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Inside Out
Business Edition
"You can't change the direction of the wind. . .
but you can adjust your sails!"

--Jimmy Dean

Kim Olver, MS, NCC, LPC

www.Coachingforexcellence.biz
Kim@Coachingforexcellence.biz


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February 19, 2008-- Volume 4, Issue 2

A Message from Kim

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited! We had our very first Inside Out Empowerment Mastermind Group on Tuesday night and the power of the mastermind cannot be ignored. The feedback has been extremely positive and I extend an invitation to all of you to join us next month. It is free and anyone interested in applying the Inside Out Empowerment concepts to their personal or work life is welcome. Just go to www.insideoutempowerment.com to register. You won't be sorry. This is not a teleconference where I will be talking the whole time. This is a collaborative working group where people can get support and be held accountable for living their lives from the Inside Out. Accept the challenge and join us. I look forward to it.

Make today the day you want it to be!
Unleash the power within you.

In This Issue

Feature Article
Inside Out Empowerment
By Kim Olver

Upcoming Events
FREE Teleconferences
Workshops
Chat Room


Quote of the Week

Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs...Theodore Roosevelt

Book Review
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
by Malcolm Gladwell

Tip of the Month

Business Q&A

Products & Services

About Kim Olver

Feature Article

Inside Out Empowerment:
Free Your Mind, Open Your Heart, Transform Your Life

by Kim Olver

I am so excited to be able to talk about my new process called Inside Out Empowerment. This is a process that’s developed after many years of study in the field of self-development, and it has a very solid foundation in Dr. Glasser’s Choice Theory®. This is a process that helps people identify their goals, uncover the unconscious programming that is the source of self-sabotage, and then consciously and intentionally develop and implement solid plans for transforming their lives into the lives they were destined for.

Seven Steps to Empowerment:

  1. Admit Something is Wrong or Missing in Your Life

    In order to do this you must let go of denial. If your life is already great, then you already understand Empowerment from the Inside Out. If not, take an honest look at your life and identify what is missing. Accept that it is time for a change. And clarify what you don’t want in your life.

  2. Accept Personal Responsibility for Creating Whatever Life You Have Now

    Through the Law of Attraction, a universal principle always in operation, you understand you have drawn to you everything you have in your life. Once you accept this fact, your next task is to relinquish blame, bitterness and victimhood. You created it; own it. However, don’t blame yourself because until now you didn’t know, but once you do, you have the responsibility for creating the life you do want.

    Another area under this section is the concept of taking responsibility for problem definition. Whenever you find yourself upset about something someone else is doing, ask yourself who is most upset about the situation—you or the other person. Chances are the other person isn’t upset at all. If you are the one most upset, then you own the problem and are responsible for its solution.

  3. Clarify What You Really Want

    In Step 1, you clarified what you don’t want. Now it’s time to turn that negative into the positive. If things were exactly as you want them to be, what would you have that you don’t have now? What could you get rid of that you don’t want? What could you do that you don’t do now? What could you stop doing that you feel you must do now? How would you be different as a person? What has to change?

  4. Uncover and Examine Your Unconscious Programming

    How many times have you determined a goal only to engage in self-sabotage? This is the product of your subconscious programming. Scientists know that you wire certain neurons together and create neural pathways in your brain. These pathways can create behavior that you do not consciously choose. However, you must understand that all behavior is purposeful, even those behaviors your subconscious creates. Everything you do is designed to get you something you want. This means that whenever you engage in self-sabotage there is at least one other thing you want in addition to what you are consciously aware of. Successfully moving forward requires shining the light on those unconscious desires so you can consciously and intentionally chose how you want to proceed. Affirmations, visualizations, meditation and energy psychology techniques can be very helpful with this step.

  5. Accept What Is

    You cannot change the past and worrying about the future only wastes this precious moment. Forgive yourself for anything from the past. Know you did the best you could at that time. Do not fight whatever presents itself in this moment. Every event in your life has equal positive and negative value. If you are only seeing the negative, search for the lesson and the gift.

  6. Make a Plan to Move in the Direction You Want to Go

    Create your vision of where you are going. Understand and enumerate your reasons for wanting to get there and then create and implement a step-by-step plan to accomplish your dream.

  7. Create and Utilize Support Systems

    Find an accountability partner. Join our free Inside Out Empowerment Mastermind Group and consider group or private coaching to give you the support and accountability piece you might need to stay on your path.

Inside Out Empowerment helps you become a better leader, manager, parent, partner, friend, helper, teacher and most importantly a better YOU!

