January 18, 2009 at 12:54 am (Abundance, Emotional and Physical Healing, Event, Personal Growth, coaching, holistic, soul driven, spirituality)
Tags: blogtalkradio, business coach, business coaching, challenged, clarity, coach, coaching, conscious awareness, conscious choices, creating clarity and focus, getting past fears, getting past negative thinking, getting past obstacles, group coaching, igniting the spark of what inspires you, inner intuition, inner wisdom, Jeff Cardwell, KeystoClarity! Coach, keystoclaritycoach, looking for something more, Louise Crooks, making conscious choices, podcast of show, radio, seeking more, seeking passion in your life, small business owner, struggling, wisdom wide open
WISDOM WIDE OPEN
Dear Friends,
My friends Susie and Craig have invited me to be part of a panel of coaches discussing wonderful topics tomorrow evening on the Conscious Coach Circle, on their radio show Wisdom Wide Open!
You can find their show at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wisdomwideopen and if you want to go to their website …www.wisdomwideopen.com you can find out more about them! I have had the opportunity to have wonderful conversations with them on their inaugural show and on another show I was a guest on (in the chat room) and we are on the same wavelength! LOA!
So I invite you to come and listen, or even join in the banter in the chatroom, or call in and ask your questions or comment on the topic being discussed – your thoughts and opinions matter!
WISDOM WIDE OPEN says…..
‘Opening wide, the doors to YOUR Wisdom, and providing ‘Keys to Clarity’ in making ‘Conscious Choices’ in YOUR life!
Join Susie Bonham-Craig, Craig Hannas, Louise Crooks and Jeff Cadwell for an enticing journey into discovering your innate ability to ‘deliberately’ create, co-create and find your true path right from where you stand.
We will be taking calls from you on ANY subject that is important to YOU. Whether you’re struggling with something, seeking understanding, looking for new ways to evoke passion from yourself, or just plain curious…Join in and you just might hear something that stirs you… Its not about where you are, its about where you’re going! Receive a User ID and password and join the circle (its free!) Find out what Louise and Jeff have in store!’
The show starts at 6pm EST (-5hrs GMT) and goes until 8pm EST. When you go to the show link you will find a number on the screen to call, or just turn up your volume and listen! Looking forward to catching you on the waves!
Warmly,
Coach Louise
PS Don’t forget you will be able to listen to the archived podcast on their site, after the show.
I appreciate your comments on the show! Let us know what you thought here!
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January 16, 2009 at 3:39 pm (Abundance, Personal Growth, soul driven, soul driven business, spirituality, vision)
Tags: alternative treatments, awareness, being and doing, business coach, business coaching, characteristics that you want to acquire or attain, coach, coaching, coaching exercise, complimentary medicine, connection, creative coaching, group coaching, holistic practitioner, images that inspire you, KeystoClarity! Coach, life, life coach, Louise Crooks, networking group, preparing for 2009, preparing for the New Year, purpose, sandbox exercise, small business owner, spiritual connection, symbols that inspire you, symbols that represent who you want to be, who are you going to be in 2009
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I had such fun last week with my group coaching program that I’m running and with an exercise I facilitated with my Holistic Healing Networking Group! It was an opportunity to take a step back and look at how you wanted to be in 2009! What do I mean by that? Well, what qualities do you want to exude? How do you want to be with your clients? How do you want show up every day, to feel connected with yourself and others around you? What kind of characteristics do you want to have for you business to grow, for your relationships to flourish? I think you are getting the ‘picture’ now!
Take a moment to think about what this means to you! What image generally one from nature -animal, insect, fish, water, tree, flower etc, comes to mind and really inspires you when you think of it.
Once you thinkof the image, make a short list of words and actions that come to mind that this picture or image represents for yourself. Sit for a couple of minutes and reflect on the image and the words, and what it means to you…. (see very easy)
Don’t force an image to come to mind, if it doesn’t come straight away, take the pressure off, go and do something else, and then it will to you, just like it did for my client – his image was a Phoenix! how powerful that is! Another client had the image of a dolphin! Just think of the qualities and meaning this images can evoke in someone, maybe even you!
