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April 21, 2020 By Joyce Weiss

Video #12: David’s Inspirational Story from Take the Ride of Your Life

Do you want to hear how I found inspirational stories from people who overcame obstacles and became successful?
I will be sharing a few of the stories from my book, Take the Ride of Your Life in the next few videos.

Welcome to video #12 in the series Secrets from a Trainer How You Can Engage Your Audience.

 Here’s David’s Inspirational Story

David, an accountant, related this story: “As a boy, I knew my father was proud of me. Unfortunately, he didn’t know how to show
There wasn’t a whole lot of positive attitude in my house,” David remembered. The dictum, “You must behave,” was drilled into him and his siblings time and time again.

“In school, I was the class clown. I couldn’t talk at home,” he said, “so, I had to express myself elsewhere.” David was around ten or eleven years old when he learned how to ride a bike. “Some friends taught me. I used a neighborhood boy’s bike: I didn’t have one of my own. I fell and got up again right away.

I felt good whenever I was on a bike as if anything was possible.” David’s wife has helped him focus on keeping a positive attitude.
Before they were married, she told him: “I won’t marry you if you become like your father.” Today, David is grateful. “I don’t want to
raise my kids the way my father raised me.”

Today’s Lesson From David’s Inspirational Story

  • What lessons did you learn from your childhood?
  • How can you create your own inspirational story?
  • How does David’s story speak to you?

Stay Connected with Me

Add a comment to my blog if you relate to David’s inspirational story.  What lessons can you use from your childhood?

You will receive a response from me because I enjoy connecting with my readers! 🙂  You are always welcome to send me a private email
with concerns that you are experiencing at work.

Here’s a Special Offer for my Readers Joyce Weiss | Career Coach | Corporate Communication Strategist

Buy a copy of Take the Ride of Your Life and I’ll send you the 2nd book with my compliments to give to a friend or colleague for free.  You will receive 2 autographed copies.  I will write, “A gift to you from ____” on the free copy.  Sound good?

You will receive two of your own copies of Take the Ride of Your Life for the price of one book.  It will only cost you $22.00 (retails for $47 which included 2 books, tax, postage, and handling.)

Please send me an email and I can call you with your payment information plus you can tell me who to autograph your book and your friend’s book on the call.  If you would rather call me on my cell, please do 248.310.6998

You will also receive my best selling booklet, 19 Secrets for Successfully Navigating Life’s Potholes, Ruts, and Obstacles.

Click HERE to see chapter titles and more details about Take the Ride of Your Life.

Here are the Links to the Videos in Secrets to Engage Your Audience

Video 1
arrive early

Video 2
sit with your audience

Video 3
how to use humor

Video 4
using props

Video 5
danger:  don’t be boring

Video 6
movement exercises

Video 7
evaluations

video 8
why I talk about conflict

Video 9
why I became a career coach

Video 10
handling push back from the audience

Video 11
how to find your story

Until next time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Career Coach and Communication Strategist

Have a great week.

Remember, YOU Get What YOU Tolerate!

P.S. Career Advancement is like riding a bike. Shift Gears from coasting to owning the road!

 

Filed Under: inspirational story, Take the Ride of Your Life
Tagged With: personal development, Take the Ride of Your Life

March 25, 2020 By Joyce Weiss

I want to know how are you doing during these challenging times

Hi everyone.

I decided to write a brief message to check in with my loyal readers and to see how you are all doing.  This is a real test for all of us on how we cope with these changes.  Those of you who know me, know that I don’t hold back.  It’s been a challenge for me to listen to some people complain about canceling trips, hair appointments, and of course, meetings.  We all have to deal with this. All of us are inconvenienced and have to deal with things that are beyond our control!

I realize that we have different coping methods.  This is not a judgment on my side.  I am observing how others deal with stress and I must admit that it’s refreshing to see that most of us are doing a damn good job.  I do what I can to control myself when I hear others complain about how inconvenienced they are for the smallest things.

Hey, I coach others on how to understand their triggers and to control how they react.  We are all being tested right now, and are scared, frustrated, worried, etc.  We are not alone in this area.  I feel my role in life is helping others resolve their conflict.  We can’t resolve these things right now because of all the uncertainty.  BUT we can still do our best to appreciate our families, friends, coworkers, healthcare professionals and of course first responders.

Please share with me some of the complaints that drive you crazy from people who are acting selfish and NOT looking at the big picture – the health of our nation and the world.  This is the real deal.

This is what I’m doing to stay sane

  • I live in MI and walk as much as I can outside as long as it’s warmer than 32 degrees.
  • Organizing my office which has been a huge stress release for me.
  • I spend time on zoom meetings with coaching and speaking friends discussing ideas on how to help our clients during these times.
  • The one rule during these meetings is not to discuss the Corona Virus.  We all agree that these online meetings help energize us.
  • Last week my family including our kids and grandkids met online during a zoom meeting.  We laughed and just talked like we always do when we get together.
  • Preparing new recipes – some were great :).  This has been a very positive experience since my husband and I have more time to be creative in the kitchen.

I have 2 questions for you.  I encourage you to answer in the comment section or send me a private email.

  1. What are you doing to stay sane?

  2. What stories can you share about people who just don’t get how important it is for us to listen to the scientists and doctors?  I’m sure that you know others who complain about these inconveniences that we are all experiencing.

In a perfect world, I would love to speak to all of you on the phone to hear your answers.  Obviously I care about all of you and if you want to set up a time just to say, “hi” let’s schedule a phone call or send me an email HERE.  Hey, we are all home for a few weeks anyway.

The quote below describes how I’m feeling right now.  Hope it helps you.  Remember, Cicero said, “Where there is life, there is hope. ”

motivational quote

I watch the news like most of you do to stay informed.  The challenge is that the news is full of very frightening statistics.  We must – I repeat, we must find time to take care of ourselves and loved ones right now more than ever.  We know that this too will pass.  Until it does, let’s stay connected.  I want to hear back from you.  Please let me know how you are doing.

I hope that you are all safe, strong, and do what you can to stay as healthy as possible both mentally and physically.  Again, please reach out to me, let’s talk just to connect in real-time.

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Career Coach and Communication Strategist

 

 

Filed Under: inspirational story, staying sane
Tagged With: Coaching as a Leader, Facts about Stress

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