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10 pages a day

November 14, 2009 By 4 Comments

I recently had a friend call and tell me that her business wasn’t moving forward. She didn’t know why, blah blah blah… I was still listening actively – however I had enough “negative” energy within the first statement. I was biting my tongue.

I was thrilled when she gave me permission to talk and asked, “What are you doing different Robyn?”

I asked her one question. “What is the last book you read?”

She hesitated and responded, “…really sat down and read – something in high school.”

The ONLY piece of advice I suggested was to – get to a book store or library and find a new read ASAP. Whether it be inspirational, self-help or business book, anything that is going to move you out of your comfort zone. Put down the Shopaholic and Twilight series (there is a time and place for those awesome books – but that’s aside from a fabulous motivational book).

I knew that my friend needed to fill up her cup and learn.

There are lots of different theories of “how much” reading will make a difference, the best recipe I’ve heard is 10 pages a day.

That’s IT! My personal coach taught me to read / invest in myself 90 minutes a day. I’m a slow reader – but when I suggest 10 pages – that can be done in no time at all!

Read when you wake up laying in bed, taking a bath, eating breakfast, instead of watching TV, over your lunch break, having coffee, waiting on someone while sitting in your car!? Be creative.

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(My current reads – Peaks & Valleys, by Spencer Johnson and Flouish! by Meredith Liepelt. Listening to the The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss in my car!)

We make time for ANYTHING that we want to. Don’t tell me you’re too busy. If you are, then you’re telling me you’re too busy to become a more amazing person!

I don’t always make time to read – so I enjoy alternate personal development. I listen to audio books – attend seminars, workshops, conferences – any opportunity to be in the presence of empowering, positive, uplifting people!

Your workplace, local chamber, societies, or community organizations may even have speakers present. Plug into your network – there are many free and cheap opportunities to personally grow!

Remember – 10 pages a day. Try it for 21 days – 3 weeks! Bet it will become a habit – and you’ll do it at least a couple days a week!

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The Experience

November 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago – I was sitting in my office at the Lethbridge College on a Friday morning. A coworker emailed and asked if I was going to the presentation. I replied – “what presentation?’

“Oh the one in…(room)…it’s something motivating” I had NO idea about this opportunity. I looked at my clock, it was in 7 minutes! Since I’m flexible and up for a little break – I concluded I could finish a project later.

I went to the theater with completely no knowledge of who was speaking and what about.  I walked in and on the desks sat a workbook.

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I still hadn’t clued in by the authors name. I looked around and could see the speaker sitting down in the front row, waiting to be introduced.

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Then the speaker was introduced – Dr. Joseph Michelli, PhD, author of the book The Starbucks Experience.

Oh WOW – how cool! I read his book while on vacation last December.

Joseph’s speech was fabulous. HOW he gave his presentation resonated with me even more – as I was only 7 days away from launching my own speaking career! I was a sponge – observing how he interacted with the audience, varied his voice, asked questions, presented himself, etc.

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I was a real dork – the only one at our presentation – that wanted a photo with Dr. Michelli.

(Side note – Is it just me or do I look really gifted in this photo! he he…good shirt I suppose.)

When you least expect it – opportunities present themselves! It’s about the people and experiences in our life that shape us – not the material things! I didn’t have to attend this presentation, change my plan for the morning, however – I am blessed that I got to learn. When you stop learning, you stop living.

I suggest you keep your eyes and ears open to chances to personally grow. You never know what’s going on in your network or community.

One of my personal success principles, is taking advantage of personal growth opportunities.

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Launched!

September 29, 2009 By 11 Comments

I had an extremely successful first speaking engagement! I was honored to motivate 27 women for just over an hour on Saturday. It took place in a small town in Alberta – where my wonderful friend Deanne coordinates and organized the 10th Annual Breton Women’s Conference. It was the perfect place to start my speaking career – intimate and connecting with women of similar country roots.

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I really enjoyed getting to talk to some of the guests following my presentation – to give them a hug and hear their appreciation and inspirational moments.

I was blessed to have my Mom and gorgeous friend Justine travel up with me to witness my first speaking engagement. My fabulous friend Laura also drove a couple hours to come watch – thanks for recording. My awesome friend Deanne, the organizer, had me shedding tears of happiness before I even started. Thank you ladies for your priceless support.

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Thanks to all of my phenomenal followers – crossing this goal and starting this new exciting chapter of my life was only possible because of your words of encouragement and belief. I look forward to helping you reach your goals – whenever I can help, refer, and pray – please let me know.

