1-on-1 Short-Term Coaching as you pursue your next Bold Dream
PRICE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
Calling all Bold Souls!
- Do you have a really HUGE dream or goal, something so big it's even a little bit scary because it means a big change, but something you want so badly, it makes you ache inside and keeps you awake nights?
- Are you committed to realizing it, no matter what? Are you willing to be bolder than you've ever been before, in order to finally achieve this bold dream of yours?
- Are you willing to set aside a minimum of 5 hours per week for the next 90 days to be coached to make this dream come true in your life?
I am actively seeking 3 to 5 very BOLD people who would like to be personally coached by me over the next 90 days, as they work toward achieving a GINORMOUS dream in their lives. It doesn't matter what the dream is about -- and it doesn't have to be about writing, and in fact I'd prefer people with other dreams in mind for this particular program -- you just have to be head-over-heels passionate about achieving it, and 100% committed to doing whatever it takes until you get there. Your attitude should be "failure is NOT an option" and "I will regret it if I DON'T do it" -- anything less won't be enough to motivate you to success!
HOW DOES "BOLD SOUL COACHING(TM)" WORK?
Starting out, YOU get to decide what we work on during the coaching: it should be ONE REALLY BIG GOAL! It must be specific, and something you can articulate with passion rather than desperation. THAT is what we'll focus on for the next 3 months. If your goal is something that might take longer than 3 months to achieve, no problem -- but in our 90 day program you can expect to make SIGNIFICANT, MEASURABLE PROGRESS toward the finish line.
Then, we will work together, one-on-one over the phone and via email (we can even use Skype for video conferencing to be face-to-face!) to develop a workable strategy for specifically how and when you will take the necessary action steps toward creating your dream and making it a reality in your life. We'll discuss any roadblocks that are getting in the way, whatever they may be, and how you'll work through/over/around them. You'll create accountability for taking consistent weekly action steps (that YOU will choose) so that you can see, in detail, your progress as you get closer to the day when you'll reach your goal. We'll celebrate milestones of success along the way, and I'll be there as your sounding board, cheerleader and #1 fan, giving you the support and additional motivation that we ALL need in life -- especially when we're up to something really BIG!
We'll meet a minimum of 3 times each month for 80 minutes by telephone or Skype phone/video (your choice) at a mutually convenient time. The goal is to meet at least three times each month for 90 days; however if we both agree, we can meet EVERY week and accelerate the process for faster results in 9 weeks instead of 12!
THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED OFFER -- but NOW EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 2009 BY POPULAR REQUEST!
I am accepting no more than 5 individuals into this program, to begin immediately. Space is limited, so please act quickly if you feel you would benefit from Bold Soul Coaching™!
Applications for this program are available upon request... keep reading for more details on how to apply and what is expected of participants in this very intensive, BOLD program!
WHY AM I MAKING THIS OFFER AT THIS TIME?
Five years ago, as most of my blog readers already know, I decided MY big, bold dream -- the one keeping ME up nights -- was to make my living as a full-time writer and to live in Paris. It was something I had long thought about doing -- since I was 13, in fact -- but one way or another, life got in my way for over 30 years! In 2003, I was still single, 42 years old and not getting any younger, so I just decided that Paris was the place I most wanted to be, and I was committed to getting there no matter what. I set the wheels in motion, including getting myself a great coach to support me in achieving my dream. No one achieves anything completely on their own, and the right support is essential!
It took patience, tenacity and faith in myself to put the pieces into place, but in 2006 I finally moved to Paris. Nearly one year ago, I met the man of my dreams in Paris, and this past summer, we were married! Now, Paris will be my home for the rest of my life, and my work? And yes, I am a full-time writer!
So, if I am a writer first and foremost, why am I offering to COACH OTHERS TO BE BOLDER and to achieve their own big life dreams -- you might be wondering why I am willing to do this NOW, on the heels of my summer wedding and settling into life as a newly married woman and step-mom to three great kids. And why am I willing to coach these Bold Souls at a 40% discount? Three reasons:
1) A growing number of comments and emails from the readers of my blog, The Bold Soul(tm), tell me loud and clear that there are many people like me out there: people who have a burning desire to experience more, do more, and be more in their own lives. Their dream might not be to move to Paris and write, but they've got their own big project they want to achieve, and a strong desire to make it happen, to create an extraordinary life they love. What they lack is someone to support them along the way, someone who knows first hand that anything IS possible, someone with the training, skills and life experience to help them put it all together and see it through, step by step. It doesn't take a miracle to create the life you want: you just need a strategy, the willingness to take reasonable action on your own behalf, and someone who believes in you, who will put a (virtual) arm around your shoulders and remind you of your own greatness and capacity to realize your dreams. As someone who has achieved success time and time again in her life, and most recently achieved the biggest, boldest life change (so far, anyway!), I think I have something of value to offer to a few people who can really use it. So, I'm here.
2) I am so grateful that my own dreams have come true (and even been far exceeded!) that I really want to help others do the same thing. I love coaching people who are committed to achieving something incredible -- it's just plain FUN! And I think it's important to take gratitude to a practical level whenever possible, by giving something back, by sharing knowledge and experience with others. This is an opportunity for me to do exactly that.
3) Lastly, I've got the nugget of an idea for a future book, and I believe that going through this process with a handful of willing, eager, and motivated people will help me decide if this is a workable book idea, or not. It's worth it to me to offer my coaching expertise at a whopping 40% discount in order to determine if this book should be written! The way I see it, I get to have fun helping other people be bolder, and they get to help me make a decision just by showing up to be coached -- we BOTH win!