This system is NOT for you if you are looking for the easy way out. This is for those of you who want to REALLY get to the bottom of your limiting beliefs and the self-sabotage, preventing you from becoming who you were meant to be from the start! Until now, most “treatments” for this problem have been simply masking the symptoms so the pain was lessened but did little to treat the root cause. Start using the steps of Inside Out Empowerment today and you will begin to see real, monumental changes.

     

    Copyright © February 2008 Kim Olver. All rights reserved

    Kim Olver, LPC was certified in Reality Therapy and Choice Theory in 1992 and has been a certified instructor for the William Glasser Institute since 1993. She has literally taught thousands of people these concepts. She has also been an avid student and teacher in the field of self-development and has created her own revolutionary breakthrough process called, Inside Out Empowerment. To learn more go to www.insideoutempowerment.com

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Upcoming Events

Teleconferences
(Times in EST)

All teleconferences are free, one (1) hour in length and all you need is a telephone. When you register we will send you a phone number that you will call five minutes prior to the start of your teleconference. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, but if you prefer to just listen that’s all right too. You do not need a computer or Internet, only a telephone. Don’t delay. There are a limited number of slots available.

The following Teleconferences are FREE

De-escalation Skills
February 26, 2008 -- 8:45 - 9:45 p.m. EST

Have you ever been involved in a situation with an angry person where you felt defeated? Either you escalate to their level of aggression or you allowed yourself to get lambasted and felt battered in the end? Either way, you lost by allowing the angry person to dictate your responses and control your effectiveness. Come learn some easy techniques to work with an angry individual to take their level of volitility down to a manageable level so you can intellectually process the problem with them.

Empowered Leadership
March 4, 2008 --
8:45 - 9:45 p.m. EST

How would you like your leaders to be more effective? How would you like to create a work environment that is empowering to your employees? Register for this call and learn the skills necessary to create an empowered workforce for both management and your employees.

Time Management
April 15, 2008 -- 8:45 - 9:45 p.m. EST

Protecting our time is important. We all have the same amount of time in a day. It’s what we do with it that is critical. Do you find yourself doing things you really don’t want to do or spending time with people who take more than they give? These are examples of not protecting your time.

Your time is your gift to spend, as you will. You can spend it wisely or you can waste it. It’s your choice. However, one thing you can’t do is get it back to do over again. Learn how to manage and prioritize your time in a more efficient manner.

Goal Setting & Attainment
April 29, 2008 -- Offered at two times for your convenience:
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
EST
8:45 - 9:45 p.m. EST

Are you serious about attaining your goals next year? Do you want to do more than make a New Year's Resolution that you forget by the time the Super Bowl is on television? Join me on the free teleconference to learn my time-tested 7-Step process for Goal Attainment. We will do more than set goals--we will discuss a system to implement that will exponentially increase your opportunity for success. Also, my Goal Attainment System is multi-faceted. You won't just be focusing your attention on your career goals unless you want to. My system has you take a look at all areas of your life so you can accomplish an optimal work/life balance for you. There is nothing to lose but an hour of your time and so much to gain. Let's make this your best year yet!

Celebrate Diversity
May 6, 2008-- 8:45 - 9:45 p.m.
EST

Do you maintain a diverse workforce in your place of business? Do you celebrate diversity? Would you like to learn how to create a diverse workplace that embraces diversity? Register for this call and learn how creating a diverse workforce in your place of business can increase your bottom line and create a more pleasant work environment for you, your co-workers and your employees.

Choice Theory & Reality Therapy

May 20, 2008 -- 8:45 - 9:45 p.m. EST

This class will preview the revolutionary work of one of the greatest thinkers of our time, Dr. William Glasser. During the call, you will learn the basic tenants and concepts of Choice Theory, an explanation of human behavior; Reality Therapy, a process of self-reflection that encourages problem solution and self-growth; Lead Management, a democratic style of leadership that is not only effective in managing workers, but is also effective with the management of students in the classroom and for agencies working with non-voluntary clients; and Quality Schools, a new way of teaching and managing the classroom environment that creates trust, quality relationships, and improved test scores. Sign up today.

 

Workshops
Click on the links for more information

Empowered Leadership
Prairie State College, Matteson, IL
March 17, 2008
8:30 - 4:30

Empowered leadership is based on the teachings of W. Edwards Deming and Dr. William Glasser, both of whom had excellent models to capitalize on the talents and abilities of the workforce for the growth and development of the company. In this workshop you will learn concrete steps you can take to achieve the results you want. Finally, real answers to creating an environment that empowers your entire workforce, both management and employees. If you want to keep pace with the changing times, now is the time to take action!

