Vibrant Visions International's Calendar of Events & Top Picks
Scroll down to see Verena's Top Picks from our VIBRANT VISIONS INTERNATIONAL ONLINE CALENDAR which is updated daily*. NOTE: All events are subject to change. Please call and confirm event details prior to traveling. Contact us if you receive conflicting dates or data. Thanks! 
*Go to the Vibrant Visions International LLC website and click on "Calendar of Events" and scroll through our calendar. Contact information and registration information is also listed per event. Calendar listings also includes events hosted by professional associations such as the New Jersey Professional Coaches Association (NJPCA), New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO), Institute for Sustainable Enterprise (ISE), etc. Please also check their websites for latest details. Newsletters are now archived: Check them out via "Newsletter Archive" on our new website.Appointments: Please feel free to make your private coaching appointment or complimentary assessment with Verena directly via our Online Appointment Scheduler. Please note that Verena's Vibrant Visions International LLC offerings are listed and described separately above in this newsletter and maybe listed below in Purple. Additional listings are in red.
Photo: Verena Visser Aibel and new friend, Mexico City, Mexico
******************************************************************* How to Turn 4 Seasonal Superfoods into 12 Terrific Meals in No Time!
Workshop Leaders: Ellen Harnett, Kitchen Coach and Natural Foods Chef & Kathy D'Agati, Holistic Nutrition Coach  October 4, 2011 (Tuesday): 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST We'll have you looking brilliant in the kitchen in just one class as you learn how to take fresh seasonal veggies and combine them with the satisfying goodness of whole grains to make 12 sensational meals your family will love. Oh and did we mention how much fun our cooking classes are? We laugh a lot in the kitchen with our clients, so there's no stress and no bad cooks! You'll feel like a Food Network guru in no time. Our recipes are made with clean whole foods, no gluten or dairy and taste absolutely scrumptious! Menu: Exotic Butternut Squash (with a little kick); Ga Ga for Quinoa (oooh ma-ma) Fabulous Greens in Five (minutes that is!); Palate Poppin' Pears Registration Fee: $49.00 Deadline: Midnight October 1st Questions: Ellen Harnett & Kathy D'Agati, BACK TO BASIC WELLNESS Email: dreamteam@backtobasicwellness.com To register: http://backtobasicwellness.com/services/turn-4-seasonal-foods-12-terrific-meals-time/ Photo: Ellen Harnett & Kathy D'Agati of Back to Basic Wellness ******************************************************************* "Naturally Finding Your True Voice" 4-week course with Verena Visser Aibel, instructor October 6 - 27, 2011 (4 Consecutive Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 pm EST) Location: Women's Institute, Bergen Community College, Moses Center (Dept. of Continuing Ed.) 400 Paramus Road, Technology Building, Room T-119, Paramus NJ 07652-1592 Do you feel that you have gone through life not being heard? Have you always been there for others and lost yourself in the process? Have you come to the point of enough with your suffering? If so, join us to discover leading-edge strategies that will enable you to "Be the Change You Wish to See." Find where you lost your keys and get back into your home - where your "heART" is. Learn how to better hear and thus speak the voice of your genius through powerful explorations and playful transmissions. Experience a natural sense of grace and serenity, no matter what your life circumstances may be. To register for WI 022 - Session 001: Naturally Finding Your True Voice, call BCC: 201-447-7488. See Catalog PDF (p. 133): www.bergen.edu/continuinged. If you have questions, please call Verena directly at 201-487-6910 or 551-486-7365. Fee for 4 sessions; $85 plus $6 materials fee to be paid directly to the the instructor. Instructor: Verena Visser Aibel, Vibrant Visions International. Photo: Verena at Van Saun Park, Paramus, NJ.
