Last weekend I went on the annual Quantum Leap retreat. Quantum Leap is a mastermind group I belong to. At this retreat, which is a blend of work and play we celebrate with a chocolate fondue. Each year we try out some new dippers. This year our newest member, Lorina Shinsato suggested dipping Ruffles potato chips into the chocolate fondue. What a shock! My first thought was blech but you’ve got to try it to believe it! There’s something about the crunch of the potato chip and the salt that when dipped in chocolate delights the taste buds. It’s really quite unexpected.
It’s like being in the mastermind group itself. There are currently four members: a naturopath, a designer in vinyl, financial planner and me, the Life Coach. We are different people with different backgrounds coming together to support the growth and development of each other’s business. We’ve created a safe place to talk about what’s working and what isn’t, to challenge limiting beliefs and try out new ideas and get instant feedback from a variety of perspectives. Like potato chips and chocolate: Who’d a thought?
This weekend limiting beliefs were challenged, comfort zones enlarged, new goals set, values aligned with actions, action plans devised and accountabilities established so that each of us will be growing and developing personally and financially. It’s amazing to see what can happen in a supportive collaborative atmosphere!
If you aren’t in a mastermind group and want to grow your business I can testify to the value created when you are working with people who have made a commitment to show up, share what is and what is wanted, what isn’t working, to be engaged and present with the others, receiving and giving support.
If your mastermind group isn’t working I can help with a little facilitation. If you aren’t in a mastermind group and want to be, call or email and I’ll help you get into one. I have two right now looking for 1 or 2 more participants and you might be the one that’s a good fit.
After all, who would have thought that Ruffles potato chips and chocolate would be such a great fit?
