WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED

Every single day there is beauty and possibility waiting to be discovered.  When you start your day expectant of finding those things, you will set yourself up for living and being grateful in a more intentional way.

Today, the possibility of new beginnings and bright moments are right in front of you. Reach out to someone you love, write down that new idea or just bask in the moment of gratitude that life really is more special than you may realize.

NEVER PASS UP AN OPPORTUNITY

Sometimes a little time out does a body and mind good.  Take the opportunity to find moments that are peaceful, awe inspiring and quiet.  The best "time out's" in life may be the ones you find in the most unexpected of places.

Who said "time out" was a bad thing anyway.  Allowing yourself some rest may be just the thing that revitalizes and brings renewed energy.

WHEN LIFE GETS COMPLICATED

When I was a kid I loved Lego.  When my kids were kids they also loved lego.  What is it about Lego that you can spend hours upon hours of time playing with it?

Well, it is simple to use, the pieces fit together any way you want, and you can build a myriad of ideas.

I was thinking about how complicated life can get at times versus the contented feeling of playing lego as a child.  What if, in times of overwhelm and stress, we had a plan to return to that feeling of contentment by drawing close to those things that remind us of simpler times.

If you are challenged right now, reflect on what you do well. What comes easy and brings you peace and return to there, even if for a time.  There is something about rebuilding, recuperating, readjusting and rewarding yourself with things that are familiar and bring comfort.

WHERE THERE IS LIGHT

Do you ever have those days, weeks or even months where you feel so clouded and just can't seem to find your way out of the mire of mess you are in?

I always believe there is a solution to be found... or many times stumbled upon... and in my books there is always hope.

If you feel like life is a bit dark right now, just remember to keep looking for the light.   It is somewhere waiting for you to find it.

Don't be afraid.

Just put yourself in another direction and there you may find that sliver of hope to lead you out of the darkness.

PREPARATION FOR THIS MOMENT

There is something to be said for tenacity.

That strong commitment to stick to it and win.  To be persistent and build resiliency as you strive for something that is seemingly out of reach at this moment.

There is something to be said about arriving at the place of success, whether it be the new promotion, the sports win, achieving a personal best at something or even welcoming a new child into this world.

Every major milestone in life has smaller events that have happened along the way to prepare you. Whether they are good moments or not so good moments, there is no one I know that would offer to change their journey once they are through it and take time to reflect on their life so far.

Your journey is designed just for you and continues to refine you into the person you are meant to be.

Stick with it. Don't give up and press on! You are preparing for something amazing.

QUALITIES OF A GREAT LEADER

Extraordinary results are often met with an ordinary regime of focus, resiliency and the ability to stick to it.

The best leaders I know are the ones who have experience and intuition about what drives the human spirit.

Stretching yourself out of your comfort zone and experiencing ways in order to stretch your potential, gives you the added bonus and knowledge of what success feels like when you press yourself.

It then gives you the opportunity to transfer those personal triumphs to helping the team you lead experience success also.

BECOMING THE BEST VERSION OF YOU

I have been blogging a lot about developing your personal leadership potential.    I truly believe in experiencing opportunities that allow you to grow and learn new things about yourself.   So many times, people will comment that they want to have a career like mine, or take an adventure or have a future of maybe something they deem I have done. Really it comes down to taking action and there are so many people who inspire me to be doing better as well.

Being willing to be curious about what you could do rather than what you think you can't do is a great place to start.

Through the journey of leading my life in the best way possible, I have also journeyed through fear, doubt, worry and the list goes on. The difference I have found however, is pressing onward and persisting through it.  In seeking my potential, through doing things that may be out of my comfort zone, I always come out on the other side of those limiting emotions and have become wiser as to who I am and my perception of the world around me.

There is nothing that can replace, allowing yourself to have real time life experiences.

Are you going to live life through a book and reading everyone else's posts or will you grab life and start experiencing it on your own terms?

Food for thought...

TIME TO GET GROWING

In celebration of the first day of spring!

Be challenged in your thinking of what you could be OR should be growing in.

Have you been waiting for something to happen? Or should you dig deep and understand that in order for something to happen, it is up to YOU to get it started.

Planting new seeds may take time but once you do (and if you take the time to give those seeds some attention), new growth will happen.

Enjoy this season of renewal.

THE BEST IDEAS

Is your best potential being hidden?

What would happen to your life if that could be uncovered?

The best ideas I have ever had were born in the midst of some type of chaos. That includes the need or want for change, the desire to pursue something more and not sure what that is, or those survival moments in life where you are just looking for a way to make it through.

What ever place you are in, take comfort in knowing that even though it feels like it is swirling, maybe it is to bring the best idea to the top and to uncover the potential within you!

NEW GROWTH

I absolutely love planting new seeds.  The process of new ideas, and casting the net of possibility is a rush and I never tire of it.  This year is shaping up to be an exciting time and our Atlantic Canadian team is growing.

WE'RE HIRING: Contract positions available

JumpStart 720 Leadership Institute is looking for experienced coaches and trainers for numerous upcoming projects. If you have experience as a trainer or a coach, specifically in the areas of career development, employability skills training, business coaching and organizational development, we want to hear from you. 

Contracts range from 5, 10 and 14 weeks in length and will be delivered in the Greater Moncton Area, Saint John, Fredericton and Nova Scotia. 

Interested parties should email CV or bio to victoria@jumpstart720.com.