Cromely's World: 2019-03

2019-03-29

Episode 058 -- A PT Vacation

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we have some of the most amazing scenery and outdoor options in the country. So why do all your rehab in a clinic?

Today's guest is Physical Therapist, Dr. Carol-Ann Nelson, the Founder and Executive Director of Destination Rehab in Bend Oregon. For those not familiar with the geography here, Bend is in the middle of Oregon, about a 6-hour drive South East of Seattle. It's surrounded by mountains, volcanoes, forests, a river and wildlife. It's an absolutely gorgeous city and region that I'd encourage anyone to visit.

Destination Rehab combine PT with outdoor activities, taking advantage of all Central Oregon has to offer. They have year round program for folks in the area, and they offer week long Rehab Vacations for folks with neuro conditions who want to travel to the area. Participants include stroke survivors plus folks with MS, Parkinson's, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, and other conditions.

Bio

Carol-Ann Nelson headshot Carol-Ann's love for the outdoors began during her years growing up in Oregon. She has enjoyed backpacking, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, hiking and running in mountains and rivers across the country.

While in graduate school, she realized her passion to utilize physical therapy to help people with disabilities and chronic conditions engage in the outdoors and in their local community.

In 2016 she founded Destination Rehab, a nonprofit organization that takes physical therapy principles out of the clinic walls and into the outdoors. Their focus is to build confidence, independence and improve quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities and chronic conditions.

Carol-Ann received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Duke University and practiced in the Neuro Recovery Center at Brooks Rehabilitation before returning to her home state of Oregon in 2015.

She specializes in treating patients with a variety of complex neurologic conditions including Stroke, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis.

Carol-Ann serves as Vice President of the Oregon Physical Therapy Association, and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association's Neurologic Section.

Carol-Ann and her husband have four year old twins, a six month old baby girl, and an energetic border collie. Carol-Ann is passionate about helping others dream big and gain the confidence they need to enjoy being active and outdoors.

Hack of the Week

Make your lamps into touch lamps.

It can be tough to fiddle with switches and knobs with limited mobility. Fortunately, you can get an adapter to make them touch lamps. Here's an example: https://www.amazon.com/Westek-3-Level-Touch-Plug-Dimmer/dp/B01APRDK5O/

Now you can even use your affected hand to turn the lights on and off. Put that limb to work!

Links

Destination Rehab	http://destinationrehab.org
Rehab Vacation	http://destinationrehab.org/rehab-vacation
Destination Rehab on Facebook	http://facebook.com/destinationrehab
Destination Rehab on Instagram	http://instagram.com/destinationrehab
Destination Rehab on Twitter	https://twitter.com/realworldrehab
Touch Sensor For Lamps	https://www.amazon.com/Westek-3-Level-Touch-Plug-Dimmer/dp/B01APRDK5O/

Where do we go from here?

If you'd like to learn more about taking a rehab vacation, check out the Destination Rehab links above.
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2019-03-26

Episode 106 -- A Life of Learning and Colorful Shirts with Richard Flint

2-Minute Tip: Create a Presence

Live everyday to create a presence that has presence when you're not present.

As a speaker, in order for your message to have impact, it has to be something that sticks with your audience when you are not there. You can do that by being a powerful, memorable speaker.

But that's not the only way.

Give clear guidance. Develop a simple, compelling message. Make sure your audience knows what you want them to do. Tell great stories.

All these techniques that we regularly talk about help you maintain that presence with the audience even when you're on your way to your next meeting.

Post Tip Discussion

As I recorded this conversation with Richard, a few things really jumped out at me.

Richard has an eye for the picture in life -- for prioritizing what will really make a difference for people. He also has a tremendous talent for putting structure to his thoughts. He makes a lot of points by breaking them out into simple lists that get to the core of the matter. I counted at least 5 of those lists in this episode.

From a technical standpoint, these are not just lists. They are excellent examples of parallel structure -- using similar words and phrases almost rhythmically to land a point.

I talked about this technique way back in episode 10. A few weeks ago, you heard from Joe Apfelbaum in episode 103. He also excels at using parallel structure.

Bio

Richard Flint speaking and holding a microphone wearing a colorful shirt Richard Flint, CSP is Chairman and CEO of Flint, incorporated, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals, companies and associations. He has had the opportunity to address people in talks and seminars throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain and Spain. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 200,000 people each year.

Richard speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His humorous and poignant talks and seminars on Leadership, Sales, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success bring about immediate changes and long-term results.

He has written 15 books and produced more than 100+ audio and video learning programs, including being a finalist for The Top Self-Help book of 2005.

Prior to founding his company in 1987, Richard put his four degrees to good use as a Professor of Philosophy at Ohio University and Wayne State University, where he also served as the Baptist Campus Minister. Following that, Richard was the Director of Counseling at the First Baptist Church in both Tampa and West Palm Beach in Florida.

