I am facilitating an exclusive Get Focused Now Mastermind Group for Powerful Women in Business who are ready to open the door to a highly productive cycle of activity. This private mastermind coaching group will be devoted to inspiring you to get and stay motivated, improve your clarity, and increase your bottom line.

We begin Thursday, March 11th at 4:00pm Eastern.

Dial-in Number:   (218) 339-3600      Access Code:    1034955#

Meeting Dates:

March 11th, March 25th, April 8st, April 22th, May 6th , May 20th, June 3rd, June 17th, July 8th, July 22nd , August 5th, August 19th.

Getting involved in this group will introduce you to like-minded, powerful women in business who are interested in setting big goals, achieving extraordinary results and creating more balance in their lives.

Mastermind Details:

• Who: 6 Women in Business Ready to Claim their Power

• What: Get Focused Now Mastermind Group

• Where: Teleconference Sessions from your home or office Dial-in Number:   (218) 339-3600      Access Code:    1034955#

• Why: Interact with like-minded women to set big goals, achieve extraordinary results and create more balance in your life.  Group coaching and a supportive community at an affordable price.

• When: Twice monthly for 90 minutes on Thursday afternoons at 4:00pm Eastern.

• Investment: $97.00 each month for 6 months  - A total of $582.00 for 12, 90 minute sessions. Save 10% if you pay for all 6 months in advance.

Benefits of Your Involvement:

• This group will help you create a clear vision so you can free your scattered mind, clobber overwhelm and get back on track; we’ll help you honor your core values so you can do what you love, and love what you do.

• We will uncover hidden challenges that may be sabotaging your success, choose your direction and develop action steps to bring your big ideas to fruition.

• You will leave each mastermind session renewed, re-energized and inspired to take action to reclaim your focus with workable solutions to accelerate your life on your terms.

You get a world-class professional coach as facilitator (me) with a group of extraordinary professional women to network and grow with.  And, you can feel good about your investment knowing that I offer a 100% happiness guarantee. If at anytime you wish to end your involvement with the group you are free to leave on your terms.

Click on the link below now to reserve your first month:

Full Price Now For Your First Month Month ($97.00) Count me in!

More About Masterminds:

Masterminds were formally introduced in “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. The Mastermind Principle is described as “the coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony.” Many great fortunes were earned by harnessing the power of mastermind groups.

What You Can Expect:

You can expect a synergy of energy, commitment, and excitement that participants bring to a Mastermind Group. The beauty of these intimate groups is the participants raise the bar by challenging each other to create and implement goals, brainstorm ideas, and support each other with total honesty, respect and compassion. Mastermind participants act as catalysts for growth, devil’s advocates and supportive colleagues.

The Benefits of Being Involved:

Think of our new mastermind as an advisory board for your business. Each member is committed to expanding their business and helping other members of their group to do the same. Participants help each other develop more profitable strategies, make sound business decisions, and support each other.

The Process:

In each mastermind session, each member will get time to describe one key issue they’d like input and advice on from the group. Then they’ll write down the ideas that come forth from their peers. At the end of the session, each member will state at least one action plan they’ll take as a result of the assistance they received. They’ll work on that issue between sessions and be accountable to the whole group at the next session. Because the information shared is often of a sensitive nature, every member must agree to keep our sessions confidential.

Claim your space now!

Full Price for the first month of 6 months ($97.00) Count me in!

Call or email me if you have any questions or want additional information about this productive mastermind opportunity. Contact Shann Now!

Bring a friend to the group and get a no cost 45 minute personal coaching session for your referral.

Enjoy!

You Are Already Perfect

As I build and strengthen my relationship with my self and my business, I grow ever closer to what my coach refers to as “profound clarity”. With each new learning about myself, I get a new understanding about what I am meant to help my clients with on their journey.

While I was reading an article on vacation last week, I was struck so profoundly by a distinction that clarified my purpose even further. Although I do believe in the importance of developing one’s self, I believe it is far more important to first, ACCEPT one’s self. What became so clear to me is that my purpose is to help women first come to accept themselves as they are, for better or worse.

