“Talking” and “Connecting your head and heart while Communicating” are very different.

For those who learn to truly connect while communicating, the rewards are great, both financially and personally. Those rewards are real and well within YOUR grasp right now, regardless of your age, education, background, or job.

You can improve the way you communicate with yourself, which will help you connect to others so you CAN succeed

Years ago I wanted to develop my own business. I decided I would have to research and figure it out if I was going to make it happen. I thought I had to do it alone and I also believed that when you want something done right you have to do it yourself.  Right?

Being a Solopreneur is lonely at best; every day sitting behind your computer toiling away for hours on end, and feeling as though you can’t delegate your work out. These are two concepts in your mind that will swallow you whole.

I was stuck in this mindset for a few years and although I loved my work, I felt like I was clinging to a sinking ship.  I will share tips with you on how to create your own Make It Happen Teams and how to delegate your work if that is what you’re after. Imagine creating a team of people who you can brainstorm with and working with others who will offer you the support you need to get where you want to go in your business or in your life.

Believe me, if I can do it after a traumatic brain injury, so can you.  Keep watch for future postings on this topic. You will gain so many insights and knowledge it will make your head swim with excitement!

When I saw how my personal beliefs kept me from living the kind of life I knew I was meant to live, I knew I needed to change my thoughts. It was more than just the urge to change, it was a feeling of urgency that brought me to this conclusion that I explain in my book, Connecting Faith’ Hope and Love.

Second, I knew that if I wasn’t disciplined enough to follow through with what I said I would do that my mind would give me all kinds of excuses as to why I “wasn’t able” to make better choices for myself. I wanted accountability.

Have you ever met anyone who didn’t want to be accountable? They want to do things their way. They usually blame others and they don’t listen to how others think or feel. By understanding your own truth, being accountable for your own thoughts, you begin to OWN your STUFF….the good, the bad and yes, even the ugly, because the reality of life is that we all struggle in some way. We all look for love and acceptance in similar ways.

You can become someone of high self worth, the kind of person who does exactly what they say they will do because you desire to live from a place of high integrity, and true wisdom.

I also relied on the best coaches to teach the different skills I wanted to learn. For instance, when I wanted to become a radio show host I learned from Teleseminarian Guru Alex Mandossian. When I wanted to help people see the desires of their heart more clearly, I learned from Dream Coach Marcia Weider. When I wanted to write a book I learned how to do it from the Author of one of the highest selling books, Chicken Soup for The Soul, Mark Victor Hansen. Today, as a Keynote Speaker and Seminar Director for Women’s Information Network, I rely on one of my best coaches Max Simon to guide me in the process of serving others while creating wealth at the same time.

I want to give you 5 free MP3 that will help you take several great steps toward enjoying your life.

You’ll discover how to:

These audio’s will allow you to open your mind up to truth. To new possibilities of using your God-given talents to spawn a new and exciting future. Just take 1 minute right now to log into the site with your name and email address and you’ll get the link to start listening right away.

Thank you for visiting and we hope you come back often, but if not, you’ll at least have 5 free audios to share with your friends IF you put your name and email into the boxes below for your free gift that I trust will inspire you to move into a more positive and productive life.

God’s Abundant Blessings,

Kellie

For review – there are 5 qualifications I look for in a great leader:

1. Do they draw a clear line between what they will do and won’t do, not what they can or can’t do?

2. Do they influence others in heart-felt ways and live out their BEST in all they do?

3. Do they follow through with what they say they will do?

4. Do they make it easy for others to follow their lead? and finally…

5. Do they give to others from their heart and not just for show?

Today’s culture has shifted to a more socially conscious society. People caring about people and wanting to see change that is clear, concise and filled with hope. People want to listen to those that are emotionally connected, speaking to the heart of what matters. These leaders are not listed in any particular order as they are all equally and vitally as important to our world as they are to me personally.

