I recommend the Corporate Athlete program because I can now say it definitively works. Six months ago I was 10 pounds heavier, my stress level was through the roof, I exerted effort to control my , I was tired all the time and my engagement index was hovering around 50 (see http://hpinstitute.com/assessment_profile.html for a free assessment).
In January 
2009, after a particularly difficult week, I decided that if I wanted to live past 45, I needed to do something drastic. Instead of just re-reading the Corporate Athlete / The Power of Full Engagement or taking a class, I re-read both books and volunteered to become a “Corporate Athlete” instructor for the internal P&G program. Yes, in teaching my first class I did feel a bit hypocritical, but at that time I was practicing most elements of the program EXCEPT the exercise part. The part I needed the most.
This little trick worked perfectly. The day after class, I started running. Since that class I have run just over 200 miles in total, lost 10 pounds, I improved my sleeping cycle, and my stress level is under control. My total engagement index is now at about 74. Still not perfect, but trending the right direction. The ultimate durability test of this change will be in October. I just signed up for the Columbus half-marathon. Something I would have never even thought of 6 months ago.
Shawn Grubb
Hi Shawn, I stumbled upon your blog after reading the agenda for a PMO Symposium where our President is speaking in November. Congrats on training for your first half marathon. I am about to tackle my 2nd marathon in DC in October. I have found that the discipline and dedication to my marathon training program involves many of the same attributes that I use to manage my time effectively in the office. Good luck next month, I hope you have a strong race. Sincerely, Sue Donovan
By: Sue on 09/16/2010
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