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Don’t live on the sidelines but rather the sight-lines.

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

I have started this new year tapping into what makes my heart sing and really trying to see my life through fresh eyes. Having the courage to cut off and say no and fully embrace those things that matter most,  and releasing those things that are not serving me in my best interest.

Recently my youngest child was diagnosed with a rare eye condition. We had no idea that for the past 10 years of his life, that he was seeing double every time he tried to read. As a result, he has struggled so much and has had numerous issues with school and of course we were told ADD, learning disorders etc…when all the time it was his actual eyes that were the issue. In just one surgery, his eyes have been repaired and he is now able to see the world crystal clear.

This moment has highlighted a real lesson for me. How many of us think that we are viewing and living our life through the right lens? It is great to know where we want to go but I somehow think that sometimes the path that we think we have chosen to take to get there isn’t the right path at all.

Many of are happy to declare that we are in it for the long haul; willing to persevere and continue on the hard road of achieving success. Take a moment to see the potential from all angles. You might just be surprised at the clarity this will bring.  Finding out that in fact the road doesn’t have to be that difficult at all. So glad my sight has been restored …how about yours?

Clarify your vision to find your path to perseverance

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Are you living your life deliberately?

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

… or accidentally?

“The more boundless your vision, the more real you are.”
― Deepak Chopra

Go find your way

Vision

Are you living your life your way?  Is your career what you want it to be? Do you look forward with pleasure to going to your office each day? Or is it with a feeling of dread, with the knowledge that this is something you have to do only to make money. Are you reaching your personal goals?  Are your relationships all that you’ve dreamed? Are you the one that’s in control of your life?

We all end up somewhere in life. A few of us end up somewhere on purpose – those of us with vision.  Life just happens to those without. Vision provides the direction necessary to guide the course of your days and the life choices you make. It is the light shining in the darkness that illuminates your way.

Remember that success rarely happens by chance, but rather by design. If you have no plan for your future, then you will fall into someone else’s plan.

Paula Morand is a dedicated wife, mother and lover of life. She is the Founder and CEO of JumpStart 720, an award winning leadership coaching company that is committed to powering life by engaging individuals, companies and communities to more intentional living. For more information: www.jumpstart720.com

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Building Wealth Esteem

Friday, July 15th, 2011


For many years now, it amazes me how hundreds of individuals I meet have such limiting beliefs around the idea of their own worthiness and the issue of money.  Here is what I have seen. Most people feel they don’t deserve to be well off, whether that is from generational, religious or even our own punishment mentality and feelings of unworthiness.  I think we put too much emphasis on money and it is interesting that I am writing this presently as recently I realized that I am facing my own pressures with money as I grow my company to the next level and some of these feelings come to light making this a good time to reflect…and share.

Instead of being reactive to the “lack” in your life, I challenge you to let go and embrace what you love.

Embrace those things that really make you shine and those things about your work and life that fill your cup so full it is overflowing.  Visualize that filling and overflowing right now.  Now envision the same about money coming into your life and the impact that you can make when that happens.

I have learned over the years that when I let go of control, worry and anxiety about money and start using that energy and focus for the good in my life, it always, always, always turns around.

Be encouraged my friends.  Remember that money is just a commodity to which we need to attach it to something so it can be worth something.  You are worthy of everything. Let the idea of money not be the thing that defines you.

For money you can have everything it is said.

No, that is not true.

You can buy food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; soft beds, but not sleep; knowledge but not intelligence; glitter, but not comfort; fun, but not pleasure; acquaintances, but not friendship; servants, but not faithfulness; grey hair, but not honor; quiet days, but not peace.

The shell of all things you can get for money. But not the kernel.

That cannot be had for money.

Arne Garborg, 1851-1924

Paula Morand is a dedicated wife, mother and lover of life.  She is the Founder and CEO of JumpStart 720, an award winning leadership coaching company that is committed to powering life by engaging individuals, companies and communities to more intentional living.  For more information:  www.jumpstart720.com

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Godin says PICK YOURSELF

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

What are you waiting for? Be direct and don’t hold back. Are you listening to your gut, taking chances? Are you constantly standing on the curb waiting for the proverbial green light, only to be held back by the blinking “Don’t Walk” sign?

An excerpt from my interview with Seth Godin about budding authors and his newest thought-provoking book, Poke the Box - airing this Friday, March 25th at 12pm EST on Unleashed for Impact radio:

“It’s simple. Abandon the tyranny of being picked – PICK YOURSELF.

Do not wait. The internet has handed you a microphone, it is ridiculous and wrong…immoral for you to wait for someone to pick you. That what you ought to do is make it into a PDF and just share it relentlessly….Put it in the world and watch it spread.”

Although I would consider myself a risk taker, I still found myself motivated to take advantage of those little moments after reading Godin’s newest book. To the many people I have worked with over the years, I would suggest this read as it reminds us all that failure is not an option, but rather a reality. Knowledge can only be gained when you’re not afraid to learn. Therefore, I wish for all of you the courage to fail!

Next time when the light flashes “Walk”… I say RUN!

Paula Morand is a dedicated wife, mother and lover of life.  She is the Founder and CEO of JumpStart 720, an award winning leadership coaching company that is committed to powering life by engaging individuals, companies and communities to more intentional living.  For more information:  www.jumpstart720.com

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Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award 2010

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

What a wonderful luncheon event I attended on March 8th celebrating International Women’s Day. It was a real honor to be surrounded by so many talented and professional women who inspire me in so many ways. Prior to the event, I joined some of my colleagues and friends for a coffee at Starbucks.

The ladies I was sitting with asked me if I had a speech prepared as they believed I was going to win the 2010 Award for Phenomenal Woman of the Year. I didn’t have one because it didn’t really dawn on me that I was going to have to say anything, so in a moment of silliness, I held up my Starbucks coffee and took off the cup holder ripped it into four and stated that I was going to build my speech from there. And so I did. Here goes with my “light roast’ speech dedicated to my coffee girls (you know who you are).

 

ON BECOMING A PHENOMENAL WOMAN

Point One – Caution: Hot = When in business you have to be on fire for your business. You have to know where you are going and burn a hole in the road getting to where you want to be. Get focused and drink up as it tastes so good when you know what you want.

Point Two -Made from 60% post-consumable fibre = As a business owner you must keep your business vision moving. Flush out the toxic elements and people of your business and replace it those solutions and people that make sense and are considered healthy additions. Let these good decisions wash over your business continually so that you are not burdened with discomfort.

Point Three – Bucks & Fee – As a woman in business, you have to understand that even if you are heart-centered in your approach to serving with excellence, you are also worthy of making money for doing so. I mean it! Allow yourself the blessing of financial prosperity so that you can continue to pursue making a difference in the lives of others.

Final Point – Star – Be the STAR of your own life. Shine bright, accept compliments and continue to raise yourself to the highest level possible.

So there it is. I had so much fun writing this blog, I think I am going to make my way to Starbucks for a Caramel Macchiato and might even top it off with whipped cream!

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