Open Letter to Miss Suzy Q

October 5, 2006

Dear Suzy Q –

After all these years that you and I have been together, my friend and coach, Christina, suggested that it would be a good idea for us to get together for get reacquainted chat, and I couldn’t agree more.

Over the years, you’ve been working behind the scenes as my protector, shielding me from the criticism of others. Most of the time, you’ve done this so quietly that I’ve been all but unaware of you. Still, I want to acknowledge your effort and devotion, Suzy Q. You’ve always been a loyal and caring friend. Suzy Q, recently Christina pointed out that Protection may be holding me back from achieving some of my dreams, so I’ve decided to restructure my organization, and do away with the position of Protector.

Don’t distress, though, Suzy Q. You’ve been with me a long time, I do appreciate all you’ve done for me in the past, and I have no intention of letting you go entirely. Christina suggested, and I agree, that we have an opportunity to restructure the way we work together, to give us both the freedom and encouragement to spread our wings and take flight, to give us the chance to develop into very happy, energetic, appreciated entities working in partnership.

Please consider the idea of stepping out of your role as Protector, and moving on to a new, more appropriate, and more valuable role as Head Cheerleader and Creative Consultant. This role comes with a great deal of responsibility, which I know you can handle, and is much more important to me now that I’ve grown up. I know that your encouragement and creativity will help me to succeed, flourish, thrive both in my business and in my life.

Let’s get together in a couple of weeks time, once you’ve had a chance to work on these ideas, and put a plan in place. If you have any questions in the meantime, you know where to reach me.

I’m looking forward to talking with you,

Much love,
Linda