Deb Ingino

Strengthcast with Becky Blanton

Becky Blanton is a unique individual.  A prolific writer, gifted photographer and former journalist who found herself homeless, but bounced back to tell her story and inspire others.

When she found herself homeless, her strengths were not lying dormant, they were exercised in new and different ways.  Watch as she shares her story.

(If you can't see the video on this page click here) 

 

What circumstance are you blaming for not using your strength?

How can you move forward?

Need ideas?

 

 

 

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I'm Disappointed With Me

Disappointment comes to each of us.

For me this week, it's being disappointed in myself and how I gained back 14 of the 53 pounds I have lost so far.  Ughhh! This sets my plan of 100 more pounds even further back. 

I know how it happened.

I know why it happened.

But I also know that I can change the tide right now.  

What I need is a dose of hope.

Disappointment comes and goes but hope will always follow. 

Maybe you're a bit disappointed today too.

Maybe you need a dose of good old fashioned hope.  If so, I hope these words will be the catalyst for you to see your future brighter.

You are a gift.  Your strengths are ones that this very day someone somewhere is praying for.  You have everything inside of you that is needed for you to move into the fullness of the person you were meant to become.

Take a deep breath.

Take another.

One more.

Now close your eyes and think about your greatest fear.

Got it?

Now a few more deep breathes.

Smile because you're about to move in a new direction.

Now close your eyes and think about the most outrageous positive outcome that you are quite sure is impossible, an outcome that would blow you away.

Open your eyes.

Got it.

Now read these words:  IT IS POSSIBLE

I am reminded of these words Jesus spoke in the book of Matthew Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Now go do the impossible, with God riding shotgun.

 

Deb

 

 

 

You Non Conformist You!

 

Are you the one in the crowd that seems just a bit different than the others?

Find yourself feeling like a square peg in a round hole?

Are you the only family on the block that doesn't watch tv?

The working Mom that still cooks breakfast for everyone?

The Vegan who is not tempted at a steakhouse?

Are you the college student that hosts Bible studies instead of partying?

Are you the person in the office that refuses to be confined to a cubicle mentality, going well beyond what you are compensated for?

Are you the senior citizen that at the age of 75 still mentors others in a 12 Step program?

Are you the executive that walked away from what some would call a 'dream job' to do what you felt called to?

You are a non-conformist.

You are change.

You are an ingredient to revolutions, stories and songs.

You are one of the key reasons growth happens.

The world needs more of you.

 

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Transition

On Friday night my husband and I attended the annual fundraising dinner for Long Island Youth For Christ.  It was a momentous night for several reasons.  We were able to connect with friends, that was wonderful but the night held special significance as Jack Crabtree the Executive Director of LIYFC was leaving after 40 years.

40 years is a long time.

It's even longer if you are in ministry. Little pay, long hours, risky situations, challenging people but as Jack pointed out, his bank account may not reflect his riches but he is a wealthy man and indeed he is.

Craig Muller who has transitioned into Jack's role will do great work for sure but transitions can be exciting and frightening all at once.

Just last week I read in a blog of one of my favorite leadership visionary Michael Hyatt at MichaelHyatt.com that he too was stepping out of his role as CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishing as he pursues his passion and clear giftedness (my words not his) in speaking.

Another transition.

These seasons offer us all an opportunity to see things not as they are but as they could be. Once we move past our human nature and move into our passions and purpose in life, things come together rather quickly.  If you are considering a transition, I offer you some advice based on my personal knowledge and what I have gleaned from others.

1) Pray - For me this where it all starts.  I pray for wisdom, guidance and definitely for favor.

2) Listen - Listen to what is on your heart, listen to what your gut is telling you, listen to your courage.

3) Plan - Don't act rashly but create a simple strategic plan to move forward.

4) Move - Simple but the hardest step of all.  Move into your plan with confidence, not expecting a smooth ride but expecting the best ride.

I am sure that Jack and Craig, Mike and Mark Schoenwald will do well with their transition and I hope the same for you too!

Deb

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'Own Your Future'

 

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Do It Yourself Is A Scam!

Do it yourself?  Really?  Me thinks not, here's why....

 

Finding YOUR Niche

Here's a short vido blog on Finding your niche....Have you found yours?  Share it with us here...

Dungeon Of Doom

Working with a coaching client recently and they were beating themselves up over not getting some things done to move their business forward.  

