GEAR UP FOR SUCCESS! "Tips, Techniques, and Tasks" - a weekly newsletter designed to support you in getting IN GEAR to create the life you want today.

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Issue #37 - June 18, 2000 <<NETWORKING>>

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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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 Table of Contents:
  1. Reader Feedback
  2. Topic: Nine Necessary NETWORKING NOTIONS
  3. A Poem on NETWORKING
  4. Recommended TASKS
  5. TELECLASSES and Local WORKSHOPS
  6. SUBSCRIPTION information

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 READER FEEDBACK:
<Dear Laurie: Thank you for reminding me of the value of taking
the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.<see issue #36> As an Introvert
in an Extrovert world, I often felt unaccepted and that something
was wrong with me...Now I can appreciate who I am and know that
Extraverts <who have taken the MBTI> will see my <gifts differing>
and not try to change me.  This is definitely a big boost to
my self esteem!> MB

<I really appreciate Reader responses; please send in any of
your comments today! Thanks>

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TOPIC: NETWORKING

 As I travel this summer throughout California, away from my
regular network of professional and personal connections, I am
more aware of the importance of networking and making new connections;
this is a great opportunity for me to reach out and expand my
network.  Here are some of my techniques and thoughts:

NINE NECESSARY NETWORKING NOTIONS:

1.  Talk to everyone!  on airplanes, in elevators, standing in
line, in restrooms, in stores, in restaurants..

2.  Be open, friendly, approachable...say HI...smile a lot.

3.  Ask for business cards...and give out yours.  Keep track
of these cards; write any information about them you want to
remember on the back. 

4. Keep a data base of all your contacts...stay connected with
them, i.e. send them your newsletter, or holiday greetings, or
periodic information of interest to them.  

5. FOLLOW UP and DO NOT DELAY: Be sure to do whatever you promised
someone as soon as possible, i.e. send any information requested,
make a follow-up phone call, return all phone calls or emails
immediately.

6.  Write THANK YOU NOTES!

7.  Keep in touch with you regular network or friends and colleagues:
call them periodically, send cards, postcards, email. 

8. Carry an interesting object <such as a book or a tennis racket>
or wear a  T-shirt or pin with a saying on it <I like to wear
my I COACH-YOU WIN pin> - this gives someone an easier way to
start up a conversation with you. 

9.  Don't be afraid to ask for help..or directions! 

**I welcome any of your favorite networking notions...to help
me and other readers take advantage of our opportunity to network
as we travel this summer**

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A Poem.. on NETWORKING:

<There are two kinds of people you can meet any day.
Two types of people, no more I say.
There are those you know and those you do not;
Your success will depend on how many know what
you do well and how you can serve them.
If you want success use this stratagem:
Ask those you know to tell those they know
about you, and your network will grow;
By helping your network get what they want and need, 
You'll get everything you need as you succeed>.
by Sid Madwed - www.madwed.com

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TASKS: 

 1. Follow the Nine Notions today! <They work at home too!>

 2. Go to my Website www.ingearcoaching.com for back
 issues of my newsletter.

 3. Call me for a complimentary half-hour COACHING session to
support you in your networking needs!
 Voice:617-494-1422;  email:laurie@ingearcoaching.com

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 TELECLASSES:
 4 one-hour private sessions - to be scheduled at
 your convenience - Fee: $300 or for group teleclases: $99.

<LEARN the 8 A'S - A SYSTEM for BUILDING YOUR SELF ESTEEM>

<LEARN the 3-STEP MODEL for TAKING RESPONSIBLE RISKS
in order to GET UNSTUCK/MAKE BREAKTHROUGHS to CREATE the LIFE
YOU WANT>

<RESOLVING CONFLICTS> Learn and practice effective skills for
managing and resolving conflicts in all your relationships..at
work or at home.

<ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING> Get your needs met while respecting
the rights of others.

For a more detailed description of my teleclasses go
to www.ingearcoaching.com

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 <UPCOMING LOCAL WORKSHOPS>:

 BE A PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COACH
 *Boston Center for Adult Education
   Monday, July 24, 2000; 6:30-9:30p.m.
   Monday, September 18 - also, Monday, November 13.
 *Middlesex Community College
   Saturday, September 23rd from 9-4 pm
 *North Shore Community College
 Wednesday, September 27th from 9-3 pm

 RISK-TAKING: THE PATH to PERSONAL GROWTH
 *North Shore Community College
 Wednesday, October 4th from 9-3 pm
 *BCAE - Monday, October 16  from 6:30-9:30 pm.

 BUILDING YOUR SELF ESTEEM with the 8 A+ SYSTEM
 North Shore Community College
 Wednesday, October 11th from 9-3 pm

 ATTRACTING WHAT YOU WANT IN LIFE
 *Middlesex Community College - Saturday, October 14th 
   from 9 to 4 pm

 TEAM-BUILDING & NETWORKING: Games and Inititatives
          for Learning
 ICF Conference, Balance Program, Vancouver, BC
 October 27, 2000
 also at RANCHO LA PUERTA SPA, Tecate, Mexico
 December 16-22, 2000

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Professional  Certified Coach

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