Complete Authoring And Business Development System Launched Scott Armstrong Out Of His Sales Job And Into His Thriving Coaching Practice
Robert Kiyosaki, creator of the Cashflow Game and the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series, said that his book is his best business card. Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series, stated that the best lead generator is a book. These two examples demonstrate a profound principle.
The most successful authors do much more than sell books. The money earned in royalties is incidental income as compared with what they generate from income streams such as speaker fees, workshops, home study programs, coaching programs, consulting fees, and other high end products and services.
Scott Armstrong is an example of this principle in action. Armstrong invested in a proven system that teaches would-be authors how to write a money-making book in 12 hours of actual writing time and use it as a lead generator for a thriving business. Glenn Dietzel of Awakened LLC has dozens of video testimonials of successful clients on his website and blog.
Dietzel’s Entrepreneurial Authoring Program and individual business mentoring teach clients how to create a book that is an entrepreneurially sound lead generator for a well-structured business. A book that is entrepreneurially sound naturally leads readers to interact with the author and continue to do business again and again. The book is specifically designed as an invitation to take part in the author’s other services.
Armstrong is a successful life coach with a full practice and maintains his life-long passion for running. Scott’s book launched him out of his sales job of 20 years in order to build his passion of coaching. His book demonstrates how goal setting for marathon running and for business–and for any aspect of life–are related. His book is Boston Marathon or Bust: A Proven Step-By-Step Program That Helps You Achieve Your Life, Sports, and Business Goals in Record Time.
July 20th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
The time has come for Daisy Lee to be the chosen person to learn to write an ebook. I wholeheartdly support her on this. She is knowledeable, wise beyond the scope of many and deserves this chance. SO PICK HER!!!
July 20th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Hello Glenn,
I am writing to support Daisy Lee from http://www.the-angels-of-abundance.com
I think she should be the woman you choose to write a fast e-book with. She has my whole-hearted support. We will all benefit from what she has to say.
Sincerely,
Elitha Murray
July 20th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Ok Glenn,
Three women should have put in support blogs for me by now. Betty, Eltiha and Joanne. What’s next? Do you want three men to also post in my support? Daisy Lee Beacon
July 21st, 2008 at 1:17 am
Back again Glenn,
I see that the postings are up. One person did not want to leave their email address so has opted to only mentor directly. Here’s another supportive mentor to make it three for sure.
Daisy Lee
July 21st, 2008 at 1:21 am
Hi,
Daisy Lee is a winner in every thing she put her hands on, writing a fast e-book would be something she would enjoy. I fully support her, and hope she get what she want, she deserve it.
Mario V. Meunier
July 21st, 2008 at 7:09 am
Hi
Monika is a natural teacher!! Everyone would learn soooo…. much from her writings. She is not afraid to put herself forward and be coached to bring about the book of her dreams. Her strength of character allows her passion to surface to create her legacy. Monika really wants to get this book out of the closet, she wants to share her experiences. It would be a fascinating journey for us all to follow and join in with those already on the trail. I am very much a supportive mentor for Monika.
Sandy Simmons
July 21st, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Hello Glenn:
Rose Diamond is a visionary thinker/writer, full of personal presence, wisdom, and writing ability, who deserves a global market. What she needs now are marketing skills. Please select her from your live audience.
July 21st, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Rose Diamond is a trusted friend and colleague who I highly recommend for this unique opportunity of being part of your mentoring program and writing an ebook in front of a live audience. Rose is a passionate writer,educator and workshop facilitator, and she’s right at the point of being ready to take her work to a higher level and to a bigger audience. She has a calm manner and presence which would hold up well in a pressured situation. She’s creative and grounded and a gifted, experienced and visionary writer. Her next step is to learn the marketing and entrepreneurial skiils to support her vision for a Whole New World. I’d love to see her being given this opportunity. Suzi April, Life Coach
July 21st, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Patsy Foxworth has what it takes to become a successful author. Take a poised and confident speaker, add your guidance and this powerhouse of a woman can become a tremendous success story for you. She has a proven track record in placing talented individuals at top companies across the US which illustrates her ability to network and influence leaders. Add to this her personal knowledge of raising a child in these difficult times and her ability to lead fundraising efforts to substantially increase contributions for her church and you’ve just scratched the surface. I wholly recommend her and support her in this endeavor.
