Saturday, April 24, 2010

Star amongst Stars

At Brown & DeLine we have a galaxy of stars. We have many over-achievers who are so driven that they choose to also work second jobs as educators and platform artists for some of our large distributers. Kelli Uphaus is one of these professionals who does it all.

I first met Kelli in 2004. She came to my Carpenter Rd. location to teach a Matrix colour class. We all connected with her immediately. She was positive, professional and experienced. I hoped from that day that our paths would cross again.

Kelli has worked at Brown & DeLine for over 5 years now. She currently juggles many hats. She is a hair designer, mother, wife, daughter, salon coach and Lisap educator and platform artist. And if this isn't enough to keep her busy, she is also finishing her bachelor's degree!

Most often you can spot Kelli at the salon or in the community by her high-fashion hair colour. She is always changing her hair colour to the brightest shades of pink, purple, or a mix of any of these trendy fun colours. Often her clients follow suit!

Kelli lives in Chelsea where she is extremely committed to her community. In her spare time she supports Relay For Life, Chelsea Fair Queen Pagent, Chelsea Parade, Chelsea Girls Softball and more.

Truly a Star Amongst Stars!!

Make a Great Day!
Cathy

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Coaching for Success

Coach - An individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a team or individual.

In the salon we use coaches all the time. Our new talent is teamed up with a senior staffer. The teams meet weekly to recap the previous week, talk about successes and strategize the next week. The coach gives new ideas and shares their personal testimonials in what has worked for them.

I personally have hired coaches throughout the years. I have worked with coached to enhance:


· Leadership skills
· Business ownership skills, legal matters, retirement
· Fitness
· Training
· Hair designing
· Salon design
· Growing a Successful staff

Having a coach helps hold people accountable. They stretch individuals and teams to achieve goals out of their comfort zone.

A coach's word can be highly influential and can change the attitude and performance of his team.

So in the words of an MSU coach during a recent phone call to my sister-"Hard work and perseverance make dreams come true".