One of the governing principles of coaching is that we are all naturally, creative, resourceful and whole. There is no fixing necessary. When a client comes to me it is not because there is something broken or wrong with her. My job is to be the mirror that reflects my client’s brilliance back to her.

As she comes to see, love and accept all that she has already within her, she can then grow, build, strengthen and develop upon that. If we neglect to identify and focus on what is already great about her, we might get caught up in what is “wrong” and miss out on the opportunity to capitalize on her magnificence!

It is when we learn to accept ourselves for all that we are (warts and all) that we are able to move forward and allow our lives to improve, develop and grow. You must accept yourself first, allow your true voice to express your authenticity, and all the rest will follow. It’s like searching for the keys to the Universe just to realize that the gate to get in was never locked!

Your Assignment:

1. Grab a pen and paper and write down your top three strengths.
2. Capture the FEELING of embracing those strengths. OWN them!
3. Write down the three areas that you may call weaknesses or faults.
4. Let’s agree now to reframe your list from #3 as “areas of opportunity”.
5. Play the “What would it be like?” game. Ask and answer these questions on paper:
* What would it be like to embrace these areas of opportunity with the same FEELINGS that you embrace your strengths?
* What would it feel like to not make excuses for these parts of your SELF?
* What would it be like to feel the same sense of power and pride?
* How would it FEEL to fully accept this part of who you are?
6. Now pick one of those areas of opportunities and wear it all day. Like a new sweater. You can always take it off if it gets too uncomfortable. This is another chance for you to grow.

I bet if you committed to spending just one day “pretending” to accept this part of yourself, your next big step would be letting go of this “weakness” all together and you will experience a brand new freedom in your life. What would THAT be like?

If you are not getting the results you want from your business and you know the BIG obstacle STILL getting in your way is YOU, I recommend learning a proven system that will get you out of your own way, gain crystal clarity, and new perspectives so you can attract ideal clients, make more money and generate the results you need to create the profitable business and exquisite life of your dreams.

Aimee Yawnick has been mentoring women to make personal growth and development a priority for over 15 years. First, in the Health and Fitness Industry, now as a Personal Life Coach. Aimee helps highly motivated and results-oriented women shorten the learning curve and accelerate their own growth & development to maximize success in both their personal and professional lives. With proven tools and systems Aimee helps her clients move swiftly and smoothly from a life of just going through the motions and merely existing to being an active participant and living life to the fullest! For more information please contact Aimee today for a complimentary get acquainted session. Call Amy at 781-956-8584 or at aimee@coregrowthanddevelopment.com.

Shann Vander Leek inspires women in transition and creative entrepreneurs to set big goals, achieve extraordinary results and create balance in their lives. Telephone and email consultations make her accessible to clients all over the world. Please visit True Balance Life Coaching for our monthly Life Balance newsletter and claim your complimentary copy of our new special report: Clobbering Overwhelm.

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I heard about Jay and read that he was as an entertainer who could take your breath away with his range of vocal stylings. He is often described as the artist who could be the prodigal son of Jimmy Page and Janice Joplin. I was intrigued and began to do some quick reconnaissance. A Google search for Jay Buchanan brought me to his MySpace page.  I listened to the streaming music, watched a couple of videos and was sold.  I quickly snatched our concert tickets online and scored front row seating.  YES!

The night of the show we headed into Traverse City to slink through the Winter Festival and found a crowd of happy people dancing and enjoying the laser show, beer tent and tremendous ice sculptures. Traverse City continues to show up as a happening place to hang out.

The concert was at the City Opera House and right in the middle of all of  the action. The auditorium has been lovingly renovated and holds its majestic space with acoustic perfection. The room was elegant and dimly lit with tea candles fluttering on white cloth-covered tables dotted around the main floor. The lovely Jetty Rae performed as the opening act and would prove to be a perfect musical appetizer to what would be the best performance I have ever witnessed in this lifetime. Jetty’s vocal range and hippie chick style commanded the audience’s attention. What a pleasant surprise! Both entertainers were occasionally accompanied by a young woman with a bright smile and magic fingers playing an improvised cello style to complement the performances. I wish I could remember her name (I think it was Sarah) because she was excellent.

