with Dr. Herb Shepard who taught me to see high performance in people as a direction, not a destination. As a young technologist, I had spent the first few years of my career eagerly measuring the performance of all manner of things —processes, systems, machines, and people—treating them all essentially the same.
Through many conversations and much coaching, Herb encouraged me to see human performance in a new light.
“Do you really believe that humans were created to be judged on the same scale as machines?” he would ask. One day Herb handed me a book entitled Born to Win by Muriel James and Dorothy Jongeward. I read the first page and I was thunderstruck by the boldness and clarity of the authors’ view on this matter.
“Each human being is born as something new, something that never existed before. …
Each person has a unique way of seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and thinking.
Each has his or her own unique potential— capabilities and limitations.
Each can be a significant, thinking, aware, and creative being—a productive person, a winner.”
So what is high performance? If we are to coach for it, we must be able to describe it. Many organizations invest heavily in both defining and measuring individual performance. Job descriptions, annual reviews, 360 assessments, competency lists, and MBOs are examples of processes commonly used by organizations in their attempt to calibrate individual performance. To the coach, however, defining and measuring high performance is quite simple; it is not an achievement but a journey. It’s realized when the Talent is on the road towards fully utilizing his natural capabilities in his work (and everywhere else in his life, for that matter). The Leader Coach’s role is to help the Talent onto this road and help him accelerate his journey. And who determines if the Talent is performing at a high level? The Talent— much to the consternation of performance assessment proponents everywhere.
You Are the Instrument
Like it or not, you are always on display. As someone in a leadership role, the impact of your actions is noted and magnified. Your behavior is continually scrutinized. People watch you and form opinions about who you really are. They even make up stories about you when they do not have enough information to paint a complete picture. They’re not being intentionally judgmental; they are just fulfilling the human need to have a frame of reference when dealing with you. They ask themselves if you’re the kind of person they respect and trust.
Is he the kind of person I want poking around in some of the most sensitive and important areas of my performance and career?
Do I trust and respect him enough to believe that he has value to offer me in my role?
Will he truly have my best interests at heart?
Do you inspire the trust necessary for others to want to share their most daunting problems and ardent dreams with you?
You may have a desire to coach, but the decision to coach is not yours alone. Coaching cannot happen unless another person invites you in to do so. Coaching will not happen until you’ve earned the right to make it happen.
“Who you are speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you are saying.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Leadership is more about who you are as a human being than what you do for a living. It’s more about being than doing. If we don’t have a deep soul and a deep sense of ourselves as we engage with the world, leadership becomes manipulative: How can I get you to do what I want you to do and have you feel good about it?”
Dr. Robert Terry, President of the Terry Group
“Healthy leaders are … very talented in self-observation and self-analysis; the best leaders are highly motivated to spend time in self-reflection.”
Manfred F. R. Kets De Vries
“Coaching people to unleash their aspirations, move beyond what they already think and know, and maximize their results is one of the highest aspirations of what it is to be human.”
Robert Hargrove, Masterful Coaching Fieldbook
Whenever I want to coach others to higher levels of performance, I have to begin by looking at my own performance. This is the first—somewhat annoying—prerequisite of coaching! It would be so much easier if all I had to do was talk about higher levels of performance for others. But we are all pretty transparent, and we can expect to have little coaching impact unless it is obvious to others that we hold ourselves to the same high standard of performance. It’s pretty tough to fake this. When I enter a coaching relationship, I have to remind myself that great coaching starts with me. It is an inside-out game, so I need to start by focusing on my own work.
How do you become a great coach? It depends.
Some aspects of coaching will come naturally to you while others will need to be developed. Fortunately, coaching is an observable, learnable set of practices and approaches and everybody can do it. I have never met a person who could not employ her unique set of talents and aptitudes in the service of another. Coaching is less about having specific abilities and talents than it is about choosing to be coach-like.
Managers who seek to become coaches are well advised to look beyond their usual repertoire of leadership skills in their search for coaching effectiveness. Those who have become great coaches have combined their natural leadership strengths with two key practices employed by professional coaches:
1. They establish potent, development-focused relationships, and
2. They engage in difficult, performance-changing conversations.
The coaching relationship is at once dangerous and challenging, caring, and supportive. As a coach, you don’t tell the Talent what to do, nor do you merely listen. Your job is much more complicated.
The Leader Coach needs to help the Talent see her very best abilities, confront her with her own aspirations, and challenge her to perform to her highest potential.
It is interesting how much time and effort organizations invest in the performance appraisal process yet how little evidence exists to support its effectiveness.
Can you honestly recall a pivotal change in your performance or career that was the result of a performance appraisal?
