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		<title>Lion, Tin Man or Scarecrow: Key Lessons in Leadership and Success</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lion, Tin Man or Scarecrow: Key Lessons in Leadership and Success By Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC As I work with leaders, change makers and business owners, I’m increasingly intrigued and perplexed as to why some people succeed and some people don’t. I was pondering this the other day and remembered an article I had written [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Lion, Tin Man or Scarecrow: Key Lessons in Leadership and Success</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>By Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC</em></p>
<p>As I work with leaders, change makers and business owners, I’m increasingly intrigued and perplexed as to why some people succeed and some people don’t. I was pondering this the other day and remembered an article I had written years ago.</p>
<p>As I reread the article, I realized that The Wizard of Oz’s powerful allegory of owning your own truth and power is surprisingly relevant today. In this time of winds of change and uncertainty, we seem to find ourselves in the Land of Oz, not quite sure what’s ahead and a bit unsettled by the “spooks” along the way.</p>
<p>I have always been the most fascinated by the tin man, the lion and the scarecrow. For me they represent the three main ways we get stuck and forget our most powerful inner resource. Take a moment and think about when you get “stuck.” And then ponder which of the characters most represents your shadow side. The lion, the tin man or the scarecrow&#8230;?</p>
<p>Are you like the scarecrow, avoiding taking risks by convincing yourself that you&#8217;re not smart enough or educated enough? Maybe, like the tin man, you’ve become paralyzed in your own “stuckness.” Or are you the lion – scared of the uncertainties that lurk around every corner?</p>
<p>Let’s take a closer look.</p>
<p>First is what I call the Scarecrow Syndrome. It goes like this: A client comes in excited about starting a business or launching a new life venture. Before they have a chance to fully imagine what they want to do, they say, &#8220;I think I need to go back to school&#8221; or &#8220;I need to get more training.&#8221; I recently asked a client with a double Master&#8217;s degree: &#8220;Why?&#8221;<br /> There was a long pause. &#8220;Because I don&#8217;t know enough.&#8221; Pause. &#8220;For what?&#8221; I asked. &#8220;Well,&#8221; (very long pause), &#8220;there are people who have a lot more knowledge than me.&#8221;</p>
<p>Yes. This is true. And you may need more training. But I recently found out that only 27 percent of all adult Americans have a secondary education degree. Wow – blows that theory! So, now that we&#8217;ve defined the scarecrow, let&#8217;s dig a bit deeper.</p>
<p>Next, the Tin Man Tendency. As Dorothy releases him from his self-corrosion, the tin man confides, &#8220;I&#8217;ve held this axe up for ages, when about a year ago it rusted in place.&#8221; After years of doing what we think is expected of us, we can suddenly become estranged from our heart and paralyzed by life.</p>
<p>Once emotions return, they can seem overwhelming and unsettling. The tendency can be to get lost in our emotions and feel helpless. It&#8217;s neither fun nor pretty.</p>
<p>And finally the Lion&#8217;s Lair of Fear. It&#8217;s at times like this that nothing seems more elusive than courage. When every ounce of sensible thinking says, &#8220;What the heck are you doing? Who do you think you are, wanting that?&#8221; When family and coworkers ask, &#8220;Why don&#8217;t you just get a job?&#8221; courage fades and fear takes over.</p>
<p>What makes these characters so memorable is how together they keep moving forward. I often find that the people who really embrace their “shadow” side to find their way back home to Self are the ones who, in the end, find the greatest pleasure in success.</p>
<p>If your tin man is at play (at work or in life)&#8230;ask yourself, “Where have you shut down your passion and stopped believing in your dreams?” Write down your answers. See which ones “hurt.” Really. And then slowly start to bring some of those dreams back into your life. Much like the tin man, as they slowly oiled his joints, he found more strength to take on his bigger challenges.</p>
<p>If you’re the scarecrow, thinking that you still need more knowledge or comparing yourself to others, make a list of all the strengths you do have. As we’ve seen with the leaders of technology, street knowledge can be far more powerful than academic knowledge. And in this age of uncertainty, leaders are often the ones who “know” things that others aren’t yet talking about. So, start talking about what you know. Take a risk. And, like the scarecrow, feel free to take your time. Test out your ideas. And with each successful connection you have, take a moment to “do a dance” and celebrate. It’s those little steps that add up.</p>
<p>And finally, the lion. Ah, courage. It takes courage to step beyond the status quo. It takes courage to keep going when you’re not sure where exactly it will lead. This is a great time to create a support team of people who believe in you, who can tell you “true,” AND who will keep you moving forward.</p>
