Welcome to the magical world of transformation…

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

There’s only 3 days left to register for the inaugural Simply Fearless 8 Week Program.  It would mean so much to me if you are able to take the program with us.  Here’s all the details and once registration is closed we will run a poll to determine the dates & times that work best for you:

Do you feel like you should be happier but don’t know how to get started?

Are you ever overwhelmed by fear, worry, or sadness?

Would you like more confidence, clarity, and courage?

If so, then we’ve got the group coaching program for you!  You are invited to join us for:

The Simply Fearless
8 Week Coaching Program

What is it?
The Simply Fearless 8 week program is all about helping you design, create, and live Your Simply Fearless Life!  It includes:

1. 8 weekly sessions ( 1 1/2 hours in person or over the phone)
2. A workbook
3. Daily Practice Assignments to integrate new skills
4. An on-line forum to connect with other participants
5. A 30 minute private coaching session with Coach Cassandra Rae

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 intention is for you to walk away with practical skills and tools that you can use and rely on for the rest of your life.  Life will always challenge you – especially when you are going after your dreams – and we come together so that you gain the know-how to process any challenge.  Imagine believing that you can handle anything and everything that comes up for you, no matter how big or small.  And imagine having a community of like-hearted people who are always there to support you through it.

Tags: change, courage, fear, Life Coaching, success, transformation

It’s so easy to put yourself down, isn’t it?  You shouldn’t have said that. Or how could you have done that? Or what about, what were you thinking?

Any of this sound familiar?

Well, as a life coach it is my job to help people make their desired changes and achieve their goals.  And guess what? If you are beating up on yourself, then you are keeping yourself stuck.

Seriously.

If you want to move forward in your life, then begin by accepting yourself exactly how you are right now.  As soon as you let go of the need to change, you begin to change.

Sounds crazy right?! That’s why so many people stay the same!

Play with this idea for awhile and let me know how it works out for you.

Tags: change, negative self talk, self esteem, transformation