1. Derek Sivers – Founder of CDBaby, who treats work as play. He believes that whatever scares you, you should simply go and do it. He loves to learn, is a minimalist (meaning he is happy living with little) and Derek brought simplified leadership into our lives through T.E.D. with one simple video of a guy dancing while others followed. Derek continues to mentor and inspire us with each of his, often comical, profound views points of leadership.

2. Scott Martineau – Founder of ConsciousOne. A fabulous heart-centered speaker who knows how to help you bring increase to your life. He is a true conscious, benevolent leader who creates high performance systems for leading experts in the fields of personal and professional development. Scott is a gifted speaker who exemplifies great speaking, just by speaking, whether there is a stage or not.

3. Max Simon – Founder of GetSelfCentered. The name isn’t what you think. Most would relate it to selfishness and being self sufficient, but Max teaches to be grounded to the source of life and to center yourself with the spirit of your creator so you are never alone. His teachings are profoundly gratifying and you are able to consistently build upon his astounding business systems for your own business.

4. Oprah Winfrey – Founder of OWN. Okay, so she’s not a stage presenter, and I realize that Oprah’s show was either something you loved or hated, but what I find so refreshing was her entrance into the on-line world and how humbling it was for her. Nothing could have prepared her for this huge step, but she is doing it with as much grace as she possibly can. She made my list last year for the simple fact that she lives her truest self even in the public eye. She exceeds her own expectations of what she can accomplish in life and isn’t afraid to tackle the impossible.

5. Jeni Stepanek – Founder of MattieOnLine. If you have not heard Jeni speak, do not wait. She will captivate your heart on the subject of peace, but it is not easy for her from her wheelchair. Her youngest son, Mattie, became a phenom by the young age 13, writing poetry and becoming an advocate for world peace. When you hear mom Jeni speak, you would understand where he got some of his courage from, although I doubt she would take credit. Mattie died at the age of 13, from the same disease her 3 other children died from, which one can’t even imagine what she’s been through, but Jeni shares personal stories of courage and coping tips dealing with tragedy. Mattie’s message became hers, and as a side note, Oprah Winfrey’s was one of Mattie’s closest friends.

6. Paula Fellingham – Founder of WomensInformationNetwork and WomensGlobalSummit. An amazing speaker who is engaging women worldwide in experiencing a transformation of consciousness. Transforming the lives of millions of women around the world will help prevent illiteracy, poverty and hunger. I am honored to be sharing in the joy of assisting women in personal growth, as we create summits together and to share a platform with her in the future.

7. Kelly Falardeau – Founder of MyKellyF. Kelly maybe fairly new on the scene but you would never know it. A best selling author for her latest book ‘Self Esteem Doesn’t Come In a Bottle’, her speaking career has taken off. As burn survivor, Kelly feels quitting was never an option for her. She was burned over 75% of her body at the age of 2, and this sparked a determination in her that will make you question what on earth you ever have to complain about. She will make you laugh, cry and dance in your seat while she shares her stories and inspires you to accept the beauty you have inside of you.

8. Dennis Cummins – Chiropractor and Lead Trainer for Peak Potentials. Dennis has a heart that seems more broad than the Atlantic ocean, which matches his passion for helping others. He teaches that there are as many successes as failures in life and that nothing is more important that lifting up the relationships you build. His ability to command a room and garner people’s attention is what changes lives around the world.

9. Gary Karp – A spokesman for the uniquely-abled, Gary creates an interactive environment from his wheelchair to discuss topics that are often uncomfortable and challenging. His contributions on stage brings deep understanding to a workplace and entertainment to the audience. A wonderful person to get to know.

10. Joyce Meyer – Founder of the Joyce Meyer Ministries. God’s Love is the foundation for this amazing speaker. Joyce is like the Aunt that every kid dreams of having in their family. She is down to earth, full of life and gives you the kick in the pants you need to get beyond yourself. Joyce has the ability to bring you into a focus of heart-centered virtues and being more like Jesus.

So there you have it, my list for the most profound speakers in 2011 dealing with matters of the heart. These folks are the real deal when it comes to love and life.