<p>Because that is one of the biggest lessons of all, to move forward. Let your passion exceed your uncertainty. Be determined. Keep your eyes on the prize. And make sure you take things step by step as you travel that yellow brick road through all its twists and turns.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>One of the best ways to grow your business is to offer workshops, webinars, talks and other presentations about your area of expertise.</strong> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And yet it is the one area in which many business owners and change makers feel the most ill prepared.This action-oriented series will give you the tools and skills to create and deliver engaging, dynamic workshops that get results—using a simple, powerful format.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>WHEN:</strong> Mondays: May 7th, 14th, &amp; 21st</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> <strong>TIME:</strong> 6-8 PM PST</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> <strong>INCLUDES:</strong> the workshops, a workbook, and month-long email support</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> <strong>COST:</strong> $275</span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am thrilled to have my sketchbook inBrooklyn Art Library’s Sketchbook Project International Tour. Come down and check it out along with others from around the world It will be on viewMay 11 – 13, 2012 at the Ace Hotel in Downtown Portland This year, sketchbooks from around the world (including mine) will be exhibited [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Come down and check it out<br /> along with others from around the world</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>It will be on view</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">May 11 – 13, 2012 at the Ace Hotel in Downtown Portland</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;">This year, sketchbooks from around the world (including mine) will be exhibited at art spaces in fourteen cities. I’ll be sending more information out next month, but save the date. I’d love for you to come down and see this amazing work. My sketchbook features images from my Fertile Ground Vision deck as part of an allegorical Tale of transformation.</span></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font20" style="font-size: large;">Turn a “Pack of Wolves” Into a Roomful of Purring Kittens:</span><br /> </strong>9 Simple Ways to Make Speaking Easy (and Fun!)<strong><br /></strong><em>By Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC<strong><br /> </strong></em></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">When people come to me for help giving presentations, they often start by saying, “I know I should speak more, but I hate getting up in front of people. Can you help me?” This is more common than you know. Studies have shown that most people would rather be in a roomful of snakes before talking to an audience of people.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The truth is that even the most seasoned speakers get nervous. Here are some simple ways to help ease the stress that comes along with talking to groups of people</span>:</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Speak about topics that make you passionate.</strong></span>This might seem obvious, but far too often I see people choosing topics just because they think they will get them business. If you’re building a business and you want people to hire you, make sure you are speaking about topics and issues you are passionate about AND want to be known for.
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<li><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Tailor your presentation for your audience</span>.</strong>As you plan your presentation, find out as much about your prospective audience as you can. You might send questions to participants, or ask the organizer some specific questions. That way, you’re able to address your audience’s particular needs instead of hoping that what you say resonates with them.
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Arrive early.</strong></span>Give yourself extra time to set up and GET SETTLED. After you set up everything, walk around. Get familiar with the lighting, the seating, the room layout. The little things that seem insignificant when you’re not nervous can cause immense stress when you’re facing a room of strangers. The calmer you are, the more at ease you will be when people start arriving.
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Create connections with people before you speak.</strong></span>This is the MOST UNDERUTILIZED SECRET OF ALL! Once people have arrived and start to settle in, introduce yourself. Ask them their names and what brought them there. If they bring up an issue that you will be addressing, invite them to ask you questions about that topic when the time comes. If you’re not going to address their question during the talk, invite them to talk with you afterward. During your talk you can actually mention them by name and connect your message to their specific issue. It’s fabulous. They feel special. You feel connected.
