Hi Guys!

Did you know I possess an amazing superpower?!

That’s right, I, Joelle Prochera can create clouds in my living room!!!

Let me elaborate.  Have you ever had a time in life when everything just seemed a little dimmer, when the colors were less bright and life seems somehow distant and removed? 

Have you noticed how a room, any room – your office, your bedroom, your living room – can be a place of possibility, creativity and joy one day, and can transform into a dark, cold and lifeless place on another, depending on the mood or perspective we bring to the moment. 

That’s it! That’s what I’m talking about – creating clouds in your living room!

I remember the moment I realized I had this awesome power.  The insight I gained that day has deeply affected my ability to access happiness in my own life and today my intention is to share what I have learned so you can access more power over your own.

It was Arizona, in the spring of 2001.  Entering into my 3rd year in the land of perpetual sun, I had long ceased checking the weather channel.  I did not even need to open my eyes in the morning to know that the day had a 95% chance of being warm and sunny (the other 5% it was HOT and sunny.)

Despite the blaring sun and brilliant blue sky, on this day, as I sat at my dining room table, I realized that I was in a decidedly un-sunny mood.

In fact, I felt awful. Totally blah.

I am sure if anyone were to peak in on me, I must have been quite a mess.  My eyes were scrunched up and I had a sour look on my face. My shoulders were hunched over and I was a million miles from feeling even remotely motivated to do anything enlivening or productive.

This was a problem. 

I had things to do! Back then, I was a fledgling coach, thick in the middle of my education, with hours of reading and homework awaiting my focus and attention.  This was no way for a coach to feel!  I had to get it together fast!

The more I sat and stewed the more I became frustrated.  How could I be grumpy or angry or bummy? I had lives to change, for heaven sakes! It was completely unacceptable.

But I couldn’t just snap out of it.

And I became truly concerned.

How could I suddenly feel so wrong when less than 24 hours before, everything was fine.  Or at least it seemed fine.

Wait a minute!! Maybe it wasn’t fine and I just didn’t realize it!!

After all, something had to be wrong with my life, wrong with ME, that I would feel this bad and this lifeless, I reasoned.

Desperate to understand my foul mood, I began scavenging for what was amiss so I could fix it!

True, on the surface, my life looked fine.  But if I strained and focused and dug down enough, there indeed appeared to be some small cracks in my fabulous life.  Hungry for answers, I stuck my nails into those cracks and pried them wide open.

The more I scrutinized each part of my life, each piece of me, the more I realized there was actually a heck of a lot wrong! 

Clearly I was not living up to my professional potential. That must be why I feel so awful!  Ah Ha!

My boyfriend was not being as sweet as usual. Perhaps it’s time I get a new one.  I think we’re getting somewhere here!

I was living in a fabulously-decorated apartment that resembled living at a resort, but it wasn’t a house.  That was definitely wrong! Clearly, if I was good enough and successful enough, I would have bought some real estate already!  That must be it!

And don’t even get me started about the size of my…..  Bingo!

Then a moment of clarity caused an abruptly halt to my brutal assault.

Everything got really quiet as a curious thought fought its way into my awareness.

Maybe, just maybe, there was no “REAL” reason that I felt bad. 

Maybe I just felt bad because my body was having a bad day.

Maybe I was hungry or dehydrated.

Maybe I was “hormonal”.

Or maybe, as my mom would so often suggest (and I would vehemently deny) I just needed a nap.

Maybe there was nothing wrong at all and tomorrow I would wake up to a new day full of hope and possibility!

Wait a minute!

UNLESS….

What if I wake up tomorrow and I feel better physically, BUT I am left with these hard won stories of why my life sucks!

Whoa!!

Let’s just say it was one of those “ton of bricks” moments.

I realized that my ardent efforts to uncover what was really wrong with me could create a new thought, a new belief about how wrong life was, about how broken I WAS!  A belief that WOULDN’T go away with a nap or a glass of water. 

This realization, changed my life. 

It gave me new appreciation for the power of my mind and how it could be used for good or for misery.  It also gave me a new respect for the state of my very influential body.

Today, if I’m crabby, I take a nap (thanks mom.)

If I am particularly annoyed, I check the calendar to see what time of month it is. My husband has become a great help with this. Oh, and I found out “there’s an app for that”.

And when I feel sad or quiet or dark, when the clouds seem to gather in my living room, instead of attempting to justify them with elaborate tales of what might be wrong with my life….

I step out for a walk in the sun,

disperse the gloom with a call to a loving friend,

or just allow them to be, knowing that it is part of life, it is fine and it will pass.

The invitation:

The next time you feel a little lost, sad or dark, consider that perhaps there is nothing wrong.  Instead of analyzing or ruminating, try getting quiet and checking in with your body.  Ask it if there is something it needs from you.  Perhaps it needs to S   T    R    E     T    C    H.  Or maybe it’s hungry.  Or maybe it needs a nap. Or perhaps, it just needs to be grumpy for a minute or an hour or a day and maybe that is ok too.

With Love,

Coach Joelle

Signing off … It’s nap time!

Hi guys,

Just in case you are one of those people who has stress in your lives (A.K.A. you are a human being)… here is a little something to help unload your work week pressures and get you chilled-out for a fabulous weekend.

STRESS, we all have it, it’s a part of life, however, I think it is fair to say that most of us:

a) Don’t fully realize what a real threat stress is to our health and happiness.

b) Don’t feel truly empowered to reduce the stress in our lives. 

Here is the deal. Prolonged, chronic stress is serious stuff.  It will make you sick and it feels crummy.  You know this.

The good new is that you have the power to make a significant and immediate impact on your stress levels with a little conscious INTENTION-setting and some focused ATTENTION to that amazing body of yours (watch the video – you will see what I mean.)

Why not take 5 minutes, right now, and bring a little more Zen to your busy day.  Join “That’s Life” host, Robin Swoboda, Dr. Michael McKee of the Cleveland Clinic, and I as we discuss how you can effectively manage your stress.

Ok, sit back….

Deeeeeeep Breath….

You are 5 minutes away from a less stressed you!

Let’s go!

Coach Joelle

 Having troubles viewing this video?  Click Here to watch in on Youtube.