If you find this article helpful feel free to forward it on or use it any way you see fit.  I just ask that you keep my name and web address attached to it.  Abundant Blessing in 2012!!

My family and I moved into a new home in South Carolina last week.  It was a huge move half way across the country and I was very excited about it because I believe change is good for the soul.

I tend to manifest both the positive and the negative events in my life extremely well.  There are many different phrases we trainers have for this such as; prayer and meditation, setting intentions, making dreams a reality, the law of attraction, taking ownership, reaping what you sow… but how does it really work?

What is manifesting? It is an indication of the existence, reality, or presence of something.  This “something” can be an illness, a relationship, a paycheck, or even a move across the country!

When I pray I do it believing that the desires of my heart are already becoming a reality.  I make a conscious decision to pray with a deep conviction that my prayers are already being answered.  Most people have to have concrete evidence in order to believe in something.  I however, believe in manifesting because I see my desires already in motion in my mind and I am grateful for the outcome EVEN IF in some cases it takes years before I can experience it.  In my latest book, Connecting, Faith, Hope and Love, you can read how I developed the skill of manifesting, and how you too can experience it for yourself in just 10 minutes a day.

My most recent manifestations are personal, however, I’d like to share a couple of them with you if that’s okay.  This past June I asked my family to believe that a move into a much larger home, in a much larger area, in a much warmer climate, with tremendous connections and greater opportunities was possible.  That was asking a LOT I knew, but I also knew that over the years we had all wanted to move, and had only ‘wished’ it to be so.  Wishful thinking is not the same as manifesting, or preparing for an outcome.  Wishful thinking is simply waiting around, and more than likely complaining because your wish hasn’t happened yet.

I knew that if I could encourage my husband and teenage daughter, and connect them to the  BELIEF that it was possible, that it would be different this time.  The most challenging step to manifesting anything is to see it as already being in existence in  your mind. That takes greater faith.  I’m not talking about a magic Genie. I’m talking about a God who encourages us to believe that, “all things are possible”.

Belief is one thing, taking action on a level of deep faith is quite another.  It’s stepping out of your comfort zone even when you think you might sink.  If you want something you cannot sit idly by and wait for it to come along. You MUST plan and prepare with courage and faith.  This means staying positive and trusting.  How do I know this?  The Bible talks of manifesting, but never once does it say to do nothing. In fact, it says to ‘Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established’.

Plan by committing first, then prepare by moving into action to make your dreams become a reality.

Back to my story…

By November, we not only moved south into a much larger, more beautiful home, but this move has also brought incredible opportunities. While we were unloading boxes into our new home I stopped for 10 minutes just to sit quiet and thank God for every big and little experience we were having, as well as the big and little experiences we were going to have because of living here.  I manifested having Thanksgiving dinner with my married children (who lived out-of-state) and believed we would be together for the first time in 10 years.  In my prayer I also told God I was thankful that we would meet someone who could steer us in the right direction, thankful that we could get familiar with our new surroundings quickly and that someone was going to help get us connected with people we could serve in our new community.

That same afternoon, while we were standing outside a store picking up a chair we had purchased, there was a gentleman who noticed our Michigan license plate. He commented that he was originally from Michigan.  He also noticed that our car was purchased in the same town where he currently worked.  As we continued to talk we also discovered that he was in the Navy (like my husband), and that they were attached to the same military base.  This next “coincidence” is the most AMAZING part.  When we told him where we chose to live and which house we lived in, he lit up like a tree and informed us that he was the original owner of our home (purchased 20 yrs ago) here in SC.  Out of 14,000 people in this busy little town do you think it was sheer coincidence we ran into him!?

Just a few days after being here I stopped again for my usual quiet time with God and said a heart-felt prayer of thanksgiving for the new opportunities that are coming our way.  That same evening I received a phone call from an organization called Women’s Information Network (WIN).   I was invited to be the Event Director for the North and South Carolina for WIN.  I was ecstatic because I will be helping to strengthen women and their families, or businesses world-wide, through education, enlightenment and entrepreneurship.  In doing so my team will be doing our best to educate, with the goal of eradicating illiteracy and hunger.  This is an amazing opportunity to give back. (If you’re in the Charlotte NC, or Greenville SC, area let me know so you can attend!)

