In the December 2024 Newsletter
  A Personal Message & Gift / Look Back Again / Events

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Another year has flown by. Was it all that you wanted? All that you needed? Before this year is over, take a precious moment to STOP and Look Back Again (see my Practical Pointers below). Then take a real break, whatever your schedule and budget permit. Whether it’s for 5 minutes or a few days, a message about creating your future is waiting to come to you. In this in-between time, be open. When the message comes, write it down and reflect.

May you experience the magic of the holidays. Slow down, look back, appreciate your blessings, and recharge so you can get all you want in the New Year.

Happy Holidays!
Theresa and the Team at Technology and Management Solutions

My Gift to You

The best way to predict the future is to create it. Now is the time to affirm your plan for the New Year. I’m conducting a FREE Lighting Session to preview the process of creating your future. Come work together and establish your roadmap for reaping the real rewards in your career and life. Stay tuned for details on the day-long workshop.

Practical Pointers for Looking Back Again

Look back again on the year and assess your progress by asking, “How are things going?” Last year at this time, I asked myself and you a similar question. What did you find?

	Recognize that assessment is valuable and provides great benefits.
	Read Chapter 6, Assess Progress, in Pursuit of Passionate Purpose for useful suggestions on tools for personal and organizational assessment.
	Take the Progress Inventory™.
	Appreciate the progress you have made. Count your blessings. Be grateful.
	Reward yourself for any progress, big or small.
	Pause and recharge. A message about creating your future is waiting to come to you in some down time. What does your vision of the future include? Be open and when the message comes, write it down and reflect.
	Determine what you want to change. How can you fill the gap between where you are and where you want to go? This is the basis for establishing your new plan.

In the next edition of Szczurek Success Strategies, we will Look Ahead and help you create the plan to get where you want to go.

Summary

Look back and appreciate your progress. Pause, recharge, and visualize where you want to go next. Then get ready to look ahead and create the plan to get there. You don’t have to go alone — get a coach or advisor to help you on the journey. Attend one of my sessions as a way to get started.

Selected Events

January 23, 2025. FREE Lightning Session: Create Your Future. Led by Dr. Theresa Szczurek. 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM MT. Location: Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, 6320 Lookout Road, Boulder. To register, RSVP to Karenhmcgee@skybeam.com. Learn more at BPW of Colorado.

January 27, 2025. Private Directors Association. Social at the Marriott DTC. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT. Meet other like-minded executives serving on private corporate boards. Register now.

Book Theresa to Speak, Facilitate, Coach, and Consult

Theresa’s engaging presence, original stories, actionable insights, humor, wide-ranging experiences, and practical pointers have earned her top speaker and consultant rankings at many conferences and events. Learn more at TMSworld.com and see a sample of Theresa’s speaking programs.

As Shawn Parker of Elder Outreach said, “I love how engaging and actionable your session was! I’ve been looking for a session like this for a long time!”

Theresa M. Szczurek, Ph.D.
C-Level Executive, Certified Corporate Director, Certified Management Consultant®, Executive Coach, Speaker, and Colorado CIO of the Year

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