I Got This!

Jan 30, 2015 | Thoughts

I got this. I had thought that it would take a lot of courage to say it because I might actually “get this.” I might not get this handled perfectly. I might not get this under control. But in reality, it’s so easy to say it, and once you do say it,...

Now Is When…

Jul 10, 2014 | Thoughts

Stepping out of your comfort zone can be scary. When the sphere of your world is nice and cozy, even taking a peek outside can be intimidating sometimes. Last year, as my tenure as PWT President was coming to a close, Annie casually suggested that I consider assuming...

Change

May 16, 2014 | Event, Inspiration, Thoughts

A simple change in one’s point of view can make a big difference. That is what I learned at Merle’s workshop, “Navigating Relationship Stress at Work.” Perhaps I should rather say that the workshop brought back a childhood memory that supports...

Bravo, PWT!

Apr 3, 2014 | Event, Thoughts, YIPPPEE Moment

PWT did it again–a clean sweep! PWT representatives won both the Area A1 International and Evaluation Speech Contests, with Hellena Jones-Elbling winning the Evaluation Speech Contest and Ann Hastings taking top prize in the International Speech Contest....

Ripple Effect

Apr 1, 2014 | Event, Freedom Writers, Inspiration, Thoughts

Be the change you want to see in the world. (by Ghandi) Freedom Writers represent the change we need to see in the world. I watched the documentary, “The Stories from an Undeclared War,” last night. The picture follows the students’ stories from...

Vulnerabilities

Mar 24, 2014 | Freedom Writers, Inspiration, Thoughts

We had another wonderful speechcraft session with Freedom Writers last weekend. I have been listening to their speeches for the last six sessions and noticed that they clearly have something special — they are brave. They have the bravery to expose their...