With the coming of spring, I find there is part of me that warms and expands with the thawing of the earth. 

A piece of me that has been waiting quietly for the time when I can return to living with the windows open, to inhaling the subtle scents of dirt and growing things, and, like a cat in the windowsill, to laying in grassy patches, the sun warming my chilled bones.  It is a time when nature calls me to come and dance with her, and when I heed her call, my body and mind invariably are rewarded with what can be best described as a long, deep, cellular exhale. Ahhhhhhhhhhh

Today the call was loud and clear; her lure undeniable, I followed. 

I walked the 300 feet to our little patch of community wilderness (some would call it a park, but that would be a stretch.)

A mug of hot water and lemon in hand, I planted myself on top of a picnic table, unconcerned that the boards, damp from last night’s rain, would leave me a little soggy.

My plan was to meditate, eyes closed, mind open, maybe a little “OM” for good measure, but as often happens, today meditation found its own form.

Today, I sat in the tress, and grass and just ….was.

I sipped my lemon tonic and took in the world around me.

I spotted out of the corner of my eye, a robin digging up breakfast. I followed her until a cloud caught my attention.

Like Alice’s “White Rabbit” he moved across the sky rapidly, late for some important date, literally forming as he traversed the sky. 

My cloud moved on and was replaced in my awareness by a lone leaf on a maple tree cordially waving “hello”.

Racing clouds and waving trees are all fine and good but my call to nature and desire to meditate this morning were not merely born of some noble quest for enlightenment.  No, my body and mind has been stressed. I have been living with a background of anxiety for several days and I made this trip with the explicit intention to get free.

For as long as I can remember, the forest has been a welcome reprieve to the stresses of life.  As I was growing up in the Canadian north, we had a cabin on a lake. A favorite pastime was to hike to my prized discovery, an outcropping of bedrock nestled between the cottages.  Hidden on 3 sides by trees, the forth side of my little piece of paradise was lakeside property. I spent countless afternoons feeling the sun warm the rocks, listening to the loons call, dipping my feet in the numbing water and having conversations with my creator. 

You can take the girl out of the woods but it seems you can’t take the woods out of the girl, for no sooner had I gotten settled into my spot in the park this morning, I found myself recreating those connected moments at Setting Lake, asking questions of the universe,  my subconscious, and the trees.

“Ok, what’s up? Why the anxiety? What am I afraid of? How can I find peace?”   I asked.

The answer came quickly, “because you are confused. You have forgotten who you are.”

I was suspicious.  This sounded familiar, every self empowerment/path to enlightenment book on the planet was going to take me down this path. I challenged the thought, concerned my mind was playing tricks, throwing out random bits of disembodied wisdom it had saved for just such an occasion. 

Unphased by my skepticism, it continued.

“Look at the tree…the cloud…the dandelion…”

I looked, and as I looked, I saw that they were beautiful; that they were perfect; each in their own unique way.  Whether the tree was a big tree or a little one, whether the dandelion was a bright yellow sun or its frail remains, disbursed by the slightest wind or a child’s wish; they were good.

In the next moment, the question came,

“How are you different from the tree?”

“The cloud?”

“The dandelion?…”

And I saw it.  I saw truth in that moment.

I am not different.  The tree, the dandelion, the cloud, and me, we all came from the same place.  We are all built to do what is in our nature to do.  To grow, to head towards the sun, to move with the seasons and the cycles of life. 

I would never ask anything from the tree but to BE and to do what it is here to do; flower in the spring, sleep in the winter, grow with each passing year.  Why would I think there is any greater expectation of me?

And In that moment, I saw life in a way that relieved every fear, every touch of anxiety, ever bit of pressure and expectation, and left only peace and knowing.

Maybe this is what little ten year old Joey instinctually knew back on the rock at Setting Lake. Regardless, I am so grateful to know it now, if even for a fleeting moment.

You may not have grown up in the woods like I did.  You may not even be a big fan of trees and dirt and the things that come with them, and you may not be searching for the meaning of life. 

But let me tell you this.  

You are a part of nature and the natural world calls to every single cell of your being.

The world we have created allows us to live without ever stepping foot in a garden or being surrounded by silent wilderness. We have done an excellent job of separating ourselves, but along with the comforts of a warm bed and central air, we have deprived our souls of the wisdom and beauty that is nature’s alone to give.

 
The invitation:

I do not know what your brushes with nature will reveal to you but I know she holds a piece of you in her hands;  some wisdom, some peace, some beauty, something uniquely for you and the nurturing of your soul.

No matter where you live – there is nature waiting for you; in a nearby park, a walking path, a community garden or your own backyard creation. 

Do yourself a favor, go there. Be there, and let the natural world share her wonders, healing and love. 

When nature calls…. PICK UP!

With Love,

Coach Joelle

Share Yourself:   Do you have a favorite spot to go be with nature? Have you had a moment in nature that deepened your experience of life or brought you new answers and wisdom?  Tell us about it here  on the Coach Joelle Blog.
 

Are you willing to go all the way to have the life you've Imagined?

It’s an interesting question… and an important one.

Your answer will determine the heights you will reach, the goals you will accomplish and the dreams you will bring into reality.

On first glance you may think “Yes, of course! Sign me up!” But on closer inspection you begin to realize that agreeing to go “all the way” may be asking a lot from you, perhaps more than you planned. It may push you to untold limits.  It may even drastically alter your life.

With this in mind, I ask you, “ Is there something that you want for your life so much that you are willing to go all the way, even when you are not yet sure what ‘all the way’ means?  Are you willing to declare your intention, to make a commitment and create that future NO MATTER WHAT?”

Hmmm?

To be clear, I do not mean acting against your values or scratching and biting your way to the top no matter who get’s hurt – that is not the “all the way” I am talking about. I am talking about going beyond fear, beyond discomfort, beyond what you know, to have that thing, experience, or accomplishment you have imagined in your life.

As human beings, we are pretty remarkable. Almost anything we can dream up, we can create in our lives, but (and there’s a BIG BUT) it is going to take something.  Great lives do not come from sitting around and numbing to the TV, and great change does not come from being comfortable and doing what you have always done. 