Did the feedback you received from a supervisor during a performance appraisal ever inspire you to change the way you function in the organization?
Have you ever received a rating that was the motivation to achieve the position you have today?
Maybe, but it’s unlikely. I have posed these questions to hundreds of leaders and the implication usually stops them cold. They can rarely recall even a single instance when a performance appraisal had a significant influence on their performance or career. Their response, however, is quite a bit different when I ask them to name individuals who have influenced their careers. Most have little difficulty identifying two or three people who have been the stimulus for career-changing and sometimes life-changing decisions.
Would you like to be known as a leader who routinely has a profound impact on the careers and lives of others or merely as a manager who gets the job done?
Do you want to leave a real legacy in the form of unleashed talent or just have a fine reputation as a solid manager?
The Great Expectations model of coaching is about leaving a permanent, positive mark in the lives of the people around you.
It’s about making a real and lasting contribution. It’s about your legacy.
The big question is, “Are you up to it?”
Are you prepared to commit yourself to the success of another?
Can you see your role through entirely different eyes?
Can you function as a guide rather than a supervisor, a catalyst rather than a counselor, a facilitator rather than an advisor?
What are you prepared to sacrifice to become a coach?
Monday, April 09, 2007
SUSANNE BIRO
SUSANNE BIRO
S erving to coach,
U nleash the best in others!
S triving for excellence,
A nd nothing less!
"N ever quit" attitude
N ow inspiring;
E mpow'r others to more than they can be!
B elieve there is nothing is impossible!
I gnite the passion for innovation!
R eal difference and impact in the world make!
O be like the eagle soar majestic!
Susanne Biro is the Director of Coaching at Bluepoint Leadership Development. As a certified coach, she specializes in the psychology of human motivation, the creation of peak performance, and the study and application of effective leadership. Susanne has worked with hundreds of senior leaders in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as in Asia and the Middle East. Her clients range from the level of CEO and senior management to new managers in a diverse range of industries: Technology, Hospitality, Financial, Communications, Manufacturing, Airline, Real Estate, as well as Mechanical and Environmental Engineering.
According to her clients, Susanne's strength lies in her "innate ability to distil the heart of the matter from the clutter and confusion that surround seemingly complex or difficult decisions." Prior to coaching, Susanne was an executive with an international advertising agency where she was part of a team that managed million dollar hydro and telecommunications accounts. Susanne also spent twelve years in the service industry, which proved to be invaluable experience in learning how to establish and maintain quality long-term client relationships.
Susanne is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), and a member of the International Coach Federation. She is the co-author of Unleashed!: Expecting Greatness and Other Secrets to Coaching for Exceptional Performance and the corresponding Leader as Coach workshop, and is trained to coach facilitate Bluepoint's The Leadership Experience, The Leadership Challenge and The Leader's Voice workshops.
Susanne has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, a Diploma in Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and has completed various specialty coach training programs: Corporate Coaching, A Bigger Game, and The Art of Team Coaching. Susanne received her Master's Degree in Coaching and Consulting/Applied Behavioral Science from the Leadership Institute of Seattle at Bastyr University.
Email: susannebiro@bluepointleadership.com
====================================================================
-- Susanne Biro
wrote:
Hi Agung,
This may be the best email I have ever received. I absolutely love the it. I am a big fan of Josh Groban's as well. Thank you for taking your time to send this wonderful acrostic. I am printing it now and will keep it in the notebook that goes wherever I go.
All my very best,
Warmly, Susanne.
S erving to coach,
U nleash the best in others!
S triving for excellence,
A nd nothing less!
"N ever quit" attitude
N ow inspiring;
E mpow'r others to more than they can be!
B elieve there is nothing is impossible!
I gnite the passion for innovation!
R eal difference and impact in the world make!
O be like the eagle soar majestic!
Susanne Biro is the Director of Coaching at Bluepoint Leadership Development. As a certified coach, she specializes in the psychology of human motivation, the creation of peak performance, and the study and application of effective leadership. Susanne has worked with hundreds of senior leaders in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as in Asia and the Middle East. Her clients range from the level of CEO and senior management to new managers in a diverse range of industries: Technology, Hospitality, Financial, Communications, Manufacturing, Airline, Real Estate, as well as Mechanical and Environmental Engineering.
According to her clients, Susanne's strength lies in her "innate ability to distil the heart of the matter from the clutter and confusion that surround seemingly complex or difficult decisions." Prior to coaching, Susanne was an executive with an international advertising agency where she was part of a team that managed million dollar hydro and telecommunications accounts. Susanne also spent twelve years in the service industry, which proved to be invaluable experience in learning how to establish and maintain quality long-term client relationships.
