Archive for July, 2010
TechEdge is helping Cleveland youth STEMout
Posted by: |Happy Monday from everyone here at TechEdge LLC! We have some great news to share. Our president, Gwen Walsh, has been elected to STEMout’s board of directors. The following is an excerpt from today’s press release:
STEMout announces that Gwen Walsh, President of TechEdge LLC, has been elected to their board of directors. “Gwen is doing a terrific job at advising and guiding her clients so they may reach their greatest potential, and as such, we are looking forward to her contributions as a member of STEMout’s board of directors,” said Katie Jagusch, STEMout Board President. “We think Gwen’s insights, leadership experience and technology credentials will be very valuable in helping to guide STEMout in the years ahead!”
“STEMout is one of those amazing organizations that I truly admire because they inspire youths to choose STEM careers and are helping us shape our youth’s future,” said Gwen Walsh. “I’m really looking forward to working with Katie and STEMout’s board to help with STEMout’s impactful outreach program!”
STEMout Inc. was founded in 2010 with the sole mission of increasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematic career-path awareness among students. For more information on outreach or STEM Squads, please visit www.STEMout.org.
What a great way to kick off the week. Congratulations, Gwen!
Find Your Mojo!
Posted by: |Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back if You Lose It is a book that you should place at the very top of your reading list. The author, Marshall Goldsmith, has written almost 30 books dealing in his field of expertise, executive coaching. Mojo is the latest and well worth a read.
I was attracted to this book because my clients are always complimenting me on my “loving what I do and showing it” spirit. They find this state of mind to be incredibly contagious and are encouraged (and encourage each other) to strive to achieve the impossible.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book for many reasons. First, Goldsmith does a great job of defining what Mojo is, and what it is not, or Nojo. Then, he completely explores the four key elements that you need to achieve great Mojo. Next, he supports his ideas with real-life stories and examples of Mojo and Nojo. Finally, he offers practical next-steps with take-away tools that can be used by the reader immediately.
I have recommended this book to all of the senior/c-level leaders that I am coaching. I have also created a presentation titled “In the Zone” surrounding the book. I have given this presentation, pro bono, to job seekers in my area in hopes that the lessons I have learned from the book will assist them in their current endeavors. (Please see our previous blog post, TechEdge Gives Back, for information about one of these presentations.) I have also tied concepts from Mojo into TechEdge’s flagship workshop, “Collaboration in Action”. Optimizing your people potential is the focus of this workshop, and the themes from the book play directly into this idea.
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TechEdge Gives Back
Posted by: |It is no surprise that so many people are searching for work in today’s economy. TechEdge is doing its part to help these individuals put their best foot forward.
On July 6th, the presentation “In the Zone” – How to Get There & Stay There was given by Gwen Walsh, president of TechEdge, at Christ Church Episcopal in Hudson, Ohio. The Hudson Hub Times offers a description of the free program at their website (http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/news/article/4851825).
Ms. Walsh spoke about the following topics:
- Explore how to create a “loving what you do and showing it” positive spirit that will influence how others see you — including prospective employers and your network; and
- Learn about the 4 vital ingredients – Identity, Achievement, Reputation and Acceptance — and receive practical tools pivotal to becoming the “best version of you”.
The presentation was well-received and attendees offered their positive feedback:
“You really did a fine job for us this past Tuesday evening, as was indicated in our evaluation forms – everyone said you exceeded expectations! Thanks so much for taking the time to be with us.”
“Thank you for your time and your excellent presentation at the Hudson Job Search meeting on Tuesday, Your “hot topic” seemed to coincide perfectly with the “hot evening”. You brought “In the Zone” to life with real world examples and dialogue. Your positive spirit and enthusiasm for your subject matter was evident. My MOJO has been greatly enhanced by your fantastic and unselfish presentation.”
Thank you to everyone who attended and also to Hudson Job Search, the organization that invited TechEdge to present. You can find more information about Hudson Job Search at their website, http://www.hudsonjs.org/.
In other news, TechEdge LLC has joined the Greater Omaha Chamber! Please visit their website at http://omahachamber.org/ and search for us under the Business Directory.
Finally, TechEdge is mentioned on Jesse Fewell’s “Moving Beyond Management” blog. Kate Brown, one of our Consulting Parters, gave a presentation about “High Performing Teams”. Great job Kate! You can view Mr. Fewell’s blog article at http://www.jessefewell.com/2010/04/21/it-wonderland-in-omaha/.
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