Now that you have your image or symbol, in the next week see if you can find a picture or memento that will be a constant reminder for you through out the year. To keep you inspired and excited about 2009.
It will give you a chance to reflect continually coming back to a central point of focusing on what you want to achieve and how you want to be, a theme by which you will run your life, and beautiful way to ground yourself when things become stressful or overwhelming or your path has been a little foggy.
I would love to hear how this little exercise helps you! Please post your sharing of your experience.
Warmly,
Coach Louise
For any enquiries to creating more focus and joy in your life as you grow personally or in your business, and would like to discover if coaching with Louise is the right step for you call her on 732-2992347 or email on louise@keystoclarity.com Don’t forget the first consultation is exploratory, and its free and without obligation.
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January 6, 2009 at 6:23 pm (Abundance, Personal Growth, World events and issues, coaching, holistic practitioners, soul driven, spirituality)
Tags: holistic, business success, wellness, health, yoga, yoga instructor, holistic practitioner, energy, life coach, Louise Crooks, alternative medicine, complimentary medicine, small business owner, KeystoClarity! Coach, gratitude, yogaphoria, melanie at yogaphoria, retreats, sanctuary, tea lounge, yoga studio on PA/NJ border, yoga studio in New Hope PA, A New Year prayer, spiritual thoughts for the New Year, gratitude for what we have now, gratitude for family and friends
My friend Melanie, and owner of Yogaphoria, in New Hope PA, shared in their latest newsletter some beautiful thoughts that were heartfelt and reflected my own feelings about life right now as we go throught the challenges that are presented to us all sides, accepting what really matters as we go into 2009! I would love to share it with you….
She wrote:
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New Year’s Prayer
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As I opened my eyes this New Year’s morning, warm in my bed, peaceful and quiet, the first thing my eyes focused on was a beautiful painting given to me by our beloved Abigail Boehm. It is one she had painted for my birthday. It’s a soft dreamy picture of a star-like figure in subtle tones of blues and golds. In the center of the painting are the words “Absolute attention is prayer.” The words are not bold, no, quite the opposite. They come at your eyes as a whisper would come to your ears. They draw your focus to them in remembrance of the gentle qualities prayer can hold. The painting is kind, soft, and loving, just as Abigail is and it holds the perfect mantra for the year to come.
Later that day, I went to Abigail and Kevin’s house for their traditional New Year’s day pot luck. A group of people had followed her other tradition of jumping into the river earlier that day and everyone came back to her house to get warm and be fed. Of course, I thought about joining in on that polar bear tradition for a moment but wisely changed my mind. As we all sat at Abigail and Kevin’s chatting about the freezing cold river, the delicious food, and the up coming plans for the year ahead, the thought “absolute attention is prayer” kept coming to my mind. There we were, all cozy and warm just being with each other like a modern day Norman Rockwell painting. Paying attention to each other’s thoughts and words and laughter. It’s in those moments you realize, THAT’S IT. That’s all there is…no matter what. Even when the world is going crazy around us…that’s it. Where we choose to place our absolute attention determines our lives. To give absolute attention to the present turns our whole life into a prayer. To bask in the love and friendship of each other is as great a prayer or meditation as any other. Perhaps even better.
What a metaphor that day was. Going from the freezing cold rapid waters of the river to the absolute warmth and attention of each other says it all. If we really stopped to think about it, is there anything more we need? Aren’t all our greatest moments about experiencing the love of each other in the fullest?
The evening came to a close and everyone gathered up their coats and plates and headed back out into the cold…and it was cold! Abigail and I stopped at the door and hugged. She looked at me with those pure blue angel-like eyes and with full attention said “I love you…happy new year.” I said the same in return. As I walked out the door, the wind and cold hit me hard, but I wasn’t sure what made my eyes fill with tears. Was it the cold on my face or the warmth in my heart? Did it matter? I just put all my attention on how wonderful I felt and sent out a prayer that each and everyone of us has a whole year of feeling that blessed.