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<li><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Acknowledge your nervousness, then demonstrate your confidence and expertise</span>.</strong>Many people have been told to act “as if” you’ve got it all together and are completely at ease. The truth is, if you try to push through your nerves, it can keep you feeling tense and uncertain. Plus, the audience understands that you might be nervous, and they are actually more attracted to a speaker who is not perfectly polished. So go ahead and acknowledge your nervousness, then quickly segue into your expertise. You don’t have to be a world-class orator. What’s important is that you share the wisdom you have.
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<li><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Engage with the audience during your presentation</span>.</strong>Create interaction with your audience from the beginning of your talk. Ask them questions. Have them ask you questions. (But NEVER give away the microphone.) I recently spoke to a group of trainers who shared horror stories of people texting throughout their talk. When they started considering ways to engage people early in their presentation, they realized they hadn’t set the stage for their audience to be active participants.
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<li><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">End strong</span>.</strong>Don’t let your talk fade out. You may have been nervous when you started but once you get underway, you should maintain your momentum with a strong ending. It might be a quote. Perhaps it’s a question that invites them to probe deeper. As the sopranist Dorothy Sarnoff so aptly states, “Make sure you have finished speaking before your audience has finished listening.”
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<li><strong style="font-size: medium;"></strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Include a call to action.</span></strong>People who like what you have to say will want to know HOW to stay in touch, or work with you, or donate to your cause. Don’t leave them empty-handed. Make sure they know how to work with you, get your newsletter, or take a workshop with you. They came for knowledge. Give them opportunities.
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Make a list.</strong></span> Create a checklist of everything outlined above. It’s a great way to ensure that you AND your audience have an enjoyable and inspiring experience during your presentation.</li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>By Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC</strong></p>
<p>Recently a friend of mine sent me this quote:</p>
<p><strong> &#8220;You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.&#8221;<br />
—Zig Ziglar</strong></p>
<p>That quote describes my dad completely. As with most parents, he had/has his faults, but I am forever thankful that he unwaveringly lived this lesson for me to see. Here are a few simple, but not always easy, life guides that my father imparted to me.  </p>
<p>Oh, and there’s one more that he didn’t teach me that I’ve learned for myself along the way. It’s at the bottom of the list. Why? His come first.</p>
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<li><strong>Do what you love.</strong><br />
Each of us has a special gift to offer. If you do what you love in the service of leaving life better than you found it, you will succeed. One of my favorites of the dadisms that fuel me is, “You know kid, you’re going to need to be passionate, patient, and have unwavering persistence. You might change your mind and choose a better way, but never just give up.” He’s right. You will stumble as you grow, without a doubt. It’s sad to see people who are passionate about what they love, give up. I really believe that had they taken time to look at their mistakes (early), and learn from them, their venture would have survived and thrived.</li>
<li><strong>Be an advocate for what you believe and you will leave the world a better place.</strong><br />
When you advocate for the causes and people you believe in, you will garner respect in ways you never imagined. Take time to ask yourself, “What am I willing to advocate for, regardless of the controversy it might cause? Do I have the patience and persistence necessary to go the distance?” List 5 things. It’s a great way to make sure your message and actions aligns with your purpose.</li>
<li><strong>Support others, not to be “seen” but because it’s the “right” thing to do.</strong><br />
People want to feel special. Start noticing the response you get when you acknowledge others.  You’d be surprised how many people are dying to feel special. What’s really terrific is how good it makes you feel as well! It’s true, abundance begets abundance. Someone has to start the flow. Let it be you.