Susanne is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), and a member of the International Coach Federation. She is the co-author of Unleashed!: Expecting Greatness and Other Secrets to Coaching for Exceptional Performance and the corresponding Leader as Coach workshop, and is trained to coach facilitate Bluepoint's The Leadership Experience, The Leadership Challenge and The Leader's Voice workshops.
Susanne has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, a Diploma in Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and has completed various specialty coach training programs: Corporate Coaching, A Bigger Game, and The Art of Team Coaching. Susanne received her Master's Degree in Coaching and Consulting/Applied Behavioral Science from the Leadership Institute of Seattle at Bastyr University.
Email: susannebiro@bluepointleadership.com
====================================================================
-- Susanne Biro
wrote:
Hi Agung,
This may be the best email I have ever received. I absolutely love the it. I am a big fan of Josh Groban's as well. Thank you for taking your time to send this wonderful acrostic. I am printing it now and will keep it in the notebook that goes wherever I go.
All my very best,
Warmly, Susanne.
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Marci Shimoff
MARCI SHIMOFF
M aking a difference in the lives of others;
A transformation in the world create!
R each for the Star &
C elebrate your Success!
I gnite the passion for innovation!
S trive for Excellence,
H ave a deep commitment!
I nspire others to
M ore than they can be!
O ffer hope
F or a better tomorrow!
F ree like the eagle majestic soar high!
Tune to the song "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban.
About Marci Shimoff
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul 1 & 2
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Chicken Soup for the Single's Soul
Chicken Soup for Every Mom's Soul
Marci Shimoff is the woman's face of the biggest self-help book phenomenon in history, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Her six bestselling titles in the series have met with stunning success, selling more than 13 million copies worldwide in 33 languages. They have been on the New York Times bestseller list for a total of 108 weeks (#1 for 12 weeks) and have also topped the USA Today and Publishers Weekly lists. Marci is one of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time. Her upcoming book, Happy for No Reason, is being published by Simon and Schuster in December 2007.
A celebrated transformational leader and one of the nation's leading motivational experts, Marci has inspired millions of people around the world sharing her breakthrough methods for personal fulfillment and professional success. President and co-founder of the Esteem Group, she delivers keynote addresses and seminars on self-esteem, self-empowerment and peak performance to corporations, professional and non-profit organizations, and women's associations. Highly sought after, she is a powerful keynoter who consistently receives rave reviews and standing ovations. She has been a top-rated trainer for numerous Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, General Motors, Sears, Amoco, Western Union, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
A savvy and engaging media personality, Marci has been on more than 500 national and regional television and radio shows. She is prominently featured in the new, full-length movie phenomenon, The Secret. She has been interviewed for over 100 newspaper articles nationwide and her writing has appeared in national women's magazines, including Ladies Home Journal and Woman's World. As an acclaimed authority on success and happiness, Marci is often approached by media for her insights and advice.
Marci earned her MBA from UCLA and holds an advanced certificate as a stress management consultant. She is a founding member and on the board of directors of the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of 100 top leaders serving over ten million people in the self-development market.
Marci is an energetic, lively, and down-to earth person others can really relate to. Audiences love her. Whether she's up on stage or springing to life on the page, she is direct, no-nonsense, approachable, and truthful. Known for her lively sense of humor and dynamic delivery, Marci opens the hearts of all who hear her. Specializing in the unique struggles and opportunities that women face, she shares powerful techniques to establish deep and authentic happiness and well-being.
Through her books and her presentations, Marci's message has touched the hearts and rekindled the spirits of millions of people throughout the world.
M aking a difference in the lives of others;
A transformation in the world create!
R each for the Star &
C elebrate your Success!
I gnite the passion for innovation!
S trive for Excellence,
H ave a deep commitment!
I nspire others to
M ore than they can be!
O ffer hope
F or a better tomorrow!
F ree like the eagle majestic soar high!
Tune to the song "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban.
About Marci Shimoff
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul 1 & 2
Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul 1 & 2
Chicken Soup for the Single's Soul
Chicken Soup for Every Mom's Soul
Marci Shimoff is the woman's face of the biggest self-help book phenomenon in history, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Her six bestselling titles in the series have met with stunning success, selling more than 13 million copies worldwide in 33 languages. They have been on the New York Times bestseller list for a total of 108 weeks (#1 for 12 weeks) and have also topped the USA Today and Publishers Weekly lists. Marci is one of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time. Her upcoming book, Happy for No Reason, is being published by Simon and Schuster in December 2007.
