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Now is the time to begin creating exactly what you want in 2012! What I want for you is for 2012 to be your best year yet.  Watch our short video to find out how.

TLC Coaches challenge:

1. Block a chunk of time for you over the holidays to begin designing your ideal 2012.

2. Email us at celebrate2011@teresia.com for your complimentary worksheet.

3. Read the article below to learn more about the power of setting value based goals.

4. Check out our New Approach to Goal Setting ebook now at special holiday pricing of only $19.99 (Reg. $29.97)

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and safe holiday season!

With gratitude,

Set Valued Based Goals!

I want to share with you a topic that I am very passionate about – setting goals based on your true values.  Every January, I share this message with the communities I am associated with, if you have heard it from me before stay with me – it’s worth reading again

When I first became a coach 17 years ago, I was all about goal setting. I would say to my clients “Goal setting is the key to creating what you want in your life; you must be clear of your goals and write them down”. Through my personal journey of consciously creating a life I love and supporting thousands of individuals to do the same, I have discovered that yes, goal setting is important BUT fruitless unless those goals are set on a foundation of your true values.

To live a life you love and achieve what your heart desires, you must first be clear on your values. Let me explain what I mean by that:

Values are the things you do that you find very attractive, an emotional state that you feel is very important.  When engaged in these activities you feel most like yourself:  in touch with whom you are, glowing, and life is effortless. Values are the essence of who you are.

While we like these things, most of us lead lives which do not grant us the chance to just do these things. Most people set goals based on ‘have to’, ‘should’ and ‘need’ and are generally too busy with ‘responsibilities’ or ‘incompletions’ to pursue the life they truly desire.

Your values are the intangible aspects of your life that make you feel in alignment, complete, on track, and functioning at a high level. Examples include adventure, fun, service, creativity, connection, and hundreds more. A life that aligns with one’s core values will feel satisfying, even in difficult times.

When we live a life aligned with our values there are many gifts to be experienced:

• Our cup is full and we have so much more to give others.
• We live our life from a place of “attraction” vs. force. We begin to attract like minded individuals and opportunities in our life.
• We do not spend as much time on making decisions – when you are clear of your values it is easy to decide the next best step.
• We create results in our life with less effort.
• We live from a place of joy and gratitude.
• When challenges come our way – we can still be happy. (Have you ever met someone who just got fired from their job, going through a divorce, or experiencing a health challenge and they still exude joy. Now that is living a successful life.)

When we consciously design our life aligned with our values, life gets immeasurably richer – and easier.

OK, have I enrolled you in living a life aligned with your true values? So how do we do that? First you have to get clear on what your values are. Gaining clarity of your values and designing your life around them is a process.

It does not happen over night. I first heard about the concept of values in 1995 when I had my first stint with the Anthony Robbins group and even though I was eager to live life at this new level of passion of fulfillment, it took me many years before I achieved it. When we commit to living a life aligned with our values, really commit, there is a journey of self transformation that happens.

Here is what happens (if you like it or not

• You begin on a path of self exploration and self discovery.
• you must first get your personal needs met (needs in this context is simply put, the things you require on a regular basis in order to do your best work and feel good about yourself.)
• You must be open to healing any unhealed emotional wounds.
• You must become comfortable with the concept of “selfishness before success”.

Begin this journey now – give yourself and those around you the gift of a more joyful and satisfying life.

TLC Coaches challenge:

As you go through the next month, think about how you would complete this sentence:

“If I had plenty of free time and all the money I could ever want, then I would be free to (action) and that would let me experience more (value).”

Continue to practice this exercise over and over to help you identify the aspects of your life that you value most. Keep track of your answers… they’re the roadmap to your life!

For a self coaching guide on setting values based goals check out our ebook on A New Approach to Goal Setting at a discounted rate until the end of January. This is a self-coaching e-book that helps you identify what’s most important to you, and teaches you how to design your life according to your values. It just might be the fastest, easiest way to boost your life to a whole new level, and it will certainly give you a fresh new perspective on your New Year’s Resolutions!

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“If you can achieve your dream alone, then your dream is not a big enough”
~ Teresia LaRocque, MCC

I have a very important question to ask you: Do you have enough support in your life? (I’m not talking about a good bra…but that’s also helpful J)

 Who can you call when you need back up, to brainstorm business strategies or in moments of emotional crisis?  A solid support network allows you to be your best, achieve what you want and be the woman you’ve always aspired to be.

 Most women find it hard to ask for help; sometimes it makes us feel weak or inadequate. Sometimes we get so used to doing things on our own that the idea of getting help just doesn’t cross our minds. Asking for support is a sign of strength and ambition, an indication that you’re ready to take on more in life. 