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<li><strong>Gratitude: Saying “thank you”.</strong><br />
I think these are the two most underused words in the English language. “Thank you” is a form of acknowledging others for their kindness and generosity towards you. It’s amazing how effectively these two simple words of appreciation can build prosperous connections. And please, don’t do this simply to get business. Do it because you just are…thankful.</li>
<li><strong>Curiosity builds common ground.</strong><br />
Ah, how I love curiosity! It is such a simple way to “cross the line of surface chatter,” to create openings for deeper connection and opportunities, and ultimately to find out information about just about any topic you are wondering about. Be curious without judgment. Be curious because you are intrigued to find out more. You’ll be amazed what surprises will come your way.</li>
<li><strong>Let yourself shine.</strong><br />
Honestly, I had to leave home to learn this one. Coming from Midwestern stock, standing out in a crowd was not part of my father’s lexicon. It is okay to be in the spotlight. It is okay to be “seen” for your gifts and your bounty. In a world where most people are just trying to be accepted, letting yourself be the shining gift that you are, without apology, actually gives others permission to be their own shining light.</p>
<p>…And there truly is never too much light.</li>
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<p>Take a moment and notice…Which of these life guides come easy to you? Which would you like to strengthen to have the greatest impact on the people you’d most like to inspire?</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC This month’s focus is on engaging your audience. Whether you are preparing a talk, creating materials for your website, or meeting potential referral partners. If you are like many of my clients&#8230; ~ Being interviewed can be unsettling. ~ Writing web copy can feel cold and impersonal. ~ Speaking before [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>By Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC</strong></p>
<p>This month’s focus is on engaging your audience. Whether you are preparing a talk, creating materials for your website, or meeting potential referral partners.</p>
<p>If you are like many of my clients&#8230;</p>
<blockquote><p>~ Being interviewed can be unsettling.<br />
~ Writing web copy can feel cold and impersonal.<br />
~ Speaking before an audience can rattle your nerves.<br />
~ Meeting with prospective partners can put you on edge.
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<p>Worry no more! Here are some simple starters for conversations, presentations and written materials. You can choose one to enrich a connection or combine several together for a presentation. I’ve included a couple examples for each to help you get started.</p>
<p>Here are five different ways to create powerful connections with your audience:  </p>
<p><strong>1. Make an inclusive statement (or question):</strong>  To make a meaningful “inclusive” statement, it’s essential to know who your ideal client is. Once you know who you want to work with, consider incorporating a statement that starts with: “If you are like many…”</p>
<blockquote><p><u>Financial Planner addressing an audience</u><br />
<em>“If you’re like many young parents, you worry: ‘Will I be able to help my kids through college?’”<br />
</em></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><u>Naturopath doing some outreach</u><br />
<em>“If you’re like many working moms—balancing work, children, and loving partnership—self-health is often last on your list.”</em>
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<p><strong>2. Use a statistic:</strong> Statistics offer proof. They generate credibility. Just remember, numbers by themselves often have no meaning without context that your clients, partners or donors can understand. Choose between making a direct statement or phrasing statistics in the form of a question (e.g. &#8220;Did you know that&#8230;?&#8221;) and keep in mind that presenting stats visually usually helps people understand them. Citing sources will give you additional credibility.</p>
<blockquote><p><u>Social Media Expert speaking about the power of headlines:</u><br />
<em>“Studies show that 8-10 people never read the article, they just read the headline.”<br />
</em></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><u>Safe Sex Counselor talking about HIV protection:</u><br />
<em>“Did you know that women buy four out of every ten condoms sold?”</em></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><u>Green Cemetery promoting its services:</u><br />
<em>“Each year America’s 22,500 cemeteries bury approximately 1,636,000 tons of concrete…enough for a two-lane road between San Francisco and Phoenix!”</em> (Here are some more facts about <a href="http://www.naturalburialground.com/htm/natural_burial.htm">Ekone Ranch’s natural burial</a>.)
