Kathy Garland | Transformational Leader | Innovative Speaker | Business Coach | Kathy Garland International

Last week, when I was at Walt Disney World in Florida. I had so much fun because creativity and imagination is all around. Vivid colors, flourishing costumes, cheerful music, interactive exhibits, fun rides and dedicated performers contribute to a magical experience. We enjoyed an international flower festival at Epcot, featuring multiple live-plant sculptures of Disney characters. It added a lot of personality and visual appeal to the park, not to mention hundreds more Kodak moments.

One afternoon, we caught a Celebration parade at the Magic Kingdom. I was like a little girl when Mickey came right up and waved at me. Silly me!

One of the exhibits I liked the most was one I wasn’t particularly interested in. You know that giant earth-shaped exhibit at the entrance to Epcot? It has a communications exhibit/ride inside that traces the history of communication from the beginning of mankind from cavemen drawing on the walls to the latest in telecommunications. On the way back down from the top of the globe, there is an interactive exercise which engaged my imagination.

Using an interactive touch screen, I entered preferences for how I’d like to work in the future. In a few seconds, a customized video/cartoon played back my preferences in a story. The fascinating thing is that a digital photo of each person is taken at the first of the ride and then inserted into the video. I loved it when my digital self was working at the beach!

This kind of playful imagination is just what leaders need. We need time to engage the fun parts of us in order to regenerate our energy, our minds and the idea factory in our head. Make time for fun as much as you can to free up your mind for better and more clear decisions and to relieve stress as well.

Kathy Garland offers programs that awaken the soul of women leaders to enhance their wealth, balance and freedom, www.kathygarland.com.

One of the trademark qualities of strong brands and successful leaders is courage. 

It takes courage to step out and step up when times are uncertain or resources are scarce.

Are you thinking about expanding your business?

Applying for a new job?

Transitioning from your corporate job to starting your own business?

Making a personal decision that will change your life?

These decisions require courage to plan a direction and get into action.

I work with people who are ready to step up and want support from someone who is able to reflect what they truly want. Often, during change and transition, people’s desires are jumbled up and there are conflicting or multiple goals. I work with my clients to sort these out and simplify and clarify their thinking.

People going through change need to summon all their courage. How do people get past fear, which holds so many people back from expanding and changing into who they really want to be and the success they know their business can be?

Here are two things necessary to make transitions and change more fearless for people:

1. Vision – having a clear vision of the destination or goal is essential. Without a vision, it’s like driving in a foreign country without a map or knowing the language.

2. Confidence – people who take time to define their personal or business brand find clarity in who they are and what they are best at. This builds confidence so they keep taking steps toward their goals, instead of staying in the safety of their current situation.

Everyone has some type of fear. Life doesn’t exist without it. Successful people know how to master their fears.

Does fear stop you from taking action and playing big? If so, I encourage you to contact me for a personal branding session to boost your confidence. In addition, visit www.fearless-manifesting.com for details on a program I offer with Tina Ferguson, www.rapidsuccesspartners.com so you can experience the power of fearless manifesting. We have a three-part teleseminar series you can register for at no cost to you.

I’m off to Disney Hollywood Studio to ride the Tower of Terror – a 13-foot drop in the dark!

Have a fearless day!

Kathy Garland offers programs that awaken the soul of women leaders to enhance their wealth, balance and freedom, www.kathygarland.com.