"I think that the power is the principle. The principle of moving forward, as though you have the confidence to move forward, eventually gives you confidence when you look back and see what you've done."                                     

- Robert Downey, Jr

It is probably no secret… that I had pondered on more than one occasion my future existence in Detroit. It was time to say so long and head south to the fine City of New Orleans, which also needs a lot of help. I am a foodie and music junkie, so I kind of feel like I am going to my version of Mecca. At least, I won’t have to shovel snow.

So far so good...I love music, I love food, I love events here… and the coast is not far away. My sister tells me that Biloxi has nice beaches, a 2-hour drive east on the Gulf. I also miss urban life, as I am not really a suburban type. And although I have enjoyed my time here in the city of my birth, it was time to move on.

The one thing I do dread about the south are the cockroaches.

They are huge. They are reddish and can fly.

No, really.

Calling Sales Professionals... here's why you might want to work with me in New Orleans...

• 1000 member mailing / contact list
• Infrastructure for events and workshops
• High-tech website and newsletter
• Event and registration functions on website
• Blog RSS feed on website
• Blog on Wordpress connection
• Intellectual property (extensive info in academia and business)
• Marketing materials and signage
• 25 – 30 hours coaching & training (website, business plan, other)
• High visibility, credibility, and expertise
• Very positive word-of-mouth reputation in community
• This business has consistently grown, and has forward momentum
• You want to make lots of people smile and achieve their potential
• You love paying it forward and have been looking to really LAUNCH

If you are interested… let me know and we can work out the details. I will focus on Leadership, Business, Transitions, and Personal Coaching and Training, via the internet, phone, and Skype, as well as continue doing this work in New Orleans. Opportunity in the culinary, event, and music world abounds, and it's simply the right place for me to be in the next chapter of life. I am excited. I want to produce stuff and create intellectual capital. I want it all!

I thank the dozens of Angels… I met who are walking on the earth in a city called Detroit. They are tough, and soft, and caring, and they pay it forward, again and again and again. I miss you all, those who touched my heart and we somehow got enrolled in the Mutual Admiration Societies. Thank you. I was deeply amazed by watching you get up everyday, and do it again. Detroit and Michigan need you desperately so please stay in leadership and continue moving this place forward, even when you are having a hard day!

I will still be active on LinkedIn and will Blog… Finally, I don’t know anyone in New Orleans, so if you have any WARM INTRODUCTIONS in New Orleans to offer, that would be sincerely appreciated. Thank you, thank you. I am feeling rather grateful these days. The drums and the bayou called. There are people to learn from and teach, people to connect, people to help with their struggles, music to jam to, beignets to devour.

Stay in touch…