 Unfortunately, many self-employed professionals suffer from the lone ranger mentality. Can you relate?

 It’s important to be independent, self-reliant and to trust that you can achieve whatever you set your mind to. Consider people, who have experienced great success or have contributed to the world or their communities, they didn’t do it alone.  While you need to know that you can depend on yourself, if you continue to do everything on your own, you will limit the level of contribution and difference you can make in the world. 

 Creating a world class support team:

There are three basic types of support: Strategic, Emotional and Task. Each type supports a different side of you and your business, and they are equally important. So let’s take a good look at each kind of support that self-employed women need, where to find it, and how to attract more of it.

 Strategic Support comes from people with more experience or perspective than you have, such as a colleague, mentor, coach or mastermind group. It could also come from someone you hire, such as an assistant or lawyer. It helps you shorten your learning curve, find resources, and create faster, better results.

 Whenever I’m facing a new project, the first thing I do is go through my contact database, looking for people who have done it before or know more than I do. I ask myself who could help with this? How can I make this an effortless process? Who’s done this before? Who might be willing to collaborate on this? It might take me a half an hour, but this process has saved SO much time!

 Relationships that provide strategic support can be formal (i.e. mastermind groups, teachers, etc.) or informal (i.e. a smart and friendly colleague). Most of us lean toward one or the other, but in my experience, people need a balance of the two.

Wouldn’t it be great if you had 3-10 savvy people you could call for a quick brainstorm on any given day? This kind of informal strategic support can make all the difference when you’re up against a wall. Instead of staring at a computer screen, you can pick up the phone and solve problems in a moment. And membership in formal groups, such as industry associations and masterminds, can give you a tremendous edge. Leverage these resources!

 Emotional Support is something that every person on this planet needs. Women seem to need an extra dose on occasion (okay – daily). But if you’re a woman who has a lot on her plate, having emotional support is even more important, and if you’re an entrepreneurial woman with high standards and ambitions, well… it’s like oxygen!

Sometimes it’s the emotional support that helps put a business back on track – or on the fast track!

What I want for every one of you is to have at least 3-7 other women on your “emotional support team” – women you feel safe enough with to confide your greatest fears, seek comfort and really bare your soul to. A community of intimate, like-minded women gives you permission and encouragement to be all that you want to be. We owe it to ourselves to establish relationships that can be all of that – because we need and deserve it. The way we hold each other is the very foundation of our life as women.

 Task Support comes from those who help you get things done – your assistant, housekeeper, babysitter and the helping hands of those we love. The support of these people allows you to have more time and energy for the things that you love to do and the things that make the biggest difference in your life.

 Did you know that the average woman in a family of 4 devotes 20-25 hours a week to running her household? That’s a lot of time! What could you be doing with your family if someone else was scrubbing your toilet and running to the post office?

 Delegate the things that drain you first; then move on to the things that are a poor use of your valuable time and attention. After all, people pay you for that! But no one pays you to go to the dry cleaners.

 If financial resources have kept you from seeking task support, get creative. Who can you barter or trade with?

 TLC coaching challenge:   

Take a good look at your life and the levels of support you’ve established up to this point. Assess each of the three areas: strategy, emotion and task. Rate your current levels on a scale of 1-10. (1 = dismal // 10 = more support than you need)

1. For each type of support, what would a “10” look like? Be specific – this is part of your vision of your Ideal Life.
2. What prevents you from seeking more support in each area?
3. How can you increase the level of support you currently experience in each area?

 Do an initial brainstorm on these questions, but keep this assignment “on your plate” for a while.  

Don’t be fooled, to cultivate a strong support network and ask for help is a crucial skill to master but to really serve your family, your community and your customers, you have to have support! Decide to let go of the lone ranger mentality and make collaboration a fundamental way you do business. You deserve it!

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We just completed our www.triplemmastermind.com retreat and I have once again witnessed the benefits of collaborating with a team of smart, successful people – it can be life-changing! If you are self employed being part of a mastermind team can be one of the best strategic moves you can make.

When a Mastermind group reaches that perfect level of synergy; ideas, encouragement, and insights multiply.

There are, however, important standards that must be established in order to nurture a productive and empowering mastermind environment.

3 essential rules to get the most from a mastermind group:

1. Commit. It sounds simple, yet it isn’t unusual for a person to join a group with good intentions, then they miss meetings or show up late, unprepared. When you commit to a Mastermind group, take it seriously. Before each meeting get clear of where you need support, and where you can help others. Attend all the meetings, and be there on time.

2. Respect Confidentiality. Commit to a confidentiality agreement from the start. This encourages trust, honesty, authenticity, vulnerability and opens the door to creative synergy where new ideas can flourish.

