In This Issue... Reflections
Reflections
(by Teresa Thomas-Carroll) We received nice responses to our
September newsletter, Wheels. The inspiration came from
our certified life coach, Barb Plunkett. Barb often uses the metaphor
of a bicycle to describe how we handle the flow of work. Since so many of you found it
useful, we thought you’d enjoy pushing the metaphor further:
One could assume that the more slowly and cautiously we go,
the more secure we’ll be. But when we ride too slowly even a small stone can throw us off our path. It’s
difficult to be confidently balanced. We may want to give up and go home
since we’re not getting far. Alternatively, if we ride too fast we may feel a
thrill and get where we want to go a little quicker. But if we hit an
obstacle, we’re likely to go careening head over heals. Of course, our speed won’t be the same through the entire
length of the course. When we reach a hill, we slow down, but we meet the
challenge by peddling harder and putting our weight into it. We fly down hills but let ourselves coast and
apply the brakes when it gets to be too much. This variety keeps our voyage
interesting.
Upcoming Workshops and
Events (Several
of our bookings have been designated for women or mothers. Sessions with an *
are open registration for all adults.) Women’s “Train”-Storming offered by Marketing on the Playground™ Participate in an energizing and productive guided
brainstorming session while enjoying a beautiful fall colors from the train.
Teresa from PCF will facilitate interactive
networking during the breakfast portion of the day. Come with your marketing
or business question and leave with great ideas and ready to take action.
Enjoy an abundance of decadent sweets from Desserts
by Diane. All aboard this Friday, October 13,
Yes, You Can Choose Better Over Really Good! Celebrate National
Business Women’s Week
with
Stillwater BPW (Business and Professional Women’s Association). As the
keynote, Teresa will share her empowering personal story of "choosing
better" by taking the leap to create Purple Crayon Factory. In this
session, you’ll consider which areas of your own life you can choose to
improve and make your best choices. Wednesday evening, October 25 at the Lowell Inn, Mom-Camp:
An Adventure in YOU A
Kindness Keynote for Moms *PCF at the Women’s Art Fair Life
Balance for Moms *Small Business
Marketing Jam The Marketing Jam series once again sold out quickly to
enthusiastic small business owners. Register early for January 24 &/or 25
sessions! On the evening of the 24th, our focus will be Marketing from the Heart and on the 25th
we’ll be repeating The Power of
Collaboration. Or book your very own session for your
business/networking group. Co-designed and facilitated by Taiha
Wagner of The Small Business Helper and Teresa Thomas-Carroll of Purple
Crayon Factory. Click for info and registration or if your business would like to sponsor the next events. Taking registrations for 2007: *Online Ideal Business
Support A supportive network for mission-driven small business and
healing professionals to pursue and achieve business aspirations. Our
discussion and action will be centered on Lynn Grodzki’s
Twelve Months to Your Ideal Private Practice: A Workbook. Cost: only $15 for the full
2007 year! To register, please e-mail
your name and type of business. Facilitator: Teresa Thomas-Carroll Mark your calendar for these other events in 2007, details will be in upcoming issues: February
10, Not
Your Mother’s Birds and Bees February
10, 2-3:30 p.m at eqLife
on April
14, Mothers of Multiples conference, News/Announcements
Think of your work
(or life’s work) as riding a bicycle. How is your speed? Are things moving along nicely, too slowly
or too quickly for you? What type of hill are you approaching? How will you help
yourself ride to the top? Will you be able to let yourself coast for awhile
afterward or is there another hill just beyond? When you reach your destination, how will you recognize
your accomplishment? This Issue's Sponsor Moms,
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guilt, no demands, just you taking care of you! Register at www.mom-camp.com or 763-913-7614
Subscriber Information Purple Crayon Factory’s refreshing
workshops and services support you to create the life you want with resources
you have. Whether you are looking toward big transformation or simply seeking
inspiration, we have something for you or your organization. Teresa Thomas-Carroll is the
publisher of this newsletter and can be reached at 612-722-6931 or teresa@purplecrayonfactory.com. Check
out her musings on PCF's blog. Purple Crayon Factory respects your privacy and does not give out or sell subscriber names and/or email addresses. You are welcome to pass this newsletter to your friends and colleagues as long as the entire newsletter is kept intact. If this newsletter has been forwarded to you, you are welcome to sign up to receive your own copy at subscribe-956609963@ezinedirector.net. If you wish to be taken off this list simply send an email to remove-956609963@ezinedirector.net |
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Relax,
rejuvenate, learn new things, connect with others and have fun at
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