************************************************************** New Jersey Association of Women Business Owner's (NJAWBO) Bergen Chapter Breakfast Networking October 6, 2011 (Thursday): 8:00 - 9:30 am EST Location: Panera's Bakery Cafe, 165 Route 4 West (in Kohl's Shopping Center), Paramus, NJ  Join us to for networking and help us brainstorm solutions to a member-presented challenge. Fee: Members: $10.00; Non-Members: $15.00 cash only. For reservations and information, call the NJAWBO Bergen Chapter hotline e-mail Joanne Clark at jcwills@optonline.net or check out New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners-Bergen Chapter. Photo: The Record "Success" Special Section article featuring NJAWBO Bergen and Photo by Verena. Publication Date: May, 18, 2010. ************************************************************** Women's Institute at the Bergen Community College's Annual Women's Institute Conference: "Innovation, Inspiration and Collaboration" October 7, 2011(Friday): 8:00 am - 1:00 pm EST Location: The Moses Family Meeting and Training Center, Technology Education Center, Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus NJ 07652. Use Parking Lot B. Join Tracye McDaniels, President and CEO of Choose NJ a non-profit corporation that is designed to promote New Jersey as a viable place to make investments and conduct business and Carlos Domingos, Senior Vice President, Office of the Chairman and CEO of Cisco Systems., a multinational corporation that designs and sells consumer electronics, networking voice and communication technology and services. Our breakout sessions include tips on leadership, marketing and entrepreneurship with a technology event "Using your iPad for Business" presented by Matt Winnship, Apple Business Manager. Bring your iPad. The day begins with breakfast and networking at 8AM, lunch at noon and ends by 1PM. Registration cost: $35 plus $2.92 fee For details, click here: http://bcc2011womensconference.eventbrite.com ******************************************************************** "The Secrets of Presenting Successful Webinars" with Frank Ciecierski October 7, 2011 (Friday): 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST During Frank's Interactive Webinar, you will learn: The difference between teleconferencing and Webinars; How to structure Mastermind questions to begin to involve your audience; The concepts and content involved in creating a successful Webinar; The Internet meeting source that is free to use; How best to set up an evaluation of your Webinar. To register: Click here http://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EA51D8848247 (to receive your login instructions). ******************************************************************** New Jersey Professional Coaches Association's (NJPCA) Bergen County Group Meeting (new monthly meeting on the 2nd Tuesday) October 11, 2011 (Tuesday): 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST Location: Whole Foods Paramus, Rt 4 East, 300 Bergen Town Center, Paramus NJ 07652, 201-670-0383, www.WholeFoodsMarket.com This special group has been on hiatus for a while, let's get together to meet each other and discuss how we can support one another. Meet other coaches and individuals seeking to become coaches. RSVP: Call or email Sarah Jack, sarahcoaches@gmail.com, 201-530-5850. Photo: Verena and Jamie Sussel Turner, life & leadership coach, mentor, and workshop facilitator. ******************************************************************** New Jersey Association of Women Business Owner's (NJAWBO) Lunch: "Is your business "Brain-Sticky" or "Brain-Antagonistic?" Speaker: Lizbeth Phelps, CEO of Inspired Leadership Training October 12, 2011 (Wednesday): 12:00 - 2:00 pm EST Location: Matisse Chocolatier, 260 Grand Ave, Englewood, N J 07631 (For directions, call 201-568-2288, Matisse Chocolatier). Lizbeth Phelps will share the distinction between businesses that "stick" to the brain and those that "antagonize" it. She will then share nine proven methods that help differentiate a business in today's market- place so it is compelling, memorable and original. This is a highly interactive session. Lizbeth coaches speakers to develop original and advanced on-stage speaking skills, as well as innovative off-stage business messages that stand apart. Cost: This meeting is free to members and non-members - Bring your own lunch! To register, email Verena Aibel at lunch@njawbobergen.org. ******************************************************************* New York Anime Festival October 13 - 16, 2011 (Thursday through Sunday) Location: The Jacob K. Javits Center, 655 West 34th Street, NY, NY
The New York Anime Festival is a celebration of Japanese popular culture from the creators of New York Comic Con. NYAF conducts, promotes and is involved in anime and Japanese cultural activities year-round in New York City, including events at Kinokuniya Bookstore, Japan Society and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Sakura Matsuri. Our flagship event is the New York Anime Festival at New York Comic Con. For information go to: New York Comic Con. Advanced registration is suggested. Photo: Two girls playing by Delphine, 10 ************************************************************** Back To Healthy Living & Wellness Expo October 15, 2011 (Saturday): 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EST
Location: Hilton Woodcliff Lake 200 Tice Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake, NJ (201) 391-3600 · www.woodcliff.hilton.com.
