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“Officials Appreciation Week!”This morning, as I was reaching out to various athletic associations, I stumbled upon a po...
10/07/2025

“Officials Appreciation Week!”

This morning, as I was reaching out to various athletic associations, I stumbled upon a post highlighting that this week is Officials Appreciation Week.

It immediately took me back to my time as a soccer referee, a role I took on during my years in high school.

The more I thought about it, the more vivid the memories became.

Arriving an hour before the game, setting up the field, placing the corner flags, and securing the goals into the ground.

Managing the nerves as the players and parents began to arrive.

A friend’s words repeating in the back of my mind, “It is just a first-grade game.”

Yet, the responsibility still felt great.

The desire to make the best calls.

The pressure of dealing with parents calling me every name under the sun LOL for when I made the “wrong” calls.

In those moments, I learned that the role of an official is so much more than blowing the whistle.

I have a deep appreciation for those who take on this responsibility, day in and day out.

The work they do often goes unnoticed.

I did not want today to be one of those days.

To all the officials out there, “Thank you for your commitment, your professionalism (especially, when all you may want to say back is f #%&$), and your dedication to the game.”

What you do matters.

YOU matter!!!

“When did all of this start for you?”This was one of the questions Kelli Jones, asked during our conversation today.She...
09/24/2025

“When did all of this start for you?”

This was one of the questions Kelli Jones, asked during our conversation today.

She was curious about my background, my credentials, and where it all began.

Seconds after being asked the question, a memory came to mind, one that I hadn’t thought about in years.

I was 14 or 15 years old, sitting at the dinner table, writing thank-you cards to everyone who had come to my birthday party.

I still remember how awkward it felt.

I was writing cards to people I had just seen the day before.

My teenage brain thought, “This is pointless. They know I appreciated them coming.”

But now, years later, I realize that the younger me didn’t quite understand the lesson behind it.

People don’t always know how you feel, especially when it comes to gratitude.

Yes, it can feel awkward to express appreciation.

Yes, it can feel just as awkward to receive it.

But, that awkwardness is temporary.

I find that once I start expressing gratitude, something shifts.

My heart starts to beat faster.

My blood starts to rush through me.

My tears start to stream down my face.

Looking back, I can now see that sitting down to write those thank-you cards was more than a chore.

It was an early life lesson.

A glimpse into how powerful appreciation can be.

Today, that lesson means more to me than I ever could have imagined back then.

“My dad’s 60th is coming up in a few years … I’m going to create one of the Moments Worth Remembering books for him th...
09/12/2025

“My dad’s 60th is coming up in a few years … I’m going to create one of the Moments Worth Remembering books for him then.”

The other day, I was having a conversation with a potential client when she said those words.

I’ve heard similar statements before, but something about her words made me stop and think.

A part of me wanted to interject and say, “Why not now? Why wait?”

But, the other part of me hesitated due to fears of being too pushy or salesy, even though that wasn’t my intention.

Today, as I was reflecting on why I felt so strongly about her statement, I had a realization.

I’ve seen far too many people put off gestures, gifts, or words for the “big” moments, the major milestones.

But the truth is, every day above ground is a major milestone.

None of us can guarantee tomorrow, let alone the next moment, the next breath.

The more I do this work, the more I realize how precious each and every moment truly is.

It's a moment I don't control.

A moment that may or may not come.

As someone who has worked with many people and witnessed so many different chapters of life, I encourage you to speak, give, or act now.

Because the simple truth is … the next moment is not guaranteed.

If there's something you’ve been putting off for that "perfect time," ask yourself, “Why not now?”

“When we made space to talk about appreciation, many people realized just how much they've been missing it.”Last week, I...
08/28/2025

“When we made space to talk about appreciation, many people realized just how much they've been missing it.”

Last week, I had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop with a group of payroll professionals on the significance of and in the .

I started the session by asking everyone in the room a simple question.

What is it that you most desire?

Having facilitated such sessions before with other professionals, I was curious how many would list “recognition” or “appreciation” as an element they desire.
�As I went around the room, I heard answers such as financial stability, career growth, great health, strong relationships, etc.

Not one person listed recognition or appreciation.

[I am still trying to understand why that is … Why do some people not say “recognition” or “appreciation” when asked what they desire most in life, even though they may deeply crave it? Is it because many of us have adapted to going without it? Does openly admitting “I want to be recognized” feel selfish? Something else?]

Later in the session, when I asked if they felt recognized in their roles, the room shifted.

Emotions surfaced.

Some admitted they rarely did.

And in that moment, it became clear to me that even though many people may not consciously voice “appreciation” as a great desire, deep down, many of us crave it.

Recognition and appreciation often get swept under the rug.

