algates

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Last seen: 10 days ago

Al is a 78 year old man from Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

I find describing myself on a profile to be extremely frustrating and exciting.
What do I say that can really capture who I really am? I believe we are all works in progress. Always learning and growing. That's my perception of life and I love meeting and talking with people with that same outlook on life. OK...here goes:

I love talking/discussing with people on a one-on-one basics about subjects some might find 'strange' or 'bizarre', e.g., UFOs. I've seen UFOs two times in my life. Hey, I'm a believer. I love treasure hunting, e.g., exploring ghost towns, metal detecting on the beach. I like learning how eBay can be useful in one's life and how to utilize the resources that eBay offers. I do sell and buy on eBay.

Learn all about how to sell and buy on eBay by this expert:

http://www.skipmcgrath.com?kbid=1049

I'm 77 and full of piss and vinegar. Exercise 4 times a week lifting weights and using cables and the treadmill. I have two sons who try to keep up with me. Sometimes I'm sure they wonder about their old man and his activities. Living in Sidney, BC is soooooo good....I call it the Florida of Canada.

http://www.sidney.ca/

I'm married to a very understanding Virgo (I'm Cancer) who lets me do my own thing, and I, her. Fortunately, we have a lot of similar interests. I believe similar interests keep a couple together and compromise is the answer to a lot of issues rather than being 'right'.

I am a closet iconoclast but will show my head once in a while as I did when I wrote my ebook (www.managersdontreadthis.com). In fact, I am writing part two of this book in my spare time.

Now for the technical stuff about me:

I have been a human resource director, manager and professional in various corporations in North America and overseas for the last 40 years, and I bring a high level of understanding and sensitivity to organizational problems; office politics; Interpersonal communication issues; and leadership and team dilemmas. I am a member of the Vancouver Island Professional Coaching Association and Coachville. I am a Life and Business Coach (www.cybercoaching.ca) whose goal is to help people help themselves by providing direct and supportive coaching. I believe I can help my clients to make a difference by providing an objective partner who can see the effect that perceptions, behaviours, beliefs, and patterns can have on their life.

I'm sure that I left out a lot of different things about me that would make me sound wonderful. However, I'm just an ordinary guy who enjoys getting up every morning and seeing what the universe is offering on the menu for my selection of the day.

Be glad to hear from other members who want to share their insights about the business/life/interests. I even answer questions....sometimes with another question. That's the 'coach' in me.

Carpe Diem.