There are 5 things you MUST do each week to make 2009 your breakthrough year.

AND, I’ll make it super easy for you to stay on track ALL YEAR LONG.

Hello, I am Kristin Taliaferro and most of you know me as “KristinCoach”.  2009 marks the beginning of my 11th year as a full-time life and career coach and wow, it’s been quite an adventure!  Let me begin this letter with a warning…it’s a LONG way to describe a very SIMPLE, UNCOMPLICATED program I’m offering for 2009.  I am just SO EXCITED and want to make sure you have all of the details. Scroll down to the bottom if you’re pressed for time right now and don’t miss the chance to sign up at a reduced rate.

I’ve literally clocked THOUSANDS of hours (that’s how I earned the “black belt of coaching” certification, Master Certified Coach) encouraging and challenging people to create MUCH better lives for themselves. 

Here’s what I’ve discovered…my clients get the BEST results WHEN and ONLY WHEN they do 5 simple things each week.

My work, as a coach, is to keep my client FOCUSED on their goals and what I call “the 5 quick essentials”. Without fail, when they develop the habit of DOING these 5 essential items each week, they ALWAYS get results!

Here’s ONE of those 5 essentials:

You MUST take action and DO something related to your goals EACH WEEK.

Sounds very simple, I know.  But, lots of people can’t seem to master this one mainly due to not knowing the BEST actions to take.  So, they don’t do anything!  Or, they begin a project and then fizzle out in the middle of it and never finish.  I help my clients solve this problem.  My secret?  I train them to take action each week by giving very detailed homework assignments with deadlines.  Hey, it works!  Of course, there are a few other tricks I use to inspire people to WANT to take action by clearing any roadblocks in the way!

For example, one of my clients dreamed about writing a book but she just didn’t know how to begin. 

“In one short month, I began the process of writing my book which has now been published.  Coaching works because it makes you accountable to someone.” Michele Batz, author of What’s Holding You Back and fitness columnist (another one of her dream goals she made happen!)

Writing and publishing a book is just like ANY important goal you might have.  At first, it feels exciting and maybe a bit overwhelming.  Then, you might lose steam since you don’t know how to begin OR just don’t have the TIME or ENERGY to devote to it.  Am I right?  People are just too doggone busy or tired to make the necessary changes so they remain STUCK or FRUSTRATED.

This brings us to essential item number TWO!

You MUST cut out the non-essentials from your life and carve out time to energize yourself each and every day (or at least once a week!)

I call this “self-care” and man, oh man, it’s MAJORLY VITAL.  I’m SO good at it now, I not only take time for myself each day, but I also go on on multi-day spa trips a few times a year!  In fact, I just got back from one and I’m feeling more energized, radiantly healthy and more creative than ever.  You see, when you take time to fuel yourself with whatever you love (for me, it’s healthy food, movement classes, meditation, nature, reading etc), you will find it’s MUCH easier to make changes in your life or take action.  Even if you truly do have very limited time, you can still do more with the free moments you have if you first learn to increase your ENERGY.  I’ll say more about that later…

By the way, I have a fool-proof coaching assignment I ask my clients to do and when they do it (they usually do since it’s so fun!) they FEEL MUCH BETTER and have the energy to tackle their goals.  It’s SO SIMPLE, too, most people wish they would’ve developed the habit of doing this exercise decades ago.

OK,  Now that I’ve shared with you TWO of the FIVE essential items for a breakthrough year, let me tell you WHY I’ve decided to spill the beans and offer a program so affordable ANYONE could join.

Each year, I hear from so many of you interested in changing your life (or career). You want more freedom, to feel better, more money, deeper relationships, fulfilling careers, confidence,  results,  balance…the list goes on!  I routinely receive emails such as this one from a “thought of the day”  subscriber.

“Kristin, you don’t know me but I wanted you to know how much I appreciate the positive and uplifting quotes I receive from you each day.  I love that they’re free!  The daily dose of inspiration has helped me change my outlook.  This may be the year I finally make some big changes in my life.  I only wish I could afford to be one of your coaching clients.  After reading the great success stories on your site, I know you could help me, too. ”

I honestly get several emails a week just like that one. On the one hand, it makes me feel great that so many people benefit from my free thoughts of the day and feel motivated as a result!  On the other hand, it bothers me the majority aren’t able to receive the best of what coaching can offer.

