Mark Pitstick, Jo Mooy, Anthony Talmage, Clare Care, Owen Waters, Mary Boutieller, Lisa Cedrone, Darrel Hammon, Christine Morse
Here at Transformation Academy we are excited to announce our December’s Transformation Academy Rising Star – Sharlene Davis!
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 SHARLENE:
Sharlene Davis, Luton, United Kingdom sharlenethelifecoach@gmail.com https://www.sharlenedavis.com Phoenix Rising
Melt Your Stress, Find Peace: Unleash Greatness!
“Your voice, your experiences and your story matter.”
Sharlene is your go-to human being for ladies who are looking for ways to master stress and anxiety, and to develop inner peace. She is an island girl, from Jamaica in the Caribbean, who lives in the UK. Sharlene blends more than 10 years of experience as a magazine-published and featured make-up artist with life coaching. As a certified life coach, she uses her empathetic nature, listening skills, plus a sprinkle of kindness, to intuitively guide clients through life challenges. Her passion for helping others grew even stronger during the pandemic, when she volunteered through a non-profit to help local participants in her community to find peace and purpose. She is a true polymath, with passions from songwriting and languages to quiz shows. Whether you’re chasing life goals, a fan of “The Chase” or just need a listening ear, she is here to help you turn fury to focus. Connect with her on this journey together!
WHAT IS YOUR NICHE (COACHING FOCUS) AND HOW DID YOU CHOOSE IT?
Intuitive stress management coaching is my coaching focus. I chose this niche because almost 20 years ago, during some of my most troublesome times, I met a mentor who often encouraged me to use my intuition. I developed an interest and curiosity in intuitiveness. In the past, I used stress as an excuse for bad behavior and poor decisions. I was desperate for peace at the time. This niche chose me; I noticed that my clients in my job as a make-up artist would disclose how stressed they were and how
they wanted to find peace—just like I did. As I became more successful at learning to master my stress, I decided to help others and to create this niche of intuitive stress management.
WHO IS YOUR IDEAL CLIENT?
My ideal clients are females who are struggling with issues associated with stress such as anxiety, low self-esteem, lack of self-trust, self-criticism, emotional reactivity, poor boundaries and relationship challenges.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A LIFE COACH?
During the darkest, gloomiest and most stress-filled time of my life, I was lucky enough to receive the gift of life coaching. This had a powerful, transformational and positive affect in every area of my life. I wanted to help others so that they did not have to struggle and suffer like I did. My life changed from a state of victimhood, with a mindset of oppression and blame, to excitement and empowerment—and I wish that for everyone!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN COACHING?
My interest in the field of well-being spans over 30 years, I’ve always been seeking powerful and practical solutions for my pain and problems. My transformative experience of having life coaching sessions revolutionized my life from feeling miserable, broken and fueled by drama to one of purpose, peace and possibilities. My practice as a life coach was born over 7 years ago. I learned from the school of hard knocks, as well as from undertaking several certifications in the areas of meditation, stress and anger management, life coaching and
hypnotherapy. And now I’m obsessed with helping others in my role of intuitive stress, anger and life transformation artist. Doctor Maya Angelou inspired me via her famous quote “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” I thought that I had no one to turn to during my then-lonely struggles, and I am dedicated to help others so that they don’t feel as alone as I felt. By the way, you’re not alone and you’re never alone.
HOW DID YOU GET YOUR FIRST CLIENT?
I got my first client while working as a make-up artist. I reached out to models and clients. During our conversations, they would regularly express how stressed out they were. I phoned one of my makeup models who had previously mentioned that she was constantly stressed. We had a few paid sessions together, which were heavily discounted; I was scared she wouldn’t agree if I charged more. In fact, I was afraid that she would not agree to being coached by me. However, she was grateful for my support and went on to post about her results on social media platforms and groups, and even recommended me to her loved ones—and she strongly suggested that I raise my rates.
HOW HAS YOUR COACHING JOURNEY CHANGED YOUR LIFE?
Coaching has boosted my confidence, given me fulfillment and improved my communication skills. It has helped me to create better boundaries and relationships, created less stress, assisted me to develop more emotional intelligence, and enhanced my intuition. Coaching has helped me to find renewed energy, to solve problems, and to go from miserable and gloomy to having a fun, excited outlook on life, and to help others to do the same.
WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BEING A LIFE COACH?
One of the most challenging parts of being a life coach is not having a supportive, like-minded community. I faced criticism, backlash and what I consider projection from a few people who weren’t happy with me changing for the better. I created my Facebook group and book club “Elevate Your Goal Game” for women like me who face similar challenges and who have similar interests.
WHAT IS THE MOST FULFILLING PART OF BEING A LIFE COACH?
I continue to ask questions of myself and to learn daily. I’ve learned to be more patient, encouraging and compassionate to myself and other human beings. Coaching has helped me to be less reactive, to learn to respond instead of having angry outbursts. It has changed how I communicate and benefits my relationships. Coaching helps me to be the best me, which trickles over to my clients and their loved ones and hopefully to others globally.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST INSPIRATIONAL COACHING MOMENT, WITH A CLIENT?
I once met a stranger in my local library who asked me what I was doing. I told her that I was studying life coaching, and that I had been a life coach for several years. This courageous lady then proceeded to ask me if I could teach her everything that I knew. I felt somewhat scared and hesitant, but I remembered that Maya Angelou quote “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” She became my first mentee, and she has had coaching sessions with more than a dozen people. She’s a devout Christian who prays about everything. She has inspired me by telling me that I’m doing God’s work. She says that coaching has changed her relationships with her children, and that her relationships and communication style have improved. She has niched herself as a Christian relationship coach and continues to learn through books and courses. I’m proud of and inspired by her commitment and bravery to ask for what she wanted, and this has opened doors for her. This experience has encouraged me to be laser focused on learning.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COACHING ACTIVITY OR EXERCISE TO DO WITH CLIENTS?