Much love and many blessings,
Melanie
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You hope you found it as profound as I did. You can find their website at www.yogaphoria.com They have a beautiful space, where they do yoga, they have a tea lounge and a sanctuary for all who visit!
Warmly,
Coach Louise
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January 1, 2009 at 4:56 pm (Personal Growth, World events and issues, coaching, soul driven, vision)
Tags: book by David Oliver Relin, book by Greg Mortenson, coach, coaching, David Oliver Relin, education in Pakistan and Afghanistan, energy, finishing what we've started, focus, goals, Greg Mortenson, journalist Relin, Louise Crooks, love in a Islamic world, New York Times bestseller, promoting peace as a way to prevent acts of terrorism education solving ignorance poverty extremism and lack of education, purpose, respecting different cultures and religions, review of inspiring book, secular schools solve problems with extremist education in madrassa, soul, success, Three Cups of Tea, vision
A true act of heroism.
I am ‘wowed’ by the book I have just put down (I really couldn’t put it down for the 2/3 days it took me to read it!) Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. I am so inspired by the work and bravery of Greg Mortenson and the people he has banded together in the extraordinary effort to promote world peace by bringing education to children in Pakistan and Afghanistan!
As a coach I see how he has had the ability to keep moving forward despite roadblocks and failures ultimately leading to amazing outcomes! I recognise how difficult this must have been particularly when he often faced these challenges alone and in extremely difficult and adverse physical and mental conditions. Greg is a true hero. Anyone who needs inspiration to keep moving forward in what their doing, whatever it is, will find it in this story.
I am uplifted and inspired and not only that, now more educated, as to the cause of terrorism coming from the hotbeds of extremism, poverty, ignorance and lack of education. And that Greg, who tackled this issue from a perspective of peace and intellect, initially alone, has made and continues to make a huge difference to many many impoverished people, as well as contributing to the worlds safety in a way that comes from love and compassion, not hate and retribution. We all have something to learn from him.
I believe he is part of what has become a tipping point worldwide towards hope, love, compassion and collaboration to create the lives, the world and the planet we want.
I implore you to read this book! Not only is it a gripping story of Greg’s experiences but also of his vision of what’s possible, and how one person can make a difference!
Greg, thank you for being the person that you are, and thank you to all that circulate in Greg’s hemisphere for the support and contributions and sacrifices you have made, to make what he has done, possible.
In gratitude and inspiration,
Coach Louise
For information to the Central Asia Institute or to find out what you can do to make a difference, click on www.ikat.org or www.penniesforpeace.org , or email info@threecupsoftea.com
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November 1, 2008 at 1:30 am (Event, Marketing tips, Money beliefs, business, coaching, soul driven, soul driven business, vision)
Tags: 90 day challenge, brainstorming, business coaches, business resources, clearing your head, coaches, creating your vision, focus on goals, gaining clarity, Get Clear Now, getting focused, group coaching, group support, holistic practitioners, home based business, integrative medicine practitioners, isolated business owner, keeping eye on the ball, keeping on track, KeystoClarity! Coach, last quarter intentions, life coaches, Louise Crooks, mastermind group, masterminding, new year goals, new year intentions, small business owner, soul driven business, sounding board, specific intentions, successful goal setting, understanding your passion and knowing what to do with
Get Clear Now – 90 Day Challenge Mastermind Group
Clarity!
Get Clarity! Refine your vision! Create your intentions! Get focused! Create tangible results!!
These are just a few of the accomplishments you could have, by participating in a special group starting next week.
The holidays are upon us! It’s important to have fun, however it is easy to get off track over the Silly Season! Does the shaky economy have you shaking in your boots? Is the election distracting you from your mission? Are the demands of family, children and day to day life, getting in the way of creating that special dream you have always wanted. If you are running a business, is everything running smoothly and are clients running through your door? Are your limiting beliefs holding you back from accomplishing what you really want? Do you have a handle on manifesting wonderful and meaningful results in your life?
t’ave fun,
Take the opportunity to clear your head, and get cracking on what’s most important to YOU! Stop procrastinating and take steps to make your immediate goals real. A special mastermind group is forming that will meet for an hour each week by phone. On the first call each member will introduce them self and set intentions for the next 90 days (bearing in mind that the last 30 days of the program will be the first 30 days of the New Year!)