Jay Buchanan took the stage and I immediately knew I liked him. Clad with a comfy blazer, blue jeans and spiffy silver boots, he engaged the audience with kindness and stories about his musical life.

Then he began to sing …

We knew we were witnessing something extraordinary as soon as the first lyrics rolled out of his mouth. This man was fully present and generously shared with us his highest level of performance without holding back. I’m talking about everything he had to give.  Song after song, playful stories and honesty - it was as if we were the only thing that mattered. Jay gave us a window into his beautiful heart with songs like Zebra, Feel Better, Post Coital Kiss and This.

Jay Buchanan is living life on his terms by following his passion and authentically showing up for his solo performances.

He began the evening telling us about his past experience belonging to a band that was getting really popular with a big following and lots of tour dates.  He said he found himself in a place where it wasn’t speaking to him and his heart wasn’t in the band any longer. Almost three years ago he left the band to follow his passion to write music and perform in a new direction. Jay followed his calling, took a risk in leaving something comfortable and familiar, and moved on. I am so grateful he did. It is clear that Jay’s mind, body and soul are in alignment with his new music.

Give a listen at MySpace and see why Jay Buchanan is a lion-hearted force to be reckoned with.

Enjoy!

Jay Buchanan Feel Better

You may be aware that I am close to publishing my book, Life on Your Terms.

Here is a VERY brief summary of the book for those of you who may be scratching your head and wondering what I’m talking about.    : -)

Life on Your Terms includes compelling interviews with 40 inspirational entrepreneurs. Each interviewee answered questions about inspiration, living a full life, what it means to live life on their terms, how they have been influenced by their mentors, and the legacy they wish to leave behind. My personal story of transition from corporate America to entrepreneurial freedom is weaved into the chapters before groupings of interviews. The book includes tips, ideas and experiences to support employees who are ready, or may be considering following their passion and living life on their terms.

Please read through this list and tell me which supporting message is most powerful.

1. Life On Your Terms
- Successful Entrepreneurs Inspire You to Follow Your True Calling

2. Life on Your Terms
-The Support You Need to Follow Your Passion From 40 Courageous and Inspirational Entrepreneurs

3. Life on Your Terms
-Inspirational Entrepreneurs Share Their Secrets to Living The Dream

4. Life on Your Terms
-Lessons From 40 Inspirational Entrepreneurs who Live Their Truth

5. Life on Your Terms
-Successful Entrepreneurs Share How to Live Your Truth, Rock Your Passion and Revel in Your Personal Freedom

Thank you so much for your consideration and for sharing your valuable opinion. This is big for me right now and I appreciate your support.

Cheers!

Here is the quick and dirty:

People hire a Professional Coach based on 5 Reasons

• They have a plan, goal or dream

• They are unhappy with their current situation

• They are having difficulty accomplishing their goal, plan or dream

• They find a coach who understands their situation & what they are going through

• They feel that the coach can help them overcome their challenges and accomplish their goals.

If you want to know more about how these specific coaching needs are complemented by the benefits of coaching, check out this survey from the  International Coaching Federation or you can dig even deeper and look at a fairly new study about the coaching industry compiled by the American Management Association.

If you want to learn more about life coaching you are welcome to contact me directly Monday through Friday from the hours of 9:00am -5:00pm Eastern Time.

Master your craft. Being the best at what you do is the easiest way to become successful. - Thomas Leonard

I am fired up to be a Team Inspiration partner of Aspire Magazine’s “Mission to Inspire 100,000 Women in 2010” as well as a contributing writer for the February issue!

Aspire is giving away, completely FREE, 100,000 one year digital subscriptions. And there’s more… along with the FREE subscription, I, along with over 50 other conscious entrepreneurs have agreed to offer a FREE downloadable gift with every subscription.

Are you experiencing a significant change in your life?

You can face big changes with courage, self-love, curiosity and contemplation.  Learn how to identify and navigate the 4 stages of life changing transitions when you sign up for your free Aspire subscription. My contribution is titled: Gracefully Navigating the 4 Stages of Transition.

