“We don’t see the things as they are, we see things as we are.” ~ Anais Nin Communicating effectively and clearly requires skill and understanding, knowing that everyone operates from their personal model of their world. The way we perceive things becomes our reality, and we communicate from that perspective. That is why we often …
Everybody has a story, and Fire Power Seminars’ founder, Connie Phelan, decided to write a book to share hers: Inspired Courage – Breaking Through Your Barriers to Success. Writing the Inspired Courage book was a new frontier in Connie’s work of inspirational speaking, and the most fear-inducing experience of her life. She proved Ralph Waldo …
Every March women are acknowledged for what they do – being celebrated in so many ways for their talent, creativity, courage and historic feats. This year marked another first for women empowering women – an all-women crew produced and broadcast a National Hockey League game on International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8. Having celebrated …
Build your team while giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSR team-building events are a great way for companies, large and small, to give back to community and deliver positive change. Fire Power Seminars’ Building Bikes, Empowering Children program takes place in the local community where your event is being held, working with non-profit organizations …
Happy New Year! How are things going for you thus far? Statistics and research shows that most people who make New Year’s Resolutions break them within the first month, before January 31. So what are the most popular resolutions? Below are the top 10 in 2008 compared to the top 10 in 2019. 2008/ 2019 Get …
Insights From Woman Military Aviator Pioneer Margaret “Peggy” Dennis Carnahan Recently, Connie Phelan and I had the pleasure of facilitating a communication and board breaking session for NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP). In a room of 40 pilots, the four female NetJets pilots stood out. Had it not been for someone quietly telling …
Changing one’s socioeconomic status can seem daunting. Add on top of that generational poverty and it can seem near impossible. So how do you get people to take on the challenge of doing the impossible? You inspire them, lift them up and show them a way out. Liza Romero, Caran Hartsfield and The Sonoran Initiative …
Personal Empowerment – A 4-Step Process (guest post) If you are anything like me, you become overwhelmed with the how. To that I say, “stop overthinking and take action.” As I reflect on my empowerment journey, I’ll share a few pivotal moments that helped me spring into action. It is my intention that my story …
Since the August solar eclipse, there appears to be an increase in natural disasters around the world – from recent floods and earthquakes to hurricanes. And no matter where the occurrences take place, subconsciously we absorb the energy from our surroundings, the reports on the status of the areas affected, and our own personal connections …
I’m going to do WHAT? Walk on f-f-fire? Bend WHAT with my throat? Hahahahaha… No. I. Am. NOT. That was, at least, my first reaction (as it probably is for most people) when Karen Pfeffer of Fire Power Seminars explained the evening’s activities. My hands gripped the sides of my chair and then relaxed a …
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