by jean | Nov 11, 2009 | One Opinion
My dear friend Charles got news yesterday that felt like a sucker punch. His boss told him he would be laid off within the month. Charles really liked this job. It required many of his skills and he was paid well. He wondered why his boss didn’t go to bat for him. He...
by jean | Nov 3, 2009 | One Minute Note
Gratitude lists are an effective way to lighten one’s mood. I feel rather snarky today so I will test this out now: Carrot juice at a great price at Trader Joe’s My Honda Fit Loving my writing class My friend Rachel The relief of hitting today’s...
by jean | Oct 30, 2009 | One Opinion
There once was a client who wanted to manage every moment of the training we had scheduled. She required an agenda down to the minute and when the day arrived, she gave me feedback at every break. I found the level of oversight challenging and proudly I rose to meet...
by jean | Oct 21, 2009 | One Opinion
Take a 30 second peak at this anger management seminar for police officers. The group decided that Ghandi was one example of someone channeling the energy of anger for good. Enjoy the info compliments of Jean Franzblau Consulting! [youtube...
by jean | Oct 16, 2009 | From the Speaker's Circuit
I just got back from Australia this morning. This was my fourth and best business trip Down Under. Below is my group of “delegates” (their word for attendees) in Brisbane. Brisbane is pronounced “Briz-bin.” With each trip I learn a little bit...
by jean | Oct 11, 2009 | From the Speaker's Circuit
I had an attitude about Rockhampton. I’d been here once before and remembered it as a boring town. On the elevator up to my room, a lady described a show she just saw and loved – Menopause the Musical. That was unexpected. The show was playing this weekend only and...
by jean | Oct 11, 2009 | From the Speaker's Circuit
I was frustrated with myself. For the past few days I’ve experienced a series of consequences of my not looking closer at my itinerary before this trip. Today is Saturday. I planned to see Magnetic Island in lovely Townsville. I double checked when I would be flying...
by jean | Oct 6, 2009 | From the Speaker's Circuit
At 7:00am, my prayers will either be answered or not. This is when I will find out if the assistant assigned to help me with my seminar has experience. I’m expecting over seventy people to attend today and guiding a newbie makes double work for me. “Hello, Jean. My...
by jean | Oct 6, 2009 | From the Speaker's Circuit
Groggy from the flight that spanned the globe, I was on line to give my luggage away for yet another journey that would stretch from the east coast all the way to the west. I opened my backpack to get out my passport and heard a clatter. My blue mouth guard container...
by jean | Oct 1, 2009 | One Opinion
Want to launch your Autumn with inspiration? I have a plan for you. Turn off the TV for the evening and create your very own Vision Refrigerator. What’s a Vision Fridge? It’s a visual reminder of who you are, what you like, and the kind of life you want to live. It...
