Be Bold: Create Change by Getting Out of Your Own Way

It’s been a couple of weeks now and I’m still honored, happy, thankful and full of gratitude to Sheri Kaye Hoff for asking me to be the featured expert speaker to kick off the 2012 “Be BOLD Telesummit 8”.  Sheri gave me such a wonderful introduction which helped calm the churning in my stomach and the racing in my heart. I was so nervous and thought for sure I’d freeze up but because I was prepared the words found their way out. Soon after telling my story, I felt a sense of calm come over me. I believe the soothing caring tone held within Sheri’s follow up questions allowed me the ability to relax in a way that has escaped me before when speaking in public. Sheri made the entire process easy and a pure delight. One of my personal highlights was when I shared the gratitude poem I had written to give thanks to those who have supported me in the process of creating true change in my life so I could get out of my own way.  If you had known me years ago you would understand what a huge mountain it was for me to finally face my fears and get out of my shell. After sharing such personal insights, I was relieved to hear from so many people who have experienced some of the things that I had and how my story was an inspiration and blessing. Never did I ever dream that my own trials and challenges would be able to help someone else push through and also realize they are not alone. A small word with four letters “Fear” can hold you back and keep you stuck and handcuffed. The entire experience is one I will always remember and cherish for life.

If you are challenged with fear it is important that you remember to feel the fear and to do it anyway. All you have to do is just start and believe everything will take care of itself. It took me a bit of time to catch on and even longer to put into practice but now I can say that by experiencing the limitations of fear first hand that pushing forward is the only way to create change in your life. 

Engaging with Sheri Kaye Hoff was a very exciting opportunity and I urge you to access the free download of my interview (good until Jan. 31st). Be sure to also participate during the Your Path to Success 8: Be BOLD Fr*ee Telesummit’s monthly event. My discussion focused on how YOU can ‘Create Change by Getting Out of Your Own Way’ ~ a message straight from my heart. I never dreamed in a million years that I would write a poem, let alone tell people how fear limited my world during a LIVE interview. My experience was so rewarding because I looked past my fear by taking inspired action, being bold, brave and daring.  The entire experience was a challenge mixed with a bit of fear but by taking action and holding on to the words - just do it anyway, once again I was able to move beyond my own mind and into a place of proud satisfaction.

It is my sincere wish that by hearing my story you will become encouraged in some small or big way and allow yourself the happiness you deserve. Choose to always live your best life and remember to never give up on your dreams even if you do not have a clue how it will happen. YOU must keep your dreams alive as you dream big! You can do anything that you set your mind to! Believe you can, it really is possible because it is all up to you. You really can do it.

Please share your thoughts below and feel free to also send me a note at Bonnie@BonnieGortler.com. It really would be a pleasure to speak with you and to help or encourage you in some way. Stay the course and Be Bold! Now it is your turn to create your own excellent day! ~Bonnie

Bonnie Gortler is a successful stock market guru who is passionate about helping people reach their dreams, persevere and live life to the fullest. Bonnie has successfully lost 61 pounds through her commitment to living a healthier lifestyle focused on personal growth. You are invited to learn how to cultivate relationships using Twitter, the Social Media Phenomenon, by downloading Bonnie’s FREE guide, Twitter Magic. This powerful and informative resource is packed with great tips showing you how to effectively build relationships while growing your business. Connect with Bonnie via Twitter & Facebook  plus subscribe to her blog at BonnieGortler.com. 

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BONNIE GORTLER - THE OPTIONGIRL INTERVIEW ON WORD OF MOM

  Last week I had the opportunity to be a guest on Blog talk Radio hosted by Dori DeCarlo of Word of Mom  and share a little about myself in a one hour interview. I was wondering if I would like being a guest as much as I enjoy being in the chat rooms of my friend’s radio shows. I thought speaking for an hour was a long time, and I pondered what the experience would be like. I’ve spoken before but this time speaking was much easier. So much so that I can say it was absolutely fabulous! After the first 5 minutes I felt comfortable and quite relaxed which was different from doing my presentation at my WOW Network speaking engagement in Atlanta when I introduced my colleague and also different than when I presented about my ebook ‘Twitter Magic’ in front of a local networking group in New York. Surprisingly, this interview went by real fast as I relaxed and shared the story of how I started working in the investment field 28 years ago and I am still there today. Dori also allowed me the opportunity to discuss my life as an entrepreneur and expand one work life balance. We had a great time!

When you step out of your comfort zone and you make breakthroughs there is no turning back, the fear is gone.  These experiences in the past 6 weeks were great and it was a wonderful feeling to have the support of my friends as I enjoyed the interview process. Dori would ask me questions and the answers came out of my mouth with little or no effort. What a great feeling! I enjoyed my Blog Talk experience and know that I can and will do it again in the future.

Working in the investment field serving clients has taught me so much.  Building relationships, networking, and exploring the world on Twitter has given me new friendships with people all around the world (a gift that I will always treasure). It is, however, within these past few weeks that everything has been brought full circle since reaching my goal of public speaking and achieving my weight loss goal of 45 pounds. All I can do is smile. What a way to end 2010.  

Take a listen to the interview above and learn more about my journey.  Dori has a great show and makes it even more interesting by the callers and guests that appear each week. So mark it as one of your favorites. We had a great time! I’d love to hear your story and comments. So make sure to leave your comments below. Create an excellent week! ~Bonnie

 Make a change, step out of the box and explore the wave of the future by downloading my first e book ‘Twitter Magic”. Use it as a guide you when you use Twitter. Tell a friend and make sure to let me know what you think of ‘Twitter Magic’.  

The Option Girl's Twitter Magic Interview

Last week I had the opportunity to share my experience in writing my new ebook, ‘Twitter Magic’. Needless to say the first 5 minutes I was a bit nervous and as time went by I felt calmer and free to express my thoughts. Lucky for me prior to the interview I had received an email that asked me to only think about my passion for Twitter and to remember not to fear the situation as I moved through the interview process. This was some great advice. When you add positive encouragement and a great interviewer like Deb Mullen, you simply have no where to go but up. I was belting out answers with a confidence that even surprised me! When people asked questions instead of being nervous and thinking I didn’t know the answer, I was ready and the answers came out of my mouth quite easily. Imagine that!    

This was another great life lesson. Once the butterflies vanish and you speak from your heart the words just flow. What a great feeling! I love Twitter and how much it has helped me in my journey of self discovery.  Building relationships that have turned into lasting friendships with people all around the world is a gift that I will always treasure. Without ‘Twitter Magic’ this never would have been possible. Thanks for all of your support on my first ebook! Tell a friend and make sure to let me know what you think of ‘Twitter Magic’ in the comments box below and remember to create an excellent week! ~Bonnie 

Take a listen —-> http://doubleyourpaycheck.blogspot.com/      Twitter Magic Interview

Me on the Radio...

Yesterday, I was able to chime in live during an airing of ‘AllBiz Talk’ via the WOW Network Radio Broadcast (Wednesday’s from 12n-1pm EDT). You will hear me toward the end and can share in all the excitement by listening to the great information provided —>http://tinyurl.com/y9sspze.