The IT Girls Coach

(My village New Years Day 2009)

Here in Switzerland, I woke this morning and was delighted to open my curtains and be greeted by a snowy landscape and a blue sky. What a fabulous way to start the New Year!!!

But before I go out to enjoy it, I want to take a moment to wish you a wonderful 2009, full of love, laughter and opportunity!

I look forward to catching up with you soon.

Warmly,

Krissy

Women’s Career Success Series: Part 1. Setting Boundaries in the Office
Presented by Krissy Jackson

Date:Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Time: 01:00 PM — 02:00 PM EASTERN TIME

It is a fact that women tend to experience more difficulty setting boundaries than men do. We’re socialized in a way which makes it seem like we’re “bad” if we are too assertive. This webinar will teach you easy, but successful strategies for setting and enforcing your boundaries, and being liked and respected for doing so.

My clients often comment that they’re afraid that if they say “no” or speak out that their colleagues will not like them, or even heaven forbid, that they will become the office B**** that everyone loves to hate.

Do you sometimes feel like you are the office mouse? If you worry that you are not taken seriously at work, are afraid speak out when the situation calls, or lie in bed at night kicking yourself for being so timid, this webinar is for you.

If you don’t address this issues you will soon find that you:
• become overwhelmed
• have to work longer and longer hours to keep up
• become emotional - weepy or snappy
• loose the respect of your peers
• no longer enjoy your job
• burn out

The Presentation will cover:
• How to set and enforce your boundaries and be respected for it
• How to train others to respect your needs
• How to delegate with ease
• How to say yes and no - keeping everyone happy including yourself
• How to under-promise and over-deliver

Take on the challenge - I guarantee you that the rewards will be well worth it.

Sign up now  to join me on the 30th and learn how to start your year on the right foot.

I was driving along the side of the lake of Zug this morning, (Unfortunately, as is always the way at such times, I did not have a camera with me.) and I saw a duck standing on a rock jutting out of the water, it’s wings fully extended, enjoying the sensation of a breeze on its feathers - I swear I could practically see the thing grinning!!! Lined up in the water behind her/him were about four or five others, who apparently seemed to be waiting their turn.

It is miserable this morning, it is foggy, freezing cold and the weather cannot decide if it wants to rain or snow, but the ducks did not care, this momentary scene reminded me of why we too should live in the moment.

Career Development… Pre-Promotional Strategies that work!
Presented by Krissy Jackson

When vying for an internal promotion what you do in the 3 – 6 months preceding your interview will make all the difference to its outcome. And the suggestions I make for making changes in your current work habits might surprise you!

Who are you?
What makes you unique?
Who do you work best for/with?
Have you planned a route to follow?
Are you adapting, learning and growing?
…or are you chasing your tail as you try to figure out what others want from you?

Can you get promoted in the next three months? I have not yet worked with a client who did not achieve this goal, even those who came to me feeling as if they were not taken seriously at work.

This presentation will cover:

• Why you should be thinking about your promotions 6 months before you even apply for them
• Getting your “estate” in order
• Clearing current tolerations effortlessly
• How to make your appearance work for you
• Why you should go to work with the perspective that your boss works for you
• Strategies which will get you promoted regularly

Suggested Attendees: All business professionals

Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Time: 02:30 PM — 03:30 PM EASTERN TIME
Where: Webinar - You can call in from anywhere in the world!
 
Register here

I am a great supporter of ASHOKA - here is their latest news

BE A CHANGEMAKER - Support a leading social entrepreneur

For nearly three decades, Ashoka’s highly rigorous and effective selection process has identified and welcomed to our Global Network more than 2,000 Leading Social Entrepreneurs, or Ashoka Fellows, whose innovative solutions to social problems produce transformative, lasting impact.

We have just finished the process of vetting a new group of Leading Social Entrepreneurs from around the world. You have the unique opportunity to support their stipends.

YOU can be the critical partner who helps them fly

HOW?

1. Pick a social entrepreneur

Select them by region or issue

AFRICA / ASIA / EUROPE / SOUTH AMERICA / NORTH & CENTRAL AMERICA
EDUCATION / ENVIRONMENT / CIVIC ENGAGEMENT / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / HUMAN RIGHTS / HEALTH

2. Enable them to scale their impact with your support
You can support a whole stipend or give to a common fund. The average stipend amounts are calculated by regional cost of living estimates, specific Fellow needs and Fellowship considerations.
For inquiries or to get started, contact supportfellows@ashoka.org

3. Participate in changing the world
Follow the story of your leading social entrepreneur through regular updates. Share their stories with your family and friends. Contribute to making the world a better place.