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<p><strong>3. Be controversial:</strong> Also known as “thinking outside the box”.</p>
<blockquote><p><u>Activist for Orca Whales speaking against whales as entertainment:</u><br />
<em>“In the wild Orcas can live for 50-60 years. According to the Whale Research Center, two-thirds of whales in captivity don’t survive ten years.”</em></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><u>Australian Red Cross “bloodvertising” campaign:</u> <a href="http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloodvertising-red-cross-ad-for-blood-donation">Click to view ad.</a><br />
<em>“In a provocative campaign for the Red Cross of Australia, M&#038;C Saatchi created ‘bloodvertising’. It created quite a hubbub, and got a lot of attention due to its unconventional approach.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>4. Get personal…ask a question:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><u>A Couples Therapist&#8217;s website:</u><br />
<em>“Have you ever found yourself not being able to let go of anger, even when you know your partner is sorry?”</em>
</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><u>A Consultant speaking to a group about leadership:</u><br />
<em>“Let’s get personal. Who here sometimes feel inadequate?”<br />
“Who here feels that if you trusted your gut more, your team might be more effective?”</em>
</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>5. Share a success story. Keep it short and powerful.</strong>  </p>
<blockquote><p><u>A Presentation Coach talking to a prospective client:</u><br />
<em>“Last month a woman called me petrified about an upcoming presentation for a new product line. After a couple questions, it became clear…her challenge was creating connection so that she didn’t feel like an outsider. During our coaching session, we developed a few simple ways for her to build rapport with her audience BEFORE she started speaking. The day after her presentation she sent me an email. She was ecstatic. Not only did she have a huge crowd, but she had fun and sold more product than at any previous event.&#8221;</em>
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<p>If you want to expand your credibility and visibility, take a moment or two to play with these simple starter ideas. Try them out. Start with ones that are easy. Jot down what you might say or use in your written materials. </p>
<p>Before you know it, you’ll have a pocketful of simple conversation starters, public speaking nuggets, and fabulous language for your website and articles.</p>
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		<title>The “WHAT IF&#8230;” Factor. How to Make Your 2012 the Best Year Yet!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC Regardless of whether you are stressed or joyous, ensconced in family drama or surrounded by friends, there is one thing about the holidays that everyone has in common. As one year comes to a close, we get the urge to make life different in the year that is about to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>By Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC</strong></p>
<p>Regardless of whether you are stressed or joyous, ensconced in family drama or surrounded by friends, there is one thing about the holidays that everyone has in common. As one year comes to a close, we get the urge to make life different in the year that is about to be.</p>
<p>The resolution odyssey begins. We vow that we will lose weight, eat healthier, get in shape, be more organized…the list is endless. We are certain, year after year, that our resolutions will come true. We buy memberships to gyms and sign up for weight loss programs. (Oh, how they love this time of year!) We pop champagne and toast to the year that will usher in grand changes and new beginnings. </p>
<p>And then, within days (I believe it’s 13), our resolutions wither into the wind and we are back to eating and behaving just as we had before.</p>
<p>And each year we ask, “Why don’t resolutions stick?”</p>
<p>Here’s why and&#8230;how not to let it happen to you:</p>
<p>Our resolutions are typically impulsive desires to overcome our perceived failings. What’s missing is thoughtful consideration about how you would really like your life to BE, and doable actions to make it so. </p>
<p>What if instead of making hasty proclamations, you took time to imagine a life that honors your deepest dreams for a fulfilling and enriching life?</p>
<p>I call this the “WHAT IF…” Factor. Instead of correcting perceived failings, by using the “WHAT IF” Factor, you see yourself in your life in a way that truly honors you. Possibility creates Vision&#8230;Vision mingles with action&#8230;And, soon the “WHAT IF&#8230;” becomes real, life. SWEET! </p>
<p>READY? </p>
<p>Here’s your quick how-to guide to create powerful “WHAT IF…” results.</p>
<p>1. <strong>Start by writing down 5-10 “WHAT IFs”</strong> (include your personal and professional desires).</p>
