Remarkible BFL'er...
There are so many I have met during these past two years or so learning the Body For Life Lifestyle. One of my favorites is Kelly Adair.
I first met Kelly during an EAS Energy Camp in Golden, Colorado. She is patient, giving and inspiring...the perfect package for a Lifetime Achievement Award Winner.
The second time I got to meet Kelly was during Jerry Braam's 2005 Champions for Life Cruise.
The cruise itself was jammed packed with events to do and over a hundred people to meet. Kelly was up to the challenge and more. She made a point to talk with everyone...offering up encouragement and kind words. Heck she even found time to write to you in her blog while we were at sea! Talk about dedication!!
She is a dynamo!
During the Captain's dinner she made a point to come and talk with me. I was so honored!
One thing she said has stuck with me...every day since.
She said, "Michelle, you got to put yourself out there!"
Now a lot of people don't know I am a shy person. They never figure that someone whose on TV every night could be shy. I confess I have a hard time...talking to new people. When things get really bad...I stutter. Thank goodness I've been on radio and television for the past 28 years. During that time I've grown comfortable in my job. Could you imagine if I weren't? I'd never be able to read a script!
Anyway, I've been thinking about what Kelly said. Yes I do need to put myself out there more. I need to try new things and break out of my comfort zone! This week I am putting together a new set of goals and dreams for Michelle's Ultimate BFL challenge which I began Monday. This time I am going to be outrageous! I am going to reach for the stars....and I am going to put myself out there!
I'm confident I can do just that...thanks to Kelly. My hope is that one day you too will get to meet her. She is a true BFL Star, shining bright enough for all of us to follow in her light!
I first met Kelly during an EAS Energy Camp in Golden, Colorado. She is patient, giving and inspiring...the perfect package for a Lifetime Achievement Award Winner.
The second time I got to meet Kelly was during Jerry Braam's 2005 Champions for Life Cruise.
The cruise itself was jammed packed with events to do and over a hundred people to meet. Kelly was up to the challenge and more. She made a point to talk with everyone...offering up encouragement and kind words. Heck she even found time to write to you in her blog while we were at sea! Talk about dedication!!
She is a dynamo!
During the Captain's dinner she made a point to come and talk with me. I was so honored!
One thing she said has stuck with me...every day since.
She said, "Michelle, you got to put yourself out there!"
Now a lot of people don't know I am a shy person. They never figure that someone whose on TV every night could be shy. I confess I have a hard time...talking to new people. When things get really bad...I stutter. Thank goodness I've been on radio and television for the past 28 years. During that time I've grown comfortable in my job. Could you imagine if I weren't? I'd never be able to read a script!
Anyway, I've been thinking about what Kelly said. Yes I do need to put myself out there more. I need to try new things and break out of my comfort zone! This week I am putting together a new set of goals and dreams for Michelle's Ultimate BFL challenge which I began Monday. This time I am going to be outrageous! I am going to reach for the stars....and I am going to put myself out there!
I'm confident I can do just that...thanks to Kelly. My hope is that one day you too will get to meet her. She is a true BFL Star, shining bright enough for all of us to follow in her light!
posted by M. | 10:59 AM
1 Comments:
Dear Michelle,
It doesn't surprise me at all that a TV news anchor (with a history of radio work) is a shy person. You said it yourself that you work with a script and your speak to a camera.
Now I'd like to suggest an idea or two on which we might collaborate during your "ultimate BFL challenge." Consider:
(1) Joining Toastmasters to work on your public speaking skills. I've yet to find a more supportive group of people -- the BFL community excluded -- who'll help folks learn to "get yourself out there" and speak before a live audience.
(2) Consider helping me form a BFL-speakers bureau.
Please do think about these ideas. Call me or e-mail me with your decision(s).
Your pal,
John Lesko
C10D59
Office: 703-253-1338
Home: 703-680-7938
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