You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it, however. ~Richard Bach

Going For It!

 Let me give you an example about an “all the way” adventure I am taking on in my own life. It started in November as a clear desire to be thin, strong and healthy. 

This is not a new desire.  My entire life, I have wanted to be a narrow person ("hipped", not "minded".)

Four years ago I found the magic bullet, a food plan that took me into high school weight territory and it was awesome! I loved the way I felt, I loved the way I looked. I was in the zone, and excited to see where my continued diligence would take me. 

And then I got complacent. 

And then I got lazy. 

And I started veering off the plan.  And over these past 4 years, I found myself a long way from the lean person I had been.

So this fall, I hired my food coach again. I pulled out my worksheets and my food log and I started back on my plan. This time, I knew it was a lifestyle, a forever thing.  I committed to getting thin and strong and healthy and staying there, WHATEVER IT TAKES!

Little did I know that it would take as much as it has.

Even with the coach and the plan, in the first months, for some reason, I toyed with the rules, grabbing a chocolate bar here and there, throwing in a little cheese for good measure.  My dalliance lead to debacle as Christmas at my mom’s place went from 1 day off plan, to, ok 2 off plan days, to, ok, this can be an off plan week! which led to numerous instances of gross culinary negligence, including but not limited to, devouring a whole box of Turtles in one sitting. Not good!

So, with the wind of a new year beneath my wings, on January 1st I decided to up the ante, to take it to the next level. It was time to go hard core! I chose to totally cut out sweets of any kind, and to take myself seriously, I promised $50 to charity for every infraction (I’m pleased to say all current donations are all voluntary and not chocolate imposed.)

Next, Jeff and I added the gym, first 4 days a week, and then 5.  This meant 5:15 am wakeup calls and an extra 1 hour of commute time.

Between “the plan”, the no sweets rule and 5 days a week at the gym, you would think I was doing pretty good.  I WISH! March 1st came and went and the scale had only moved a few measly pounds. My body was firming up so maybe the whole, “muscle weighs more than fat” ,thing was at work, but regardless, I was feeling disappointed and defeated.

Persisting Beyond Failure

That Monday, when I met with my food coach I was near tears.  “Am I ever going to get there?” I lamented.  A sadness came over me as my darkest most hidden fears revealed themselves “maybe you won’t Joelle, maybe you will always dream of the body you want and you will never actually arrive.”

This is not uncommon when we put it all on the line only to find out that our "all" doesn't cut it.  The doubt slips in and next thing you know we give up.  We resign ourselves to the life we have, instead of the one we dream of. 

It doesn’t have to be this way; even if you fall; even if what you thought was your best wasn’t good enough.  If the dream still lives in you then know that the mountain in front of you is climbable, you just may need some new equipment, an extra Sherpa or climbing lessons.

In my case I had a good coach, a supportive husband and years of witnessing myself and others persevering to achieve the improbable.  So I buckled down and asked myself, “What’s it really going to take?” and got back into action!

Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

To the Next Level and BEYOND!

 Oh Boy HERE WE GO!

The next level I could see, was cutting out alcohol ( bye bye yummy red win,e SIGH.), and anything sweet, even the 0 calorie stuff (Added sweetener-even sugar free- trains the taste buds to crave sweetness, setting me up for trouble down the road.)

I found out my heart rate zones through an assessment at the gym and invested in a monitor.   I found out my resting metabolic rate ( which is ridiculously low which explains why I wasn’t seeing results when I was adding 100’s of calories of alcohol each week) and made some adjustments to my caloric intake.

This week I take the workout to 6 days a week, and I have no doubt that sometime in the next 3 months it will be time for a personal trainer.

Every day I learn more about my body, what makes it tick, how to shape it and what it will really take to get where I am going.

Persistence Pays!

I am happy to say that while I still have a way to go, my “next level” work is paying off. I’m into my skinny jeans and I am feeling stronger and healthier every day.  I am well on my way to being fabulous at 37 and gaining the habits and knowledge to be fabulous at 50, 70, 80 and beyond.

When I started this journey 5 months ago I had no idea I would be a regular at LifeTime Fitness, that I would be sipping Perrier at cocktail parties or that I would pass on birthday cake.

When I drew the line in the sand and started walking towards my goal, I had no idea it would be this challenging or that I would be making what to me, seem like extreme lifestyle choices. 

That’s the intriguing thing. When you make a commitment (I mean really MAKE A COMMITMENT) it is like getting onto a rollercoaster – you can’t jump ship when you are upside down in a loop just because it gets scary or you feel like throwing up. You ride it out to the end, knowing that it’s unlikely to kill you, and eventually you will arrive, wide eyed and grinning, shouting “What a ride!”

 I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.  ~Author Unknown

Are you ready to go all the way?

Perhaps you can relate to my quest for health, or maybe you are growing your income, seeking your mate or following your professional dreams.  Whatever the task at hand, just remember, that while the road may be long and rocky, your perseverance and commitment can win the day.  And just when you think you have tried everything and failed, if you hold the vision, keep the faith, and stay open, there will be a next step, a new opening, and a chance for you to ask yourself  "Am I willing to go all the way?"

Follow your dreams…

Trust in your capacity to do what it takes…

Rise to the challenges (there are always challenges.)…

 And if you dare… jump on the ride and buckle yourself in. It's time to declare to the world… “I will go all the way!”

With Love,

Coach Joelle

Are you willing to draw a line in the sand and do whatever it takes to live the life you have imagined?  Share with us (below) what life dream you will commit to no matter what it takes. 

Do you have a story of perseverance in pursuit of your dream?  Inspire us with how you went all the way!

Hi guys,

If you have ever had a knowing that you have more to give, more to create, more adventures to embark upon… if you have ever had a wondering about what was possible beyond the routine of your day to day… if you have ever taken a quiet moment to ask “what’s next”, I want you to hear the story of Liz Harvey.

Who is Liz Harvey?  Well, she’s the proud mother of 3, an operating room nurse and the CEO of Island Windjammers http://www.islandwindjammers.com , the Caribbean’s newest tall-ship sailing company!

