I am a woman that is always in a race. At times, I speed through assignments, multitask even with toothbrushing, and listen to books like GOOD TO GREAT driving from meeting to meeting. At the same time, I am results oriented. To get through a project quickly is not the goal. Its to get through it as quickly as possible AND achieve the greatest product ever. Yes, this has a strong competitive component. The process can be exhausting in an exhilerating way. 
When I came to Train the Trainer it was for three reasons. First, to learn to train students the ICA way. Second, was to perfect the teleclasses I offer to my clients and to take teleclasses to the next level for my business. Third, to apply my talent and natural skills with something that I felt could prepare me for some of the face to face talks I will be giving in 2007.
The third area is where I have seen my most change. As I have mentioned before, I am aware that I have a lot of energy. I do not wake up with a smile and talk endlessly in the wee hours of the morning. However, I do wake up happy and open to the day. My moods are realitively centered.
To be prefectly clear, I can feel the energy inside of me rising much like a wild electric surge. I cannot help but smile. Yee Ha….I think. Whoo wee! Let’s go and get em!! Race ya there!
Often my audience is a little more tame. Where I cannot wait to take action and change, change, change, my audience is often wanting to figure out what I am drinking. As a young woman people thought I was certainly on speed. Nope. I was not. It is a natural energy and I have spent at least the last 30 years trying to keep it undercontrol the same way that one attempts to hold a beach ball under water. Takes a lot energy, yes?
So, in the last few weeks my most significant change has not really been about my top three reasons for being here but one important lesson in living. It’s ok to just be myself. This is a work in progress. When I remind myself to just be me, I can feel the weight lifted off my chest.
Still there?
LOL…just kidding.
coachkaren said,
December 13, 2006 at 4:42 pm
Desiree,
YOU ROCK!!!!!
Thanks for being yourself. It is such a magnificent gift to the world.
Jo Ann said,
December 13, 2006 at 4:48 pm
Desiree, And I chose you to be my first partner in Train the Trainer! What a lucky and intuitive break.
You really have a place in the world, Desiree. You bring joy and laughter to everyone. You have a right to be yourself and be reassured that by being yourself, all of the rest of us are blessed.
I am so happy we were in class together. Thank you for being you!
Jo Ann
empoweringspace said,
December 13, 2006 at 5:31 pm
Desiree,
Like you this has been my biggest nugget, keep real, let yourself shine through.
We enrich our experiences in may different ways when we just allow ourselves to be real. You go girl.
Lydia.
a2acoaching said,
December 13, 2006 at 10:46 pm
Desiree
you ARE wonderful just as you are
Linda
coachlouise said,
December 17, 2006 at 9:38 am
Energy is beautiful, it lifts us up, it is cheerful, and it keeps us awake. I love your energy, what a gift. When you speak I feel your joy, it makes me feel good. Thank you for your beautiful energy which was an added attraction to the class. Louise
zuuumurs said,
October 17, 2007 at 8:14 am
pam param – yaram ?