Darlene Wofford's Newsroom

I spent last weekend at the Business Boot Kamp presented by London Image Institute where I am the Graduate Division Director.  It was conducted in the "Buckshead Room" at the Embassy Suites in Buckhead.  (That's right--Bucks--plural).  I all but expected to see Bucks' heads hanging all over the walls but thank goodness my expectations were unfulfilled.  I'm an Atlanta native, whereas 'Buckhead' has always been recognized as a fine part of town, I have NEVER heard the term Buck's'head before, but that's what they call the room, so there you have it.                                                    
                                                       
                                        

 

Our graduates flew in from across the nation for the course designed to help us all take our businesses to the next level.    The course was presented by Suzanne Black and Paula Harriss, president and top facilitators for nationally recognized 'The Coaching Center' based in Texas.  Our wonderful Friday evening dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse there at the hotel served as a dual celebration.  First we celebrated the launching of the Graduate Division with this, our innaugual Business Boot Kamp and secondly, in recognition of Lynne Henderson Marks, president of London Image Institute.  Lynne is highly acclaimed internationally as one of only a handful of Certified Image Consultant Masters in affiliation with  the AICI (Association of Image Consultants International).     She relocated to the United States several years ago and Lynne with husband, Frank share a lovely home here in the Atlanta area.  She’s one busy lady and doesn’t stand still long enough to gather any dust. Traveling abroad, Lynne makes several yearly transcontinental treks from Atlanta to the U.K., New York and Asia, training others worldwide to be successful professional image consultants.  I consider it an honor and a distinct privilege to be working alongside her with the Institute.   We celebrated London Image Institute’s 21st year in business and we managed to keep it all a surprise from Lynne, which is a miracle in itself considering I'm not known for keeping secrets.  The cake was absolutely to die for--chocolate cake with white chocolate icing and white chocolate mousse filling--catered by Celsos Cakes.   I'm still working off the pounds I picked up over that dinner and dessert, but it was all worth it.   (See photos at: http://www.londonimageinstitute.com/courses_schedules/
documents/LII.ppt#256,1,Celebrating 21 Years of Business ).

                                                      
                                                       
                                                

I stayed at my friends' condo in The Twelve at Atlantic Station—what a great place with a SUPER view!  One of the graduates stayed with me and we had a blast.  Not everyone would loan their place for the entire weekend, so I would like to say thanks to Sherri and Harry for their generosity and great friendship!  

 

Until next time,

Just Call Me Dah’lin, The Spirited Southerner! 

 

Darlene Ford Wofford    

www.TheSpiritedSoutherner.com   or   www.JustCallMeDahlin.com

 

   Embrace Life with Spirit and Keep Moving Forward!      

spirit (noun): courage, energy, strength, determination, fortitude & faith