New Year, New Outlook: Taking Charge of Your Future The women of Connect: Professional Women’s Network share ways to

kick off the new year with goal-based themes.

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My theme for 2013 is to FOCUS. Focus on what is important,

personally and professionally, and let the remaining go.

Cathy PaynterDirector of Continuing

Education

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My theme for 2013 is marketability, as in making changes to make

me more marketable—continuing my education, spearheading

innovative projects, and volunteering in my community. Melissa O'ConnellRetail Store Manager at

Verizon Wireless

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Dare to dream in 2013! I have the opportunity to recreate

myself and go into new uncharted waters. I can't wait!

Karen StierVP Product, Marketing and

Investments at Prudential

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My theme for 2013 will be Balance. Balance between work and

play, struggle and celebration, doing what I must so I can do what

I love. Bonnie K.

Owner/Operator of VideoMagic Productions

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"Making Time for Me" will be my 2013 theme. I feel that I have been

spending so much time on work, clubs/organizations and helping

friends that I often forget about myself (and my husband). Rebecca MurphyRecreation Director at

Myrtle Beach Travel Park

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I have several “big” (translate: stepping into new territory) projects

coming up in the new year. My theme is simple: NO FEAR.

Harriet NixCorporate Business

Manager at Intrawest ULC

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