A celebrated transformational leader and one of the nation's leading motivational experts, Marci has inspired millions of people around the world sharing her breakthrough methods for personal fulfillment and professional success. President and co-founder of the Esteem Group, she delivers keynote addresses and seminars on self-esteem, self-empowerment and peak performance to corporations, professional and non-profit organizations, and women's associations. Highly sought after, she is a powerful keynoter who consistently receives rave reviews and standing ovations. She has been a top-rated trainer for numerous Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, General Motors, Sears, Amoco, Western Union, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
A savvy and engaging media personality, Marci has been on more than 500 national and regional television and radio shows. She is prominently featured in the new, full-length movie phenomenon, The Secret. She has been interviewed for over 100 newspaper articles nationwide and her writing has appeared in national women's magazines, including Ladies Home Journal and Woman's World. As an acclaimed authority on success and happiness, Marci is often approached by media for her insights and advice.
Marci earned her MBA from UCLA and holds an advanced certificate as a stress management consultant. She is a founding member and on the board of directors of the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of 100 top leaders serving over ten million people in the self-development market.
Marci is an energetic, lively, and down-to earth person others can really relate to. Audiences love her. Whether she's up on stage or springing to life on the page, she is direct, no-nonsense, approachable, and truthful. Known for her lively sense of humor and dynamic delivery, Marci opens the hearts of all who hear her. Specializing in the unique struggles and opportunities that women face, she shares powerful techniques to establish deep and authentic happiness and well-being.
Through her books and her presentations, Marci's message has touched the hearts and rekindled the spirits of millions of people throughout the world.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Our Lord's Prayer
An "Interactive"Lord's Prayer
Our Father who art in Heaven....
Yes?
Don't interrupt me. I'm praying....
But you called Me.
Called you? I didn't call you. I'm praying.
Our Father who art in Heaven....
There, you did it again....
Did what?
Called Me. You said, "Our Father who art in Heaven.."
Here I am. What's on your mind?
But I didn't mean anything by it. I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day. I always say the Lord's Prayer. It makes me feel good, kind of like getting my duty done.
All right. Go on....
Hallowed be thy name.
Hold it. What do you mean by that?
By what?
By "Hallowed be thy name.".....
It means....it means....good grief, I don't know what it means. How should I know? It's just part of the prayer. By the way, what does it mean?
It means "Honored, Holy! Wonderful."
Hey, that makes sense. I never thought about what "Hallowed" meant before...
Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
Do you really mean that?
Sure, why not?
What are you going to do about it?
Doing? Nothing, I guess. I just think it would be neat if you got control of everything down here like you have up there.
Have I got control of you?
Well, I go to church.
That isn't what I asked you. What about that habit of lust you have? And your bad temper? You've really got a problem there, you know. And then there's the way you spend your money ...... all on yourself. And what about the kinds of books you read?
Stop picking on me! I'm just as good as some of the rest of those phonies at the church.
Excuse me .... I thought you were praying for my will to be done. If that is to happen, it will have to start with the ones who are praying for it. Like you, for example.
Oh, all right! I guess I do have some hang-ups. Now that you mention it, I could probably name some others.
So could I.
I haven't thought about it until now, but I really would like to cut out some of those things. I'd like to, you know, be really free.
Good, now we're getting somewhere. We'll work together .... you and I. Some victories can truly be won. I'm proud of you.
Look Lord, I need to finish up here. This is taking a lot longer than it usually does....
Give us this day our daily bread.
You need to cut down on the bread too ... You're overweight as it is.
Hey, wait a minute! What is this, "Criticize Me Day?" Here I was doing my religious duty, and all of a sudden you break in and remind me of all my hangups.
Praying is a dangerous thing. You could wind up changed you know. That's what I'm trying to get across to you. You called me, and here I am. It's too late to stop now. Keep on praying. I'm interested in the next part of your prayer .................... Well, go on.
I'm scared to.
Scared? Of what?
I know what you'll say.
Try me and see.
Forgive us our offenses as we forgive those who offend us.
What about Mark?
See I knew it! I knew you would bring him up! Why, he's told lies about me, cheated me out of money .... He never paid back that debt he owes me. I've sworn to get even.
But your prayer ...... What about your prayer?
I didn't mean it.
Well, at least you're honest. But it's not much fun carrying the load of bitterness around inside is it?
No, but I'll feel better as soon as I get even. Boy, have I made some plans for ol' Mark! He'll wish he never did me any harm.
You won't feel any better. You'll feel worse. Revenge isn't sweet. Think of how unhappy you are already. But I can change all that.
You can? How?