<p><em>“WHAT IF I really did trust my gut more?”<br />
“WHAT IF I had just the clients I really enjoyed?”<br />
“WHAT IF I sought relationships that enriched my life, rather than filled  time?”<br />
“WHAT IF I asked for what I want rather than try to be what others need?”<br />
</em></p>
<p>2. <strong>Put them aside for a day. Then select 1-2 that ignite a deep desire.</strong><br />
<em>WHAT IF I worked with clients who inspire and challenge me to be my best?<br />
</em></p>
<p>3. <strong>Take a walk. (Or lie still. Or dance.)</strong> What’s important is that you put time aside to be alone with your “WHAT IF&#8230;” Begin to imagine what your life would be like if you really honored that vision. How would your life be different? How would your work be more fulfilling?</p>
<p><em>Get ready, the answers might surprise you. You might discover that some people may not be very happy with your choice. You might realize that you could make a lot more money for much less effort. You might realize that you have beliefs about the possibility of making money by working with people you enjoy.<br />
</em></p>
<p>Let the thoughts roll through. Let your WHAT IFs stew their brew.</p>
<p>4. <strong>Now, choose 1-2 that you will commit to.</strong>  </p>
<p><em>I am resolute in my commitment to work ONLY with people who inspire me.<br />
</em></p>
<p>5. <strong>Create action-steps to make that happen.</strong> </p>
<p><em><strong>Personally:</strong> What part of your Self do you need to honor more fully to make your commitment happen?</p>
<p>&#8230;I need to remind myself daily that once I commit to my action, it might take time but life WILL provide what I need.</p>
<p><strong>Professionally:</strong> What actions do you need to take to make your vision real?</p>
<p>&#8230;I will write down 10 people/organizations who really inspire me. I will research their company and determine how I can benefit them.<br />
</em></p>
<p>Bravo, you have begun!!! INTENTION + ACTIONS = Your vision is no longer just a wavering dream&#8230;it’s got some gusto!</p>
<p>6. <strong>Start now.</strong> Don’t wait for the 1st of the year to start. You can work out some kinks and modify as needed before falling prey to the post-new-year let down.</p>
<p>7. <strong>Create a support team of other committed RESOLUTERS.</strong> My suggestion: Choose people who are successful in their achievements, and who understand that real change takes time.  They will push you to be the best you can be while holding compassion for inevitable stumbles along the way. (Or, work with a coach. Better yet, do both!)</p>
<p>8. <strong>With each success, however small: CELEBRATE!!!</strong> This is the most underused ingredient to success. We can be so consumed by the push to achieve, that we forget to acknowledge the baby steps it takes to create our dream. And, believe me, any sustainable vision is created by zillions of baby steps.</p>
<p>9. <strong>Toast the new year for all the mystery and magic it will bring.</strong> It will have surprises that even your “WHAT IFs” can’t imagine.</p>
<p>10. And my favorite&#8230; <strong>Each night go outside and talk to the stars. Share your dream with them.</strong> When you make a pact with the universe, magic happens.</p>
<p>INTENTION + ACTION (&#038; CELEBRATION) = SUCCESS. “Tis true.”</p>
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<strong>CAROLYN’S SERVICES</strong></p>
<p><strong>Carolyn S. Campbell</strong> has been working with visionary entrepreneurs and progressive Fortune 500 companies for more than 15 years. A sought-after international speaker and coach for such companies as Umpqua Bank, Regence Life and Health, SBA, and the Arts &#038; Culture Council, Carolyn is the author of <strong>Beyond Marketing! How To Create an Unstoppable Following</strong> and the forthcoming <strong>Beyond Leadership: 21 Secrets to Passion, People &#038; Profit.</strong></p>
<p>If you are ready to build a strong following or to lead with impact, I’d love to hear from you.</p>
<p>Contact me at 503-493-9497 or visit <a href="http://www.carolynscampbell.com">CarolynSCampbell.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Real Deal on Divas (And Why All Business Owners Should Be One)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC One of the most curious moments this year came when I was working in a prison in Africa and noticed three women had on the same T-shirt. On the front it said, “Are you a Diva?” “Are you kidding me?” I thought. “Diva? These women are in the pits of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>By Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC</strong></p>
<p>One of the most curious moments this year came when I was working in a prison in Africa and noticed three women had on the same T-shirt. On the front it said, “Are you a Diva?”</p>
<p>“Are you kidding me?” I thought. “Diva? These women are in the pits of hell.”</p>
