Weekend In Dallas!

What an amazing weekend! I had the opportunity to go to a client event. It's rare when I get to meet my clients in person and see the incredible speakers I work-with. I was especially excited to meet this client, Bill Phillip's Transformation Community, because of the life-changing work they do and the lives they have touched. I saw person after person come onto the stage and share beautiful stories about how Bill Phillips and the Transformation Community helped changed their lives, not only on the outside but also on the inside. Stories of overcoming depression, addiction and general unhappiness flowed out over Friday and Saturday afternoons. The happiness from this group radiated throughout the room. If you or anyone you know is looking for that type of change within a supportive online community, I highly encourage you to check-out into this group. I felt honored to be able to witness something so special and life-changing! It was also an honor to meet my client in-person along with her beautiful baby and family. She epitomizes everything the Transformation Community stands for in the way she worked with me to book speakers as well as how she worked with the speakers we booked -what a joy!

The speakers I got to see this weekend were outstanding. The weekend kicked off with Jason Thomas recounting his story of heroism on September 11, 2001. Sgt. Thomas ran into the rubble that day when everyone was running away and saved 2 people's lives.  Because of his courage there are 2 people on this earth who would not have been here unless it was for him. He had no obligation to go to New York that day especially considering he had a family at home with small children; however, his life motto is, "never leave a brother behind" and on September 11, 2001 that motto became his reality. I left his presentation wondering-would I run into rubble and risk my own life for strangers? Would you?

The next speaker I saw was Dr. Karen Wolfe. I actually found Dr. Karen last year while I was doing some research for a client. I knew she would be absolutely perfect for this client, and I was right-what an amazing fit with client! Dr. Karen talked about the mind, body, spirit connection. It was a wonderful presentation combining content, passion and humor. The program highlight was when she performed sign language to a beautiful song by Jana Stanfield. She also illustrated some points in her presentation by using the Wizard of Oz as her reference-pretty funny considering I am from Kansas. I left reminded of the fact that our bodies our the vessels that carry our souls. Not only is physical health important, but also our spiritual health-not in a religious way-but in a way of taking care of the energy that makes us who we are.

Warren MacDonald kicked off Saturday morning with his incredible story. Poor Warren's plane was delayed and he was speaking on minimal sleep; however, you would NEVER know it! What a professional. I have booked Warren before and had heard rave reviews, so I was very excited to see him. Warren lost both his legs in a climbing accident several years ago-but Warren does not see himself as disabled. If you like an inpiring story, but you don't want a "sappy" speaker, Warren is your  guy. Warren is to the point he just doesn't see his life without legs as a big deal-it's still his life! He believes once you change how you see the world, you can change the world. It's all about perspective-how you see your life is how you will live you life. Warren chooses to live a very happy and fulfilling life because of his perspective. My favorite funny quote from Warren's presentation-"I only feel handicapped when I am looking for a parking spot!" HA! I just love it-he was so funny. Warren has not let losing his legs change his life-he still climbs mountains!!  I can't imagine going through what Warren has been through, but I sure hope if I face a life changing event like Warren-I have the perspective and courage of Warren MacDonald! 

My favorite part of the weekend was to see the impact these speakers have on people's lives. I saw person after person approach each speaker with tears in their eyes or a sparkle in their eye. I know there were many people who left that weekend changed because of the speakers I have the privelage of working-with. As one of my clients told me-he was jealous of me because of all the people I have the opportunity to meet in my life because of my "job," and you know he is right. I am lucky... I get to meet some of the most inspiring and beautiful people and I am so grateful...