I am, at least in my personal life, reluctant to ask for support. In certain things, like improving my diet and exercise, you might as well pin a badge on me and call me Lone Ranger.
I have an iPhone and use the Nike gps tracker to track mileage and pace. I love it – I really respond to measurement and it gives me all sorts of great information.
The Nike gps app has what I thought was a ridiculous facebook feature, but have come to love. I actually had it turned off for months, but since I’m a bit of a geek when it comes to technology, I decided to give it a whirl. The application posts to my facebook wall that I’ve started to run. It also encourages my friends to “Cheer me on” – and if someone posts during my run, I hear a cheer in my headphones. The first time I heard a cheer, I didn’t even know what it was… but now have come to really like them. I respond positively to this feedback regardless of whether I’m having a good, or bad run. I’ve been surprised who has cheered me on, and feel closer to them.
I recommend anyone who generally “goes it alone” to consider opening up to support from your network, in a way that works for you. I even downloaded the facebook app for my iphone so if others in my network use the app, or something like it, I can cheer them on too! I think everyone likes a cheer.
About Jackie
Jackie Reid owns and operates Kindred Technologies Inc. and has over twelve years of experience in the software industry with significant achievements in all areas of company operations including client services, customer support, data center operations, sales, technical operations management (BPR, QA, CM, Technical Writing, Support), program management, project management, software training, implementation management and process improvement.
Jackie has her MBA and is a CSM (ScrumMaster) and has taken multiple leadership and facilitation courses with Context Associated and Extraordinary Learning.
Jackie is known for her positive outlook, energy, management capabilities and keen focus on bottom-line results. With the majority of her career in customer facing roles, Jackie has deep experience in complex B2B software solution sales. Her key leadership competencies are attested to by extremely dedicated staff. She has successfully managed the delivery of hundreds of software development and implementation projects.
Specialties:
Change Management
Facilitation
Client Management
Client Services
Program Management
SAAS Operations Management
Product Management
Education Sector
Content Management
Marketing Automation
When she's not enjoying her work Jackie can be found playing in her backyard or a neighborhood playground with her husband Bryce and their two young boys, Spencer and Devan. Jackie is also a current board member for the Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics Club and is working on completing her PMP certification this spring.