I love asking powerful questions, listening, leading with my heart and using silence. I have found questions useful for unearthing life lessons and discovering solutions as our answers are often within. I have created a self-coaching,
self-healing relationship breakup journal for women struggling to move on from heartbreak. This is based on powerful questions and techniques that I use with my clients, plus personal experience over the years.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST EFFECTIVE STRATEGY FOR FINDING CLIENTS AND/OR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS?
Reaching out to people in my circle has been one of my most effective methods. Also, being human in an AI age. Listening to people’s needs, paying attention, being led by empathy. In the past, I have offered a few free introductory chats that led to several referrals, recommendations and speaking opportunities. I was referred to a local charity, which led to me assisting dozens of people during and after the pandemic, and this continues to lead to referrals and recommendations. Do not be afraid to speak to people in real life. Find out their issues. Offer to help them. Your barista at your favorite coffee shop could become the client who spreads the word and helps to propel your business forward. And I have recently updated my website and will be available on Google’s search engine since I am offering self-help coaching tools and group coaching sessions to more clients.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOURSELF BACK WHEN YOU FIRST DREAMED OF BECOMING A COACH?
The advice that I would give myself back when I first dreamed of becoming a coach is: “Your voice, your experiences and your story matter.” I would have started sooner instead of making excuses as to why I couldn’t do it. As Joel Riviera says in Transformation Academy’s life coach certification, “The world needs what you have to offer.” I had an interest over 20 years ago, but truthfully was focused on excuses and distractions. I’d tell myself to prioritize this life-changing opportunity—which has helped me to assist numerous people and to develop as a better person. Practice and embody coaching. Coach yourself, coach in your imagination, coach scenarios from TV programs, even song lyrics, fictional characters in books. Most importantly, coach real people and get coached yourself! Get books on coaching. Make a few of these books your coaching bibles or like your religious texts. Read them over and over again. Also take courses: Transformation Academy’s courses are affordable and effective, and, since they are always available online, you can take them over and over again or dive in where you feel like exploring.
WHAT IS THE IMPACT YOU WANT TO MAKE IN THIS WORLD?
I have assisted hundreds of clients worldwide and would love to help thousands more. Can you imagine a world
where we are leading with love, less fearful, getting better at managing stress, creating joy, improving our health and generating more positivity? By the way, it’s not about toxic positivity, its reality. And with real positivity, we can create a ripple effect: have fewer internal and external wars, raise the vibration of this planet and touch each other’s hearts and lives.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH TRANSFORMATION COACHING MAGAZINE READERS?
Transformation Academy goes beyond excellence and does invaluable work. If you’re thinking of doing courses with TA, I’d encourage you to run and not walk. Immerse yourself in these priceless, life-enhancing courses. I feel like the trainers are right here with me, holding my hands virtually. Joel Riviera’s personal stories of overcoming challenging life issues are touching and inspiring. I must add that his experience of losing his brother resonates with me having had a similar experience with my own brother. I consider these training courses as gifts made with love. Thank you, Transformation Academy, for all the hard work that you do. Also, my mentor in my head, Sanda Kruger: Your teachings and insights are exactly what I need!
Loving relationships are a
transformational practice
in
which both people see the highest potential in each other.
By Dr. Mark Pitstick, MA, DC
Outstanding relationships of all types—family, friends and significant others—are key parts of radiant living. As famed psychiatrist Karl Menninger, M.D., said, “Love cures people. Both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.” Healthy relationships help us grow toward balance, joy and enlightenment.
A relationship with another person is a sacred privilege to be appreciated. Like a garden, relationships need to be cultivated— and those who nourish fledgling friendships gain flowering results.
A real sense of freedom and openness to growth occurs when another person deeply loves and accepts you. Loving relationships are a transformational practice in which both people see the highest potential in each other.
On this theme, Rev. Eric Butterworth writes in Life is for Loving: “Love is not to be found. It consists not in finding the right person, but in becoming the right person . . . True marriage comes about as two people sense and see in each other something of the divine potential that is always present beyond appearances. This leads to a mutual commitment to help each other mate with one’s God-self.”
You may dimly remember how wonderful relationships are in spiritual dimensions and yearn for a “soul mate” level of connection, a deeply united and joyful intimacy. During a spiritual regression—a visit to celestial realms during deep hypnosis—one woman explained what it looked like when two nonphysical beings are intimate. She described it as a swirling and whirling of intermingled colors and energy. That’s one reason why sex without love is only a fraction of what can be. Sacred lovemaking is a powerful path to transforming every part of you and a wonderful way to feel alive and blissful.
As you go through stages in a healthy relationship, focus on the good in each other instead of amplifying the less desirable points. Most relationships periodically encounter tough times. Strong winds that bend, but don’t break a tree make it stronger and more flexible. Similarly, weathering temporary storms in relationships can make them deeper and richer.
KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
I’m not, however, recommending an unending commitment to any form of relationship if it doesn’t serve you. For instance, some people barely tolerate each other in a marriage that was a mistake in the beginning. I’ve counseled numerous people whose lives were in shambles after decades in an abusive and unloving union.
One elderly woman who was contemplating suicide confessed: “I haven’t loved my husband for 40 years, but we stayed together because that’s what we were taught.” This “we’ll make it work even if it kills us” attitude aptly describes the stress-related illnesses that predominate in long-term negative relationships.
If your relationship lacks harmony, do everything you can to save it. The costs of broken marriages, especially when children are involved, can be devastating. But if a bond is truly unhappy after years of trying, let it go and move on. Life is too short to live in an unfulfilling relationship. Continuing a facade for the sake of following social or religious convention is not worth it. Needless to say, no one should remain in an abusive relationship; physically abused people may not get a second chance to escape. Mental abuse is just as bad due to the invisible emotional wounds that result. When a relationship does end—by death or separation—remember that your heart can only be broken if it’s closed and hardened. Some people remain in a long, self-imposed isolation and experience severe grief. The process can be lighter and briefer than that. Go through a period of mourning, yes, but keep your heart open. Then, when you’re ready, find another partner. There’s more than one fish in the sea and more than one soul mate for each of us. Trust life’s changes and keep living.
SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
Some believe in a twin-flame relationship, in which you meet a person who is the other half of your soul, but there is little evidence of this. Michael Newton, Ph.D., author of Journey of Souls and founder of spiritual regressions, says that he has seen no proof of such a limiting arrangement. Think about it . . . if there is only one true love for you, what if you never meet that person? Or what if he or she dies at an early age or is otherwise unavailable? It doesn’t sound like a very good setup, and I think the Universe is wiser and more flexible than that.
Reports from “the other side” say that we each have dozens of primary soul mates and a greater number of secondary ones. These entities can play the role of loved ones during your temporary earth experience. So you’re not limited to just one “true love” if a romantic relationship ends.
If a relationship “ends” because of death, the good news is that it really doesn’t have to end. You can continue an interdimensional relationship with that person. Many people I have worked with over the years have sheepishly admitted to carrying on a conversation with departed loved ones. There’s no need to be embarrassed about this.
You can telepathically talk with departed loved ones, feel their presence, and—in the inner quiet of your heart—hear their gentle replies. Your loved ones are not a zillion trillion miles away somewhere; they likely are in the same space as you, but their non-physical nature is operating with a higher, finer energy that you may not be able to detect. One key to feeling their presence is to meditate, be relaxed and upbeat so you on are a similar wavelength as they.
You deserve to experience high levels of love in your primary relationship and with all your family and friends. Don’t settle for anything else
10 TIPS FOR DEVELOPING EVOLVED
RELATIONSHIPS
Looking to find that special someone? Having great relationships can be tricky for people on the path to knowing and showing their true nature. Here are some suggestions to help you establish optimal connections on the path to becoming an advanced soul:
1) Be yourself. When you live in alignment with who you really are, you express your uniqueness and special nature. Cultivate your relationships from those who like and love your authentic self.
2) Remember that being alone does not require you to feel lonely. As you increasingly like and love yourself, you’ll enjoy your own company more. Also remember that perceived or actual abandonment issues are a common cause of feeling alone and unworthy of optimal relationships.
3) Recognize your true nature. Taking time to identify with and nourish a relationship with your inner existing self and the Divine makes you less needy and smothering of others. You will be able to enjoy relationships more when you know who you are and why you are here and develop a relationship with the Divine.
4) Use centering practices. Prayer, meditation, yoga, serving others, and quiet time in nature can improve all aspects of your life. This, in turn, will increase attraction to and from others who are similar.
5) Seek kindred spirits. You will find them at places you love and enjoy. This can be especially important if you have had a powerful spiritually transformative experience, as it can be so life-defining that you may want to be around others who had similar experiences or, at least, have great interest in the topic.
6) Make new friends but keep the old. Long-term relationships are priceless. However, it’s also important to
be open and bring new people into your circle. When you meet someone new, look into their eyes, listen to their words, and feel their heart. Give them a chance to share their soul so you can do the same.
7) Know how to “break the ice.” When getting to know someone, superficial talk has a place before inviting deeper discussions. This provides a gauge as to whether or not you should attempt to self-disclose what is most important to you, or whether you should move on.
8) Learn to be a good listener. Not many people really listen during a conversation. Practice this skill, and then ask follow-up questions about what the person just shared. Learning about others is much more interesting and informative than listening to yourself talk about what you already know!
9) Hesitate before taking it personally. It’s important to ground, center, and shield yourself so you don’t take small and unintentional slights personally—especially if you are sensitive and empathetic. It’s also important to remember that nobody is perfect.
10) Use this simple formula for creating optimal relationships. Whether you are looking for a good friend or significant other:
– Pray and/or intend to find this person in the right way and time.
– Write out the attributes you desire in this person. Don’t think about it too much, just let it pour out as you consider the highest possibilities.
– Conduct a fearless introspection and consider: Are you the kind of person who would attract someone you just described above?
– If you aren’t, make inner and outer changes so you are more of a match in body, mind and spirit.
– Frequent places where you are most likely to meet a person for the relationship you desire.
Mark Pitstick, MA, DC is an author, master’s clinical psychologist, holistic chiropractic physician, frequent media guest, and webinar/workshop facilitator. He directs The SoulPhone Foundation and founded Greater Reality Living Groups. Dr. Pitstick can help you know and show—no matter what is happening to or around you— that your earthly experience is a totally safe, meaningful, and magnificent adventure amidst forever. Visit http://www.SoulProof.com for free articles, newsletters and radio interviews with top consciousness experts.
Pathways to Connecting:
Deck 1 Easing In – playful questions to break the ice & have fun!
Deck 2 Getting Closer – thought-provoking questions to get to know each other better . . . including ourselves.
Deck 3 Deepening Conversation – Insightful questions that invite sharing experiences and reflections on life and relationships.
Deck 4 Daring to Divulge – Provocative questions that spark deeper conversations and encourage meaningful connections.
Personal confirmations of “Most Benevolent Outcomes.”
By Jo Mooy
In March 2023, I wrote an article about “Most Benevolent Outcomes” (MBO) for this magazine. It told the story of how this phrase came to be, and how it’s used as a helpful prayer when individuals are faced with any difficult personal situation. Many know about the prayer because there are over 1 million entries on Google about it. But I’m not sure how many take it seriously.
MBO is a practice my partner and I do daily. Before getting out of bed, gratitude is invoked first. Then, anticipating the day, we ask for the Most Benevolent Outcome in all our endeavors. We have no idea what’s the most benevolent outcome, so we leave the actual outcome to the Universal Consciousness pervading everything. The Most Benevolent Outcome is not a let’s toss-it-out-there kind of mantra. Rather, it’s a specific, unique prayer that connects to that Universal Consciousness, and it’s fueled by the strong belief that whatever the endeavor, we will absolutely achieve the best outcome.
The practice itself is so simple that its effects may be deceiving, or the benevolent outcomes are discounted completely. In fact, some say it sounds
like a bunch of “woo-woo” and dismiss it outright. But opinions can be changed with specific examples of incredible outcomes that have occurred after invoking the prayer. And the outcomes can be huge and life-changing, or they are simply a confirmation of the practice. So, let’s look at two recent MBOs that we were personally involved with!
