Coach's Corner is the place to Share, Build and Grow ideas. Combined are thoughtful topics for business and personal life- you can't you separate the two.

In this month's issue:

* What is AAR anyway?

* EFT - what is that and how can it help you anyway?

* Spotlight Business

* Sacred Gifts Live workshop

* Quote for the Soul

Acronyms are sometimes hard to figure out- so here's the low down on AAR; simply stated - After Action Review.
There, now it all makes sense. Where is a good place to use this process? Well, in our business of course.

After setting a goal in your business, and once it has been realized, instead of judging success or failure, shift the focus on what you learned in the process.

Jot these 5 short questions down to help in the review:

1.what did you intend?
2.what happened?
3.what can I learn from this?
hint:- many different levels of learning can take place here; from simple ones like that paper stock isn't thick enough for business cards, to this project was not in line with my life purpose enough. You may detect little or no motivation from it.
Take time to note what worked really well, document it, so it won't be forgotten.
Also be on the lookout for 'what still makes us ask questions around this'?
4.what should be done differently next time?
hint:- now you have planted a seed for the 'next time' conversation. You can always harvest wisdom, just remember not to fall back on the old ways and lose the newness you have at hand. Next time is a good place to keep refining and getting better.
5.what do I do now?
hint:- just like all actions you want to proceed with- first set the specific goal, outline the what will be done, by whom and by when, and set up accountability.

Emotional Freedom Technique :: A powerful tool to conquer stress and overwhelm.

This month, meet guest writer Annabel Fisher . She is a Progressive EFT Expert in overcoming chronic illness, and conquering the fears, stress and overwhelm which prevent you from living the life you truly deserve.

No matter how rewarding being self-employed is, setting up and running a small business can be stressful and demanding. Working from home can add to the challenge. Outside interaction can be limited and we may feel isolated; there are household distractions which can de-motivate us, and sometimes, we don’t have anyone to bounce ideas off, or vent to, because our partner doesn’t understand, or isn’t interested.

She goes on to say,

How we respond to these daily stressors not only affects our productivity and business success, but our health. As these stressors start to build up over time, the impact they are having on our bodies becomes apparent: the symptoms can range from feeling irritated or anxious most of the time, to chronic headaches, low self-worth, or insomnia. Inevitably, our long-term health suffers.

Yet there is a tool available which can quickly and easily transform us from overwhelmed, stressed or frustrated, to productive, confident and capable, in all areas of our lives – business and personal – and that is Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).
EFT suggests that every negative emotion we experience, including depression, anger, frustration, stress, or fear, is a result of a blockage somewhere in the body’s energy system. When that energy is disrupted by a traumatic or unpleasant event (like a demanding work deadline, an argument with a spouse, or a change in lifestyle), we feel a negative emotion, like stress, anger or fear. EFT clears those energy blocks and dissipates the negative emotions in a matter of minutes, restoring a feeling of calm and well being.
Until last fall, Thomas had been an accountant all his working life but he desperately wanted to change careers. After leaving his job, he started EFT sessions with me. We addressed the fear, uncertainty and lack of confidence he was feeling over the course of five sessions, by which time he was clear on what his new career was to be – counseling – and how he would achieve it. He had released his money worries and increased his self-esteem. The transformation in him is wonderful. He’ll start his training this month.
The benefits of using EFT are endless. The clients I work with have overcome serious illness and chronic pain; conquered stress and overwhelm; increased confidence and self-esteem, and released limiting beliefs holding them back. EFT is easy to learn and can be self-applied, plus the results are permanent.



Visit her website to receive an Introductory Guide to EFT, plus EFT Q&A audio recording. Annabel works with clients in her office and over the phone, and offers a free no-obligation 30-minute phone consultation so you can discover the power of EFT for yourself.

Her upcoming workshop, The Foundations of EFT: Clearing blocks to vibrant health and complete happiness (EFT Level 1) is on Friday March 20th.

Read Annabel's own powerful story on her site

Each month I showcase a client with a business. This month I'd like to introduce a woman who I really admire in business, Dana Smithers.

Owner of two businesses in the world of real estate. And no, she is not a real estate agent.
Dana recently shared with me....

“In 2000 I realized I needed to bring more joy into my work life, and to work ‘on purpose’. Through taking many personal growth courses, it was obvious that my real passion was to educate and empower women. Since I loved decorating a natural fit was home staging and redesign. Within a few years of ‘taking a big leap of faith’ I established a successful decorating, redesign and staging business. Over the past 5 years I have taught several hundred women who were ‘trapped’ in their J.O.B. and who moved on to live their dream of starting a successful business. Home Staging is one of the fastest growing careers in Canada and with our ‘buyers’ market the perfect time to enter the business!

Over the past few years Cathy Clark has played a huge, instrumental role in my success, challenging and supporting me. With Cathy’s contacts and encouragement I am now writing my eBook and have hired a PR marketing person who has arranged for interviews on Breakfast Television, Urban Rush, CBC Radio and television, CKNW Christy Clark show and on and on it goes! It has been so much fun I sometimes just have to pinch myself to see if this is real!

When I first started my business I was indeed ‘the lone ranger’. Well I now have a whole team working with me and supporting my success as I support theirs. So what are you waiting for – JUST JUMP!”

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Dana offers the 5 Day PRES (Professional Real Estate Stagers) Home Staging & Redesign monthly in Western Canada. Next Vancouver course is March 23 – 27, 2009 and Calgary March 25 – 29th.

See Dana on CBC Living Vancouver at 3pm on March 24th. and read her Home Staging article in the Vancouver View in April.

curious to learn how you can take the course? read more here

Each time Monique presents this workshop I am happy to announce it. It was an amazing journey for me, back several years ago when I first took the course. I recommend it to everyone.


March 28th- 29th Over 50% Sold Out!

A full 2 days expanded version

Includes 2 post workshop conference calls

Ramada Inn
631 Lougheed Hwy
(Greater Vancouver area)

$147 - Limited seating

email Monique, and mention you read this here, on Coach's Corner.
monique@yoursacredgifts.com

read more about GIFTS on her site here

Gratitude is an attitude that hooks us up to our source of supply. And the more grateful you are, the closer you become to your maker, to the architect of the universe, to the spiritual core of your being. It’s a phenomenal lesson.

Bob Proctor