"Cadence" In Tandem Coaching's Newsletter
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Note from Joanne
Hello!
I’m back from the camping trip! And I’m happy to
report that I really enjoyed it. Some of the things I
feared (that I would feel cold, uncomfortable, and
unclean) just did not happen. And, foodie that I am –
I was surprised by how well we ate out there – perhaps
food prepared outdoors just naturally tastes better.
We had steaks, greek salad, chorizo, mashed potatoes,
hot coffee in the morning (and I snuck in a bag of
marshmallows just for fun). OK so it wasn’t
“primitive” camping – we had a small portable fridge
and a camp stove. But hey, I can now say I’ve been
camping, in a tent, for more than one-two days, and
not only did I live to tell about it, I found it fun.
(Shhh, don’t tell my husband, but I will still always
prefer a four-star hotel or resort for my vacations).
We saw some incredible sights. It reminded me that
America is truly beautiful when you get to the less-
developed spots. Here’s a photo of me starting the day
at one of the campgrounds we visited: Navajo State
Park in Colorado. Look closely and you can see a
smidgen of the lake in the background.
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Feature Article
Ignore the Labels and Do What Fits Your Personality
I read some advice from a business coach that really
ticked me off: it advised coaches to “stop hiding
behind your telephone and computer…” OK, so perhaps I
am being oversensitive, because I do spend a lot of
time in front of my computer and I prefer coaching by
phone. The thing is, I am not hiding! I spend the bulk
of my business time on the computer because: 1) I like
it. 2) I am not limited by geography – I can connect
to someone on any continent. 3) It’s where I expect to
“find” a lot of the people I want to serve: fellow
introverts who aren’t too keen on attending large
group events.
So it makes sense to me to do things the way I do
them. My business model makes sense to me.
As for the telephone, heck, if I had things my way I
would hardly ever use it – I like email better. I like
the asynchronous functionality of email. In other
words, as an introvert I really appreciate and prefer
a communication medium where I can see (I’m a visual
learner) rather than hear what a person has to say,
and where I have the opportunity to read it, process
it and compose a reply in my own time.
I have coached clients both over the telephone and via
email, and I have not yet decided what is the optimal
medium of the two. I would say it depends on both the
particular client and the particular issue(s). There
are times when email is too cumbersome, where I need
to have that “dance” with the client in real time.
There are times when the client needs support or has a
quick question and can’t get the privacy or time to
make a phone call.
That said, I do see a benefit of delivering coaching
in person for those clients and those situations where
it better serves the client. I plan to offer some
retreats in the future, just for that purpose.
My point: I’ve noticed that introverts, by following
their own preferences, get mislabeled. “Hiding” is one
such accusation I’m tired of hearing. Yes our
preferences can result in our being overlooked or not
noticed – but that does not mean we don’t wish to be
discovered! Rather than change your behavior, I
suggest you find creative ways to get noticed, ways
that work with your introvert preferences. (As I
discover such creative ways, I’ll be sharing them with
you – it’s a work-in- progress for me also).
So are you hiding or are you being your introvert
self? Only you know the answer to that one. Can you do
your thing effectively in a manner that makes sense to
you? If so, carry on and ignore the labels. Live your
life so that it makes sense to YOU!
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Joanne Recommends
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future, so there will be fewer choices in terms of
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of times available!
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Success Made Simple (SMS) Tip
Receive as graciously as you give; when you accept
another person’s help, compliment or support, you are
giving that person a gift as well; the opportunity to
contribute to another’s well-being.
If you tend to be a “giver” (most people reading this)
check in with yourself and see if you are comfortable
with receiving. If not, start practicing! (It does not
mean you stop giving; it just means you allow others
to give to you as well).
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Joanne's Hype-Free Zone
Disclosure: Many of my recommendations use an
affiliate link, which means I get a small (often
miniscule) commission if you purchase using the link I
provide. I never recommend products or services that I
would not be willing to purchase myself (if I don’t
already own it).
I’m reading The Joy Diet: 10 Daily Practices for a
Happier Life by Martha Beck http://tinyurl.com/y8bjgtc
as part of a group blogging project called The Next
Chapter http://tnc-thejoydiet.blogspot.com You can
follow along with my experiences with finding more joy
as we work through the book (one chapter each week) by
visiting my blog http://tinyurl.com/cugq56 Or you may
want to join us – all you need is the book, a blog
(you can create one at no cost on several sites) and
willingness to try it. Even if you don’t want to blog
about it, I do recommend the book – read it at your
own pace and in the privacy of your home.
Don’t forget Pat Weber’s ebook on: Debunking Negative
Introvert Myths: Bringing Your Introvert Strengths to
the Party.
Her ebook will help you: Make effective use of your
innate strengths.
Demolish any devastating doubts of your true worth.
Feel good about who you are instead of learning any
more extroverted skills.
You can get a 32-page excerpt (no charge) of her ebook
and workbook here http://tinyurl.com/n7gfww
PS. Check it out! I’m mentioned in the book.
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