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4 Responses to “Week Six-CREATING A POSITIVE MESSAGE, DELIVERED EFFECTIVELY”

1. Laurie Maddalena says:

   March 18, 2009 at 10:31 pm

   The following articles about executive coaching to send to potential clients (two are attachments-unfortunatley this site would not let me upload attachments):

   1. Executive Coaching: the secret weapon for high impact leadership by Ray Williams
   2. The Coach Approach (Smart CEO Magazine)
   3. Executive Coaching/Business Coach (http://www.prleap.com/pr/5930/)

   My current endorsements:

   “Working with Laurie Hackett-Maddalena, I accomplished things that otherwise would have been put on the back burner: it wasn’t that I was working harder, but rather more efficiently. Instead of getting overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks, she guided me to take measured steps that helped me achieve my longer term goals. The beauty of working with Laurie is that I always feel empowered–that it is me driving the decision-making. A compassionate and attentive listener, Laurie is able to get to the heart of the matter in a single question. She is always asking the question, “What else?”. I am truly grateful to her and her ability to challenge me to achieve higher goals and accomplishments.”
   -Sarah Rice
   Marketing Manager,
   Sunflower Marketing

   “Laurie is a wonderful coach who has strong listening skills and a keen sense of intuition. She helps me step back from my day to day challenges and see the bigger picture. The result is that my stress level is reduced, and I am better equipped to deal with issues at work as they arise. Laurie’s warm, supportive nature pairs well with her keen sense of humor and ability to call the bluffs where she sees it. I highly recommend Laurie as an executive coach.”
   -M.G.
   Senior Manager,
   Large Global Consulting Firm

   “Laurie has highly developed interpersonal skills, can relate to people in all stages of their careers, is compassionate and engaging, and above all is an excellent listener. She makes people feel comfortable and takes the time to show them that she has a deep interest in their goals and successes – yet she is still able to productively challenge them to step outside their comfort zones to achieve the personal growth and evolution they desire. She helps people be better leaders.”
   -Karen Rosales
   Vice President of Retail Delivery,
   MCT Federal Credit Union

   Publications my target market may be interested in:

   Article in CUES Magazine: http://www.cues.org/pls/cuesp/!cues1.main?complex_id_in=3069489.3071923.3072641.11944663.page

   Article in Credit Union Times:
   http://www.cutimes.com/Issues/2003/March%2019,%202003/Pages/Montgomery-County-Teachers-FCU-Gets-Seal-of-Excellence.aspx

   My Tag Line:

   Laurie Maddalena is a former successful executive who now helps leaders become more efficient and effective while realizing accelerated results. Laurie is also the author of a free monthly Envision Excellence newsletter which provides powerful tips for becoming an exceptional leader! To subscribe, click on the following link: Subscribe Me!

   Sample Elevator Pitch:

   My name is Laurie Maddalena, and I’m in the business of results. I work with executives and organizations to improve performance, leadership, communication and effectivness, and most of all, to accelerate their results.

   I recently worked with an organziation that wanted to develop its leaders to the next level. I performed 360 degree assessments for the executive team and coached each executive around leveraging strengths and developing opportunities. These executives now have a clearer understanding of their leadership impact and have developed action plans for improvement and success. One executive told me she has received several compliments over the last few weeks from peers who have said she has been wonderful to work with since the assessment and they have seen a great improvement in results. They told her whatever she is doing, to keep it up! So, this executive hired me on retainer to coach her.

   I’d love to meet executives or business owners who are looking for improved leaadership, teambuilding workshops and retreats, training, assessments, and executive coaching. I have excellent references, and have worked with several large credit unions in the area. My passion is helping organizations build an outstanding organizational culture where employees love to come to work!

   The greatest benefits from belonging to my network are:

   “¢ I am respected in the credit union industry and have many professional contacts in this sector.
   “¢ I belong to many networking organizations in the Maryland area and have built up professional relationships.
   “¢ I am enthusiastic and willing to help other professionals build their businesses.
2. Laura Kowalski says:

   March 18, 2009 at 10:31 pm

   Week Six Networking exercise

   Links to share

   http://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/worklife/08/01/wlb.life.coaches/

   http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/07/business/media/07offline.html

   http://www.articlesbase.com/coaching-articles/some-benefits-of-life-coaching-355042.html

   http://www.articlesbase.com/new-age-articles/four-great-benefits-of-spiritual-life-coaching-344007.html

   Here are some of my recommendations:

   “Laura brings expertise, trust and passion to the table. She shares her compassion through her extensive knowledge and experience. Laura’ has a wonderful ability to explain the finest details in words that make sense.” January 12, 2009
   Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
   Barbara MainӬhired Laura as a Career Coach in 2008