In ongoing sessions we will:
· Clarify our intentions.
· Make sure we are in alignment with our goals.
· Make sure our goals are ‘do-able’ and construct a solid process to make sure they can be successfully and easily accomplished.
· Review progress and re-define our goals and intentions over time as necessary.
· Get really clear about how you want to end 2008, and how you want to start 2009!
· Get coaching, helpful tips and tools as well as great resources and support from Louise – not forgetting the unique support and contribution from other group members.
· Create shifts in perspective, through group discussion and inquiry, which will propel you forward.
· Have the opportunity to brainstorm and collaborate in our own virtual boardroom.
· Get to practice and implement the Law of Attraction.
· Make wonderful friendships and alliances with amazing people.
· Create a confidential and safe space with non-judgment, and full participation.
· Celebrate our accomplishments big, and small.
And, in between calls, each member will have unlimited email access to Louise and the opportunity to interact with other members in a private forum.
There is one requirement of the individuals who register for this program: willingness. A willingness to show up and take action is all that is needed to get started.
Are you willing? Are you ready to take action? Jump off the fence, and join us! At the amazing price of $289 for the full 90 days you will also receive a bonus of 30 minutes private coaching with Louise each month. It is an opportunity not to be missed – this price will no be repeated. A similar personal coaching package would be worth $1200+.
My mission is to assist people, like you, doing important and meaningful things in the world, to make your potential real.
We will start on Tuesday, 4th November (yes, I know Election Day!) at 7pm Eastern. There are just a few seats left. Please call me as soon as possible to book your space and Get Clear Now!
Warmly,
Louise
PS: If the timing is not right, I am taking bookings now for the ‘Start the New Year with a Bang
~ 90 Day Challenge’ beginning in January. these are small intimate groups and space is limited, so book your place now. An early bird price of $329 is available until December 12th. Thereafter the price is $389. (Could this be the special gift you have been looking to give someone? – it truly will be a wonderful experience.)
To contact Louise Crooks ~ The KeystoClarity! Coach
call 732-391 2675 or 732-299 2347 or email at louise@keysotclarity.com
Louise welcomes any questions you might have about the program.
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September 8, 2008 at 9:29 pm (Event, business, holistic, soul driven)
Tags: 4 week series, authentic niche, Craig Miller, heart-based, Louise Crooks, marketing, radio show, soul driven business, spiritual business, The Cake Coach, tips and tools
Hi Everyone,
I know some of you were disappointed that the live show today, lost its sound, particularly after Craig had started telling us about this great workshop series that he is doing! Here is the info if you missed it!
Here is the link for the niche workshop
http://www.neverlandcoaching.com/myn
After you sign up you will be taken to a page where you can upgrade for the audios and workbook.
Don’t forget if you sign up just to listen, its for free. And if you want to get ahead with getting the audios/workbook and sign up today, that you will get his special sign up offer of $69, which will revert to
$99 (still very worthwhile!) after Tuesday. Enjoy!
Warm regards
Coach Louise Crooks
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August 15, 2008 at 2:16 am (Money beliefs, business, coaching, holistic, soul driven, vision)
Tags: business, business growth, clarity, coach, consultation, free, intention, Louise Crooks, networking, new business, path, practitioner, relationships, success, Successful Holistic Practioners, vision
Hi all you wonderful people out there, trying to get your businesses off the ground, or growing your businesses!
I attended my monthly networking meeting this evening – the Holistic Healing Network Alliance, where a number of coaches and holistic practitioners meet and network. We had a wonderful guided meditation at the beginning of the evening by our leader Jill. It was a wonderful way to lift the energy through the chakras, and create a little vortex of energy to tap into – concept I am still a little new to, but hey, I’m open!
