Showing posts with label Coaching. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coaching. Show all posts

AWAKEN CONNECTION - AUGUST 2 – 4, 2013 AT HARBIN HOTSPRINGS

Close your eyes…  Let your imagination wander…


If anything were possible, how would you want your relationship to look?
Would it include a connection that makes you feel more alive? More vibrant? Would it be loving? Would it feel warmer? Safer? More enlivening, fun, sexy, romantic? Would you flirt with each other? Would it feel more vital, more playful?
All of the above?
Relationships are hard. Sometimes he says that thing that makes you cringe and you feel your armor begin to harden. Your belly tightens with resentment when she belittles you. You notice it’s difficult to look at what’s not working, to see the truth of how you don’t connect. You’re on an emotional roller-coaster at times and it feels disheartening. Scary. You know you want to be closer, to feel warm, safe, and sexy, but you find yourself turning away because it’s easier than facing the heartache one more time.
You wonder… “When did our relationship get so hard? Why is it so much work?” Sometimes you can feel so alone, even when your partner is sitting next to you on the couch. Sometimes you want to run screaming, or simply disappear. You’re afraid to bring up certain subjects, like paying the bills or visiting your family for the holidays, because you don’t want to have that same old argument again. Sometimes your relationship feels OK, but it’s stuck, flat, boring, like you’ve moved from being lovers and sweethearts to just friends, or roommates.
It’s OK to acknowledge that it’s challenging, that it’s not always the way you want it to be.

This is the beginning of everything getting better.


We are here to help. We will teach you how to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be and how to open your heart to feel the warm, loving connection with your partner that you crave. The kind of connection where your mind relaxes and your body says YES!


In this workshop, you will learn:


To be your most authentic self with your partner in ways that make you feel more awake, more alive, and excited to spend time together.
How to choose connection, even in moments of conflict.
To create deeply authentic communication, so you can both stop guessing and start getting each other.
To make difficult conversations easier and more productive, so arguments no longer pull you apart.
To feel safe sharing your deepest self so you feel seen, heard, and appreciated.
To notice where your heart and your body open, close, and open again, and how to use this heart “breathing” to strengthen your bond, so you can relax, and enjoy being together.
To bring more ease to your relationship, more light-hearted fun, and more sexiness.

Join us for an amazing weekend in a beautiful location, during which you will learn to consciously choose the flavor and quality of your connection. Show up just as you are and we will go deep, engage, and have fun!

Five gifted and dedicated counselors, coaches and course leaders, will harness their extensive talents and energy to help you bring alive elements of the relationship you desire: intimacy, connection, presence, communication, heart-opening sensuality.


Join us as we help you:


Build the vibrant relationship you’ve always wanted.
Unlock your sexual energy and go from partner to lover.
Turn conflict into connection.
Melt the barriers that keep you from the love and connection you desire.
Dissolve shame and fear and open your hearts to one another.
Create the spark that will light a fire in your relationship.
Generate the deepest intimacy you can imagine.


How do you know if this workshop is right for you?


This retreat is for anyone in a romantic relationship who wants more meaningful connection, deeper intimacy, and more ease and fun. What doesn't matter is your sexual orientation or the length of time you have been together. All that matters is that you want to be closer and more in love with your partner.




The 2hats Mastermind Business Group





  • Are you ready to write a solid business plan in one month?
  • Do you want daily support from a team of 12 peers?
  • Would it help if the team was led by a professional business consultant?

...how about if it only cost $125?

Introducing the 2hats Master Mind Business Group, led by John Van Dinther of 2hats Consulting. We are bringing together a dynamic group of up to 12 entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their business.



October’s focus will be “Building Your Plan.” Each participant will write a strategic plan using the the Natural Planning model created by David Allen.

Our first meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. on October 7th (Friday). This three hour workshop will include presentations by John, hands on group exercises, and opportunities to receive peer feedback and support.

Over the course of October, we will support each other through 15 minute accountability conference calls every weekday, where each person will briefly lay out next steps for developing their plan and get feedback from group members. We will be making these calls through the conference call website: www.15minutecalls.com. Don't panic, it isn’t mandatory to be on every call, but it turns out to be useful to have the support available.

