Wednesday, January 28, 2009

FREE LIfe Coaching - From me!

Last weekend I attended a 3 day course in Toronto put on by the Coaches Training Institute. My motivation is the project I am working on at Algonquin College, WhyHire.me.  I realized that although I am teaching students about social media tools for personal branding that coaching is part of the process.  Off I went to learn more.  

The life coach I have used over the past year on and off plus two other's I had met, all trained through CTI so I felt it was the right direction to go.  Off I went to Toronto for the weekend.

I'm now looking for a few 'FREE' clients so that I can practice my skills.  Any interested SpinMamas (or your friends or family) that would like to be my guinea pigs?  Our sessions will be 30 minutes long every 2 weeks.  The goal is to make your life more fullfilling.  Do you have an area in your life that isn't quite up to 'snuff'?  We can focus on career, relationships, family, friends, fun and recreation, money, personal growth and almost anything else.  

Coaching is not counselling.  My role is to support you in finding the solutions to your issues and helping you be more accountable for the actions you need to take in your life.  So far, I have a client writing a book outline, another analyzing what happiness really is to them, and another client is working their way through making their needs a higher priority in their hectic life.

This is soft sell ladies - I'm offering up some FREE coaching for a limtied time.  Anyone interested, please send me a note.  

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Rave Reviews for Tempting Providence

Thirteen of us showed up to see 'Tempting Providence' at the GCTC.  I was surprised to hear that none of us had yet been to the new GCTC location.  We were all very impressed.  We arrived early to enjoy a relaxing beverage before the show.  Encore, run by Thyme and Again, is a beautiful restaurant on the group floor.  Although I was the only one that grabbed a bit, I can say with complete commitment that I will be returning for lunch some day soon.

The play was delightful!  I love the strong characters, the Newfie feeling, the simple costumes, and the dance with the table cloth.  It was mesmerizing to see who the 4 characters were able to turn a table, 4 chairs and a table cloth into all the sets they required.  Wonderful acting but also very entertaining in the way they produced their environments.

Myra Bennett was definitely a women I would have enjoyed having a kitchen party with.  And to all the SpinMamas that joined me, thanks for the company!

Patti 

Monday, January 19, 2009

Transcending: Words on Women and Strength by Kelly Corrigan

This video keeps popping in my mailbox from different women in my life.  With over 3 millions views, I think it's safe to assume that it resonates with many women with regard to the power of our friendships and our spirits.

Cheers to you all,  Patti

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Kayla's Review of Tempting Providence



My daughter and her classmates saw Tempting Providence today at the GCTC.  Kayla and her friend Natalie though it was a great production.  The girls were very impressed that it was the true story and they loved the Newfoundland actors that told Myra Bennett's story.  They were very impressed with how a limited set was used and they found the story interesting and at times very funny.

Kayla and Natalie gave Tempting Providence 2 thumbs up.  

I hope the 13 of us that are attending the production next Tuesday night will feel the same.  For those of you that are joining me, I will have a glass of wine in hand at 7PM at Encore, the cafe on the main floor.

Cheers!

Inaugural Yoga on Westboro Beach 2006

Inaugural Yoga on Westboro Beach 2006
It all started here!

Curling at the Granite Club

Curling at the Granite Club
Working on a game plan.

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