It you were to ask Liz two years ago if she had any aspirations to be a CEO, her answer would have been an emphatic “NO!” And if you would have asked her if she would ever be the CEO of a Cruise company, knowing Liz, she likely would have fallen down laughing.  She would have told you that, while she loved her work and had a great life, she also felt she had more room to contribute and she was ready for a new adventure even though she wasn’t sure what that adventure would be.

Well, as many of you know, the universe will not tolerate a void for long.  And those of you who know such things will find it no surprise that life delivered her adventure in the most fascinating and unexpected ways.

Liz’s journey from operating room nurse to Tall-Ship Cruise Company CEO is one that will delight and inspire anyone who is wondering what’s next in your own life adventure.  Enjoy this Life Makers MasterMind Interview as Liz shares her story of how a sailing vacation, a kind gesture and a “never say die” attitude landed her in the top spot at Island Windjammers.

Listen to the interview with Liz Harvey of Island Windjammers now!

T  o Listen:

 A) Double click on the link (above) and the file will open and play in window's media or your default audio player (because of it's size, please allow 5-10 minutes for the file to download.)

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Cheers!

   Joelle    

I was just writing in my diary and I thought I would share about the most interesting breakthrough that I never even realized I needed to have. 

You see, I just had the realization that I have arrived. That I have become the person I set out to be and more interestingly that somewhere along the way, I became a grown up.

Let me explain.  At every phase of my life, I have been one of the youngest people in the room.  When I became a manager at Manpower, I was one of the youngest, when I sat on boards, same thing.  When I became a coach I actually needed coaching on how to feel comparable to 50 and 60 year old peers that had been consultants since I was in diapers. 

Through mental mastery techniques I was able to gather up my courage and take on the world from a position of strength, convincing myself and those around me  that I was capable, competent and an expert in my own right.

And so I lived in a mindset where age and experience were never going to be an issue, and they weren’t.

But then,  a funny thing happened the other day.

I was out for lunch with one of my corporate buying influences, a strong and powerful woman who’s company I enjoyed.  On some level, I saw us as peers and partners but on the other, some part of me put her in a position of authority because of her role, her title and the level of responsibility she had in her organization.  

As we were dining she made some reference to her birth year being 1973, and it caught my attention. 

Suddenly I interjected:  “So, that means that you are younger than me?” I asked/affirmed with a look of curiosity on my face.

 I didn’t realize it at the time, but something started to shift in me.

Another client I had just started with in Calgary, Canada made a similar age reference the following week, and once again I was struck with the realization that she also was my junior by several years.

Flash back to December.  I was having lunch with a woman who just moved to Cleveland and had recently left a senior position at the international organization I used to work for in my 20’s.  I had invited her for lunch to make an introduction, welcome her to the city and connect. 

Near the end of the conversation she said that I represented myself very well and that she would not hesitate to take action on my behalf with people in her new company. 

And what did I do in response to this wonderful vote of confidence?

I giggled.

Seriously, I giggled!

And then I explained myself, saying that some part of me clearly had not fully owned my own power but that I really appreciated her acknowledgment.

And so, here I am at 37, having this realization that somewhere along the way I had become the expert, the mentor, the leader IN REALITY, in society and not just in my own mind. 

I am left with the crystal clarity that to make the contribution I am here to make, It is time I stepped into who I am.  No longer some idealistic youth but a grounded and authentic woman, coach and leader who is here to leave a mark on the world.

Realizing I am a grownup doesn’t make me feel any less youthful, playful or in awe of life.  It does however demand that I own the unique opportunity I have been given to make the difference that I am here to make, and it has placed a new sense of stability and self respect at the core of my being.

Life’s phases, breakthroughs and epiphanies come in the most interesting packages. Who ever thought I would be coming of age at 37.

To your power – whatever age you are.

With love,

The very grown up,

Coach Joelle

There is always a little magic in these days. 

These days after the holidays when we count down to a New Year filled with the anticipation of what can be.  This is a time when we can stop and take a breath.  A time when we can take a few brief days, a few precious hours, to go where our hearts ask us.  A time to act without productivity in mind, to just “be”, without regard for the world.  This is a time to dream.

When I look back over the years I am struck by what great achievements have sprouted from the fertile ground provided in these quiet moments of leisure.  Some of my most exhilarating and life-shaping experiences have sprung from the quiet musings of a meandering mind.

Dreaming Up New Adventures – December 1998: 
One such event occurred on a cold Manitoba afternoon in December 1998.  With the bustle of Christmas past us and the New Years’ celebration still to come, I stole several hours to languish on the couch with tea, a blanket and a book.  I read and read and then I read some more, knowing that the day could turn to night and I would still not be expected anywhere out in the world.  It was a day of total freedom, a day wide open for the magic of the moment to take hold.

As I read I became particularly intrigued by one character's story.  She was an adventurer and a missionary who had taken her work to a country I couldn’t locate on a map, much less had ever visited.  In a sudden flash of inspiration my mind drew forth from the story a thought that It had never thought before. 

“Could I pack up everything, put it in storage and just move somewhere crazy?”

I thought….

And I pondered….

And I wondered….

And at the end of my thinking, pondering and wondering, my answer was as clear as the brisk northern air outside my window. 

With bright eyes and an open heart I declared aloud to the empty room “Yes! Yes! I believe I could!” I sat for a moment delighted by my new thought and then returned to reading.

In the waning hours of that cold December day my call to adventure was answered by a knock at the door.  

When I answered, there on my step stood a neighbor, and in his hand was a job description for a vacant position in a far off land.  This job description matched my own and in that moment, I was shown the way to live into the revelation that had struck me only hours earlier.  

Through a series of events that can best be described as mysterious-perfection, I began a new life 2000 miles, and a country away, in the sun-drenched desert of Tempe, Arizona less than 6 months later.

“Man”ifesting – December 2004:
The quiet moments between Christmas and New Years 2004 bore their own fruit.  It was 11:00 pm on December 28th.  I was in my mother’s living room playing on my laptop after the family had gone to bed, when my idle surfing was suddenly interrupted by a burst of singing. 