Forgive Mark. Then I'll forgive you. Then the hate and sin will be Mark's problem and not yours... You may lose the money, but it will be settled in your heart.
But Lord, I can't forgive Mark.
Then I can't forgive you.
Oh, you're right! You always are. And more than I want revenge on Mark, I want to be right with you ............... All right! I forgive him. Help him to find the right road in life, Lord. He's bound to be awfully miserable, now that I think about it. Some day, some way, show him the right way.
There now! How do you feel?
Hmmmmmm .... not bad. Not bad at all, In fact I feel pretty great. You know, I don't think I'll have to go to bed uptight tonight for the first time since I can't remember. Maybe I won't be so tired from now on because I'm not getting enough rest.
You're not through with your prayer ..... Go on.
Oh, all right .....
Do not let us enter into temptation, but deliver us from error.
Good .... Good, I'll do that. Just don't put yourself in a place where you can be tempted.
What do you mean by that?
Quit hanging around the wrong places, watching inappropriate movies and television, listening to sinful conversations. Change some of your friendships. Some of your so-called friends are beginning to get to you. They'll have you completely involved in wrong things before long. Don't be fooled. They advertise they're having fun, but for you it would be ruin. Don't use me for an escape hatch.
I don't understand.
Sure you do, You've done it ..... lots of times. You get caught in a bad situation, you get into trouble and then you come running to me. "Lord, help me out of this mess, and I promise you I'll never do it again." You remember some of those bargains you tried to make with me?
Yes, and I'm ashamed Lord. I really am. I'm sorry Lord, I really am. Up until now I thought if I just prayed the Lord's prayer every day then I could do what I liked. I didn't expect anything to happen like it did.
Go ahead .... Finish your prayer.
Oh yes ....
For Thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Do you know what would bring me glory? What would make me really happy?
No, but I'd like to know. I want to please you. I can see what a mess I've made of my life, and I can see how great it would be to really be one of your followers.
You just answered the question.
I did?
Yes, the one thing that would bring me glory is to have people like you truly love me. And I can see that happening between us. Now that some of these old sins are exposed and out of the way .... well, there's no telling what we can do together.
Lord, let's see what we can make of me, OK?
Yes, let's see .....
From the "Good News" Newspaper, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, November 1999
This page is dedicated to the Seekers of the World in Love and In Peace.
Barefoot's World
Created Nov 19, 1999 in the Spirit of Love and Peace
Three mighty important things, Pardn'r, LOVE And PEACE and Talk with Your HIGHER POWER
Our Father who art in Heaven....
Yes?
Don't interrupt me. I'm praying....
But you called Me.
Called you? I didn't call you. I'm praying.
Our Father who art in Heaven....
There, you did it again....
Did what?
Called Me. You said, "Our Father who art in Heaven.."
Here I am. What's on your mind?
But I didn't mean anything by it. I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day. I always say the Lord's Prayer. It makes me feel good, kind of like getting my duty done.
All right. Go on....
Hallowed be thy name.
Hold it. What do you mean by that?
By what?
By "Hallowed be thy name.".....
It means....it means....good grief, I don't know what it means. How should I know? It's just part of the prayer. By the way, what does it mean?
It means "Honored, Holy! Wonderful."
Hey, that makes sense. I never thought about what "Hallowed" meant before...
Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
Do you really mean that?
Sure, why not?
What are you going to do about it?
Doing? Nothing, I guess. I just think it would be neat if you got control of everything down here like you have up there.
Have I got control of you?
Well, I go to church.
That isn't what I asked you. What about that habit of lust you have? And your bad temper? You've really got a problem there, you know. And then there's the way you spend your money ...... all on yourself. And what about the kinds of books you read?
Stop picking on me! I'm just as good as some of the rest of those phonies at the church.
Excuse me .... I thought you were praying for my will to be done. If that is to happen, it will have to start with the ones who are praying for it. Like you, for example.
Oh, all right! I guess I do have some hang-ups. Now that you mention it, I could probably name some others.
So could I.
I haven't thought about it until now, but I really would like to cut out some of those things. I'd like to, you know, be really free.
Good, now we're getting somewhere. We'll work together .... you and I. Some victories can truly be won. I'm proud of you.
Look Lord, I need to finish up here. This is taking a lot longer than it usually does....
Give us this day our daily bread.
You need to cut down on the bread too ... You're overweight as it is.
Hey, wait a minute! What is this, "Criticize Me Day?" Here I was doing my religious duty, and all of a sudden you break in and remind me of all my hangups.
Praying is a dangerous thing. You could wind up changed you know. That's what I'm trying to get across to you. You called me, and here I am. It's too late to stop now. Keep on praying. I'm interested in the next part of your prayer .................... Well, go on.
