Dear Elizabeth,
Remember that great group of girlfriends you had once...maybe in college or even back in grade school?
Do you have a similar group now? If so, fantastic. If not, why not?
Is it because you poo-poo women's groups? Maybe you went to a women's group once and it turned out to be
more of a pity party than a place of empowerment. Whatever the reason, you should know that women need other women. We need other women
to empower and teach us, to inspire us and to learn from. A strong support team of women help make us more confident, more successful
and feel
more loved.
Get that gaggle of girlfriends back! Come to the June 19 Passionality networking event. Attend a
Passionality in your own town or ask me about how you can start one where you
live. You have little to lose and so much to gain. Get moving!
Keep it Pink,
Elizabeth
PS. Wondering about "pink" as in "Keep it pink"? To me, pink means power, possibility and
passion. Pink is the color of all of these things and I want that for you too.
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"Am I Talking Too Much?"
No, I'm not referring to
myself here. I am referencing two separate comments from two different
women.
Remember when you were a sophomore in high school
and you decided not to raise your hand to answer the question about why birds
were such a frequent motif in Tess of the
D'Urbervilles, even though you read the book thoroughly and were pretty sure you knew the answer? Then, the annoying boy to
your right ended up answering the question (without raising his hand!) and you
felt annoyed with yourself for holding back. And, now here you are
twentyish (or more!) years later and you are still self-censuring.
What does it matter? Well, for one
thing- when you hold back from answering a question, sharing your opinion or
volunteering an idea, you deny other people the benefit of your insights. Read the rest of the article
here.
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Authentic Self success story--ITP reader Michele Austin shares:
Dear Elizabeth,
Let me tell you where I am at. Basically, I booted everyone out of my
life
who does not truly serve me well. I use to think that when a new friend needed
a favor...I should switch this and that around and do my best to help
them. You know I am a target for people
who over-schedule things
since I am not working? My point is...I noticed a few people around me who
don't do squat for anyone and they are ok people. I adopted this myself
and it works!
Everything is just so much easier in my life now. I notice something
different every day and to
be honest, I look for something different in me everyday. The Coaching Cards help me to focus,
otherwise I can get all over the place.
I believe it has taken me about 2 years (since Uncommon Confidence + In the Pink) to put 40 yrs in
perspective. I am so grateful to have you teach me about
my Authentic Self, which I never knew existed.
I really thought that if I was a good person (TO
OTHERS) then that would surely minimize any chance of me
getting hurt or mistreated....Guess what?
That's the best way to be hurt
and mistreated. You just can't put others FIRST.
When young people are
told to 'respect yourselves first or no one else is" they are never told HOW. That's just one of the special
gifts
that YOU give to all of us. You have given us many examples...with 'permission' to be careful with
ourselves. I have been thinking about you and thanking your spirit. I wanted you to know how well I
actually am.
Keep up the good
important work!
Your biggest fan,
Shelly (Michele)
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Success is spelled s-u-p-p-o-r-t t-e-a-m. Who's on yours?
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Upcoming
Opportunities-
what's ahead for your Authentic Self...
Do you need more energy,
less stress and increased confidence that you are making the right decisions? Do you give away your power to others,
Elizabeth? If any of this sounds like you, why not join the in-person Coaching Circle starting June 12 at Hammertown Barn
in Pine Plains, NY? We meet every other Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 pm. Contact me for more details or download the
registration form here.
Passionalities are
community-based support teams which meet
monthly. Upcoming:
Wednesday June 6 in Amenia, NY. Team Leader: Stephanie Stanton. Contact Stephanie for details.
Did you know that you see over 5000 ads per
day?
Ever wondered about the affect of those ads on your
(or your daughter's) self-esteem? Join me Wednesday June 13 at the Good Neighbors building in Sharon, CT. from 7-9 pm for a
viewing of
Killing Us Softly III
followed
by a
group discussion. Women's Support Services Director Judy Sheridan and
I will facilitate the discussion. F*ree and open to
the public!
Passionality Networking
Evening! Come with a friend, meet new friends!
Save the date: Tuesday June 19 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Irving Farm Coffeehouse in Millerton,
NY. Consider
bringing a dish to share but definitely RSVP to me so I can
get an accurate
headcount. I hope to see you there!
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Last Chance! June 6 deadline...
What's Your
Request? -This last section of
In
The Pink
alternates between What's Your
Request? and Cheers!
(a spotlight on readers taking Authentic Self actions)
The sad water bottle pictured here has no slogan, phrase or idea on its naked facade. What
would you put on it, Elizabeth? This
22 oz.water bottle w/built-in straw needs some words, some Authentic Self-inspired
thoughts to grace it.
Email me your
ideas by June 6. The words or phrases that come closest to incorporating
Authentic Self
and/or confidence building with the water bottle vessel will be in the June 13 issue
of In The Pink for YOU to vote on, anonymously, in an online survey. The owner of the winning idea will receive 4 fre*e water
bottles!: So, get those creative juices flowing!
*What's Your Request?, is available exclusively to In The
Pink
subscribers. What's Your Request? can be 'borrowed' by In The Pink readers. So, if you are looking for feedback on
an idea, seeking volunteers for a special project, want to promote a service or offering, email me for submission
details. Ask for the help you seek!
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May 30, 2007
Vol. V, Issue 6
Published every other Wednesday. You are on my list because you requested information from me, signed up for
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Teleclass or in-person program? What do you prefer? Can
I ask your opinion, Elizabeth? What do
you want to
see in my next program? I am looking for your input! Share your thoughts here and receive f*ree shipping on any order of Confident Women Coaching
Cards (within the US only, please!).
WANTED: Your stories! Tell me about a recent
Authentic Self triumph of yours! Include a picture, if you'd
like. It can be anything that was a win, success for you big or small. Let your story inspire
others!
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