I looked up to see glowing happy couples dancing and laughing together, but my eyes were drawn to the boldly printed promise of self knowledge which flashed across the television screen below their twirling feet.  Despite the fact that I was right in the middle of a 12 month adventure to find the man I was going to marry, it was not the hope of love that made me enter the web address www.eharmony.com into my browser. It was the promise of my “Free Personality Profile”,  the opportunity to know myself better, to read the questions, seek the answers and hear the wisdom of their on-line assessment that called me to action.

Two hours later I put down my keyboard, blissfully exhausted from the effort and began pouring over my well won results.

I went to bed that night satisfied and a little more self aware and the next morning I woke to a gift that rivaled the best Christmas mornings.  There on my computer I found email after email listing the endearing characteristics of the amazing men who were carefully chosen for me based on my meticulously completed profile.

I didn’t keep all of the notes I wrote on the dozens of matches that showed promise that December morning.  But I did save one.

Jeff Ohio
Loves Travel
People
Adventure
Perfect Match!

(And he is )

This inspired action was a joy in itself and it happened because I had given myself the time and space to just be.  I had no idea that it would deliver my husband to my inbox less than 12 hours later but I will be forever grateful that it did.

It is still a mystery to me what magic these days will uncover as 2009 eases into 2010 but I know enough to give it room to unfold in all of its wonder.

Invitation: So, before you hit the ground running on Monday January 4th, why don’t you promise yourself a few hours without commitment, without worry or figuring out, without activity or working or planning, to get totally and completely lost in the moment. 

And in these quiet hours if you are suddenly and joyfully inspired into action – take it. 
 

If a thought grabs you and wants to shake up the world as you know it – allow it. 
 

And if the gift of the moment brings nothing more than the stillness and perfection of the present moment itself – embrace it! For this is the very stuff that life is made of.

Enjoy this quiet time to rest renew and get ready…. The adventure of 2010 is coming just around the corner!

With Love,

Joelle

Living the adventure IN NYC

Last week I had the delight of my second trip to New York City and the city did not disappoint!

My first trip was a couple of summers ago, and to be honest, I didn’t get it.  I didn’t see what the big deal was.  My husband loves to razz me, by recounting how my assessment of New York was that “It reminds me a lot of Winnipeg, Manitoba.” It did! He still cracks himself up over that one. 

Well, let’s just say this time it only reminded me of Winnipeg a little and the rest was some cross between Vegas and Disney Land.  I had a blast!

I was in the city for a Hay House Event called “Movers and Shakers.”- I was excited to spend a weekend with 150 other speakers, authors and coaches who had dreams of touching the world and who were ready to take it to the next level.

I arrived in the city around noon and was promptly accosted by a limo driver who invited me to share a ride to my hotel with three lovely women from Prince Edward Island – a mom and her two grown daughters who were in the city for a girl’s weekend.  I loved the conversation and I gotta say I was tickled that I was in town as a “mover and shaker” and I got to ride in limo to the hotel (let me tell you, it doesn’t take much to get me excited – this made my week!)
 

I arrived at the W Hotel in Union Square and was taken by its energy and beauty.  When I walked into my room I let out a big happy sigh as I took in my lovely room, and moved in for the weekend.  Any hotel where I don’t have to call down for a robe because there’s one already hanging in the bathroom is a happy happy thing! After putting my socks in the drawer, toiletries in the bathroom and books on the nightstand I felt settled in and ready for an adventure.

I grabbed a map from the concierge and set out to take on New York! It was 2:00. I had 2.5 hours to travel the 1.6 miles to Rockefeller center for a 4:30 meeting with a client so I just started walking in that general direction.

I set out towards 5th Ave and was first taken by the quaint sitting areas created by partitioning off whole sections of road.  Little café tables with chairs and umbrella’s created a park-like atmosphere in the middle of the street, complete with planters filled with decorative cabbages (gotta love the decorative cabbages!)

As I continued to walk I passed little juice bars and coffee shops and restaurants, each with its own charm. The kind of places I would want to check out for a meal or an afternoon, just taking it in, watching the people. I had this sudden thought that I could spend months here and find a new place to eat every day.  I was beginning to get it.

And then of course, it happened.  I am sure that anyone who has ever been to the big apple and taken in her flair has found themselves in this oh so cliché moment when you just can’t help it…

“start spreading the news….”

“I’m leaving today…”

“I want to be a part of it (BAM!) NEW YORK NEW YORK!”

Yep – it was my sound track for the entire weekend.  But don’t worry, I kept the singing in my head …mostly.

Then, without warning, I suddenly found myself in a somewhat less quaint area filled with discount stores and people selling perfume on the street.  It was an interesting place full of some really good smells (street vendors selling uncommon and exotic foods ) and some not so good smells (you name it – I smelled it.) The energy was totally different here and I was suddenly grateful I was doing this walk in the day time.

It was in this particular part of my adventure that I was stopped dead in my tracks by a hoard of pigeons that had taken over the side of a building.  I took a picture to send to my husband because we have enjoyed the company of pigeons at our home for the past couple years – first there was “Tic” and “Tac” and then they had “Toe” and “Tic Junior” who had “X” and “O” and I was beginning to realize that if we didn’t do something about our expanding family we might be in for a similar scene at our place.

When I turned around and realized behind me there was another 80+ birds lined up on the other side of the alley, I actually started giggling with how overwhelming the scene was.  Note to self – find a new home for Tic and Tac!

Emerging out the other side of the somewhat unnerving several blocks I was right back to quaintness and stumbled upon one of my favorite guilty pleasures.  A LUSH store!!  For those of you who have never been, it is a natural beauty store where everything looks and smells so yummy you could eat it.  They cut soap off of “cheese rounds” and package everything up in deli wrapping. 

After buying a little “I should coco” for Jeff and “snowcake” for me, I continued on only to be stopped in my tracks by the most amazing window display! Children were entering their wish lists into an automated system in one window- then in the next we saw their letters swirl around and around and disappear into the distance. The next had funky elves reading the letters and making the toys.  I had arrived at Macy’s!

They don’t make Macy’s like this in Cleveland – let me tell you!  It was so beautiful I had to take pictures!

Everything is bigger and flashier In New York!  Standard stores you would see in any mall were transformed into destinations by flashing lights, over the top décor and window displays that looked like you were entering a dance party at a trendy bar, not a retail shop! Even the Walgreens took up 3 stories. I was beginning to see that we were not in Winnipeg anymore.

