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“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all”
— Dale Carnegie

Where did 2017 go? 

Did you achieve the goals you set out at the beginning of last year?  If you did, good for you.  Don’t forget to celebrate!  I bet you employed some of the strategies shared during my Goal Setting workshop (back by popular demand, see below). Now that the New Year is here, it’s time to craft resolutions and goals for 2018. Often, resolutions are centered around self-improvement or advancement. Here are some popular New Year Resolutions:

• Eat healthier
• Start working out
• Spend quality time with family & friends
• Get more organized
• Read more for enjoyment
• Become more grateful and happy
• Volunteer and donate more
• Increase savings
• Travel to a new country or a new state
• Say “No” sometimes (You just have to do it.)

If you have attended my Goal Setting Workshops in the past, you know that the only way to be successful is to turn those resolutions into goals.  I am again offering my Goal Setting for Success Workshop. This year it will be on January 31^st, at Constant Contact, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.  Those who attend will leave with a personal, professional, and even a gratitude goal.

I suggest you use January to prepare on your own and then attend the workshop to polish off your goals before February. Come to a supportive environment where you will have a chance to think and practice how to write good goals. Light refreshments will be served.

The workshop is FREE, but you can always make a donation to the charity of your choice (Children’s Hospital, Little Hearts, AHA), since part of the workshop will be about gratitude. I try to practice what I preach.  I would appreciate if you could register in advance for the workshop using the Sign-up Genius link below.

Even if you already have goal setting in hand, don’t forget the need to find a friend, partner or a coach to share your goals with. This “Accountability Partner” is the key to your achieving success. It is an excellent way to stay motivated as well. If I am youraccountability partner, I say thank you. If I am not, ask yourself why not, and whether you really want to do it on your own.

I wish all of you a Happy New Year.  I am here for you.  I hope to see you at my Goal Setting Workshop (3 weeks from today) — and when you come, be sure to bring a friend.  It’s fun to do this kind of work with a friend.

Good Luck and Happy 2018!

With gratitude and best wishes,
Lisa Sasso, Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.  They must be felt with the heart.  Wishing you happiness.” — Helen Keller

This year I just want to say how thankful I am to my family, friends, relatives and my clients for their love and support with my new book, Motivation Now!  It has been a success.  I couldn’t have done that without all of you.  Thank you for your purchases, your reviews and for sharing my book with others.  I have received great praise in the Reading Daily Times Chronicle, the Arlington Advocate, the Reading Advocate, and the Boston Globe.  I also enjoyed a Radio-Entrepreneur Session (click here to watch the interview).  Thanks again, because these sales of the book have resulted in a donation to my favorite charity, Children’s Hospital.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanzaa, enjoy the festivities with your family and friends. This year’s photo (above) shows the three of us in Florida after Sunday Mass.  I wish all of you the best this holiday season, and as you prepare for an even better 2018. I am here for you!

Good Luck and Happy 2018!
With gratitude and best wishes,
Lisa Sasso, Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker

Happy Thanksgiving – Gratitude Now!“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.”— Brian Tracy

Every year there are many things to be thankful for, but this year I am especially thankful for so many people and things.  I will try to list them out.

My book, Motivation Now!

Motivation Now! was released in September 2017 and I am grateful for all those that have bought a copy.  The book is available on Amazon (link here) in both kindle and paperback format.  I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the team that helped me put this all together: Dee – Graphics, Sandra/Liz – Editors, Sherry – PR, Ed/Robbie – Launch Experts, and the 60+ people that read, reviewed and helped me to promote the book!  Since the launch, three local papers featured me (two of those on the front page), and the Boston Globe even picked up the story (thanks Sherry!).  I have also been able to share my story with the Female Entrepreneurs Club and was interviewed by Radio Entrepreneurs (interview will be available shortly online at www.radioentrepreneurs.com).  If anyone is ever interested in writing their own book, I would be more than happy to share my experiences.  It was a long process, and I now know it takes a village to raise a child and write a book.

My family & friends,

My husband & I celebrated our Silver Wedding Anniversary in June, and this month we will join Cardinal O’Malley and other couples (celebrating their silver and golden anniversaries) at Liturgy for the Archdiocese of Boston.  John’s parents will celebrate their 53rd Anniversary.  Last year my parents attended the Archdiocese celebration for their Golden Anniversary with the Cardinal.

I am blessed with many close friends, especially those from my high school (Laura, Elizabeth, and Kathy) and college (Dawn, Roxanne, Julie, Susan and Nadine).  This year my high school class is celebrating their 30^th reunion.  If you know anyone from the Arlington High Class of 1987, please have them get in contact with me!  We always have a fun time and it is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends.

