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A Message from Phyllis
Upcoming Appearances
New Coaching Group for Lawyers Only
Feature Article: TRUST YOUR INTUITION
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Message from Phyllis
Dear Readers,
I just returned from a Conversation among Masters Conference in Monterey, California. The first of it's kind; it was a "by invitation only” gathering of 125 master coaches from around the world. What an energizing experience. One of the speakers was George Leonard, a pioneer in the field of human potentialities. He shared his experienced perspective around the topic of “mastery”. What would it take for you to be a master in your field? Could it be more learning or more practice? He said masters love to practice because they do get better. How can you attain a higher level of excellence and a deeper sense of fulfillment? Another speaker was Stewart Emery best-selling author of “Success Built to Last”. He said as coaches we help “turn talent into performance.” Are you maximizing your talent? Think of one small step that you can take to get you on the road to mastery. I am in the process of interviewing “super lawyers” for a book I am writing. I will be sharing their strategies and secrets and how they became masters in their field.
Warm Regards,
Phyllis
Upcoming
Appearances
Leadership Development for Shir Ami 5/24/07
“Choices – you are what you choose”
Friends of Ronald McDonald House 6/4/07
Philadelphia Cricket Club
"Clear the Clutter in your Life"
Pennsylvania Institute of CPA’s 8/23/07
Hershey, PA
"How to get what you really want in record time"
Duane Morris Women's Initiative 10/05/07
Philadelphia, PA
"How to get what you really want in record time"
Association of Legal Administrators Educational Conference 10/19/07
Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE
“Choices – You Are What You Choose”
NEW COACHING GROUP FOR LAWYERS ONLY
Several lawyers have asked me to start another telephone coaching group. We will meet twice a month for a one hour phone call and strategies, wisdom, and ideas will be shared. It is limited to six motivated people who want to grow their practice.( A few spots are open) Your investment is only $200.00 per month and it is a three month commitment. Send an email to mailto:phyllis@thelawyerscoach.com and let’s set up a time to talk to see if you are a good fit for the group.
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TRUST YOUR INTUITION
I recently visited a cousin who had an extremely successful career with a very large insurance company. When he retired he was a senior vice president. I asked him the secret of his success and he replied “intuitive decision making”. He would get up at 6AM and go running either outdoors or on a treadmill. He always ran alone and used that time to think He said jogging helps access intuition because it improves circulation. During his 45 minute run he would think through any issues or problems. . He planned his strategies for that day only. Then he sat and relaxed with coffee and the newspaper to get ready for a successful day.
His morning ritual cleared his head and helped him focus on having a productive day. He trusted his intuition and made sure he had time to get in touch with it every morning.
Do you have confidence in your gut feelings? ”. Do you pay attention to your thoughts and instincts? We sometimes get hunches that we can’t explain. It’s important to listen to those thoughts. Einstein called the theory of relativity “the happiest thought of my life.” What if he had ignored it? If you immerse yourself in details and are too analytical you can miss the inner wisdom you possess. Don’t over-analyze.
When you’re faced with making a decision, pay attention to the feelings you have. John Teets past chairman of the Greyhound Corporation said, “What appears as a highly intuitive move at the time it is being made usually seems like common sense in retrospect.” The late business philosopher R. Buckminster Fuller called intuition “cosmic fishing”, but warned, “Once you feel a nibble, you’ve got to hook the fish.” Too many people, he said, “get a hunch and forget about it.”
What was the last hunch you got? Did you pay attention to it? Did you take action? Intuition is your subconscious guiding you. Successful leaders must rely on more than logic. They must combine intuition and judgment.
You can develop your intuitive decision making powers like you develop any muscle-- exercise. Clear the mental clutter and eliminate noise so that you can create a stillness that allows you to hear your intuitive voice. Often, relaxing and letting the mind wander helps you to find the answer. If you get a hunch, don’t tune it out. Don’t let the logical part of your brain talk you out of a sudden intuitive feeling. Trust your inklings. Keep using your intuition and you will become more confident in following your hunches. It will help you access your decision-making powers.
My successful cousin said he was able to read people and read situations by trusting his intuition. He made decisions with 60 to 70 percent of the facts and then he followed his intuition. He would walk around his offices and talk to the employees and feel the pulse. He would ask questions and get the information he needed to make decisions.
What can you do to exercise your intuitive muscle? There are lots of ways to access your own intuition. Find the way that works for you and use it.
Have a great month!
Phyllis Sisenwine
Master Certified Coach
Published by
Phyllis Sisenwine, Master Certified Coach, Motivational Speaker and
writer. She works with clients to earn more money, improve time management and stay focused.
To schedule a powerful coaching conversation send an email. Her web site is located
at www.powerfulcoaching.com
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