There are more blessings than I can count, but I think you get the picture. Please don’t think I share these things to boast. I am sharing my own experiences of what manifesting with steadfast belief, combined with taking action has done for me, and can and WILL do for you as well. It takes just 10 minutes a day to instill this powerful mindset.

This Thanksgiving holiday won’t you consider what you want for your life?

1. Get clear

2. Thank God for what you have and what will be brought into your life

3. Hold the belief in your heart and mind that it will happen no matter how long it takes

4. Plan and prepare for the outcome.

To learn more about this topic subscribe to my 5 FREE Radio Shows above (and to the right) because each of these interviews talks about dreams being fulfilled, and seeing the unique outcomes of them.  Regardless of what anybody else may tell you, your desires are important.  Act on them today with the steadfast belief in the outcome you desire.  Don’t let another day go by without manifesting with thanksgiving from your heart.  And don’t forget to comment below and share this message with a friend.  Abundant Blessings and HAPPY THANKSGIVING! <3  

Kelly says, “I help people take the “T” out of can’t.”

Kelly is a burn survivor of an accident at the age of 2, when 75% of her body was burnt.  Regardless, listening to her is powerfully motivating because she does not let circumstances dictate her success. In fact, she was selected out of 1500-women to compete in a model search competition and won the People’s Choice award. She also won the Fierce Woman of the Year 2010 award and was featured on the cover of Be Fabulous.

“Just because you aren’t perfect, it doesn’t mean you aren’t beautiful.” says Kelly, who’s scars are evident, but clearly accepted.

Kelly has been featured on television, magazines and radio shows and if you didn’t hear her interview on my show the other night you have got to take some time to log in on the right.  You’ll hear 5 incredible interviews for free, including one of my favorites with Kelly.  She is also the author of ‘No Risk No Rewards’, the story of how she went from near-death to success.

Kelly wrote her second book ‘Self Esteem Doesn’t Come in a Bottle’ and it launches TODAY!  Kelly has been approached by women who said they had something magical in a bottle that would make her scars disappear and make her beautiful. She knew there was no way her scars would disappear; she knew her self-esteem had to come from her heart and soul.

Kelly’s new book transforms lives (I can attest to that personally) and helps women learn how to feel Greater than Great, just like she does. This book is also great for the teenagers in your life who may struggle with their own inner beauty and self-worth. It not only has Kelly’s secrets to self-esteem and real action steps you can take to transform your own life, but also has secrets from 50 of her friends (yes, I’m in it too)!

I want to help Kelly to share her message with youth and adults around the world by asking you to share this email with your friends/family.  Let’s help her make this well-deserved book, an Amazon bestseller by purchasing her book ‘Self Esteem Doesn’t Come in a Bottle’ today, Oct 25th, at: www.mykellyf.com.

Thank you friend!

HERE’S THE LETTER…

“Since speaking to you both last lots has happened in my life, and I am wondering if we can do a call sooner rather than later.  We will be moving so I have a million and one things to do before we head south in 3 weeks. If we wait, it won’t happen for over a month.

Ladies, I must be insane to even be considering starting one more project at this time.  Between my husband’s company taking on new clients that I serve, to the team I oversee, to creating products for my own company of Connecting, doing PR work, getting my daughter through her last homeschooled year, and now moving. Any one in their right mind would snap – right?  But it all feels amazing to me.

There is something in me that is so ‘over the top’ right now.  Is it an obsession?  I really don’t know. I literally can’t hold a normal conversation with anyone (especially in these past few weeks) without hearing every word as something wonderful to create that can help so many people.

