I spent the weekend in Chicago taking a class on the Enneagram at Loyola University. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend.
I got to spend time with Sarah which is always great as we don't get to see each other very often.
I also really enjoyed the class. The Enneagram is a personality type assessment tool that I use in my coaching practice. I think it's an incredibly useful tool. I have found it helpful both personally and with clients to build self-insight, and therefore better relationships at work and and home. The class this weekend was focused on using the Enneagram in dealing with conflict, again, I think useful for everyone.
I also realized this weekend, that partially , I just enjoy taking the class (which if you are familiar with the Enneagram, fits nicely with my type - 5). I like to continually learn about a variety of topics, I enjoy being away from my office and focused on something I want to know more about.
So, I'll continue to look for occasional classes to boost my knowledge, and I would love to chat more about the Enneagram with anyone who's interested.
I think I Mentioned a week or so ago, that one of the goals for this journey is to continue to build and develop my business; particularly consulting with non profits and teaching.
My field is Human Resources and I've been out on my own for a few years now. I have great clients, an although I love doing the work, I know I am not as comfortable marketing myself and generating new work.
So I had a simple idea I'm going to try. I am going to do one thing every day that is focused on building my business. I will keep track of those things and, if I can, connect them to new clients, business and/or directions throughout the year.
I know is sounds simple, but I tend to be successful generating ideas to pursue, and less successful actually pursuing them. This seems manageable and like this blog, doing it daily will keep me accountable.
I would love to hear other ideas about how people have successfully built and developed their small businesses or practices - I am always open to suggestion.