My son & his caregivers,

November marks the 7-year anniversary since John Robert’s Open-Heart Surgery. He is medication free and his small heart monitor was removed in August.  We are ever thankful for those caregivers that continue to look after John Robert.  As his heart grows we expect he will need surgery again to address the leaflets that were created when he was just 3.5 years old.

My clients,

Finally, I want to say thank you to all my clients.  I am grateful for past, current and future clients.  My clients are important since without them I wouldn’t be able to share my skills and experiences.  This allows me to use my gifts to help others through life’s difficult challenges.

Reflection,

I always challenge those reading this blog to take a moment and create your own list of people and things for which you are thankful.  What are you going to do to express your gratitude?  How can you make sure you complete this important task not only now, but also throughout the year?

My thanks,

In addition to the recognition above, I want to remind everyone that I am offering free skill seminars this fall. My next FREE skill class is on Interviewing Preparation and Questions.  The call will be on Wed., Nov. 22 at 12 noon and everyone that attends will receive a copy of the top 30 Interview questions.  Please click here to send me an email and sign up for the call.

Conference Details for Skill Class:
United States: +1 712-832-8328
Access code: 487 529

Thank you again for your encouragement this past year.  TEAM – Together Each Achieves More! As an extra Holiday Bonus, the electronic (Kindle) copy of my book will be $0.99 on Black Friday through Cyber Monday.  The electronic copy is currently selling for $4.99 on Amazon under Motivation Now! 

Enjoy!With gratitude and best wishes,
Lisa Sasso, Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker

Motivation Now! Launch Day is Here!!!

It gives me great pleasure to announce that my book, Motivation Now! is now available on Amazon

• Please check out this book and please share this information with your friends and family. Please post it on your favorite social media site.  Access the book on Amazon (Direct Link Here) or visit my website for more information and a preview of the first chapter.
• Today only (Wednesday, September 13th), as a special courtesy to people on this list, you can download the Kindle version for FREE.  (The paperback version is also available on Amazon.)
• Here are what people are saying about Motivation Now!

“Lisa Sasso’s Motivation Now! is a wonderful and uplifting book that you will love to read for the inspiring messages and the engaging tools!” —Marshall Goldsmith, #1 Influential Leadership Thinker and #1 Executive Coach in the World according to Thinkers50.  New York Times Best Selling Author of Triggers, MOJO and What Got you Here Won’t Get You There

“Motivation Now! Is monthly motivation and reflections on what matters and what keeps us going when we need it most. We all need the reminder and Lisa does a great job walking us through our year with her insights. She made it personal and practical.” —Darren LaCroix, CSP, World Champion Speaker

• If you have already written a review, thank you.  Please post it! If not, I would greatly appreciate your review once you have read Motivation Now!  Inspirational Messages That Will Keep You Motivated All Year.
• Today is MDG’s Season Opener at Regis College.  I will have copies of my book available for purchase and I will be signing Motivation Now! at a table in the foyer.
• My book has already had a positive impact on many and I want it to touch many more.
• This book isn’t about making money, this book is about giving back.  I plan to donate 50% of the proceeds to charity.

Finally, I just wanted to say thank you to all that are taking part in this book’s launch or who are ordering copies of my book.  I greatly appreciate it!

With gratitude and best wishes,
Lisa Sasso, Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker

Fall Workshops Are Here!!!“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”–Lao Tzu

First, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the horrific act that occurred in Las Vegas last week.  I pray for all of the families that were affected.  While we may never feel totally safe in a large arena or activity, we can’t let this scare us.  That’s how we let those aimed at destroying our way of life win.  We should remain vigilant, but also continue to go about our daily lives.  Remember Boston Strong.

As a coach, I often find my clients struggling to define their personal brand.  Most folks find themselves either with a wealth of experience and knowledge but unable to parse it effectively, or limited skills and having to only focus on those pieces that demonstrate the most impact.  While branding encompasses more than what can be explained here, one of the most important ways to communicate one’s brand is the resume.  Whether you are in the market for a new job, or just wanting to keep your profile up to date, regular checks of your resume are essential.

This fall I am planning to offer a few different skills workshops, the first of which will be a FREE Resume Workshop on Wednesday, October 25^th at 12 noon (EST).  Myself, along with resume writer Gary Glickman, will share our expert advice and some resume examples/edits during the session.  Here is your chance to get your resume looked at.  We will be accepting resumes and choosing 3-5 of them to go through live.  However, you need to be on the phone for the call.  To register, please send me an email by clicking here and if you wish to have your resume considered for review please remember to attach a PDF copy.

My book, “Motivation Now!” has been available for 1 month now.  Thanks to all for your positive comments, and thank you to those who have purchased a copy.  I have sold out of all of my initial books.  I am planning to place another order to replenish my supply.  Several people shared their desire to purchase books for the holidays, for their team, clients, family, etc.  If you are interested in ordering books, please let me know your quantity.  I offer a discount (from the Amazon price) to $10 per book.

