November 16, Unimaginable!

I just did my show last night for my VP and her Directors and Managers in the training organization where I work. Going in to the show, I had my reservations. I was putting my life out there for everyone to see a part of me that they might usually not. I am so grateful to my VP for giving me the opportunity. It was an expression of trust that I am privileged to have. To not have seen my show in person, and to give me an invitation to present it to her larger leadership team, what an honor.

So, how did the show go? Well, let me first say that it was at the new Future of Flight museum in Mukilteo, Washington, right on the border of the air field where Boeing produces the 747, 757, 767, 777, and the new airplane, the 787. I think's it's in Guiness as the largest building in the world. Being there at the Future of Flight had it's own excitement. As a metaphor, for me, it really captured how I'm looking towards the future of my show and keynotes. Even if the facilitty wasn't entirely finished, it opens on December 15, provided a great context for a career in transition -- having a main structure, framework and architecture completed and working on the finishing touches, just like me. I've got the content and the form, I'm just working the details on the performance.

The show? Wow! My first standing ovation. I couldn't believe it! So many came up to me afterwords and thanked me. It was a bit overwhelming to receive so much. But, it's also the only reason why I do it, because when they come up, I feel like I've reached them in some way that meant something. I know that moments like that can be part of something much bigger.

One person in the audience, had a direct experience with one of the artifacts (don't want to give it away). Afterwords, he shared with me that the words and the artifact happened for a reason with him.

There were so many others who were so gracious with their encouragement and words of appreciation.

I even got another invitation to do the performance for one of the Manager's upcoming off-site next month. Can't wait! Another performance and another chance to be part of their story, it doesn't get any better than this.

Comments

[Ryan]

Congrats, Mark. Amazing.