Sure they knew it was an important step but they were just plain tired.  They lacked focus and while the important step they needed to take was not so large that they could not get 'er done...they simply lacked the energy and focus to do it.

I've been there too, lots to do, not enough time, depleted energy but here's what I've found.

For each of us there is a place we need to go to when that happens. No, not the dungeon of doom, but rather a place that energizes and inspires us.  

For me it is my backyard.  No matter the season, being outdoors in fresh air, enjoying the garden is an inspiring and energizing place.  When I come away from there, I feel focus.  My cup is full and I am ready to take on the next project.

For some people it is music, they just need to focus on some great music and that helps to energize and inspire them. 

For others it is reading, some The Bible for some its joke books.  

Some are inspired by flight and take to an airport just to see the beauty of planes taking off and landing.

Even more are energized by the ocean, smelling the salt air, listening to the waves crashing on the shore, that inspires and energizes them.

What is it for you?  

This might be a perfect day to figure it out and get there fast.

Then as Seth Godin would say, you may be able to 'ship'.

Bottom line:  Get Out Of The Dungeon!

 

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Are You Facing An Obstacle?

 

I really enjoy coaching adults into their next career or business. It is an absolute privilege to watch dreams take flight.  

 

But of course like anything else, it takes time.  And it’s what happens during that time that can make all the difference.  

 

Some are challenged by the weighty issues they face.  Whether it’s spiritual, relational, financial or health related for some, there is an obstacle that is distracting them from moving forward.  We’ve all been there, and for those of us honest enough to admit it, we’ve been there more than once.  Now hopefully we’re not like the Israelites of the Old Testament who wandered around the same mountain for forty years.  

 

There are some great resources out there to help us to break through an obstacle that is in fact impeding our success.  The best approach is to seek out the resources you need so you can move or reframe the obstacle so it no longer impedes your success but rather speeds your success.

 

For me, I am a voracious learner.   Whether directly from another, from a book, article, DVD, podcast, I love learning from others especially in the area of how they were able to overcome their obstacle.

 

So seek out great material and resources.

 

Seek out great counsel.

 

Seek out those who have walked in the same journey you are and are merely a little farther down the path than you.

 

Seek peace in realizing that this is part of the journey and once you move around this obstacle, you are in fact further down your own path.

 

Seek comfort in knowing that this is the first step to becoming all you were meant to be.

 

As for me, your fellow traveler, I wish you a wonderful journey!

 

Right Ladder Wrong Wall

The more I meet people that are really motivated to find a focus that is a great fit for them, the more I see how much we have in common.

It seems to be a common human condition that we are fearful of failure.  

I know you're thinking..."Duh" right?

Sure I have always known that people don't want to fail, but now I see a really common reason why.

Over and over again I hear people say, I had an idea but I wasn't sure it was right so I didn't do anything with it.  They are in fact afraid that if they climb the ladder they may find out it was against the wrong wall.

But, what if it wasn't?

What if it provided you with energy to move the ladder to the right wall?

What if, once you expended all that energy and finished the climb you had a different view?  What if you learned something new about business, people or yourself?  What if you saw the right wall from that altitude? What if you saw someone trying to scale the wall who needed a ladder?

When I was growing up there was a great song The Supreme's had and I found its appealing then and I still do today.

"Come up the ladder to the roof

Where we can see heaven much better

Come up the ladder to the roof

Where we can be..."

Now you finish the rest...where I can be _______________________

Now, go climb the ladder!

What would you recommend? A guarantee or....

May 25th begins the next 'Discover My Best Focus 6 Week Mastermind Course' where I lead a group through the journey of discovering how they're wired, their strengths, what they're passionate about, businessess, careers or ministries that are a good match for them and an action plan of next steps. 

As I was preparing a new layout for the webpage where folks can register, I sat with a decision  Do I want to continue with the same guarantee statement or change it? 

My decision was to change it.  And change it i did.  I moved it from a 'Guarantee' to 'Our Statement Of Integrity In Business'. 

You see my feeling is that if we operate our business with integrity, the guarantee part is no longer needed because you'll do whatever it takes to operate your business in a way that satisfies the clients you serve.

What do you think?  Would a traditional Guarantee be better?  What does this statement mean to you if anything? 

Most important...What is your Statement of Integrity?

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