July 7, 2009 
What Color is Your Parachute Now?
Reinventing Yourself in Today's World

Panelists Kathryn Inkinen of Inkinen & Associates,
Harriet Kirihara from Communications Pacific and Cari Uesugi from A Woman's Vision.



Following July's Lunch Club event, "What Color is Your Parachute Now? Revintenting Yourself in Today's World", panelists leave us with a few pearls of wisdom.  Whether its a career change, creating a new image or a balanced life through intention, the advice below will help guide our way.

Kathy Inkinen says
1.  Adapt to change
2.  Be a lifelong learner
3.  Keep a positive attitude
4.  Act like you own the company; improve processes, cut costs
5.  Add value
Download PDF - Kathryn's Insider Top 10 Tips for Career Change

Harriet Kirihara says
When you reinvent yourself, it's important to project the image of who you want to be - how you want other people to regard you.  To present that "right" image, you want to:
1.  Look right - People form impressions in the first few seconds, so be sure those impressions are what you intend.
2.  Say right - Speak professionally. That means use positive words, avoid harsh tones (no swearing) and adjust your volume for the situation.
3.  Do right - Demonstrate a positive attitude. The message you want people to pick up should be "How can I help you?" not "What can you do for me?"

Cari Uesugi says
1.  Review Your Unique Life
2.  Be True to Yourself and Trust Your Intuition
3.  Break Out of the Mold
4.  Practice Limitless Thinking and Brainstorm Without Bounds
5.  Begin Your Journey By Asking for Help

Watch the May 5th Lunch Club event!
Roxanne Darling, Laurel Boylen and Kelly A. Mitchell  - May Lunch Club Event - 38:57