WHAT'S INVOLVED, AND HOW CAN YOU QUALIFY TO BE COACHED?
It's important to understand what my expectations are of anyone I coach. I love coaching and working with energetic, motivated, committed people... but I hate wasting my time or someone else's time and money. So before you contact me to request a coaching application, consider the following very carefully to see if this program will work for you:
1) My time is valuable, as is yours. You must be available for three 80-minute phone coaching sessions per month for the next 90 days. We will mutually agree on the dates and times, but once we schedule an appointment, I expect that you will show up, on time, fully prepared for our conversation (no excuses!), and that you will not ask to cancel or reschedule these sessions for anything less than a true emergency. If you miss sessions or cancel without at least 48 hours notice, I can not guarantee I will be able to reschedule the session. And all coaching must be completed within 90 days of our start date. (In the event something unexpected prevents me from being available for a scheduled appointment with you, we will absolutely reschedule it at the earliest possible date.)
2) I am seeking people who are willing to begin coaching IMMEDIATELY, within the next 2-3 weeks (i.e. by September 21st) so that we can complete our coaching before the December holidays. I understand that this is a serious commitment you will be undertaking, in terms of both time and money, but I am interested in working with individuals who are really READY to achieve big things, and FAST. People who need to "think about it awhile" need not apply.
3) In addition to our work together on the phone, you should expect to spend 3-5 hours PER WEEK, bare minimum, working toward your goal. No excuses about "I didn't have time this week to do that" or "Such-and-such came up and got in the way". If you aren't able and willing to set aside time to work on the tasks (tasks which YOU will choose, by the way) that will help you achieve your dream, then there is no point in starting this process, is there? It won't happen on it's own; you have to do your part.
4) You must be willing to allow me to write about your success in achieving your dream through this coaching process. If you enroll in this program, I will ask you to sign a release form giving me permission to use your story (anonymously, if you prefer it that way) in future articles or books I may be working on. Our coaching agreement will include a confidentiality clause so that you can rest assured I will never divulge your personal information to anyone without your permission, but as someone who writes about living boldly and achieving big things, I may want to use your story to help inspire others.
5) You must be someone who can handle direct input and feedback from me, even if it is something difficult to hear. There are times during the coaching process when it may be necessary for me to "talk straight" to you, i.e. if you do not appear to be getting the results you say you want, or if you do not appear to be doing the work you need to do. I am always tactful, but very direct -- that is my style. I don't sugar-coat things. People who feel they are highly sensitive and who require a softer approach may find my direct nature too difficult. I work best with people who are capable of hearing the truth (or at least the truth as I perceive it) in the interest of helping you further your ultimate goals -- to achieve your big, bold dream! And after all, you aren't paying me to lie to you or withhold my point of view, are you?
6) And last but not least:
THE INVESTMENT: $1,250.00 USD* payable by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or bank wire transfer to my U.S. bank. (TO PAY IN EUROS instead of USD: just contact me to discuss. Price will be adjusted to current exchange rates accordingly.)
This price represents a BIG discount off my normal coaching rates. The program includes 9 x 80-minute phone coaching sessions over a 90-day period, plus unlimited email contact with me during the process.
*This fee assumes a one-time payment due in advance of the first coaching session. If you prefer to pay in installments, you may pay in TWO equal installments of $700 USD by credit card ONLY (one before the coaching begins and the second will be billed to your card 21 days later). The installment plan, therefore, costs $1,400 USD in total. You are still receiving a discount on the coaching -- just not as much!
TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION FORM FOR "BOLD SOUL COACHING", please send an email with your full name, location, telephone number, email address, and write 1-2 paragraphs telling me briefly what it is you want to be coached on during this program. The application form will ask you to provide more detail.
DISCLAIMER AND POLICIES:
I reserve the right to determine who is the best "fit" for this program, and will not accept all who apply. Once the available client spaces have been filled, the program will be closed for 2008. However, I will keep a short "waiting list" for people who may be interested in coaching with me at a future date, should time and space permit. I will notify you if you are are accepted, not accepted, or wait-listed. A personal telephone interview will be required for individuals I feel would be a good match for my coaching style and expertise -- I want to make sure we agree this is a great fit for us both.
Applicants for this programs should be aware that coaching is not intended to be a substitute for therapy. Should an issue arise during the coaching that makes it clear (to me) that therapy is a more appropriate process for you, I will terminate the coaching and refund the unused balance of your fee to that date. Other than in this specific instance, be advised there are no refunds for this program: once you sign up and make the commitment, my expectation is that you intend to see it through, and that includes payment in full. If a serious problem arises that makes it impossible for you to continue with the program once we have begun, please discuss it with me and it may be possible to defer the coaching until a later date, in lieu of a refund.
Please know that as your coach, I cannot make you do anything or achieve anything if you're not willing to do the work. The responsibility for success is ultimately on YOUR shoulders. A coach is not a mind reader or miracle worker; she can't force, cajole or even "motivate" an individual that cannot or will not take action on his/her own behalf. Therefore, I do not offer any "guarantees" that participants in this program will achieve any specific results, because it is impossible for me to do something for my clients that they are not prepared to do for themselves. What I DO guarantee is that I will do everything within my power and within reason to support you, believe in your ability to achieve whatever you set your intentions on, and that I will be available to you under the terms of our agreement to guide you throughout the process, and that I will do so with the utmost integrity.
STOP PUTTING OFF YOUR DREAMS, YOUR WISHES, AND YOUR OWN BOLD, EXTRAORDINARY LIFE!
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." -- Ben Franklin
Doing the same old thing got you exactly where you are NOW. If you want to create the life of your dreams, it's time to do something different, something bigger, something BOLDER.