Debbie Bush
July 21st, 2008 at 3:20 pm
I am nominating Patsy Foxworth as the recommended author for this online opportunity. She has ten years experience in the Executive Placement/Recruitment field plus another 20+ years experience in the corporate world. As a Certified Senior Account Manager with an international recruiting firm, she not only pursued extensive testing to attain the designation of CSAM (certified senior account manager), but she holds a B.S. degree in Journalism, News Editorial, Broadcasting from Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX. Patsy’s gifts lie, not only in certifiable qualifications, but in being a person of great depth, insight, wisdom with a heart that senses the pulse of how to guide people in their individuality toward realizing success. She would be an awesome partner in this exciting endeavor!
July 21st, 2008 at 3:25 pm
I have known Patsy Foxworth for eight years. She is the best executive recruiter in the industry! I have worked with close to two dozen recruiters since 1999. Patsy is the only executive recruiter who listens to a client’s needs. She comes with my strongest personal recommendation for her to become an auther in career development for the executive recruiter industry!
Ralph Belling
Del Monte Foods,
Warehouse Manager
Work: (830) 374-3451 ext. 54119
July 21st, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Hello Glenn-
I have worked with Patsy Foxworth for the past 2 years and have personally seen her in action. Patsy would be an excellent choice to author a book because she has been a huge influence on my training in the recruiting industry. She has fantastic ideas and a knack for being able to relate them to a variety of individuals.
I highly recommend Patsy for your on-line book authoring program and look forward to seeing her in print. If there is any other information or support I can provide on behalf of Patsy - don’t hesitate to let me know.
Best,
Cathi Mitchell, RT(R), (CV)
July 21st, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Patsy Foxworth has been a great friend of mine for many years. She has always had a passion for becoming an author since her college days while working almost full time. I do not think I have ever met a woman who is as persistent at succeeding in all that she does. She is a gifted business woman at placing people in top administrative positions within several successful companies throughout the United States. Whatever it takes (time and effort) to get the job done, she will do it. I believe her system has taken her to where she is at, today. Outside of work, she is very involved in her church and is instrumental in the organization and success of the annual church auction which brings in several thousands of dollars. She has the charisma to get people on board with her in order to get things done. I believe Patsy has a uniqueness about her that would qualify her as a successful mentor to anyone in the field of sales, customer service, and networking with people. You will fully understand what I have said when you have the opportunity to visit with her.
Buddy Hamm
July 21st, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Having known Patsy Foxworth, both personally and professionally, for over 20 years, I can, without reservation, recommend her for this auspicious opportunity. Patsy processes the passion, determination and the fortitude to accomplished absolutely anything she sets as a goal. In doing so, she is contagious to those who are fortunate to be in her presence and makes others strive to succeed. With a B.S. in Journalism, News Editorial, Broadcasting, coupled with her many life experiences and achievements, she is absolutely the best person to instruct others in the art of conquering ones dreams. She is a very poised, confident…..tell it like it is…kind of person who has a lot of valuable information and impeccable ethics to share. I strongly encourage consideration be given to Patsy Foxworth as I feel it would be a win-win situation for all.
Jackie Anselmo
Vice President
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
July 21st, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Hello Glenn,
My name is Cindy Schuler and, believe it or not I don’t have a computer, so I’ve asked Rose to post this for me. If you need to verify me Rose will give you my phone number.
