Transformation Coaching Magazine April 2023

PUBLISHERS

Natalie Rivera

Joeel A. Rivera, M.Ed

EDITOR Lisa Cedrone

CONTRIBUTORS

Rena Greenberg, Owen Waters, Mary Boutieller, Emil Nazaryan, Terez Hartmann, Arielle Giordano, Linda Commito, Jo Mooy, Marla Albertie, Jowanna Daley

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Here at Transformation Academy we are excited to announce our January’s Transformation Academy Rising Star – Nasheer Mohammad!

Our goal with this initiative is to recognize and celebrate group membership who demonstrate the heart and service of a coach. Each monthly recipient of this recognition will be selected for a unique reason. Some will be seasoned coaches who serve as valuable mentors within the group. Others may be just starting their coach-training journey and exude a contagious attitude or passion. Others may be actively supporting other group members, whether by providing resources, answering common questions, or providing moral support. Regardless of each of our wonderful group members’ background or experience, we all benefit from the mutual support and varied perspectives offered within this diverse group!

The Rising Star initiative is a way to give a special THANK YOU to those who go above and beyond to share of themselves within this community.

ABOUT INGA:

Nasheer Mohammad, Gujarat, India Transformation Life Coach Believe and achieve

“Congruence in thoughts, words and actions navigates one to become what one wants. Overcome limiting beliefs and work on yourself to become the best version of you.”

When I was 15 years old, I had health issues, and, unknowingly, I self-sabotaged. I fought with negative thoughts daily for couple of years. With limiting beliefs, I completed my studies and started a job. Then I realized what I lost in life. I learned how to master the inner voice and made it obedient to what I want. To become the best version of myself, I broke the patterns, unlearned and relearned. I invested in myself and became a Transformation Coach. I am helping people to become the best version of themselves.

WHAT IS YOUR NICHE (COACHING FOCUS) AND HOW DID YOU CHOOSE IT?

I am a Transformation Coach. Being a good listener helps me to give attention to the pain points of clients, understand them deeply, and guide them to make decisions to overcome limiting beliefs and break patterns to live the best life possible. I have seen many people who self-sabotage, pull themselves back and self-condemn due to the gap between goals and reality. I know the obstacles they face in life and how to overcome them. I figured out how to do this and live an abundant life with inner freedom through consciousness.

WHO IS YOUR IDEAL CLIENT?

People between the ages of 25 and 40 who are willing to change, who are looking to listen to their pain points so I can guide them to overcome limiting beliefs and break unhealthy patterns. I

have clients who are committed to taking action to become what they want and clients who want to break patterns and live an abundant life. I have clients with excellent professional careers, but low self-esteem and others with limiting beliefs.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A LIFE COACH?

My father inspired me to become a Transformation Life Coach. I grew up seeing my father help people to grow into a better life in the community. From my childhood, I have been inculcated to help people.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN COACHING?

I have coached for a long time, but professional Coaching for one year. I rediscovered myself under layers of judgment, doubt and fear.

HOW DID YOU GET YOUR FIRST CLIENT?

I interacted with people in the community offline and online and gave empowering feedback from the heart. A client asked me, “Can you help me to overcome limiting beliefs and achieve more in life?”

HOW HAS YOUR COACHING JOURNEY CHANGED YOUR LIFE?

As part of my journey, I coached myself to become my best self. In this process, I realized inner freedom through consciousness. I have clarity and purpose and guide my clients to have an empowering mindset thought process and approach. The coaching journey expanded my vision, and now I see things from a new perspective.

WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BEING A LIFE COACH?

It is very difficult for someone to change their paradigm, as it requires extensive time and effort. So, in coaching, instead of asking them to change, I guide them to take responsibility for their life.

WHAT IS THE MOST FULFILLING PART OF BEING A LIFE COACH?

I feel happy when I get results for myself—but, when I am on a journey to empower others and get results, I feel on top of the world.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST INSPIRATIONAL COACHING MOMENT, WITH A CLIENT?

Unlocking a client's potential to maximize their own performance. Sustaining the habits and helping them to achieve abundance in life is an inspirational moment.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COACHING ACTIVITY OR EXERCISE TO DO WITH CLIENTS?

Show two ways to attain goals:

1. Set goals and go for it.

2. Attract your goal to you. I guide the client to go with the second one by eliminating energy drains and bringing in things that give energy. This is my favorite coaching activity because we can do things that take away energy or things that gave us energy.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST EFFECTIVE STRATEGY FOR FINDING CLIENTS AND/OR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS?

Helping people to understand where they are and guiding them to realize what they can be. I interact with people and give authentic feedback, and they ask me to help them. When you become the best version of yourself, people will reach out to you.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOURSELF BACK WHEN YOU FIRST DREAMED OF BECOMING A COACH?

Instead of looking for more knowledge, start with what I know and take baby steps in a big way. This will give tremendous results. I spent most of my time waiting for perfection. Don’t look for perfection. Start from where you are, and do it consistently.

WHAT IS THE IMPACT YOU WANT TO MAKE IN THIS WORLD?

Many people don’t know how to use their minds to work for themselves. If you constantly complain and gossip, it will make it much easier to find things to be upset about, regardless of what’s happening around you. If you constantly search for opportunities, abundance and love, it will make it much easier to find a reflection of those things around you. I want to leave a legacy by helping people and showing them how to use their minds to work for themselves and make the Earth a better place to live.

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GIVE YOURSELF A BOOST GIVE YOURSELF A BOOST

Ten ways to improve your self-esteem by adopting new positive habits.

By Rena Greenberg

Is it easy to criticize yourself? Do you second-guess your decisions or internally berate your responses? Or do you find yourself ruminating often about something you said or did in a social situation or business interaction?

If you are in the habit of making yourself feel badly for simply existing, then it may be time to take a look at the ways you interact with yourself and others. The remedy, of course, is having high self-esteem—loving yourself and accepting yourself as you are.

This may be easier said than done. Why? Because, if your fundamental habits make you feel badly about yourself, then trying on “positive self-talk” would simply be a Band-Aid approach.

To avoid this pitfall, here are 10 ways you can improve your self-esteem by simply adopting new positive habits. Living in a new way that allows these habits to become second nature will automatically help you to fall in love with yourself and live a happier, more fulfilling life.

