Insights on Achieving With Purpose, Power & Passion
Big hearts, little hearts, red hearts, white hearts ….you’re going to see a lot of hearts this Valentine’s Day!
While you’re enjoying this Valentine’s Day with your loved ones, remember to take care of your own heart! One of the best ways to do this is by controlling stress!
I once went to a lecture where the speaker, when explaining stress management to the audience raised a glass of water and asked, “How heavy is this glass of water?” The answers called out ranged from 2 to 5 pounds.
The lecturer replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t really matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it. If you hold it for a minute…no problem. If you hold it for an hour…you’re going to have an ache in your arm. If you hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance. In each case, it’s the same weight, but the longer you hold it, the heavier it becomes”.
That’s the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on. As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the burden!
So, before you go any further today, put the burdens away for a while. Don’t carry it with you. You can pick up the issues later. Whatever burdens your carrying right now…let them down for a moment and take a break…it will be good for your heart!
So my friends, on this Valentine’s Day, put down whatever is a burden to you right now. Don’t pick it up again until after you’ve rested. Maybe give it a rest for the entire day! It will help your heart, will decrease your stress…and let you enjoy this Valentine’s Day with your loved ones!
I thought I’d share some great thoughts on dealing with stress in life that we all encounter. Enjoy – I hope they make you smile and relax a little:
· A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery … on a detour!
· Always keep your words soft and sweet…you might have to eat them later!
· If you can’t be kind…at least have the decency to be vague!
· Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time because then you won’t have a leg to stand on!
· We could learn a lot from crayons…Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors…but they all have to live in the same box!
Happy Valentine’s Day…and remember that being able to communicate your love and appreciation is the most important form of communication!
Martin Luther King, Jr
Thoughts for Martin Luther King Day….
As we celebrate Martin Luther King – I thought I’d share with you some of his thoughts and quotes. His message, his motivations and his beliefs will stand for all time. These are some of my favorites. I hope they make as large an impact in your life as they have mine. Stay motivated my friends! Betti
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy”.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
“If you can’t fly, Run….
If you can’t run, Walk….
If you can’t walk, Crawl….
But by all means, keep moving”!
Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Personal Message from Betti Coffey
Welcome to 2013!January 1st was the first day of the new year…and the first day of a new you!
This week you’re “swimming around in the electric feeling of all that’s possible”! This is fun!
How about more joy, an endless supply of optimism, and unstoppable momentum!
How about better communication, leadership, teamwork, relationship and personal development skills…learning and succeeding with HorsePower!
This is the week to get loud! What do you want more of in 2013? Make yourself accountable by sharing your goals!
Declare it on our Facebook page! Shout it out on Twitter!
I’ll make a deal with you…share your goals with me at betti@betticoffeypresents.com and I’ll personally assist you in accomplishing them!
Courageously answer the question…..What do I want to gain and how do I want to grow in 2013!
Claim you destiny!
I’m looking forward to working and talking with you in 2013!
Remember… “Look forward to looking forward, for what’s behind you is behind you”. I like that…now let’s get moving forward!
Betti C.
www.betticoffeypresents.com
The Power of Gratitude
On behalf of everyone with the Betti Coffey Presents “Communicating with HorsePower” Team, we hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Holiday! I imagine you’re eating leftovers, enjoying family and friends and continuing to appreciate everything this special season brings.
As we close this month’s inspirations for “Appreciation, Gratitude and the Power of Positive Reinforcement”, I want to share these thoughts – especially at this time:
There is nothing more powerful than experiencing gratitude. True appreciation for all the people, places and experiences in your life. Take time to notice everything…large and small. Look at the sky, feel the earth and breathe the air! Listen and take notice of everything that is surrounding you! Take stock of all the things you love and all the things you may take for granted. Appreciate your health, your opportunities and those around you who bring you joy or challenge you to continue to grow! Take time to create or add to your “gratitude list”. Remember, when you express your gratitude – it grows and strengthens beyond imagination! Gratitude is not only the greatest of all assets…it is the parent of all the others!
Grateful for you!
Betti C.
Positive Reinforcement, Appreciation, and Gratitude
Positive Reinforcement, Appreciation, and Gratitude
Thoughts, feelings and behaviors are factors that can affect work performance, relationships, success and self-worth. You can embrace this powerful concept and make it work in every facet of your life!
When you apply positive reinforcement and appreciation in your personal life and workplace, a more positive environment exists, productivity is enhanced…and you feel good…You get that powerful gratitude attitude!
Did you know that the #1 factor in job satisfaction is not the amount of pay but whether an individual feels appreciated and valued for the work they do!
People flourish in an environment of honesty, communication and appreciation. Learn the top 12 easiest ways to express Appreciation and Sincere Gratitude! Experience the interactive “Thank You Challenge”…it will change the way you show appreciation and encouragement!
► Inspire your workplace by encouraging people
► Increase loyalty with employees and volunteers
► Improve your ability to show appreciation
► Reduce cynicism and create a positive environment
There’s a personal benefit and return on investment from showing appreciation and encouragement that you will experience once you understand your “language of appreciation” and energize it!
For more information, contact me betti@betticoffeypresents.com
Temple Grandin
During the Texas Trail of Fame in Ft. Worth a few weeks ago, I had the very special opportunity to meet and speak with Dr. Temple Grandin.
