Volume 6, Issue 17 | September 17, 2010 |
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(Now Recorded!) To Listen to My Audio of This Article, Click Here) There often comes a time in life … sometimes several times, when we feel the need to get serious and 'put the pedal to the metal' so to speak --- on accelerating some or several aspects of our life. As The SHIFT-IT Coach, people in this stage are usually my best clients. They are ready to make a SHIFT and are determined to make it a successful one. And they know that getting good, quality instruction and support will make their SHIFT quicker and more efficient. And softer and sweeter by having the company of inspiring others by their side. ARE YOU GETTING A CALL TO ACTION? WHICH AREAS TO SHIFT? Acceleration could also involve a change, boost or re-arranging of your profession. From improving or changing a job or field of employment. To making the leap to the 'free agent nation' through self-employment or the creation of a business. To making changes to your existing business (think Oprah about a decade ago when she courageously backed away from high drama toxic television to be more holistic … even causing an uproar with her use of the word 'spirit' on daytime networks). COMMIT TO SELF (AND WORLD!) DO YOUR OUTER WORK: The internet, whether we use it (like I do) to directly support our business or not, is a phenomenal tool for info gathering and sharing. It breaks down barriers and connects people to each other (often people who have what the other needs and visa versa). Social media is another emergent technology that connects people. And the emergence of professions that did not even exist a few years ago connected to the new technology is also fascinating and right on time (virtual assistants and online business managers comes to mind). If your desire is to build or enhance a solo practice or business it behooves you to learn about these new technologies and to determine what is congruent for you personally to use. In just a few short years amazing growths in technology now allow business people to connect with our markets in ways that other generations have only dreamed about! Using new technologies smartly and wisely is definitely one way to accelerate your SHIFT! DO YOUR INNER WORK In my coaching practice (which is comprised of entrepreneurs and other progressive leaders in various stages of development) … there are several common areas for inner work. Things like softening resistance and fear to technology, opening to success, abundance and prosperity (making it ok for you and your business to stand out and succeed), finding the feeling place of collaboration, team work and great working dynamics (because lone rangers can only get so far). It is also not uncommon for old family or childhood dynamics to have to be addressed in order to remove blocks to acceleration (sibling rivalries, oppressive parenting, imposed gender or age limitations). Doing your inner work on these complimentary areas radically enhances your ability to accelerate! ENLIST GOOD SUPPORT: Spanned by a desire to help my new Certified SHIFT-IT Coaches® build thriving practices … I've created a new 9-month Elite Mastermind program called The Biz and Life Accelerator. This program does exactly what I've written about in this article --- supports you to accelerate your SHIFT via tailored outer and inner work – no matter what your practice or business is about. Today, in a few hours, my previous students (who have been in other programs with me) are participating in an info and application webinar for this new program. Next week this program will be released to the general public, including mentions on the national radio show Ask Theo Live. Sheila and Marcus Gillette and The Teachings of THEO take a prominent place at our first in-person retreat in Redondo Beach, California on Nov. 19 and 20th. If what I have written about in this article is striking a chord with you – be on the lookout for correspondence from me about this exciting new program. I'll send a broadcast about it next week (if there is still room left in the 20 placements) and provide a blurb and link in the next e-Zine. In closing, may your acceleration be a fruitful and pleasant one and may your life take on greater and greater levels of authenticity, prosperity and good service! Blog Comments: Thoughts? Reactions? Have something to add? Click here to leave comments and read those left by others. Audio MP3s of Past Articles: Click Here ©2010 Christina L. Merkley WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? Christina Merkley, "The SHIFT-IT Coach" and creator of the SHIFT-IT System®, is a Visioning and Strategic Planning Expert specializing in Visual Thinking and Law of Attraction techniques. Based in charming Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, she works deeply with individuals, partners and conscious businesses to define and manifest what they truly want. And, trains other helping professionals in her innovative ways of working. For more information visit: www.shift-it-coach.com |
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