The boost we all sometimes need

I get such an energy boost from going to New York City, professionally and personally.

I am fortunate enough to belong to two great networking groups there and have met people involved in levels of their professions that are truly inspiring. That rubs off on me in very profound ways.

It's a benchmarking opportunity for me.

Many are trusting enough to refer me to others, even if it means a leap of faith in that they don't know from personal experience exactly how I work. Not to worry-I will never disappoint them or their contacts!

But the train ride home allows me an hour or so to reflect on the aspects of these relationships and how I can make them more meaningful and reciprocate.

An example: I try to bring the best-of-the-best I know to lead private seminars for my clients here in Connecticut. This has been successful. I refer them whenever possible.

It's the pay it forward concept. What goes around comes around. It's better to give than receive.

I have always believed in this and thank my colleagues who have referred me without concrete experience of how I can help their clients.

Thanks for letting me expound a bit. More like gush...