In This Issue...

Reflections
Upcoming Workshops and Events
News/Announcements
Mini-Reflection Exercise
This Issue's Sponsor

Reflections (by Beth Woodward, Marketing On The Playground™)

In the spirit of taking it easier over summer, we are running an article by a colleague who has provided much support and inspiration for Purple Crayon Factory. Beth’s article was written with business in mind but can be applied to many aspects of life.

I relate creating a successful business to the farmers I have seen in their fields. Have you ever had the chance to take a drive in the country during harvest time? You will notice many farmers in one field for days and then they move to their neighbor’s field helping each other have a successful harvest. This has been going on for decades; it’s not a new idea. We need the same help in our businesses.

We all need a pat on the back, a supportive environment, new ideas and sometimes a kick in the pants. Success teams may be set up for all types of needs. I would not be where I am today without my team. I count on our meetings because I am able to give support, lend an ear and assist my teammates with whatever they need for that time period. I receive the same in return. Whether I need to obtain valuable information, set goals to move forward with my week or want a cheering squad for a success achieved--my success team is there for each other.

Link to the full article, including tips for creating or joining a team: Success Teams article

Use the mini reflection exercise later in the newsletter to explore if a Success Team could help you. Beth Woodward, CPCC, CEK (Chief Executive Kid), is the creator of the popular Marketing On The Playground™ Program, Women’s “Brain” - Storming On The Playground™, and author of Marketing On The Playground™ Storybook…eBook. www.marketingontheplayground.com

Upcoming Workshops and Events

(click on workshop titles to view flyers)

Creativity & Tea: open creativity studio in St. Paul
The first Saturday of each month from 1-4 p.m. Note: Because of the July 4 weekend, C&T will be postponed until August 6. (Several times also available to groups - perfect for a fun gathering or celebration!) Host: Teresa Thomas-Carroll

Creativity & Tea: open creativity studio in Shorewood
Next offering to the public: Saturday, August 20, 1-4 p.m. Book your group - perfect for a fun gathering or celebration! Host: Janet Roper

Coming Into Our Fullness!! - A Life Makeover Group for Women, free 1/2 hour consultation prior to registration. Tuesday evenings, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 27-Nov. 29. Facilitator: Lee Truer

From Story to Sense of Sacred—Women’s Circling retreat in northern Wisconsin
October 7-9 (Friday-Sunday) Facilitators: Becca Pournoor and Teresa Thomas-Carroll

Print registration form for workshops/events - or- Order Online

Other Purple Crayon Factory presentations:

Mom-Camp, September 29-October 1. Join PCF in "Kids Are in School, Now What?" and other sessions to be announced.

News/Announcements

• Purple Crayon Factory (PCF) hosts WELLmet, a networking group for wellness, creative and spiritual practitioners. WELLmet meets the first Thursday of every month from 10:30-noon in PCF’s space at The Well, 2100 1st Avenue S, Mpls. Attend once or every month. If you are interested in attending or receiving information about meetings, please contact 612-722-6931 or teresa@purplecrayonfactory.com to receive invitations with more details.
  
  
• Check out: PCF's blog. Feedback is welcomed; we’re new to this and learning as we go.
  
  
• To show appreciation to all of our clients, we are running a fun promotion through 2005. We are offering a gift certificate to any session of Creativity & Tea! to clients who book a workshop for their organization or register independently in two of our workshops. Share the gift certificate with someone you care about—how about yourself?

Mini-Reflection Exercise

Consider if a success team could help you:

• Are you fully committed to succeed in your business or aspiration?
• Have you been trying to “go it alone” but now realize that new ideas, support and inspiration could be useful?
• Are you able to provide and receive support?
• Do you want more focus?
• Are you energized or motivated by working with others?

If it sounds like a fit for you, give yourself the boost and richness you deserve by joining or forming a success team. For Success Team Tips, see www.marketingontheplayground.com.

Purple Crayon Factory facilitators are involved in a variety of success teams, such as www.sisteri.com. PCF offers WELLmet, fertile ground for developing a success team.

This Issue's Sponsor

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Purple Crayon Factory provides unique, refreshing workshops for participants to relax, reflect and creatively think through their personal and professional goals and dreams. Teresa Thomas-Carroll is the author of the newsletter and can be reached at 612-722-6931, at Purple Crayon Factory at The Well, 2100 1st Avenue S, Mpls, MN 55404-2504 or teresa@purplecrayonfactory.com.

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