Isn’t Fulfillment All About Being An Inspired Grinder? GRAD LINK GRAD LINK Winter 2010 A Newsletter for Graduates of the Excellence Series Courses ESI 1 In Partnership with Context International & Pathways Learning Group Excellence Seminars International 1.800.399.8081 As we dawn a new decade, I have left behind my job of 15+ years at Vancouver Island University to work full-time in Excellence Seminars International (ESI). I have been congratulated by many for taking this step. I was surprised, at first, not knowing why people considered it so important. In reading my brother’s Christmas letter, I realized that people see me as who I am and where I am inspired to make my greatest contribution. No surprise to anyone, it is in strengthening the fabric of good will that exists in the world through a commitment to lifelong learning and through the vehicle of ESI. It is where I am an “Inspired Grinder”. And what is an “Inspired Grinder”? Here is what Mike Lewis shared in his Christmas letter: One of the phrases I appropriated from a wonderful and courageous friend of mine many years ago (Laird Hunter) was the need for all of us to think of ourselves as inspired grinders. I adopted the essence of this phrase, or at least tried to. Inspiration is important, but without the willingness to undertake the grinding work of realizing the goals and projects that flow from it, little of consequence is likely to emerge. On the other hand, grinding without inspiration deadens the soul, too easily becomes a source of cynicism, digging us deeper into the rut of existence, without vitality and aspiration to transform. Looking at the results our graduates create, particularly those that complete Mastery II, I know the work we do lays the groundwork for people to become “Inspired Grinders”. It is then through that means they make their greatest contribu- tion. And so, as I wish you the best for 2010, I leave you with a quote from long-time Program Leader, Dan Sullivan: “Visualization without implementation is hallucination.” Making our dreams more than just dreams requires doing the work. My invitation and my challenge to each of you for the new decade is to get inspired to do the work and if you are already inspired, set up the support to grind into action. Enjoy the fulfillment that comes from the integration of both. For information on course offerings that will support you either to be inspired with vision or to move to inspired action, contact one of our Service Representatives: In British Columbia: [email protected] or [email protected] In the Yukon: [email protected] Pam Lewis
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Isn’t Fulfillment All About Being An Inspired Grinder?
G R A D L I N KG R A D L I N KWinter 2010 A Newsletter for Graduates of the Excellence Series Courses
ESI
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In Partnershipwith Context International& Pathways Learning Group
Excellen
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1.800.399.8081
As we dawn a new decade, I have left behind my job of 15+ years at Vancouver Island University to work full-time in Excellence Seminars International (ESI). I have been congratulated by many for taking this step. I was surprised, at first, not knowing why people considered it so important. In reading my brother’s Christmas letter, I realized that people see me as who I am and where I am inspired to make my greatest contribution. No surprise to anyone, it is in strengthening the fabric of good will that exists in the world through a commitment to lifelong learning and through the vehicle of ESI. It is where I am an “Inspired Grinder”.
And what is an “Inspired Grinder”? Here is what Mike Lewis shared in his Christmas letter: One of the phrases I appropriated from a wonderful and courageous friend of mine many years ago (Laird Hunter) was the need for all of us to think of ourselves as inspired grinders. I adopted the essence of this phrase, or at least tried to. Inspiration is important, but without the willingness to undertake the grinding work of realizing the goals and projects that flow from it, little of consequence is likely to emerge. On the other hand, grinding without inspiration deadens the soul, too easily becomes a source of cynicism, digging us deeper into the rut of existence, without vitality and aspiration to transform.
Looking at the results our graduates create, particularly those that complete Mastery II, I know the work we do lays the groundwork for people to become “Inspired Grinders”. It is then through that means they make their greatest contribu-tion. And so, as I wish you the best for 2010, I leave you with a quote from long-time Program Leader, Dan Sullivan:
“Visualization without implementation is hallucination.”
Making our dreams more than just dreams requires doing the work. My invitation and my challenge to each of you for the new decade is to get inspired to do the work and if you are already inspired, set up the support to grind into action. Enjoy the fulfillment that comes from the integration of both.
For information on course offerings that will support you either to be inspired with vision or to move to inspired action, contact one of our Service Representatives:
In British Columbia: [email protected] or [email protected]
In the Yukon: [email protected]
Pam Lewis
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Small And Mighty But What’s Going On Behind the Scenes…
Talk About RESULTS!
The Advancement of Excellence is often described as the course where the rubber hits the road. Delivered over 6-8 weeks, with incredible support, participants often create unprecedented results in their lives… and across many areas of their lives from relationships to careers! And, what is really cool is that at the end of it all, we get to celebrate those results. Enjoy some of the images captured at Commencement Celebra-tions. Happily, we enjoyed twelve such Celebrations in 2009, in Vancouver, on the Island, in the Yukon and in Seattle.