I have known Rose Diamond since she came to Williamsburg, Virginia fifteen months ago and I’ve attended all the workshops Rose has offered here on Peace-in-action and the new consciousness. From this experience I can say without a doubt that Rose has a great deal to offer, she really touches people’s lives and hearts and facilitates deep and lasting change. I have experienced many personal growth facilitators and Rose’s level of experience and ease as a facilitator is rare, she makes it appear effortless. I have also been part of her visioning process with her plans for a Peace Education program, A Whole New World, and for her book writing, coaching and publishing business Fire Seeds, and I am totally supportive of her. I know she already has two fabulous books to her credit and she is ready to learn how to market. I am quite sure with your mentoring Rose would be very successful and your mentoring opportunity would enable her to reach the kind of audience she dreams of and the success she deserves and wants. She is hard working, persistent and focused as well as very bright and compassionate. I endorse her application 100%
Cindy Schuler
July 21st, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I’ve known Patsy for many years. She is highly intelligent, resourceful, caring, always professional and cheerful in her attitude towards everyone. Without a doubt Patsy has the right experience, and energy needed for a project such as this.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any additional information regarding Patsy Foxworth.
Irma Golden
Vice President, San Antonio Division
Paralegals Plus, Inc.
750 E. Mulberry Ave., Suite 301
San Antonio, Texas 78212
210.226.2995 x 3
210.735-2998 (Facsimile)
irma@paralegalsplus.com
July 21st, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Dear Glenn,
I’ve known Patsy Foxworth for 18 years. We belong to the same church and I’ve gladly worked with her on many projects. She is a strong and successful leader.
Patsy has thirty years of work experience. Ten years in the Executive Placement/Recruitment field and twenty years in the Corporate world. She has a B.S. degree in Journalism, News Editorial and Broadcasting from Texas Woman’s University.
She has two books in mind. One is to be directed at Career Development for Corporate Executives and the other book is to assist new College graduates with their job search….career launch.
I highly recommend Patsy. She is a professional in all that she does, and treats others with interest, kindness, and respect.
Sincerely,
Carol Kern
July 21st, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Dear Glenn,
I have known Ilene Dillon for approximately fourteen years, and consider her a most valued colleague. I have appeared on her Internet radio program, “Full Power Living” on two occasions and have found Ilene to be a highly competent and sensitive interviewer, who is always knowledgeable of her guests’ accomplishments and what they offer to the public.
She is also a highly respected psychotherapist and marriage counselor in this community, and her ethical standards are above reproach.
In this era of erosion of what was once the “nuclear family”, our society faces a crisis in the rearing and education of our children. Ilene has developed a global concept of child-rearing, called “Conscious Parenting”, which, in my opinion, could serve as a vital influence in turning around many of our society’s current emotional ills. Ilene’s ideas and recommendations need to be spread widely, and your program would assist in bringing these novel and productive concepts to the attention of the public to the benefit of society at large.
Ilene is constantly learning, from her clients, her interview subjects, from colleagues, and from her own reading and research; and her openness to such learning will make her an ideal participant in your project.
I recommend Ilene without reservation for your program.
Very truly yours,
Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S.
Clinical Professor of Neurological Surgery
University of California, San Francisco
July 21st, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Hi, Glenn,
I’ve known Ilene Dillon for some time now; I’ve been a featured guest on her Full Power Living show numerous times. She is a bright, well educated, extremely knowledgeable host, interviewer, and a highly efficient psychotherapist.
One thing I continually notice about her is her literal hunger for new knowledge – not just for her own purposes, but to ever more so enrich those listen to her radio show, and those she counsels.
She is an open minded spiritual/wisdom striver; she strives to bring the best out of her guests, and she in turn learns - always - new and substantive things from them.
Choosing her for this project will give you someone committed to their cause – someone whose purpose is to enrich, inspire and empower the world around them.
If you were to ask yourself who was someone whose educational and personality levels were best suited to learn, grow, produce…and then unfold what they produce into the world in a way that would decidedly positively impact people’s lives, your answer would be Ilene Dillon.