1. BE HONEST

There is no shortcut to high selfesteem. When you hear yourself lying to others or being dishonest with yourself, you have an internal barometer that feels badly. Integrity is essential to high self-esteem. Practice being meticulously honest with yourself. To accomplish that, it may be easier to look at the ways you are not truthful. You may consider yourself to be of high integrity and strive to be honest; however, upon closer examination, you may discover small ways that add up to feeling badly about yourself over time. For example, do you tend to exaggerate wildly when telling a story?

In some cases, there may be no harm in recanting an experience in a

way that makes it more dramatic and fun. However, if it’s your habit to rewrite history when you share your life with others, in a way that puffs you up (or makes you out to be a perpetual victim), it may be helpful to examine areas where you may be harboring low self-esteem—feelings of inadequacy, shame and regret.

The more honest you can be going forward, the better you are likely to feel deep within.

2. ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR POSITIVE CHARACTER TRAITS

Rather than focusing on your flaws or weaknesses, take some time each day to appreciate all the wonderful gifts inside yourself. Assess your divine qualities. Is patience or strength a characteristic that you recognize within yourself? Have you performed acts of kindness that may or may not have been visible to others? Are you clever or smart—able to figure out how things work, whether it be running a business, fixing your lawn mower, or how to communicate with people for the most positive outcome for all? Recognize yourself and all the blessed qualities that exist within yourself. To accomplish this, it can be helpful to remember the famous line from A Course in Miracles, “I am as I was created.” You were created as a miraculous, incredible, gifted, intelligent and beautiful human being. Breathe that in.

3. DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AND CHANGE

The great thing about life is your ability to learn and adapt. Growing, transforming and changing is possible in so many ways. This capability is one of

humanity’s greatest blessings. This is true even if you have spent decades indulging in unproductive habits such as gossiping, speaking negatively or being critical, cold, controlling, avoidant, dismissive or condescending to yourself and others. Even if you have had abominable self-care for years, including overeating, bingeing, drinking or consuming drugs, being sedentary or watching too much TV, it’s never too late to change. In any moment, you can wake-up! Once awakened, you can increase your ability to notice your own inclinations without judgment and change your actions. Personal growth and inner change are incredibly empowering and lead to high self-esteem.

4. BE AWARE OF YOUR OWN SELF-TALK

Low self-esteem is often the direct result of your own limiting self-talk. If you were the prosecution and the defense within, you may realize that there are two sides to every story. Even if your negative assessments are completely accurate, by focusing on the dark side of any situation, your attention there actually increases trouble and chaos.

Another way to respond to negativity, rather than reacting badly, is simply noticing any problem that may exist in your inner or outer world and doing everything in your power to rectify the situation. Conversely, simply harboring the negative without creating change, while replaying the problem in your mind over and over, only leads to diminished selfesteem and possibly even physical and mental illness.

Here are a few tools to help you shift the habit of negative self-talk and unpleasant speech patterns.

A. Remember this brilliant poem: God grant me the serenity to accept the

things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.

B. No matter what is going on in your life, apply this affirmation: “Despite the fact that __________ is happening, I know that I am loved, loving and lovable.”

C. Variation 1: “Even though I am feeling _____________(fear, shame, despair), there is an infinite power within me/us that protects me/us from all harm.”

D. Variation 2: “Even when I feel most weak, my soul/spirit/higher Self is filled with eternal strength and infinite creative wisdom.”

E. Variation 3: “I have the power to protect my peace. Even though _____________is happening, I breathe in only peace. I breathe out only peace. Only peace emanates from me.”

5. OPEN YOUR PERSPECTIVE AND AWARENESS

It’s natural to feel badly about yourself when you realize your own vulnerability and have a keen awareness of your mistakes. That’s why it’s essential that expand your perspective. Realize that to be human is to be flawed. Acknowledge to yourself that life is a difficult journey and we are all doing the best we can with the information we have and the state of consciousness that we currently are in. Opening your perspective will naturally help you to lift your consciousness and have more awareness. Awareness is the key to positive growth and change. Be the witness of yourself and your life and even your mental processes. Notice your own thoughts without necessarily identifying with them. You

are not your thoughts or your emotions. You are so much more. And you are also the observer of your mental movies. Begin to feel and breathe into the space between your thoughts and the space that your body occupies. Selfesteem comes naturally when you start to connect to your soul and spirit, which is what happens automatically when you open your awareness.

6. EXCHANGE CRITICISM FOR COMPASSION

Practice seeing the world through the eyes of compassion, rather than criticism. As you build up your empathic muscle, it becomes easier not to judge. When you connect to others through your heart rather than through a critical mind, feeling happier can become second nature for you.

You don’t have to be a Pollyanna to realize that you attract more bees with honey than with vinegar.

Let forgiveness of yourself and others be your ally. When it’s hardest to forgive, remind yourself that, although you may never do something as awful as your perpetrator did, you have hurt others, and you want forgiveness, too. Perhaps offering your forgiveness to another will hasten a feeling within yourself that you also have been forgiven for your blunders.

The more compassionate you are with yourself and others, the faster you can get from a problem to a solution. You have a creative and wise genius inside of you. Opening your heart in compassion and forgiveness will help you connect to your inner wisdom and make better choices. Wiser decisions lead to high self-esteem.

7. BE SENSITIVE TO OTHERS

Did you know that two of the most common searched words in Google the past few years are narcissism and narcissist? Gaslighting is a close third. I assume that people are looking these words up because they are under the impression that someone close to them— perhaps mother, father, husband, wife or other significant player in their life— is a narcissist or a person who tends to

gaslight them (whitewash or ignore their feelings and experiences).

Though it can be very helpful to realize what drives the behavior of the people closest to us, it can also be very useful to examine our own effect on others.

Take 48 hours to refrain from diagnosing your friends and family and, instead, look at your own actions. Do you talk to much? Do you tend to dominate conversations? Do you always have to build yourself up when talking to others or put yourself down to evoke sympathy? Do you interrupt or get bored with others easily? Do you swiftly correct people or point out where they are wrong?

Or, do you tend to remain quiet when interacting, while inwardly ruminating about the other’s “mistakes”, harboring a barrage of criticism, judgment, or the notion that you know “the truth?”

