Interviews 4

Interview with Kathleen Gage
by Gamy Rachel of Mind Think Success.com
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31st December 2007

Kathleen Gage
CEO and founder of Turning Point Inc.
Street Smarts Marketing
Mentor ,bestselling author; an internationally recognized
Internet marketing and publicity expert; and an
award-winning keynote speaker.

Hi Kathleen, thank you for agreeing to participate in this interview.
Could you tell our readers how did you start your coaching career
and why did you pick (in my opinion) such a challenging profession?

Ans:

Thanks Gamy. Actually, I don’t call myself a coach.
Rather, I am a mentor. I believe mentor more fully describes what
I do with my clients. Over the years I have had a lot of people who
have come to me to guide them in both their personal and professional
endeavors. I didn’t set out to be a mentor, but found it to be a
natural evolution of my business.

I get great satisfaction in guiding others to fulfill their greatest purpose.

I like working with people who are clear that they are ready to
move their business to the next level. I have little patience for people
who are full of excuses as to why they can’t accomplish something.
I suppose that has to do with the fact that at one point in my life I was one
of those excuse finding people. I had an excuse for just about everything.
And my life reflected this.

In my early twenties I couldn’t manage to succeed at much of anything.
I was fortunate enough to have great mentors and spiritual teachers who
taught me the importance of taking responsibility for my actions,
thoughts and beliefs and being accountable. Actually, I had some pretty
“tough love” kind of people in my life early on.
One mentor in particular taught me a great deal about attitude and belief.

Having been on both sides of the fence I realize that often it takes
someone who is willing to “pull our covers” to go from a place of
being a person who has very little personal power to being
empowered in our life.

On all levels, I like to work with “possibility thinkers.”
Much of our success (or lack of success) has to do with how we view
the world and our role in the world.

I understand that your unique Street Smarts Marketing Series
programs are designed for people to achieve the business results they
desire in the most efficient, cost-effective way possible.

Is this for people who are just starting out or for people who have
already some experiences but are stuck halfway?

Ans:

I have worked with both, those just starting out in business and those
who have been in business for some time. However, I find that now
I prefer to work with people who have some “time under their belt” in
their business. Primarily because I am very focused in my approach
and those who are ready for intense transformation are a great fit for me.

By cost effective that does not mean there will not be investments needed.
Cost effective simply means high return for whatever investment
someone makes. Often those just starting out in business are working on
a shoestring budget or they want to do a lot for free.

I have several different levels that people can find works well for them.
For those on a very limited budget, I have created lots of outstanding
information products that range in price from free to a few
hundred dollars investment.

As people find they have a need for more one-on-one time with me,
the cost goes up considerably. For example, I have been working with
one client on his overall market position through his speaking, a book
we recently took to market and other promotional aspects.

The investment was quite hefty and yet, the results have been outstanding.
So for him, cost effective means something different than to someone who is
on a very limited budget.

So in essence, cost effective simply means high return for investment.

3. Question:.

What are your views on building success with taking coaching like your
Street Smarts Marketing Series, and also adding the mindset and
subconscious mind training. Do you think this will help the person
achieve the desired success easier and faster?

I am very much a believer in the power of the subconscious mind.
It’s amazing how powerful our mind is. One of the clearest memories
I have of learning the power of the mind was when my father had a very
severe heart attack. He was in a coma for nearly a month.
We actually did not expect him to live.

During the time he was an unconscious state there was a lot of activity
that took place in his hospital room. When he finally came around,
he was very disoriented and was in a state of confusion. He told my family
and I about being a spy, how a famous movie star was interested in him
and how there had been an earthquake in his hospital room.
We were convinced he lost his mind, but as it turned out, for the 28 days
he was in his coma the television set had been on.
The reality he created had to do with what he was absorbing on a
subconscious level while he lay in his hospital bed.

I’m happy to say he recovered fully from the ordeal. He just celebrated
his 80^th birthday.

What I took away from the experience was how important it is to be
diligent about what we surround ourselves with whether it be the music
we listen to, the shows we watch, the conversations we have and
the people we surround ourselves with. Everything has an impact on
our thinking. It is essential to be aware of this and make appropriate
choices for what we want our life to be like.

