New Year, New Opportunities
Happy New Year! Yes, we’re a couple of days into 2011 already; however, given that I’ve been on a techy-holiday — that is, I took a two-week hiatus from techy things over the christmas break — this is the first opportunity I’m having to wish you the best of the new year, officially. I trust that 2011 has gotten off to a good start for you and yours. And if it hasn’t gotten off to quite the start that you’d envisioned, what I know for sure is that the year as a whole need not be a write-off. After all, it’s a new year — there are new opportunities just waiting to be snatched up.
Part of my objective for 2011 is to increase my visibility in the world of leadership, particularly the world of women’s leadership. I know that I have much to offer this demographic, and I intend to do that on a grander scale in the next 12 months. Already, I have more speaking engagements booked in the coming months than I’ve historically had at this time of year. I’ve got programs in development that will be rolled out sooner rather than later. And I’ve got writings that will be made available as well. These are a sampling of the opportunities that I am taking advantage of, opportunities for myself that I am currently aware of. I know that other opportunities will arise as I move along. I also know that I must commit to staying alert for the presence of opportunities as they make themselves known.
What opportunities are currently available to you? Sometimes, the way to find out is to clarify what you’re wanting to create in the first place. Once you know what you’re headed for, the opportunities seem to magically appear. Trust me, I’ve seen it happen repeatedly. So, if you’re wanting 2011 to be different for you in any way, shape or form, get clear on what specific difference you’re aiming for. Then, keep your eyes peeled for opportunities; take advantage of those and be willing to create others. The opportunities are there for the taking. Seize them — and make 2011 your best year yet.
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