Dealing with Disappointment

The launch of Promise Power™ was disappointing. Elaine and I went to the eWomen Network Conference in Dallas with a wonderful product, the Promise Bracelet and a well-appointed booth at the Business Expo — and high hopes. What we learned was that Promise Power wasn’t ready for the big time — yet. Such challenges are always an opportunity to grow and learn. I think we are just beginning to learn from this experience, but I want to share what I already know.

The most important thing is how important it is to collaborate with integrity. Had we not trusted each other, this disappointment might have gotten to be an ugly blame game. Each of us identified the areas where we could have done better and acknowledged each other’s contribution to the scope and vision of what we were doing.

As I prepared for this launch, I learned many techie processes. My time was well spent and I have many resources available for whatever business directions we take, whether it’s Promise Power or my own business, Your Secret of Success.

I came home from the conference more subdued than usual. I needed to reassess what’s next. It seems impossible to know the best next choice, so I am letting it all percolate for awhile before deciding how I will proceed. What I do know is that I still love the coaching industry and I am still committed to helping people discover their own fantastic selves. Even though I technically could retire, I am not ready to stop what I love doing. I have many more words still in me and I am determined to share them with others with the commitment to being as inspired and inspiring as possible.

As much as I didn’t want to admit the truth in public, especially to you who have been reading my blog/articles so faithfully, I found that after only a few days, I no longer needed to hide. I’m ready to say, “OK. That didn’t work. What’s next?”

©2007, Jacqueline Hale