2012 – Discover Your Extraordinary Story

January 16, 2012 - Leave a Response

I want to wish you a most happy new year — and to encourage you to embark on 2012 with a fresh, promising start. This is the perfect time to envision exactly what you want to see unfold.

The first two months of the year create the space for me to think about what I want to form in my life and how I can best give my greatest gifts in the coming year. As I set my intentions, I am able to focus on laying the foundation to achieve my goals.

My approach is a simple, effective tool that I personally use each year that helps me create my path while helping me align my actions to be in integrity with my values, purpose and vision.

I have used this essential planning tool successfully for the past seven years and now wonder how I managed without it. As I work with it each January, I am able to tap into my full potential and shape the new year in a more powerful, satisfying and positive way.

Many people have asked me to share my special tool. For the first time last year, I introduced my process to a diverse group of leaders. I was thrilled to see how it changed their lives in many positive ways. Due to its success, I’ve decided to make it available again this year.

That’s why I am inviting you to join me for 21 Days to Leading with Y.E.S.: Your Extraordinary Story℠.

Here’s what you’re going to discover in 21 days:

  • How your values and purpose are key to designing your 2012 strategy. You’ll see how your goals are firmly rooted in who you are and why you are here.
  • How your benchmarks and rewards can keep you motivated throughout the year. You’ll find new ways to think big and aim for achievable goals that keep you inspired.
  • Why envisioning how you’ll feel when you achieve your goals matters so much.

You will accomplish a great deal in a short time. Every participant will:

  • Explore the story you are living now and how it may be unconsciously holding you back.
  • Create a new story for the New Year (Your Extraordinary Story) to motivate you to develop your essential strategy for the year.
  • Design an integrated YES plan for 2012 with your unique targets and deliverables – that inspire you to achieve more than ever before.

21 Days to Yes Is for Busy Professionals Like You.

You’ll see fast results with three 30-minute coaching calls, one per week over the three week period from February 6th to 27th. I’ll supply the tools and personally guide you through them to get you moving in 2012 so you can set and achieve amazing goals. Use them to learn how to make a bigger contribution in your world, find new meaning, reconnect to your deepest passion or anything that you dare to dream.

Sign up by January 27th to get the special rate of $199 (regularly priced at $499). But hurry, spaces are limited.

Are you in? I hope you will join me for a powerful experience to make this your best year ever! It may just be the difference between an average 2012 and a spectacular one!

To Your Success,

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Maria’s Ode to Joy

April 1, 2011 - Leave a Response

Absolutely Mad In Love

Well, yes, here it is my favorite time of year again. And I sure don’t need to put it in my planner to remember. I love March Madness.

For me, what March Madness does exceptionally well is to bring together the best of leadership and authentic team spirit. And watching how it all unfolds with the unpredictability of the competition brings me JOY. It’s pure poetry in motion.

During March Madness, we are able to watch how 68 teams are put to the test to show real leadership in the blink of an eye while competing under extreme pressure. Ultimately the few surviving teams emerge tested in the sweet 16, the elite eight and finally, the famous final four, and then battle it out for supremacy in one location to win it all.

How Does This Tournament Exemplify The Best Team Work?

  • Selfless play. Players anticipate where to be and where to get the ball so the team has the best chance to score.
  • Presence. The great players show up with heart. They display a commitment and passion for giving it their all in the moment.
  • Pacing. The tournament, for those teams who make it to the finals, is still a possession by possession fast-paced game. To win, they have to play with a strategy for the long haul.

The most successful teams use communication, presence and a game plan for every contingency. Truth be told, the game is pretty simple. But trust isn’t. The greatest teams build trust with each other during practice, in the ups and downs of a game and even off the court. They trust each other to have the good of the team in mind. They trust that they’ll play with their all. And they trust they will go the extra distance.

What Does March Madness Really Mean to You?

Think about what you can do to tap into the inspiring teamwork and leadership that is on display throughout this competition. For starters, here are a few tips to make your work more fun and satisfying in your organization or company:

  • Contribute to more selfless play on your team. Be it, encourage it, reward it.
  • Encourage your team to show up with even more heart. Be your best each time you step into the game and feel greater satisfaction for giving it your all.
  • Experience more success by playing for the long haul. Be a model for sustainability so you can perform best when competition is fierce.

Find Your Joy. And Trust.