On October 14th and October 21st, we will meet in co-working crews to develop our individual plans, getting support from John and from the group. These co-working sessions will be held either at participant’s homes or at a cafe.

Each participant will also receive a one-on-one consulting session with John in which we will go over trouble spots and explore resource opportunities for you specifically.

Our October completion group meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. on October 28th, presenting and reflecting on the participants’ plans and developing practices to implement our plans.

The 2hats business group will be offered monthly, covering different topics each month. Space permitting, new participants can join for any month at the start of that month.

Offering:

One hour individual coaching with John Van Dinther: Scheduled Individually
Three hour group workshops:October 7th and October 28th
Three hour co-working crews:October 14th and October 21st
Fifteen minute accountability call crews: Weekdays in October

Meeting Times and Dates:

October 7th (Friday) 9:00 a.m. - 1808 Addison St., Berkeley, CA 94703
October 14th (Friday) 9:00 a.m. - Location TBD
October 21st (Friday) 9:00 a.m. - Location TBD
October 28th (Friday) 9:00 a.m. - 1808 Addison St., Berkeley, CA 94703

Fee:  $125 per month

Project Focus:

October: Building Your Plan
November: Marketing
December: Financial Management
January: Tools for Success

For more Information please contact:

John Van Dinther
2hats Consulting
(415) 515-1252
tommy2hats@gmail.com

Introduction to Interchange this Monday (9/12/2011)


An Introduction to the Interchange Counseling Program


An introduction will be led by Steve Bearman, PhD, the founder and facilitator of Interchange this Monday (September 12th) at 7pm. The evening will be a gathering of people getting to know each other and learning about Interchange. It will also be a chance for us to meet and chat if I haven’t seen you in a while, it'll be awesome :)

Details:
September 12th (Monday) 7pm
1808 Addison St. Berkeley, CA 94703 (map)
cell: (415) 515-1252

I took the Interchange program in 2009 - 2010 and it transformed my coaching practice, and I use the tools I learned there every day. On Monday, Steve will be sharing some of what makes Interchange such an amazing program. When I first went to Steve’s introduction in 2009 I was just imagining a networking event, but by the end of the evening I had new counseling tools, new connections, and a renewed passion for what I could offer as a coach. I'm inviting you because I think you'll have fun, network with cool people, and learn some good counseling tools.

Here’s a video of me sharing some of what I learned at at Interchange: http://goo.gl/2SR0e


And also a video of me interviewing Steve about how coaches need more counseling skills: http://goo.gl/I2o2P


Interchange is a community-rich training program for people who want to become masterful counselors and coaches, and for people who want to grow in their own lives. Over 10 intensive weekends you’ll be immersed in one approach to counseling after another, experiencing and practicing each, and finally integrating and transcending them all to find your unique way of being with people. With a tribe of like-minded students (who will become like family) you'll learn how to offer powerful support, healing and transformation to others while being transformed yourself in the process.

Join us for this orientation evening and:
  • Learn what the most fundamental aspect of coaching and counseling is and practice offering (and receiving) it
  • Meet and get to know some amazing people who are interested in growth, love and change
  • Get a taste of what you'll learn at Interchange each weekend 
  • Meet Steve Bearman, PhD, founder of Interchange, and see his counseling in action
  • Come to learn something new and connect with awesome people, but consider yourself warned, you may leave having set in motion the thing that changes everything in your life. 

To find out more about Interchange’s counseling training program and the low-cost workshops it offers to the public (like the upcoming "Ending Jealousy Permanently" day long workshop, please visit the website: http://www.interchangecounseling.com/ or contact Margo in Admissions at admissions@interchangecounseling.com or (800) 305-6090.