<p>When one of the women turned around, I saw the back of the shirt: “Be a DivaPreneur!” It made me laugh. “Really? Here? In an African prison?”</p>
<p>Curious, I asked one of the women about it. It turns out the business department of one of the most prestigious universities in South Africa had offered a class on entrepreneurship to women inmates. AMAZING! I thought how cool it was to be giving tools to help these women employ themselves in a country where jobs are scarce. Quite progressive, if you ask me.</p>
<p>That day, staring at their T-shirts, I couldn’t help but think, “All women should be DivaPreneurs.” (And, yes, all men “DivoPreneurs.”)</p>
<p>The challenge is that too many people think of a Diva as a negative thing, often using the term as a real insult. </p>
<p>The word comes from the Italian noun “diva,” meaning a female deity. It actually describes a woman of outstanding talent. I love this! Because I believe that it’s time for us to allow ourselves to stand out and be seen and respected for our talent.</p>
<p>So, when I got back from Africa, I brought this concept to my Women Business Owners group. The group is filled with doctors, therapists, writers, consultants, and creators—women who are carving out their own paths in the world. I asked them to think about the word D.I.V.A. as an acronym and fill in a word for each letter.</p>
<p>I was amazed how different each acronym was. One woman wrote “Divinely Inspired Vixen of Audaciousness.” Ah, and so she is! Someone else’s was “Determined Instigator of Vision In Action.” True to form, that’s exactly what she does. Each set of words matched the most potent power of that person—and precisely what she seeks to create in her business.</p>
<p>In a culture that misconstrues what Divas really are, here’s what I believe: The true Diva is someone who holds on to the integrity of who she is. She no longer strives to be the person others want her to be. I call it the ULTIMATE SELF-HONOR. There is a liberation that occurs when you begin to just BE—trusting your Self, owning your gifts, and letting your boldness come through in whatever way it will.</p>
<p>As the business owners started to talk about how these qualities could show up more in their lives, the next stage of Diva-dom occurred. They shared how their Divas wanted to let go of the constraints of living small and start being in their power.</p>
<p>One woman started laughing as she realized just how ludicrous it was to place such limitations on her own possibility. She suddenly “got” just how amazing her work was. Another woman sighed, seeing how much she had been restricted by her perceptions of how others might judge her. One by one, they relaxed—yes, relaxed—right into their most potent way of being.  </p>
<p>They saw that if they just allowed their “D.I.V.A.” to lead, their lives and businesses would actually be more easeful and vibrant! </p>
<p>So as this year comes to a close and you begin to think forward, take a moment and write your own D.I.V.A. acronym:<br />
D___________<br />
I____________<br />
V____________<br />
A____________</p>
<p>Now, think about these questions:</p>
<ul>
<li>How much of your D.I.V.A is leading your life?</li>
<li>How much of your D.I.V.A. is leading your business?</li>
<li>In what ways would she like to show up more?</li>
<li>What beliefs do you need to let go of so that she can?</li>
</ul>
<p>And if you really stepped into your D.I.V.A., how might you begin to step into your life and your business in a new way?</p>
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<strong>CORE SOURCE COACHING SERVICES</strong></p>
<p><strong>Carolyn S. Campbell</strong> has been working with visionary entrepreneurs and progressive Fortune 500 companies for more than 15 years. A sought-after international speaker and coach for such companies as Umpqua Bank, Regence Life and Health, SBA, and the Arts &#038; Culture Council, Carolyn is the author of <strong>Beyond Marketing! How To Create an Unstoppable Following</strong> and the forthcoming <strong>Beyond Leadership: 21 Secrets to Passion, People &#038; Profit</strong>.</p>
<p>If you are ready to build a strong following or to lead with impact, I’d love to hear from you.</p>
<p><strong>Contact me at 503-493-9497 or visit <a href="http://www.CoreSourceCoaching.com">www.CoreSourceCoaching.com</a>.</strong></p>
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		<title>Lessons from Africa &#8212; For a changing world</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC As I write this newsletter, I am flying over the Atlantic Ocean, heading back home after two powerful weeks in South Africa. The plane is darkened so everyone can sleep for hours and hours—it’s like flying through a black hole of time. There is an odd stillness. I hear the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>By Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC</strong></p>
