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Perhaps I feel so optimistic right now because it's the
beginning of a New Year; or maybe it's the hope that's
coming from the upcoming political shift in our nation;
but, whatever the reason, I am grateful. I am
experiencing that after-a-good-thunderstorm-feeling
that can only come from the end of tough times, a
fresh mind, and the ability to make wise choices.
Even if you don't share the same sense of optimism
right now, I encourage you to put away your umbrellas
and dare to get out in the sun!
Be open to what shifts are possible for you as a
result.
2008 holds the promise of whatever we dare to
collectively imagine and make real through our daily
actions. Are you ready for the sunshine?
Here's to our bright future, Stephanie
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Is there a science to getting along with other people or
do you experience it more as a roll of the dice?
Granting credibility to the fact that some people just
can't be in the same room together without
sparks, I would like to offer up that there is something
to learn from every single instance of spark
you encounter along the way.
Taking the idea that whatever ignites us - either
positively or negatively - is a part of us that we have yet
to own. It is the shadow upon which Carl Jung
described as a set of unclaimed characteristics of our
personality that exist in us all. He surmised that we
were unable
to become fully whole until we consciously owned the
wide range of
our own personality.
Great. But how? If you can't see it, you can't own it,
right?
Right ... and wrong. The interesting
thing
is
we do see it. That is, if we choose to recognize it. The
people in our lives bring us our shadow to the big
screen. Relationships.
Relationships can be tricky as well as one of the
fastest ways to
achieve wholeness. Here are my top tips to
dealing in
tricky relationships:
- Never EVER, EVER, talk about someone
who isn't present.
- Conserve your precious energy by not trying to
figure out another's motives. That's their work to do
(with their coach perhaps!). You will never know for
sure
anyway unless, of course, you ask them - GASP!
- In touchy situations, speak your truth by beginning
each sentence with the pronoun "I". "I feel" also is a
good starter. Stay away from sentences that begin
with "You". That's up to the other person to state (or
not!).
- No one has the power to make you feel any thing
or any one way. Don't give your power away like that.
- Exercise the muscle of your intuition until it is spot-
on! If you don't use it, you lose it. Work it until you can
trust it to help you navigate social situations.
- Decide where you choose to shine your light rather
than allow anyone attracted to it to come into your
space.
- Oh, and did I mention to Never EVER, EVER, talk
about someone who isn't present?
None of us are
exempt from dealing with challenging relationship
issues. Whether it's your co-worker or your spouse,
you will be sparked on repeated
occasions. But each of us has the potential to do
so in a way that honors our integrity. Nobody said
relationships were a trip to Vegas, but they do hold the
odds of a good pay-out!
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| Radical Transformations '08 |
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FREE INFORMATIONAL CALL TOMORROW!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Please be our
guest for the workshop that will
radically transform the way you live in 2008!
Saturday, January 26
10-4 PM EDT
Hilton Garden Inn
1221 E. College Avenue
In this one day workshop, you will have the opportunity
to:
- Playfully create a clear vision for the year
ahead;
- Learn how to gain more confidence in your ability
to make your new vision a reality;
- Uncover what it means to live your values while
seeding your biggest dreams and goals in a way that
they are sure to take root;
- Learn how to avoid the pitfalls most discover when
making resolutions;
- Leave with personalized actions to get started right
away; and
- Receive on-going support from the facilitators and
group members to track and celebrate your progress!
Benefit from the power of a sacred group. This will be
co-led by Stephanie and CTI-trained coach, Susan
Seybert, both passionate about the radical power of
the individual to make a difference in the world.
Sign up now. Space is limited to 20 participants
and the
registration deadline is January 18.
If you would like to learn more and meet the
facilitators, you are invited to attend a free
informational call on January 16, 7 PM EDT.
Register for this call.
Let 2008 be the year that you look back on as the one
that radically transformed your adult life!
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| Space to Breathe |
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Space to Breathe is the monthly section of
inquiries
designed to use when journaling, dreaming, or when
you just plain have a minute to yourself. It is
designed to give you a springboard for self-
discovery.
Given that the people around us may be the
reflection of our wholeness, "What treasures and pain
do I notice in the people around me?"
"Who is it that I want to be in
relationship to others?"
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Go BIG in 2008! |
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"Everyone has been made for one particular
work, and the desire for that work has been put in
every heart."
-
Rumi
Do you know what that particular work is for YOU?
Here's
a hint: It's what you do BEST. It's what you do
BEST
when you're just being natural, when you're not
trying
hard, when you're so engaged in what it is you're
doing , that you are sure that time is a random
occurrence.
Imagine a person who can help you uncover your
particular gift to the world while simultaneously
holding your BIG vision so that you can recognize
your success when you get there!
This is
exactly what
individual leadership coaching does.
And, coaching
really works! Industry research shows 98.5% of
clients are satisfied with their coach and 83% of
coaching clients stay with their coach for over 3
months.
When coaching is taken into
organizations, it
routinely generates ROIs of
between 500 and 700%!
Chances are you are spending at least 40 hours a
week in this place called "work". What could be
more
important than finding your way to fully participate and
enjoy those hours?
Something so powerfully effective for such a high
percentage of people who have experienced it might
just be worth your time.
Trust that still, small voice that says, "This
might
work, and I'll try it." -Diane Mariechild
what the media has to say about coaching...
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