Peter C. Siegel, R.H.
http://www.incrediblechange.com
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:08 am
Dear Glenn,
I’ve known Ilene Dillon for 25 years! All that time, she has been developing information and techniques for working with ordinary, everyday situations that were even BETTER than the ones that originally attracted me to her!
Ilene is all about Love–sharing it, teaching it, discovering it where you’d least expect. The base of Love from which she operates has enabled her to do many incredible things, despite an early life that would have left most addicted to drugs or highly dysfunctional. Instead, Ilene has sought to figure out how to overcome her early circumstances. As soon as she had it somewhat figured out, she began to share what she learned with others. She’s been a psychotherapist for over 36 years, a professional speaker for 24, a teacher for 33 years.
What Ilene hasn’t been good at in all this time is marketing and making money. She has literally been “giving away” all her great information and wisdom. I am happy to say she has decided to change that and is now focusing on how she can both tell the world about the simple, profound and vitally important things she has learned (that others can also do), while ALSO making money.
Ilene is not afraid of an International audience, or of having her work (and frailties) exposed to others. She had created, produced and hosted a web-based radio program, Full Power Living, since 2004. You can listen to over 180 archived shows on http://www.ideocast.com. I have had the joy of co-hosting many of those shows. Yet, Ilene has PAID to put this program on the air, not yet knowing how to set things up so she can make money. She has had some of the world’s most incredible thinkers and change-agents as guests on her show. Hardly anyone has turned down her invitation. From the feedback she regularly receives, her guests (many repeat guests) tell her she is the most fantastic interviewer they know–even better than Katie Couric, according to one woman who had been interviewed by that famous personage!
Ilene is innovative, personable, knowledgeable, wise, and a constant learner. While she stands strongly behind the principles she has learned that govern how human relationships work, she is a very open learner. I know of no one who is more responsible, more Conscious and more deserving of a good break.
Ilene lived as a single parent for 20 years, raising two incredible children. She then adopted her husband’s 13 year old and raised a third! Now is her turn! You can find no person in the world more deserving, capable, and willing than Ilene Dillon.
I recommend her without reservation.
Sincerely,
Deki Fox, Life Coach
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:25 am
Julie Henderson
Awakened, L.L.C.
By Facsimile to 519-542-8525
Dear Ms. Henderson: Re: Ilene L. Dillon
I have known Ilene Dillon for approximately fourteen years, and consider her a most valued colleague. I have appeared on her Internet radio program, “Full Power Living” on two occasions and have found Ilene to be a highly competent and sensitive interviewer, who is always knowledgeable of her guests’ accomplishments and what they offer to the public. She is also a highly respected psychotherapist and marriage counselor in this community, and her ethical standards are above reproach.
In this era of erosion of what was once the “nuclear family”, our society faces a crisis in the rearing and education of our children. Ilene has developed a global concept of child-rearing, called “Conscious Parenting”, which, in my opinion, could serve as a vital influence in turning around many of our society’s current emotional ills. Ilene’s ideas and recommendations need to be spread widely, and your program would assist in bringing these novel and productive concepts to the attention of the public to the benefit of society at large.
Ilene is constantly learning, from her clients, her interview subjects, from colleagues, and from her own reading and research; and her openness to such learning will make her an ideal participant in your project.
I recommend Ilene without reservation for your program.
Very truly yours,
Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S.
Clinical Professor of Neurological Surgery
University of California, San Francisco
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:33 am
Hi, Glenn,
I’ve known Ilene Dillon for some time now; I’ve been a featured guest on her Full Power Living show numerous times. She is a bright.,l well educated, extremely knowledgeable host, interviewer, and a highly efficient psychotherapist.
One thing I continually notice about her is her literal hunger for new knowledge–not just for her own purposes, but to ever more so enrich those who listen to her radio show, and those she counsels.
She is an open minded spiritual/wisdom striver; she strives to bring the best out of her guests, as she in turn learns–always–new and substantive things from them.
Choosing her for this project will give you someone committed to their cause–someone whose purpose is to enrich, inspire and empower the world around them.