Introduction to Choice Theory
Prairie State College, Matteson, IL
March 19, 2008
8:30 - 4:30

Stop believing that some degree of unhappiness is necessary in this life and that relationships are always difficult and tumultuous. It doesn’t have to be that way! You can be happy and satisfied in your relationships. All it takes is some adjustments in the things you are doing and the thoughts that dominate your life. Learn the concepts of Choice Theory® and see the difference it will make.

Diversity from the Inside Out
Prairie State College, Matteson, IL
March 20, 2008
8:30 - 4:30

Discover how to create a diverse workplace that embraces diversity. Register for workshop now and discover how creating a diverse workforce in your place of business can increase profits, reduce turnover, and create a more pleasant and productive work environment for you, your co-workers and your employees.

Reality Therapy & Choice Theory
April 7 - 11, 2008 - The Villages, FL
April 21 - 25, 2008 - Milton, PA
April 28 - May 2, 2008 - Chicago, IL

The Basic Intensive Week in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy is a 4 day or 4½-day workshop where you will be exposed to some highly innovative ideas of Dr. William Glasser. You will learn the new psychology of personal freedom called Choice Theory. There is application in this workshop for teachers, school administrators, counselors, therapists, social workers, business managers, clergy, nurses, parents, and anyone interested in improving the quality of their life. You will learn how to empower yourself by distinguishing between those things you can control and those you can’t and focus your energy on those you can. There is practical advice about how to improve the important relationships in your life and how to become the person you want to be. This workshop helps you become more effective in counseling and teaching others, particularly those who may not even know they need your help—non-voluntary clients and less than enthusiastic students. The group size is kept small enough that you will receive individual attention and have plenty of time to have your questions answered.

Chat Room

Kim will be available in her chat room for questions
and dialog on the following dates and times:

All Chats are from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. EST

March 4, 2008
March 11, 2008

March 18, 2008

Quote of the Week

Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.

~Theodore Roosevelt~

This is the exact opposite of what Inside Out Empowerment represents. When you use its principles to guide your life, you will become more of a "risk taker" because you understand the greater risk is in not risking. You will free your mind, open your heart and transform your life.

Book Review

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
by Malcolm Gladwell

This is a powerful book about decisions we make in an instant. There are those who are great making certain decision in the moment and there are others who fail miserably at it. Malcolm Gladwell researches instances of those who have perfected the art of "thin slicing" and takes the mystery out of it. You don't have to deliberate for days or weeks to make a good decision. Check out the book and learn how well you do when you blink.

Click here to purchase this book

Tip of the Month

The thing I have been studying so much of lately is our subconscious and how it affects us on a day-to-day basis. It is not necessarily a comforting thought to know there are things in our heads that were probably "put" there when we were very young and are still operational today, dictating our success and failure in the things we are trying to do consciously.

Having something important to contribute and leaving a legacy are things everyone dreams of. If you are experiencing struggle in manifesting your dreams, there is likely interference from your subconscious. Do not ignore the problem. Recognize it for what it is. It doesn't mean there is something wrong with you or that you need to go into therapy. However, it is important you find a way to unearth and discover what your subconscious is programming into your brain and the tapes it is running constantly in the background of your life.

Get a coach, join a mastermind group, find an accountability partner, engage in some energy psychology techniques, do Qigong or yoga, meditate. . .anything that will help you uncover and purge those faulty messages that stands in the way of your success.

Business Q&A

Question: I don't know what my problem is. I've been writing a book for years now and just when I am almost finished, I'm having difficulty completing the last two chapters.

Answer: This sounds like something is subconsciously sabotaging you from doing what you consciously strive to do. It will be helpful to understand what is holding you back so you can make a conscious and intentional decision about how you want to proceed. If it's a fear of failure, you can look at the worst-case scenario and decide if you can handle that. If it's the fear of success, then you need to rid yourself of the programming telling you that you're no good and don't deserve success. If you are afraid of change, then perhaps you want to practice Kaizen, the Japanese art of taking small steps to sneak past your fear response. You have already taken the first step toward eliminating the problem--you are attending to the fact that something out of your conscious awareness is holding you back. Now, all you have to do is focus your energy to bring that "something" into the light so you can consciously deal with it and decide your intentional course of action.

 

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