Whether you are a March Madness fan or not, more than anything, I invite you to find YOUR true joy. That’s where you’ll make your biggest contributions – and find your most meaningful learning experience.

When you do find YOUR true joy, whatever you do, please don’t be half-hearted about it. Revel in it; relish each joyful moment; and savor the experiences that most delight and inspire you — over and over again.

Joy begets more joy — so go ahead — create more joy for you and everyone around you. It’s a magnificent element to bring to the game of life.

Categorized in coaching, positive, presence, success, team performance and winning

On the Twelfth Day of YES…

January 5, 2011 - Leave a Response

happiness

Be happy right now. Not later. Don’t be “happy if only.” It’s stupid to wait. and to save happiness for when everything is set. What exactly would you be waiting for? For those last ten pounds? The big gig you’re wishing comes next? Moving to where you really want to live? The partner you so dearly want? Will everything ever be perfect, just exactly as you want? Or is everything actually perfect right now. Uh – news flash. Yes it is. Love what is: your body… your work…your relationships. Right now. Be happy for the incredible experiences you have woven together to make the life that is right now. The delicious project you just completed. The freedom from the stress of not knowing. The volunteer gig you do. Be happy to generously help your colleague. You’re the happiest when you’re telling people close to you that you are happy for them. Happy with them. Happiness frees you to giggle more… to dare to laugh more often with abandon… to move around with a Cheshire cat grin.  It’s ridiculously contagious.  Share your happiness.

© 2011 Yes2Yes Company. All Rights Reserved.

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On the Eleventh Day of YES…

January 4, 2011 - Leave a Response

renew

This is the New Year so it’s time for a new you. Out with last year’s you and in with the new, refreshed, alive and even more positive you. Is renewing you really legit? Isn’t taking the time to renew you a little selfish? You bet but it’s selfish in the most positive “self” kind of way. Your spirit rejoices when you take the time to restore and revamp. And, rediscovering the “you” that you remember you have always really been. Not just what you do. Not just the bills you have to pay. Not all the work you must complete. Not just the things you think you should do. The kind of renewed you that is refreshed. Be rid of last year’s tired you. Renewing you restores and replenishes the core of you. You walk more. You park even further away. You want to take the stairs. You adore each deep, long breath as it restores you. You are more focused. You begin to open new doors for renewing that you didn’t know existed. You feel like you are flying. There’s a net, but you don’t need it. It’s there to make others more secure. Begin all the great stuff ahead of you in this New Year. You’re going to soar totally renewed.

© 2011 Yes2Yes Company. All Rights Reserved.

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On the Tenth Day of YES…

January 3, 2011 - Leave a Response

abundance

Count all the blessings you have. Think of all the wealth you possess. Seriously. Now breathe. I know all that abundance is way too much to absorb. The flood of riches in your life is kind of ridiculous when you stop to consider. Maybe that’s why you try not to notice. You’re a little embarrassed to think about how much abundance exists in your world. Or to show those around you that your abundance is way more than what you want or certainly need. So now what? You’re the living, breathing, walking and talking expression of abundance. Go ahead and appreciate all that you are — and all the abundance that providence gave you. Share it. Build upon it. Pass on your ideas. Make a difference by creating the most incredible contributions. Help the kids in your community…the homeless and others in need… and that pro bono client you care about so much. The world is so fortunate that your abundance flows. It’s the expression of your higher self…your purpose. Offer it around even more for you and the rest of us.

© 2011 Yes2Yes Company. All Rights Reserved.

Categorized in 12 Days of YES

On the Ninth Day of YES…

January 2, 2011 - Leave a Response

prosperity

Prosperity is yours for the taking yet you don’t really believe it. It’s way easier to focus on these difficult times. Yes, you lost your job. Maybe you know it’s coming. Or you’re too scared to quit and face the unknown, even though you hate each work day. How do you possibly find prosperity? It’s really simple when your prosperity is not at odds with your purpose. Your prosperity is your purpose. So you prosper by landing a new, more challenging and far more fabulous livelihood. You have to take care of others. You prosper so that others may prosper. Everything you touch has a way of becoming bigger and better than before. Something way bigger than you, that’s for sure. Your exceptional drive does make a difference. You have confidence in yourself and what is outside and beyond you. Your realm of influence expands as you move about your world with ease. Those around you also prosper beautifully in your wake. They mirror you and your effortless presence. You’re an inspiration to your boss, your kids and all the people who depend on you. It’s all good. Prosper.

