Well, here we go. I've resisted the blogging bug for some time now, but as I embark on yet another soul-searching adventure in self-discovery, I am drawn to the possibility of shedding some unlikely light on yet another facet of my strangely charmed life.
I am a singer and have been gainfully employed as such for over a decade now. Do you know my name? Heard of me, my voice or one of my four CDs? Unlikely. Now, I do have a pretty sweet fan base, and a few people from around the world have reached out to own one or more of my jazz vocal recordings, and for that I am grateful. However, that being said, over the past few years I've have become increasingly disenchanted with my career. Why? Because I seem to be spinning my wheels. After years of really becoming good at what I do -- quitegood, if I do say so myself -- my career opportunities have seemed to wane. The economy may have a lot to do with it, but I think it is deeper than that. I want to explore the elements of my personality and work habits that may be contributing to my holding back in the pursuit of success. By success, I mean: higher visibility; better paying engagements; more collaborative and artistically satisfying opportunities; and recording contracts, just to name a few. Of course, a relative amount of fame and fortune wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing, either.
Now, maybe I suck. Maybe I'm over the hill. I think many people, regardless of their chosen professions, come to this conclusion at some point; but until I decide that is indeed true and it's time to find a new path, I must make sure that I have done all I can do to ensure my own success. This desire and some encouragement from several good friends, has led me to Keith Ferrazzi's Relationship Masters Academy. Author of New York Time's Bestselling Never Eat Alone and Who's Got Your Back, the CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight has offered a pilot opportunity for 100 people to be trained to optimize their relationship foundations and ultimately create a structure to support having their productivity and career goals met.
Tomorrow I embark upon the 11-week online course which promises to train me in relationship development. I thought I would share my revelations and progress with you in this format. I suspect my journey will be very revealing, challenging and fun, and I will appreciate your support and encouragement along the way. Hopefully, my results will provide some inspiration to go forward in your own career and life. With a laugh or two along the way....