The one thing that was a little underwhelming was a particular famous statue that I walked by on the way.  She looked much smaller in person than she does on TV .

Just as the sun was starting to set I walked abruptly into the middle of a neon wonderland!  Everywhere I looked there were flashing video displays.  A woman dancing in a white dress, a winking 40 foot M&M.  Even a gal from Thompson, Manitoba knew Time Square when she saw it.

It was awesome.  Truly.  I was beginning to think that New York was more fun than Vegas and Disneyland put together ! And just when I thought things couldn’t get any better, I was grabbed by an adorable singing toilet and I realized my fun was just beginning!

I was lured into a building and sent up a set of stairs where I found a line of people in the shiniest prettiest bathroom you have ever seen.  There were dancing bears on tv screens singing a catchy toon “Cha-a-ar-min… Enjoy the go!”  and a guy on a microphone was entertaining the crowd with “potty humor”.  I had stumbled into an interactive promotion for Charmin Toilet paper and I cannot remember the last time I had so much fun!

The practical side of the event was the public restrooms for the holiday shoppers.  The whimsical side included a video confessional where you could go into a glass booth and share how you “enjoyed your go”, stalls with touch screen displays where you could graffiti on the walls that would then be displayed on screens around the room, and of course a 6 foot toilet photo-opp that I could not resist.

I won’t even go into the Duracell display upstairs but let’s just say they have cell phone charging stations, more fun photo opps, X-box’s and a projection of a talking virtual sales rep who’s eyes follow you wherever you go (It was really creepy.)

I checked my watch and the fun had to come to an end, It was quarter after 4 and I realized that somehow I had ended up on 7th when I had to be on 5th so I started booking it towards Rockefeller center, eyes on the look-out for the 75 foot Christmas tree.

Even with minutes to spare, New York did not disappoint. I jogged passed the Radio City Music Hall and moments later came face to face with the tree, the throngs of people, and  the skating rink and all I can say is – I was in awe.

I made it to my client's just in time and I got a view of the Ice rink from 20+ floors up as the receptionist pointed out Saks 5th Avenue and told me that they “play their windows” by flashing lights in time with holiday music (it just doesn't end!)

After a wonderful meeting over a glass of wine, my client and her driver Rudy drove me  to the hotel in her private car (talk about movers and shakers) just in time for me to drop off my coat and head down to the opening night reception for the main event. 

As I walked through the room I saw so many bright smiling faces, Cheryl Richardson was connecting with participants, I recognized Reid Tracy CEO of Hay house who would also be presenting, and to my surprise I noticed a quiet white-blond haired angel in the room who I suddenly realized could only be Louise Hay herself.

The weekend and my interactions with the "movers and shakers", the learning that occurred and the way it shook up my world, will be a story for another day but while the wonder was still fresh, I had to share my fabulous trip to New York!

As you go about your day – remember that adventures are around every corner, ready to scoop us up, bring us joy and make us feel alive.  We just have to be open and be willing to say “YES!” when life gives us her invitations to dance.
 

Here’s to wanderlust, new experiences and embracing unexpected delights.

With love,

Joelle

P.S.
When I arrived home Sunday night my husband surprised me with a fridge full of food,  his patented stir-fry and home-made cookies (notice his angelic glow below.)  Life really doesn’t get any better.  XOXO

Hi guys!

So many adventures to share .  It is time to get back to writing to catch you up, but in the meantime here is an interview I did with the fabulous Alexandra Jaye from mygoddesslife.com.

 Click here to listen to the interview.

Autumn in Cleveland Heights has been a true delight! So much so that I have almost convinced myself that living in year round 85 degree weather would just not measure up to brilliant changing seasons NE Ohio (almost ).  I have shared one of my favorite views below.

Crazy in love with fall!  Talk soon!

Coach  Joelle

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Hi gang!

These here are some interesting times.  Never in my 8 years as a coach have I seen so many people giving up on their dreams, becoming disillusioned with life and losing hope.  Now, just because everyone is doing it doesn’t mean it is the only choice or that it is necessary, but for a brief moment we can acknowledge that life is dishing it out and people are feeling it.

If you are ready to get re-invigorated by life, fueled with the thrill of the hunt… if you are ready to begin a grand new vision and revel in the excitement of a new adventure then check out the

Top Seven Steps to Get Energized, Get Focused and Get Back on Track to living your inspired life!

Enjoy!

Coach Joelle

Hi, guys!

With 3 weeks to go until our uber-active sea-kayaking vacation, my husband and I are in a desperate race to get in shape.  More specifically, we want to trade in our round jiggly shapes for something a wee bit more toned and svelte.
 

After devouring half a bag of marshmallows with complimentary graham crackers and chocolate during this past weekend’s camping trip, I could not have been more delighted to hear that my husband was on board for a new gut-and-butt-busting routine. We were drawing the line in the sand and together it was time to trade in comfort and our ever expanding waistlines for a new commitment to health and a smaller booty.

While Dr. Phil would advise we take on a “no-fail environment”, removing all offending substances from crackers to ketchup in support of our weight-loss effort, we decided to live on the edge, going for more of a “temptation and decadence around every corner environment.”  When we arrived home from camping I handed Jeff the marshmallows and remaining Hershey bar from the weekend’s fire-side revelry and unceremoniously request that he toss them in the trash.  To this he replied, “Let’s keep them in the freezer until our next camping trip.  But the catch is we can’t touch them until then. Anyone who eats the s’mores fixings between now and then pays a $100 fine!”  We shook on it and then added limits on wine consumption and made a commitment to forgo desert until our next s’mores –gasbord 2 weeks hence!
 

We started well. Monday we were up at 6 am for our run. Jeff rocked it, going 4 miles while I wogged (walk-jogged) 3, just happy to be awake to greet the gorgeous morning outside.  A sensible dinner of couscous and spicy- kale (It really was better than it sounds) and we were off to the races!

Tuesday morning we were up again at 6 am, and began with our normal warm-up chat on the way to the trail, when I innocently asked my sweet husband how he ate the day before. 
 

“Ok” he responded with a little shrug.  