All of these habits not only poorly effect the quality of your relationships, but they can cause your own self-esteem to plummet. How? After these interactions, when the gloating subsides, you may be left with a feeling of despair, loneliness, shame or guilt—and these feelings can be very difficult to bear.

In fact, running away from such feelings is often at the root cause of addiction, whether that be an addiction to food, exercise, work, gambling, prescription or recreational drugs, gaming, your phone, vaping, smoking or drinking.

8. SMILE

Life requires a sense of humor. Relax. Breathe. See the humor in it all.

Take yourself a little less seriously. Try to see beyond the things that irritate you about others and life, and remember your common bond: your humanity and your need for food, shelter, companionship, power, control and love.

I recently was reading an interview with a 117-year-old Japanese woman, who happens to be the second oldest woman in the world. When asked by the journalist: “What was your best moment?” She quipped, “Right now.” Another male journalist inquired, “What kind of man do you like?” She answered directly, “A young one like you.” A sense of humor is crucial to cultivating high self-esteem.

9. SPEAK KINDLY TO YOURSELF

Look in the mirror. Look into your own eyes. Say your name and tell yourself: _______(name) I love you. I appreciate you. I honor you. I value you. I respect you. I’m sorry for anything I’ve said or done to hurt you. Thank you for everything you have done for me. I am so happy to be you, __________(name).

10. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Eat healthy. Cut out all junk and as much processed food as possible. Avoid chemicals and substances that alter you. Move your body. Take time to relax. Improve all your relationships. Share your gifts with others and bring love and positivity into the world.

Increase your acts of kindness and generosity. Live with a sense of purpose. Practice self-hypnosis to bring the most powerful, loving, helpful mental movies into the forefront of your mind.

For the most part, change takes time. Though sometimes we get a miracle. It’s great to be open to miracles, while at the same time being willing to do whatever it takes on your end to create a better life for yourself and realize your greater potential. For most of us, it’s the accumulation of the benefits received by adopting the these 10 habits on a daily basis, over time, that really moves the needle and results in a lifechanging “miracle.”

Believe in yourself. The small and big changes you make in your inner world and in your outer life can lead to greater happiness and higher self-esteem.

Be honest with yourself. If being at a large size is hurtful to your selfesteem, rather than reading on and on about body shaming or fat shaming and the virtues of being heavy, admit to yourself that your body or lifestyle does not feel healthy. Being truthful to yourself in this way empowers you to begin to create a positive change that can lead to an amazing outcome in your life.

If you are happy being overweight, that is fine. But if you are suffering for it, know that your self-esteem is at stake, which has nothing to do with calories. You can change. You can grow. You can improve your life. Reap the benefit of loving yourself beyond anything you could have imagined.

Love Life, Live Happy, Live Healthy with Rena Greenberg

Rena Greenberg, a Hay House author, can be reached at http://www.EasyWillpower.com. Her weight loss and gastric bypass hypnosis success has been featured in 150-plus news stories including USA Today, Woman’s World, The Doctor’s, CNN, Good Morning America and Nightline. PBS stations nationally aired Rena’s show, “Easy Willpower,” in August 2015. Her wellness program is sponsored in 75 hospitals and 100-plus corporations. She conducts hypnotherapy sessions with people all over the world on Skype.

The complete love and acceptance of yourself and others is the heartbeat of the New Reality.

By Owen Waters

The gateway to spiritual consciousness is through the heart.

The Creator designed the human experience to consist of twelve stages of evolving consciousness that range all the way from basic survival to the ultimate state of spiritual consciousness.*

Much of the 20th century was devoted to the fifth stage of human consciousness, which is intellectual development. Today, people are migrating in droves to the next stage of human growth, which is heart-centered consciousness.

When a person focuses their intellect through the lens of heart-centered consciousness, they see how much the world needs help and healing rather than the old ways of competition and destruction. This initial stage of heart-centered consciousness produces a constructive, global outlook. It also places a person just one short step from the later stage of heart-centered consciousness and the dawning of spiritual awareness.

“Love your neighbor as yourself” is a guideline that has been with us since

the early days of human development. Today, it’s no longer a distant ideal to be sought. The mass shift to heart-centered consciousness means that unconditional love now comes to people naturally.

The complete love and acceptance of yourself and others is the heartbeat of the New Reality.

Feeling unconditional love towards others is the key to successful, meaningful interactions with everyone with whom you meet in any situation. Feeling unconditional love towards yourself fosters a healthy sense of self-esteem, which builds a positive reality based upon mutual support.

Even if there are outer behaviors that need improvement in yourself or others, it is unconditional love that is the key

that will find the solutions that will bring positive transformation to those behaviors. Once you begin to think with an open heart, you are stepping from basic human consciousness into the spiritual stages of human development. This is exactly what we came to Earth to accomplish because finding spirituality is fundamental to the human experience. It may take courage to move into heart-centered consciousness, but once you acquire the expanded view of a life filled with love, you will never want to step back to the way things were.

You will soon find that any worries or fears that arise in your life can be transformed by the greatest power in the universe—that of unconditional love. It is the power of love that holds the universe together. It is a force of attraction that permeates every cell of your body and constantly reminds you of the love of the Creator for all of life.

Author’s note: For more on the 12 stages of evolving human consciousness, check out Owen Waters’ original research in his book, The Shift: The Revolution in Human Consciousness.

Spiritual Dynamics with Owen K. Waters

Owen Water is a cofounder of the Spiritual Dynamics Academy and InfiniteBeing.com, where a where a free spiritual growth newsletter awaits you at https://www.InfiniteBeing.com. He is an international spiritual teacher who has helped hundreds of thousands of spiritual seekers to understand better the nature of their spiritual potential. Owen’s life has been focused upon gaining spiritual insights through extensive research and the development of his inner vision. He has written a spiritual metaphysics newsletter since 2004 which empowers people to discover their own new vistas of inspiration, love and creativity. Spiritual seekers enjoy his writings for their clarity and deep insights. Contact Owen via email News@InfiniteBeing.com.

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We must find joy when and where we can for our own sanity and well-being.

By Mary Boutieller

Where does joy come from, and how do we access it when so much is going on in the world? How do we smile, feel happy, and go about our day with a skip in our step, when it seems so many people are suffering?