They get accepted as something “nice to have” rather than a fundamental need.

But what happens when one intentionally creates a space to talk about it?

People reconnect with just how vital it really is.

That’s the realization I walked away with last week.

When one creates a space for appreciation, many people realize just how much they’ve been missing it.

So, here’s my question for you.

👉 How can you create more of these spaces for your team, colleagues, and loved ones, to make sure recognition and appreciation don’t remain unmet needs?

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“Do you feel appreciated in your role?”The other day, I joined a Zoom call with a company interested in having me facili...
08/26/2025

“Do you feel appreciated in your role?”

The other day, I joined a Zoom call with a company interested in having me facilitate a workshop on the importance of recognition and appreciation in the workplace.

A few team members were already in the room including the outreach director and members of the programming committee when I joined.

As the meeting began, the outreach director shared that he wanted everyone on the call to be there, so they can better understand the content of my workshops.

“So, Oleg, the floor is yours. Please tell us more.”

Without hesitation, I decided to give them a real-time glimpse into what a workshop would look like.

I explained that appreciation is better felt than explained.

“Let me show you through an exercise I often use in my workshops.”

I went around the room and asked everyone a simple question.

“Do you feel appreciated in your role?”

At first, there was silence.

Then, one by one, they began to share.

Most said they don’t feel appreciated.

They said that their roles are often taken for granted.

Some got emotional, opening up about how appreciation has been missing not just professionally, but personally, too.

It became clear that this wasn’t just a potential workshop, it was a necessary one.

Before the call ended, we had already scheduled the session.

If you’re a , , or , when was the last time you asked someone if they feel appreciated?

The answers might surprise you.

“It’s nice to be recognized and appreciated. I feel like the only time payroll gets acknowledged is when there’s somethi...
08/24/2025

“It’s nice to be recognized and appreciated. I feel like the only time payroll gets acknowledged is when there’s something wrong.”

This was a comment I received last week from one of the participants in a workshop I facilitated with a group of professionals.

Her words really resonated with me.

They reminded me of why I expanded much of the work of Moments Worth Remembering into the workplace, to recognize the roles that often go unnoticed.

👉 Payroll Professionals
👉 Customer Service Representatives
👉 HR Professionals
👉 Administrative Assistants

The list goes on and on.

What role do you think deserves more recognition?

Share your thoughts in the comments!

A few weeks ago, while researching podcasts for my clients to be featured on, I stumbled across What stood out to me fr...
08/23/2025

A few weeks ago, while researching podcasts for my clients to be featured on, I stumbled across

What stood out to me from listening to interview with wasn’t just the content, but how she asked questions.

It was evident that she genuinely cared and was deeply curious about Trent’s life.

I find that level of curiosity fascinating.

It naturally leads conversations into places often left unexplored.

Fast forward to last week, I had the opportunity to join Ashley as a guest on her show.

It ended up being one of the longer podcast interviews I’ve done in a while, even Ashley said so herself.

But perhaps that’s exactly what happens when two naturally curious minds meet in a (virtual) room.

We spoke about:
âś… How our past continues to shape our present
âś… What can teach us
âś… Why matter

If any of those topics resonate with you, I’d encourage you to check out our conversation.

Thank you, Ashley, for creating this space and for the reminder that curiosity really can lead us somewhere deeper within this human experience 🙏

“I go out of my way to show my appreciation to others because I remember what it was like when I did not receive any.”Ye...
08/22/2025

“I go out of my way to show my appreciation to others because I remember what it was like when I did not receive any.”

Yesterday, I had an opportunity to facilitate a workshop with a group of payroll professionals, discussing the role of recognition and appreciation in the workplace.

During one of the exercises, I asked all of the participants a simple but what I thought an important question.

“What challenges do you experience in expressing appreciation to others?”

The responses were fascinating.

“It feels awkward.”
“I don’t know the person well enough.”
“What if it’s not received well?”
“I’m afraid they’ll feel like they owe me something.””
“I’m just too busy.”

It wasn’t until I asked the last person when I heard something I haven’t before.

She said, “Actually, I don’t experience any challenges. I go out of my way to show appreciation.”

I paused and asked, “Why?”

She looked at me and said, “Because I remember what it was like when I didn’t receive it.”

Her words instantly reminded me of a similar feeling I once had.

The deep desire to be seen, heard and valued.

One of the many reasons why I started

Because no one should have to feel invisible.

As I’ve shared in one of my previous posts from a presentation by , “Words have power. Words are power. Words could be YOUR power.”

A few words of genuine appreciation can change someone’s day or even their life.

Don’t underestimate the power you hold in simply saying, “I see you. You matter. Thank you.”

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