I look over, interested, “Ok?” I asked, with one eyebrow cocked. “What was just ‘ok’ about it?”
A sheepish look came over his face as he revealed the reason for the “ok”.  

“I had a Clark Bar after lunch.” He grinned.

“Ohhhhhhh! I hope it was good.” I grinned with zeal. “Please do not pass go.  Please deposit $100 into the savings account at your earliest convenience.”

He put up an honest fight, protesting that his chocolate transgression was not the s’mores stuff in the freezer, nor was it “dessert” because everyone knows that “dessert” only comes after dinner J .  However, after a lighthearted conversation we both agreed that it made no sense for freezer and dinner sweets to be taboo while having a carte blanche on anything store-bought consumed before 5 pm.   And so he acquiesced, the savings account received an unexpected deposit and we both got one step closer to taking ourselves and our commitment to health seriously.

With Love (and an extra $100 )

Coach  Joelle

Hi Gang!

Read the whole article, do the homework and get a little more life in your life!  Then come on back and share your thoughts.  It’s sure to be some deep stuff

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Enjoy!

Joelle
 

I see a trend developing.

I manage through the dark cold winter and things seem fine.  Holidays and novelty make November and December a breeze. January passes, all is well, February has a quiet energy but sometimes quiet is exactly what the soul needs.  March starts getting dicey and in April discomfort shifts to panic as spring tempts and teases but does not show herself.  Next thing you know I am booking myself on the first flight to Arizona.

It happened  last year,   and right on schedule, despite my lovely little blue light and my 6 am walking club, it happened this year and I am declaring right now, if this body is spending another winter in Ohio, My Az trip will be on the books by October!

However it came to be, my trip to AZ was a godsend in every way.  It was a covert operation, only my host knew I was coming, allowing for my favorite type of schedule which is best defined by the phrase “lots of options, no obligations.”

My plan, was essentially to be in the sun, write, rejuvenate and get some answers.  If there is one thing I do it is seek answers, all day every day and after a period of focused work and tight deadlines I was excited to be able to languish in my answer seeking.  With a pile of library books, flip flops and sunglasses, I was off!

Red Rock Haven:

The trip was perfect in every way and that could not be more true for the impromptu trip to Sedona I took with a dear friend.
 

We booked it the day before I arrived and we were only going for a night but I guess somehow we knew a night was all we needed.
 

Girls that we are we laughed at how we filled an entire backseat with supplies for an overnight trip. 

As we pulled out of the driveway all thoughts of regular life and responsibility disappeared, we were on an adventure to the red rocks and the laptops were left at home, a rare and precious treat.

 
The two hour drive flew by and we never turned on the radio once.  We first engaged in an in-depth critique of the abundant and clever billboard advertisements and then conversation turned to our lives, what was working, what was not, what we feared, what we hoped for, and by the time we arrived we each had that feeling of being joyfully emptied of all the things that just needed to get out (I have found that one of the most profound impacts of coaching is simply the opportunity for people to speak and be heard.)

Suddenly, the familiar red rock cropping began to dot the landscape and the blissful wave of peace that is uniquely Sedona washed over us.

Solving the world’s problems over a bottle of wine:

My friend had booked us in a resort way up on a ridge. It is the kind of place where the view is spectacular and the drive up has you holding your breath. 

Upon arriving in our room we set the stage for a delicious evening of conversation.  It was still brisk up in the high desert so we had to abandon patio sitting for fireplace sitting.  By 5:30 we had the fireplace roaring, the feast set up, the wine opened and the world slipped away as two best friends contemplated the mysteries of life, shared each other’s company and connected to their life purpose.

These are the conversations that enliven me;  the ones that can change your life; the ones that leave you in awe of the wonder of living; the ones that come from deep trust and pure love – it was magical.

Complete with an intuitive card reading and a very enlightened metaphor comparing the pine tree out our window to an individual’s path of purpose and the quest for truth, we called our husbands to share the day and were fast asleep by 10:30. A day well done.

Living loud in all of its many forms:

Still on East coast time, I was delighted to wake at 6 am and headed out to take in the clean high desert air, and listen to the morning birds. 

Perched atop our ridge, I called my mother to share the previous night’s insights and the beauty of the moment (some of my mother’s favorite memories are the trips she has taken virtually with me as I called her from a camp site in Malibu, the airport in Maui or from the deck of a tall ship in the Caribbean.)

I then picked up some tea for my travel companion and we packed up the car to check out. 

As we were leaving we were suddenly surrounded by a unique group of individuals, who resembled a crew you might see at a Stergis rally.  The boxed us in with their large souped-up trucks.  A compact and assertive woman walked up to our window, stuck her had in and said, “Just where do you think you are going? We heard you were leaving and we all hurried back to stop you.” 

It seems that our particular vehicle had somewhat of a cult following.  They were a club 1400 strong and this weekend they were gathering from all across the country to celebrate their trucks! Their passion was amazing and it was beautiful how the mere fact that we owned the same vehicle gave us an automatic entry into the club and a wild weekend of revelry. 

We declined the revelry but we did get the blow by blow of the personalized license plates, hitch steps and the myriad of other special doo-hickies that made each person’s “ride” special.  It was priceless and joyful and such a beautiful example of passion, commitment and yes, living loud!

Being:

The rest of the day was spent exploring, sharing and just being.  Highlights included:

A beautiful breakfast at the Heartline Café, followed by coffee and books on their adorable patio.

A chocolate stop at raw food gourmet chocolate shop (only in Sedona!)

And an endless walk around the fabulous artisan center at Talacapaque.

Finish it off with crackers and hummus on the lawn and I believe there is a picture of this day in the dictionary under the word “Perfection.”

And then we headed back to the valley.

Sun and Silence:

My final days of the trip comprised of me under an umbrella at the pool reading. I did this for two days. 

My original plan was to plan, create, figure out, but something happened in Sedona which changed all that. 

That Thursday night when we waxed philosophic and connected with our creator; that conversation and the energy of the place, it put my mind to rest, made all planning obsolete and put every question out of my head. 

Holding onto Bliss:

Achieving the peace I found in Sedona came joyfully and effortless and it lasted well after my trip back to Cleveland and it changes everything. 