MBO No1: Early one morning the phone rang. The call was from a close friend who was a mesa-carrier and spiritual practitioner. Maggie had moved from the large city she’d lived in her whole life to a very small rural town in the boonies. It was a long distance from what she called “civilization.” In fact, all the large-city amenities she was used to, like specialized doctors, spiritual centers, physical therapists and the like were nonexistent in the little town. But she managed to find a local man named Greg who was keeping her 30-year-old air conditioner (AC) running. The urgent call that morning was about the ancient AC. It had stopped running, and the Georgia heat and humidity was making her sick. She’d been told it was too old to be repaired, and no parts to fix it were available. Replacing the AC and the companion heat pump would cost $25,000. She was frantic, as she didn’t
have that kind of money and had no options for getting the funds. She asked that we put the AC in our Reiki Prayer Box and that the money show up somehow. We suggested she ask for the Most Benevolent Outcome and let it unfold.
Twenty-four hours later she called back. Local guy Greg had driven to Alabama on his day off. There, he found another man who could fabricate the fan motor part. He purchased it and showed up at Maggie’s house on Saturday morning, where he installed the handcrafted part. In moments, the ancient AC sprang to life. Instead of spending $25,000, Greg handed her a bill for $205.10, which covered parts and labor. In 24 hours, without breaking a sweat, the Most Benevolent Outcome had been realized for Maggie.
MBO No. 2: During the torrential rains of Hurricane Debby, we learned that the home of one of the members in our spiritual circle was flooded. While waiting for a FEMA representative to assess the damages, an urgent call went out to the community to help her salvage what could be saved. Women (many of them seniors) arrived with boxes, tape and bubble wrap. Working in shifts over several days, they packed up the pots, pans, dishes and her other precious items and took them to
friends’ garages for safekeeping. These older women couldn’t move the heavier furniture, so that was a major chore still needing a most benevolent resolution.
The next morning, our friend noticed a man sitting in a truck staring at her home. After a while, she went out to ask if he was lost. He said, “You look like you need help!” The pent-up emotions she was carrying broke loose. Weeping, she told him about the loss of her home, and that she was trying to save the furniture but needed help moving it to storage. The man handed her a card and told her, “I can help with that.” Dalen was from an organization called Christian
Disaster Relief that responded to people in need during natural disasters like hurricanes. After the floodwaters go down, Dalen would drive around neighborhoods and wherever “Spirit told him to stop, he stopped.” She asked him how he knew to stop at her house. Dalen replied, “I knew in my heart. Something happens in my heart that I can’t explain, and I know where to stop.”
As it turned out, Dalen arranged to come the next day with four young men to pack up and move her furniture into storage. He told her they would also come back when the appraisers were done to rip out the carpeting, cabinets
and drywall that were water damaged. All this help was offered by volunteers who took no money for their efforts. They live according to the creed from Galatians on their website: Therefore, as we have the opportunity, let us do good unto all people. They did by responding in her time of need with the Most Benevolent Outcome. This is how it works. Believe in your soul that the Universe has your back. Affirm the prayer that all things will happen for the most benevolent outcome. Be grateful for what comes your way. And when you have a chance to pay it forward—and you have the opportunity—do good unto all people.
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
When used with mindfulness, dowsing can provide an ancient solution to a modern problem.
By Anthony Talmage
In a world that often feels like it’s spinning out of control, do you feel trapped in a whirlwind of overthinking, where anxious thoughts are never far away, and the pressures of life leave you mentally exhausted? What if there were an ancient, almost forgotten tool, that could provide an antidote to the mental frenzy? One that would sharpen your focus and quieten your mind? I have news for you: There is such a tool—it’s called a pendulum, and it’s used in an art called dowsing.
Now, I know what you might be thinking— dowsing? Isn’t that the way people used to find water with forked sticks? And yes, you would be right. Historically, dowsers have been associated with locating underground water sources. But there’s so much more to this ancient skill—it connects us with our deep, inner self, in a meditative state usually only achieved by Zen Buddhists after years of training.
Coupling this mental state with the modern miracle of mindfulness provides a unique way of extricating ourselves from the turmoil of uncontrollable, anxious thoughts. It allows us to be fully present in the moment, aware of our thoughts, feelings and surroundings without judgment. The pendulum and mental condition it creates are the perfect partners for mindful meditation.
Some of you may know that I’m a dowser; I’ve even written a book on it. When I first started exploring how dowsing could enhance mindfulness, I discovered something remarkable: The very act of using a pendulum automatically focuses your attention like a laser. It grounds you, pulling your thoughts away from the mental chatter, guiding you into the present moment.
For those of us who struggle with overthinking, dowsing provides a unique solution. How often do we find ourselves going around in circles with no clear way ahead? In my research, I discovered dowsing offers a simple yet profound way to cut through this mental noise. And the even more amazing thing is it’s free—well almost. What I mean is you don’t have to buy an expensive crystal on a gold chain to gain maximum effect. Any weight on a string will do the same job just as effectively—a ring at the end of some cotton, a nut on a piece of string, a lump of lead on a few inches of fishing line—all these would be suitable. However, there is a small cost—your time and patience in learning how to dowse effectively. No, it doesn’t need a special gift; it’s like riding a bicycle. Almost everyone can do it, it just takes practice.
Once you’ve mastered the art, imagine holding a pendulum in your hand, asking yourself a question, and watching as the swinging weight answers, responding to the subtle shifts in your own energy. The act itself pulls you out of your head and into your body. The process is grounding—suddenly, instead of swirling thoughts, you’re focused on the movement of the pendulum, the weight of it in your hand, the sensation of your feet on the floor. You’re fully present, fully here. And in that presence, the mental clutter fades away.
What’s more, as dowsing facilitates bypassing the overactive left brain, the right brain takes over offering access to a deeper part of yourself— the intuitive mind. While the practice of mindfulness teaches us to observe our thoughts, dowsing takes it a step further and puts us directly in touch with our own inner wisdom.
