Meet Jeannette Grace

Communication Expert, CEO, Consultant, Author
Jeannette Grace is an engaging speaker and communication expert.
She helps clients remove roadblocks that get in the way of amazing workplaces.

How I Got My Groove Back

A conversation with myself.

Dear Self,

What’s going on? You used to be fun and light-hearted. You loved life. You loved what you “did”. You were positive … optimistic … strong … independent … quirky.  YES, quirky. That’s what I liked most about you.  You were just you. It’s like someone snuffed the light out on your enthusiasm.  I want to know what’s wrong.

Concerned,
Me

Hello Me,

Thanks for noticing. You’re right. I’m not myself these days. I’ve lost my oomph, my zest, my mojo, my groove, my joy.  It’s scary. Remember that book I wrote? G Factor? I feel like I don’t have any G Factor – like all my gravitational pull is gone. I just don’t feel like myself, and frankly, I miss myself. A lot. I don’t know what is wrong with me.

Confused,

Self

Dear Self,

Wow friend! I knew something was off, but I obviously wasn’t paying attention. I was so busy in my day-to-day stuff that I didn’t make time to ask or listen to you. I should have done something to help. What do you need?

Sorry,
Me

Hello Me,

What do I need? The answer is, I don’t know. It’s weird.  I feel sad all the time. I find myself thinking, “I have everything I’ve always wanted in life. I have a beautiful life. A wonderful husband. Wonderful kids. A lovely home. A successful business. Great friends. I travel. Yet, I don’t feel joy.” And on the occasions I’m not sad, I’m angry. I don’t know why I’m angry; I’m just angry. I mean, really, who would want to be around me right now!?! I don’t even want to be around me.

Lost,

Self

Dear Self,

First, you’re stuck with me. I’m not going anywhere. Second, I have to say, it’s strange that you recognize you have everything you have always wanted, yet, you don’t feel joy.  There must be something missing. What’s missing? What if you start there?

Curious,
Me

Hello Me,

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ve done some thinking. Do you remember when our faith carried us through difficulty? When we asked God for the answers? I think I’ve been depending on myself and it’s obviously not working. Maybe I need to refocus.

Refocusing,

Self

Dear Self,

Yes! I do remember that. I remember when we lived by the phrase “Let go. Let God.” We worried so much less. Aaaah. Those were beautiful times. I’m so glad you are refocusing – thanks for the reminder.

Refocusing too,
Me

Hello Me,

I’m feeling better these days and am working on my faith. But, I’m still struggling. I can’t sleep. I’m hyperemotional. Laughing one minute, crying the next. I can’t seem to remember things. My body is cool one minute and a raging fire the next. Oh, and no amount of eating better and working out seems to make a difference when I step on the scale.

Ugh,

Self

Dear Self,

I know what you mean. I’m moody and wake up in a flop sweat many nights. Gross! And the brain fog! I go through much of my day in a haze. I’ve done some research. Are we at that “time of our life?”

Wondering,
Me

Dear Me,

Maybe.

Wondering too,

Self

Dear Self,

Aren’t there doctors who specialize in this?
Making an appointment,

Me

Dear Me,

Great news! I made an appointment too. There is a new G Factor in town and it’s called GROOVE!  Turns out all I needed was little more estrogen and a little less testosterone thanks to menopause. Hallelujah! I’m back!

Celebrating,

Self

Dear Self,

It’s so good to have you back! Now, let’s do this!

Love,
Me

Jeannette’s Song is “I’m Me” by US the Duo

More about Jeannette

Jeannette is an engaging speaker and communication expert with over 25 years of experience. She specializes in helping clients remove communication roadblocks that get in the way of happy customers, engaged employees, cohesive teams, and trusted leadership.  She is also the author of G Factor: 8 Secrets to Increasing Your Gravitational Pull at Work. G Factor is your gravitational pull. It is the stuff that makes people trust you and want to work with you.

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Meet Wendy Blomseth

“I am in my groove in my ‘Photography Zone.’ I can make time stand still. There’s nothing except being in the moment.”

In a Pause, Ready for a Flip

Anyone remember 33 1/3  rpm record albums?  Remember that each album had about six songs on it with grooves for space in between songs?

I think I’ve lived through those six songs on side one already and I’ve paused for a time in the spaces in between.  Wherever I was, however, I was leaning into the light, to “my people” and to the beautiful moments that simply had to be photographed.  They could not be passed by or I would be left with an eternal yearning for what might have been.

Creatively, I am at my happiest and in my groove when in my photography zone.  I can make time stand still when I’m “seeing the light” in the person and my subjects.  There is nothing that is happening except being in the moment focused on creating beautiful images.  I’ve created four milestone bodies of photography work and captured 1,000’s of random images created in the moment.

Professionally, I’ve always been known as “the connector.”  In a recent personal development workshop, my newly crafted “I AM” exercise birthed the statement

“I AM connecting people together with love, kindness, creativity, success and joy.”

I do this as an affiliate with Send Out Cards and you’ll see my photography on those cards as well.

Right now, like the rest of the world, I’m in “The Pause.”  I treasure some moments at home where I can find breath, calm, peace and safety, and yet I yearn for connection, laughing and hugging my people and traveling to discover magical moments to photograph.  I’m slowly experiencing the benefits of in-home exercise and may have finally slowed down enough to enjoy yoga (flashback to high impact aerobics in the 80’s).

I‘m digging into my groove at home, breathing through the times of fear and anxiety, and dreaming of the days ahead when I can flip this album and start a new series of songs that sing a happier tune.

“OMG. this song gets me up and dancing every time.   Summertime has been recorded dozens of times and they’re all good but this one is on my favorite list. – Wendy

More about Wendy:

When my life is ideal I am focused on   CREATING still life, fine art photography.

SPREADING JOY helping others see the beauty in their business, their brand and themselves

MAKING CONNECTIONS AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS based  on trusting,  respectful  partnerships

COLLABORATING AND PROBLEM SOLVING  as a big picture visionary turning challenges into measurable  successes

COMMUNICATING at an expert level as photographer, speaker,

EARNING A LIVABLE WAGE  leveraging my social media network, passion for branding and seasoned business development experience.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSCIOUS GROWTH  as I truly believe that every day is a learning experience and my journey includes continual knowledge and improvement so that the more I know, the more I can give   Per Strength Finder 2.0 my

Top 5 Themes are:

• ACTIVATOR:  make things happen by turning thoughts into actions
• LEARNER: has a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve
• COMMUNICATION:  find it easy to put thoughts into words, good conversationalists and presenter
• INDIVIDUALIZATION: intrigued with the unique qualities of each person, study/educate/inform others
• HARMONY: practical, realistic and creator of well-defined action plans with sequenced steps and due dates.

Follow Wendy:

• SHOP VIDA: Photos printed on demand on fabrics.  Love the scarfs, shawls, and interior décor
• FINE ART AMERICA: Photos printed on all kinds of paper, canvas, metal, pillows
• Facebook business page:  Wendy Blomseth Enterprises
• Send Out Cards for greeting cards and gifts