Now the trick is to stay with it, to stay connected and peaceful, even when I am tired or when things don’t work out the way I planned; even when I cannot see the way and there is no clear path; my daily task is to stay in the knowing, to stay in my truth and to have unwavering faith in the wonder of life.

Whether it is a trip to Sedona, a visit to your garden or a Sunday mass, be sure to make the time to ground yourself with the people, places and experiences that make you feel connected and hopeful, powerful and serene.

The more I live and the more I seek, the more I come to find that attention to this one thing, makes all the difference.

With Love,

Joelle  
 

Hello gang! 

I always find that spring is a time that opens me up to life.  Like the first daffodils of spring pushing their way out of the newly thawed dirt.  Ahhhhhhh.   We have weathered the winter and now is the time of rebirth, of new growth, of warmth and expansion.

It is too rare of an occurrence that we actually stop and appreciate the unfolding of a season or a day or a moment.  In the weeks to come, be sure to take time to welcome the spring, breathe in the smell of green things and stop to appreciate the landscape bursting forth in color.  Life is a wonder when we take a moment to know it, to see it, to breath it in.

With Love and daffodils,
 

Coach Joelle

For those of you who are ready to spring into a new life adventure and take on the world with fresh eyes, I encourage you to check out the spring session of the Make Your Life Program starting May 6th.  Whether you are looking to find new spring romance, to open yourself to pursue that dream career or simply come to know, honor and appreciate how amazing you are (because you really are) then come and join us – your future will thank you.

"Joelle’s coaching touched, improved, and inspired every aspect of my life! From easing the transition of moving to a new town, getting settled, and starting my own design business -  to clarifying my visions for a wonderful future – what could have been a potential disaster instead was turned into "perpetual bliss". I truly feel as if I’ve had a life makeover. I’m more confident, calm, and balanced on a daily basis and this has, in turn, profoundly affected my personal life, as well as my business dealings in positive, far-reaching ways."

 Thank you Joelle!!!

Eva Pederson, Make Your Life Participant

And now the moment you have all been waiting for!! 

The final resolution of the Kitty Communication Conundrum!!  After all of the lessons on how not to get what you want, the precious Lucky (we call her “The splotch”) will demonstrate the simplest, easiest way to get what you need (just a hint – it is the most obvious, cleanest, direct way to do it, and amazingly, it usually works!) 

Enjoy this fourth and final episode of What Do You Want – and How You Can Get It! 
 

Enjoy, and may all of your heartfelt requests be greeted with open arms.
 

Joelle

Once again, thank you to Lashawn and Theresa for all of their hard work on these videos. It is a gift when someone helps to make your inspired visions real.  Love to you both.
 

Hi, gang!

As we head into week 3 of the infamous cat communication videos, I have a question for you.

Have you ever had someone do something nice for you only to find out they were buttering you up for a future favor?

Or perhaps at some point you may have been the sneaky one, thinking that if you just say “yes” one more time to them, you will have earned a yes the next time you come asking.  Hmmm?

While it may seem like a good idea at the time, it unfortunately reeks of manipulation (I know, strong word) and all too often leaves the other party feeling used, or snookered (wow – that did not show up in spell check – must be a real word!) leaving the other party leery of future seemingly “altruistic” acts.

This is an all common scenario in businesses, friendships and marriages that my cat Xanadu (A.K.A Xana-belli)will skillfully demonstrate in this week’s video.

Watch and learn from the master manipulator what not to do when you are out to get what you want.

Haven’t seen Part 1? Watch the video now!

Haven’t seen Part 2? Watch the video now!

Enjoy,

Coach Joelle

Just a heads up, I will be a guest on the DeLores Pressley Show on La Talk Radio Tuesday March 31st at 7:00 EST. 

Check it out below!

Joelle

Hi, gang!

Welcome to part two of the 4 part video series What do you want… and how you can get it! (A.k.A things I learned from my cats.)

(haven’t watched part 1 yet? Check it out now!

In today’s lesson, the very persistent Bandit (may she rest in peace)shows us a couple more less than effective ways to try to get what you want. 

 Check out this 3  minute video to ensure you don’t make these communication mistakes.

More to come next week!

Enjoy!

Joelle

Hi Gang!

With another 6 weeks until the next Make Your Life Program I knew I couldn’t wait until then to start up another life-limiter’s list.

As you may know the making life-limiter’s list is the practice of listing all the stuff that is hanging out there waiting to be done, the things that are nagging you and are sucking mental energy every time you notice it, don’t do it and then come back to notice it again.

Life is so much cleaner and simpler when these things are taken off the list and my experience is that this cleaning up also gives you more direct access to all the good in life because your mind is quiet and ready to receive.

My list right now is lengthy and I figured I would share it with you to help hold me accountable.

So here it goes!

Things on Joelle’s life-Limiter’s list:

1. Bathroom caulk (my original solution did not work – time to try option 2)

2. Buy venetian plaster for bathroom

3. Get new light bulbs for office chandelier

4. Find a place to record or buy recording equipment and…. Record!!

5. Glue the hang-y down-y thingy on the bottom of the bed

6. Call Mike for bathroom repair (hmmm – lots o’ bathroom stuff)

7. Book with dermatologist

8. Find and book with OBGYN and/or GP

9. Sell something on ebay already!!! (I keep making piles and not actually sitting down to do it!)

10. Find a minimum of 10 fabulous communities that could be our next home.

11. Check out ICF Continuing education programs and narrow down to 3 possible paths to recertification.

12. Decide whether I will be visiting AZ/CA in the next month to get a little summery reprieve.

Ok, this is a good start. Between the ebay and the fixer upper stuff I will have a lot off my mind. With the doctor stuff it is probably about time and the sooner I find our new community the sooner we are off to a new adventure.

Here is my commitment.

(ohhhhh, this is where things get exciting!)

I commit to items …..

Oh heck – I will do it all this week. Period. (quick scan) yep, all of it!

I will be updating on twitter as I get things done (you can see my updates in the pink box on the right.)

If you would like to get to work on your own life-limiter’s list, go ahead and post below and we can cheer you on.

Hugs on a Monday!!

Joelle