Boundary Crosser

What It Looks Like to Be a Boundary Crosser

Congrats to fellow boundary crosser, Ron Helman, who recently won New Mexico's version of the Grammy for Best Instrumental Performance for his CD, "Reflections of Beauty"  at the 2007 New Mexico Music Awards ceremony.

I first met Ron at the International Coaching Federation conference last November. I was intrigued when he introduced himself as a fellow coach and a professional jazz trumpeter.

I recognized him as a boundary crosser when he emailed last month to say that he would be on a local radio show, first to talk about coaching (Living Juicy was the name of the program) and then two days later, to talk about his jazz music. Or maybe, based on Marci Alboher's book, One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life, I should say that Ron is a prime example of a "slash," as in "professional coach/jazz trumpeter."

Whatever term you use, individuals who operate in multiple worlds can live pretty juicy lives. Are you one of them?

June 13 Event

I've arranged for Marci Alboher, author of the book, One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life Success, to speak on June 13, 7-9pm in Denver. In her book, Marci gives identity to a new kind of worker, “slashes,” individuals whose work spans more than one discipline or vocation (e.g., lawyer/chef, surgeon/playwright, mom/CEO)

Connecting with Marci should be a real treat. Marci recently announced an online column that she is writing for the New York Times, called Shifting Careers. We've only talked briefly over the phone (she's in NYC) AND I feel like I could spend a whole afternoon with her and not be bored.

As part of the event, I'll interview Marci about creating a career that is uniquely your own. There will also be time for exploring your identity as a “slash” and those of other attendees.

The event is sponsored by the Northwestern Club of Colorado and is open to the public. If you are in the Denver area, please do join us. 

Click here to register and pay online.