Broadway Company of CHICAGO - It Gets Better

This is an inspirational video for those people who are struggling to love themselves just as they are.

What's Stopping You From Reinventing Your Career

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of interviewing Randi Bussin, Career Coach and Personal Branding Specialist, for our TV show, "Wake Up with Wendy." I met Randi Bussin in college and we reconnected several years ago at an ICF (International Coach Federation) event.

Yesterday's show, which will be posted on our Magic Parties website and on blip.tv starting November 1, was about "career reinvention". Randi is a specialist in helping people reinvent themselves, which means change careers, look for the next job, figure out what they want to be next in life etc. She is my "go-to" resource for all things job search and career re-branding related.

During the TV show, Randi shared her tips and keys to success for reinventing yourself in your career and has posted them on her blog.
Take a look.

Bold and Courageous

My friends would say I am a bold and courageous woman. On a good day, I would say they are right. If I look at my life objectively, which is of course, nearly impossible, I notice a pattern of doing things on the bold side. If you ask me why this is so, I couldn’t say really. There is no question in my mind however; I am a woman who goes after what she wants in life.

My favorite 5th grade teacher, Miss Hayden gave us a homework assignment to write a short essay about what we wanted to be when we grew up. I remember having a hard time with the assignment, unsure at age 11 what I wanted my future to look like. Actually, things haven’t changed that much since 5th grade. There are days I’m still unsure of what I want to do with my life. Having been the “take school seriously” type and struggling to sort out my future, I went to my dad to get some advice and help. My dad has always been a great resource to help me see something from a different angle and think more deeply about key issues and topics.

Forty years later, I still remember that moment clear as a bell, …..where we were, what time of day it was, who was in the room… Every detail about that moment is etched forever in my memory. My dad said, “You can be anything you want when you grow up, honey. You can grow up and be a garbage collector, a teacher, even the President of the United States.” “Wow”, I thought, “Dad’s are so smart and know everything, so I guess what he said must be true. I can do and be anything I want in life, isn’t that great!” And so began my journey towards figuring out what I want and how to go about getting it.

I like this part of me. It’s one of my gifts and talents, this assuredness that if I want it badly enough, I can figure it out. I feel strong, powerful, and, on a good day, in charge of my own destiny. Thanks dad!

Over the past few years, my friends began asking me to help them become more courageous in areas of their lives where they felt blocked and stuck. I love helping people get what they want. I love seeing their results. And most of all, I love how they seem newly transformed into powerful, self-confident individuals, as they find out things that make them happy and delighted with a part of their life that previously felt miserable and frustrating.

I've decided to put down on paper the secrets to my bold moves. Maybe those reading this blog will benefit somehow in their own lives. Stay tuned.

Did you know?

Wow, this youtube clip on the changes in technology is astounding. It makes me wonder where to use which piece to market my businesses and grow personally. What do you all think about this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILQrUrEWe8

Cindy's Blog #3

The fear is gripping me again. I am excited to have one person registered for my September Group Coaching program. And, I’ve sent out an email message to the wonderful people on my mailing list. I’ve posted the event on my facebook page and invited all my friends. I need to plan a preview call but WHAT IF NO ONE COMES???? I’m picturing a full group, I’m excited about what I know to be the value of what I do but I can’t seem to get past my fear... my fear that I can’t express the value in a way that is compelling and will cause people to register. I know that my fear and doubt is creating exactly the negative energy that will get in my way! I know I need to create positive energy and vision. But, I also have to DO some things. . What’s wrong with me? Am I lazy? Am I not committed? I’m afraid it won’t all work out and it has me frozen in my tracks again! I need an partner or buddy... someone to walk beside me in this. But for now... I need to walk away and get some space from it.

Toxins in our Cosmetics

What are all those chemicals in your shampoo? Your lipstick? Your aftershave? Some of them are linked to cancer, birth defects, infertility and other health problems. But right now, you can help clean up our cosmetics!

This short video got my attention. So much so that I wrote a letter to my congressman and senators! I'd be interested in your thoughts and reactions.

Summer Retreat

Our 4th annual summer retreat was special. The topic was 9 Steps to Creating Your Next Bold Move and was based on 20 years of making my own personal and professional bold moves and identifying the components that made the successful ones work. Participants spent the day identifying what they really care about and following my unique process of blending masculine and feminine, linear and creative, task and spirit-ful energies put a plan into the beginning stage of action for themselves. It was really inspiring to hear each woman as she shared her story of what she was committing to next.

The day was stunning. We ate. We swam. We drummed and sang by the bonfire led by Mary Elizabeth Wheeler. We worked in groups to create our future (sometimes our groups met in the water as it was such a hot day). And we basked in the support and community of women who are changing the world with their own unique touch.

See the photo gallery of our day.