Granted, there are some things we have no control over. Yet, we do have
control over how we respond to situations. The more we understand how
powerful our mind is, the more we will likely be aware of what we
surround ourselves with.

Do you believe that our thoughts and subconscious mind has a lot to do
with how we will progress in life?.. of course coupled with taking action
and taking up coaching sessions ?

Ans:

Yes, most definitely. Not only are the thoughts we have important,
the action we take is equally important. I believe the thoughts we have
can have a powerful impact on the actions we take.

I think a lot of people are being misguided to believe all they have to do
is think about what they want and it will miraculously appear.
I believe you have to have correct thoughts, but you also have to take
action behind the thoughts. So many people are buying into the belief
that you can sit in your living room, think about what you want
and “poof!” there it is.

In my world there is action that must accompany the thought.
Granted, the thought will usually direct the action, but without the
action the thought can lead to a lot of frustration.

It’s about taking a leap of faith in some cases. Take the action, let go of
the outcome and hold the vision.

On the flip side of not taking any action are those people who take so
much action that they don’t let things unfold in their proper time and place.
I once heard that “God’s delays are not God’s denials.”
Sometimes we want results so quickly that in fact, we may not
be emotionally, spiritually, or physically ready for what we
think we want or need.

It is about having the thought, taking the actions that are necessary
and keeping a sense of serenity as we move forward.

5. Question:

Can you share with us how did you develop such tenacity and
“never say die” attitude in your personal life and business?

Ans:

Well, as I mentioned, there was a time when my life wasn’t working
too well. As a matter of fact, I ended up without a roof over
my head at one point. I think that was a very important experience
for me to go through. I had a difficult time connecting the fact that
my thoughts and actions had ended me up where I was.
Again, through the guidance of some wonderful mentors I was able
to more fully take responsibility for my life.

What I realize is I can choose day by day what I want my life to be like.
I don’t know if it’s a never say die attitude as much as one of gratitude.
It is in the gratitude for what I have that more seems to come to me.

I also realize that we are on this earth for a specified period of time.
What we do with that time is our choice. So to me, business is kind
of a game I play. I take it very seriously and yet, it’s about seeing how
far I can push the envelope.

Today I am having experiences that at one point I only dreamed of.
A lot of it has to do with the types of risks I am willing to take.
I teach this to my clients too. Decide what you are willing to do to make
your dreams a reality. Before you know it, what was once frightening
becomes second nature and comfortable. That is when it is a great time
to stretch to the next level. And the next and the next.

6. Question:

Do you have any recommendations for our readers to read?

Ans:

Oh yes. I am an avid reader. I often have 4 or 5 books going at one time.
One of the best books I read many, many years ago is called,
“The Magic of Believing.” It is all about the power of belief.

Recently, we published a book called,
“What Can a Dentist Teach You about Business, Life and Success,”
by Dr. Joe Capista. Dr. Capista covers a lot about running a successful
business as well as the power of thoughts, beliefs and actions.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about both
the pragmatic side of business as well as the spiritual side
of business and life.
They can get more information at www.joecapista.com

7. Question:

If you have one important thing to tell us.. what will it be ?

Ans:

Realize that we are only here now. It is about the here and now. Give life your all, live with gratitude and passion and realize, you can make a difference in the lives of others. Your day-to-day choices will determine your level of happiness. Often, we can create so much good by what we do for others in a very simple way.

Life can be tough a lot of the time and yet, your attitude, level of contribution and beliefs will make it either an unbearable experience or one where you say, “Hmmm, this thing called life is quite a kick in the pants. What a great experience it is. Thank you God. Thank you for the people in my life and the experiences I am having.”

Thank you Kathleen, it's been my pleasure and privilege to have this interview with you. It’s my honored to know you too.

To learn more about Kathleen Gage visit her at:

website: http://www.streetsmartsmarketing.com

Kathleen Gage’s blog: http://www.kathleengage.blogspot.com/

Kathleen Gage’s books
http://www.streetsmartsmarketing.com/marketingproduct.html#ebooks

Learn How I Made Over $100,000 From One Idea
http://www.streetsmartsmarketing.com/100kreport.htm

My Best To You &
Your Best Is Yet To Be

Gamy Rachel
http://www.mindthinksuccess.com

http://inspireyou-success.makehomeprofits.com