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Articles
Creating a Vision and a Plan for your Business
Dec 16, 2008
On October 5, 2008, Kathy Wentworth Drahosz spoke at workshop for the American Massage Association. One of the attendees, Susan Patton, wrote this article as a reflection on Kathy's message.
Read More ...Connection and Reflection
Dec 16, 2008
During the holiday season, we are often reminded of the importance and satisfaction we get with connecting with those who have made a difference in our lives. Whether it is family, friends or a special colleague or mentor, it is this time of year that we reflect with great gratitude on those who are or have been champions of our cause and have given us so much in terms of personal and professional growth. This year in particular, with its many transitions and uncertainties, gives us the perfect opportunity to reflect and reconnect with those who have made a difference in our lives and who continue to support and advocate our success.
Read More ... U.S. OPM Gives TMC a Tip of the Hat
Dec 10, 2008
September, 2008: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) just released their latest Best Practices: Mentoring report for developing and implementing a formal mentoring program, and has recognized The Mentoring Connection and The Keys to Mentoring Success by Kathy Wentworth Drahosz as key resources for developing mentoring programs.
Read More ... Make the Commitment to Your Career Advancement
Nov 12, 2008
All of us have dreams for our careers and many have immediate aspirations to ascend to the next professional level. As these imaginings can be easy to envision, it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint and perform those objectives that will be needed to realize them. Commitment to career development takes energy, commitment, and continual assessment and reflection. But when you are fully engaged, motivated and enthusiastic with the process, the sky can be the limit! The following are productive tools that can help you to realize those dreams faster than ever thought possible.
Read More ... Let Go of the Mess and Get Rid of the Stress
Oct 14, 2008
For many of us, making the time to either begin or complete a task can take an incredible amount of energy. Sometimes it takes all of the energy we can muster to get through the day. We walk into our workplace and are suddenly overcome by the myriad of commitments and expectations that await us (usually in the form of a mountain of paperwork) and end up stepping out immediately to get that much needed cup of coffee or conversation with a colleague.
Read More ... Dynamic Mentoring, Part IV of IV: The Stretch Assignment
Sep 11, 2008
Over the course of the past few months, we have explored the many diverse and enriching opportunities for both professional and personal growth. This month, we cap off our series with the most challenging and rewarding of all – the stretch assignment.
Read More ... Dynamic Mentoring, Part III of IV: Learning By Doing
Aug 14, 2008
In the third article of our four part series, we will concentrate on the learning-by-doing process and what it can yield in terms of skills, exposure and contacts. We all know the value of hands-on experience and in the mentoring process, the benefits of a learning by doing assignment can be multifaceted. When we tackle an activity that is new to us, we not only become proficient with a new skill, but the added benefits can be equally advantageous.
Read More ... TTC does 107.3 FM
Jul 28, 2008
If I asked you to describe the ideal way to celebrate your birthday, most may say, “birthday cake” or “oh let’s go out to lunch.” But, when you ask Jennifer how she wants to celebrate her birthday, want to know what she says???
Read More ... Dynamic Mentoring, Part II of IV: The Informational Interview
Jul 08, 2008
In the second article of our four part series, we will discuss the merit and planning of a successful informational interview. The informational interview not only answers questions about a particular skill you would like to sharpen, but can also serve to expand your professional network.
Read More ... Hands In Demand to Provide Corporate Wellness Classes
Jun 30, 2008
Local entrepreneur and Hands in Demand owner Mary Fairbairn, CMT is now offering wellness yoga activities to corporate clients.
Read More ... Dynamic Mentoring, Part I of IV: Learning Activities and Learning through Others
Jun 06, 2008
As the time honored tradition of mentoring has gained renewed popularity and momentum, the many rich opportunities for personal and professional growth have also increased. This article explores various types of learning activities, beginning with the experience of learning through others.
Read More ... Supervisor Sense
May 15, 2008
For many of us, the role of the supervisor and our relationships with them can be both multifaceted and at times complicated. Oftentimes, we perceive our direct supervisor as that one person who can make or break our career. And in fact they can, in a very positive way, help us to achieve our goals when we include them in our professional development.
Read More ... Positive Self Direction
Apr 08, 2008
There are a myriad of events and circumstances in our lives that can lead us down a path – usually of least resistance – that we would not (and sometimes should not) be on. With spring right around the corner, remember that there is a “springtime” for everyone. By taking a series of small but no less significant steps, we can change both the direction and meaning that we have always envisioned for ourselves and our lives.
