The festive season is almost upon us and as things wind down towards the end of another year I would like to offer thanks to all you wonderful readers of this blog …
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In the northern hemisphere this is a time for hunkering down, cosying up to a warm fire, indulging in some traditional hearty comfort food and sharing time with the ones you love.
In the southern hemisphere it\’s time to relax in the sun, frolick in the sea or swimming pool, wheel out the braai or barbeque and … share time with the ones you love.
A common theme at this time of year is to think about – and where possible connect with – those who play a meaningful role in your life, and those with whom you share a common bond.
I feel particularly blessed to be part of a wide network of people who really care about other people – life coaches, life coach trainees and others interested in experiencing and spreading the power of personal development.
Though geographically diverse we are nonetheless connected thanks to the Internet and facilities like this blog, our Facebook page, our online journal and our Forum.
This is a very special business to be in.
A living is made not through corrupt dealings, manipulative trades, selfish collusion, rip-off transactions or other shady means but through the development of inspiring, win-win relationships that contribute to the greater good of society.
Business interactions are overwhelmingly warm, sincere, trusting and constructive.
Consideration for others is genuine and uplifting rather than superficial and motivated purely by self interest.
It is my wish for 2013 that the activities of New Insights and all those who have been associated with us – whether that be as staff, coaches, trainee coaches or interested members of the public – will make a significant contribution to a happier, more fulfilled and more caring society.
We all deserve that.
I\’d like to take this opportunity to offer a big thank you to all regular (and not so regular) readers of Life Coaching Insights – now numbering in the thousands and growing.
In particular I\’d like to thank all those of you who have taken the time to offer your own comments on the blog posts. You are a powerful force of inspiration for me providing a reminder that we are all part of a connected family of people who are passionate about people.
I\’ll be taking a break from writing until after the New Year. In the meantime I\’d like to wish every reader a happy, restful, reflective and constructive holiday period.
Let\’s rest up a little so we are refreshed to take on the year ahead, ready to make a real and positive difference in the world!
Thank you for your continued support over the past years. I wish you and your family a Blessed Christmas, and i extend my wishes to the New Insights family
Thanks Chris!
Thank you for your uplifting newsletter Bill. All the best to you, your family and your team, enjoy the well deserved break.
Thank you Lenny!
As I reflect on my “Coaching Journey” this evening, I would like to acknowledge all the very special people who have played a part in helping me to reach the point, at which I was brave enough to substitute working in an environment driven by human greed, with one in which I would be working with human potential. In 2010, Brenda Eckstein (an internationally qualified integral life coach), of Brenda Eckstein International, offered me the opportunity to be one of her “coachees” during her training. This was how my journey began as, not only was she fulfilling a dream that I had always had of going to a life coach, but it was during these sessions that I suddenly realised that I wanted to be a life coach too! But I knew I could afford neither the time nor the cost of doing the same course as she had done through UCT, so I put the dream on hold. Then I met up with Fiona McCrimmon (New Insights Life Coach), at a networking meeting, and she told me about the New Insights course. Thanks to the generosity of my husband (he offered to share the cost with me), I decided to give myself the course as a birthday present this year. My supervisor coach, Cherri Forsyth , has played a very supportive role in assisting me to achieve a large number of milestones, thus far, despite the heavy burden of continuing to work full time as a Senior Financial Advisor (without any administrative assistance at all!). The most valuable aspect of this whole journey has been the fact that I will have had first hand experience of exactly what my potential clients are going to go through, when they introduce positive lasting change into their lives to live their dream lives. I could not have asked for a better initiation in order to assist me in my quest to be an effective facilitator of change. I have gone back to the drawing board and I have redesigned my life. Having experienced both the pain and pleasure that accompanies this metamorphosis (just as a caterpillar escapes from a cocoon to become a beautiful butterfly), I feel equipped to pass the excitement of doing so, on to others! All they need is the desire to do so too! In closing, Bill, I would like to thank you for seizing the business opportunity called, “New Insights”, without which my dream would never be unfolding. Thank you for your leadership, support and empathy. It is really appreciated. It is truly wonderful to know that I shall be working in an environment where people REALLY do matter!
Karen, thank you for this amazing story which will no doubt resonate with many. You grasped the nettle and have turned it into beautiful wine. I salute you!
Bill
Thank you so much for all you have done this year. I am excited about what 2013 will hand out to us all.
May you and your family have a blessed festive season and enjoy the break!!
Untill next year then . .
Thanks Hannetjie – have a great year in 2013!
Thanks Bill for keeping us motivated and challenged by writing this blog. And thanks also, for all the unseen work you do for all of us throughout the year. It is very much appreciated!
Every good wish Bill to you, Jenny and your children. Enjoy a well deserved break.
Many thanks Cherri – I greatly appreciate all the solid support you have given to New Insights since training and gaining certification with us!
Always uplifting and packed with encouragement…thanks Bill. May your festive season and 2013 be filled with lots of Blessings and joy.
I am very excited about what 2013 holds for me in Life Coaching ….
Regards
Tracey
Me too – I think you’ll have a super year 🙂
Thanks Bill for all your inspiring messages you have fed me through out 2012 and your never give up mood i admire that well, the END of this year is the BEGINNING of NEW things next year. Want to wish you and your family a very blessed and fulfilled New Year may my Lord Jesus take good care of you till we network again
And likewise for you Busisiwe!
Love your inspiring holiday message Bill. Thank you for your support and guidance during 2012, looking forward to continuing my Life Coaching journey with New Insights in 2013.
Merry Christmas.
“Whatever you do, do it well and may success attend your efforts”
Thanks – and well done on what you have achieved thus far Yolanda – you should feel very proud!
Dear Bill,
It has been a pleasure for me this year to read your inspirational and educational creations. Thank you for your steadfastness in these volatile times. Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday and a healthy beginning of a fulfilling New Year.
Greetings from Arjan.
Thanks so much Arjan!