Navigating Life’s Roadways:Reflections and Lessons From Our Journey’s

Setbacks and Successes

Deborah L. ParkerPrincipal Consultant and Speaker

The DPJ Training GroupAuthor, Navigating Life’s Roadways: Stories of Insight

from My Odyssey and Inspiration for Your Journey

What is a Setback?What is a Setback?

• An unanticipated or sudden check in progress; a change from better to worse.

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; that is thwarting or frustrating– Whammy– Reversal– Blow– Defining Moment– Wake Up Call

What is Success?

• The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted

• The gaining of fame or prosperity:– Favorable results or outcome– Triumph– A Win

Steering Points

• Be determined to drive on! • Rudder at the right signs.• Open all lanes for learning.• Crank your motivation motor.

• Acknowledge fellow travellers.• Plot a route that’s realistic.• Rejuvenate at rest stops.• Claim victory at critical times.

Be Determined to Drive On!

• In Spite of! – Roadblocks– Uncertainty– Getting Stranded– Headwinds– Tailwinds

• Go Forward to Destination One!– Professional and or Community Goals– Personal and or Family Achievements

Rudder at the Right Signs

• Vision• Values• Interests• Goals• What Shows Up?• Where’s the Start Point?• When is When? The Moment

Open All Lanes for Learning

• Turns and Twists Have Meaning• Ups and Downs• Insights Hidden in the Scenery• Life Happens – Off Road Collisions• Put in Mileposts– Significant Lessons– Instructional Moments

Crank Your Motivation Motor

• What’s the IPS (Internal Positioning System) that keeps you on course?– Passion– Family– Purpose– Faith– Prestige– Wits– Perks– Humor– Community

Acknowledge Fellow Travellers

• We Don’t Journey Alone– Network– Mentor– Resources and Support

• Our Different Routes Teach• Go In Tandem• Local and Global• Check In• Join Up!

Plot a Route that’s Realistic • For You!– Skills– Abilities– Liabilities– Assets– Limitations

• For the Conditions– Circumvent– Morph and Maneuver!– Review Your Map

Rejuvenate at Rest Stops

• Stress is Real• Pull Off the Road When Needed• Replenish• Balance• Know the Markers

Claim Victory at Critical Times

• Success is Relative• Fly Your Flag• Equip Yourself• Camp Out• Put Your Stake In

QuestionsKeep This Receipt for the Rest of Your Journey