Read More ... The Truth about Trust in the Mentoring Relationship
Mar 18, 2008
The true definition of trust has always been difficult to define as it means so many different things to so many different people. It is often that intangible “gut instinct” that we have toward another person. Many times we cannot put our finger on why we feel a certain way toward another, but chances are there were many subtle triggers that have contributed to our perceptions. With that said, we ourselves emit our own nuances that significantly impact the way others perceive us.
Read More ... Goal Setting - It’s All About Getting There, Part II
Feb 20, 2008
Although a seemingly daunting task at times, without question, the establishment of goals and completion of those objectives will be the key to any long term success and the one vehicle that will bring your dreams closer to reality. The importance of goal setting cannot be understated.
Read More ... Goal Setting - It's All about Getting There, Part 1
Jan 18, 2008
Many of us have been caught in the midst of a day-dream envisioning things we never thought possible: i.e., getting a promotion, running your own company, developing new technology, traveling the globe, etc. Your heart starts to race and you think, “How exciting it would be to accomplish that!” Then, lack of time and other personal or professional commitments step in and your vision becomes foggy. Making a commitment to yourself, and taking the small steps needed to achieve your vision, is critical for your long-term happiness and success.
Read More ... The Great Gift of Gratitude
Dec 13, 2007
Participating in a mentoring program, whether formal or informal, can take up a lot of time for both the mentor and the mentoree. Remembering and acknowledging the time and effort your mentoring partner puts in to the mentoring program is essential to showing your partner you appreciate everything they have done to help you succeed.
Show them you are thankful!
Read More ... Embracing Change and Managing a Smooth Transition
Nov 26, 2007
This article discusses embracing and managing change to foster personal and professional growth.
Read More ... Role Reversal: The Challenges and Rewards of Caring for our Aging Parents
Nov 16, 2007
“About 44% of Americans between the ages of 45 and 55 have aging parents or in-laws as well as children under the age of 21; 64% of those providing care for their aging family members are employed full-time or part-time” (Epp, n.d.). These are some staggering statistics. There is enough pressure from day-to-day work responsibilities, and then to go home and have to care for an aging loved one can be draining. External factors such as this can impact your work-life and home-life, however, there are many resources available to help guide you through this process so you are successful both personally and professionally.
Epp, Hanni. (n.d.). The Sandwich Generation. Retrieved November 11, 2007 from the World Wide Web: http://www.caregiverresource.net/materials/Caregiver's%20Corner/CaregiversCorner%20-%20The%20Sandwich%20Generation.htm
Read More ... The Great Mentoring Moment
Sep 19, 2007
This article addresses the advantage of a situational mentor and how to make the most of situational mentoring experiences.
Read More ... Flash Mentoring
Sep 04, 2007
Formal mentoring programs are a great way to retain tacit knowledge from your senior workforce and grow your younger employees to be future leaders. While the intention of the program is promising, the biggest obstacle formal mentoring programs encounter is consistent time commitment from both partners. This is where Situational Mentoring or “Flash Mentoring” as it is referred to in this article, can offer a great reward.
Click HERE to read more about "Flash Mentoring" by Brian Friel.
This article was published by GovExec.com in August 2007.
Fundraiser for Prince William Forest Park
Aug 23, 2007
The Training Connection, Inc. and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of Lake Ridge join forces to raise funds for Prince William Forest Park.
Read More ... Are You Obsessed by Time or Lack of it?
Aug 08, 2007
These days, everyone seems to be concerned with the lack of time they feel they have to complete daily tasks. Here is a rather different approach to time-management, challenging you to look beyond the fact the task takes up time and instead look at what the task yields in the end.
Read More ... NEW WEBSITE!
Jun 15, 2007
The Training Connection would like to announce the launch of their new website!
Focus on mentoring for sake of tomorrow's workforce
Jun 13, 2007
Mentoring programs can hasten the learning curve for new employees, improve employee performance, and alter the culture of an organization by creating a collaborative, team-based and results-oriented structure.
Read More ... Local Entrepreneur Honored as the Recipient of the 2006 Trainer of the Year Award
May 22, 2007
Ms. Kathy Wentworth Drahosz, local entrepreneur and author, was recently honored by Target Training International, Ltd. (TTI) as the 2006 recipient of Trainer of the Year Award for her outstanding work in professional career development.
Read More ... Symphony Or Noise?
May 22, 2007
What is your favorite symphonic instrument? When I think of my school orchestra, I loved to hear the French horn. I knew it was a difficult instrument to learn to play, yet its velvety richness is the backbone of many orchestral pieces. However, would you want to hear Beethoven played by an orchestra composed entirely of French horns? Would a French horn player enjoy trying to mimic a tuba, kettledrum or piccolo?
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