   “Laura does it all with exceptional grace and extraordinary style! This laughing diva is an intellectual giant that can and will teach you how to maximize the value of that which is most natural to you. Master your intuition and get plugged into you true potential. You’ll be amazed when you check out her website. Tell her that I sent you!” January 12, 2009
   Marvin Powell, Chairman, Small Business Commissioner, The Fairfax County Small Business CommissionӬwas with another company when working with Laura at Laughing Divas

   Marketing Coordinator
   Professional Landcare Network
   “Laura brought a sensiblity to the organization that combined the aesthetics from her creative side with the marketing savvy of her business side. Her work product was engaging, snappy, and clever.” May 28, 2008
   James Johnson, Dir, Membership & Certification, Professional Landcare NetworkӬmanaged Laura indirectly at Professional Landcare Network
   Marketing Coordinator
   Mogul Marketing
   “Laura played a key role in the operations of my company. Her attention to client service, detail in her work and creative thinking has made her a real asset to Altera Performance Group. Laura has successfully executed a number of projects and research initiatives and Altera is a better company because of her work. I would recommend Laura for any position that involves responsibility, creativity, initiative and growth.” June 1, 2008
   Jay O’Hare, Founder & Principal, Altera Performance Group”¨managed Laura at Mogul Marketing

   Editing/Writing intern
   Paddler Magazine
   “Laura worked well on any task she was given and proved to be very organized and an asset to our team.” May 29, 2008
   Nick Hinds, Account Executive, Canoe and Kayak MagazineӬworked directly with Laura at Paddler Magazine

   “As a strong left-brain thinker, I was a little skeptical about using intuition in my life “¨and introducing it to my viewers as part of successful business practices. “¨After talking – and laughing – with Laura Kowalski of Laughing Divas, however, “¨I understood how this supports and strengthens the way I already operate. “¨Those looking to make clear decisions to help pull them towards their visions “¨would do well to work with Laughing Divas.”"¨”¨

   Cheree Warrick”¨”The Profit Partner”"¨

   “When Laura spoke to my sales team, she took our thinking to a whole new level. Some were so impressed they went back for further consultation. I know that she has inspired me personally, using her speaking skills to “¨spiritually move, touch and inspire. I’m confident that many lives will be enriched through her.”"¨”¨

   J.L. BoltonӬSkin Care & Cosmetic Senior Sales DirectorӬ

   The press should be interested in:

   My current book “Getting Lucky 27 Quick Steps for College Students ““ Achieve Your Vision Through Strong Intuition”

   My upcoming 30-day CD coaching set

   The unique aspect I bring to life coaching with art, intuition, and bodywork.

   My tag Line:

   Laughing Divas: America’s Intuitive Coaches. Exceptional life coaching to help you handle change and choice, and see your best life path, even when you don’t know where you are going.

   My elevator speech:

   Shannon is a great woman: single mom, works outside of the home, and has been put through the paces with life for the past few years. Divorce, moving, and just living her life has given her a lot of challenges. She’s certainly made it, but is really ready to take charge of her life and live it more clearly, and be more in control. She’s smart and educated but she’s never been taught what the steps are for doing that.

   Sure she would like some shifts in finances ““ in all parts of her life really ““ but mainly this is about her personal life and experience and how she approaches the world in general. And she’s not even sure what she wants, she just wants it “better” and “not this.” This is so great, right? She is ready to find a new way to see things.

   We got together and began working together to see where she was now and where she wanted to go. Not dwelling on the past but understanding how does she view the world? What is serving her and what is working against her? What are her goals? How does she talk to herself every day? We looked at where she was at and where she wanted to go and mapped out the skills she needs to get there, and then began cultivating those skills. And I don’t let her off the hook, or tell her what she wants to hear or hold her hand and tell her it will be ok.

   After working together over the phone, in person, and through email, we have worked it out, with a really unique blend of bodywork, meditation, coaching sessions, and intuition, we found her special map for this world. Shannon feels great now. Her life is changing little by little in every realm, and is heading where she wants it to, but best of all she has a clearer and stronger sense of self. She feels she is her own best resource, and lives life in action, not reaction. And we do it all with a light heart and a lot of laughter. Life may be critical but it doesn’t need to be serious. I’m Laura with Laughing Divas. America’s Intuitive Coaches.

   The greatest benefits in belonging to my network are:

   The work is also how I life my life, and I do it visibly, so you learn the work just being around me. A new way of looking at things.

   A chance to connect to people that are not in “traditional” business realms.

