Welcome to the magical world of transformation…

Although it didn’t make my 100 Things I Fear list today – it totally freaked me out to record on location. I was so excited about it and then I arrived and got all self conscious. It was so weird because I’m usually not shy about stuff at all.  But, I was in a public plaza with high rise buildings all around.  People who I couldn’t even see could have been watching…funny how I’m so willing to post my vid all over the net, but God forbid a stranger see me film!  I guess it’s a vulnerable place to be.  Yeah, it is a vulnerable place to be and I look forward to doing it again until it doesn’t freak me out at all.  Hey, maybe it will make my 100 Things I Fear list in the future!

Okay enough rambling, this video {3:06} is all about feeling better now even when you’re in a job you hate.  Check it out and let me know what you do.

Tags: career, happiness, hate, job, success, VLOG {Videos of me!}

This is one of the best self-discovery books I’ve read and it’s all about “creating the work you love.” She poses this powerful question:

If you’re this successful doing work you don’t love, what could you do with work you do love?

If this question stirs something within you, then I invite you to stop reading this blog post, take out your journal, and write about it.

The really cool thing about this book is that Tama shares so openly about her journey. She tells the truth about the ups and downs of leaving the “comfort” of a socially-praised career in order to follow her heart. I found it inspiring and so helpful even though it wasn’t filled with worksheets for the reader to use. But, it is filled with poetic and wise words. I’ve known for quite some time that when an author has hit a deep understanding of a topic that she can write in a concise and simple way. This is one of those books with an added poetic bonus.

As a life coach, I pick up self-discovery books all the time. In fact, I have a library of ones that I haven’t had a chance to read yet. Lots of times I begin, get distracted, and haven’t returned to them yet. Well, this particular book I bought because Tama was a guest speaker at my spiritual community The Center for Spiritual Living in San Jose and after listening to her message my 16 year old daughter asked me to buy it. That right there says leaps and bounds about the power of this book.

Learn more about Tama Kieves on her website at AwakeningArtistry.com

Tags: Book Reviews, books, cancer, change, courage, fear, inspiration, job, Life Coaching, life purpose, transformation

Here is the latest invitation to the Simply Fearless 8 Week Program. Please consider joining us or passing the word along.  I am only writing invitations to those that I am super passionate about supporting so know that you, your friends, and family will be well taken care of. Thank you!

Do you wonder why you aren’t happier since you have all the things people say should make you happy?

Would you like more purpose and meaning in your work?

If so, then we’ve got just the program for you and hope you will join us for…

The Simply Fearless
8 Week Program

Before I became a certified professional coach I was a tax accountant.  And I was really good at preparing tax returns.  I was also miserable.  Yes, I could pay the bills, live a comfortable life, and find work easily.  But, that “comfortable life” turned into pain when I wasn’t answering a deeper calling within myself.  The thing is, we need both.  We need deep fulfillment and financial security.  And I’m here to tell you that it’s possible.

Hi there, my name is Coach Cassandra Rae and I have created an 8 week group coaching program to help you design, create, and live Your Simply Fearless Life!  This revolutionary program is all about teaching you the skills and tools to tap into your inner guidance system, to identify your unique talents, and to build the courage to put them into practice.  The world needs you to use your talents and answer your calling.  The real question is: Are you ready?

Here’s how the Simply Fearless 8 Week Program works:

• 8 weekly sessions over the phone or in person in Sunnyvale
• You pick the days & times
• Only $35 to get started

The weekly topics are:

1. Uniquely Equal ~ different roles, equal value
   Compassionate Honesty ~ truth with heart
2. Part 1 Awareness ~ honor your inner knowing
3. Part 2 Acceptance ~ let go of what’s hurting, embrace what’s helping
4. Loving Boundaries ~ saying no with ease
5. Freedom Structures ~ external guidance for internal freedom
6. Responsible Risk ~ smart and inspired action
7. Connected Independence ~ stand on your own together
8. Celebrate! ~ an ending and a new beginning

The program is open to men and women.  Participants will pick their specific focus area along with the days and times of our weekly sessions.  Click here to learn more and register.  Registration is open until Sunday, March 15, 2009.

Simply Fearless ~
Coach Cassandra Rae
408.206.1662

Tags: career, comfort zone, courage, fear, job, misery, success, work