Thank you to all who entered the scholarship contest for The Coaching Gym!

After careful deliberation, the guest judges and I are proud to announce Shana Einhorn as the recipient of the Full Scholarship!  We are equally as excited to announce that the winner of the partial-scholarship is Josiane!  (I will be in contact with you both in the next day or so to give you all the details and get you set-up and ready to go.)

There was no way I was going to be able to choose on my own. I want to work with ALL of you. Fortunately I had an ace team for a scholarship committee.  Special thanks to Fabeku Fatunmise (sound shaman), Curt Rice Ph.D (University Vice President/Norway), Allison Waggoner (attorney/HR Director) and Elizabeth Moorhead (ESL Teacher) for their analysis, careful consideration and willingness to help out.

You’ve heard about The Coaching Gym.

You want to become a member of The Coaching Gym.

You want some support.  I hear you!

Tonight is the last chance to enter to win a full or partial scholarship to The Coaching Gym.

To enter:

Tell me a little why you want to participate in the Coaching Gym in the comments section (on the Coaching Gym Page)  and what you believe the difference of having me coach you will make in your professional and/or personal life.

Remember, the Coaching Gym is ‘cut to the chase’ and all about solutions.  Why is it for you?

I will review your responses with my committee (aka- some trusted cyber-friends over cyber-tea) and I will announce the winners tomorrow!  Good luck og lykke til!

I’m running a no-cost, anyone-can-participate, Mini-Coaching Gym

Friday, August, 27th, 11am-2pm PDT.

The Mini-No Cost-Coaching Gym is open from 11AM-2PM PDT.
You can call or Skype in from anywhere on the globe.

If you want support, help, a sounding board and, well, coaching on any topic, just call or Skype in to the numbers provided for a 10-15 minute LASER-SESSION.

Register to receive the call-in or Skype numbers and an outline of how to use the Mini-Coaching Gym.  That’s it!
(You’ll also receive my occasional preview newsletter,which if it doesn’t delight, you may easily unsubscribe.)
My little gift to you!  I hope you like it.

To participate in the no-cost Coaching Gym, click on “Add to Cart”, which will lead you to a quick registration.  You will receive call-in and Skype numbers and an outline of how the Mini-Coaching Gym works.  You will also receive my occasional preview newsletter, which if not delighted, you can cancel anytime.

Yes.  It’s no-cost.

The enthusiasm for the Coaching Gym has been great, if not humbling. Thank you.

There are so many more people who want to participate but some have mentioned it’s not in the financial cards right now.  I get it.

Not so long ago I won a scholarship to Andrea J. Lee’s “Wealthy Thought Leader” conference in Vancouver.  (Thank you Alexis Neely!) It was a turning point in my health, after the bulk of the Lyme Disease messines (pre-relaspse), a wonderful way to reconnect with my work and the boost I needed.  On so many levels.

SO- it’s time for a little more Pay It Forward.

I’m offering a full scholarship and a partial scholarship to the Coaching Gym (September 1st-December 15th).

Here’s how to enter:

Tell me a little why you want to participate in the Coaching Gym in the comments section (on the Coaching Gym Page)  and what you believe the difference of having me coach you will make in your professional and/or personal life. Remember, the Coaching Gym is ‘cut to the chase’ and all about solutions.  Why is it for you?

I will review your responses with my committee (aka- some trusted cyber-friends over cyber-tea) and I will announce the winners on my blog on August 31st. Good luck!

Thanks for checking in with me.

So, there was a fork in the road.  And I’m taking it!  In a big, unexpected way.  I look forward to sharing (including my new website by the fantastically talented Amanda Farough, an incredible project with a cadre of soulful writers and creative leaders, etc… ) more and more.  I’ll start doing that in bits and pieces, beginning this week, with a very, very fun and useful announcement.

I’ll (nearly) always give a head’s up first to my newsletter subscribers.  If you’d like to be in on the previews, be in my advanced notice/special offers you can register for the newsletter on the right-hand side of the screen. If you’d rather find your information here, a little later, that works too.  Just want to make sure you know your options.

I’m just finishing putting finishing touches on the newsletter and it will go out within a few hours.  In any event, thanks for stopping by and I welcome you to join me for the new ride.  It’s going to be a trip!

With gratitude,

Randi

It’s been awhile. Yes indeed.  Unless you were registered for the “Business as Lover Teleclass”, you haven’t heard from me.   What I’m happy to report is that I’m largely recovered from a substantial illness that knocked me out for most of the fall and winter.  This spring has afforded me more energy and now I’m nearly back to my regular self.  Yay!  So, how are you?

I’ll write more about this (and its gift) in the future but want to let you know about an offer I put together for you NOW: The Down and Dirty Sessions. Please listen to your heart to see if this feel right for you.

WHAT:  The Down and Dirty Sessions

- Two 30 minute, laser-focused coaching sessions to get to your truth, get you unstuck and into action.  It’s a 1-2 knockout punch!

