Journaling Jem™ for the Day from the Original Journaling Jems™ 

This is fun, just let your imagination flow.  If you were an animal, what type of animal would you be and why.  Having trouble picking just one, write lots of them. 

If I were an animal, I’d be a soft Teddy Bear.  [didn’t say it had to be a real animal!], because then I would belong to someone and get cuddles all the time.

Training goals can be difficult to meet both with the challenge of finding suitable training, and finding the time to fit it into already busy schedules.  Add that to finding meaningful training that sticks and the challenge becomes even greater.

Peebles Pursuits, Inc / The Journaling Jenius™ has a solution for you. We offer a unique, highly effective approach with customized, affordable, on-site training with built-in follow-up coaching!

The benefits of training an administrative team include increased team effectiveness, cohesiveness, and a strengthened support network within your company.

Our customized workshops focus on building strength and techniques in the following areas:–

• Confident Communication – Everyone can be a better communicator.  Learn communication techniques, active listening and negotiation skills.
• Powerful Presentations – Find out how to engage an audience and have fun presenting.  Overcome fears; increase confidence and get tips & tricks to becoming a better presenter.
• Galvanize Your Goals – Setting a goal is the first step, achieving the goal is the finish line.  Learn how planning, support & accountability; knowing the purpose behind your goal and removing limiting beliefs & obstacles can get you there faster.
• Six Thinking Hats® Plus One – Edward de Bono’s concept with a twist take communication and teamwork to a new level.  Create a common language, build rapport; and become a master at conflict management.
• Women’s Leadership – Leading takes focus. Women stepping into leadership roles face specific issues in the corporate environment.  Learn how to maintain life balance; use support systems successfully; and take action to get results.

Call today to find out how you can bring effective and on-going training into your organization.

E-mail – info@TheJournalingJenius.com

Phone – 408-859-PINK (7465)

If someone besides yourself is the decision maker, please share his/her contact information and we will be happy to follow-up for you and get you the training you deserve.

When I was little I …….

Jem™ for the Day from the Original Journaling Jems™

Start a sentence with When I was little I……  Write about what you liked, thought,  did, saw, dreamed…. Then write about what you like, think, do, see and dream today.

Referral System – Journaling Jem™ for the Day from Journaling Jems™ for the Business Professional

Do you have a referral system in place?  Do your customers know about it?  Is it working?  How could you improve it?  What are other businesses like yours doing?

If I were a flower……. – Jem™ for the Day from the Original Journaling Jems™

This is fun, just to let your imagination flow.  If you were a flower, what type of flower would you be and why.  Having trouble picking just one, write lots of them.  If I were a flower, I’d be a Sweet Pea, because they are soft and pretty and smell really nice and lots of them are pink!!!

Legal Structure – Journaling Jem™ for the Day from Journaling Jems™ for the Business Professional –  Have you decided on the legal structure for you company? LLC?  S Corp? C Corp? Or the equivalent in your area / country.  If not, what do you need to do to get this organized?  If so, is it still working for you?  Do you need to make any changes?

Maybe today you just need to do some research.  Or, if you are a Corporation in the U.S.  remember that today – March 15th – is Tax Day.

How? – Journaling Jem™ for the Day from Journaling Jems™ for the Business Professional – How is a great question to ask to stimulate your unconscious to bring you the answers you need.  Think about any business problem or issue.  Write a list of as many How? questions as you can think of that relate to it.

Some examples…. How can I generate more revenue today? How can I give better customer service? How do I increase traffic to my website?

You can also use this same technique for personal problems or issues.
For example….. How can I eat more healthily?  How can I find time to exercise?  How can I spend quality time with my friends and family?

Do you want to make 2010 a banner year for your business?

Do you like to learn in a fun environment? With chocolate?

Now is your last chance to register at the holiday special price of just $147 for a full day workshop. An incredible price.

My coach has convinced me that I must raise my prices in 2010. I have to practice what I preach and I often find myself telling my clients that they are undervaluing their services. I am, however, offering the holiday special price up until 12/24. And this is valid for any future workshop.

Currrently, regular tuition is $297 which is discounted to $197 for pre-registration.

In 2010, the regular tuition will be $397, with a pre-registrations discount price of $247.

There may be occasional specials, but nothing as low as $147.

One reason for this is that in the workshops I offer special “In Workshop” pricing that is not available any other time. This is a way to reward people who take action.

If you would like to purchase a registration prior to 12/24 at the $147 price, please let me know.

This offer is NOT available on my website, so contact me directly via email judy.peebles@TheJournalingJenius.com or phone 408-859-PINK (7465).

But wait……there’s more……the first 5 who register before 12/22 will receive a deck of Journaling Jems for the Business Professional cards (a $25 value) to keep for yourself or give as a gift. I will even put a bow on it, add a gift card with your message and send it to the gift recipient for you.