3. Accountability. Accountability is one of the cornerstone principles in mastermind groups. Accountability is all about helping others to reach their goals through purposeful, sustainable action. Setting up an accountability structure can take great ideas to tangible results.

The power of a Mastermind group cannot be understated. All the great teachers of success from Napoleon Hill to Anthony Robbins have talked about the benefits of using a mastermind team to make better decisions and get more results with less effort. But always remember: a mastermind group is only as valuable as the level of commitment, confidentiality and accountability of each member.

If you are wanting to start your own mastermind team check out our ebook The Magic of the Mastermind.

The Magic of the Mastermind is the most complete guide available to forming and managing your own mastermind group -your personal board of advisors! Written from the voice of my own mastermind group of coaches, this book includes tips, strategies and insights on what makes a group truly successful.

To find out more about our next live www.TripleMmastermind.com retreat email us info@triplemmastermind.com

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Through our personal and professional experience in working with women, we see the connections among women are the most potentially transforming forces on the planet!

Join us on October 14/15 2011 for 2 days of massive masterminding with highly successful women to bust through barriers and create new levels of success.

To find out more visit www.triplemmastermind.com

“Mastermind alliance, joint venture, business partners, cooperation… Call it what you want, you need a mastermind alliance with others to be successful.”
~ Napolean Hill, Think and Grow Rich

Check out Cheryl’s Interview with Fanny Kiefer from Studio 4 on the benefits of being part of a mastermind.

Email us at info@triplemmastermind.com to book a personal consultation to find out if this is the next best step for you.

Committed to supporting women in being their best and creating the success they deserve,

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As I coached my clients this week, I empathised with them as many shared increased stress and the feeling of overwhelm creeping in. It never fails the week after labour day weekend, the weight of commitments and responsibilities are felt. For many it is the transition of the kids going back to school, getting back to the day to day responsibilities and getting ready to kick-start some new business projects… and it can feel like there is not enough time in the day – that is because there is not! As entrepreneurs we wear many hats, along with having an ongoing to do list and continuing to find the balance between professional and personal priorities, overwhelm is often not far behind.

Here are 3 easy tips to eliminate overwhelm:

1. Be deliberate with your time and attention. No more reacting to whatever comes your way. It’s time to set up your day in a way that ensures that the most important things get done – always! And the best way to get into this mode is to do some planning.

2. Get into the habit of planning. Over the years, I’ve noticed that many professionals feel a bit of resistance to planning. It can tend to feel like you’re not getting much done. But planning in your business is just like exercise and daily flossing – habits that keep you healthy, strong and capable. Yes, we can survive without it… but sooner or later, it all catches up to you. Commit to planning every day, week, month, quarter and year.

3. Start with the end in mind. In other words, think in terms of results. What are your priorities? What is profitable? What are your commitments? What must get done? Figure out your biggest objectives, then work backwards to break them down into manageable action steps.

So how can we be deliberate with our time, make it a habit to plan and start with the end in mind? Check out our video blog for some specific strategies.

Building in success habits such as planning is the difference between management and leadership. In management, you’re busy shuffling your “to-do’s” in an attempt to get everything done. Leadership is making sure you and your team does the right things to move the business forward and generate a healthy profit. Be the leader of your business – or you will be a slave to it. The choice is yours!

We look forward to partnering with you in making this a very productive, fulfilling profitable fall!

Are you an entrepreneurial women? You will not want to miss out on this….check out our very first TripleMmastermind 2-Day Retreat!

“No individual may have great power without availing himself of the “Master Mind.”

~ Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill

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Teresia LaRocque, MCC interviews PIP program graduate and coach, Paul Coughlin on how the Passion Into Profit program at Erickson College International has impacted his life and his business.

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Teresia LaRocque, MCC interviews PIP program graduate and coach, Adam Kay on how the Passion Into Profit program at Erickson College International has impacted his life and his business.

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Hello fellow professional entrepreneurial women,

I am sure you can relate that this time of the year feels like the beginning of a new year. The “back to school mentality” tends to kick in, letting go of the “summer lifestyle”, back into our day to day responsibilities and trying to find the balance with our priorities. Here at TLC, we are gearing up for some exciting things this Fall and I am excited to share with you that we are launching our very first TripleMmastermind 2-Day Retreat! Be sure to check out our latest newsletter below for more information and how you can be part of these transformative days.

Your catalyst in living your best life,

September for us is like starting a New Year- for those of you with kids going back to school you know that once the kids are back at school you can re-focus and engage in your business. For those without kids you may be back from summer holidays and getting ready to roll your sleeves up and get re-focused on your g oals. Eithe r way as women, we know that with the right kind of support we can achieve and create amazing things!

