Preparation

Hello Readers,

People often ask me how do I prepare for my training classes or workshops. Below are 7 tips I stand by:

1. I very seldom rush in the mornings.

2. My clothes are ironed and prepared 2-3 days in advance for the work week.

3. I read my materials and practice daily up until time for the training.

4. I arrive to the training early enough to acclimate myself with the environment.

5. I have printouts and materials done 1-2 weeks in advance.

6. I conduct research on the audience I am teaching.

7. I pay attention to what I am saying to the learners. It is all about the learner not me.

There are many other prep tips I follow, these are the main ones. I heard a very thought provoking phrase earlier this month and it is for us to be "prepared for the prepared." Therefore these tips help me to do such. I hope they help you prepare for what is already ahead for you. Be prepared for the prepared. Preparation leads to success.

Your thoughts are welcome

MJW

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Are you hungry?

Hungry

I recently watched an interview of Tony Robbins. One of the questions that was asked was what separates those who are successful and those who are not. He stated "hungry". Since I love to do word searches, I sought to define the word hungry and here is what I discovered: strongly or eagerly desirous.  Informal, aggressively ambitious or competitive, as from a need to overcome poverty or past defeat. Motivational speaker and entrepreneur Les Brown also speaks on the topic being hungry. Les states that "one has to be hungry to get what they want." I love his story about his hunger. Feel free to YouTube Les Brown’s videos. John Maxwell states “Often people wonder because they do not have the drive or ambition, they are not hungry for something to change in their lives.” You have to have a deep desire to possibly be the best you can be. Get hungry. Live life intentionally. Here is what I am hungry for: teaching, training, and educating people to be the best they can be by using simplistic methods. I know I can be the best at teaching, training, and coaching. I am also hungry to be the best Marla I can be. This means continual improvement and growth.

*Notice I said I can/could be the best at. No ego was involved. That is another blog post based on the book Good To Great by Jim Collins.

What are you hungry for? Look at the definition and ask yourself what are you eagerly desirous for?

Your thoughts are welcome...

MJW

www.truthspeakscoaching.com

Grow into it

Hello Readers,

In following my “One Word” for the year “Focus,” one area I am going to focus on is developing my craft. I have a niche, desire, passion, or some may say talent for training, coaching, and teaching. All of the mentioned areas have their differences in nature but they all involve one key important area and that is speaking. One area I am going to focus on is improving my speaking skills. I recently heard a quote that has stuck with me “Don’t settle for I am good at it; grow into it”. Wow! What a powerful concept. When I think about growing into something I think about when I was a little girl my mother would buy clothes that were slightly too big for me on purpose, she would always say I would grow into it. The article of clothing would be slightly big for a few months then eventually I would be able to fit it just right. What is your “it”, passion, or desire? What can you potentially be the best at? Grow into “it” until it fits you perfectly. Stay fit and in shape with what you desire and “it” will always fit who you are. 

One of my "Focus" Statements: I will focus on growing into my speaking skills in 2016

What will you grow into this year?

 

Your thoughts are welcome…

www.truthspeakscoaching.com

MJW

One Word

Hello Readers,

Here we are, 2016 is here and in full effect. The main thing I am going to do this year is focus on One Word. I received this concept after reading the book by Job Gordon entitled One Word. Instead of making New Year’s Resolutions, the book teaches you to focus on the whole life approach of applying one word to ALL areas of your life. My word is “FOCUS”. I am going to focus on my life, relationship building, business and career. Don’t replace this with setting goals. Setting goals are still an essential part of personal development. Having one word to focus on will allow you to apply it to all your goals. For example, if I want to lose weight instead of saying I will lose ten pounds by 1/31, I will focus on eating better, working out, and creating a schedule to exercise, I will build goals based on those focuses. Kudos to Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page on such a great concept. Check out the One Word revolution here: http://getoneword.com/

Create your one word today and share your thoughts.

MJW

www.truthspeakscoaching.com

40 years in 5 tips of wisdom

Hello Readers,

My husband and I wanted to share with you some things we experienced this year. The sharing is twofold. I am sharing five exciting things that happened in 2015 and my husband will share a few tips he has learned in 40 years since he just celebrated his 40^th birthday. We hope you enjoy:

A glimpse of what Marla did this year:

1. I saw Sam Smith live

2. I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Adult Education

3. I toured the Biltmore Estates

4. I read 20 books (had a goal of 50) but reading articles and magazines got in the way :) 

5. I realized the strength God gave me

Carlos’s five tips of wisdom:

1. The harvest is always greater than the seed, so sow bountifully.

2. Anger is never a primary emotion. It is always a secondary emotion

3. We will eventually become the average of the five people with whom you are mostly associated with.

4. If nobody will pay you to do what you love, you have a hobby, not a business or career.

5. Take interests in your spouse’s interests.

Finish 2015 Strong

www.truthspeakscoaching.com

MJW

Leadership in the morning

Hello Readers,

“I am not a morning person”. Have you heard this phrase before? I am sure you have. Have you stopped to asked yourself what does this phrase mean and what does it have to do with leadership? Let’s break this down. If a person is not a “morning person” and they do not mind expressing that feeling, that person leaves an impression of “do not mess with me in the morning”. In some people’s eyes this may be okay but, what about for a leader of a team? If a leader walks in the office and the first thing their team notices is that they are not a morning person, this can send a bad message to the team. A leader has to be an “all day” person whether they want to or not (emotional intelligence). Sure someone may need their coffee in the morning to get them energized but, the coffee should not be the motivating factor. As a leader you have to LEAD and a person cannot lead properly if they are not in the “mood” to do so. If you are a manager or desire to be a leader in your organization, you may want to rethink not being a “morning person”. It could send a message to the world you are grumpy and do not want to be bothered and no one wants a grumpy morning person as a leader or manager.  

Thanks for reading and let us know your thoughts...

MJW

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