Feature Article
by Kimberlee Foster, CPCC

I had an "ah-ha" moment at the coach's retreat (at least one!). In the richness of our discussions, the concept of boldness bubbled up. There's even a clever greeting card that depicts it: a cat looking in a mirror, reflecting a lion.

Remember July’s article about Karli herding those huge cows? Well, it dawned on me at the retreat that what my little 12 pound “cocka-terror-poo” sees in the mirror is a Rottweiler (or Gazelle or Bison!?). Notice where she’s looking in this picture. It’s not at her petite size XS, it’s at the bigger animal: the size XXL -- the daring, courageous and bold one!

So all this got me thinking more deeply about how we act and think as a result of who we believe ourselves to be. What I’ve learned (and witnessed) is how our actions, choices, and attitudes are shaped by our beliefs. Reminds me of the famous quote by Henry Ford, “If you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.”

The other day, at a Chamber luncheon, I heard an inspiring talk given by Liz Cornish (FHD Consulting and author of “Hit the Ground Running: the Woman’s Guide to Success for the First 100 Days on the Job”).

Liz interviewed hundreds of highly successful business women to satisfy her own curiosity about what was unique about these women that allowed them to achieve great success. With Liz’s permission, I’m sharing with you the seven traits they all had in common.

Are you experiencing emotional and physical changes such as:

• Hot flashes
• Weight gain
• Mood swings
• Sleeping problems
• Hair loss, etc.

Even if you aren’t but you know someone who is, please read on!

My dear friend and colleague, Shekinah Shephard, and I are developing a wellness coaching program to support and serve women through all stages of their mid-life journey.

We believe this is an extraordinary and sacred time of a woman’s life. A time when she has the opportunity to tap into her innate wisdom, stand fully in her essence and use her most eloquent, powerful voice ... and live a healthy and meaningful life from there.

We need your help! In order to create the most effective and powerful program, we need to talk to lots of women who are in any one of these stages. We want to hear your stories, concerns, discoveries, surprises. And as a thank you gift for your time, we are offering a 30-minute complimentary coaching session by phone.

If you are interested in participating in our research (or know someone who may be) please email or call me at 707-526-2386 (PST). These interviews are only 30 minutes and will be conducted by phone.

Please don’t sit home alone, lamenting over pictures when you were a skinny 20-something! Come out and discover how you can transition into and through your “third age” with radiance, grace and humor.

Timeshifting
- by Stephan Rechtschaffen

This is NOT just another book on time-management! With chapter titles such as: "Mental and Emotional Time," "Stress and Anxiety," "Expanding the Moment," "Relationships," "Self," and "Health," you gotta be just a little curious!

Rechtschaffen presents a unique look at how our perception of time impacts our health, well-being and quality of life! His illuminations may surprise and inspire you.