The truth of the matter is that I don’t usually have space for new clients anyway.  Year after year, I’ve been blessed to have a steady stream of people ready and willing to sign up for my very popular “one on one” phone coaching packages.  You see, when I shut down my previous business (as a headhunter/executive recruiter) to become a coach I had a good, long talk with God about it.  At the time, changing career paths was risky. 

Most people thought I was crazy to abandon the successful business (as a recruiter/headhunter) I spent years developing.  Truthfully, it didn’t feel like a big gamble to me since I was SO unhappy toward the end of my recruiting career and literally cried on the way to my office most days.  I was so stressed from working 10-12 hour days and my main form of sustenance was fast food, sugar and soft drinks. My work swallowed up my entire life and there was room for little else. 

So, when I discovered coaching,  I signed up for a two year training course to learn everything I could and hired excellent coaches to help me become stronger!  I knew coaching was my calling and I figured the only thing that would get in my way would be ‘lack of clients’.  So, I prayed about it and asked for *exactly what I wanted and needed*...a STEADY STREAM OF CLIENTS.  Guess what, that’s what I’ve had ever since. 

When you’re doing the work you’re meant to do, by the way, you’ll find yourself attracting JUST what you need to be successful.  That’s because we were ALL meant to share our unique gifts with others, so when we forge ahead and DO IT, we’re rewarded with uncanny amounts of luck and good fortune.  I’ve seen this time and again with my clients.

“If I had to assign a value to Kristin’s coaching, it would be priceless. Yes, she inspired, coached, and guided me with my business start-up, but she did something much bigger—she gave me my life back. She helped me create and execute a life strategy that allowed me to focus on my number one goal…my family. I have created a life where I am with my amazing wife and kids everyday, while living my dream.” - Corey Clothier

“I hired Kristin because I had become stuck in a daily routine that drained the life out of me.  There was nothing to fuel my passion and I had lost sight of my dreams.  After working with Kristin, I feel like my life is my own creation…designed around who I am, what I love and how I want to spend my time.  It is amazing to see how much can change happen in such a short time.  I lost 40 pounds.  My home is more organized and functional; and my husband and I are communicating better than ever.  Plus, I completely recreated my professional life.” - Jennifer Hoff Hall

“Coaching helps clients look at their situations from a new angle. For example, when I wanted to boost my income, my only idea was to work harder and write more books and articles. Kristin remarked, ‘You’re not selling anything on your Web site,’ and we brainstormed ways to create income online that used my strengths as a published writer but didn’t require me to churn out more books and articles. I would never have thought of that without Kristin’s prodding—I would have worked harder, not smarter.  I started making an extra $3,500 a month as a result!  I can’t believe it.” - Linda Formichelli

By the way, those clients I mentioned pay big bucks ($300-$550/month) for individualized attention and thought-provoking conversations about their life each week.  They invest the time, energy and money since they want results and they love to grow.

Keep reading to learn how YOU can get coached, too…at a fraction of the cost!  I’ve outdone myself this year with what I plan to announce and I’m offering it for ONE YEAR ONLY since I feel called to do so right now.

For the past few years, I’ve offered email coaching though my GOALS program to accomodate the clients waiting for space in my phone coaching practice or looking for a program they could do without “scheduled appointments” with me.  Some participants do their coaching homework late at night or whenever they have free time .  The program fills up every year and many of the clients are in their 3rd or 4th year since they’re somewhat addicted to the steady, simple process.  By the way, even though this letter is super long and detailed, my programs are NEVER overwhelming.  They are simple and concise.

“Thank you for creating a program that didn’t further complicate my crazy, busy life.  In a sea of spam on my computer, I find myself looking foward to your emails and truly enjoy everything you say to me.  Hearing from you each week is like getting a brief, poignant, handwritten notecard from a good friend. You’re keeping me grounded this year and I love it!” - Margerie Callum, Goals Program Participant

Just the other day, I noticed Alice Ferris (one of my favorite clients from my Goals program) posted an unsolicited recommendation on my LinkedIn page (online networking site).  Here’s what she had to say:

“Kristin has been my personal coach since 2005 and has helped me through many changes in my life. With her guidance and support, I have been able to organize my goals and make them actionable.  As an example, one of my stretch goals was to launch my consulting business full-time, an idea that had been on the back burner for a very long time. Through Kristin’s system of regular feedback and encouragement, I was able to finally let go of my fear and jump into the business. My company is booming and the work is very fulfilling. I recommend Kristin’s services for anyone who feels stuck and needs a kind voice to push them along!” Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity” - Alice Ferris

Here’s another favorite client of mine…OK, they are ALL my favorites!