In today’s turbo-charged world, where our mental health is constantly being tested, dowsing
could be the very tool we need to bring balance and calm back into our lives.
For women, especially, who often find themselves juggling multiple roles— mother, partner, career woman, friend— dowsing provides a space to slow down, reflect and reconnect. It offers a moment to step away from the demands of life and simply be. In that moment, with pendulum in hand, you create a bridge between the chaos of modern living and the serenity of a gentle, quiet mind.
And, as a bonus, while you are swinging your pendulum you can ask yourself questions, seeking clarity on issues bothering you. It’s a process that feels less like overanalyzing and more like listening. It typically involves first asking the pendulum to show you “yes”, “no” and “maybe” responses and then proceeding to inquiry.
Many people I’ve worked with have found this process particularly helpful in navigating stress, anxiety and even indecision. By incorporating dowsing into their mindfulness practice, they not only find clarity in their thoughts but also develop a deeper emotional understanding.
At the heart of mindfulness and dowsing lies a simple truth: we all have the capacity for inner peace. Yet, in the chaos of 21st Century life, we often lose sight of it. Dowsing acts as a compass, pointing us back to that place of calm and clarity. It’s a practice that offers more than just mental quiet—it opens the door to greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and, ultimately, a deeper connection with ourselves.
Anthony Talmage’s latest book Mindfulness and the Pendulum, available on Amazon. Anthony is also author of four books in his Psychic Mind series, Dowse Your Way To Psychic Power, In Tune With The Infinite Mind, Unlock The Psychic Powers Of Your Unconscious Mind and How To Crack the Cosmic Code all available in Kindle, printed and audio versions from Amazon. He also covers more of the above themes in his podcast, available absolutely free. Just click on this link to listen or download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1742930
Photo by Sofia Holmberg on Unsplash
The symphony of life.
By Clare Care
REWIND
As the seasons have changed and the trees are bare, the end of the year can be a time of reflection and intention. While recollecting the past, it is important to acknowledge the things that have made us smile, and to celebrate our achievements. This could be spiritual enlightenment, success in the workplace, memories with family or helping others. Anything that has ignited your passion for living is a great indicator of personal growth and happiness. It is vital to let go of things that have not served you in order to pave the way for fresh new beginnings. If things did not work out or feel right, then accept the change as a positive choice. Always trust your intuition, as it is your key to unlocking the right door. Reminiscing also helps us understand there are wheels within wheels. Life is long,
yet life is short. We are individual, but we are one.
FAST FORWARD
Looking ahead can make it easier to set goals. What would you like to achieve in the coming year? What do you want to receive? Visualization will help with this process. Being mindful and grounded can help you work out what you should be doing. If you are not happy with your job, then consider steps to change your career. If you are not happy in your relationship, then question why that might be. If you have encountered disagreements with friends or family, look to how this might be resolved. Take ownership of your actions and act with integrity. Remove the things that bring your energy levels down and replace them with things that make your heart sing. If you are not sure what that is then try new experiences; change your eating habits, go to a dance class, sing your favorite song at a karaoke, jog around the
block, paint a picture, smile more, appreciate the small things. New habits can bring good fortune. We are never too old to learn a new skill. Having a growth mindset can keep you young. Quiet meditation can help your inner thoughts surface to set new intentions. This can be super-charged around the time of the New Moon. Fortunately, there are two New Moon’s this calendar month—double strength wishing! Use the energy of the Black New Moon in Capricorn, at the very end of the year on December 30th, to boost your manifestations.
PAUSE AND PLAY
And finally, presence; living in the now is a powerful way to understand how our perception creates our reality. As we appreciate the moments each new day offers, pausing for gratitude will assist your exciting new journey. What will your New Year bring? Be brave, be bold, the time is now. Press play— you can write your own symphony!
Clare Care is a presenter, author and singer. She is also a Happiness and Spiritual Life Coach who loves to help others live their best life! Her book, Happiness is Happening; 52 Ways to High Vibe! is an essential guide to finding your inner joy and is available on Amazon. Her podcast, Nourish Your Think Tank, has interviews with music legends and musings on life’s good vibrations. She hosts a weekly early breakfast and drive time show on NLive Radio. Clare fronts a function band and regularly performs at parties and corporate events. To enquire about coaching or online singing lessons go to https://www.clarecarepresenter.com.
Solidity, space and time are all projections of consciousness in the theater of life.
By Owen Waters
Your physical body exists at a specific location in space and time. In order to relocate physically, you have to travel to the new location. Your mind, however, is free to roam to different locations and even to other points in time. In recent decades, Remote Viewing— the mental viewing of remote locations—has been developed into a highly disciplined method of obtaining information from other locations in time and space.
Many people have experienced their own versions of this skill in the form of precognition or déjà vu, where scenes that you suddenly recognize in your life are scenes that you had previously viewed while in another state of consciousness.
Déjà vu occurs because you, as a soul, preplanned the major themes of your life before you were born. You chose the time, the place and your parents to set a life plan in motion that would explore the desired themes. Such pre-planning gave rise to the occurrence of related, meaningful events in your life which may have given you the impression that pre-destiny does exist.
To a degree, destiny does exist. The major themes of your life are pre-planned—by you—ahead of time. As you pass through life, certain names, places, people and activities resonate with a certain specialness in your consciousness. It’s almost as if you knew these events once before, but you can’t quite remember when or where. That is so-called destiny, unfolding into your life along the lines of pre-planned, pre-viewed events.
In the phenomenon called déjà vu, this previewing occurred either during your pre-life planning or in a recent, out-of-body, dream-state where, in order to help yourself remain on-purpose, you reviewed the important, upcoming events in your life.
Your soul, or inner self, has the capability not only to see but to BE in different locations in space and time. Physical life is a projection of consciousness, which appears to be solid, which appears to be fixed in location, and which appears to run along a linear timeline.
Solidity, space and time are all projections of consciousness in the theater of life. They are nowhere near as fixed as we have been led to believe.
When a particularly vivid example of déjà vu occurs, it is not just the recall of a recent dream, it is more likely to be a real-time connection with your inner self—your complete consciousness— when you were planning this lifetime of experience.