Claim your subscription and free gifts HERE.

Picture yourself walking down the street in a busy urban area of New York, London or Los Angeles.  Moving along you are mesmerized by magnificent architecture, the innocence of a child’s laughter, the fancified shop windows, the smells and sounds of the city.  You are completely lost in thought when by the grace of a complete stranger,  you are saved from being run over by a rogue vehicle blowing through a red light.  Your heart is racing and you are wicked stunned.  You thank the super hero on the street by offering him your first born and stumble off  grateful to be alive.  Your wake up call has been delivered.

What will do with this message?

It’s time to get out of your own way and begin taking action in the areas of your life you deem most important. There is no more time for ego-teasing lip service or negative self-talk. If you need help getting focused,  schedule a no cost coaching session with me or another coach out in the world and move one step forward on the path of your desires.

One of my coaching clients is a brilliant creative visionary. Her vision of idealistic greatness paralyzed her for years from taking action on the small things which bit by bit, drop by drop,  add up to the full life she is desperately seeking. Couple this paralysis with brutal self-talk and we have a smidge of a vision versus reality challenge.

Like the fantastical dreamer meandering through the city,  this bright woman was preoccupied with rich textured dreams and magical notions.  She almost missed the harbinger of a tragic nightmare threatening to suck the life from her extraordinary vision.  We are working together to travel back to the beginning of her story with the commitment of making plans and celebrating incremental actionable steps over a clear and specific time line.

Big Ideas —> Plans Phases —> Action Steps  = Critical Path Time Line

Creative people overflowing with ideas and wacky scenarios love to play. Dabbling here and experimenting there can be big fun and certainly not as scary as stepping into your power to create your life’s dream.  I enjoy experimentation as much as any creative,  but have learned that too many trials lure me away from the laser focus I am finally learning how to surrender to and flow with.

As a personal coach I share my time inspiring creative entrepreneurs to accelerate their journey toward a full and balanced life on their terms. In my opinion, the best way to foster liberation is to live it, breath it and study it.  I am ecstatic to shine a focused stream of dazzling golden sunshine with the purpose of illuminating each bold and interesting plan of the people I play with.

Getting Out of your own way looks like this:

• Learning how to be happy with incremental victories that lead to your BIG VISION

• Being grateful for your experience and talents - There is nobody in the Universe quite like you.

• Reminding yourself daily of all you have accomplished

• Setting realistic daily, weekly and quarterly goals

• Kicking your own ass,  hiring a coach or tapping into a mentor to accomplish short-term plans

• Creating an environment of daily creative productivity

• Communicating with like-minded people who are happy to be a part of your support system

Open your eyes and look around.  You can get out of your own way and honor your creative vision.

It is never too late to begin again.

“Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.”  -Ralph Waldo Emerson

As you flip through your personal calendar of 2009, what do you see?

• Who shared your time?

• What did you create?

• What brought you joy?

• What did you learn?

• What did let go of?

2009 marks the year that Life on Your Terms Acceleration was born. 40 entrepreneurs and loads of coaching clients world-wide have been involved since the soft launch in October. The kindness, humor, honesty, and passion for personal freedom shared by each of these unconventional minds left an indelible imprint on me. Many thanks to all of you who played such an important role in this project and extraordinary year. I look forward to sharing my next book, Life on Your Terms - Stories of Entrepreneurial Freedom with you in the summer of 2010.

2009 also brought about the creation of AnxietySlayer.com. This delightful project has been a blast in the making and I’m blessed to share in the slayer fun with Ananga Sivyer. Our mission is to assist you with creating more peace and tranquility in your life through anxiety release exercises and supportive tools created to slay your anxiety.

As you play through the next decade, imagine yourself a year from now, walking to the end of path of 2010, and looking back at your most memorable experiences of the year.

• What would you like to see?

• How do you feel?

• What are you most proud of?

• How have you changed?

• What will you do to ensure your 2010 is what you visualize it will be?

Best wishes for an “intentionally” extraordinary year!