These days he travels the world on his crusade to help others move past their Circle of Sameness and achieve a positive life.

Richard's Lists

Three keys to success:

I've got to believe in myself
I've got to trust in myself
I've got to have faith in myself

Three questions when preparing a seminar:

Why is this issue there? What's created the issue?
Why does this issue create so much confusion for people
Is there a process that will help people resolve -- not eliminate -- this issue

4 Keys to a successful year:

What do you really want to achieve this year?
Why do you really want to achieve that?
What price are you willing to pay to have it?
What behaviors do you have to improve to get there?

Three Ds:

I have a desire to improve to help other people
I have the determination that there is more for me to write, discover, and learn
I have the discipline to do it

Six Fears:

Fear of the unknown
Fear of abandonment -- being left alone
Fear of failure
Fear of rejection
Fear of loss
Fear of success

Links

Richard's Website	http://richardflint.com
Richard on Twitter	https://twitter.com/RichardFlintInt
Richard on Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/RichardFlintFan
Richard on LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-flint/
Richard on YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/user/RichardFlintTV
Richard on Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/richardflintofficial/
2-Minute Talk Tips on Parallel Structure	http://2minutetalktips.com/2017/02/28/episode-010-parallel-structure-and-tim-garber-part-1/
2-Minute Talk Tips with Joe Apfelbaum	http://2minutetalktips.com/joe

Call To Action

Check out Richard's links above to learn more about his mission and passion.
Who do you know that would most benefit from hearing Richard's message and story? Give them the link 2minutetalktips.com/richardflint and ask them what they thought of the conversation.
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2019-03-22

Episode 057 -- Golf After Stroke

Some months back, on my other show, 2-Minute Talk Tips, I interviewed speaker and coach Pat Roque about speaking and her fascinating journey. I'd encourage you to check that out over at 2minutetalktips.com/rockon. After that conversation, Pat and I continued talking and she told me I needed to talk with Gianna Rojas about the work we were each doing.

Gianna Rojas is the One Handed Lady Golfer. Gianna was born with no fingers on her left hand, which makes golf challenging. Still, as an adult, she wanted to learn so she did.

Now, Gianna runs AdaptiveGolfers.org where she and her team help stroke survivors and other folks with disabilities get back on the course, doing the thing they love -- playing golf.

Gianna runs clinics in NJ and travels the country promoting Adaptive Golf.

Key Facts about Gianna

ADAPTIVE ATHLETE -

*USA Disabled Golf Team - Global Tour

*Division winner of the 2017/2018 Para Long Drive Cup – Legends, Myrtle Beach SC, Par Tee - Columbia, SC

*Division winner of the 2018 Adaptive Long Drive – Barefoot Resort and Golf, No. Myrtle Beach SC

ADAPTIVE AMBASSADOR

*2018/2019 LPGA Woman's Network - Charity Partner

*2019 PGA Magazine Woman's Leadership Platform

*20172018/2019 Director of Global

Brand Awareness United States Adaptive Golf Alliance

*Advisory Board and Speakers Bureau for the National Alliance of Accessible Golf

*Volunteer for the United States Disable Golf Association

SPEAKER/PRESENTER/EXHIBITOR

*2018/2019 PGA Merchandise Show - Initiator ADAPTIVE GOLF CENTER, Speaker, and Adaptive Player Development Educational Track

*2017/2018 World Amateur Championships Exhibitor

*2017/2018/2019 ABILITIES Expo Speaker, Presenter and Exhibitor

PUBLIC FIGURE/SEASONED MEDIA PERSONALITIY

*2018 LPGA Top 22 Women “Disruptors” in the Golf Industry https://lpgawomensnetwork.com/meet-the-disruptors-the-women-who-are-spearheading-a-revolution-in-golf/

Thoughts on Golf

As I've mentioned before, I'm not exactly athletic. Most of my golf experience involves neon balls and tiny windmills. But it is a part of many survivors lives.

A stroke doesn't have to mean our involvement with sports is over. A few months ago, I talked with US Air Force Academy Tennis Coach Dan Oosterhous about his life and he continues coaching tennis. You can find that episode at http://strokecast.com/dan. This week, we hear from Gianna. And next week in episode 058, We'll hear from Carol-Ann Nelson about Adventure Rehab Vacations. In short, there are lots of reasons and ways for stroke survivors to get out of the house and in to outdoor activities this Spring and Summer

More than the athletic aspect of golf, though, is the strong social aspect of the game of golf. It's a sport that's built around chatting with your opponents.

It also a sports that has strong cultural and business ties, at least in the US. Folks who don't golf can find themselves shut out of many business socializing and deal making opportunities.

That's why getting back out on the course can be so important for a golf-loving stroke survivor. Or even for the survivor just looking for a new hobby. It's got physical, cognitive, social, cultural, and economic advantages.

And the work Gianna is doing to get folks access to those advantages is fantastic.