© 2011 Yes2Yes Company. All Rights Reserved.

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On the Eighth Day of YES…

January 1, 2011 - Leave a Response

begin

This is day one…the first day of your new year. And you want to begin again. Right? But you don’t know where to start. A year is too big. What if you don’t start where you should? Come on. You know. You’ll begin where your beginning is. No one else’s. You’ll begin exactly where you know to begin. In fact, your new beginning will free up all that energy you have stored (perhaps unwittingly) by not beginning until now. You’ve done it before and it felt so good. That’s right. It’s clearer now. Beginning now feels right. Begin to find your first speaking gig. Begin to plan a big birthday or anniversary celebration for you or for someone you love. Begin to plan your legacy. Begin blogging. Begin posting updates. Begin your resume. Begin to meditate. Begin to pray. Learn to sing. Volunteer to coach that team. Begin at the beginning at the middle, or at the end. Who cares where you start. Just begin.

© 2011 Yes2Yes Company. All Rights Reserved.

Categorized in 12 Days of YES

On the Seventh Day of YES…

December 31, 2010 - Leave a Response

celebrate

2011 is so very close. Do you taste it? Soon you’ll ring in a brand spanking New Year. You’ll be celebrating your fresh start. Celebrate your new possibilities. Celebrate that this year will be different for you. As you set your new year’s intentions, be more accountable to yourself. Sure, you might be uncomfortable at first making steady progress. Hang in there and be patient. Give yourself a pat on the back for each and every victory you achieve. Celebrate the little ones and the big ones. And don’t forget to give yourself grace when you blow it, which let’s face it, is just part of living. Celebrate being kind to yourself. Celebrate picking yourself up quickly when you say the one thing you wish you could rewind. The rest is easy. Celebrate deliberately savoring each moment, each sensation and each feeling. With all that unfolds, this year will be the best ever. You’ll want to remember it all. Oh, yeah, I can see the finish line, too. Now let’s go celebrate and raise a toast to the best that is yet to come.

© 2010 Yes2Yes Company. All Rights Reserved.

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On the Sixth Day of YES…

December 30, 2010 - Leave a Response

hope

Your new year is only a few days away. This is the moment to think about your new year’s resolutions in a brand new way…to finally declare your hopes and dreams for the coming year. This is the perfect time to focus on how you will live your hope. Hope is to desire. Hope is to dream. Hope can shift effortlessly into action if and when you declare it boldly and shamelessly. Declare it to yourself first in the quiet moments when you have time to think clearly. Then as you gain confidence and courage, declare it bravely and boldly to others — even if you’re not absolutely sure. Of course, you’re right. You know hope doesn’t pay the bills. But you know you’re prepared. You don’t have a fantasy. You have ideas and plans. You declare your hopes and dare others to hope, too. Your hope is infectious. Others catch it easily. Your authenticity comes across because you are awash in optimism and expectation. That’s the way to hope. And your hope is backed up with hard work and effort. Let’s face it; you can’t hide under the radar anymore. There’s only one choice now. Move forward and boldly be hopeful.

© 2010 Yes2Yes Company. All Rights Reserved.

Categorized in 12 Days of YES

On the Fifth Day of YES…

December 29, 2010 - Leave a Response

peace

This is the one time of the year you allow yourself to delight in the idea of peace on earth. As you embrace the full family of humanity, you actually consider what connects us (uh, everything!), not what separates us. It’s a brief time to reflect on how all people are blessed in a multitude of ways. And a few short days later, when the holidays are behind you, you toss off peace like yesterday’s news. There’s so much turmoil in the world, right? That’s the constant. So how is it that you can be at peace in the midst of chaos? You intentionally choose peace. And you can intentionally choose peace time and time again. Is the world any better off when you are worried…when you’re concerned…or when you’re paralyzed with fear? Your team is embroiled in controversy. You now choose to guide them to a sound decision, peacefully. Your goals are huge. You don’t fight obstacles. You choose to chip away at what you want as you quietly build momentum one step at a time. Your schedule is hard core. As you move forward at a blistering pace, you choose peace. You make peace a part of daily routines. You let peace sustain you. When you’re at peace, you’re at your very best. And at your best, you make things happen.

© 2010 Yes2Yes Company. All Rights Reserved.

Categorized in 12 Days of YES

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