The ReInvention conversation
It's funny, but no matter where I go, and who I talk to, people are enthralled by the ReInvention conversation. When I present myself as a REInvention expert, it raises a lot of curiosity. I mean really, who says, "I'm a reinvention expert?" People say, I sell insurance, I'm a financial planner, I have an organizing business, etc.
I love the reaction.
Then, when I start talking about how I work with companies that want to reinvent their culture and with individuals who want to reinvent their lives, their eyes dilate wide open.
The concept has been around for a long time... so why do people think it's a novel idea?
I don't know the answer to that question, but I'll take a stab at it.
The boomers, especially. Well, we have just done what we do ... forever. A few of us have taken a chance on some entrepreneurial effort, but most have worked in corporate America or in some other capacity. We haven't focused on doing what WE want .. but rather on what was/is expected or to take care of our families. When I say... hey, you can do whatever you want to do ... I get these perplexed looks. They wonder, "really?"
What do I need to say to convince people to take some chances and begin to go after their dreams? Can you help me out?
What would grab you to want to make a shift?
Truthfully, deciding is part of the process ... but then, there's the follow-through. So, you decide you want something to be different .. you want to reinvent a portion of your life. But, then how do you do it?
Well, it's best to have a great support team or maybe a coach to walk through the process with you.
Keep posted. there's a 6-part series of teleclasses coming your way, If you don't already get the It's BoomerTime newsletter, go to www.itsboomertime.com and sign on. I'll be announcing the dates soon.
Enjoy thinking about what you want different and begin talking about it out loud as a possibility. that's part of the first two steps.
Enjoy!
I love the reaction.
Then, when I start talking about how I work with companies that want to reinvent their culture and with individuals who want to reinvent their lives, their eyes dilate wide open.
The concept has been around for a long time... so why do people think it's a novel idea?
I don't know the answer to that question, but I'll take a stab at it.
The boomers, especially. Well, we have just done what we do ... forever. A few of us have taken a chance on some entrepreneurial effort, but most have worked in corporate America or in some other capacity. We haven't focused on doing what WE want .. but rather on what was/is expected or to take care of our families. When I say... hey, you can do whatever you want to do ... I get these perplexed looks. They wonder, "really?"
What do I need to say to convince people to take some chances and begin to go after their dreams? Can you help me out?
What would grab you to want to make a shift?
Truthfully, deciding is part of the process ... but then, there's the follow-through. So, you decide you want something to be different .. you want to reinvent a portion of your life. But, then how do you do it?
Well, it's best to have a great support team or maybe a coach to walk through the process with you.
Keep posted. there's a 6-part series of teleclasses coming your way, If you don't already get the It's BoomerTime newsletter, go to www.itsboomertime.com and sign on. I'll be announcing the dates soon.
Enjoy thinking about what you want different and begin talking about it out loud as a possibility. that's part of the first two steps.
Enjoy!
Labels: BAby boomers, doing things different, Reinvention