Pam Lewis, Laura Bentley, Lorraine Jensen, Christina Bianchini, Jill Badger-Caldwell and Michelle Ross at our Annual Summer Think Tank.
Each summer, during our “down-time”, our Management and Service Rep Team hold a two day Annual Meeting or Think Tank. We take stock – looking at what we have done over the past twelve months and set plans for the next year, always working to improve and create more excellence. Periodically, during the year, we check in to make sure we are on target and we course-correct when we are off track. It is a great process and over the years it has been where fresh ideas have been germinated and new directions taken.
Looking at our results from 2009, it is clear that we are staying the course in terms of the quality of programming we offer and we continue to expand! We delivered 67 programs in 2009, up from 59 in 2008. Looking ahead, 2010 looks like it will be a year of unprecedented growth. Exciting stuff, especially considering how small our team appears to be. It is what goes on behind the scenes that worthy of comment, however. Graduates of the Excellence Series contributed in the neighbourhood of 17,000 hours assisting programs in 2009. Significant… YES! Grateful… more than words can express! Our team isn’t so small, after all. Over 300 people assisted those 67 programs and countless more supported those they care about to take our courses. Thank you to our Team of 100s for your extraordinary and ongoing contribution!
VANCOUVER AREAThe Advancement of Excellence with Nadia Wnuk in Greater Vancouver: Foundation Weekend (January 9-10) & Relationship Weekend (February 6-7) – Best Western Coquitlam Inn; Commencement (March 6) at the Plaza 500 Hotel. Weekly meetings are also scheduled.
The Pursuit of Excellence with Kim Nonis in Greater Vancouver will take place from January 21-24, 2010 at the Plaza 500 Hotel.
Assisting Workshop with Christina Bianchini: The Vancouver Assisting Workshop is scheduled from 9:00-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 301 Maude Road in Port Moody.
The Pursuit of Excellence with Brent Stewart in Greater Vancouver will take place from March 4-7, 2010 at the Best Western Coquitlam Inn.
The Wall with Lorraine Jensen in Greater Vancouver will take place from March 18-21, 2010 at the Best Western Coquitlam Inn. Mastery I with Carol Peringer in Greater Vancouver will take place from March 24-28, 2010 at the Springbrooke Retreat Centre in Langley.
PUBLIC COURSE OFFERINGS: Winter Scheduling
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VANCOUVER ISLANDYear of Your Dreams with Elisabeth Revell in Parksville will take place on January 16, 2010 at the Quality Inn Bayside.
The Advancement of Excellence with Wanetta Beal in Parksville: Foundation Weekend (January 23-24), Relationship Weekend (February 27-28) and Commence-ment (March 20) take place at the Quality Inn Bayside. Weekly meetings are also scheduled.
The Pursuit of Excellence with Pam Lewis in Nanaimo will take place from January 28 - 31, 2010 at Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
Assisting Workshop with Michelle Ross: The Vancouver Island Assisting Workshop takes place from 9:00 – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Ramada Inn, Nanaimo.
The Wall with Lorraine Jensen in Nanaimo will take place from February 18-21, 2010 at the Tamagawa Centre on Holdon Lake. The Pursuit of Excellence with Pam Lewis in Parksville will take place from March 18-21, 2010 at the Quality Inn Bayside. The Wall with Carol Peringer in Nanaimo will take place from April 8-11, 2010 at the Tamagawa Centre on Holdon Lake.
The Youth Pursuit of Excellence with Jeff Gaines in Nanoose Bay will take place from July 2-4, 2010 at Moorecroft Camp.
YUKON AREAThe Pursuit of Excellence with Pam Lewis in Dawson City will take place from January 18-21, 2010 at the Tr’ondek Hwech’in Community Hall.
The Wall with Lorraine Jensen in Whitehorse will take place from January 26-29, 2010 at Nakwa Taku Potlatch House.The Pursuit of Excellence with Pam Lewis in Whitehorse will take place from February 2-5, 2010. Location TBA.
The Wall with Lorraine Jensen in Whitehorse will take place from February 8-11, 2010. Location TBA.
Mastery I with Larry Reymore in Whitehorse will take place from February 22-26, 2010 at the Sundog Retreat Centre.
The Advancement of Excellence in Whitehorse: Foundation Weekend (March 10-12), Relationship Weekend (March 29-31) and Commencement (April 17) with location TBA. Weekly meetings are also scheduled.
2010 UPCOMING INTRODUCTORY SESSIONSWed. Jan 13Wed. Feb 3Tues. Feb 16Tues. Mar 2Wed. Mar 17Wed. Apr 21
Wed. Jan 13Tues. Jan 26Tues. Feb 9Wed. Mar 3Tues. Mar 16Wed. Mar 31Wed. Apr 21
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YOUTH PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCEJULY 2 - 4, 2010
Excellence Seminars International is pleased to offer our RESIDENTIAL Pursuit of Excellence from July 2-4, 2010 at Moorecroft Camp in Nanoose Bay. This program sets a foundation for youth to be LEADERS IN THEIR LIVES and is open to young people born between1991 and 1995. We are pleased to have Jeff Gaines from New York lead this program again this year!!! The group size is limited so early registration is suggested.