She is a doctor of animal science and professor at CSU, bestselling author, and consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior. She was the subject of the award winning biographical film “Temple Grandin”, in 2010, and was listed in the Time 100 list of the 100 most influential people in the world in the “heroes” category.
I admire her tremendously and feel very fortunate to have met her. What an opportunity!
Effective Communication Skills
Effective Communication SkillsEffective communication skills are key in every facet of our lives! The better communicator you are – the more successful you’ll be in connecting with people!
Our presence, thoughts, voice, actions and body language are constantly sending messages to others and how that’s interpreted determines our effectiveness and success – personally and professionally.
Betti’s insightful and entertaining communication skills presentation will make you think the next time before you say anything! You’ll learn specific skills to recognize and manage difficult personality styles, dramatically improve your listening and communication skills, and significantly improve interactions with others to build effective relationships!
The power of effective communication skills and connectivity is everything! Think about what, where, when, why and how you communicate! Today’s communications are complex and every connection counts! Learn that having the ability to communicate clear and concise messages and make a complex concept understandable to really connect and position your message. This will increase productivity and retention, improve attitudes and strengthen employee and customer relationships!
With the challenges of today’s mergers, cross-cultural workplaces and workforce generational differences – the importance of solid communication skills that brings people together productively is invaluable. Learn to resolve conflicts, better negotiate, build relationships and gain agreement with trust, credibility and loyalty! It’s all in what you say!
Do you know your behavioral style?
Learn behavior modification techniques and how to identify the messages you send and how they’re perceived. Betti will examine the challenges we face and show how we can better understand negative perceptions, learn how we “come across” with our customers, colleagues, friends and family and use this knowledge as a catalyst to improve our communication success! This session covers a lot of ground in improving communication skills and provides no- cost, easily implemented, proven solutions that you and your team can use right away!
Take the next steps to intentionally connect with anyone; anywhere and every time realize communication success!
For more Information, Call Today!
(972)248-8843
betti@BettiCoffeyPresents.com
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Fear of Change
Halloween! A day we expect to be a little scary, frightening and spooky! We’ll get over this potentially fearsome tradition…usually with an abundance of candy, costumes and parties!
However, you know what’s really scary for many people…the fear of change!
In reality, the fear of change is one of the most common reasons for resistance to change because it stops us from taking any action at all. The Fear of Change can hold you back – stop you from taking action and creating new opportunities, new beginnings and achieving personal and professional growth! And that’s really scary!
One of the effects when someone fears change is anxiety. Anxiety can make you resist change by stirring up fears of what is not known. The anxiety underlying our fear of change leads to other more specific fears that support a resistance to change. Here are some examples:
Fear of the Unknown Fear of Failure
Fear of Success Fear of Loss
Fear of Upsetting Others Fear of Leaving a Comfort Zone
The fear of change that people hold can be an enormous barrier to organizational change and personal growth. In the Communicating with HorsePower Program attendees learn that when they can understand their own and other people’s individual reactions – they can intervene and assist where they are at. Encouraging involvement early in the change process and allowing people to be part of the process will lead to lower levels of resistance to change and higher acceptance and engagement in the change.
Managing Change, Reinvention and Balance is a key spoke in the Communicating with HorsePower Program! Successful change management is defined by the ability of people to move towards, and accept, the vision of change!
And with change….always come growth!
Happy Halloween and…..Stomp Out Fear with HorsePower!
For more Information, Call Today!
(972)248-8843
betti@BettiCoffeyPresents.com
www.BettiCoffeyPresents.com
It’s Time to Get Human Again!
Success and Achievement in a new and exciting program!
Betti Coffey Presents “Communicating with HorsePower”… “It’s time to get human again”!
Wake up and take the reins!
The pendulum is moving in the other direction! It’s time to pay attention and invest in your strongest and most valuable assets – your people!
Due to economic, government and social issues the last few years – to survive, many companies moved, reduced or eliminated employee training programs, human resource development initiatives and employee recognition programs.
Structural realignments, reduction in force and job eliminations became commonplace. Many companies let go very talented, knowledgeable people – the resources that possessed the intellectual capital, experience and knowledge necessary to run operations and customer support.
Now we’re moving in the other direction and as the economy strengthens and becomes more competitive, it’s imperative that businesses retain good, talented people! Business results are tied to the quality of their human resources! Your teams provide the edge to increased customer satisfaction, expanding market share and building corporate value!
“Communicating with HorsePower” can be a powerful program to motivate and energize your teams and resources! By utilizing this unique program you strengthen your team’s interpersonal skills and create a momentum of positive customer service to realize solid customer relationships! Your team’s confidence and attitude levels will increase – as will their efficiency and effectiveness! Your leadership and management teams will be better able to act as persuasive communicators, creative problem solvers and focused leaders! They will be empowered to initiate new ideas and programs with confidence and enthusiasm.
“Communicating with HorsePower “takes people out of their comfort zones so they can reach for and attain ambitious goals! Does the “Communicating with HorsePower” experience make a difference? Our customers overwhelming say YES!
You’ll see those improved results as you stretch your abilities, tackle complex challenges, breakdown boundaries and generate more ideas…excelling as confident consensus builders!
Improve personal and organizational alignment, open lines of communication and build better relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers….that’s what will improve your bottom line…and you’ll do it with HorsePower!www.betticoffeypresents.com
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