Your inner self can look into how a plan of action would work out by connecting with the actual event at the time and space location where the event will occur. It can be a little disorienting to be living your regular life and suddenly have a brief connection with your inner self as it was working through the planning stage of your life many years ago, before you were born.
In fact, you can come out of such a contact with your complete, inner self-consciousness wondering—just for a split-second—where you are, and what the date is today! Such an experience is an excellent example of the wide-ranging consciousness of your inner self. It can relocate to and directly experience other locations in space and time.
As you progress in the development of your consciousness, you will acquire more and more of the attributes of the expanded consciousness of your
complete, inner self. Your daily consciousness is a tight focus, a subset, of your complete consciousness. That daily, waking consciousness is now expanding to incorporate more of the capabilities that you already possess within your complete, inner self.
Now that The Shift to the New Reality is occurring, this type of inner development is accelerating rapidly. As time passes, you will become more and more capable of perceiving other locations in time and space.
A fascinating exercise: Next time you’re in a good meditation session, tune into your future life 300 years from now. Among people who are interested in their likely future, 300 years from now is quite a productive target time. You may be incarnate, maybe not. You may be on planet Earth, maybe not. You may be an Earth human, maybe not. What will you find? Just shift your focus to 300 years in the future and do the usual progression protocol: Look down at your feet, look around you, rise up in the air for a wider perspective of where you are, and ask for impressions of what will be important to you at that time in your future.
Makes you curious, doesn’t it?…
iNFINITE BEING
with Owen K. Waters
Owen Waters is author of the Indie award-winning book, Spirituality Made Simple and 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
Walking through the woods a few weeks back, I paused to take in the beautiful kaleidoscope of oranges, reds and yellows everywhere I looked. It was nearing the end of autumn, and it’s as if the Universe changed its palette from blues and greens to Nature’s finest jewel tones. I constantly stopped to look, trying to not photograph every single thing…instead just taking it all in, because soon it would all be over. These vibrant colors would lose their potency, turn brown and fall.
Some might say the leaves are dying, but I think they are only beginning again. Not as chlorophyll vessels or oxygen producers, but as food and shelter for the animals and ground below. The cycle of life continues with Nature contracting, then expanding again.
The sheer beauty of the woods took my breath away, and I knew that this experience was food for my hungry soul. To be surrounded by what was real, what was true, what was present in the moment instead of in the past or future, was just what the doctor ordered.
You see, for a while now, I’d been feeling rather blue. Easy excuses evaded me; it seemed to be a little bit of everything…the U.S. election, a friend’s illness, and all the pesky, bothersome things that had taken hold of my attention. I needed
that walk in the woods and the sustenance of Nature to remind me of what’s important.
What I realized was that GRATITUDE had gone on vacation, and I hadn’t noticed. I was too busy reading about doom and gloom, forgetting how lucky I was, missing the opportunities to show love and feel joy. I was down and no amount of reasoning was going to pick me up.
The woods, though, seemed to know what I needed. The quiet, the magic, the unerring message that this, too, is life. It’s all life and it’s all worth living – the ups and downs, the questions and uncertainty. The woods seemed to say, “Be here now; trust yourself and the process.”
When we can be with our discomfort instead of ignoring or pushing it away, we start to realize it for what it is – a temporary passenger on a southbound train. It will move on…we will forgive and forget; we will heal and we will find our North Star again.
Many things can be our North Star—our way home and guiding light. For me, it shines brightest when I’m with the people I love. It guides me when I’m teaching, writing or hiking.
My North Star beckoned when I saw my husband walking toward me after finishing his threeday solo hike. It shone as I walked in
the woods and felt its beauty wrap around me; it came into view when my gratitude resurfaced, and I stood in appreciation of the small, innumerable things that fill my cup every single day. I felt the light return, and I knew that my trust in the Universe had come back.
I think, sometimes, we forget that we are tender human beings who occasionally get tugged off-center. We try to be strong and make ourselves impenetrable, but we are just mere mortals. When things happen, it’s important to be kind to ourselves.
Like Nature’s seasons, there will be times of light and times of darkness—and it’s all okay. Everything in life contracts and expands in its time. There is nothing wrong with snuggling up with a blanket (or your favorite person or pet), and just being where you are for a little while without feeling the need to change it. As our hearts and our souls find their way through trust and gratitude, we will rise again, stronger and with more empathy for ourselves and others.
If you are ever feeling down, anxious or afraid, look for your North Star. Remember what it is that grounds you, makes you smile and leads you back to your center. The beauty of the North Star is that it doesn’t shift with the wind. It is steadfast and always there.
The Yoga of Life
with Mary Boutieller
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
Feeling safe and supported are important deciding factors when it comes to assessing whether to take a risk to learn and grow.
By Lisa Cedrone
When I’m on a river, some days are much better than others, but I’ve come to understand that they are all perfect in their own ways—when I feel safe and supported in my learning and personal growth.
Whitewater kayaking has become a personal metaphor for creating strong, positive ritual in the second half of life. The wisdom gained from working hard to develop progressive skills—after starting this journey in my mid-50s—and learning to respect and connect with the mighty power of nature have become invaluable for building resilience, perseverance and patience as I grow into my authentic self.
I’ll give you an example of how this works. Last summer, I attended an event called Women’s Paddlefest at Nantahala Outdoor Center, near Bryson City, NC, which was an incredible opportunity to meet other women in the paddling community, many of whom I had only crossed paths with online as a member of a kayaking community.
Everything started out great—especially Saturday’s trip on the Tuckasegee River Gorge in Dillsboro, NC, with a group of women from my home paddling club, Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts. It’s one of my favorite Class II whitewater runs, and conditions were perfect!
And then Saturday night it started raining. It rained…and rained… and rained some more.
It was still pouring when I woke up Sunday—the day I signed up to paddle my first full Class II-III trip
on the lower Nantahala River. Conditions were far from perfect, and I still couldn’t roll my kayak upright if I flipped over, but I decided to go anyway because I paddled part of this river section several times the summer before, and, in preparation, I did this same shorter run with friends the day before Women’s Paddlefest started.