   Love, peace, beauty, and laughter and a drive to be the best in YOUR world.
3. Melissa Davies says:

   March 18, 2009 at 10:32 pm

   I found the following fantastic articles about hiring a business coach that my potential clients are sure to enjoy:

   http://www.laprogressive.com/2008/07/06/will-a-black-president-dispel-the-need-for-diversity/
   http://www.pacific.edu/sis/mair/cross-cultural-communication.html
   http://www.colorado.edu/conflict/peace/treatment/xcolcomm.htm
   http://www.ajschuler.com/cross_cultural_communication.html
   http://internationaltrade.suite101.com/article.cfm/crosscultural_training_for_global_business
   http://www.dtui.com/diversity_training.html

   These are my current endorsements:

   “I had the pleasure of working with Melissa on several charity events. We had one particularly demanding and high maintenance client. She handled herself with diplomacy and navigated some very difficult, challenging situations with great dignity and unfailing professionalism. Continuing to generate and produce while lesser individuals would have walked away from their responsibilities.. Grace under fire. Melissa is an extremely dedicated and focused individual. I would highly recommend her as an accomplished professional.” September 16, 2008
   Anne Marie Principe , Executive Director , Books for Kids Foundation
   worked directly with Melissa at Wise Ways Consulting, Inc

   “I have had an opportunity to participate in seminar led by Melissa ““ she brings a rare, authentic, and refreshing “in the trenches” view of diversity and awareness of true multi-cultural issues. Her unique background couples with education, skill, and passion for helping clients achieve the highest level of human performance. She is capable of designing a broad and deep training package that can truly optimize and organization’s ability to extract from people the best of their creativity and technical strengths in a truly multi-cultural setting; I gained a great deal from her presentations, and would highly recommend Melissa’s services to any company that takes diversity and cross-cultural awareness seriously, and/or needs to prepare employees for international business.” September 15, 2008
   Doug Penn, PMP , Business/Management Analyst and Project Manager , Doug Penn

   “No obstacle is too big for Melissa. When she encounters a problem, she offers excellent solutions. She is reliable, charismatic, trustworthy, and most importantly, selfless.”
   Alex “Sasha” Powers, Managing Partner,
   Prestonwood Partners, Dallas, TX

   “Ms. Davies is a master teacher; she is well-prepared, sets high standards and works towards mastery for all. Having worked and traveled in many different lands, she is keenly aware of the importance of cultural sensitivity. She leads by example in this area.”
   M Emborsky, Vice-Principal,
   Dubai, United Arab Emirates

   As a recent participant in Ms. Davies’ seminar on the topic of creating an inclusive workplace, I was impressed with her knowledge and delivery. As a self-described “˜global nomad’, Melissa brings a rare and refreshing view of diversity and inclusion, a true multi-cultural perspective. Through her genuine spirit and use of numerous personal examples, she was able to provide a safe and engaging learning environment where people were empowered to take risks and contribute.

   Ms. Davies demonstrated an ability to listen to the audience and subsequently reveal many light bulb moments which could be used after, both personally and professionally. She showed an excellent understanding of human nature and how to tap into peoples’ strengths for the betterment of the organization.

   Ms. Davies is an effective facilitator who can assist organizations in creating positive change in diverse organization. I am pleased to offer this reference for Melissa and would highly recommend her services to any company that wants to ensure that it is leveraging the true potential of its talent.
   Matthew Blackburn, PMP
   Morgan Franklin, Greater Washington DC.

   The local and international press should be interested in the following ideas:

   My article on diversity and religion/spirituality in the workplace, due to be published in May in a national industry magazine.
   My depth of experience, both here and overseas.
   My ability to bring high-quality and engaging training to the workplace.

   Here’s my tag line:

   Wise Ways Consulting is a world leader in personal empowerment! We use our unique high impact training and coaching programs to aide our clients in reaching their ultimate potential. At Wise Ways Consulting, we’re “˜Helping to Create a World for Everyone!’

   Sample Elevator Pitch:

   I am a golfer and have been since I was nine years old. According to my mother, it’s almost as long as I’ve been teaching, training, and assisting those around me in improving their lives.

   Ever since I can remember, I have approached life as a golf game. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the game or what golfers do, each time I prepare to take a shot, I stand back and analyze the situation. I look for approaching hazards, target areas to land, and little sweet spots along the way that can help me out. Each time I stand in front of the ball, I rehearse the desired outcomes in my mind. I recall the things that didn’t work and put those to rest; instead I focus on what went well and capitalize on that.

   Consulting and training are similar to this great sport. When I work with your organization, I stand back and assess your environment. I can identify potential hazards, the strong staples of your organization, and those extra little gems which need to be capitalized upon. Together we identify the strategies needed to move you forward towards accomplishing the goals that have been set. We use unique and high impact training to propel your organization towards the success that it desires.

   Today, I’d like to meet executives and HR professionals who have diverse workforces and target markets. I’d love to sit and work with them to begin to identify ways that they can embrace that diversity and utilize it to make a tremendous impact on their bottom line. Please have them give me a call or email me right away. I’m Melissa with Wise Ways Consulting where we’re helping to create a world for everyone!

   Benefits for being in my network:

   I am involved in many organizations, both professional and social, and have built up a large number of contacts with diverse interests and backgrounds.
   I am a firm believer in being a “Go-Giver”.
   I bring a tremendously varied background to the table and am willing to help out whenever there is a good fit.
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