With gratitude and best wishes,
Lisa Sasso, Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker

This month, I am writing to share several pieces of good news.

First, I finished writing my very first book, Motivation Now!  I hope to launch the book shortly and I can let you know when it is ready to go.  In the meantime, I am looking for those interested in writing a brief 2-4 line endorsement/testimonial.  If you get it to me by 7/31/2017 it will make it in the back pages of the book.  Please let me know so I can arrange to share an advance copy (click here to email me).  I know that some of you did offer to read an earlier piece and I am just waiting for your endorsements back.  The full launch will take place in early September.  That is when you would put your review up on Amazon and on Linked In.  I will send back your endorsement with a reminder and instructions on what to do.  Thanks to all in advance for joining my launch team; I truly appreciate your support.

Second, I am again Championing and Moderating the Transitioning into and within the Medical Device Industry on August 16th at Regis College in Weston 5:30 pm-8:30 pm.  This is the 11th Annual Event.  The panelists are top-notch and we will have special guests sharing advice.  Please click here for more details.

On a personal note, I hope that you are keeping cool and enjoying this beautiful weather.  We just returned home from Orlando, Florida after a relaxing vacation.  We went to Universal Studio’s one day, and then spent the rest of the week relaxing on the lazy river at Orange Lake Country Club.  We played mini golf, scaled rock climbing walls and went on a hippo slide as well as other water slides.  It has been a good month.

Again, if you want to participate on my book launch team just let me know.  I would appreciate any help.  I am not concerned with how many books are sold it is more of an awareness campaign.  The kindle version will also be available for posting your review.  Thanks in advance for helping me achieve my goal of authorship.  I always appreciate your comments on the pieces that I send. I hope you’ll consider sharing my book on social media; currently, I’m only active on LinkedIn.  Finally, I plan to donate proceeds from my book to my favorite charity.

With gratitude and best wishes,
Lisa Sasso, Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker

“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”  -Pamela Vaull Starr

By now you have probably realized that I really enjoy sports, the teams and the players.  It was truly my honor to meet with and get my photo taken with “Big Papi,” Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz.

I felt like a mushroom next to him.  He is really a nice guy and he talked frankly about his life, the other players and all his past coaches.  He is my favorite ballplayer and I could always count on him to make contact with the ball.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes.  We have sports heroes like “Big Papi,” we have wartime heroes and we have heroes in our own families like our dads and husbands.  Anyone that knows me knows that my dad will always be a hero and a role model to me.   A very Happy Father’s Day greeting to all the Dads on this listing.

The point of this post is to share: Who are your heroes?  Who do you look up to and admire?  Who has traits and characteristics that you strongly believe in?  Who is a role model in your family and in your community?

Dream deep, for every dream, precedes a goal.  That was the Red Sox and after 86 years (since 1918) they finally won a World Series in 2004.  Then they did it again in 2007 and they won a third World Series in 2013.  I believe that any of this is possible if you want it bad enough and if you follow your heart.

With gratitude and best wishes,
Lisa Sasso, Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”  -Robert Louis Stevenson

This past weekend we celebrated Mother’s Day by paying homage to all moms including my mom, my mother-n-law, my sister-n-law and myself.  We had the family together and none of the moms had to cook, clean or do dishes. We tried to find a restaurant, but no one was willing to reserve 20 seats on Mother’s Day and we were not going to sit and wait until they could accommodate us.  So, we did the next best thing, we ordered Chinese food and ate in the convenience of our home.

It was much more of a relaxing atmosphere and my mother was not overstimulated.  In the last several years my mom has been suffering from Alzheimer’s.  My mother exemplifies living in the moment as her short term memory is unfortunately completely gone.  But she is still very much with us.  I hope and pray that someday there will be a cure for this terrible disease.  I am just lucky that I still have my mother and mother-n-law in my life.  Do you have a mother or mother-n-law in your life?  Do you have a daughter, daughter-n-law, or sister-in-law in your life?  All of these people are responsible for bringing life into the world and because of that, we should be truly grateful.

I know that being a mom is the best job in the world.  My son is in 4th grade and this Friday we are going to a beach (Plum Island) to study marine life.  He asked me to be a chaperone.  I was so touched.  I know that soon he will probably say something different.  He is the most incredible kid.  He is sensitive, loving and caring.  He says what he feels.  He made his Nana’s happy with the cards he made for them, and I loved the beautiful card that he made me.  Why is it that it is the little things that mean the most?  I hope that you had a Happy Mother’s Day for you or your spouse.  Mother’s Day is the one day that we actually honor our mothers and all the unselfish acts they have done for us throughout the years.  Sorry that this is late, but Mother’s Day wishes are not forgotten.

With gratitude and best wishes,
Lisa Sasso, Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker