....a big leap!!

Yogis,

Here I am fresh out of college. A mere 21 years old. Eager with grand visions for my life ahead……..

 

I began my Xerox career only two months after graduation (I still remember that suit). New business rep was my title which meant knocking on doors. Lots of doors. My territory was a transitional neighborhood in downtown DC, with my very first sale to a small clinic which would later become a big name in support services during the Aids epidemic. Business skills and lifelong friends formed in those early years.

My intent was to stay for two years, taking advantage of the renowned training program and getting some sales experience under my belt so I could move on to what my real plan was - a stockbroker. But one thing led to another, as so often happens in life…….

My first son born only a year later. Promotion to account rep where at least the customers knew I was coming. Specialist. My run as demo queen (demonstrating technology) where no one could beat me and I eventually won the worldwide competition. Sales manager. Two more sons. And finally contracts manager which at last used the financial skills I had honed in my education.   

It is now 34 years later. Many changes at Xerox and many changes in the life of Sarah Cahill. Yoga entered 10 years ago making its mark on me and has been the ‘other secret half’ of life. A passion.  And I created a vision around it…… saw it…..watched it….nurtured it….spoke it. Seeing what I wanted.

Last month the wheels began turning as I was offered an early retirement package. It sat in my email for a while. I then hit print and it watched me from my desk.  I meditated. I hiked. I dreamed……and then I signed.  I have walked to the edge, looked out and jumped.

My vision has manifested!!! September 30 will be my last day as an active employee.

Xerox has been a true gift to both me and my family for so many years. I will always be grateful.  But it is time for a turn in my life’s path. Time for growth. Time to step out of my box.

What’s ahead? A clear canvas. Many ideas…many visions…..   We create our lives and I intend to continue to do just that. Stay tuned J

Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh........

Be careful what you ask the Universe for,
SARAH