Do you ever feel that you don't have enough time for yourself? You are not alone.
Setting priorities is always a good idea so that we will do the things that are essential. We do this by controlling how much time we spend on each item within a time frame. It is a logical way of using time. When this is well done, we certainly feel a sense of accomplishment.
Another way to look at time is going for quality time regardless of the chronological time spent.
Getting a balance between work and life, does not necessarily mean spending equal amounts in both areas. Quality time spent as the end of the day or the week could be a great way to bring balance into your life.
Creating an action plan will help you achieve what you want in life. Using IPD's "Three Pairs of 3D Lenses" can help you do that. Contact us for details.
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
3D Lenses
How hard is it for you to set priorities? In this day and age, we are faced with multiple tasks to perform, obligations to meet, and projects that we want to launch all at the same time. Even though all of these things are important to us, we all know that we need to prioritize. The challenge is how much of what we can achieve within a limited time frame.
We all have conscious and unconscious wishes and dreams in our lives. Often times, they are hidden from us because they are buried under what we conceive as urgent and important on a day-to-day basis.
What you need is to have three pairs of 3D lenses.
I have been working with a number of individuals as their Life Design Coach. By the end of our three-month program, participants have reported positive outcomes.
This is what some of the participants have said:
We all have conscious and unconscious wishes and dreams in our lives. Often times, they are hidden from us because they are buried under what we conceive as urgent and important on a day-to-day basis.
What you need is to have three pairs of 3D lenses.
I have been working with a number of individuals as their Life Design Coach. By the end of our three-month program, participants have reported positive outcomes.
This is what some of the participants have said:
- This was my first experienced to be coached. As each session unfolded. I became increasingly more aware of how I thought, how I wanted to live, and what my goals were. I am now ready to create my own future. (Company Executive, age 41)
- This was an excellent opportunity to question my understanding of things in general. I was able to put everything in perspective as I either verified or corrected my understanding in various aspects of my personal and professional life. I now feel that I finally know myself and what I want in my life. I am grateful for many of my discoveries and noticings. (Company Executive, age 40)
Sunday, August 22, 2010
CHECK YOUR MESSAGE BEFORE SENDING IT
What is the first impression made of?
There is on old saying in Japan, "The eyes speak for the mouth." It suggests that words are not the only means of telling a story. Today, we all know that we engage in verbal as well as non-verbal communication and also, that non-verbal communication could be, at times, more powerful than verbal communication.
When we meet someone for the first time, we unconsciously look for familiar cues that the person is emitting because we subconsciously know that certain signals correlate to specific behavioral characteristics based on our past experience.
It takes only a few seconds.
Whether our judgement is right or wrong, we make a judgement about someone in a matter of a few seconds. We meet new people on a daily basis whether for business or personal purposes. Sometimes, we definitely want to make a positive impression such as when you are going in for a job interview, when you are the interviewer meeting a candidate, when you are meeting people in a networking event, or when you are about to speak to someone special that you are interested in.
It takes only seconds to form the first impression about someone, but it takes a lot longer to change it once it is made. What's more, you don't often get a second chance on the receiving end. If that's the case, it would be better to make your first impression work for you from the very beginning.
What do people notice about you?
They notice everything--from how you are dressed and how you sound, to how you speak. If you are about to have a job interview, you are probably dressed for career success, complete with appropriate accessories and a good posture. You will greet in a pleasant voice and pay attention to how you speak.
You are sending your personal message.
We meet new people everyday. We don't know whom we will meet or where we will meet them. You may meet someone who will eventually lead you to your future employment. It means that you cannot afford to say this day or that day is special for whatever reason. Every day is special because you don't know whom you will meet.
If you have a goal to achieve within a given time, you will always want to come across as someone who is fit to achieve it even if people don't know what your goal is. Your first impression needs to be not only what is obvious to the eyes on a superficial level, but also how you carry yourself and how confidently you behave.
Now you know what the first impression is made out of. Check your messasge before sending it.
There is on old saying in Japan, "The eyes speak for the mouth." It suggests that words are not the only means of telling a story. Today, we all know that we engage in verbal as well as non-verbal communication and also, that non-verbal communication could be, at times, more powerful than verbal communication.
When we meet someone for the first time, we unconsciously look for familiar cues that the person is emitting because we subconsciously know that certain signals correlate to specific behavioral characteristics based on our past experience.
It takes only a few seconds.
Whether our judgement is right or wrong, we make a judgement about someone in a matter of a few seconds. We meet new people on a daily basis whether for business or personal purposes. Sometimes, we definitely want to make a positive impression such as when you are going in for a job interview, when you are the interviewer meeting a candidate, when you are meeting people in a networking event, or when you are about to speak to someone special that you are interested in.
It takes only seconds to form the first impression about someone, but it takes a lot longer to change it once it is made. What's more, you don't often get a second chance on the receiving end. If that's the case, it would be better to make your first impression work for you from the very beginning.
What do people notice about you?
They notice everything--from how you are dressed and how you sound, to how you speak. If you are about to have a job interview, you are probably dressed for career success, complete with appropriate accessories and a good posture. You will greet in a pleasant voice and pay attention to how you speak.
You are sending your personal message.
We meet new people everyday. We don't know whom we will meet or where we will meet them. You may meet someone who will eventually lead you to your future employment. It means that you cannot afford to say this day or that day is special for whatever reason. Every day is special because you don't know whom you will meet.
If you have a goal to achieve within a given time, you will always want to come across as someone who is fit to achieve it even if people don't know what your goal is. Your first impression needs to be not only what is obvious to the eyes on a superficial level, but also how you carry yourself and how confidently you behave.
Now you know what the first impression is made out of. Check your messasge before sending it.
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Sunday, August 15, 2010
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IntroductionMy name is Sachiyo Kawasaki. As the head of IPD International Limited, I have served the international business community since 2005 with soft skills training and Executive Coaching programs.
I have followed my career path that started as being an educator and developed into a Fortune 500 company executive and the head of its subsidiary in Japan, and ultimately a professional business consultant, facilitator and coach in North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.
I am a Counselor, Self-Expanding Program Coach, Team Management Systems Consultant, Qualified MBTI User, Translator, and Certified ESL/TESOL Teacher. I am also a parent of two grown children.
I am grateful that I have been able to support a large number of executives working in a wide range of industries. Today, I am offering a set of powerful tools for Goal Achievement to individuals who wish to make their dreams come true.
Please see "What's New?" below.
What's New?
The Future is Here. Make the Future Work for You!
- The future is opening up right in from of our eyes every second that passes.
- Is the future that you desire coming towards you?
- There is a saying, "You cannot change others and the past..."
- However, you can change yourself and your future.
- Raise your awareness of where you are going and develop strategies now!
- Your SEP Coach Sachiyo Kawasaki will run with you as you develop your strategies for Goal Setting.
- You take an inventory of you life up to the present.
- Then, you learn to better understand yourself by learning about your preferences in how you relate to others, how you process and make use of information, how you make decisions, and how you organize yourself.
- You will identify your vision for your future, i.e. what you will be doing.
- You will create your own guide to eliminate the gap between the present and the future.
- The guide is called the Personal and Professional Development Action Plan based on the SMART Goal Setting method.
- All you have to do is to implement the Personal and Professional Development Action Plan and act on it.
- A program lasts for approximately three months comprising 16 hours of one-on-one coaching and assistance via e-mail to create your Personal and Professional Development Action Plan.
- Separate arrangements for follow-ups and maintenance may be arranged.
- E-mail: info@ipd-inter.com
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