2 http://www.genconnect.com/ Connecting you to Experts for Career, Love and Health. On genConnect you can meet new friends, discuss topics you care about, ask experts questions, and connect with mentors to improve your life. en-gb JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers Opening special at stunning new seven-villa property near Punta Mita opening March 12, includes bonus night offer, breakfast, and more.Read More - http://www.kurtzahlers.com/pdf/ImantaOpeningPromo.pdf Easy to get to, yet rewardingly remote, Imanta Punta de Mita offers classic elegance amidst the dramatic beauty of Mexico's Riviera Nayarit. Scheduled to open in February, 2010, this new oceanfront resort is just 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. Fresh organic gourmet cuisine, extraordinary service and a wide range of customized activities and adventures make this resort a one-of-a-kind destination that will surpass the expectations of every guest.Situated on over 250 acres of lush tropical vegetation with... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 3:45:45 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/264/Imanta,_Punta_de_Mita,_Mexico_Opening JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers Ananda Bonus Night Offer - Stay for three nights or more on the per night room tariff and get one additional night free from January 5 - April 30, 2010 Read More -  http://anandaspa.com/winter_offer/foreign_offer.asp Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:19:19 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/263/Ananda-_In_the_Himalayas,_India Allison Daily   When I think of grieving, I think of pain and sadness. I think of my stomach in knots, tears flowing uncontrollably and a broken heart. Joy has no place in grief at first glance.   To me, grief is like a precious vase or plate that shatters into pieces. You look at all of your feelings and pieces of love and wonder how you can ever repair it—it feels destroyed.   Life isn’t perfect and we will all experience loss and grief. It is something we all will share at some time or another. For some of us, it may be an animal we... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:56:56 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/262/Grief_and_Joy JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates is a sales and marketing company with a focused sales team across the US, and offices in Latin America and the UK.  Portfolio of properties includes exceptional hotels, yachts, and destinations around the world.  Please contact JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers for more information by email at joann@kurtzahlers.com Six Senses Resorts & Spas Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay Evason Ana Mandara and Six Senses Spa, Nha Trang Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay Six Senses Hideaway Con Dao Evason Ma'In Hot Springs & Six Senses Spa Six Senses Latitude Jafre Soneva Fushi by Six Senses Soneva Gili by Six Senses Six Senses Latitude Laamu Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi Six Senses Hideaway... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 3:43:43 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/260/Kurtz-Ahlers_&_Associates_Portfolio Sam Wyly Setting a goal and then going after it is difficult for some people. For me, it’s as natural as waking up in the morning. You begin by defining what you want. But to decide that, you have to know who you are. I think that’s probably the key to getting it right. If you don’t know who you are, becoming an entrepreneur can be a very expensive way of finding out. Next, a goal needs to be realistic. Many people yearn for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow but have no idea how to find a... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:01:01 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/261/On_Setting_Goals_or_Quests Carl Wellenstein Experienced and older job seekers dread hearing an interviewer say they are overqualified for a position. Before you stumble through a response that will likely fall on deaf ears, think about the intent of the statement. They are thinking you are either too old (for them) or you'll only stay until you find a job more suited to your level of experience. Prepare yourself in advance by having a strategy for how you can address it, if and when it comes up. Interviewers may not express this issue verbally so you'll need to listen for signs that it might be an... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 7:40:40 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/259/Making_Overqualified_Your_Advantage Jeff Klein Many of us aspire and dedicate ourselves to Working for Good - making the world a better place through our work. The essence of Working for Good is a calling, a sense of passion and purpose that stirs us to action from deep inside. It is based on the belief that what we do matters, that we can make a difference-for ourselves, others, and the world. In my pursuit and practice of Working for Good over the past three decades, I've found that how we work is as, if not more, important than what we do. We can work in a... Sat, 09 Jan 2010 9:31:31 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/258/Ten_Reasons_to_be_Working_for_Good Lloyd Princeton I heard the title quote of this article attributed to the actions of Eleanor Roosevelt, a lady who did not stand idly while her powerful husband saved the country, but who took her efforts to the grassroots level. She worked among the people to make a difference and was visibly involved in a meaningful way.  This has caused me to reflect on the countless conversations that I overhear and certainly the entre to many conversations I am involved in that comment on the dire state of the economy. We know, we ALL know about the economy, so why bring it up?... Mon, 28 Dec 2009 1:42:42 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/257/Light_a_Candle,_Don't_Curse_the_Darkness Julie Spira "Tis the Season to be.....in Love and Online!" But what happens with the holidays around the corner when you are single? Here are some tips to cheer up the holiday blues and help singles in the Cyber-Dating world make the best of the holiday season.                                                                                                                  