Two of my favorite people will be present: Lois Kramer Perez and Linda Zeidler. Lois Kramer Perez is a featured speaker at this event & will offer Personal 5 Element Readings. Combining her intuitive talents as well as feng shui principles, & 5 element face reading, these assessments have proven to be an integral portion of each private consultation. In depth private readings are available. Contact Lois directly at lois@loiskramerperez.com or 201.906.5767.
Linda Zeidler Reiki Master, Reflexologist, Certified Hypno-Counselor, Certified Addiction/HIV Registered Nurse & Massage Therapist, Ow ner of Touch Your Soul, http://www.touchyoursoulnow.com/.
Photo: Flowers along the Hackensack River Pathway, Hackensack, NJ.
************************************************************** 2011 Digable Arts Festival October 15-16, 2011 (Saturday and Sunday) Location: Monroe Center in Hoboken, NJ. This is Hoboken's only INDEPENDENT ARTS FESTIVAL. Independent as "We are doing this because we LOVE Hoboken, and want to see more arts here". We have over 6 Galleries ALL UNDER ROOF! Artists are given a great amount of space. Highlights: The "Hoboken Outdoor Stage" curated by Local music personality David Entwhistle will host many local favorites overlooking the expansive Monroe Center Parking Lot! The "Mothership Stage" is an indoor stage hosting a cavalcade of sophisticated musicians from all over the map, including blue grass, experimental music and world renowned xylophonist Eldad Tarmu. For more information, please visit our website at www.Digablearts.com. Questions: Roland Ramos at 201-394-9891. ******************************************************************** Spooktacular Entertainment Lunch Getaway: "Unmasking Your Top Ten Energy Vampires and How to Put Them to Rest" - an Interactive Talk given by Verena of Vibrant Visions International at the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners' Passaic Chapter Lunch Getaway. Verena will be offering Optional Laser Coaching/Tarot Readings Offered October 17, 2011 (Monday): 12:30 - 2:00 pm EST Location: Tap House Grille, 344 French Hill Road, Wayne, NJ 07470, (973) 832-4141 We all know what a technical energy drain or "vampire" are ... air conditioning, keeping the television on for hours, etc. Well, there is such thing as an energy vampire of another kind, the kind of feeling we may have when we are around certain people or when we do something that seems to "sap" our energy. Join us as we unmask those types of people, activities, or even types of thinking that may "bring us down" or do something to rob us of our joy. Next, we'll see what we can to challenge them so they don't steal our personal/professional peace of mind and subsequent success! Fun-Fundraiser After Verena's Talk: Verena, a member of NJAWBO Bergen, and a professional coach and tarot reader, has agreed to offer laser coaching/laser tarot card readings on a first-come, first served basis ($1 per minute suggested donation). A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis. For more information about Verena, go to: Vibrant Visions International. Cost: $18 Members; $22 Non-Members. To register: http://whoscoming.com/njawbo-passaic/ Photo: Verena and Angelica Criscuolo, professional photographer at The Busy Girls' Night Out at the Glenpointe Marriott, Teaneck, NJ. ******************************************************************** Verena Offering Laser Coaching & Tarot Readings at the Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Fondue Networking Evening & Fundraiser of the Junior Women's Club of Somerset Hills, Hosted by Affinity Federal Credit Union
October 18, 2011 (Tuesday): 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST
Location: Affinity Federal Credit Union, 73 Mountainview Blvd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Affinity's Basking Ridge office is conveniently located off of Route 78, exit 33 just past 100 Marketplace (where Panera Bread is located).
The Junior Women's Club of Somerset Hills is part of the national Greater Federation of Women's Clubs, a non-profit, community service organization, serving Warren, Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Peapack-Gladstone, Bedminster, and Far Hills for more than 80 years. Networking for a purpose: all proceeds from the evening's sponsors will benefit the Red Cross of Somerset, NJ-additional contributions are welcome! Cost: Complimentary Admittance. No charge. To Exhibit: $25.00. To register or to be an exhibiting sponsor: http://www.whoscoming.com/affinityfcu/Verena, a professional coach and tarot reader, has agreed to offer laser coaching/laser tarot card readings on a first-come, first served basis (on a donation basis; portion of which will go to the Red Cross of Somerset-NJ). For more information, contact Verena at 201-487-6910 or www.VibrantCoach.com.