I admire and watch Teresia grow her business with a now walking one year old and she does it effortlessly because of the support she has put in place with her family, nanny and business team. For myself, as I continue to bring people in to support me, my success grows – even my new yoga teacher is part of my support team because she supports my well-being.

So what could you create or achieve with a group of highly successful women?

Teresia and I are so excited to launch the “TripleMmastermind Retreat” on October 14/15 2011 in Vancouver BC.

We listened to the feedback we received from the many women we spoke to about how they wanted to attend a facilitated mastermind event of like minded successful women. Those same women told us that they are busy and that committing to a six month program was something they would consider but that they would like to know the ‘energy’ of the group and the dynamics before committing.

We already have 4 women signed up for the TripleMmastermind Retreat and we have 8 spots left – they will go fast!

If you are sensing that you could use a kick start this Fall or ready to act on a ‘radical goal’ and have the support of Teresia and me as well as 10 other successful women then email us now at info@triplemmastermind.com to book your spot.

Stay tuned for more information!

Wishing you much success,

Cheryl Cran, CSP & Teresia LaRocque, MCC
info@TripleMMastermind.com
http://TripleMMastermind.com

Triple M Testimonial:
“Before I began Triple M coaching with Cheryl and Teresia I knew something I was doing to move myself and my business forward had to change!! After receiving an email to attend a conference call they were having called ‘Cutting through the BS’ I knew I had to attend. After that call, I was signing up to be a part of a Mastermind Group that was facilitated by the two women. I really knew I needed more than that, and they both heard the same from me when we had a telephone consultation!! That’s really where my journey began with Cheryl and Teresia. Since that time, which has been 5 short months, I have experienced profound breakthroughs, continual support, both with telephone and email from the two of them. When being coached I really appreciate their different styles and how each will hear something different in what I say that supports me fully!! The flow of our conversations is really to support me to be all that I am…and they won’t settle for less!! If moving your business, passion and self to the next level is really what you desire, you will be successful with Cheryl and Teresia on your team!”
~ Andrea Bown, ACC Lifestyle Coach – Founder Absolute Wellness www.go2absolutewellness.com

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Hello fellow coaches,

Today I am excited to let you know that I am launching a series of short videos on business building strategies and concepts that will help you increase your bottom line or shall I say – turn your PASSION of coaching into PROFIT.

As many of you know, I am the founder of the Passion into Profit program (PIP) and the in house business coach for Erickson College International.

It is my honour to partner with you as you take the invaluable training you’re experiencing through the Art and Science of Coaching, and embrace the “entrepreneurial mindset” to create the coaching business of your dreams!

Teresia LaRocque, Master Certified Coach, Founder of the Passion Into Profit program and in-house coach for Erickson College International introduces her new monthly Business Building Video Series for Coaches.

Be sure to tune in each month for the “PIP Strategy” of the month.

To leverage the business building strategies you’ll be learning, I recommend you implement the following three success habits. (By the way, being conscious of and mastering “success habits” is a key to building a successful business)

1. Make it a priority each month to read the Erickson newsletter! Be open to learn from others who have and are walking the same path.
2. Block out time each month to watch the business building video and to implement the “homeplay” (aka homework that we will have fun with!)
3. Share your learning, commitments, experience, success, insights here. When we make public commitments, celebrate together, and create a network of like minded individuals, magic begins to happen.

Ok one more check in. Do you have the right mindset to leverage what you are about to learn?

Ask yourself:

• Am I open to thinking in a new way?
• Am I ready to make building my business a priority?
• Am I willing to be mentored?
• Do I trust and respect Teresia LaRocque – is she the business building mentor for me?
• Am I willing to step out of my comfort zone on a consistent basis to create the results I want?
• Do I have an abundance of support in my life?

“If you can achieve your dream alone your dream is not big enough” ~ Teresia LaRocque MCC

If you answered yes to ALL of the above, welcome aboard! Fasten your seatbelt and anticipate your coming growth, fulfillment and success.

I am honoured to partner with you as your mentor and biggest fan on this journey of turning your Passion into Profit!

Click here to check out a video testimonials with Adam Kay and Paul Coughlin.

Click here to watch Business Building Tip #1 Embracing the Entrepreneurial Mindset.

Bookmark www.teresiasblog.com to access the business building tips at anytime and be sure to share your own journey with us!

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• Have you decided to be an entrepreneur?
• Do you love what you do, but need to increase your bottom line?
• Do you have concerns about your ability to build a business and make a great living?

Well I am here to tell you that if you have a dream you are already an entrepreneur! Now we just need to embrace the entrepreneurial mindset and take the consistent action needed.

Enjoy todays tip and until next time,
let your dreams inspire you!

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