Do we have a right to be happy, even if only in the moment in front of us?

I struggle with these questions sometimes, and the more I read (or hear about) the news, the more laden down I can feel by the seriousness of it all.

And yet, just the other day, I was dancing in my living room to a rendition of “Dancing in the Moonlight” by the band Toploader, and I was smiling at the sweetness of the song and the precariousness of life and the necessity of finding joy when and where we can because we must—for our own sanity and well-being.

You see, joy is not the opposite of suffering, but instead alights on the spectrum of emotion and experience. As humans, we will all know our share of suffering if we are lucky enough to live full lives. The secret, then, is not to avoid pain at all costs, but to embrace the good every chance we get, so that we always remember the light at the end of the tunnel. The miracles in our lives never cease. The light is always there. The joy we seek is but a “dance in the living room” away from being real.

The Yoga of Life with Mary Boutieller

Thich Nhat Hahn said, “Around us, life bursts with miracles: a glass of water, a ray of sunshine, a leaf, a caterpillar, a flower, laughter, raindrops. If you live in awareness, it is easy to see miracles everywhere. When we are tired and feel discouraged by life’s daily struggles, we may not notice these miracles, but they are always there.”

When our lives are going well, it’s easy to notice the amazing-ness of life. When challenges arise, however, we may have to dig a little deeper to find joy and appreciation. Certainly, the obstacles are there, yet so is the path.

When do you feel light-hearted and what can you do to access it more often? What is it that feeds your soul’s longing for levity?

The brilliant Mary Oliver said, “How could there be a day in your whole life that doesn’t have its splash of happiness?”

Maybe the whole purpose of our lives is to feel and share joy, to love and laugh and, sometimes, be ridiculously silly. If not now, when would be the appropriate time to stop taking ourselves so seriously?

In his song “The Little Things”, Carlos Bertonatti sang, “If life has taught me anything, it’s all about the little things. Oh yeah.”

I believe it is all the little things that make our lives worth living, that bring us joy and urge us on to live another day. Be on the lookout for those things that bring a smile to your face. Laugh, dance, and be your own amazing self. The world will be better for it. Oh yeah!

Mary Boutieller is a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. She has been teaching yoga since 2005. Her work experience includes 22 years as a firefighter/paramedic and 10 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Mary’s knowledge and experience give her a well-rounded understanding of anatomy, alignment, health and movement in the body. She is passionate about the benefits of yoga and the ability to heal at all levels through awareness, compassion, and a willingness to explore. She can be reached at: SimplyogaOm@gmail.com.

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to stop the spread of juicy stories and become a magnet for all the goodness in the world.

By Emil Nazaryan

Did you hear what happened? Apparently, John has been cheating on his wife Betty and he got caught. The entire neighborhood is talking about it! But that’s not all. He was cheating with Betty’s best friend. Can you imagine that? Rumor has it, their affair started just a week after John and Betty’s wedding. That is just ludicrous! OK, don’t get immersed into this story with juicy gossip. As fascinating as it may be to find out how John and Betty’s saga ended, let’s recap what just happened. You just read an example of gossip. Don’t you hear similar gossip every day? It may be more or less intriguing, closer or farther from home, at work or in the social scene of where you live. Gossip is all around us. Heck, there are entire TV channels and radio stations dedicated to this. Not to mention the countless blogs and websites that just thrive on a meaty story.

How about you? Do you ever get involved in these kinds of conversations? Come on, don’t be modest. If you are honest with yourself, then you probably do—at least occasionally.

Now comes a series of eye-opening questions. Have you ever considered why we gossip? How does it affect us? How does it affect others? What does it do to our integrity? In what ways does it make the world a better place?

The “why” seems to be obvious. It feels irresistible! It’s entertaining, interesting and fun. All true, but at what cost? What good can come out of gossiping? It certainly doesn’t help the people in question—and it most definitely doesn’t make you any better in any way. Do you want to know the real answer? Here it comes. It inflates our ego. It makes us feel superior in many ways. First off, we would never do what they did. Second, we know a

secret that others may not know, and that makes us feel special. Third, it diverts our attention from our own insecurities, at least temporarily. You may rest assured that an inflated ego becomes a bigger target for pain, and it hurts so much more when you become the topic of the gossip. Here is an alternative to consider. Become the end point of gossip. You can’t control those stories reaching you, but you can absolutely make sure they don’t spread further through you. Become like a black hole for gossip. Juicy stories can reach you, but they vanish upon entry.

“Easier said than done!” you may say. “Then I may not have any friends left. What is there left to talk about?” I assure you, there are plenty of more constructive, helpful and profitable topics to discuss. As a practical step, when someone shares the latest drama with you, instead of asking more questions and trying to squeeze out more juice, just reply “Oh, wow!” or “Oh, really?” and change the topic. As you stop reacting, you will find that others are less likely to want to gossip with you. All for the better! But there is something else you will notice.

You will notice a profound shift within your own soul. You will find yourself being more at peace. You will find that you sleep better at night. You will know that you didn’t risk doing unnecessary harm to someone else. Instead of looking at others with a judging eye, you will look at them with compassion. You will inspire others to do the same by your own example. Because of your purified soul you will become a magnet for all the goodness. You will feel free. You will become a light that counterbalances the darkness around you. Need I list any more benefits?

So, do you still want to know what happened to John and Betty or are you going to use that time to make the world a better place?

Emil Nazaryan is a motivational writer and a contributor to the monthly Motivational Corner column of HR Realtor Magazine. He has undergone a spiritual transformation which has led the way to sharing the insights he has experienced with the others. He is well acquainted with all major spiritual traditions of the world, but it is the direct experience of the essence of these teachings that is responsible for the altered life outlook and the motivational articles that stem this. In his daily life Emil is a successful REALTOR and he resides in Norfolk, VA, with his wife and two children. Contact him by email at emil.rw@gmail.com

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When it comes to attracting ANYTHING, love is EVERYTHING.

By Terez Hartmann

A LOVE MANIFESTO AND “ACCIDENTAL” KEY

Many years ago, when my husband and I first started facilitating “Allowing True Love” workshops, I felt inspired to get to the heart (pun intended) of “love”, for even after a lifetime of conversations, I found that there are as many different definitions for “love” as there are waves on the ocean.

