Issue #74 - March, 23  2001 <<The 3 Step Model for  
 takingResponsible Risks>>

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brought to you by Laurie Riddell Geary, M.Ed., PCC.
Coaching you to get your life IN GEAR by making shifts, getting
unstuck, finding balance, accelerating your growth, and mapping
the best route to your chosen destination: a life filled with
passion and purpose.

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In this issue:
 1. Welcome!
         2. Weekly Article:  <<The 3 Step Model for taking Responsible Risking>>
 3. Recommended Tasks
        4. Recommended Books
        5. Upcoming  local Workshops
        6. Subscription information
 

1. WELCOME!

Welcome to <Gear Up for Success!> and a warm welcome to all my new subscribers!  I really appreciate your forwarding my newsletter to all your friends and colleagues.  Your recommendations help me grow and develop as a coach. Anyone can subscribe by going to my website @ www.ingearcoaching.com.
Thank you so much for your support!
 
 

2.  Weekly Article:

  <The 3 STEP MODEL for TAKING RESPONSIBLE RISKS >

STEP I: PREPARATION: *Use the 3 R's of Risking*

*READINESS*

*Key Questions to ask yourself (and answer):
What are the possible/expected consequences of taking this risk?
What will be the Costs (emotional -physical-financial-relational)?
What will be the potential Gains??
What's the worst possible consequence? Could I handle that?
What is the best possible consequence? Could I handle that?

*Who are my support systems? Whom should I avoid (non-supportive people)?
How will this risk affect the people in my life?
What are my responsibilities? Do others have any responsibilities?

*Who are my role models? Mentors? What can I learn from them?

*Can I adopt a child's P.O.V (Point of View) to risking?

*What Skills do I need to learn?

*What Information/Education do I need?

*What's my Plan? What are my Action Steps?

*Timing: Is this the right time to take this risk? Will I regret it if I don't take this
risk now? How will I feel later not having taken this risk?

*Do I have the Reserves (of time, money,health, energy, etc.) I need to take this risk?

*What are my Blocks to risking? How can I reduce/eliminate these blocks?

*How can I Motivate myself to take this risk?

*What's my "gut" feeling/intuition about taking this risk?

*Do I have the Characteristics of a "smart" risk-taker?

*Can I create an Environment that will motivate/encourage/inspire/support me in risking?

*How can I build my Personal Foundation to support me in risking? How can I build my Self Esteem?
Can I practice Extreme Self Care to prepare myself?

*What can I learn from my Risk History? i.e. the risks have I taken over my lifetime.

*Can I build in a Safety Net for risking? do I want to build one or do I just want to commit to risk?
 

*REHEARSAL*

*In what ways can I practice my risk ahead of time?

*Can I take mini-steps to test out the risk...eg. send out "trial balloons" ?

*Can I Write out my "risk plan"

*Can I Discuss my risk plan with supportive friends/colleagues

*Can I Visualize successfully achieving the risk
 

*RELAXATION*

*Learn & Practice relaxation techniques: diaphragmatic breathing, meditation, etc.

*Practice breathing before and during risking!
 

STEP II. COMMITMENT

A. ACTION..Take that risk - Go for it! - Commit!

Until one is committed, there is hesitancy,
the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.
Concerning all acts of initiative and creation there is one elementary truth,
the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans:
that the moment one definitely commits oneself, the Providence moves too.
All sorts of things occur to help one that would not otherwise have occurred.
A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents
and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed could have come his way.
Whatever you can do, or dream you can do,
Begin it!
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
Begin it Now! Goethe

B. Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway!
 

III. COMPLETION (the most important step??)

A. Evaluate the "success" of your risk... what did you achieve?
what did you learn? what would you do differently next time?

B. What is the Next Step? or what Risk is next? (often one risk leads
to another one...) The risking process is like a cycle that is
constantly moving...ever-changing..
 

**copyright: all rights reserved: Laurie R. Geary, March, 2001
 
 

3. RECOMMENDED TASKS:

1.  Prepare to Risk today!  Go for it!

2.  Order my new workbook on risking:<<RISK TO GROW: Create the Life You Want through Responsible Risk- Taking>> a compilation of articles, top tens, exercises, models, quotes/poems, assessments, resources to support your, or your client's, risking process.

3.  Read one of the books mentioned below

4. Call or email me for a complimentary half-hour COACHING session to help you start taking more risks for personal growth! Voice:617-494-1422;  email: laurie@ingearcoaching.com

5. Go to my Website www.ingearcoaching.com for back issues of my newsletter to read
 more articles on taking risks, building self esteem, finding your passion...and much more
 

4. RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

*RISKING, by David Viscott
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0671664093/gearupforsuccela

*FEEL the FEAR and DO IT ANYWAY, by Susan Jeffers,
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0449902027/gearupforsuccela

*WOMEN & RISK, by Nicky Marone
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312071159/gearupforsuccela

**Check out my new booklet on experiential activities for trainers: 75 of my favorite activities
learned from years of working as an instructor for Outward Bound Professional Development Programs.
GAMES & INITIATIVES for NETWORKING, ENERGIZING, & TEAM-BUILDING...

 *Also... Hot off the Press! My new workbook:
RISK TO GROW! CREATE the LIFE YOU WANT through RESPONSIBLE RISK-TAKING...
a collection of articles, top tens, models, poems & quotes, and exercises on Risk-Taking....

Both now available...hard copy ($20) or pdf. file ($15)
Send check to Laurie Geary, 4 Canal Park, PH9, Cambridge, MA 02141; email request to: laurie@ingearcoaching.com or order at my website: www.ingearcoaching.com
 

5. UPCOMING LOCAL WORKSHOPS:

RISK-TAKING: THE PATH to PERSONAL GROWTH
*Boston Center for Adult Education - 6:30-9:30 pm.
Tuesday, April 10, 2001 and Thursday, June 7th,2001
also
*Acton-Boxborough Junior Women's Club
7:30-9pm, Monday, April 9th

BUILD YOUR SELF ESTEEM WITH THE 8-A SYSTEM
*North Shore Community College (NSCC)
 Wednesday, April 4, 2001, 9-3pm

ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING: Get Your Needs Met!
Homebased BusinessWomen's Network
Thursday, April 12 @ 7:30 pm
Village Green, Danvers, MA

BE A PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COACH
*Boston Center for Adult Education
 Tuesday, April 3, 2001, 6:30-9:30 pm
 also Tuesday, June 5, 2001
 

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