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Greetings!
Welcome
to the Make Me Proud of You Newsletter. We are
proud to announce that our Newsletter can also be found on www.awomanscorner.com
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Expect
Success!
February
is International Expect Success Month,
a time to inspire yourself and others to seize new
challenges. This month I met the Author and Image
Consultant who inspired me to start my journey from Frumpy to
Fearless, Brenda
Kinsel!
Back in
2001, when I was 35 pounds heavier, afraid to look in
the mirror, and wearing hand-me-downs,
I discovered Brenda's book, 40 Over 40 - 40 Things Every Woman Over 40
Needs to Know about Getting Dressed. I circled this
intriguing title at the bookstore three times before I dared
to pick it up. Her message, "You're worth full
price" stopped me in my tracks. Her book compelled me
to seek new challenges and became the catalyst for my second
career as an Image Consultant, Speaker and Trainer.
Meeting Brenda,
hearing her stories and sharing my story with her was a
thrilling experience. At her excellent workshop for the
Association of Image Consultants International NY Tri-State
Chapter, Brenda challenged us by asking, "What are you
moving away from? What are you moving towards?"
Saying what you want out loud, writing it down, and keeping your eye on
the prize will help you to expect success!
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Effortless
Networking
Lessons from a
Natural Networker
Charles Darwin
was born 199 years ago this month. While his life
and works are widely renowned, his journey to become one of
the world's greatest naturalists did not begin well. At 16,
Darwin's father, a famous society doctor, stormed, "You
will be a disgrace to yourself and your family." How did
Darwin go from disgrace to distinguished? Darwin
used networking to open the door to new
opportunities. His story offers valuable lessons that all of
us can use today.
Darwin's
First Networking Strategy:
Communicate your passion
and develop advocates that are willing to help
As a child and
teen, Darwin was passionate and curious about the outdoors. He
loved collecting plants and insects, especially
beetles! School, however, left him bored and
indifferent. Forced into medical school by
his father, Darwin hated the site of
blood. His father wisely saw the poor career fit and steered
him towards the clergy where he could explore the wonders of
nature. At Cambridge, Darwin was singled out
by an influential circle of academics who recognized his
potential. His Professors became his Talent Scouts. Darwin's
favorite Professor (and Mentor) later offered him the chance of a
lifetime: a trip around the world on the HMS Beagle. Can
you guess what Darwin's father said? NO! Darwin appealed to
another Advocate, his Uncle, and got permission to take the
fateful voyage that would impact the world.
What
Networking Lessons can we learn from this?
As a Networker,
when you communicate your passion to others, Advocates will find
you. When Darwin's father saw his son's passion, he shrewdly
helped him to find the right career match. When his Professors saw
his curiousity and dedication, Darwin went to the top of the A
list for future opportunities. Ask yourself: How can you be
an Advocate for someone else? Have you ever been a Talent
Scout? How have you been helped by a Talent Scout?
Look for
Darwin's "Organized Networker" strategy in next
month's newsletter. To learn more about this natural
networker visit www.DarwinDay.org.
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AWC Life
Essentials, Wellness and Personal Development Program
Beauty Makeover Feb 20-21
Okie Yun is
Estee Lauder's National Make-Up Artist. Renowned as a
celebrity make-up artist, she's also a brow
specialist. Together with her regional team, she'll be
available at Lord & Taylor/Estee Lauder at 424 Fifth Avenue in New
York City. Special thanks to A Woman's Corner (AWC) for
letting us know about this $35.00 value! For information, contact
Estee Lauder's Katherina
Stephens at 212.391.3391.
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Plant the Seeds
of Greatness!
February is Plant the Seeds of Greatness
Month. Make Me Proud of You, Inc. proudly
announces that a Speaker's
Bureau will soon be growing to help you
to plant the seeds of a new career, life objectives, or
goals. Our speakers are proudly dedicated
to making a difference for you, your business,
and your community.
Expect Success!
Pamela
Judd, AICI
Make
Me Proud of You, Inc.
Training
for Every Generation
Resources
& Speaker's Bureau
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