Marcia Merrill

Train the Trainer…Relaunching My Speaking/Training Career

I just returned the Trainer program through Peak Potentials.  They certified me and a fire…I missed doing workshops and training.  First, I learn,then,I do, then, I teach.  That’s one of the mantras.  I’ve adopted that one.  I loved teaching and training and speaking.  Now, I’m looking for the opportunity to speak, I’m waiving my honorarium.  If you or your organization needs a free speaker on…

So, you wanna stay in business? (Part One)

Tandem Bilking while my newsletter is being distributed-I’m in New Zealand! Andrea J. Lee in her book,” We Need to talk-Guide for Having Difficult Conversations, she  reveals some internal conflicts entrepreneurs may have.  I’ve added a few of my own from my 2nd book out in 2016 about  the 10 Deadly Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Should Avoid! There are key questions you, the entrepreneur-budding or…

I’m grateful for…(parts XXVII-XXX)

Warrior team celebrating Being thankful is a daily practice-I use a Gratitude Journal where I write down what I’m grateful for.  I also make it a Success Journal-3 things I did that day to completion.  For example, “Wrote blog post!”  :) I started thinking back only 3 weeks ago, I was at Enlightened Warrior Training Camp. We spoke of Warrior Camp before.  I’m revisiting it again.  Every day, I am…

5 People every network MUST have!

Visionary Entrepreneurs care about our planet & can help change the world & make a profit! Most people agree, networks are important.  Making connections makes you a better person and as 70% of jobs are found through networking, for a career changer, it’s a must! But, networking is not the exclusive realm of the job seeker.  Businesses are made up of people.  1 billion dollars can be attributed…

The importance of “NO”! Saying Yes to Freedom!

Ah…Freedom-automation & VAs! Entrepreneurs, by nature and often,necessity, wear many hats.  Delegation is the key to sanity in this fast-paced world.  The art of saying no to some things, frees you up for other important things,like family/friends- the special people in our lives. Having a Virtual Assistant,VA, to do the tasks I either don’t know how to do or don’t care to do is the best way to…

Let’s give Dad a standing ovation -Happy Father’s Day!

Dads come in all shapes and sizes.  Yes, I know it’s the day after…but, hey, every day fathers should be shown gratitude.  Reading in Wikipedia, I got very interested in the origins of Father’s Day.  They credit this from a tragic mining accident in Monoghan, W. Va.  This disaster left over a thousand children fatherless.  This tragedy spurred this idea and then, in 1903, there was a Father’s Day…

What is a mastermind and why should I care…

Napoleon Hill, author of Think & Grow Rich and many other Business/Financial books, defined the mastermind group as “a unique concept that leverages the collective power of the group creating a third mind..”.Hill described masterminding as the “coordination of knowledge and effort,in a spirit of harmony between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose.” Throughout history,…

Web site baby steps…

A bright, shiny, new web site is now LIVE!  I’m transitioning again.  This time for a full web site instead of just landing pages.  It feels strange but good.  Check out “my baby” http://www.midlifetransitioncoaching.com.   Love to hear what you think-I’m always open to new ideas! Of course, I knew it was going to happen.  In fact, it’s been up before I left for Warrior Camp!   But, I wanted to…

I am a Warrior-an Enlightened Warrior

Picture a beautiful, dry California desert, the home of the Enlightened Warrior Camp run by Peak Potentials, New Peaks-a personal development  company and this camp was amazing and fun and challenging.  I just got back from Enlightened Warrior Camp in Joshua Tree, CA-the high desert!  Yep, I said the desert.  Sand, heat, sweat and needing about a half gallon (at least!) of water.  Yet, it was an…

Leadership Doesn’t Have To Be Loud!

Leaders come in all shapes and sizes.  There’s that kid who always organized comes at recess,and then the high school jocks who often are thought as leaders.  College Academic Bowl or the Class President/Student Government and of course the leader of the Free World-the President of USA are more leaders we encounter. But, leadership can be quiet, do great things and take no joy in being…

Are you a social entrepreneur?

The whole concept of a Social Entrepreneur,or Socially-Conscious Entrepreneur pretty much describes me.  I care about the environment,social justice, and being a compassionate human being.  Ryan Eliason calls it The Visionary Entrepreneur!  I heard him at the Transformational Author Experience that Christine Kloser created 5 years ago and there’s a contest…and she gives away the wisdom of 20…

The Good old days..a box of Crayola crayons…

In the movie, “Forest Gump” was that famous line…”life is like a box of chocolates”.  I say life is like a box of crayons!  Before Donkey Kong or Battle something video games  took up your time,there was coloring.   And as you got older, coloring got more specialized. You first started just bearing down on the crayon and maybe even colored right through and hit the table.  Remember the sheer joy…

Velcro Clothes-Disability and transition

I recently went shopping for shorts.  A rather unremarkable.  Never did I think of fastenings-color, cut, style…buttons.  But, there I was, luckily, decided to try them at home…I was beat.  This, yet another symptom of Ataxia (cerebellar atrophy)  I have always been honest with you and transparent about my disability and necessary adaptations. Well, I put on a pair of shorts-(a size below my…

Do you have a limiting belief?

Having a limited belief feels like you’re climbing a mountain! A limiting belief is that voice that tells a person and guides their behavior,  Many limiting beliefs result in obstacles to impede your moving forward.  We’re stuck on these messages. Often these limiting beliefs are what you’ve heard when you were a child.  These are messages that come from the adults, well-meaning or not.  If you…

Pizza-Wanna slice…or Three…?

According to Science magazine, pizza is the most addictive food!  It beat out chocolate!  I’ve been reading up on this-could be a widespread panic if Dominos or Papa John’s might leave the community.  Let’s hear how to tell if you are addicted.

We had pizza last night and it was piping hot, cheesy, full of toppings and the first words out of my husband’s mouth-“I can’t wait to have this for…

How To Be A Great Protege (Mentee)

Becoming a protege (mentee) can be a great way to hit the ground running  It’s better than New Employee Orientation.  This an ongoing,(not just a few hours)  It can provide you with valuable information-could fast-track you to a promotion and that  corner office!  If there is a formalized program, sign up!  If there isn’t one, put the idea in the suggestion box.  Then go “shopping” for a mentor. …

How To Be A Great Mentor

Mentor, in Greek Mythology was a friend of Odysseus and helped Telemachus his brother’s son.  According to Wikipedia, that’s how mentor came to be a word meaning,”someone who imparts wisdom and shared knowledge with a less experienced colleague”.

Everyone should have a mentor at least once-someone, with your growth in mind to “show you the ropes’.  They say when the student is ready the teacher…