Following a Passionate Heart

Following a Passionate Heart

By John Hagerman Ask any of my Public Relations students at Takoda Institute about what I’m like as an instructor, and one of the more common replies you’ll get is, “Passionate.” You’re likely to get similar responses from clients and friends. The question is, what am I passionate about? The answer is simple, I’m passionate about energizing you to make happen in your life all the good things you want, and if you don’t know what you want, I’m passionate about helping you discover it. I’m passionate about helping business owners and managers create workplaces filled with energy, desire, and commitment. And I’m passionate about helping everyone discover, uncover or recover what most fulfills them and making it a part of their everyday lives. Yeah, I guess I got a little carried away with all the passion. I can’t help it. Every time I look at myself and what makes me feel happy and fulfilled, it always comes back to the same thing – energizing people. I’m part psychiatrist, part cheerleader, and part drill sergeant. The psychiatrist (coach) in me loves to help people discover what moves and inspires them, then help them overcome whatever roadblocks they put in their own way. The cheerleader has an endless supply of enthusiasm and energy that is always ready to recharge the batteries of anyone who’s bogged down in their lives. And the drill sergeant in me loves to dig in and push people until they take the actions they know they need to take. If somebody gets knocked down, I help them back up then keep moving them forward. Why am I telling you...