Our Hats Off to Laura Bentley: We Will Miss You!
All of us at Excellence Seminars International would like to recognize Laura Bentley, who has done an incredible job as Service Representative on Vancouver Island. Laura has consistently been applauded not only for the excellent service she provides but also because she comes to know and care for everyone she has serves. She is going to be missed but we send you off with our very best wishes for a wonderful 2010 Laura. And we look forward to hearing about your new undertakings and adventures. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Laura Bentley and Lorraine Jensen taking a stroll on the beach after registeringpeople for Mastery II, June 2009.
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CONTRIBUTION CORNER: Strengthening the Fabric of Good Will in the World… Our Thanks to All Those Assisting Fall Programs!
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Participants in the Advancement of Excellence in the Yukon are asked to strengthen the fabric of goodwill in the world through making a contribution to their community. This is done in teams with each choosing a project to undertake during the two month program. A total of five projects were completed this Fall in Teslin and Carcross, respectively.
In Teslin, the Spirit Lifters, coached by Dalyce Huot, created a medicine wheel that is now hanging in the school which they believe will encourage their children to ask questions about their heritage and through that create more meaning in their lives. The Circle of Life, coached by Robin Smarch, fished for trout and salmon for weeks, smoked and canned the fish and then created and delivered gift baskets to elders and shut-ins. The Care Bears, coached by Kelly Morris, created affirmations on stones and positioned them in places of importance in Carcross, Whitehorse and Teslin.
In Carcross, the Page Turners, coached by Lil Mitchell, prepared and delivered a presentation in the school on the Law of Attraction and the value of empowering each other. The Inspirationals, coached by Aaren Hajash, made a couple of hundred signs based on the virtues of the community and in the middle of the night posted the signs around the community. You can imagine the surprise and delight that spread throughout the community as they awoke to all the positive affirmations they were surrounded with.
Congratulations and thanks to all of you for contributing your time, energy, creativity and commitment to making a positive difference in your communities!
The Advancement of Excellence(Vancouver)September – October 2009Lloyd GuessNazreen IshakLesli-Ann MieleRicki Sahota
The Advancement of Excellence(Nanaimo)September – November 2009Sandra BairdKerry DawsonRhonda FolsterAndrea Kelly
The Pursuit of Excellence(Haines Junction, Yukon)September 22–25, 2009Deborah DupontLorraine JensenKelly MorrisCheryle Patterson
The Pursuit of Excellence (Vancouver)September 24–27, 2009Shelly FreyKatie PickellJohn PufferAngie RaiVic RittingerTamara Rossander
The Wall (Carcross/Tagish, Yukon)September 29 – October 2, 2009Deborah DupontAaren HajashCheryle PattersonMichelle Ross
The Pursuit of Excellence (Nanaimo)October 1–4, 2009 Melissa BuckIda DucharmeBria GrayMaren GrayDeb Palmer
The Wall (Teslin, Yukon)October 5–8, 2009Bruce AdkinsLil MitchellAndrea SchmidtNadia Wnuk
The Wall (Vancouver)October 15–18, 2009Brian DickieShelley FreyGeoff MoorehouseKatie PickellNiki Vankerk
The Advancement of Excellence (Teslin, Yukon)October – November 2009Dalyce HuotKelly MorrisRobin SmarchAlice Van Blokland
The Advancement of Excellence (Carcross, Yukon)November – December 2009Aaren HajashLil Mitchell
The Pursuit of Excellence (Vancouver)November 5-8, 2009 Albert BruinsBrian DickieLucie Honey-RayLesli-Anne MieleTomomi NaitoNiki Vankerk
The Pursuit of Excellence (Nanaimo)November 12–15, 2009Reg CluettRhonda FolsterBrenda ForbesKerry GaultoisEv SchmidtCarolyn Soucie-Merx
Inside Passage (Nanaimo)November 19–22, 2009Laura BentleyTanya Horne
The Pursuit of Excellence (CAFN - Whitehorse, Yukon)November 26–29, 2009Heather CallaghanLisa DewhurstJames KawchukMichelle RossFay Vienneau
The Wall (Vancouver)November 26-29, 2009Albert BruinsLloyd GuessLucie Honey-RayLaara JantzenSue Johnstone
The Pursuit of Excellence (Whitehorse, Yukon)December 1–4, 2009Pat Downey-AreyDeborah DupontLorraine JensenJames KawchukKelly MorrisMartina Smarch
The Wall (Nanaimo)December 3–6, 2009Laura BentleyGreg BruntLouise BruntRhonda FolsterAngus RossCarolyn Soucie-Merx
Advancement Teams in the YukonMaking a Difference!
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