​We all need coaching. How else do we see our blind spots? Who will help us see the big picture around us and pull us forward into the unknown? Who will shepherd us with compassion and care into places we’ve never been before? Friends, spouses, and family members serve other purposes. If we really want to stretch ourselves, we need a coach.
 
I have been absent on social media for a while. I’ve been doing deep reflection on myself and my business. I want to go to the “next level” and have been exploring what that means for me and what it will take.
 
Over the years I’ve invested in many training programs and coaches. However, I never really invested in my mindset because I assumed that being committed to my dream was all that mattered. I also invested in a lot of techniques and strategies but ultimately have not yet built the wildly successful business of my dreams.
 
Enter David Bayer.

Last fall I saw David Bayer’s interview on Impact Theory, “Shift into a Powerful Mindset at Any Time, in Any Situation.” I had never heard anyone talk quite like David before. I was impressed. I attended his two-day business and mind-set intensive training in Miami, FL in November. It was, the most transformative learning experience I’ve ever had in a very long time.

To say that he has positively affected me more than any other trainer in decades would be an understatement. With other successful thought leaders that I've followed in the past I always felt like they were holding something back so they could enroll me in their next big launch.
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David, on the other hand, holds nothing back. His two-day business and mind-set intensive training allowed me to become much more self-aware, a gift that has impacted my personal life, my marriage, and my ability to carry out my business plans. His business training and coaching is the missing puzzle piece that I wish I had had 5 years ago. I’m learning exactly what to do, I have support, and I’m motivated and focused every day.

I’d love to share this experience with you. Do you need a change in your life? Are you looking for what is next for you? Are you growing a business?
 
David is holding his annual Powerful Living Experience in March in Orlando, FL. I am going, and I want to bring as many people as I can to experience David’s life-changing teachings. I have the privilege of giving away as many complimentary tickets as I want until they're all gone. If you are starting or running your own business and have hit a brick wall, or you want to grow in your self-awareness and ability to be present in the moment, then please reach out to me and I'll set you up. You can comment below or email using the button below. 
 
This event will provide you with awareness, clarity, and motivation. I promise. This will be event you look back on as the one that got you unstuck. I look forward to hearing from you.

​One of my dearest and most admired friends passed away unexpectedly on Monday. I’m shocked and so very sad. We met as colleagues, and later he became a dear friend and mentor. One of the benefits of work and career is meeting great people, people you can develop relationships with. Ron and I developed a friendship when our offices were next door to each other. We went to lunch often and discussed our work, families, politics, religion, health and more. We talked about so many things you’re not supposed to talk about at work. Many times we agreed. Other times we respectfully disagreed. We built trust and respect over time.
 
I admired Ron’s intellect, razor-sharp wit, and artistic sensibility. Ron studied literature at Harvard and playwriting at Yale. He was creative, insightful, and talented, while being soft spoken and compassionate. He was a talented painter and wrote and published five novels. He liked to hike and travel. He was active in his community. He loved his wife and two sons infinitely.

​Ron mentored me while we were both still in the corporate world. As synchronicity would have it, we were laid off on the same day as part of a massive layoff. We talked that afternoon about how our layoffs had played out for both of us. As we both started our consulting practices, his in communications and marketing and mine in consulting and coaching, we shared war stories and lessons learned. He was patient and supportive, always a great listener and wise advisor.
 
When I was ready to publish my book, Feminine Emergence, I asked Ron to skim a couple of chapters and give me a pre-release review. Ron jumped on it right away. He read my whole book and gave me a wonderful review. He told me at lunch that I was a good writer, which brought tears of pride to my eyes. This complement from Ron meant the world to me. He told me that he could not put my book down, that it was a compelling read and an important book. 

​Careers can be tough, long and arduous, unforgiving, even unrewarding. Don’t miss out on the chance to make friends at work. It is one of the most wonderful blessings of work that is available to us. To build a friendship like mine and Ron’s requires vulnerability, honesty, and sometimes forgiveness. It’s worth it. Ron was a gem of a man. I learned so much from him. Our friendship made my life richer. Ron was not a "work friend." He was my friend. I encourage you to be open to similar opportunities.
 
Early in my career I worked with another man, a wonderful man named Don. Don was charming, funny and kind. He mentored me while I was in my 20’s. Don died too early of pancreatic cancer. His funeral was the first funeral I ever attended. It was sad as hell. It was a packed house, and everyone was crying. Don had eight pallbearers. I knew all of them because I worked with them. Don’s coworkers were his dear friends, and they carried him, physically, on his final journey. It was lovely to see the camaraderie and love of the men carrying Don. I’ll never forget it.

Making friends and building relationships at work enhances work and life experience tremendously. Caring about your work and the people you work with increases engagement and productivity. It adds quality to life. It expands one’s sense of community and purpose.

Don’t have friends at work? Go make some. Have a few superficial friends at work? Deepen the relationships. Invite someone to lunch. Get to know them. Let them know you. Build relationships. You’ll be grateful you did. 

​***RIP, Ron. ***

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