If you were to ask yourself who was someone whose educational and personality levels were BEST suited to learn, grow, produce…and then unfold ]what they produce into the world in a way that would decidedly POSITIVELY impact people’s lives, your answer would be Ilene Dillon.
Peter C. Siegel, R.H.
http://www.incrediblechange.com/
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:36 am
Hi, Glenn,
I’ve asked my team to write to you. I am so grateful for their support.
I’m devoted to the idea of awakening the world the power and importance of human emotions–as well as learning how to make money doing so–and I welcome your assistance.
Thank you so much for considering me for this honor.
Ilene
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:39 am
Dear Glenn,
I’ve known Ilene Dillon for 25 years! All that time, she has been developing information and techniques for working with ordinary, everyday situations that were even BETTER than the ones that originally attracted me to her!
Ilene is all about Love–sharing it, teaching it, discovering it where you’d least expect. The base of Love from which she operates has enabled her to do many incredible things, despite an early life that would have left most addicted to drugs or highly dysfunctional. Instead, Ilene has sought to figure out how to overcome her early circumstances. As soon as she had it somewhat figured out, she began to share what she learned with others. She’s been a psychotherapist for over 36 years, a professional speaker for 24, a teacher for 33 years.
What Ilene hasn’t been good at in all this time is marketing and making money. She has literally been “giving away” all her great information and wisdom. I am happy to say she has decided to change that and is now focusing on how she can both tell the world about the simple, profound and vitally important things she has learned (that others can also do), while ALSO making money.
Ilene is not afraid of an International audience, or of having her work (and frailties) exposed to others. She had created, produced and hosted a web-based radio program, Full Power Living, since 2004. You can listen to over 180 archived shows on http://www.ideocast.com. I have had the joy of co-hosting many of those shows. Yet, Ilene has PAID to put this program on the air, not yet knowing how to set things up so she can make money. She has had some of the world’s most incredible thinkers and change-agents as guests on her show. Hardly anyone has turned down her invitation. From the feedback she regularly receives, her guests (many repeat guests) tell her she is the most fantastic interviewer they know–even better than Katie Couric, according to one woman who had been interviewed by that famous personage!
Ilene is innovative, personable, knowledgeable, wise, and a constant learner. While she stands strongly behind the principles she has learned that govern how human relationships work, she is a very open learner. I know of no one who is more responsible, more Conscious and more deserving of a good break.
Ilene lived as a single parent for 20 years, raising two incredible children. She then adopted her husband’s 13 year old and raised a third! Now is her turn! You can find no person in the world more deserving, capable, and willing than Ilene Dillon.
I recommend her without reservation.
Sincerely,
Deki Fox, Life Coach
July 22nd, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Dear Glenn,
Laurie Kirk is AMAZING! I am an attorney because of her. She is the most successful woman I know and has been a role model to me because she is action- oriented, focused, committed, an excellent listener, wise, hard-working, emotionally intelligent, and a smart business woman.
Laurie Kirk has given me incredible advice over the years. I have known her my entire life and she is successful at everything she tries. She will give it her best and make it work. She has been successful because of her willingness to learn.
Laurie Kirk is an excellent candidate for writing a book because she has published in the past, she has been a keynote speaker at national conferences, has experiences to write about, and she is someone people want to read and listen to. She is loaded with expertise and experience that would give her significant material for a book. She is incredibly marketable because of her mind, charisma, and she just happens to be beautiful too. She would be a quick study and definitely coachable.
Laurie Kirk is always a very loving, helpful and generous person and she truly deserves this opportunity. She would be a GREAT pick, the BEST pick, and would not let you down.
Thank you for your time and consideration of LAURIE KIRK. Sincerely, Jamie Bruehl
July 22nd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Hi Glenn,
Quite simply, Laurie Kirk has an amazing book inside her, and I’d like to see you help bring it to the public.