But the river was high and fast from all that rain, and just after paddling out into the current at the put-in with almost 30 other boaters—which made me extremely nervous—my glasses fogged up and I couldn’t see much of anything. I paddled straight into a hole (a hydraulic feature where water pours over a rock and flows back upstream) at the very first rapid, Patton’s Run, which is a Class II+. That was my first swim; my boat rolled to the right and I had to release my spray skirt and exit the boat. It was cold, with the air temperature around 60 degrees and the water at 50 degrees…and I forgot my brandnew waterproof “dry suit” at home, so I wasn’t exactly dressed for a fullbody immersion. It was intimidating, but there were at least five instructors in the group and many experienced paddlers, all of whom where right there to help get me to riverbank and drain my boat quickly.
My next swim happened halfway through the eight-plus-mile paddle, near a Class II rapid called Delebar’s Rock. Again, I couldn’t see through my foggy glasses and, as we turned the bend to enter a drop between two large rocks, I hit the rock on the right, flipped, caught my foot, and
lost my water boot while I was coming out of the boat. Honestly, I was in tears as I was pulled up to the bank paddling on the back of someone else’s boat. At this point, I decided to take my glasses off and gave them to a friend to put in her drybag. But again, I was safe and surrounded by helping hands, and I got back in the boat, which someone in the group kindly drained—and, thankfully, my boot was still wedged in the bow.
In the end, I felt supported enough to attempt my first run of Nantahala Falls, the last rapid of the day and a tricky Class III+ at that water level. Despite my fear and a less-thanperfect mindset, I knew there were multiple safety boaters at the bottom of the falls, and I was sandwiched in a subgroup between two experienced paddlers, so I followed the lead boater down. I did manage to make the line down the tongue (main outflow) of the rapid before I went over on my right side as I hit the wave from a hole at the bottom. A paltry triumph in an otherwise miserable performance for my PFD (personal first descent), I thought at the time. However, I later realized my mindset needed a HUGE adjustment. I tried something extremely hard under less-than-ideal conditions and learned from it—setting myself up for success in the future.
Was I embarrassed? Yes. Was I vulnerable? Absolutely. However, I felt safe and supported—and I realized these are the most important deciding factors for me on the river and in life when it comes to assessing whether to take a risk that can help me learn and
Author Lisa Cedrone on the Tuckasegee River Gorge in Dillsboro, NC.
grow. And it wasn’t just the safety boaters that mattered; it also was the emotional and community support that came from this group of women paddlers.
THE NEXT STEP
Later in the season, I was back in Bryson City for a weeklong paddling festival, and I decided to focus on the lower Nantahala River the entire time I was there.
My goal was to learn the rapids (the lines) and work through my fears still lingering from that fateful rainy day. But I decided to hold off on running the falls again until I took a clinic on the lines at the end of the week—despite friends pushing me, saying: “Just try it again.” I knew I didn’t have enough knowledge, and, even if made it through successfully, it would be random chance. It just didn’t make sense to me from a risk management standpoint.
Trying something “blind” once with support can help me overcome fear of the unknown and provide the launchpad for progress, but I personally need to develop a pattern of learning—a ritual that builds on understanding fundamentals first and then honing my skills in a safe and supported environment. And from this comes the wisdom: the ability to use knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments over time.
Lisa Cedrone currently serves as the editor of Transformation Coaching Magazine and was the executive director of the C. G. Jung Society of Sarasota from 2016 until 2022. Lisa also spent 15 years as an editor and editor-in-chief for two of the largest business-to-business publishers in the United States. Her universal worldview changed following a profound near-death experience in 2002, during which she was given the opportunity to come back to our world and finish her learning journey in this life, which includes learning to “combat roll” her whitewater kayak. Contact Lisa by email at lisa@transformationacademy.com
How making a crock full of green sweet pickles can teach us leadership principles.
By Darrel L. Hammon
A few years ago, I resurrected my mother’s famous green sweet pickle recipe and made some! Along the way, I realized that making these pickles is a lot like practicing principles of leadership. So I had to ask, “What does making a crock full of pickles have to do with leadership?”
It’s about change—I remembered how good those pickles were when I was a kid. When my mother passed away, the making of the pickles died with her. I decided I wanted pickles, so I had to change the “woe-is-me-my-mother-is-deadand-no-one-can-make-her-green-sweet-picklesever-again” attitude. I just pivoted and decided to resurrect the making of her famous recipe. Change and pivoting happen all the time, and we must be prepared for it when it happens or when we strive to make it happen.
It’s about reading a recipe of time past and revising it to meet the needs of today—My mother loved to write in cursive as do I, but her cursive at the time she was writing was a bit hard to read. I spent some time trying to decipher what she meant. Yes, I had to schedule a “consult” with my sister to make sure I knew what her actual directions were. It’s not a terrible thing to reach out to others, particularly experts, to help us along the way. The overall outcome was better than I thought it was going to be. I was prepared for disaster, and, thankfully, it didn’t happen.
It’s about reading between the lines— My mother’s recipe has specific things that she
used to do to make the pickles. But because she knew exactly what to do, she left out a few important steps that I had to improvise and review. Plus, I had to reach out to my sister for another “consult” to make sure I was on the right track. Many times, we know what needs to be done, but we also have to read between the lines to make sure we create a holistic process or view of what we ultimately want to happen.
It’s about patience—Washing, soaking, cutting, washing, soaking, and even more soaking for almost 30 days. More often than not, we have to have patience as we wait for something to mature or allow our creativity to take shape within our organization. Success doesn’t happen immediately. It takes time and lots of patience.
It’s about scraping off the mold—At one point in the pickle-making process, I had to scrape off a little mold that had begun to grow on top of the wooden lid. While the mold looked terrifyingly gross, it didn’t affect the ultimate outcome. Rather, it made me trust the process my mother began over 60 years ago and understand that scraping mold was just part of that process. Processes that don’t work sometimes surface and need to be scraped off, changed, revised, and even tossed for our successful movement forward to continue.