AND…. these lucky first 5 will also be able to bring a friend for just $50!!!!

Here is info on upcoming workshops. I still have space in both the December workshops, if you let me know asap. And… ppssstt…..the December “In workshop” special offer will be incredible!!!

Give yourself a gift this Holiday Season.

1-Day Workshops – San Jose, CA 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.

Create Your Vision Board Sun, Dec 27, 2009

Money Matters Mon, Dec 28, 2009

Galvanize Your Goals Sat, Jan 23, 2010 or  Mon, Jan 25, 2010

Branding “U” Sat, Feb 27, 2010 or Mon, Mar 1, 2010

TBD Sun, Mar 28, 2010 Mon, Mar 29, 2010

TBD Sat, Apr 24, 2010 Mon, Apr 26, 2010

Other topics under consideration for 2010 are Focus on Financials and Selling is NOT a Dirty Word! And a repeat of the very popular Six Thinking Hats® Plus One.

Happy Holidays.

– Experience the positive power of the pen!

Judy Peebles The Journaling Jenius™

www.TheJournalingJenius.com 408-859-PINK (7465)

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You have a project to do or an idea for a new product, service or book.  The blank page can sometimes be daunting.

Storyboarding with Post-it® notes is fun and easy.  It helps with the creative process and can provide a way to organize ideas.  It’s less restrictive than making a list or an outline.  It can help define your “Elephant Bites” of a project or book.

In the 1930’s the Walt Disney Studio developed a methodology referred to as storyboarding.

For more info go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storyboard,

Unless you’re making a movie and need pictures, Post-it® notes work well for thoughts and ideas. 

First, find a place for your storyboard.  You can use a wall or a large piece of paper.  Sketch paper or flipchart paper works really well for this.  Take a Post-it® pad and jot down ideas – one per note and stick them on the wall.  At this point the organization doesn’t matter.  You can do this brainstorm in one sitting or over time.  I keep a storyboard going for my Journaling Jems^TM and add to it as the ideas come to me.

            Once you have all your ideas out, you can move the notes around and organize them.   When I have my fifty-two ideas for a set of Jems^TM, then I organize them into four suits.  If you are working on a big project, you could even use different colored notes for sections and sub-sections.

            Then step back and figure out what action to take.  For instance, if you have used this process to outline chapters in a book, you could pick one chapter and create a storyboard just for that chapter.  Or if you are ready, just start writing that chapter, then the next, and so on.

What if you don’t have a large piece of paper?  I have done storyboarding on closet doors in hotel rooms or on a page in my journal.  Actually, sticking the notes in my journal means I can carry it with me and work on it anywhere, anytime I have a new idea.

Have fun!!!

Judy Peebles

The Journaling Jenius^TM

www.TheJournalingJenius.com

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I’m sure most of you have heard the question:- How do you eat an elephant?  And the answer:- One bite at a time!

This is an old time management adage.   If the elephant is a project you need to complete, you have to complete it one bite or action at a time.

Sometimes that feels easier said than done.  So let’s break it down further.

• 1. Define the Elephant – First you need to define your project. Be specific. Make sure you know the scope of what you plan to accomplish. A good question to ask is – How will I know I’ve completed this project? For instance, when I’m creating my Journaling Jems^TM, I feel that I’ve finished when the file is sent to the printers. Then I just have to wait for them to be delivered.
• 2. Set a Deadline – If your project doesn’t have a deadline, you’ll feel less compelled to complete it. Make it a realistic deadline, but something that is a stretch for you. For instance, a lot of people say they will write a book one day. One day isn’t a deadline. But in 3 years is too long and 30 days may be too short for most. Sometimes an external deadline can be helpful. For example, on my first set of Journaling Jems^TM, my sister, Diannna who does all the design work, was going on vacation. I needed to get them to her before her vacation so she could finish them and get them to the printers.
• 3. What are the bites – Break the project down into edible chunks. You can create a list or a mindmap for this. Or brainstorm with post-it notes and create a storyboard. Once these are organized, give each step a deadline. Be sure to include steps that you can delegate and make sure you get commitment on the deadline when you delegate them.
• 4. Right now – Being in motion is powerful. Look at your steps and pick one that you can complete right now! If not now, then at least within the next 24 hours.
• 5. Accountability – Set up an accountability system. This may be as simple as telling a friend, I’m going to get this done by Tuesday and have them call you on Tuesday to check in. Having a coach is a great accountability system. I give my clients homework and because they know I will ask them about their homework on our next call, they tell me that they are more compelled to complete everything before our call.

Good luck with your elephants!!!

Next time – Storyboarding with post-it notes.

Judy Peebles

The Journaling Jenius^TM

www.TheJournalingJenius.com

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