Newsletter - February 2015

"For Women Who Want More"

The Latest News from So Now Coaching 

"Helping 10,000 Women LEAP into their Best LIFE!" 

February is the Month of - Love and Appreciation - The Perfect Month to Focus on Communication...

Effective communication can be crucial in how we're perceived in the workplace. It can make a HUGE difference when trying to secure a new job or sign a new client.  So how can we make sure that our communication is working for us?

Here are SIX quick ways you can pump-up your communication:

1. Build Rapport.  Rapport is where all relationships begin. Being in rapport with someone establishes a bond of trust, harmony and cooperation.

2. Communicate in the way others prefer to receive ideas and make decisions.  Notice if the person you are connecting with responds best in a structured environment or a flexible, creative atmosphere. Do they participate most often through the use of a visual aid or through a heart-felt story? Whichever their preference, communicate back in the same way -- and loyalty, productivity and enthusiasm will explode all around you!
3. Before offering advice, ask questions that empower others to participate in the conversation. For Example:  "Susie, I want to increase productivity in the office, what do you believe we should continue doing and what changes do you suggest." People will support what they help to create.
4. Initiate a conversation by focusing on the attributes and needs of the person you're talking to.
5. Pause and REALLY listen. During a conversation, if you pause longer than you feel comfortable – you still may not be pausing long enough.
6. Encourage equal participation in a group setting.  Don’t migrate immediately toward individuals with personalities similar to yours, even though it feels like the most comfortable thing to do. Include everyone equally. 
 

The 3 F's to a Famous February.....
1. Fine-Tune all of your systems and processes.  Be ready for the unexpected.
2. Fire-UP your positive spirit and look at each detour as an opportunity.

3. Faithfully evaluate your life-purpose every quarter. Does it support your values and beliefs?

  So inspiring spending time with my "So Now" Girlfriends! 
 

The Latest News from So Now Coaching..... 

• Coaching Tip for February - "Do you sabotage yourself with perfectionism?" Perfectionism is the tendency to set expectations and goals that are so high they are rarely reached or very difficult to achieve.  There is a constant, looming thought that if every part of the goal or project isn't met exactly, you will be a failure and a disappointment to others.  The stressful need to be perfect in all situations may lead to thoughts of inadequacy and the belief you are not as capable as others.  "Do you sabotage yourself with perfectionism?"

• NEW PROGRAM:  So Now Leadership Coaching - Do you want to inspire others to succeed?  Would you like to be your own boss and add a new path to your destiny?  Learn transformational tools and systems to coach clients, inspire teams or work on your own personal development?  If so, "So Now Leadership Coaching" may be for you!  CLICK HERE for more information.

• Fall in Love with Your Life by Aligning Your Life with Your Values -- Do you find yourself constantly stressed because you never seem to have enough time to do the things that are most important to you? Does your life feel and look like someone else is in charge?  If so, you will enjoy listening to one of my favorite 3-minute videos on the importance of "Getting in Touch with Your Values".

• "Sensible Social Media Checklist for Business" by Jackie Ranoni: -- This awesome checklist is in a colorful, user-friendly format.  Download HERE. 

• The So Now™ Professional Network for Women  -- Join us in Sylvania, Perrysburg, or Lima, Ohio.  We have declared 2015 the "Year of the Butterfly".  The year to......"Embrace your Transformation and Emerge as Brilliantly as a Butterfly". -- Visit our Facebook™ Page for More Exciting News.                                                                                              

Enjoy Your Wonderful Day!
Many Blessings, Jenn

Psalm 18:32, 35 - "It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.  You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great."
Tony Gaskins - "If you don't build your dream someone will hire you to help build theirs."