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YOUR TIME
IS NOW!
ne day I was called into my boss’s office and told, “It’s time to hire
your replacement.” My knees went weak, and my brain scrambled
to make sense of what was happening. I hadn’t quit! I wasn’t even
O planning to leave my job, so had I just been fired?
My boss went on to say, “You’ve outgrown this role, and it’s time for you to
move up in the organization so start figuring out what department you want to
work in and post an ad for your position.”
WOW! I was being fired and promoted at the same time.
Are you fortunate enough to have found a mentor in your life that made
such an impact that you are still unpacking all of their lessons? Gems for Gems is a nationally registered charity operating
For me, it was this particular boss. in Calgary Alberta. What began as a jewelry drive to give
The truth was I had outgrown the job, but I liked it and it was
comfortable. gifts on Christmas morning to survivors in Calgary, has
become an organization proactively providing solutions
SOUND FAMILIAR? to ending the cycle of domestic abuse.
Have you outgrown parts of your life that are still comfortable Through focusing on empowerment and economic recovery, we
and that you’re good at? Has anyone come along and said, “Hey assist survivors in becoming financially independent, and stable,
you, it’s time to grow!” For most of us it’s easier to remain through our Scholarship Program.
stuck in mediocrity than it is to step into the unknown. Until All funds donated by the public are used exclusively to support the
that day you find yourself looking in the bathroom mirror scholarship program and other initiatives for survivors of domestic
and thinking, “I thought I’d be further ahead in life by now!” abuse.
Or you find yourself driving home from work wondering,
“Isn’t there more to life than this?” You can be sure that 100% of your donation is going where you
If this is you, please listen: you are designed for greatness. intended and that you are part of the solution.
You are not designed for mediocrity. You are meant to say In addition to gratefully receiving donations, Gems for Gems has
yes to your dreams and desires, and you are meant to grow, created a Swag Store to do our part to proactively raise funds and
always. Your life is in your hands. The time is now. maximize our impact in the community.
Twenty years ago, I stood in my boss’s office, finally realizing All supporters of our ‘Gems Swag’ line proudly represent our
that he was encouraging me to build the foundation for growth mission as they lead by example in their community.
and to never stay too comfortable for too long. This set me up Please, check out our WEBSITE, INSTAGRAM, SWAG STORE,
for a wonderful, varied career full of growth, impact, challenges, NATIONAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM and join us in giving survivors
and successes. of abuse the new life they, and their children, deserve.
As a mindset expert and transformational coach since 2014, Together, we will always be stronger.
I help people discover their passion and purpose and step into a
life they love living using a proven, reliable, repeatable system of Sincerely,
transformation.
Are you ready for more of what you love in your life? Are you Jordan Guildford
ready to grow? Are you ready to discover your passion and purpose
and live a life you love? If you are ready to transform, let’s have a
conversation about where you’re at, where you want to go, and what Jordan Guildford,
your best next steps are to living a life you love. Founder/CEO, Gems for Gems
STACEY BERGER www.gemsforgems.com
EVEREXPANDING COACHING Swag Store: www.gemsforgemsswag.com
stacey@staceyberger.ca ! Gems for Gems
staceyberger.ca I 587-983-3911
$ @gemsforgemscanada
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