Becky’s Blog
Published by Becky November 3rd, 2006 in General, Meet the AvosHmmmmm, Where to start?! Well you know what they say about the stars aligning and things just working out the way they are supposed to and that is how I met Jules. We just happened to be at the same supplier meeting of a mutual client and immediately hit it off. We also had a little help from a friend, Christine Ayiotis. Thanks a bunch Christine, I owe you big time! Hanli was also at that meeting. I walked away with an amazing impression, and thought; “These are definitely chics that I would like to spend more time with!”. As I began to meet more and more Avos I became more and more convinced that this is the place where I am meant to be.
I arrived in South Africa from Toronto, Canada about three years ago. I was full of k@#*k’ (can I say that on-line?) and was extremely excited about the adventure that lay before me. Well adventure was an understatement!. It has been an amazing mix of highs and lows and personal tests. I must admit, there were many times when I wondered, “What the heck am I still doing here??!*?!”. All that being said, it has been an incredible journey and, as with many things, its takes a little time and being in the right space to fully appreciate the experience. I am happy to say that I have found that right space, and I will be sticking around a little while longer.
Now on to this “Sales thing”, which is what I do at Avo. I get an absolute kick out of meeting people and getting to know what makes them and their organizations tick (or not tick?). Over the past 12 years I have been involved in pretty much every aspect of training and development, developing, delivering, selling the stuff and managing the people who sell the stuff. I think the coolest thing about doing what we do is how much we all learn off of each other each and everyday. Sometimes I feel like saying; “Ok, enough already, there is no more space at the inn!”
Well, I think that’s enough from me. As you can probably tell I am sooooooo happy to be here and looking forward to being a part of the magic that Avo weaves.
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Welcome aboard! I wanted to say ‘old friend’ at the end of that sentence, because it already feels like that.
I know you are going to do fantastic things in this Avo space, and am thrilled you’re on our team!
Hey you old tart
Looks like I am really going to have my work cut out here. It is delightful having you onboard. Your enthusiasm and naughty smile is delightful and we look forward to having
an awesome time with you.
Welocome,welcome, welcome
Hi Becky
You’re already such a joy to have on the team and looking forward to working with you!
xxx
Hi Becky
Congratulations!! Nice to see you looking and sounding happy.
Good Luck with your new job.
Love Cathy
Welcome to the Team Becky
Looking forward to working with you. Good luck with everything…
xxxxx
Becky, as you said in your comment to Evelyn, it’s difficult to believe you are a newby, you just fit sooo perfectly.Welcome anyway!Please find happy moments right through the day, your smile is such a winner!
Hi my beautiful daughter with the gorgeous red locks. Sounds to me you and this company are meant for each other. Congratulations to both. love mom & dad
Thanks ‘Mom and Dad’
I believe you’ll be out here in person for us all to meet early next year. We’re all looking forward to it!
Until then, I promise we’ll look after your daughter with love and care! SHe’s an absolute tribute to you: we all feel really lucky she has chosen to join us!
Jules XX
Hi Becky….
You certainly seem to have found your niche.Well done!!!
You deserve it all with all the hard work and time you have put in. Your parents soon arrival must be also exciting.
Take care..Love…Auntie Carol
Hi Becky:
Congratulations!!!
I have no doubt that you’ll do well.
Your cousin in law…Jul
Merry Christmas (you will be missed)
Hi ya Becca,
We are all extremely proud of you and know you will do well. Congratulations on all accounts - your job, your personal life, you are living your dream!
Hope you had a merry Christmas and even though we missed you this holiday season I’m sure we’ll be seeing you some time this year.
Love and miss you lots,
Mary & John
Hey Becky
How wonderful to be so thoroughly loved. Welcome to all Becky’s family. We hope to meet you soon.
Regards
Elaine
Hey Beckster,
Congrats on the new job & all you’ve accomplished in the last few years.
I have missed our annual lunch date in Toronto & look sooooooooooo forward to seeing you this summer & to meeting Kevin.
We’ve known eachother now for almost 19 yrs. (where did the time go?!) & I look forward to the next 19 & the 19 after that …
Love ya lots!
xoxoxoxoxo
Hey Beck!! So glad to hear all is going well for you. The best of luck with your journey at Avovision! Saw your picture on your blog… but for the red hair, you haven’t changed a bit! Would be great to see you in the summer (and Kevin as well!)
Laurie
Hi Becky,
So great to be able to put a face to the friendly accented voice that was so willing to give this ‘babe in the woods’ some advice this morning. Much appreciated and will pop my head around your door when I see Jules on the 8th.
Regards
Ilse
Hi Becky,
So great to have found you and read of the fun and challenges you are having so many thousands of kilometers from Montreal, Canada. I like the hair color and your smile which hasn’t changed since we last saw one another 4-5 years ago! I continue to tell clients of the great work you did for IMS Health, Canada.
Enjoy SA,
Allen
Hi Becky,
I met you and the girls at the Avo stand at the HRDA exhibition and was delighted to see the same energy and zest on the website. Great site! Please let me know when you’re back from the overseas trip. Let’s get together.
God bless
Rene
Well, am I thrilled for you! I spoke with Margie Kensil this morning and she brought me up to date with your news and your new “home” with Avocado Vision. What a remarkable team, and a remarkable environment for you to flourish. Your keen, open and saavy smarts will serve you well in this team. As always, I’m full of wonder and good wishes for you.
Much love, and congrats to you and Kevin on your marriage,
Les
Hey Becky
Scanning the internet and came across the site. Wow…you sound so energised and positive!!! You deserve to be associated with such a remarkable group of people. If you and Kevin are ever down in Durban, be sure to look me up so that we can have those fabled crayfish and mussels I had been promising you!!!
Cheers Becks
Hey Becky - was googling you to find your new address, phone number and email address and came across this site - awesome to see your picture and those of your co workers so there are faces to names - looks like a great group - can you email me the above info ASAP - then we can alleviate this long drought of lack of communication - take care. say hi to Kevin - love Renata
Hi Becks:
Our loss (AchieveGlobal’s) is absolutely Avo’s gain!
It appears that you’re surrounded by kindred souls - I love the refreshing slant of the website and it’s offerings.
Keep on keepin’ on - you deserve life’s best and it seems you’ve found it both personally and professionally.
Cheers - my best to you and Kevin.
PS: God never gives us more than we can bear.
Your Canuck pal forever,
Silverine.