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Please share with us, how do you turn your obstacles around to you good! 

I take a step back to see what good can come out of the situation, then go for it!

What is it that you do?  Let us know. 

~Valeri

We all are dealing with SOMETHING!  It may be getting better health, a family crisis, a turning point in our lives to do something different.

I suggest to take a step back....time out to THINK!  So many times we don't.  We are often in the "trying to deal with the thing" so we often miss the opportunity to transform a part of our lives we want to do.

Write down all the great things that can come from your situation.  Dig deep! You will find many gold nuggets waiting for you!

Take time to THINK

Write down the possibilities until one of them INSPIRE YOU!

Write down the action steps to make it happen!

Take the actions!

You have a pot of gold somewhere near you...and for many LOTS of Gold!

~Valeri

I am excited to participate in a new and powerful project and I want to take this opportunity to share it with you!  I am joining Toni Harris’s Turnaround Movement and will share my “turnaround” story in the upcoming book and DVD Series. 

I want to tell you a little about the project and to introduce you to the very powerful, professional, and dynamic Toni Harris, who turned her life around personally, professionally, and financially and now is helping deserving women to tell how they turned their lives around too. 

Toni is a professional speaker, coach, and Internet radio show host. Here is her website for your review – www.toniharrisspeaks.com.

I would like to invite you to find out more about the project and even consider being a participant! Here are a few details about the Turnaround project: 

«  Turnaround Movement

~     Turnaround Collaboration – the book and mastermind
~     Turnaround Connection – marketing you and the project
~     Turnaround Conference –  Jan. 2013 -
      Authors will be the speakers with ability to promote their
      businesses and back of the room sales
~    Turnaround Non-profit
      Mentoring young women to turn their lives around

«  Media/Publicity Blitz

~    Television – Local (Houston) & National
~    Radio – Local, National, Satellite and Internet
~    Bloomberg radio – Price of Business
~    Print media – Newspapers, magazines, web based media
~    Conference Circuit
      Authors will be speakers at women's conferences as a panel
~    Press releases
~    Press kits

«  Book and DVD

~     25 stories of phenomenal women who have overcome
      adversities personally, professionally, and financially
~     Book will be sectioned off by category
~     Limit to 2-3 stories per adversity
~     Generic cover with Canary authors picture and
      bio on back cover
~     Internationally recognized author and actress
      to participate in the project
~    Seeking additional notable personalities to participate
~    A companion to the DVD featuring personal story of
      Canary Diamond level authors and panel interview of
      Ruby Red authors

«  Revenue Generating Opportunity

             ~     Receive enough copies to recover initial investment
          ~    Ability to purchase books/DVD at wholesale and
                resell at full retail
          ~    Ability to sell books and DVDs on your website

Sound exciting? It is and you don't want to miss the opportunity to become published with 24 other Turnaround Sisters promoting you and your business. 

There are only a few spaces available in this first phase of the Turnaround movement! Take a few minutes to visit the website or contact Toni directly at 713-387-9273 or send her a message at http://toniharrisspeaks.com/?page_id=5 and someone will get back to you.   Thanks for your consideration.  Let me know your thoughts!!

Respectfully,

Valeri Bocage 

1. The vision statement should be dynamic, not passive or static.  The words should have force and power and should inspire someone to join the organization.
2. There should be some active verb in the vision statement.  like "to create"  "to build" etc.
3. There should be a sense of fairness, equality etc. in terms of race, religion, sex, age etc.  A sense of togetherness so that people are inspired to come together as an organization
4. The vision should be lofty and bold but not ridiculous.  It should be credible for what you are trying to do and the people you are focused on serving.
5. The vision should not have cliches like "have peace in the world " etc.  It should be broad, yet focused.  It should really convey and mean something, not just a platitude.
6. The words should be precise and clear, not ambiguous or nebulous. The message should be consistent.
7. Finally it should segue to your mission statement.  It should lay the groundwork for a woman's organization, i.e., PWI.

What is your #1 accomplishment for 2011 so far and what do you want to accomplish next year?  We would love to hear from you.

One person can have an impact so large that it lives bigger after they are gone.   We have seen this time and again.  Today it is evident as we honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

What is the common thread among people who impact the world in a positive way?   Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, Christopher Columbus, Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi, Princess Diana, Mother Theresa, and the countless others who are no longer here and some who are still here - what makes them take a stand and stand out?

 

I can think of more than one common thread among them:  passion, virtue, intelligence, vision, integrity, love of humanity, love for making a difference, taking a stand, believing in something larger than themselves, failure, disappointment, heartache, struggle.  

 

These people are just like you and me.  We are all alike in that no matter how small we think we are or how large we think we are or want to be, struggle and disappointment will be there in some way or another.  It helps to shape us, shape our vision, connect us to one another, and it can fuel our passion.  

 

Heartache, struggle, disappointment all mean that you care and failure means that you are taking action.  Your passion, your vision, your dream keeps you going as well as the obstacles keep you sharp, and can stimulate your creativity.   All of the experiences we have can work together in perfect harmony if we allow them to.  The key is not only our passion but also our leadership, unlocking both, allowing them to flow, nurturing them, and feeling our true desires for good.

 

One of the ways that Powerful Women International expands and creates leadership in women is by supporting what women are passionate about.   We want to assist YOU to be the best leader you can be in your life, in your business and in your community.  What is your passion?  

 

In honor of a great man, Martin Luther King, Jr., with an incredible vision and heart, I salute the vision in you and the passion you have in your heart for all that is good for you, your business and your community.

 

We want to make the world a better place through women's passion. You'll be hearing more from us soon about our vision and mission as we take a closer look at what our organization can do and how we can have an impact on the world.  It's an exciting time and we invite you to be a part of it. 

 

Join us at one of our virtual or in person events. We are here for YOU!

Hello PWI Members & Friends, 

We are growing and expanding at PWI, adding more team members to furthur what we are up to with PWI.  It is very exciting!  Our goal is to further what YOU are up to.

 

PWI is all about our members and our global PWI Community.   We believe when we assist YOU grow and expand, we help the world become a better place for ALL.

You'll find great resources in the PWI Community - Sharon Abbott has secrets to be a savvy blogger, Caterina Rando can help your business thrive and our newest member from Paris, France, Monique Wells, has an incredible 5-part video series on how to overcome overwhelm.  They all have free info for you to benefit from in this week's Global Newsletter.

 

We want to hear from YOU, our incredible community, and what you want to do.  We believe in YOUR Dreams.

 

Help us assist you by sending us an email at info@powerfulwomenintl.com or using our blog. 

 

We are here for YOU!

Valeri