I’ve made a nice segue into fall these last weeks — did some graphic facilitation work with a previous client. They had done a fantastic job five years ago with a graphic vision statement for their internal staff development unit within a progressive school district — and were ready to revisit it and discuss succession issues due to a beloved leader’s eventual retirement. We had a GREAT two-day retreat – with lots of personal visioning and planning too (a favorite of mine of course!). Really great to be back with them — so dedicated to public education and leveling the playing field for all learners.
The weekend following, after a lot of sleep (group facilitation takes it out of this introvert!) I caught the Cirque de Soleil show … Alegria – courtesy of my friend Cathy (private box front and center – you rock Cathy!).
Second show I’ve seen this year (last one was Ovo in San Francisco) – was totally great. I came away with such an alignment high watching the awesomely ‘in the vortex’ talent (and listening to little children giggle at the goofy clowns). Talk about focus, dedication, talent and practice, practice, practice. And, the expansive minds and ‘can do’ attitudes that these performers and business people have (the worldwide phenomenon of Cirque de Soleil originated in Canada with Quebec street performers – mega success creatively and business-wise … who says that the two don’t mesh!?).
If you’ve been reading this e-Zine for a while — you know that I totally believe in the ability of business to be both creative and lucrative. And fun, effective and satisfying for client/consumer and practitioner alike. Cirque certainly demonstrates that in spades. How many of you (like Guy Laliberte, founder of Cirque de Soleil) have a creative dream inside that is just itchin’ to be birthed and nurtured? This week’s article is ‘Tips to Accelerate Your Biz and Life’ – to inspire more of us to develop our interests and live life to the fullest!