Now what I really wanted to say, is that when we shared about what our intentions for our businesses were, it was interesting to see how few people were actually clear on what they wanted! Have you heard of the Law of Attraction folks!? Well, the universe provides what you ask for, but you have to be really clear about what it is that you want! If you have a fuzzy idea … well you will get cotton wool back! Creating a vision for your business is key to creating success, whatever that might mean to you! This vision can change over time, but its important to start with some clear intentions or focus on what you are trying to create!
I recommend Michael Losier’s book The Law of Attraction, if you would like to find out a bit more, or would like a simplistic view on how to apply this concept. He has some great worksheets on his website to use as exercises.
So know what it is you are shooting for, and if you can’t figure it out, or need some help, get yourself a coach! I do no obligation free consultations, so its an opportunity to investigate and determine whether this is the right step for you. It might make all the the difference!
in prosperity,
Coach Louise
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August 11, 2008 at 8:49 pm (Health and Fertility, Money beliefs, business, coaching, holistic, soul driven, vision)
Tags: acupuncture, archive, blogtalkradio, business, chiropractic, coach, coaching, entrepeneur, exercise, finance, fitness, holistic practitioner, lamaze, life coach, Louise Crooks, management, Mayan massage, media, podcast, radio, solopreneur, success, yoga instructor
life blossoming...
Just had a great show! 5 key points raised and elaborated on, to keep you on track.
Here they are:
1) Clarity
2) Commitment
3) Consistency
4) Care
5) Creativity
Listen to the archived podcast to hear all the juicy information on this topic.
Also I am offering any coach or holistic practitioner who would like a support partner in getting more clarity in this area, to call me for a free consultation. I have 2 spots available for new clients, so call me before they get snapped up!
Listen to the show now! www.blogtalkradio.com/KeystoClarity-coach
To your success,
Coach Louise Crooks
PS: Don’t let go of your dreams!
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August 10, 2008 at 10:03 pm (Event, Fertility, Health and Fertility, Money beliefs, business, coaching, holistic, soul driven, vision, wellness)
Tags: acupuncture, artilce, beliefs, bio-energy, business, chiropractor, coach, coaching, contemporary, counsellor, entrepeneur, failure, Fertility, finance, financial, health, holistic, infertility, lamaze, latest news, life coach, lifestyle, limiting, manager, massage, Mayan massage, media, money, occupational therapist, owner, pain management, physiotherapist, practitioner, soul driven, succeed, success, vision
Coaches, and Holistic Practitioners alike! Whats it all for?! Are you creating the life you thought you would
have, with the business you’re in. Lets work together discussing 5 key points to get you on track! Phone in with your questions and commnents! Lets make it happen! Lets create some clarity around the lifestyle you want, in the business you’re in.
We will discussing this subject on my radio show KTC tomorrow 11th August at 7pm EST. Click on the link KTC Radio in the left hand column, to tune in, or listen to it later as an archived post (on the same link). http://www.blogtalkradio.com/KeystoClarity-coach
Coach Louise Crooks
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June 1, 2008 at 3:31 pm (Fertility, Health and Fertility, business, holistic, soul driven, vision, wellness)
Tags: acupuncture, babies, baby, balance, coach, conceive, conception, embryo, Event, Fertility, holistic, infertility, IUI, IVF, lamaze, life, massage, miscarriage, practitioners, pre-natal, pregnancy, reiki, summit, telesummit, virtual, yoga
Hi Everybody!
I have exciting news! I am participating in a Holistic Telesummit, hosted by Lisa Rodriguez. There will be lots of information on health, wellness, vitality, self-care, alternative treatments etc. I will be presenting too! Look out for ‘Creating Balance while Conceiving Life’ – where I will discuss from a coach’s perspective, how we can support ourselves while going through the journey of conceiving through traditional, and ’non-traditional’ means in a way that will create balance, and serenity while going through a possibly stressful process. I will share three keys to this topic: Emotional, Spiritual and Physical support! So that individuals going through the fertility process, will have a great platform to work from, and increase their chance of success!
Come back to this page in a day or so, to get an update on the link for the this exciting event!
Warm regards, Louise
Louise Crooks – LifeBalanceinFertility! Coach
louise@keystoclarity.com
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