I don’t remember giving ya any details about what happened during my business trip to LA in March. Let’s just say that it was 4 intense days of learning new products, more hair color theory, more perm theory, presentation skills, and much, much more. It was an awesome experience, but I was so tired at the end of it that my head was mad at me! I fell asleep as soon as I was buckled in for my flight home. The flight attendant even commented on it when we landed on quickly I was out. Good times.
I did have to do a presentation on a new subject every day and learned that I say “um” A LOT! Um, it’s something that I am working on. haha. But I also learned that when I know my stuff, my teaching/presenting skills are not too shabby. I got to make the multiple Power Points I presented. Power Points are kinda fun, but I would appreciate if someone could show me the “pre set” stuff in the ’07 version, cause I can’t find the same things in it that I know are in the ’03 version. If any of you want to walk me through it, I am totally down *grin*
We were also told on the last day to expect a phone call or an email to give us our critique on how well we did and what we need to work on. My Supervisor (who is freaky amazing and freaky organized) sent an email and let me know that I need to dress better (better fitting clothes, accessory recommendations), wear shoes that rock, and to think about changing my hair style because it was not as complimentary as it could be.
She gave me the “if you don’t feel fabulous while you’re wearing it, get rid of it” kind of comments. It was really hard to take at first, mainly because I wasn’t expecting a critique on the way I looked. I was expecting the critique on my presenting skills (which she said were great by the way and that she saw my potential with Zotos). I have however come around and am thankful for her insight. A lot of thanks to Kara who pointed out I had wanted to change my hair before the trip and that the outward “stuff” is an easy fix. It’s never bad to feel good about the way you look and lately, I’ve been feeling good. I also got to go shopping and buy some new clothes. Spending money didn’t always feel good, but getting a much needed wardrobe update made up for it. Good Will is my new friend since the only DI in town is super far away. Also I hit up some old friends, the sales racks at Target and Fashion Bug. Lol.
Ok, now onto the trip to Darien, Connecticut, which started with me flying out of Tucson, layover in Dallas, which was FREAKING muggy! I really don’t know if I could ever live in that high of humidity. It felt like I couldn’t breathe. Not my fave. Then flew from Dallas to New York, rode in a stretch limo from the airport to my hotel in Stamford, CT and headed to the conference room to meet up with all of the other Zotos folks.
We got to eat, chat, color (old school with coloring books and Crayolas kind of coloring), set goals, put a puzzle together and munch some more. We were learning to stretch our imaginations, learning who the “leaders” and “followers” were by competing to see which table could put the puzzle together the fastest; and setting goals in health, spirit, family, wealth, learning, and things we want to see/to do. It was a great start to a good learning trip.
What did I learn?
A LOT!
To take notes because the chemists talk fast!
Wind energy is COOL! (Zotos manufacturing plant is 60% wind energy, check out the website zotos.com for more info and videos to see what they are doing to go “green”)
Sally Beauty Supply is one amazing organized company!
It’s a good thing to talk to people about the Gospel of Jesus Christ and let them know what our beliefs are, to give them the correct information .
I really love shrimp in a creamy buttery garlic sauce over pasta
The pool attendants get a little grumpy at 1030 pm
CEO’s of big companies don’t always know when budget cuts happen to the education program
Sulfate Free shampoo is not better for your hair!
Keep asking questions, I learn way better that way
To enjoy the cute chemist that gave us the lab tour ;)
It’s totally ok to talk to one of the lab guys in the cafeteria about CSI type stuff to give your mind a rest from all the hair talk
There are very handsome business men!
The Body Shoppe has some good smelling perfume!
PF Changs is really not that good.
Omar, one of the other DTM’s is scarily similar to Hot Man, except the fact that he does hair, is way shorter, and races cars instead of bikes. Other than those things, SCARYIILY similar!
When you don’t drink the night before and you get to bed at a decent hour, you are randomly not tired the next day. Hmmm. Something to think about folks.
Well, I look forward to more learning with this company! The thing that is cool is that I don’t only learn about their products and how to educate about them, but I am learning more about the how and why things, especially chemical processing on hair happens. It has been a really great opportunity to see a different perspective of the beauty industry. Here is to more learning!
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