I'm scared to.
Scared? Of what?
I know what you'll say.
Try me and see.
Forgive us our offenses as we forgive those who offend us.
What about Mark?
See I knew it! I knew you would bring him up! Why, he's told lies about me, cheated me out of money .... He never paid back that debt he owes me. I've sworn to get even.
But your prayer ...... What about your prayer?
I didn't mean it.
Well, at least you're honest. But it's not much fun carrying the load of bitterness around inside is it?
No, but I'll feel better as soon as I get even. Boy, have I made some plans for ol' Mark! He'll wish he never did me any harm.
You won't feel any better. You'll feel worse. Revenge isn't sweet. Think of how unhappy you are already. But I can change all that.
You can? How?
Forgive Mark. Then I'll forgive you. Then the hate and sin will be Mark's problem and not yours... You may lose the money, but it will be settled in your heart.
But Lord, I can't forgive Mark.
Then I can't forgive you.
Oh, you're right! You always are. And more than I want revenge on Mark, I want to be right with you ............... All right! I forgive him. Help him to find the right road in life, Lord. He's bound to be awfully miserable, now that I think about it. Some day, some way, show him the right way.
There now! How do you feel?
Hmmmmmm .... not bad. Not bad at all, In fact I feel pretty great. You know, I don't think I'll have to go to bed uptight tonight for the first time since I can't remember. Maybe I won't be so tired from now on because I'm not getting enough rest.
You're not through with your prayer ..... Go on.
Oh, all right .....
Do not let us enter into temptation, but deliver us from error.
Good .... Good, I'll do that. Just don't put yourself in a place where you can be tempted.
What do you mean by that?
Quit hanging around the wrong places, watching inappropriate movies and television, listening to sinful conversations. Change some of your friendships. Some of your so-called friends are beginning to get to you. They'll have you completely involved in wrong things before long. Don't be fooled. They advertise they're having fun, but for you it would be ruin. Don't use me for an escape hatch.
I don't understand.
Sure you do, You've done it ..... lots of times. You get caught in a bad situation, you get into trouble and then you come running to me. "Lord, help me out of this mess, and I promise you I'll never do it again." You remember some of those bargains you tried to make with me?
Yes, and I'm ashamed Lord. I really am. I'm sorry Lord, I really am. Up until now I thought if I just prayed the Lord's prayer every day then I could do what I liked. I didn't expect anything to happen like it did.
Go ahead .... Finish your prayer.
Oh yes ....
For Thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Do you know what would bring me glory? What would make me really happy?
No, but I'd like to know. I want to please you. I can see what a mess I've made of my life, and I can see how great it would be to really be one of your followers.
You just answered the question.
I did?
Yes, the one thing that would bring me glory is to have people like you truly love me. And I can see that happening between us. Now that some of these old sins are exposed and out of the way .... well, there's no telling what we can do together.
Lord, let's see what we can make of me, OK?
Yes, let's see .....
From the "Good News" Newspaper, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, November 1999
This page is dedicated to the Seekers of the World in Love and In Peace.
Barefoot's World
Created Nov 19, 1999 in the Spirit of Love and Peace
Three mighty important things, Pardn'r, LOVE And PEACE and Talk with Your HIGHER POWER
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
RE-CODE CHANGE DNA
RECODE CHANGE DNA
R eality of Change,
E mbrace, deny not!
C hoose be OCEAN =
O PEN to Experience;
D eep CONSCIENTIOUSNESS,
E XTROVERSION dev'lop!
C reate AGREEABLENSS, NEUROTICISM!
H ave Vision, Courage -
A great Leader
N ow be!
G row in Reality &
E thics adhere!
D are re-code the organization
N ext!
A critical-mass and mind re-code too!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
Rhenald Kasali's book "Re-code Your Change DNA"
Mar. 28, 2007
R eality of Change,
E mbrace, deny not!
C hoose be OCEAN =
O PEN to Experience;
D eep CONSCIENTIOUSNESS,
E XTROVERSION dev'lop!
C reate AGREEABLENSS, NEUROTICISM!
H ave Vision, Courage -
A great Leader
N ow be!
G row in Reality &
E thics adhere!
D are re-code the organization
N ext!
A critical-mass and mind re-code too!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
Rhenald Kasali's book "Re-code Your Change DNA"
Mar. 28, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
ELLIE KAY
E xcellence pursuing to the very end!
L ive, love, learn,
L eave a legacy!
I nspiring others to more than they can be!
E mpower, unleash their potential!
