I just returned from mainland China today where I delivered the first module of a six month, three module coaching program to 40 Chinese businesspeople. The passion and hunger with which the participants engaged themselves in the program was astonishing. For me, the week was a wonderful exhibition of ideals in motion. Each person had a reason for being in the program that was crystal clear - not just in the form of a personal goal but clear as well in terms of the "for the sake of what" that the goal made possible.
China is clearly a country that is on the move and it's truly exciting to be able to contribute to individuals who have dreams and are willing to pursue them despite significant obstacles. As just one example of this, I delivered the program in English and it was interpreted into Cantonese and also into Mandarin for those who weren't totally fluent in Cantonese. How many people do you know who would be willing to sit through three full days of interpreted training and teaching to learn something that they believe could possibly move them closer to their dreams?