15 Minute Calls: Accountability groups made easy


Guest Article:
Blake Mills



I'm not the most organized person. Emails go unanswered, projects get left idle for months and my to-do list sometimes seems frozen in time. One of the best structures I've found for getting out of a rut is the accountability group. It's a simple concept: get a few motivated people together to support each other in getting projects done. Over the last six months I've been participating in regular short accountability calls with three other people. For the most part, they've been great! The calls have helped me stay organized and focused on what's important to me. However, accountability groups have two major drawbacks: they're difficult to get started and they seem to fade away fairly quickly. Finding a dedicated group that's available and committed to making the calls is a challenge. Life happens, schedules shift, emergencies come up and pretty soon the accountability group slips away, often without anyone even acknowledging that it's gone. I was in that position a couple months ago. My group was slowly drifting apart. I thought about what I could do to bring more people into it. As I asked around I found a lot of interest, but finding people whose schedules matched up with our existing call was difficult. Over the course of a few weeks I came up with an idea I felt could solve several problems at once. By building a software system to handle hundreds of accountability calls automatically, members could pick and choose which times worked for them and the software would match them up with others who were available at that time. Problem solved! That system has now been built, and it lives at www.15minutecalls.com. Here's how it works:
  1. Become one of the invite-only beta members by clicking the link above and signing up.
  2. Enter a few goals, or a project you're working on, into your member profile.
  3. Pick a few times during the week you're available for a short accountability call.
That's it! Once you're set up, the system will call you at the times you specified and connect you with two other members. Your team will have a total of 15 minutes, during which each person checks in and members support each other in reaching their daily and weekly goals. The call ends promptly and automatically after 15 minutes. You are invited to join 15 Minute Calls and experience the value of automatic accountability calls that work with your schedule. Early morning, afternoon and evening times are available on any day of the week. During the beta release, the service is free and your input will help us make the service even more valuable. Click here to sign up now -- in just five minutes, you can take action to become more accountable in your life.


Transcending Procrastination Interview With Chris Edgar

Chris Edgar is a coach focused on productivity through perfecting your inner game. We discuss the reasons why people procrastinate and how to overcome those hurdles through specific tools and processes you can implement immediately.


High Quality Procrastination

I called my friend Scott yesterday, muttering about how I was putting off preparation for a Facebook workshop I was going to lead. I mentioned that at least I was avoiding preparing by working on my newsletter.

"Ah, you have higher standards of procrastination. You're improving, good work."

He was right. I used to put off tasks by watching a movie or playing a video game, now I can't get away with that. Right at this moment I'm putting off working out, something I promised myself I'd do before going to bed, but I'm blogging instead. I'm blogging away like a fanatic.

Entrepreneurs hit productivity blocks and, because they work alone, there's nobody around to push the action button. Overcoming procrastination isn't just a neat idea, it pays the bills. Having good work habits is critical, you know that. But how do you develop good work habits in the first place?

My friend Brad started a movement he calls coworking: People working on separate projects in one location to support each other. Here's how to set up a coworking group:

Email several entrepreneurs you know. Invite them over to tea and a coworking session. Before you get together, set up a format. How long will you meet for? How much social time you will spend before (or after) your coworking session? Exchange information on what you will be working on; just saying what you intend to do, out loud, can have a tremendous impact on follow through.

For bigger problems, you need to step back. Is there something that isn't right? Are you in the wrong business? Why can't you sit still? Chris Edgar, of Purpose Power Coaching, has developed 3 productivity solutions: Attention, Intention and Foundation.

And then there's the, "Get 'er done method" for those of you who don't buy into support groups or complicated theories. Are you one of those people? You know that it's about getting your nose to the grindstone and pushing. Well here's your solution:
Write a list with pen and paper...right now. Go do it, 5 items max. Just go write it down. Okay, you got your list? Now go do the first item. ~Yep~

The Recession Proof Entrepreneur

I was with a client last Friday, and the recession came up. When I mentioned how lucky we are to be entrepreneurs he looked startled. " You and I, " I continued, "we have the opportunity to make choices, to adjust to our environment. All those folks in cubicle-land are just waiting for the ax to fall, or not, depending on somebody else's ability to adapt to hard times."