It’s like I was hit with a bolt of lightening or something….. creativity I guess you could say, and now every idea comes bubbling up from inside of me and suddenly I’m speaking in tongues during the conversation. I say that metaphorically because no one else understands what I’m talking about, and I can’t explain it well enough to them as to why I thought the conversation we were just having is so amazing or powerful.  To them its just their ‘venting’ or ‘talking’, but to me it’s all beauty, surrender and love, amazing grace, on and on, and then immediately I think, “Wow, this could easily be turned into a product that could change lives.”

I know you both know what I’m talking about.  It’s just that I honestly feel like I can’t control my desire to create when this happens. I can only describe it as labor pains before the birth of a new baby that will bring so much fulfillment and joy and yet its incomprehensible because there is no time.

Is this what it feels like to lose it?  Could I be insane already and not realize it? Perhaps, but I’d rather think of it as a blessing that is more powerful than anything I’ve ever experienced in my life. I even wonder if this is, on a very small scale, the way God felt when he created the world, or how he still feels each time something new is created. It’s purely indescribable.

So that is where I’m at ladies. If this has frightened you my apologies. If not, then lets schedule a call asap. I have Tuesday of next week fairly open but that is the only day. Pick a time if that works for you and I’ll do my best to work around it.  I will record our call in case it’s brilliant – and we want to air it or create a bonus product out of it as a planning session for other entrepreneurial women who want to create. We can talk about whether or not a series is what we want to do or if just one call is sufficient.

Okay, I’m not going to re-read this because I don’t want to know how truly nuts it does sound. Denial is priceless when you have a lot going on. lol But if it frightens you and you’d rather not work together I will understand so don’t hesitate to be honest.

Abundant Blessings,”

Kellie

Why would I share such personal information with the world?

Maybe you are in the 2% of those who feel the need to constantly create but are held back by fear.  Maybe you too know the sting of pain when someone tells you your dream is just a silly idea or your idea is a silly dream.

There are plenty of others who DO understand and you are not alone.  If you are one of US….you need to connect!

Drop your name and email in to the right so we can keep in touch.  Comment below so we know who you are so we can tell you that your dream DOES matter.

It’s not always easy to take a trip when you have a tremendous amount going on in your work life, and your personal life, but if you are planning and preparing ahead of time you can relax while you vacation and make money.

I’ve always thought of myself as a moderately organized person, so what happens before I leave to go on a trip?  I shared in this video how important it is to plan and prepare so you can relax while you are away, knowing your company can still run, or your house hold will remain in tact.

Here are a few personal items to get organized before leaving on any journey. I hope you find them helpful.

• Be sure to leave emergency numbers where you can be reached by your staff or relatives

• Take enough money for tolls, cash on hand and credit if needed.

• Stock your car with:

• Favorite pre-bagged healthy snacks and lots of clean fruit

• A cooler with water and favorite drinks.

• CD’s, MP3′s, DVD’s, DVD Player, Games, Colored pencils, crayons, a few coloring books, sticker books, travel games, travel journal for older kids

• To avoid the difficulty of hauling in a suitcase for every person into a hotel for the 1 night stops, just pack an overnight bag that each person contributes to. This way you take one suitcase of clothes in.

• Do bring one small toiletry bag with everyone’s products

• Do be sure to grab a sweater or jacket for cooler evenings.

• Have motion sickness medicine handy to prevent illness

• Have an extra trash bag in back for kids to throw away empty containers or paper

• Bring a First Aid kit because you just never know when you might need to help someone out

• Have a tool bag, a jack and jumper cables in the trunk

Thanks to great sites like Go Florida, you can find check lists to stay organized with

Check them out!

Trip Check List
Whether traveling by car, plane or train – this printable packing check list is a must.

Trip Check List for Kids
Carry-on advice and packing “must haves” for every age child from babies to teens.

Hopefully you have found some great ideas for your next journey, whether on business or for pleasure. And don’t forget to make your own list of what to do before you return to the office.  Just choose the top 2 priority items until you get caught up on your rest.

Now that I am back in the swing of things after a 3000 mile trip – I get to open the mail I’ve received about my newest book, Connecting Faith, Hope and Love ~ Wake Up to a New Life!  I am blessed to say it’s changing lives.