Connect the Dots Ottawa

Ignite Potentials Training Inc. shares a keynote on Connecting the Dots between the mind, body and spirit. Helping entrepreneurial women achieve their goals by understanding how the results of all areas of your life are interconnected. To learn more about these fabulous women visit www.IgnitePotentials.com

Lorraine Mastersmitt from Women Entrepreneurs of Canada (WEC) talks about the campaign. Every women’s networking group in Canada are members of WEC.

All women in the room are asked to “ask”.

Laura Booker took us through a focus group and we worked on our asks.

We shared our asks and as a group we gave suggestions for this ask.

Government funded/supplemented tampons. We do have free condoms, why not tampons?

Maryse Senecal got us off our seats.

“Take off your shoes” she said. There was a bit of hesitation from the ladies in the room however they did comply. This was followed by lifting one leg off the floor while maintaining our balance. Point the toes, then next leg.

Then sit down on your chairs and get off using your core.

Here’s what some of the ladies were doing.

Guest post by Nancy Clark

Laura Booker discussed Authentic Connections.  Laura considers herself to act and live authentically but in her younger years (she’s only 31 so we are not talking that many years ago!) she was reading a book which listed female leaders of Canada and found her aunt among one of the women listed.  This wasn’t one of those distant aunts whom she barely saw, this was an aunt whom she was close to.  She had to read in a book that her aunt was a leader for women in international business – the very career that Laura was involved with.  This revelation helped Laura realize that even with family, friend and collegues that we know (or think we know) quite well we really are not always interacting authentically with every opportunity.

Laura Booker

It was a defining moment for her and one we were grateful that she shared.  We have met a number of each other in this event but have we really connected?  I know I have only done so on the surface and can’t wait for our next break to be much more authentic for the rest of my day and every day from now on.  Thank you Laura!!!!!

Belanie Dishong  gave everyone a book on Connecting the right dots,  an Authentic Journey of empowerment, discovery and gratitude.

The back inside cover is a journal of gratitude and acknowledgements

Belanie Dishong

Do you know where your connections came from? Do you know how you got to where you are today? How often do you go back to the first person to thank you for your success today?

If you are talking word of mouth we must do it from a place of authenticity. Stop looking for the right door or the right opportunity, you must create it. The next is acknowledgement and gratitude.

She has done a lot of work with the deaf community and have now have radio for the deaf community. It’s time to bring down the walls that bring down a culture. Be inclusive.

Thanks for the light, gratitude and acknowledgement.

A guest post by Nancy Clark

Nancy Clark

Lisa Lajoie, President of Tapping Into It spoke to a room full of overworked, way too plugged into our BB women about learning to face our fears and love ourselves.   She reminded us about taking notice and listening to our intuition.  She made us realize we are our own worse enemy and we alone create our barriers to achieve our life purpose and dreams.   I have met and worked with Lisa and can state with certainty that she is one of best in her field and can help you tap into the knowledge you already know about solving and overcoming your barriers.

Social Media Showcase – connecting with the world from Connect the Dots Ottawa on Vimeo.

build it and they will come….doesn’t exist on the web. You need to drive traffic to your site, your blog, your events, your forum and what a better way to do this than to use Twitter. Join Lisa Larter on Nov. 13th to learn how you can grow your business, build relationships and connect the dots on Twitter.

Twitter Expert Lisa Larter from Connect the Dots Ottawa on Vimeo.

Zandra will make your cheeks hurt and your have you holding your stomach all night! Come laugh with us!

Jacqueline Richards, Author, Yoga for Your Personal Finances has just signed up to do the opening welcome to the Connect the Dots event. What a great way to start the day by connecting to MONEY! I asked Jacqueline to explain what she means by ‘money and yoga’, this is what she had to say ‘Yoga for Your Personal Finances is much needed in today’s financially strained society. Having been a single mother with more month than money, I know the value of building good financial habits and you will enjoy our journey. The seminar allows us to explore your decisions to better finances, your health, and your spirit. At Connect the Dots event, I use two of the seven Yoga chakras, each associated with a different aspect of the mind/body, the postures that unblock and balance them. My practical financial solutions (that relate to the emotional aspect of each chakra) is a means to help you work toward a healthy financial condition—one where we don’t live in fear of what our future will bring.’ As a new mom and entrepreneur I understand the need to balance time, health and money. I just started doing yoga every morning and it’s the best that I have ever done. I’m so looking forward to learning more about how I can relate yoga and $$$ to have a stress free future.