K ingdom of God seek firt always!
A s His light, salt -
Y es, Christ in life reflecting!
"Seek Ye First"
=================================================================
Ellie Kay--A Biography
Family
Despite a demanding schedule, Ellie maintains her family as highest priority. She is married to Bob Kay, a former F-117 Stealth fighter pilot and current test pilot for a military contractor. The Kays have a plethora of children including five children at home: Daniel, Philip, Bethany, Jonathan, and Joshua. Melissa (Kay) married Moran Rosenblit, adding to the family. For more information on their ministry, go to www.hope4israel.org . Missy and Moran also added to the Kay family with Oriah, the cutest baby boy born in this millennium.
Education and Awards
Ellie’s book, Heroes at Home, was a finalist in the 2003 Gold Medallion Awards.
Ellie is a graduate of Colorado Christian University with a B.S. degree in the Management of Human Resources.
Heroes at Home audiobook selected as Audiofile’s Book of the Year.
She was one of a handful of Air Force Spouses who graduated from the “Master Trainer” program with Army Family Team Building training.
She received the Army’s highest civilian medal, the Dr. Mary E. Walker Award for outstanding dedication to improving the quality of life for soldiers and their families..
She is also the recipient of the Commander’s Award for Public Service, USA, for “selfless service and dedication in keeping with the finest traditions of the 10th Mountain Division.”
With over 10,000 volunteer hours to her credit, she is the recipient of dozens of local volunteer awards.
Adventures, Unlimited
Ellie doesn’t only work hard, she loves to play hard as well and is always up for an adventure. Here are some of the activities she’s enjoyed in the past few years:
Skydiving (see photo)
Mechanical Bull Riding
Parasailing
Bungee Jumping
Aqua Boat Racing
Jungle Canopy Adventures (sailing on a zip line 100 feet above the jungle floor on a 600 foot line)
Scuba Explorations of Shipwrecks
Los Angeles Marathon
Mothering Five “Type A” children!
Friends
The three greatest pleasures in life, according to Ellie, are chocolate, coffee & good friends! Check out some of Ellie’s professional friends here.
Calendar
Check out Ellie’s upcoming schedule, complete with book releases, magazine columns, radio and tv appearances.
E xcellence pursuing to the very end!
L ive, love, learn,
L eave a legacy!
I nspiring others to more than they can be!
E mpower, unleash their potential!
K ingdom of God seek firt always!
A s His light, salt -
Y es, Christ in life reflecting!
"Seek Ye First"
=================================================================
Ellie Kay--A Biography
Family
Despite a demanding schedule, Ellie maintains her family as highest priority. She is married to Bob Kay, a former F-117 Stealth fighter pilot and current test pilot for a military contractor. The Kays have a plethora of children including five children at home: Daniel, Philip, Bethany, Jonathan, and Joshua. Melissa (Kay) married Moran Rosenblit, adding to the family. For more information on their ministry, go to www.hope4israel.org . Missy and Moran also added to the Kay family with Oriah, the cutest baby boy born in this millennium.
Education and Awards
Ellie’s book, Heroes at Home, was a finalist in the 2003 Gold Medallion Awards.
Ellie is a graduate of Colorado Christian University with a B.S. degree in the Management of Human Resources.
Heroes at Home audiobook selected as Audiofile’s Book of the Year.
She was one of a handful of Air Force Spouses who graduated from the “Master Trainer” program with Army Family Team Building training.
She received the Army’s highest civilian medal, the Dr. Mary E. Walker Award for outstanding dedication to improving the quality of life for soldiers and their families..
She is also the recipient of the Commander’s Award for Public Service, USA, for “selfless service and dedication in keeping with the finest traditions of the 10th Mountain Division.”
With over 10,000 volunteer hours to her credit, she is the recipient of dozens of local volunteer awards.
Adventures, Unlimited
Ellie doesn’t only work hard, she loves to play hard as well and is always up for an adventure. Here are some of the activities she’s enjoyed in the past few years:
Skydiving (see photo)
Mechanical Bull Riding
Parasailing
Bungee Jumping
Aqua Boat Racing
Jungle Canopy Adventures (sailing on a zip line 100 feet above the jungle floor on a 600 foot line)
Scuba Explorations of Shipwrecks
Los Angeles Marathon
Mothering Five “Type A” children!
Friends
The three greatest pleasures in life, according to Ellie, are chocolate, coffee & good friends! Check out some of Ellie’s professional friends here.
Calendar
Check out Ellie’s upcoming schedule, complete with book releases, magazine columns, radio and tv appearances.