Online... Thu, 17 Dec 2009 5:21:21 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/256/Online_Dating_Advice_for_the_Holidays JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers SONEVA KIRI UNVEILED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2009 Discover the newest example of Soneva's celebrated Intelligent Luxury: SonevaKiri. Located on the island of Kood, to the south‐east of the Gulf of Thailand and roughly160 nautical miles from Bangkok, the setting for this extraordinary resort definitely falls into the category of remote. However, modern‐day Robinson Crusoes need not feel challenged, as every effort has been made to make the destination very accessible for guests.  Five years in the making, Soneva Kiri was unveiled on November 01 2009, the Soneva Kiri lifestyle is launched with stunning pool villas, extraordinary guest experiences, a Six Senses Spa -... Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:43:43 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/255/Soneva_Kiri_by_Six_Senses_Now_Open Julie Spira The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online is a personal tell-all memoir of dating in a Web 2.0 world. This bestselling book is a humorous, heartfelt, witty, and realistic look at online dating. You will follow my journey as I try to replace the love of my life with an Internet mate. I provide tips on how to spot the red flags in an online dating profile and provide an authentic story that singles can relate to in their quest to find love online. Read what they are saying about The Perils of Cyber-Dating   “Hilariously Funny! Singles... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 4:43:43 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/254/The_Perils_of_Cyber-Dating Grant Cardone   Grant Cardone on Money There are three things that people generally think of when it comes to money. How do I get more of it? How do I manage it so that I keep keep it? How do I get it to grow? The median income today is somewheres just under 42,000. Whether you are making $19,000, $42,000 or $250,000 a year, you will be facing the same three above questions. Regardless of what you believe, your income level does not necessarily ensure that your money will accumulate. Certainly the more you make the easier it is to save but its also easier to... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:11:11 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/253/Grant_Cardone_on_Money Carl Wellenstein Are you: Currently in transition and/or searching for a new job? Considering or actively exploring changing careers? Mid-career - In a staff, manager, director, executive, or professional role? Looking for guidance that is specific to you? Wanting to understand what you need to do, when you need to do it, why you need to do it that way, and see examples of how to do it? If you resonate with the above, 12 Steps to a New Career is written specifically for you. The guidance, examples, and process in this book are the ones you need to follow. You won't have to translate how general advice... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:11:11 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/252/12_Steps_to_a_New_Career Tory Johnson Have you ever been at a work-related function, where you and your cube mate stand in the corner, sipping cocktails and watching a colleague handshake his way through the crowd, maybe even hand out business cards? Maybe you’ve thought, “What a suck-up.” That may very well be true, but what’s also true is that this man or woman, who is getting acquainted with people in the crowd, may get ahead because he or she knows how to network and you’re standing there snickering. How did you meet your best friend? Your significant other? You knew someone who knew him or her. Or you... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 3:28:28 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/251/Don't_Just_Stand_There:The_Rule_of_Three Allison Daily When I lost my brother it was early summer time. The flowers were out, the heat hadn’t magnetized and yet I could find beauty in nothing. I felt like I was never going to get over the pain from his death. In some ways I felt paralyzed, almost not feeling at all, from fear that if I did feel I would never come back. The pain ebbed and flowed but the pain was most intense during the holidays. I dreaded them the first year, knowing one chair was missing. His. I had a hard time eating or enjoying the taste of... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 6:24:24 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/250/Grief_and_Loss_During_the_Holidays Robert Sherman What's so Special About You?   The headline above may be the most important professional question that you ask of yourself and your customers (present and prospective). Now you may be better off asking it (at least with your clients) in a more polite way, such as "What's the unique selling proposition your product or service offers?" Or, "What's the pain point that you address?" Or, "Why do people shop here?" Or, "Why don't people shop here?" Or, "Why do people come into your place to transact but often leave without doing so?" Or, "With whom do you compete and why do... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:11:11 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/249/What's_So_Special_About_You? JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers Asia's first and best destination spa, Chiva-Som, has become the first to introduce a customized nutritional supplement program for its guests, complementing its award-winning holistic retreats and extensive treatment menu. With an unwavering focus on wellbeing and vitality, Chiva-Som has once again demonstrated its dedication to offering genuine lifestyle transformation through effective treatment program. The highest quality vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and amino acids, available orally, are now a vital part of the exceptional personalized health care and advice offered at Chiva-Som. Research has shown that most people do not consume the optimal amount of vitamins and minerals by dietary... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 1:00:00 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/248/Chiva-Som_Destination_Spa_New_Offerings Dr. Pat Allen, Ph.D. "She is such a smart, attractive woman. Why is she putting up with HIM?" How often have we heard this at home or at the office? I am going to answer the question with my professional counseling opinion based on 35 years experience dealing with women and men in relationships This article is divided into four areas, following Jungian archetypal divisions: Playgirl Amazon Mother Black Madonna or Madonna Inspiritus. The Playgirl aspect in every woman's psyche — in every culture — seeks physical pleasure through all her five senses. Nature supports her mating well, especially through the sense of smell, her pheromones. Dr. Theresa... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:11:11 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/247/Why_Good_Women_Stay_With_Bad_Men Rachel Greenwald <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> Do I intimidate men? Q&A with Rachel Greenwald   Dating Coach, Matchmaker, and Author of Why He Didn’t Call You Back: 1,000 Guys Reveal What They Really Thought About You After Your Date, and Find a Husband After 35 Using What I Learned at Harvard Business School Send Rachel your questions at www.rachelgreenwald.com     Dear Rachel, I am very successful in my career and... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 6:54:54 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/246/Do_I_Intimidate_Men? Allison Daily I’m having one of those days when I feel thankful to be alive. It’s crazy because as I look outside at all of the snow we are having in Aspen and around, I think, why am I so happy? It is freezing cold, the sun hasn’t been out in three days and all I want to do is crawl into bed and sleep but I am at work instead.   A few days ago I received a phone call from a woman who had just finished our book. She left this very cool message about how the book had touched her. I... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 2:50:50 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/245/Being_Thankful_No_Matter_What! Jeff Klein “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.” —Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning In meditation practice, we learn to observe sensations, thoughts, feelings, and our responses to all of these. As we cultivate the ability to observe and to create that space, we increase our ability to choose how we respond. In some ways, work and the conduct of business can be moving mediation practices. That is, we are doing much more than simply observing sensations, thoughts, emotions, etc. in business and... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:05:05 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/244/The_Role_of_Awarteness-_Working_for_Good Jeff Klein Do you want to improve the world? I don't think it can be done. The world is sacred. It can't be improved. If you tamper with it, you'll ruin it. If you treat it like an object, you'll lose it. There is a time for being ahead, a time for being behind; a time for being in motion, a time for being at rest; a time for being vigorous, a time for being exhausted; a time for being safe, a time for being in danger. The Master sees things as they are, without trying to control them. She lets them... Sat, 10 Oct 2009 8:21:21 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/243/Rest Robert Sherman "Consultative Selling".....and Travolta The Consultative Sell is so "50s." OK..maybe 60s. Picture Travolta sitting across the desk from his customer; Hair all Brylcreamed into a "DA," black T, jeans and boots with a clipboard on his lap and notes to himself reading: "target customer(?), sales cycle(?), budget(?), competition(?)," etc. "You're the one that I want, one that I want, hoo hoo hoo hoo," playing softly in the background. If you've been trained at all to sell, chances are that a six inch black plastic comb was, or could have been, your training graduation gift. And by the way, here's how Travolta... Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:10:10 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/242/Great_Sellers_Go_To_Heaven Jeff Klein When I was younger (but no so much younger than today!), I pushed a lot. Perhaps it was a symptom of my Taurean nature exacerbated by my birth order and upbringing (got to credit something and someone!) And before I write on about how that has changed, I have to admit that my 11 year old daughter Meryl Fé wrote a big post it note and placed it above the kitchen sink one morning last week which reads ‘Slow Down!” (But you try to juggle a new puppy, breakfast and lunch, a dawdling daughter, and a very full schedule!) Anyway,... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:38:38 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/239/Not_Pushing GenConnect Editorial Team Working for Good: Making a Difference While Making a Living The words "business" and "social change" may seem contradictory, but the fact is a successful business may be the most powerful force for positive change in the world today. In Working for Good, Jeff Klein, one of the visionaries and driving forces behind Spinning, Seeds of Change, ChiRunning, and other forward-thinking brands presents a how-to guidebook for becoming a "conscious entrepreneur"--one who addresses social issues while running a profitable business based on integrity and self-actualization. Putting the tools of conscious business development firmly in our hands, Jeff Klein takes readers step... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:10:10 +0000 http://www.genconnect.com/mentor/article/240/Working_for_Good:_Making_a_Difference