Yes, there was romance, attraction and affection, but, for me, I had always felt that the essence of love went FAR deeper than these very surface or transient emotional experiences.

As I started jotting down what came from my soul, I accidentally discovered something else—a “key” for attracting or allowing well-being, abundance, and anything else meaningful in all the known universe!

I know this may sound like a stretch, but if you are open and willing to manifest and allow the things that really matter for you or your clients, take a moment to truly consider the ideas in our “Love Manifesto” below:

LOVE IS EVERYTHING

When you are in a state of LOVE, there is no other state of being that is clearer or more powerful in all the known Universe. When you feel LOVE in all its fullness and glory, you lack for nothing. When you feel LOVE at any time, for any reason, you truly are in a position to do the greatest good for others. When you feel LOVE, good comes to you and you inspire and draw out the best in others, while allowing the best of you to shine through. When you feel LOVE, your work and everything you touch bears the mark of clarity, focus and excellence. When you feel LOVE, your body responds with both energy and serenity, and well-being becomes the rule, rather than the exception. When you feel LOVE, it seems as if the entire Universe is conspiring to give you the best of everyone and everything. When you

feel LOVE, you receive great ideas, take inspired action and find yourself in the right place at the right time with the right people. When you feel LOVE, you enjoy your journey every day and eagerly embrace new adventures. And the more you LOVE, the more LOVE meets you. And then...

Here he is. Here she is. Here they are.

And it feels like s/he/they were there—right there—all the time, waiting patiently just for you.

And now LOVE just keeps getting bigger and stronger, for LOVE unimpeded only begets more LOVE

And as you LOVE together, the power of LOVE grows exponentially. And as LOVE continues to flow, it becomes a force of nature and takes on a life of its own. And then you marvel as you see LOVE work its magic; while once immovable, insurmountable obstacles morph before your eyes or crumble to the ground to open the way for you. And then you send a wave of LOVE out into the atmosphere and stratosphere that can and will positively affect more lives than you could even begin to imagine! With LOVE as your compass, you always know the way and you no longer let fear, anger, lack or guilt cloud your vision, for now clarity is king! With LOVE as your aim, you now reside in the land of infinite possibilities: You let your heart’s song be heard, you dance to it with all your being, and you sing it at the top of your lungs! With LOVE as your catalyst, your spark ignites to become a flame, your flame blazes to an inferno, and you help to light the way for all who are reaching for their light. With LOVE as your engine, an unstoppable wind fills your sails—and you become unstoppable: You move boldly and unapologetically onward, upward and forward!

You remember who you are. You remember you are free. And you remember that all things truly are possible.

This is what Allowing TRUE LOVE can do.

Feed, experience, express, celebrate, and allow TRUE LOVE, and every piece of life’s puzzle can and will fall into place, all at the perfect time, all at the perfect pace. Absolutely. Positively. Definitely.

LOVE IS EVERYTHING.

ANOTHER WORD FOR ALIGNMENT

When you really think about it, THIS state of being truly is THE pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and—whether we’re looking for relationships, money, well-being, stuff, opportunities or epic experiences—EVERYTHING good comes from LOVE and leads to LOVE. And just as I shared here, LOVE is far more than a Hallmark movie—it is simply another word for being in a state of ALIGNMENT: It is a mental and emotional state where clarity is supreme, energy is high, your heart is light, you are fully present, and you feel truly connected to LIFE. There is no sense of loneliness.

There is no FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). There is no void to be filled.

In essence, when you feel Love/Alignment nothing is missing = All IS Truly Well.

LAW OF ATTRACTION AND LOVE

When we long for things or feel a sense of lack, anyone who understands the Law of Attraction knows that this is NOT the state that is conducive to bringing the object of your desire to you—and the more “desperate” or “needy” you become, the harder it gets to move even the smallest inch closer to your intended destination; in short, this state of being mucks things up and slows the process of receiving down BIG TIME.

BUT when you find a way to:

1) Get REALLY clear about what you want,

2) Do what you CAN do with what you DO have, and

3) Focus on the PRESENCE of the good (aka the reality of the love, abundance, well-being, opportunities, etc. that you DO have in your life),

You open the door to feeling Love/Alignment as soon as NOW, which sets a domino effect of ideas, great timing, inspired action, productive interactions, and magic into motion that can and will bring THE thing that matters to you!

A REAL-LIFE EXAMPLE OF LOVE IN ACTION

Many years ago, I knew that I wanted to experience what many see as a great paradox when considering the idea of being in a long-term relationship:

I wanted to feel a sense of deep connection with my beloved AND

I wanted to also feel 100 percent free to do as I choose, live as I am inspired, and BE 100 percent me…

…Clearly two aspects that most see as polar opposites or something that clearly must involve compromise or constant struggle if you are in a relationship, right?

But after experiencing the reality that these two aspects could coexist peacefully, beautifully and joyfully

in my 22-plus-year relationship with my favorite human in the known Universe, I’m here to tell you that a paradigm of connection and freedom IS possible – and, according to my husband and me, it is actually THE ultimate expression and experience of LOVE between two beings.

To get to be 100 percent me (with all of my iterations, imperfections, textures, flavors and quirks), to feel free to follow my inner muse and guidance, to go for my dreams, pursue my unique path of personal evolution, engage with adventure, and still be loved, supported and celebrated by my husband (and, BTW, an amazing circle of friends and “soul family”, who also operate by this same principle and who also love and accept this crazy package that is me) feels like a freakin’ miracle!

But if you would have asked me if this was even possible—especially right after having my heart broken for the umpteenth time—I would have said you were crazy!

What was the bridge that made the impossible possible? I found my way to allowing LOVE by:

1) Getting REALLY clear about what I wanted.

2) Doing the best I COULD do with what I DID have.

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3) Focusing on the PRESENCE of the good (aka the reality of the love that I DID have in my life—including finding more love for my SELF)

Sound familiar?