CONTACT - ASHOKA  at supportfellows@ashoka.org OR CALL (703) 6008296

If you’d rather directly invest in Ashoka online, click here.
If you’re interested in learning more about Ashoka, visit www.ashoka.org or read our 2007 Summary of Results.

Check the Fellows on the ground in the Ashoka Travel Experience to Argentina: Watch the video.

From: Fortune Magazine Ask Annie 

The traditional male style doesn’t appeal to many women, says an eminent executive coach, and that’s okay. Women’s own style works just fine, if they let it.
By Anne Fisher, senior writer
October 10, 2008: 9:40 AM ET

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(Fortune) — Not long ago, in a workshop with a group of senior executives, coach Lois Frankel tried a little experiment.

“You look like a pretty powerful person,” she remarked, in a friendly tone, to one of the female honchos in the room. The woman reacted by demurring: “Who, me? No, no, I’m not really powerful…”

A few minutes later, Frankel made the same comment to a man in the group, whose executive rank was roughly the same as his female peer’s. His response was radically different. He preened a little, acknowledged the compliment, and accepted it as his due.

“Women are often uncomfortable using the word ‘power’ in relation to themselves, and no wonder,” says Frankel. “If we had to let men define power for us, we wouldn’t want it.”

Read full article here

Just how relevant are we?

Networking is very important to me and I realised recently that my contacts list was getting rather long and I was in fact not ‘in contact’ with most of the people on it.

What to do? There were three choices:

a) Be the proud owner of a long and completely useless list of names and email addresses. Most of whom I know little or nothing about and, who probably know just as much about me.

b) Delete everyone I am currently not in contact with, even though they were the ones who asked to be connected with me in the first place.

c) Start being ‘in contact’ Let my network know what I am doing and what to expect from me and provide them with at least one content rich, practical article on a monthly basis. Make offers that will be helpful in their career development and invite them to contact me regularly so that I might learn more about them and be a useful part of their network too.

Well of course put this way there was no contest and the business newsletter I discontinued two years ago due to lack of time was reborn.

The immediate response from my network was both valuable and at times amusing.

Read full newsletter here

Success Strategies for a Fulfilling Career

October Webinar: Setting Boundaries in the Office

Presented by Krissy Jackson

Date: 9th October
Time: 9pm Central European time
Place: Webinar - Details will be emailed upon registration
Cost: $25

It is a fact that women tend to experience more difficulty setting boundaries than men do. We’re socialized in a way which makes it seem like we’re “bad” if we are too assertive. This webinar will teach you easy, but successful strategies for setting and enforcing your boundaries and being liked and respected for doing so.

My clients often comment that they’re afraid that if they say “no” or speak out that their colleagues will not like them, or even heaven forbid that they will become the office B**** that everyone loves to hate.

Do you sometimes feel like you are the office mouse? If you worry that you are not taken seriously at work, are afraid speak out when the situation calls, or lie in bed at night kicking yourself for being so timid, this webinar is for you.

The Presentation will cover:

- The definition of boundaries in an office context.
- Why women find boundaries so difficult to put in place
- And, most importantly, what you can do if a lack of boundaries is standing between you and the career success you desire.

Boundaries are critically important to your success in life, both personally and professionally. They define who you are and who you are not. They empower you to value and respect yourself. And, when you do, others will as well. If you want to claim your place in this life, if you want to reach your goals, if you want to achieve the success you desire – it all starts with you.

Take on the challenge – I guarantee you that the rewards will be well worth it.

You will learn:

- How to set and enforce your boundaries and be respected for it
- How to train others to respect your needs
- How to delegate with ease
- How to say yes and no – keeping everyone happy including yourself
- How to under promise and over deliver
 
Click here to Register Now!

GET SMART! Try the bottom of the class on for size.

There’s a time and a place for everything. The same can be true when it comes to being smart. This is not about being dumb, but rather about being aware that there are many times in life when it pays to not be the smartest one in the group.

Read full newsletter here