Friday, March 16, 2007
BEST MOMENTS IN LIFE
B e in love,
E njoy a ride to the country;
S mile & laugh,
T o your favourite songs listen;
M ake the
O ne you love happy,
M ake memories;
E xperience
N ow
T he buzz with
S pecial one;
I n times of good and bad, be
N ever changing;
L ife is wonderful
I nspire to others!
F ree your spirit like the eagle soar high!
E cstatic with joyous exuberance!
"You Raise Me Up" tune
FROM:
florachrisantie@yahoo.com
The Best Moments In Life
1. Falling in love.
2. Laughing till your stomach hurts.
3. Enjoying a ride down the ocuntry side.
4. Listening to your favorite song on the radio.
5. Going to sleep listening to the rain pouring outside.
6. Getting out of the shower and wrapping yourself with a warm, fuzzy towel.
7. Passing your final exams with good grades.
8. Being a part of an interesting conversation.
9. Finding some money in some old
pants.
10. Laughing at yourself.
11. Sharing a wonderful dinner with all your friends.
12. Laughing without a reason.
13. "Accidentally" hearing someone say somthing good about you.
14. Watching the sunset.
15. Listening to a song that reminds you of an important person in your life.
16. Receiving or giving your first kiss.
17. Feeling this buzz in your body when seeing this
"special" someone.
18. Having a great time with your friends.
19. Seeing the one you love happy.
20. Wearing the shirt of a person you love and smelling his/her perfume.
21. Visiting an old friend of yours and
remembering great memories.
22. Hearing someone telling you "I LOVE YOU"
E njoy a ride to the country;
S mile & laugh,
T o your favourite songs listen;
M ake the
O ne you love happy,
M ake memories;
E xperience
N ow
T he buzz with
S pecial one;
I n times of good and bad, be
N ever changing;
L ife is wonderful
I nspire to others!
F ree your spirit like the eagle soar high!
E cstatic with joyous exuberance!
"You Raise Me Up" tune
FROM:
florachrisantie@yahoo.com
The Best Moments In Life
1. Falling in love.
2. Laughing till your stomach hurts.
3. Enjoying a ride down the ocuntry side.
4. Listening to your favorite song on the radio.
5. Going to sleep listening to the rain pouring outside.
6. Getting out of the shower and wrapping yourself with a warm, fuzzy towel.
7. Passing your final exams with good grades.
8. Being a part of an interesting conversation.
9. Finding some money in some old
pants.
10. Laughing at yourself.
11. Sharing a wonderful dinner with all your friends.
12. Laughing without a reason.
13. "Accidentally" hearing someone say somthing good about you.
14. Watching the sunset.
15. Listening to a song that reminds you of an important person in your life.
16. Receiving or giving your first kiss.
17. Feeling this buzz in your body when seeing this
"special" someone.
18. Having a great time with your friends.
19. Seeing the one you love happy.
20. Wearing the shirt of a person you love and smelling his/her perfume.
21. Visiting an old friend of yours and
remembering great memories.
22. Hearing someone telling you "I LOVE YOU"
Thursday, March 15, 2007
EMPAT MATA
EMPAT MATA
E mpat mata dengan Tuhan
M enikmati persekutuan!
P uaskan dengan FirmanNya;
A llah
T erang dan Pelitaku!
M asuk dalam hadiratNya,
A nugrahNya s'lalu baru;
T akkan Dia tinggalkan ku,
A llah Immanuel sertaku!
"Sweet Hour of Prayer" hymn
E mpat mata dengan Tuhan
M enikmati persekutuan!
P uaskan dengan FirmanNya;
A llah
T erang dan Pelitaku!
M asuk dalam hadiratNya,
A nugrahNya s'lalu baru;
T akkan Dia tinggalkan ku,
A llah Immanuel sertaku!
"Sweet Hour of Prayer" hymn
Sunday, February 18, 2007
"GONG XI FA CAI"
G one the old, comes the new!
O h rejoice
N ow, always!
G od will bless and prosper you in His time!
X tend us His riches,
I n everything give thanks!
F ace what lies ahead,
A nd just trust Him!
C ount your blessings and be a blessing to all!
A new hope for the New Year inspire!
I n this Year of the Pig, let us be confident - for God will make all things beautiful!
Tune to "Zhu Xin Nian"
O h rejoice
N ow, always!
G od will bless and prosper you in His time!
X tend us His riches,
I n everything give thanks!
F ace what lies ahead,
A nd just trust Him!
C ount your blessings and be a blessing to all!
A new hope for the New Year inspire!
I n this Year of the Pig, let us be confident - for God will make all things beautiful!
Tune to "Zhu Xin Nian"
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