September 2006 LifeStrides Links

September 2006 LifeStrides Links Newsletter

Mini-Mag Story: “Hidden Passions”

“It’s true,” they said, “She really does drive a Corvette!”

My co-workers were speaking of the HR Consultant in our office.

At the time, I was working as a sales executive in the healthcare field.

When I was told our HR gal drove a hot car, my curiosity was piqued!

I just had to find out the truth for myself.

I quickly walked to her office. On the way, I found myself picturing the
young woman in my mind. I could see her in the conservative dresses
and suits she usually wore, especially the ones with bow tie ribbons at
her throat. I envisioned her petite, child-like frame, and her small hands.
I remembered her limp, damp handshake and the soft-spoken,
mild-mannered way that made her seem meek and mousy.

I was having a hard time imagining her behind the wheel of a powerful sports car!

Was there a free-spirited tiger hidden under there?

I knocked on her office door.

“Come in,” she said softly.

I was curious, and didn’t waste time getting to the point. “Do you drive a Corvette?”

A bit of a smile came to her face, and then it broadened. “Yes, I do,”
she said a little louder this time, “not right now of course because of the
cold weather, but every spring I take a day off of work to take it out of
storage. I’m getting it out on Thursday!”

Her face was filled with joy.

Now she beamed! She glowed! She was transformed before my eyes!
There was an aliveness and excitement that I had never seen from her before.

The imp in me couldn’t resist the next question,
“Have you ever had a speeding ticket in it?”

“Oh no-o-o-o,” The light, breathy response flowed from her lips,
her usual reserved- self had returned.

I had witnessed something very special. It was truly a gift.
A gift I haven’t forgotten, not even ten years after our conversation.

She had shared her passion with me in a brief moment. It was beautiful!

Do you have a Hidden Passion?

Is it still in storage somewhere, just waiting to be set free, buffed up,
and allowed to sparkle the way it was meant to be?

Connecting with Your Passion,

Connects you to Your Voice,

and Your Power!

Kim DeBlieck, CPCC
www.LifeStrides.com
©Copyright, LifeStrides 2006, Free to Circulate in its Entirety

Stride On → Tips for the Bold: “Taxed by Tolerations?”

Tolerations are those situations, people, or things in our lives that zap
our energy, keeping us from doing the things we love to do. It is not so
much about time management, as it is about Energy Management; our
mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional energy!

Fall’s just around the corner; it’s time for zapping those tolerations
for a fresh start.

TIP: To re-new and re-energize your Physical Energy and Space
play the “Toss Ten” Game.

COMMITMENT: Commit to tossing TEN things from your life, home,
or work spaceevery day for the next week. Toss, donate, share, recycle, etc…

BONUS: What do you love to do? Imagine the energy to do it after you have
zapped several mini-tolerations in the next week!

CHALLENGE: Challenge each family member to join you in the
“Toss Ten” Game. Support each other, and have fun with it.

REWARD: How will you reward yourself and your family for taking
on the “Toss Ten” Challenge?

AWARENESS: Lots of mini-tolerations equal one big energy drain.
One BIG Toleration can equal an even bigger energy drain.
What’s the “biggy” that you’re avoiding?

What did you notice after you completed the “Toss Ten” Game?
Share with your coach, family, friends, or personal journal.

Kim DeBlieck, CPCC
www.LifeStrides.com
©Copyright, LifeStrides 2006, Free to Circulate in its Entirety

LifeStrides Tools for Your Personal & Professional Success

-The new buffed up LifeStrides website has been launched! This dynamic,
innovative site features products and services specially designed for you and your needs!
http://www.LifeStrides.com/html

-Choose from a variety of Coaching Packages, Programs, & Teleclasses!

-Explore products designed to help you Connect, and Learn, Grow, Stretch & Shine!

-What drives you? What is your Core Passion? The Passion Portal Assessment
Tool will help you access that information and use it as you move forward.

-Use our Affiliates as a resource to support you in your personal & professional life.

-Build your profits & pocket books when you become an Affiliate of LifeStrides!

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendar!

9/7 9AM CST “Ladies Latte” FREE Telegathering featuring
Special Guest Lori Palm, Passion Office Topic: “Passion, Purpose, & Your Purpose”

9/12 10AM CST “Ladies of Leisure” Telegathering kickoff!

9/14 10AM CST “StrideFinders” Teleclass kickoff!

9/20 10AM CST “Striders Success Circle” Teleclass kickoff!

9/12 12PM CST “Passion Power Circles” Teleclass kickoff!

10/10 10AM CST “Your Choice! Your Voice!” Teleclass kickoff!

10/6-10/8 Retreat! “Passion, Purpose, & Your Power!”

(see http//:www.LifeStrides.com for details in registering)

LifeStrides Announcements

-Kim DeBlieck has been chosen the “Feminist Finds 2006 Best Work/Life Coach” by the readers and staff of the Minnesota Women’s Press.
-“Best of the Twin Cities” Cable Television Program featured Coach Kim DeBlieck, on broadcasts throughout the month of April, Topic: “Be more Alive when Spring Arrives”.

-Coach Kim DeBlieck partnered with Ursula Pottinger, Co-Founder of AmeriCoach, to Co-Lead and provided coaching workshops for AmeriCorp Volunteers throughout Minnesota and for PPL Supervisors in the Metro area totaling twenty workshops from last November to May!

-In May, Kim DeBlieck was a Guest Speaker for the Civic Connection providing two presentations for this group of dynamic, civic minded young men and women, Topics: “Active Listening” & “Networking: In the Name of What?”

-In June, Kim was the Guest Speaker for the Women’s Business Networking group, Topic: “Networking: In the Name of What?”

-In July, Kim attended the eWomenPublishingNetwork International Conference & Publishing Expo in Dallas, TX, an organization committed to helping women write, publish, & promote non-fiction books! WOW! What great content they shared! http://www.ewomenpublishingnetwork.com

-Kim also attended the eWomenNetwork International Conference & Business Expo in Dallas, TX, an organization committed to connecting and promoting women and their businesses worldwide. 2000+ Women & lots of Chocolate! http://www.ewomennetwork.com

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