It’s about appreciating the past and working toward the future—I appreciated that my mother had introduced me to her famous pickles years ago. While her pickles went away when she died, that didn’t stop me from looking to the future and how I was going to make those same pickles again with maybe a bit of difference. I knew she could do it, and she
taught me that I could do things, too. I guess the strategic planning formula of P + F = PR (Past + Future = the Present) works to create success.
It’s about adding a bit of food coloring—My mother always added green food coloring to her famous green sweet pickles. I decided to do the same, only I didn’t add as much. Amazingly, they tasted the same, but they looked great in the bottles. Often, we must insert a bit of coloring into the mix to make it look good and maybe a bit more palatable—but this doesn’t change the overall outcome.
It’s about taking something from its natural state and creating something incredible—Many people don’t like cucumbers (a.k.a. “cukes”). I grew cukes, nurtured, harvested them, cut them up, let them soak for weeks in a brine mixture, and then made these delicious green sweet pickles with a tinge of tanginess. It was wonderful to watch the transformation of common cukes into something uncommon and delicious in its own way. Our lives and organizations can grow the same way as we nurture them along and turn them into something that is possibly even better.
Next time you want to make pickles or anything, think about how it relates to your leadership and how you are transitioning, creating, changing and pivoting along the way.
Darrel L. Hammon has been dabbling in writing in a variety of genres since his college days, having published poetry, academic and personal articles/essays, a book titled Completing Graduate School Long Distance (Sage Publications), and a picture book, The Adventures of Bob the Bullfrog: Christmas Beneath a Frozen Lake (Outskirts Press). He also was the editor of the Journal of Adult Education (Mountain Plains Adult Education Association). Most of his essay/article writing has focused on topics about growing up, leadership, self-awareness, motivation, marriage/dating, and educational topics. Some of these articles/essays are in Spanish because Darrel is bilingual in Spanish/English, having lived in Chile, Dominican Republic, and southern California, and having worked with Latino youth and families all of his professional life in higher education. He has two blogs, one for personal writing at http://www.darrelhammon.blogspot.com/ and one for his consulting/life coaching business (http://www.hammonconsults.blogspot.com/).
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WHAT
What is a Lead Magnet?
IS A LEAD MAGNET? WHAT IS A LEAD MAGNET?
Tap into this essential tool for attracting and converting potential customers.
By Christine Morse
In the world of digital marketing, the term “lead magnet” often comes up as a critical tool for attracting potential customers. But what exactly is a lead magnet, and why is it so important for your marketing strategy?
A lead magnet is a valuable piece of content or an enticing offer that you provide to your target audience in exchange for their contact information, typically an email address. The primary goal of a lead magnet is to generate leads—people who are interested in your products or services and may eventually become paying customers.
TYPES OF LEAD MAGNETS
Lead magnets can take many forms, depending on your business and the needs of your audience. Here are some common types:
1) Guides and ebooks: These are comprehensive resources that provide in-depth information on a particular topic. For example, if you run a fitness business, an ebook titled 10 Easy Workouts to Do at Home could attract potential clients interested in fitness tips.
2) Checklists and Cheat Sheets: These are concise, easy-to-digest pieces of content that help users accomplish a specific task. A checklist for “Starting Your First Blog” would be useful for aspiring bloggers.
3) Webinars and Workshops: Hosting a live or recorded session where you share valuable insights can be a powerful way to attract leads. These events allow you to
engage directly with your audience and demonstrate your expertise.
4) Templates and Toolkits: Providing ready-to-use templates, such as social media content calendars or budget spreadsheets, can save your audience time and effort, making them more likely to exchange their contact information for the resource.
5) Free Trials and Samples: Offering a free trial of your product or a sample of your service can entice potential customers to give your offering a try, making them more likely to commit to a purchase in the future.
WHY LEAD MAGNETS ARE IMPORTANT
Lead magnets are crucial because they help you build a list of potential customers who have expressed interest in your business. This list is a valuable asset, as it allows you to:
• Nurture Relationships: Once you have a potential customer’s contact information, you can nurture the relationship through email marketing, providing more value and building trust over time.
• Segment Your Audience: By offering different lead magnets for different segments of your audience, you can tailor your marketing efforts to meet the specific needs and interests of each group.
• Increase Conversions: A well-crafted lead magnet attracts highly targeted leads who are more likely to convert into paying customers, boosting your overall sales and revenue.
CREATING AN EFFECTIVE LEAD MAGNET
To create an effective lead magnet, follow these key steps:
1) Understand Your Audience: Know what your target audience values and needs. Conduct surveys and research, or analyze your existing customer data to gather insights.
2) Provide Real Value: Ensure that your lead magnet offers genuine value and solves a problem for your audience. The more valuable and relevant it is, the more likely people will be to exchange their contact information for it.
3) Make it Accessible: Ensure that your lead magnet is easy to access and download. A complicated process can deter potential leads from completing the exchange.
4) Promote it: Use various marketing channels to promote your lead magnet, such as your website, social media and email campaigns. Make sure it’s visible and enticing to your target audience.
In conclusion, a lead magnet is an essential tool for attracting and converting potential customers. By offering valuable content or incentives in exchange for contact information, you can build a list of leads that you can nurture and convert into loyal customers.
Christine Morse has over 20 years of experience in marketing, team leadership, client relations and sales with companies such as Herman Miller, Amway International, Spectrum Health, Avid Marketing, Wyoming Kentwood Chamber of Commerce, and several disability network nonprofits. She formed Avid Alliance in 2009, which is focused on helping people to understand how beneficial it is to use free and low-cost tools for excellent branding and business expansion. Christine excels at providing strategic counsel and is a business growth implementor with a focus on marketing and sales. She has helped thousands of people to learn about identifying their ideal client and competitors, realizing their strengths and weaknesses to determine which tactics will work best for quick business growth. She also donates her time and energy towards many nonprofit organizations which contribute to the sustainability of this community. Visit her website at https://www.avidmarketingalliance.com