And I have since applied THIS same process to attracting and allowing money, well-being, stuff, opportunities, epic experiences, and more beautiful things than I could ever count.*

THE BOTTOM LINE: WHEN IT COMES TO ATTRACTING ANYTHING, LOVE IS EVERYTHING

When you get out of whack or fall hard after a major life challenge, it is all too easy to forget what you (inherently) know. We’ve all been there in some form or fashion, and all know the difference between feeling “bad” verses feeling fab. So when we seek a good-feeling thing or experience, doesn’t it make sense that good things are FAR more likely to come to a fab party than a sad one? Plus, if YOU are feeling fab and are actually enjoying your OWN party, that’s not exactly a bad deal, either!

Isn’t it nice to see that when you let LOVE lead, you always DO find your way?

What if LOVE really IS EVERYTHING?

*For more ideas about how to attract and allow love, abundance, well-being, and more visit: https://www.terezfirewoman.com/shop2.

ALLOWING YOUR SUCCESS

with Terez “Firewoman” Hartmann

Terez “Firewoman” Hartmann is a Visionary Creative & top-rated instructor, Law of Attraction & Allowing YOUR Success specialist, published author, speaker, singer-songwriter, recording & performing artist & composer, “Catalyst for Fab-YOU-lous” and true Renaissance Woman who has already helped over 10,000 students in over 130 countries allow success and live life on FIRE. She is deeply passionate about helping other Powerful Creatives and Leading-Edge Thinkers live unique, empowered lives on their terms by cultivating the courage to dream, to express themselves boldly & authentically, and to focus Onward, Upward and Forward into new possibilities. http://www.terezfirewoman.com

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The power of movement, stretching and flexibility.

By Arielle Giordano

Do you sit for eight hours a day at work or at a computer, sleep every night, and watch television in between? The average American spends 13 hours sitting or lying down every day while working, completing tasks, eating, driving and sleeping, etc.

A sedentary lifestyle can bring many challenges and impact an otherwise healthy body. Problems including poor circulation, bad posture, depression, reduced energy, loss of flexibility and declining mobility can result from lack of movement during your normal daily routines.

Sitting is the new normal and the new disease! If you sit for hours every day, it is very likely your muscles will atrophy. It only takes 24 hours for it to start happening—whether you are 2 or 92 years old. If you are not moving, exercising and stretching your muscles, it can eventually lead to pain and injury, too.

Do you know what keeps you young and energetic? It is not your heart, your brain or your lungs. The answer is your muscles because they hold the greatest number of mitochondria in your body. When muscles atrophy, the mitochondria inside the muscles also die.

Why are mitochondria so important? Scientists have been studying the DNA within the mitochondria and they have found that their function is the true key to unlock the mystery of aging. The mitochondria communicate with the cells’ telomeres and determine whether they should shorten and hasten aging or not shorten and slow down the aging process.

If you create a daily routine with stretching and physical activities, it will benefit your body and keep your mitochondria healthy. Try walking, dancing, biking, swimming and other sports. Keep moving and stay healthy!

Dancing from the Inside Out

with Arielle Giordano

Transformational Life Coach Award-Winning Author & Speaker, Professional Dancer. Arielle’s Award-Winning book for Best Self-Help Award: Dancing With Your Story From The Inside is available on http://www.Amazon.com. Her professional career includes the Lead Faculty Area Chairperson and Professor for the College of Humanities, History and the Arts at the University of Phoenix. She is a published co-author of Transform Your Life Books 1 & 2 and author for Tampa Bay Wellness, Conscious Shift & Transformation magazine. She has published her 4th book, an Instructor’s Manual for Barlow Abnormal Psychology 4th ed. and authored Psychology, A Journey 3rd.ed. Study Guide published by Nelson Education, Toronto, ON. She has also studied philosophy at the College of Integrated Philosophy with John DeRuiter for twenty years. Arielle has been a featured guest on radio and television, in newspapers, and the media across the US and Canada. She is a certified Essentrics Stretch and Dance Instructor. Arielle offers coaching sessions, classes and workshops and a free 30-minute Consultation. Arielle’s new book Dancing with Your Story from the Inside Out is now available on http://www.Amazon.com. Websites: http://www.dancingfromtheinsideout.com, http://www.ariellegiordano.com. Email: agbeautifuldance@gmail.com

Celebrating women who have made positive changes in our world.

By Linda Commito

I have always loved supporting the accomplishments of women, acknowledging the long, hard roads they’ve paved, or taken, to achieve equality and success, especially when they’ve then created opportunities for other women. It would be impossible to write about all of their history and achievements in this article, but I want to share some of the women who have informed my life and to honor them for how they have made positive changes in our world and given hope and support to others.

During the 60s, we didn’t have computers and cell phones to access instant information, but we did have TVs and could watch and be inspired by women who were chiseling away at glass ceilings. We laughed at Lucille Ball, while witnessing how successful a female comedienne and business woman could be. And we enjoyed watching Mary Tyler Moore’s hat toss in a totally different version of life as a modern American woman.

Who didn’t love Audrey Hepburn, an amazingly talented and versatile actress. At a young age, she had worked for the Dutch Resistance. And in her later years, Audrey was a special ambassador of UNICEF, helping children in Latin America and Africa, for which she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. I love her quote: “Nothing is impossible . . . the word itself says, ‘I’m possible.’”

And for those of us watching in 1963, I will forever have embedded in my memory the image of Jackie Kennedy after her husband John was assassinated, standing in her blood-spattered, pink suit, with a calm strength that our nation needed, just as her children did. Mothers are often a major source of inspiration and support. I witnessed my mom helping my dad to open their variety store each morning at 6:00 a.m., getting us children fed and off to school, making dinner, listening, loving and teaching us about kindness. . . to be repeated every day for years with their 365 days-a-year business. Although she had to quit school at 16 to help her family, Mom was totally supportive, as was Dad, in seeing that their children had an opportunity for an education. We were blessed. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my gratitude to the suffragettes, who paved the way for women’s rights to vote. And later, others helped to guarantee that women were paid a fair wage. Heroines like Rosa Parks, NAACP Secretary and civil right activist, who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man, risking her well-being to ensure that people of all colors were given the same rights and opportunities.

Rosa said: “Each person must live their life as a model for others.” And she did that with immense courage.

Love is the New Currency with Linda Commito

Speaking of courageous, Mother Teresa went beyond what most people would even consider doing, living amongst the poorest of the poor, looking after abandoned babies and giving care and solace to the dying on the streets of Calcutta. I was in total awe of this humble woman, who received the Nobel Peace Prize and was an inspiring example of the best of humanity.