Photo: Verena and Karintia De Jesus at the The Busy Girls' Night Out at the Glenpointe Marriott, Teaneck, NJ. ********************************************************************
New Jersey Professional Coaches Association (NJPCA) presents "A 3-Step Process to Creating a Confident Client Connection" featuring Ben Dooley
October 19, 2011 (Wednesday): 6:00 - 9:00 pm EST Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 50 Raritan Center Pkwy, Edison, NJ 08837, (732-225-0900).
Workshop Description: This interactive workshop exposes three deadly coaching myths and provides three incredibly easy and amazingly effective techniques that will get you instantly out of your head and back into your client. Create powerful connections with your clients so your coaching style can be confident, impactful and empowering. In addition, 2 core compentency CCEUs are available for all attendees. This is an IN-PERSON event only. Price: $39 Members; $44 Non-members. * Price includes buffet dinner; Register Early - Limited Seating Available. To Register: http://www.njcoaches.org/ Photo: ********************************************************************
"Upcycling": Growing and Profiting from an Emerging, Sustainable Industry (Speaker: Andrew Sell, Chief Hipcycler, Hipcycle, LLC) at the Institute for Sustainable Enterprise (ISE)/CHRMS Breakfast

October 21, 2011 (Friday) 7:30 - 9:30 am EST
Location: Fairleigh Dickinson University, Lenfell Hall, The Mansion (Bldg. #1) 285 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ 07940. Register: www.fdu.edu/forms/chrmsregister.html or email your rsvp to pniewski@fdu.edu. Information: Call ISE/CHRMS at 973-443-8577. Fee: $40 ($25 non profit organization members). Photo: Dawnette Walker of Verizon, Verena, and Speaker Howard Guttman of Guttman Development Strategies at recent ISE Meeting
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New Jersey Association of Women Business Owner's (NJAWBO) Dinner Meeting: "Do you stand out enough?" with Maggie Anderson, a marketing communications expert & coach October 26, 2011 (Tuesday): 5:45 pm -9:00 pm EST  Location: The Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Inn, 283 Route 17 South, Hasbrouck Heights NJ 07604 Maggie Anderson works with entrepreneurs to transform the way their companies are perceived in the marketplace. She will address "you are brilliant - so why don't they buy" as well as how to attract new prospects and opportunities. She will also demonstrate how to shift from an "old marketing" to a "new marketing" mentality in order to attract more opportunity. Fee: $35.00 members; $40 non-members if paid by October 19th $45.00 at the door; RSVP by October 19th to Eleanor Reiche-Garcia at dinner@njawbobergen.org. Photo: The Mansion at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Park, Madison, NJ. Scenes from "A Brilliant Mind" were filmed here. ******************************************************************** "Naturally Finding Your True Voice" 4-week course with Verena Visser Aibel, instructor November 10 - December 8, 2011 (4 Consecutive Thursdays from 7 - 9 pm - except for 11/24 - no class) Location: Women's Institute, Bergen Community College, Moses Center (Dept. of Continuing Ed.) 400 Paramus Road, Technology Building, Room T-119, Paramus NJ 07652-1592  Do you feel that you have gone through life not being heard? Have you always been there for others and lost yourself in the process? Have you come to the point of enough with your suffering? If so, join us to discover leading-edge strategies that will enable you to "Be the Change You Wish to See." Find where you lost your keys and get back into your home - where your "heART" is. Learn how to better hear and thus speak the voice of your genius through powerful explorations and playful transmissions. Experience a natural sense of grace and serenity, no matter what your life circumstances may be. To register for WI 022 - Session 002: Naturally Finding Your True Voice, call BCC: 201-447-7488. See Catalog PDF (p. 133): www.bergen.edu/continuinged. If you have questions, please call Verena directly at 201-487-6910 or 551-486-7365. Fee for 4 sessions; $85 plus $6 materials fee to be paid directly to the the instructor. Instructor: Verena Visser Aibel, Vibrant Visions International Photo: Verena being serenaded by Mariachi Players, Molinas des Flores, Mexico. ************************************************************** |