Last week I traveled to Anaheim, CA for the National Speaker’s Association Influence ’11 Convention.  As the owner of a speaking, coaching and consulting practice, this is the time of year when ‘a new set of insights’ sparks what will become the path I travel for the next 12 months! It is an exciting time as the influx of ideas pours in, and at this convention the ideas are palpable and echoing through the hallways as experienced professionals and “newbies” mix and mash together, creating an audience pool of open-minded seekers… all of us looking for ‘next’ in our coming months.

A fascinating presentation caught the attention of this ‘Petri-dish’ of professionals; Ken Dychtwald, PhD presented “How the AGE WAVE is Transforming Our Lives, Our World and Our Profession”. He presented that for the first time in the recorded history of humankind we have reached a longevity point that is causing as many as 6 generations to live simultaneously under one roof… and this family make-up is becoming ‘normal’.

We are experiencing a transformation unlike ANY OTHER witnessed to mankind.  Two-thirds of the entire population of anyone who has lived to be 65 years old is living…right now.  “The gravitational pull of the marketplace no longer sits with the youth generation.  “Hip” is being redefined by the RE-BOOM generation”. What a compelling phrase.

He proposed that the questions asked of 20 year olds…what do I want for my life…as they are at the beginning are transforming into questions by the largest mass of experienced livers of life…

What do I want for my life…next?

Or is it really just the Boomers?

Though the Boomers have always generated an amazing amount of energy, I disagree that it is the 65+ generation that sits as the ONLY gravitation pull in this question of “what’s next?” My experience in my practices has me say it is the question WE ALL ASK…at MANY stages in life… More importantly, for all of us it serves as the catalyst. In a way, we are always… “Nexting”. And, at this particular time in history this may be more critical than ever to get focused and really grab a hold of our own reins to make sure where we go is where we want to be.

From where I sit, there is a WAVE of WAKING-UP that is occurring as people begin to recognize whether or not they are holding onto the reigns of their fate.  The bit is in our mouths…and the leather ties lay, in our hands.

The age of capability is dawning, as the lives we live last longer…and the human condition to dream, aspire and live extends…there are simply more people waking-up.  The good news…you don’t have to wait until you’re 65 years old to “Next” for yourself!

(Contact Kathy for “opera-tunities” to take YOUR professional dream to new Highs! 

Kathy@oncoreperformance.com

Also, Destination Breakthru™ is headed to Paris, France in February, 2012.  This is a BOUTIQUE retreat, with 12… 9 seats left! Inquire as to how YOU will save your seat at the top of the Eiffel Tower for the show of YOUR life!  Call Kathy today (813) 786-7226.

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Can’t make February in Paris…well, then hop on board the Napa Wine Train in June, 2012. 

I woke up this morning at 6:37 AM to the sound of the discovered capable Dee, a woman who recently embarked on her first Destination Breakthru™ journey…. She was charged with energy and said, “I know it’s crazy for me to call you this early in the morning, but I just HAD to tell you, not only am I going to be a Chef…I’m signed up to start my Associated in Science degree 2 days after the last day of my old job! Weee-Hooo!” 

Dee is in her 30’s.

On the phone yesterday, I was on a call with the Career Advisor for the University of Tampa, asking me about dates I could come and present “Brand You: The First 365 Days of A New Job” for the graduating MBA students. 

I recalled that in our last conversation, we’d gone ‘off topic’ and started talking about our aspirations.  This call was a catch-up as I heard the ticking of each category of her life click off her tongue…”my health, my relationship with my spouse, the relationship with my friends, my work…Kathy, when I gave myself permission to be capable for my life, there wasn’t a single area that didn’t take 2 steps forward!  I’m ‘Nexting’ Kathy!  I’m ‘Nexting’!”  My friend here is in her late 40’s (I’m guessing).

You are not your age…You ARE your aspiration, and your life is a choice.  Give yourself permission to NEXT. 

Start right now.

Ask yourself this simple question…,”What would I do next…if I could do anything?”

Within a matter of seconds…there is/was a quiet voice that gave you an answer.  And you either allowed it space, or quickly pushed it down and let reason take hold.

Now…take away the reasons whey you can’t/won’t…no age or obstacles stopping you.

Do you have the courage to ADMIT what you want?  Can you take the courage to SAY IT OUT LOUD?  Once you do…the process of NEXTING  has begun.

Take time every single day to focus on your next. Really set aside the time. You can do it on your drive or your commute, at the grocery store checkout line, sitting quietly over your first cup of coffee in the morning or in your bed before you retire. Any time that works for you is perfect but do it consistently every day. AND GET IT OUT OF YOUR HEAD…write it down, say it, draw a picture that repesents it, listen to music.

Keep your pad or notebook with you and jot down (in one regular location) journal notes on what comes up for you. You can even TEXT yourself your NEXT ideas by sending a text MMS to your own email. Open the doors and feel the energy begin to flow.

Who knows what your Petri dish of ideas will look like… my guess is it will be electrifying and the little kid inside you who has been wanting to play, will start to shine through!

If you want support from a seasoned coach to take things to the Next Level, contact me at Kathy@oncoreperformance.com

Also, Destination Breakthru™ is headed to Paris, France in February, 2012.  This is a BOUTIQUE retreat, with 12… 9 seats left! Inquire as to how YOU will save your seat at the top of the Eiffel Tower for the show of YOUR life!  Take your business to new highs in 2012 in this luxury mastermind retreat!

Can’t make February in Paris…well, then hop on board the Napa Wine Train in June, 2012.