"Hey...Get out of your way!"

Do you find yourself rewriting the same goals year after year and never reaching them? Do you feel like there's got to be more to your career, relationships, life but you just don't have the time or the energy to find out what that might be? Does the thought of moving up frighten you? If the answer to any of these questions is "Yes", then you are standing in your own way! Developing goals, visions, and strategies are skills we've all been taught. Then why is it so hard for us to reach them? Why do so many people resign themselves to being merely satisfied with their present situation and stop reaching for something more? In this powerful, interactive presentation, you will learn how your thoughts, fears and other emotions all play a part in building a wall to stop you from moving towards your goals. You will learn how to identify those blocks and push them aside, leaving room for you to freely move towards your dreams. Goal setting starts with a daily plan, however, we often find ourselves frustrated when we are unable to follow the plan we've developed. Included in the presentation will be tips on how to manage your expectations as you develop your goals. Finally, learn how to control your emotions when you are faced with unpleasant situations, such as, challenging employees, demanding managers, unnecessary meetings and more. At the end of the session, attendees will gain insight on what obstacles may be preventing them from moving forward toward their goals. They will learn how to recognize and remove these blocks allowing them to continue on their journey to success. Also, attendees will learn how their actions define them and how they can take control over their emotions when faced with unpleasant situations. This is a must see for anyone who has challenges achieving their goals and reaching their dreams!

Anne Calle, IPMA-CP, PHR is a Senior Human Resources Analyst with the County of San Diego. She is a business coach and motivational speaker, and serves on the Advisory Board for San Diego State University's Coaching for Organizational Excellence Professional Certificate program. Anne's passion for helping others, along with her skills in coaching and public speaking has opened a door for her to share her techniques in this fun-filled presentation. She recently spoke at a San Diego Chapter IPMA lunch before 100+ members, which was one of their highest attendance rates of the year. On January 29th, she will be presenting, Be the Change that You Want to see in your Future, at the Western Regional Intergovernmental Personnel Assessment Council (WRIPAC) conference in San Diego.