Indelible Moments…

February 25, 2012 By 8 Comments

“We all have indelible moments, memorable occasions that live like video clips in our inner vision for a lifetime and become imprinted into our Being. These memories are enormously important to the warmth and camaraderie we show each other along the journey.” ~ Dr. Marilyn Atkinson from Flow: The Core of Coaching

On Wednesday of this week, I graduated from the University of Guelph with a Master of Arts in Leadership. This was indeed an “indelible moment.” The parchment is pretty awesome and it looks fabulous hanging in my office. But, the parchment is exactly that. It is a symbol that we can achieve what we set out to if we focus and believe in what is possible. The human spirit is truly remarkable with such energy and potential. It is there for the asking…waiting to give us purpose.

This photo of me shaking hands with Alastair Summerlee, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Guelph with well known scholar Peter Senge smiling in the background was a moment to be remembered. The memories and waves of emotion  that come with that “indelible moment” however, are far more than a symbol. The memories created are beyond words and so, I’m not sure I will even do them justice but will try. They span across years past and a new understanding of years to come. They include building meaningful relationships with people who offer kindness and encouragement as a source of support. Being part of a community of like minded individuals who have a zest for learning…and for laughing! Learning that it is ok not to know the answer but rather just to trust the process. Learning as well, that often times “it depends” really is the answer. Having a firm belief that being a leader is not reserved for the few at the top but rather it is a choice available to each and every one of us if we so choose.

A heartfelt thank you to the faculty and staff at the University of Guelph and my M.A. Leadership classmates for this incredible journey and “indelible moment.”

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Glowing with pride and joy, Glo

(C) 2012 – True Bliss Coach Gloria Higdon

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Happy 2 year anniversary blog!

February 21, 2012 By 2 Comments

Gratitude for today…2 years ago today, I started this blog. I knew nothing about blogging, had never heard of wordpress up until that time, and wasn’t really sure what I would write about. All I knew is that I love to write. Sometimes just a quick note. Sometimes something more meaningful. I didn’t need to know anything else. I would learn as I go. This has been my method of learning throughout my entire life. And probably why I love coaching so much! Believe in yourself and anything is possible! Believe in someone else? Tell them. Tell others. Shout it from the rooftops! We all want to and deserve to be acknowledged for our contributions. It’s part of being human.

I was also starting to launch my business and had heard of Lisa Larter who works creatively with entrepreneurs to help them learn about social media for business and how to connect the dots. It was all easy peasy Lisa’s way so off I went! About a year later, Lisa introduced me to one of her clients, Marlene Keys, and said she thought we might have some things in common. And we do! Marlene and I continue to share information, have found that we know some of the same people and we have referred people to one another via sharing our blog posts. I have since joined Marlene and her business partner Anna Varriano as a participant in http://mindfulweightcontrol.com , and as a result I have had success in finding inner peace in my body while shedding a few unwanted pounds. Such a wonderful combination! I am grateful today and everyday for the connections made via social media!

What are you grateful for today and everyday?

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Gratefully Glo

(C) 2012 – True Bliss Coach Gloria Higdon

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Resourcefulness: A learned skill

February 11, 2012 By 4 Comments

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Lately I have been pondering what it means to be resourceful. I mean truly resourceful. What I’ve discovered is how much we tend to overlook this very valuable skill. As an entrepreneur, I’m continuously asking myself questions like “how else might I be able to accomplish this?” The mere fact that it is a skill is great news. It’s not something we are born with but it is something we can develop if we practice.  To be resourceful means that we are able to think of alternate ways to look at a situation, make connections, and come up with solutions. Often times, multiple solutions! 

Coaching is extremely effective in facilitating this process because it provides us with an opportunity to think outside the box and to look at situations from multiple angles. It is through this process that we become more open and being open creates choice. We go from feeling stuck to having hope. No more of this “I can’t” mindset. Having hope gives us a sense of “I-can-ness” which is very powerful stuff. I mean, take a look at the cat above. Pretty clever I’d say!

In my blog post to kick off the new year, I referred to adopting a mindset of both/and rather than either/or. This simple shift can make a major difference in how we live our lives and recognize what is available to us. This is key. It is far too easy to forget what and who might be available to us as we focus on new ideas, solutions and connections. Sometimes the best solutions are when we combine old with new to create something even better! This is at the heart of collaboration and comes with being resourceful. This skill is available to each and every one of us if only we allow it. 

Resourcefully yours, Glo

(c) 2012- True Bliss Coach Gloria Higdon

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