Reflections on Taking Time for Reflection

24/04/2009

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Episode Synopsis

Hello, once again!I'm delighted to share this second K-Cast for April - it's valuablefor many, many reasons. Remember that you access the audioby clicking on the title bar, or right-clicking to save it to yourcomputer.This time, my guest is Kathy Trickey, a Professional CertifiedCoach, trainer and consultant with over 35 years of experienceleading and guiding managers and their domestic and internationalteams to reach their goals. She has two Web sites for you to explore:www.culturalbridgebuilder.com, and www.ktglobalsolutions.com.As a “cultural bridge builder,” she assists individuals and teamsto gain skills and strategies that help them better collaborate acrosssuch differences as nationality, culture, gender, age, function, andorganization. She conducts business in both English and Spanish.Our conversation revolves around the idea that it's important foreveryone, including entrepreneurs, and small business-ownersto take time for introspection, and reflection. Kathy came to mewith these questions:What do you see as the value of having reflection time?What specific benefits have you witnessed when people allowthemselves reflection time?What gets in the way of our creating this very valuable time forourselves?What have you seen are the best ways to create that time,especially for those who are so often in busy-ness mode?What cultural or other differences have you seen in how[men/women, older/younger, different nationalities]address reflection that might give additional insight toour audience?And, finally, a pivotal closing question...If you could sum up this discussion in terms of one key nugget ortakeaway, what would it be?I hope you enjoy listening; and find time to incorporate thisvaluable practice into your life...if you've not already done so.And certainly, as coaches, we can support our clients by advocatingthat they build 'quiet time' into their busy lives.Until next time!Love and Great Joy,Karenwww.karencappello.com P.S.If you've just discovered the perfect K-Cast topic to explorewith me, please send an email to Kim at:[email protected]. We both look forward tohearing from you!