I’ve worked closely with her co-facilitating her CEO roundtables and other workshops and here is what I have observed. She is passionate about what she does. She absolutely loves helping business owners to grow their businesses and she does this in several ways. First, she has that rare ability to think both strategically and pragmatically develop solutions for her clients. Second, she is able to clearly articulate her thinking to people through analogy. She draws on her rich experiences at magor companies like Gillette and Ocean Spray and brings fascinating stories to illustrate and support her points. This experience has been bolstered by her consulting work that has crossed so many industries and sizes of businesses. Third, she gets results. Several years ago I attended one of her executive briefings where she was explaining to potential new members the benefit of joining her Board Forum roundtables. Several of her existing members stood up to give testimonials, and I was stunned. To a person, they all said that there businesses would not have acheived the growth that they had without Laurie Kirk. That’s success. I would want to read that book. I’ve read artciles she has published in the past and I know I would read more of her thinking and story-telling.
Finally, Laurie is eminently coachable. Despite her deep background and keen intellect, she is always listening to others ideas and incorporating them into her own thinking. I know that you would enjoy working with her.
Bob Kustka
President, Fusion Factor
July 22nd, 2008 at 6:46 pm
The best possible decision you can make is to choose LAURIE KIRK. I have watched Laurie listen to people and accurately reduce the information down to manageable solutions. I am constantly impressed by how quckly Laurie understands the needs of businesses. Her listening skills are beyond compare.
As someone who has published before, Laurie has that unique gift of being an excellent storyteller. Whether it is in print or in person, Laurie will grab you and keep your interest. Laurie is masterful at sharing her wisdom and experience in such a way that people feel open to learning.
Laurie genuinely cares about the people she works with. She wants to help
everyone enjoy success and will do anything to help achieve that goal. Laurie’s reputation is well known and admired throughout the business
world. Laurie is committed, focused, tireless and honest.
I am certain that Laurie will make an excellent coaching client and will write a very successful book.
I am honored to recommend Laurie Kirk as the best choice!
John Anastasia
President
JGE Awards & Promotions
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Dear Glenn,
I have known Laurie Kirk for more than 10 years. I believe she would be an excellent choice for writing a book — and for being a coaching client. She has previous publishing experience, for beginners, and has authored a number of articles in newspapers and magazines. Her expertise is also shown in that she is typically is paid $5000 as a keynote speaker at conferences. In the last decade, she has compiled a number of truly amazing stories from clients she has worked with and experiences in business. She is focused, action-oriented, is very receptive to feedback and would write a book that is thoughtful, and marketable.
Without hesitation, I would recommend Laurie as the top choice for this opportunity and I would urge you to select her. I know you will be glad that you did.
Sincerely,
Jim Farrell
President
PR First
Public Relations
Hanover, MA
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Laurie Kirk is an ideal candidate for your author mentoring program. For some time, she has expressed an interest in writing a book which would inspire and support the pursuit of the American Dream - owning and growing a successful business. Laurie comes with a rich history and real-life stories to be shared with potential and growth-oriented entrepreneurs. Through her career as a business advisor and leader of several The Board Forum® business groups, she has compiled a real-life repertoire of amazing success stories and is ready to share insights, lessons learned, case studies, peer conversations, leadership and mentoring experiences. Publishing this information would serve to encourage as well as de-mystify the process of beginning and developing a successful business.
Laurie is an entrepreneur in her own right and her rapidly-growing The Board Forum® group is well recognized as an effective business model. As an advisor, her business acumen is well-respected and admired in the New England community. She is a strong, positive presence with a message and is frequently invited to speak publicly. Her biography is available at: http://www.theboardforum.com/Bio%20Laurie%20Kirk.pdf
Laurie’s natural optimism and “can do” attitude propel her success in all of her endeavors. She is well focused, committed, devoted and action-oriented while very open to constructive input and feedback.
I think Laurie will be a great coaching client and will produce a series of interesting and marketable books.
Kathie Newhall
President, Holiday Hang-Ups Inc.
