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Three words for 2013

Last year I chose three words to help me guide 2012.  It’s an idea of Chris Brogan’s that has really taken off and many people have followed in his footsteps.

Last year my words were Focus, Organize and Produce.  I think I was fairly successful at all three, the biggest focus of all being that I formally joined forces with Karen to create Wellman Wilson Consulting.

Together we built a business with a clear focus and created/produced new courses and programs. We also started plans for many other programs that will launch this Winter. It was a very good year.

Words for 2013

As we jump into 2013 I am ready to focus even further and the three words I’ve chosen demonstrate that.  

Create

It’s not that different from produce except that it takes imagination into account.  We don’t all learn in the same ways and we aren’t just producing material for you.  A lot of what we have planned for this year is different than anything else we’ve produced in the past.  It will involve video and audio and worksheets and e-books.  We’re creating new products that we know will help people move forward with social media for their businesses.

Teach

It’s something we strongly believe in.  We want to help you learn the why and the how of social media.  You may not choose to do all of the work yourself in the end, but you’ll understand how social media works, and what to do to move forward. We want to empower you in a safe and straightforward environment. We want to make sure you understand and never feel like you can’t ask a question. We want to teach you to fish!

Help

Beyond teaching you, we want to be a resource and a support system for you. We are growing our coaching program which is quickly becoming an amazing group of people that all support each other. Tell us how we can help - it’s what we love to do.

2013 is going to be a great year - I have such great and positive feelings about it.  

How will you focus your energy this year?  Can you choose 3 words?  Leave a comment and tell us what they are!

Happy New Year : Three Words



2011 was a big year for me - I started  a business, began (officially) consulting in social media, ran a social media conference (put together in a matter of months), all while working around my family.

Chris Brogan chooses three words every year to guide him for the year.  They aren’t new year’s resolutions so much as words to try to keep in mind throughout the year.  Many others have followed in his steps, including Suze. I decided choosing three words for myself would be a great way to start out the new year.

1. Focus

I love social media and web communications. This past year I’ve done workshops (big and small), speaking engagements, one-on-one coaching, and strategies for solo-preneurs and for much bigger organizations.  I write for online publications, I co-run a blog about things to do with kids in Ottawa, I have a personal blog, and I write on this blog.

I have a lot of new and exciting projects starting this year, including facilitating an online class in the Algonquin College Social Media Certificate Program, we’ll be starting to plan Social Capital this month and I will be producing some learning modules for sale on my web site instead of doing as many in person workshops.

I have a reputation for being a bit all over the place. I enjoy it all but I haven’t yet REALLY figured out what direction I’m really trying to go in. This year my goal is to try and figure that out. Focus on the areas I really enjoy and figure out how to grow those areas.

2. Organize

Anyone who knows me knows that organizational skills are not my forte.  Running a business without being organized - not ideal.

This year I am going to work on being more organized, implementing systems to help me keep on track (which will help with #1) and thereby possibly being a little less frazzled.

3. Produce

I have been talking for awhile about creating some products. This year they will become a reality.

An e-book, some videos, and online workshops/teaching modules all to help people understand the basics of social media and how they can use the tools for business.

I have great hopes for wonderful things in 2012 and look forward to sharing it all with you!

What are your three words for 2012?

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