Many powerful women have become change agents, who not only express their voices, but make it possible for other women to express theirs. Oprah Winfrey inspired women through her talk shows and continual philanthropic efforts. And Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was a stellar example of support for women’s rights and racial equality. Even young girls, such as Greta Thunberg, know, “No matter your age or size . . . you can make a difference.” Thankfully, she does that by alerting us to the negative effects of climate change for future generations. There are so many more examples of courageous women who have changed our world. In my profession, I was fortunate to have worked with many successful women business owners in Colorado. And now, I am grateful to celebrate the amazing women in my life who inspire me every day.

May each and every one of us continue to share our insights, wisdom and hope in our own unique ways. We need a future we can believe in.

Linda Commito, author, speaker, entrepreneur, consultant and teacher, is passionate about her vision to leave this world a kinder, more loving, and interconnected place. Linda’s award-winning book of inspirational stories, Love Is the New Currency, demonstrates how we can each make an extraordinary difference in the lives of others through simple acts of love and kindness. Her latest project, the card game Just Ask 1 2 3, was inspired by a desire to connect people of all different ages, beliefs and lifestyles to share our individuality and find commonality. Linda also created “Kindness Starts with Me,” a program, book and website for children. For more information visit http://www.LoveistheNewCurrency.com or visit the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/Justask123game

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Gen Z promises to pick up the baton and serve in the role of Earth guardians.

By Jo Mooy

New genome research reveals the Aborigine culture in Australia is the oldest civilization on Earth. It dates back 75,000 years. Their stories, passed down orally through thousands of generations, gives them a pulpit to learn from. In their story of creation, Father Spirit told the Mother to go and give form to Earth and then awaken all the sleeping spirits of plants, animals and insects. When that was done, she gave birth to two humans, telling them to live in peace and be guardians of Earth and all its creatures. The Mother then took form as the Sun and left.

Most reading this will interpret the tale as an allegory. But is it? We can relate this ancient tale to current events! Especially in the month of April when Earth Day is celebrated all over the world. In 1972, the crew of Apollo 17, the last manned mission to the moon, turned their cameras around and shot a photo of the Earth suspended in the blackness of space. It was called “The Blue Marble”,

and it became the most iconic and widely distributed image in history. When I first saw the Apollo 17 shot of Earth it changed my perspective and my perception of what it means to live on this “Blue Marble.” There had been other partial photographs of the Earth, but I’d never seen our planet like this before. It was fragile. It was vulnerable. It seemed alone in the vastness of space. I would stare at it for hours, becoming part of something much greater than me. Sometimes my reactions to the image were overwhelming and tears would flow. The image launched immense feelings of unity and oneness. I couldn’t prove it, but I knew on a serene inner level that whatever was happening in one location on the planet was affecting everyone else living on it.

The astronauts who took the photo said they felt it was a living organism. We know that to be the case now. All the interrelated systems and weather patterns that The Mother created were intricately balanced. Earth pointed her axis to the Sun and the seasons changed and flourished

for both hemispheres. But sadly, decades after the photo was taken, satellites and drones show the damages that the older “guardians of Earth” have produced. There’s still hope. The living organism can and will self-regulate if humans renege on their guardianship. There have been five earth cleansings over the millennia. Science says we’re in the middle of a sixth one. But Gen Z promises to pick up the baton and serve in the role of Earth guardians.

On Earth Day 2023, The Blue Marble is in the hands of the youngest generations who are marching all over the planet. I’ve spent time with many who are in their early 20s. They’re not yet bogged down with political fervor or financial greed. They’re generally altruistic in their approach and they recognize that the actions of one group has a direct effect on all groups. They believe in what they’re doing. Their generation are the agents that will help The Mother will restore balance and harmony on the Blue Marble. It’s not a wish, but a certainty.

Conscious Living with Jo Mooy

Jo Mooy has studied with many spiritual traditions over the past 40 years. The wide diversity of this training allows her to develop spiritual seminars and retreats that explore inspirational concepts, give purpose and guidance to students, and present esoteric teachings in an understandable manner. Along with Patricia Cockerill, she has guided the Women’s Meditation Circle since January 2006 where it has been honored for five years in a row as the “Favorite Meditation” group in Sarasota, FL, by Natural Awakenings Magazine. Teaching and using Sound as a retreat healing practice, Jo was certified as a Sound Healer through Jonathan Goldman’s Sound Healing Association. She writes and publishes a monthly internationally distributed e-newsletter called Spiritual Connections and is a staff writer for Spirit of Maat magazine in Sedona. For more information go to http://www.starsoundings.com or email jomooy@gmail.com

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Nineteen microchanges that will help your career take off!

By Marla J. Albertie

As a career and life coach, I am often asked, “How do I advance my career.”

I always advise, “You can do an array of things depending on your goal.”

The major tasks are different for everyone, but there are some universal, small changes you can make. I call them microchanges—and you will be amazed at what a slight shift can do for your career!

If you want a raise or more job satisfaction, embrace these simple tips for taking your work performance to the next level. They will pay off quickly.

1) Use the Internet to gain knowledge and promote your visibility. When was the last time you updated your LinkedIn profile? I recommend looking at it every two to three months to make necessary changes. Let colleagues see your most recent accomplishments!

2) Reach out to your network. Contact colleagues you have not spoken to in some time. Reconnect with past coworkers. You never know who holds the key to open your next door.

3) Support others. Networking is most effective and rewarding when you focus on giving to others. Did someone in your network get a promotion? LinkedIn is great for sending reminders about birthdays and promotions. Comment on as many as you can.

4) Follow industry news. I can’t stress this one enough. Stay abreast with happenings in your industry. Spend a few minutes each day reading an article or two about what’s happening in your business world.

5) Monitor your life. It’s easy to lose track of time, so set limits on your extracurricular activities.

6) Organize. Give yourself time to read and set up systems in your life.

7) Engage in face-to-face interactions. There is nothing like having a great conversation with someone while getting to know them. Maybe that’s even more true today when so much communication occurs electronically.

8) Connect. Intentionally reach out to make in-person connections.

9) Demonstrate initiative. Sometimes you will be asked to perform tasks outside of your job description. Step up.