Facilitator, The Board Forum
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Glenn,
I have a client video on my web site Home Page at http://www.theboardforum.com but am having trouble sending it to you. Perhaps you or Karen could get it by going to my site?
Laurie Kirk
July 22nd, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Subject: Laurie Kirk
I welcome the opportunity to add my voice to the chorus of others who sing the praises of Laurie. I have had the good fortune of working with and knowing her for the past 10 years. In that time I have seen her demonstrate intelligence, determination, and tenacity, while also showing an amazing ability to focus and develop action items when presented with a situation or problem that needs a solution. She is generally right on target with her suggestions and advice.
Last fall I saw her speak at a conference that I was also speaking at. She riddled her discussion with interesting stories and andectotes as well as case studies. With her extensive repertoire of published articles she was well prepared with research and documentation She held everyone’’s interest with the result that her next session was SRO.
Attending her Board Forum sessions has been an integral part of my business career. I switched careers after 25 years in one career (and 7 in a previous!) in 2005 after a cancer diagnosis its battle and subsequent triumph. It was through Laurie’s and her Board Forum members’ encouragement, support, and determination that I was able to switch gears mid-stream (actually a few yards further down than mid stream!), give up a successful business and start a whole new, revolutionary business.
Her commitment to her career, her constituents and her friends is second to her commitment to her family.
In closing, Laurie would make an ideal canidate to mentor with the intention of writing a book. She would bring determination, intelligence, many “in the trenches” stories which would keep the book interesting, and humor by the bucket-fulls that would present ideas, concepts, thoughts in an enticing and informative manner.
Thank you for the opportunity to encourage you to select the best canidate for this honor, Luaire Kirk.
Sincerely,
Peg Feodoroff
President and Co-Founder,
Spirited Sisters, Inc.
Bridgewater, MA
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:36 am
A book by Laurie Kirk could make a difference in many lives. Laurie is a woman of incredible wisdom and wit. She has helped me, through The Board Forum take control of my small business and create enough success so that my life could regain perspective.
She is committed to any project she takes on but more important than that, she has the ability to gently lead people to reach their own goals.
I’ve known Laurie for more than 10 years and always admired her energy and presence. About five years ago I joined the Board Forum as a way to create my own business support system. Laurie and the women in my group have helped me stretch.
Pat Desmond
Publisher, Milton Times
I know she could benefit from having a mentor work with her on creation of a book. I know the book would have great value.
July 23rd, 2008 at 11:10 am
Now is the time to choose Laurie Kirk to be the author. Laurie has helped me grow my business. Laurie is brilliant and has vast experience and many years of wonderful business stories.
When Laurie sets her mind to writing, or anything for that matter, she gets the job done. She has the stick-to-it-ive-ness that it takes to write a book.
Vote for Laurie Kirk today!!
Maggie M. in Boston
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Glenn,
I have known Laurie for 10 years. During this entire time she has gained a great reputation as a top professional in the field of strategic planning, successfully coached numerous business leaders, launched incredibly successful CEO roundtables, and been highly involved in giving back to the community. I have seen Laurie motivate and inspire up to 100 people for two straight days as the key note facilitator at offsite business retreats; not for the faint of heart. She has spoken at conferences with several hundred people and gotten standing ovations, she has been a keynote speaker at dinners and I see people writing her words down. I was involved with Laurie in successfully launching an international women’s business advisory board program for the community (she did this pro bono). She took the bull by the horns and made it happen. She is motivating and articulate, and people listen and get engaged in action.
I have also spoken with many of Laurie’s clients and know they all hold her in the highest regard. Laurie will not only have wonderful stories and words of wisdom for a book, she will be outstanding to work with. And she is so goal and action oriented in whatever she decides to do, this will be a perfect fit.
Her success will be your success.
Elena Kirkiles, CIC, AAI
Kirkiles & Associates Commercial Insurance Brokerage, LLC
273 River Street
Norwell, MA 02061-2209
Phone: 781-659-3300