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Second Chance Living™
“What will you do with your second chance today?” is the question Mercedes poses to general audiences in this transformational program. Her gripping story moves participants to put their lives in perspective and carefully consider how the choices they make profoundly affect their future.
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Get It Right Today, Not Tomorrow
Do your employees and leaders too often operate in Survival Mode, putting out fires and putting off until tomorrow what should be done today? This program powerfully dispels the notion that there will always be a tomorrow in which we can finish today’s unfinished business and moves individuals to work and live with intentionality.
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Safety: Don’t Count on 2nd Chances
Can too much experience be a bad thing? Absolutely…if it leads to complacency. The highly experienced pilots of Flight 965 were lulled into a false sense of security that led to the deaths of 160 people. Mercedes’ one-of-a-kind safety presentation uses the factual account of the crash of Flight 965 as an anchor to drive home the dangers of complacency and the importance of situational awareness.
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I wanted to email you after the conference to tell you how much I gained from your presentation. I really connected to the idea that we need to be passionate about our goals, persist until we achieve them and remain positive in the process. I’ve totally changed my vision of my future and see so much more ahead of me.
, Nancy Peham, Board Member
[Your presentation] was amazing, and the turnout was incredible. It was standing room only, which has never happened before. The feedback on the survey was very positive.
, Kim Ortiz, Professional Development Program Coordinator
[Mercedes’ presentation] was inspirational and caused me to change how I view what I do for this organization and in my life.
, Anonymous Participant, National Training Conference
Your presentation was wonderful from beginning to end. We needed to hear your story to revise our perspectives and values.
, Alicia Campbell, Participant
You were the talk of the Convention. You held our members in rapt attention. I enjoyed your video, but it did not do you justice! Your presentation is so much more powerful.
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TWO WEEKS AWAY! Can’t wait!
IISC's 68th Annual VIRTUAL Professional Development Conference May 5-7, 2021
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She’s a builder, a designer, a wife, a mom and an awesome friend 👇🏽
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Always a great day to be a #Bearcat #oabaab. Congrats!
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I’ve never sent a more real text until today 😂. This is in regards to my sons gearing up to be seniors in high school. I might be a tad dramatic at the prospect of being an empty nester🙃😭😊.
Please pray for Colombia ... covid, economic and social inequality, tax hikes and civil unrest have culminated in citizens reaching the point of frustration and helplessness while being met with a brutal response from Colombian law enforcement and military. Saddened when human rights and human life are in peril in the land of my paternal ancestors, when normally it’s a land of beauty, joy and goodness. www.nytimes.com/2021/05/05/world/americas/colombia-covid-protests-duque.html
Colombia Police Respond to Protests With Bullets, and Death Toll Mounts
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The eruption of anger in Colombia, where at least 24 have died as the government cracks down on the protests, could spread to other countries in the region that share the same combustible conditions.So sad and sorry
Can’t wait to virtually gather with all my safety friends in Illinois and Iowa! Join us!TWO WEEKS AWAY!
Register for IISC's 68th Annual VIRTUAL Professional Development Conference & Expo - May 5-7, 2021
Conference registration includes access to over 30 sessions, 3 keynotes, virtual exhibit hall and more! Register now at ow.ly/3cZW50E9sp0
Truly inspired to know that the future looks incredibly bright for the young women of the National Charity League. Thank you for inviting me to your special banquet celebrating your seniors and I was so excited to be in front of a LIVE audience in person again!
Received this email from Etsy this week. Having lost my mom and two sons of my own, #MothersDay can be a little rough. I appreciate Etsy’s empathy towards sons/daughters/mamas just like me.
When I lost my mom in the 90’s I’d get so sad seeing all the Mother’s Day commercials on TV. I know many beautiful people in my life who have lost their own children, or have lost their dear mamas who are the most lovely souls you’d ever have the honor of knowing.
Although I choose to celebrate Mother’s Day, I’ll always have a little moment of prayer and reflection for my angels on that special day.
Sending virtual hugs to all that are in the same boat. Thank you Etsy for thinking of us.
I understand!! You are so strong. Hugs
Un abrazo MUY fuerte!
Prayer works.ironicly I couldnt get to sleep n i came out of my bedroom to flip thru some channels n picked up my ph.and saw ur post i think I don't do 2 much on face book or messanger. If I may suggest Psalm 91. N if or when you feel alone read Psalms 139 to confirm without a doubt ur not alone nor if you cant figure out ur purpose 91 n 139 will let u no ur not alone nor were u created with with out purpose and are u never alone.
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