10) Be a team player. Identify top business priorities so you know where to devote your efforts. Find a way to contribute that goes above and beyond your job description.

11) Volunteer your assistance. Volunteer your time at work or in your community. Try both! Find your areas of interests and see how you can help.

12) Speak up. In every meeting, there is always that one person who says nothing. Don’t be that person! Make your voice heard on subject matters of interest. You don’t have to speak at every meeting, but you should speak regularly.

13) Contribute. Take part in meetings and business discussions. Your confidence will grow and you will earn appreciation.

14) Show enthusiasm! Your team and manager will trust and value you more if you show that you’re invested in your career. After all, it is YOUR career. If you don’t have an interest in it, why would anyone else?

15) Express gratitude. Let your colleagues know how much you appreciate them. Gratitude should be an ongoing, authentic effort. Offer sincere praise and share credit for team projects. Coworkers will be more likely to return the favor if you do.

16) Dress for success. Appearances count—whether or not you agree. If your career goal is to become a business manager, dress like one.

17) Focus. Pay attention to the office culture and those who hold the position you desire.

18) Join a professional association. There is no better way to meet people in your industry! Membership has its benefits, including networking and educational opportunities. Your employer may cover all or part of the cost.

19) Use your vacation days. According to Harvard Business Review, employees who take all of their vacation time have a 6.5 percent higher chance of receiving a promotion or raise than peers who are stockpiling their time off. Isn’t that amazing?

These microchanges will help you do a superb job and maintain harmony in your life. Which ones will you implement today?

Marla J. Albertie is the founder Truth Speaks Group, LLC, a multi-media coaching company dedicated to creating solutions for integrating work and life to create harmony. Marla loves to read, is a concert and comedy show junkie and a cruiser for life. Follow Marla on Twitter @tspeakscoaching and IG @Tspeaksgroup. Sign up for the Truth Speaks Group LLC Newsletter at https://www.truthspeakscoaching.com/

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MEASURING UP MEASURING UP

How to improve your coaching effectiveness by tracking measurable results.

By Jowanna Daley

As a life coach, your ultimate goal is to help clients achieve their desired outcomes, whether it’s improving their relationships, career, health or overall well-being. However, generating measurable results for your clients can be challenging, especially when dealing with intangible concepts like personal growth and mindset shifts. That’s why it’s important to develop a structured and effective methodology for tracking progress and measuring success.

WHAT IS A MEASURABLE RESULT?

• It allows you to track clients’ progress and identify areas where they may need additional support.

• It opens up the line of communication.

• It deepens your understanding of your clients’ circumstances.

• It strengthens the bond between you and your clients. There are some downsides to watch for when measuring results:

• Creating a plan can be time consuming.

• Measuring results can be a demotivator if clients are not meeting deadlines.

• Clients can value meeting the milestones more than the underlying growth that comes from reaching the milestones.

• Creating plans and measurable metrics requires a specialized skillset.

• The results are only as effective as the quality of the input.

Setting definable goals that track progress is one of the best ways to ensure measurable results for clients. This is a critical aspect of the coaching process because it provides you and your clients with tangible evidence of progress and helps them identify areas for improvement. It also enables you and your clients to evaluate your coaching effectiveness and make necessary adjustments. At the same time, measurable results demonstrates the value of your coaching services and can help you attract new clients in the future.

WAYS TO MEASURE RESULTS

There are numerous ways to measure results, such as conducting regular assessments, setting specific targets, and monitoring progress through regular feedback sessions with clients. Many life coaches also use tools such as questionnaires, journals and tracking logs to record and analyze clients’ progress and help them achieve their full potential. Overall, coaches can use both qualitative and quantitative data (measurable results) together in different areas to evaluate the effectiveness of coaching programs, including client satisfaction, behavioral changes, and overall improvement in clients’ quality of life.

PROS & CONS

Delivering measurable results is incredibly beneficial for you as a coach because:

• It provides tangible evidence of your clients’ progress.

• It motivates your clients to continue to work towards their goals.

CREATING AN ACTIONABLE AND MEASURABLE PLAN

Following are some structured ways to track and measure success:

• Objectives and Key Results (OKR) is a framework for setting goals and measuring progress often used in business settings, but it can be used to measure client milestone and your effectiveness as a coach. The objectives are the goals to be achieved, and the key results are the measures of progress toward those goals.

• 360 Assessment Tools are powerful for gathering feedback from multiple sources to evaluate an individual’s personal and professional performance. It includes a comprehensive survey that collects information from the individual, peers, direct reports, supervisors, and other stakeholders. The collected data is then analyzed and presented in a report highlighting the individual’s strengths and areas for improvement. Life coaches can utilize this tool to gain valuable insight into clients’ behaviors, communication styles and leadership skills. By receiving feedback from various sources, the clients often identify new areas for performance improvements and make necessary changes to increase their overall effectiveness.

• A Coaching Action Plan is vital for individuals seeking to achieve their goals. This document outlines the specific steps that must be taken to reach a desired outcome. It provides a structure for the client to follow detailing the actions that must be taken and the timeframe in which they must be completed.

A measurable result is a quantifiable outcome of an action or event that enables you to evaluate your clients’ success or lack thereof.

KEY TIPS TO CREATING MEASURABLE RESULTS

Following are some tips to keep in mind when starting the process:

• Establish clear goals and objectives that are timebased, specific, measurable and achievable.

• Start by assessing your clients’ current situations and identifying the areas where they need the most help.

• Track progress regularly using the proper tools and metrics.

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• Ensure that the goal-tracking process does not overtake the coaching sessions by limiting the metrics you track.

MOVING FORWARD

By defining clear goals and using specific metrics to track progress, you can provide clients with a sense of accomplishment and the motivation to continue striving for success. With the right tools, techniques and focus on measurable outcomes, those you work with can achieve their dreams and become the best version of themselves. Here’s to empowering your clients to take control of their lives!

Jowanna is a business and personal coach, consultant, freelance blogger, and personal brand photographer. Jowanna uses her 20-plus years of business, information technology, business analysis, and project management experience to serve solopreneurs, microbusinesses, and professionals through consulting, coaching, training, and workshops. She is also a freelance blogger who serves corporate and non-corporate clients. Visit her website at https://www.jowannadaley.com/about/