In the July 2005 Newsletter:
  Passion News / Lance’s Secret / The L in Sunflower / Events

Passion News!

Media Highlights. Tune into Theresa on “The Positive Living Show” with host Patricia Raskin. Broadcast on www.voice.voiceamerica.com at 3:00 PM EDT on Saturday, July 23rd.

The Tour Rolls On. After making over 50 presentations in 10 states and giving hundreds of media interviews on TV, radio and the Internet, Theresa completed the first phase of the book tour, which began in January. Here’s what is being said:

	“If you’re really ready for the clarity you’ve been seeking regarding how to find your passionate purpose, ATTEND this workshop.” — Marlo Oliver after attending Theresa’s workshop at the Women’s Economic Development Agency in Atlanta with other business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
	“Heartfelt thanks to you. Your skill in presenting Turning Innovation into Income as the Pursuit of Passionate Purpose was much appreciated as it offered valuable insight and inspiration.” — Angie Morrissey, Co-Chair, Boulder Marketing Group.
	“This program inspires one to pursue their dream, or to dream! It shows you how. Yes, there is a way to do it.” — Jerry Spriggs, consultant from Oregon, after attending Theresa’s workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly in Fort Worth.

Even Lance has a Coach

Would Lance Armstrong be on the verge of winning his 7th Tour de France without his team of support people and his coach? The best of the best know this secret to success. Perhaps this is not so much a secret, but a well known and too-little-followed fact. It is your connections with the proper people that move you above and beyond. That is why the “Connections Strategy” is so essential

Here are some Practical Pointers:

	Review. Take a look at the significant people in your life. Who plays what roles? Are you missing certain kinds of support? Do you have the right coach?
	Adjust. Make some decisions on who should be part of your projects and life. Sometimes people really want to move on, but need your permission to let go.
	Do it. Get a new coach — not just any coach — the right one for you and your situation.

Why risk not having the right coach? Don’t try to do it alone. Theresa is a Certified Organization Development Consultant and a sought-after coach. Contact us to learn more about the ‘Pursuit of Passionate Purpose’ coaching program.

The L in Sunflower

Passionate Pursuers, people who successfully find and pursue a worthwhile purpose with intense interest, enthusiasm, and dedication, have nine winning traits. Consistent with the bold flower on the cover of Pursuit of Passionate Purpose, each trait aligns with a letter in the word SUNFLOWER. Over each of nine months of 2005, this newsletter highlights a ‘Sunflower’ characteristic. Take the Self Inventory on p. 54 of Pursuit of Passionate Purpose to assess how well you are doing with these traits.

L – Live the 2-4-6″ Pursuit of Passionate Purpose formula. The “2-4-6” rule is the basis for a rewarding life. Here is WHAT it is in a nutshell. For help in learning HOW to apply this to your life and produce extraordinary results, read the book and get involved in Theresa’s ‘Pursuit of Passionate Purpose’ coaching program.

USE THE TWO-STEP FORMULA FOR A REWARDING LIFE

1. Follow the four-stage process which is iterative and ongoing.
2. Apply the six success strategies which facilitate movement through the process.

FOLLOW THE PROVEN FOUR-STAGE PROCESS

1. Know and Nurture the Person. Get to know who you are and nurture your whole self.
2. Find Passionate Purpose. Foster passion, align it with a worthwhile purpose, and commit fully to the purpose.
3. Pursue Purpose. Develop and focus on implementing a plan by persistently involving people in partnership, resources, and communication.
4. Assess Progress. Evaluate progress, recognize success, appreciate, and determine what’s next.

APPLY THE SIX SUCCESS STRATEGIES

1. Polarity Strategy. Instead of seeing a polarity as a problem to solve, honor opposites in life and allow dynamic movement between interdependent poles.
2. Attraction Strategy. Hold a broad intention and remain open to the opportunities that are everywhere, while thinking, feeling passionately, and taking action to get what you want.
3. Persistence Strategy. Mindfully persevere with focused determination using a divide and conquer approach.
4. Allowing Strategy. Be clear on what you want and allow how you get it to unfold.
5. Connections Strategy. Bring the proper people and web of life along and lessen the impact of improper ones.
6. Pack Strategy. Pack energizers and remove hindrances for the journey.

Upcoming Events and Media Interviews

Theresa is taking the advice in her book, Pursuit of Passionate Purpose — pausing to regenerate and rejuvenate (as in the R in Sunflower) for the rest of July and August. Her normal speaking / consulting / coaching schedule resumes after Labor Day in September.

Be the BUZZZZ

Be a BUZZ AGENT about Pursuit of Passionate Purpose. A grass roots effort is the best way to build momentum. Please keep me in mind for speaking or consulting for business and organizational events and for media opportunities.

TAKE ACTION!

Don’t Just Wish for a Prosperous Year. Get the right coach to help you find and foster your passion, and the passion of the people in your organization. Let Technology and Management Solutions, the catalyst for your extraordinary results, help you and your organization thrive in these challenging times.

Thrive in 2005,
Theresa M. Szczurek, Ph.D.
CEO, entrepreneur, and author

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