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Challenges in College
July’s Activate Your Genius seminar is being targeted for young adults who are headed for college this fall.
According to a study by the Department of Education, more than 30 percent of college students who drop out leave after the first year and almost 50 percent of them never graduate. How do you prepare your college-bound student for the new and unexpected experiences that college brings and ensure that your investment in his or her education is safe?
Before you send your teenager off to college, enroll him or her in the Activate Your Genius seminar today!
This experiential seminar will help your student learn how to make the best decisions for him or herself – every time!
Research shows that the gut is an extremely reliable source of information. Hearing your gut takes practice and experience.
In this workshop participants will learn how to access what their gut is trying to tell them through activities and exercises. This is not the typical classroom, participants learn by doing instead of sitting through a lecture.
Participants will learn to:
Have confidence in their ability to make sound choices that are right for them
“I have a quiz on Monday but really want to go to this party. What should I do?”
“How can I have fun without pushing the boundaries too far?”
Discover how to get the most from their college experience
“Do I study what I am good at, what I really love to do or what can get me a good job?”
“How can I know what I want to do? I am supposed to choose a major. How will I know if I am making the best choice?”
Make friends who appreciate their uniqueness
“How can I meet a few people who I can trust and really be myself around?”
Become a responsible adult living on their own
“How do I deal with leaving home and being responsible for myself?”
“What if I am homesick?”
“When I attended Activate Your Genius, the key issue I wanted to address was where to go to college. As a result of the seminar, I learned to trust myself and my instincts. I made a decision on the school that I believe is right for me.
I highly recommend participating in this seminar if you have concerns about your upcoming college experience. It is truly a gift and very uplifting to discover yourself and what you are capable of as a person.”
Maxine deWolf, Leawood, Kansas, Class of 2009
Seminar Dates:
Thursday, July 23, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Friday, July 24, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 25, 9:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 26, 9:30 to 5 p.m.
Cost:
Student rate is $299. (Regular price is $599.) Seminar is limited to 16 participants.
Location:
Town & Country Bank
4707 W. 135th St.
Leawood, KS 66224 (corner of Roe and 135th Street)
For more information or to enroll in the seminar, contact Lidia Young at 913-681-6068. Or email Lidia at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
In Tribes, Seth Godin challenges people to become leaders in those areas of their lives that they care about. He believes if you have passion and a clear sense of mission, other people who have similar concerns will want to follow. After all, we are wired to be connected and groups need a focal point. He claims everyone is a leader. And you should not wait for the right job, with the right title in order to fully express your ideas. A key concept in his book is that leadership is not management, rather leadership is about creating changes that you believe in. This is worlds apart from how many companies are operating today.
Scarcity mentality in many businesses is rampant and innovation is a rare commodity. Most people are not focused on making changes they believe in, rather, they are concerned with survival, often with good reason. Keeping your head down and not becoming a target is the modus operandi of managers in corporations that are downsizing.
The human cost is enormous. Not only does fear rob you of creativity, it also increases stress to unhealthy levels. The workplace can become very mechanical- workers grinding out the same old products or services without inspiration or excitement.
What a catch-22. When we need leadership the most, there are few clear voices emerging from the chaos. Courage is the hallmark of a good leader; also the ability to express a vision and communicate passion. Expressing these attributes involves risk. What is often underestimated is the cost for not taking risks when self-respect or passion for a better idea is at stake. We are all hoping for a great leader to follow. Godin claims that the one we are waiting for could be ourselves.
Life is full of ironies. This new website, my seminars and the coaching work I do are all about discovering and leveraging the unique strengths of individuals, teams and organizations. It is genius that I am on the hunt to discover and I am usually successful.
I wrote two sample blog posts and sent them to colleagues for feedback. What I heard was that even though the posts were interesting and focused on salient topics, somehow my distinctive perspective was sorely missing.
Developing a public presence through my website brought with it a sense of exposure. This can be an excellent problem. People that were previously unaware of me and the work that I do have a better chance of finding me.
However, the thought of public vulnerability sent me back to being an immigrant kid who felt unsafe and who did not want to be noticed as different. It took me most of my life to discover that different can be a very good thing! What I know now is that two things are true - my uniqueness is my greatest strength and it is also what can make me feel the most vulnerable.
In life you can’t have it both ways. You can’t leverage your genius and play it safe at the same time. And what if transparency and authenticity are among the greatest personal powers?
Lidia Young, LSCSW, Executive Coach, has worked with groups and individuals for more than 20 years, and since 1995 has focused on coaching business leaders, management teams and entrepreneurs. In working with leaders, Lidia helps individuals achieve greater confidence and consistency in their decision making and day-to-day people and self-management skills, which leads to improved results and increased team buy-in and commitment.
Testimonials:
Kim Oursler
Marketing Director Kansas City
"Lidia Young provides a fresh and unique perspective to common challenges in business. Her ability to perceive what is causing core challenges and suggest effective and workable solutions is one of her greatest gifts."
Christopher Schultz
Director, Fortune 100 company
"The most significant take-away for me from my work with Lidia is the sensitivity I developed to the role of the leader in an organization like mine and the specific impacts that my actions, words, and example had on my group."
Deborah Sheldon
Manager Overland Park, KS
"It is rare that I find myself so inspired after a leadership seminar that I write a "thank you" letter and recommend the program (Activate Your Genius) and the facilitator to my family, friends and colleagues."
Anna Jenkins
Manager, Fortune 500 company Overland Park, KS
"This seminar (Activate Your Genius) helped remove the barriers that kept me from living in the "now".
Olga Sliwa
Clinical Social Worker Boston, MA
"Professionally, I feel more comfortable speaking in groups and giving feedback to others. Personally, I am more able to set realistic limits and give my needs equal time. I am more more joyful and enthusiastic about things at home and at work."
Tom Davis
President, USA 800
"Working with Lidia has been an incredibly eye-opening experience. I highly recommend Lidia to any organization that is interested in increasing productivity and enhancing leadership skills."
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