<p>As I write this newsletter, I am flying over the Atlantic Ocean, heading back home after two powerful weeks in South Africa. The plane is darkened so everyone can sleep for hours and hours—it’s like flying through a black hole of time. There is an odd stillness. I hear the hum of the plane, people snoring, and the sound of my breath. No longer where I was. And not yet where I will be.</p>
<p>In 1986 I was a Peace Corps volunteer near South Africa at the height of the anti- apartheid movement. It was a powerful time. I hitchhiked to Johannesburg to hear Bishop Tutu speak, marched through townships protesting the killings of teenagers, and saw some of the most potent theater I have ever experienced. I even watched the coronation of the young king of Swaziland. My job: a community development specialist working with village women struggling to get by while their husbands worked in some of the most dreadful jobs in South Africa. I was young and naïve. As I reflect back on it now, I find it extremely presumptuous that Peace Corps would have a 25-year-old kid from America telling women how to develop their lives. (And, I must say, I learned so much that I still use today.)</p>
<p>Now, speed forward almost 30 years.</p>
<p>On this recent trip, I had a first-hand look at how the “community” has developed. My journey took me from the beauty of the Cape Town seaboard to the prisons of Johannesburg, where I joined a colleague who creates “theater of life” with imprisoned women around the world.</p>
<p>As I worked with the women in prison, it reminded me of a belief I’ve held since I was an undergraduate studying education, recreation and criminology. What I learned then and what I still see today is that when we don’t live our purpose and our deepest passion, one of two things happens. We either act out against others or we go inward and become destructive toward ourselves.</p>
<p>In Africa, where the unemployment rate is 46 percent and racism is rampant, opportunities are slim and abuse is beyond comprehension. I listened to the stories of these young women as they shared their fractured lives so openly. For many of them, jail is a safe haven from the brutality of their lives. But they had in common the desire to be loved. To be seen. To value themselves. And for others to have faith in them and push them forward.</p>
<p>As I fly back home, I think about their struggle in comparison to the challenges we face here. Our struggles revolve more around finding the courage to stand for what we believe in. Risking failure. Believing in the value of our work. Connecting with others who seek what we offer.</p>
<p>In this age of transformation, it takes guts to really own your stuff. To know what moves you so that you can be more present with others. To be a leader from the inside, asking questions even when you’re not sure you have the answers. Because, the truth is—no one does.</p>
<p>As I talked to people from all parts of the globe, one song kept running through my head. “It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine.”</p>
<p>One evening as I was walking back to my lodging in Johannesburg, I noticed a sign someone had painted on a wizened gnome: “It isn’t the ones who are the smartest who will succeed, but rather those most able to adapt.”</p>
<p>So true! Those who succeed will be the ones committed to their vision and courageous enough to be part of changing the voice of leadership in the 21st century.</p>
<p>Being a leader today doesn’t mean being the president or being the best marketer. It means having a strong conviction for what you offer. It means knowing where you fit in the equation of life and choosing other leaders to partner with. And, most importantly, it means being ready to stand for what you believe in, for those you serve—again and again.</p>
<p>As I return from my two-week journey that took me a lifetime away, here are my questions for you:</p>
<ul>
<li>What do you stand for, without question, in your business?
</li>
<li>Who is on your “team” to push you forward and remind you of your greatness, even when you are in doubt?</li>
<li>How ready are you to be judged, criticized, or even rejected?</li>
<li>How aligned is your message style with your personality or the personality of your business?</li>
<li>And, finally, is your passion for your work greater than your fear of failure?  </li>
</ul>
<p>Because the guts of glory lie in the willingness to fall in order to fly.</p>
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Carolyn S. Campbell has been working with visionary entrepreneurs and progressive Fortune 500 companies for more than 15 years. A sought-after international speaker and coach for such companies as Umpqua Bank, Regence Life and Health, SBA, and the Arts &#038; Culture Council, Carolyn is the author of Beyond Marketing! How To Create an Unstoppable Following and the forthcoming Beyond Leadership: 21 Secrets to Passion, People &#038; Profit.</p>
<p>If you are ready to build a strong following or lead with impact, Carolyn would love to hear from you.</p>
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