I'm focusing my attention on San Francisco based businesses, I'm offering cost savings tools and I'm addressing client's financial concerns head on. People are feeling cautious, even when they take on a new project or go solo. Planning and rigorous assessment are important steps that I include in my offering. I'm adapting to the new market's terrain, and that's the opportunity of being an entrepreneur in a recession.

An economic downturn is like a crucible. It burns off fat and distraction, leaving our strongest values and commitments. What we gain is structure and stability once the fires have died down. We have been adding new projects: Web 2.0, the green movement and faith-based politics for the last 8 years. We will see what's truly sticky, and what just constituted big talk, after the ashes cool.

I especially appreciate the recession's effect on my fellow entrepreneurs. Relentless optimism is pretty easy in easy times, but character is revealed through adversity - it sure is true that relentless optimism is the best tool available to us now.

Services

Small Business Strategy Consulting


Clarify Purpose & Align With Values

We use exercises and personal coaching to reveal your deepest goals for your business, and then apply strategic planning to create a detailed map showing how to get there.

  • Multi-media visioning
  • Collaborative brainstorming
  • Strategic thinking
  • Task based action plans


Discover Current Position

We break down the components and processes of your business to reveal information blocks, untapped resources and new opportunities.

  • On site assessments
  • Expert consulting & support
  • Extensive reporting & documentation


Develop Optimal Practices

We collaborate with you to create solutions that are personalized to fit your life and your business, finding new opportunities and simplifying your processes.


  • Using personal expression as marketing
  • Sustainability strategies to save & connect
  • Strategic planning tools & tricks
  • Automate systems for clarity & ease

Accountability

We check-in regularly, making sure you are on path to reach your expressed goals.

  • Session reviews document materials covered
  • Action plans break down what's next
  • 24/7 support to Keep your business on track

Entrepreneurship Coaching Cycle

  1. Discover - Where you are in life and work.
  2. Plan - Develop a work process that supports you.
  3. Align - Address old patterns that don't serve.
  4. Execute - Get into action on new work process.
  5. Clarify - What is working & what needs adjustment.
  6. Assess - What has been accomplished & what is next...

Working With 2hats

The work we do at 2hats is manifesting dreams --your dreams. You have the ability and the passion and 2hats brings the map. You be ready to learn, be ready to share yourself and go for it. Then we go on the ride together, working hard, getting nervous and making it happen - and it's a ton of fun :)

The Secret to Success

The secret to successful business is aligning your actions with your dreams. You have a craft and a vision for bringing it to the world.

Most business consultants don’t deal with emotions, yet the best business people are always those who make "gut decisions". They aren't talking about their tummy, they're talking about making decisions from their emotions. Vision is sourced from those emotions.

On the other hand, the emotion of fear is also what's keeping you on the couch. You are NOT lazy or uninspired or stupid --REALLY. You are just afraid.

So emotions are key and you keep trying to be more reasonable, but that's like trying to paint watercolors with a monkey wrench. Your emotions don't work like that.

The key to overcoming fear is to say, "Thank you for sharing fear". Really feel it, and then get into action. There are risks and the fear is intense, but that's what it takes. Living your vision is intense and beautiful and scary --and that's exactly what you signed up for.

2hats Coaching Services

Use coaching tools to clarify your goals for your business, and then apply natural planning to create a detailed map showing you how to get there.

* Clarify purpose
* Collaborative brainstorming
* Strategic planning
* Task based action plans

Discover Current Position

We break down the components and processes of your business to reveal information blocks, untapped resources and new opportunities.

* Work process assessment
* Consulting & coaching support
* Access to business tools

Develop Optimal Practices

I will collaborate with you to create solutions that are personalized to fit your life and your business, finding new opportunities and simplifying your processes.

* Using personal expression as marketing
* Sustainability strategies to save & connect
* Strategic planning tools & tricks
* Automate systems for clarity & ease

Accountability

Regular check-ins, making sure you are on path to reach your expressed goals.

* Session reviews document materials covered
* Action plans break down what's next
* 24/7 support to Keep your business on track

Business Consulting & Coaching

For entrepreneurs ready to take their San Francisco Bay Area business to the next level.