I’d love for you to check out my new Resources page for suggested personal growth material! Have an amazing day.

Live Inspired,
Robyn

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Engage – Connect – Amaze!

May 15, 2009 By 5 Comments

A creative approach to business – from branding yourself and your company, to exploring how attitude and communication are the foundations of your business. This dynamic presentation will include engaging breakout sessions and enable you to create action steps to apply these amazing ideas and concepts to your business immediately. You will explore new ways to connect with your clients and receive an abundance of referrals. Most importantly, increase your profits by effectively following up with current customers and capitalizing on prospective clients. We will explore and focus on how to reignite your success and grow your business, using fun and innovative techniques while harnessing the positive energy and passion you have for your business.

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I am thrilled to debut the title and description of the new Business and Marketing presentation, that I am offering as a motivational speaker. With two speaking engagements booked for October, this title and description will set the pace for my new endeavor. The engagement I accepted this week will be a 3.5 - 4 hour session and be my inaugural workshop. The 45 minute presentation that I was originally gifted with, will have a slightly different flavor and will focus more on attitude, communication, and networking. **Update since this entry was original posted!! Another amazing woman in my network has invited me to speak at a Women’s Conference she is organizing. I will be doing a keynote presentation for 1 1/2 hours at the end of September. Thanks Deanne** It’s amazing to experience a dream come true and have an overwhelming amount of feedback from the people that have helped me be the woman I am.

Thank you SO much for all of your fantastic suggestions today, with my Friday Morning Title Request – your support means the world to me. I am a very lucky woman to have such phenomenal friends and beautiful network that share their time and energy with me. I look forward to using ALL of your ideas in the body of my presentation and when I publish my book!

When I can help you make your dreams come true, please ask I would love to assist however I can. Thanks!

Live with Passion,
Robyn

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Friday Morning Title Request!!

May 15, 2009 By 13 Comments

Good morning amazing followers!

I hope you have a fun filled, safe long weekend (To my Canadian friends! If you’re an American friend – only 1 week to go for you ;) – look forward to hearing all about the gratitude that you share with those around you!!

I have a favour this morning. I realize it’s a Friday of a long weekend, but I know that many of you are probably roaming the Internet to make the day go by before breaking loose from the office!

I was SHOCKED and overwhelmed with excitement this week all at once! You may recall that awhile ago I mentioned that I would like to launch a motivational speaking career in the future, well it’s amazing how the universe provides when you have a goal. One of my amazing friends and fantastic follower to this blog, asked me to speak at a Conference in Saskatoon this fall! I am so grateful for this unique opportunity and chance to book my second speaking engagement!

The small challenge – I need a title by TODAY at 12noon – yes, that’s about 3.5 hours away; we’re on a tight deadline! I’m hoping that you can share an idea or two with me/us! I truly believe that as you post your suggestions, it may trigger someone else to think of another idea!! THEREFORE, anyone that helps will be receiving a special gift from me for your contribution!! Thanks in advance.

John and I explored the material last night that I’m going to share during the presentation, on a quest to create a TITLE! I trust you can appreciate that the male and female minds don’t have the same idea of an action packed, beneficial workshop that will allow me to take the concepts back to their business and increase their income!

Whatever title I decide on, is going to set the pace for everything forward. I have been trained time again that I need to be myself – that if they wanted someone else’s conservative title and very business minded description, that they could have asked that individual to speak instead of me.

The business/marketing workshop that I will be giving will be a creative approach to business – branding yourself and company, to exploring how attitude and communication are the foundation of your business. It will include breakout sessions to keep the attendees engaged and able to create action steps to take away, that will allow them to apply the ideas and concepts to their business instantly. I will coach the attendees to connect with their clients, have an abundance of referrals, and most importantly increase their bottom dollar by effectively following up with the current and prospective customers. Fun and positive energy will be experienced, while reigniting their success will be the focus.

SO – I have concluded that the word AMAZING is a huge part of the life – from my outlook, to my communication, to what I leave people with! Hint, hint, I’d really love for that adjective to be part of either my title or description.

Back to THE MISSION of this morning!! I would LOVE your help creating a title for this presentation!! Why am I posting this plea you ask? I am because it’s dynamic people like you that have helped shape me and often you have a snapshot of other people, while we look at ourselves from a worm’s eye view. The title to a speech needs to be a bird’s eye view!

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

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