- Excellent for making a tough decision, difficult conversations, relationship challenges, getting out of the stuck, re-energizing work or a relationship.  I’m not afraid to get down to your truth and get our hands dirty getting you what you want or where you need to be.

- $100 for both sessions if booked by May 30th; $125 for both sessions after May 30th (75% off my regular rate)

WHO: Open to new AND returning clients.

WHEN: The Down and Dirty Sessions are a limited-time offer.  Offer is good through June 10th (You can use your sessions now or save them for later).

I’m not into traditional marketing efforts where scarcity ploys are thrown about.  I have a limited number of Down and Dirty Sessions (20) because I have a small window of time and will devote everything to these sessions.

WHY: I’m kissing à la carte 1:1 coaching goodbye! This is the last opportunity to work with me in this format and I want to give you a special offer to thank you for sticking by me during my recovery.

HOW: You can purchase your sessions here. After your purchase you’ll receive a link to self-schedule your sessions online (it’s confidential).  You’ll receive a short questionnaire from me to complete prior to your first session so we can maximize our efforts.  All sessions are via phone or Skype

” Matter at each level of complexity appears to consist of two interdependent, non-identical elements in dynamic interaction and in integral relation to each other.  It appears that an interacting, dynamic, asymmetrical binary relationship is the fundamental module of order in the cosmos.  I have the impression that the interactions in these systems underlie all phenomenon in nature.  The most fundamental phenomena in the universe is relationship. It then becomes possible to recognize the underlying unity in all the diversity of the phenomena of life.”

~Jonas Salk

I had such a lovely response to my drawing that I decided to make it a monthly feature!

Each month all subscribers to my newsletter (new and current) will be entered into a drawing.

The Prize: Two Coaching Sessions  (30-45 minutes each) A laser, leadership or difficult conversation coaching session- your call!  One call to get clear and take action and then a follow up call to process and/or move you forward.

Just fill out the newsletter registration form to the right and you’re registered for the newsletter (full of helpful tools and articles), but also the drawing.  I’ll announce the winners after the first of the month.  Good luck!

So, make sure your registered!  I’ll announce the winners (with their permission) on Twitter and in the newsletter.

How’s this for setting the tone for your Thanksgiving and holiday travels:  Call the people you’ll be visiting or hosting and ask them what they want. I’m not talking about presents (though in the end it may feel to someone like you’ve given them one) but hopes and dreams.  While I recommend this for any group of gatherers it’s especially profound and powerful when it’s a new (e.g. meeting your partners’ extended family), a strained relationship or even a trip you dread.

Ask and really listen.  Deeply.  What is it that they long for? This question is a catalyst.  It will establish or affirm your connection, let them know they matter and give you a sense of their hopes and expectations.  It’s those unspoken but deeply held expectations that can trip us up, whether they are other people’s expectations or our own.   Notice where their dreams overlap, intersect and diverge from your own.

Let’s say you ask and get answers completely out of alignment with your hopes and dreams for the visit.  Excellent!  Knowing their desires helps you plan which areas of their dream you’d like to honor and also see where it branches off from yours.  These branches are key to harmony for the holidays. Make a plan to use the spaces in between your shared dreams to fulfill your hopes and needs, whether it’s down time to recharge (hello introverts!), connecting with other people who are part of your holiday dream or catching some couple time with your partner.

Let your host/guest know about your plan and see how it sounds to them.  I suggest pointing out how you are looking forward to the shared hopes and dreams (i.e. getting to know them better, learning how to knit, etc…).  Validate the parts of their dream that are not shared, even if you have no interest. Let them know you get how important those parts are to them and that you encourage the experience for them.  If it’s a piece you’d like to sit out, let them know you would like to use that time to honor some of the things that are important to you.  Be flexible if you can or if it feels right.  Be firm where you need to be.  Be empathetic all around.

This either works out simply lovely or it can become the start of a conversation sharing what’s important to you.  But most importantly, you’re having the conversation; in advance; reducing unwelcome surprises and holiday disappointments.  Make the call, the connection and honor the dreams.

Want more? My Home for the Holidays Survival Program starts November 23rd.  You’ll be relieved.

Presenting the “Home for the Holidays Survival Program”

At the request of many I’ve put together the “Home for the Holidays Survival Program”.  For some us us the holidays are lovely yet can still be sprinkled with stress, dread and frustration.  After polling and interviewing clients and friends I’ve identified the following as big-time potential stressors and designed classes to help deal and navigate the waters:

1) In-Laws and Others

2) Disapporval and Disagreements

3) Healthy Holiday Boundaries

4) Tough or Embarrassing Year

There is also a Membership Support Forum, which will run through January 3rd, 2010, to answer questions, offer online coaching, support and accountability.

Let me help you get through the holiday season with less stress and more enjoyment.  Even if your stressors aren’t extreme (or are very) I’ll give you the tools to turn your triggers around and enjoy the season.  These four classes will support you to become more skilled at dealing with perennial holiday triggers.  Get through the holidays without pulling out your hair. Raise the stakes for even more joy this season and overcome or eliminate these issues all together.

Full program details and registration here: www.greatteleclass.com