” I feel that I achieved a really great and needed sense of balance in my life.  I work less, yet earn more, I feel like my life is full in all areas, good friends, family, I have started creative projects with work that stimulate and excites me.” - Tracy Campoli (Plus, Tracy achieved one of her DREAM GOALS and appeared in a several page feature article in Pilates Style magazine.  She was bouncing off the walls when she found out, too.

Now, keep in mind, I coached those clients via EMAIL.  They plugged into my very simple Goals program and did the work each week.  When I saw some of their fears or limitations bubble up to the surface, I ‘called’ them on it and helped them move forward.

The point is this…sometimes we need an outsider to take an objective look at our lives and ‘call us’ on our STUFF.  We also need to be challenged to grow through our fears.  That’s what I do for all of my clients.  I look at their life, without judgement, and tell them exactly what I see. What I really do is keep people focused and moving forward.

I want you all to know I’ve spent hours thinking about your needs and sent out a survey to pinpoint exactly what you want in 2009.  I even thought about you on my recent spa trip (is that dedication or what?) when someone stopped me to ask what I did for a living.  I said,  “I’m a life coach, why do you ask?”  She said,  “oh, that’s so perfect!  You seem so joyful and happy and I was curious to know why.” Then, we chatted about my work and the program I was creating for you guys next year.

What I MOST WANT for you is the same feeling of balance, success and freedom that I enjoy.  I really, really, really, want you to experience that.  Most of all, I want to teach you how to redesign your life so you FEEL GOOD to the point where total strangers ask YOU why you’re so HAPPY and RADIANTLY JOYFUL!  Let me teach you about the 5 essentials and help you develop them as a habit in your life so you can get the same great results as my previous clients.

MY NEW PROGRAM FOR 2009 is called INNER CIRCLE COACHING! It’s an UPGRADED version of my super popular Goals Program! Signing up makes you a CHERISHED CLIENT of mine all year (or as long as you choose to remain in the program. It’s month by month.)

Here’s how it works:

You’ll begin the program with an inspiring list of personal goals you’d love to accomplish during the year. Sure, start writing your list now if you’re ready!

 

Every Sunday, you’ll get a quick email from me reminding you to choose a goal(s) and action items for the week.

The email will contain a link to a form you’ll fill out online (takes about 5 minutes)  prompting you to write down your goal, action items and do the 5 ESSENTIALS for the week (you’ll learn more about the 5 essentials during week one of the program.  I’ll teach you exactly what you’ll need to know), so you won’t ever forget! 

You’ll print a copy of your form so you’ll always know EXACTLY what you need to do that week.

Your completed form will magically appear in my email box and I’ll read it.

I’ll immediately know if you’re on track for the week of if you need my help.

Then, you’ll hear from me (via email) with feedback, encouragement or a coaching assignment designed just for you.

Remember, I’ll work with you on YOUR UNIQUE goals each week and help you overcome hurdles along the way.

It’s a VERY SIMPLE process that cuts through any chaos in your life and helps you take FOCUSED action each week with a qualified coach (me!) overlooking your progress. It’s the PERFECT system for busy people since it takes so little time!

 

Every Wednesday, you’ll get a very brief email from me reminding you to stay focused on what you promised to do that week. 

Periodically, there will also be a link to a GOODIE available online such as inspiring articles, assessments, or success stories from fellow Inner Circle participants. Accessing the goodies will be optional for you but there’s no extra cost!! 

Some of you feel stuck, in a rut and unsure how to move forward.  You know what???  The answers are inside of you…all you need are some REALLY, GOOD QUESTIONS!

 

So, Every Friday, I’ll email you a THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTION OF THE WEEK to consider. 

I promise each question will be original.  That’s my speciality!  “Good question, I’ve never thought of that before” is something I hear every day from my phone coaching clients.  This is my way or ‘cross-training’ clients by directing your attention to a different area of life each week.

These are the EXACT SAME questions I’ve been asking my phone clients (the ones paying the big bucks) over the years and each question is designed to move you closer toward creating balance or your IDEAL life and career!  All you have to do is ponder ONE question a week and write out your answer, if you choose to do so.

Remember, answering the question is OPTIONAL for you, but if you do decide to go for it (and print a copy for yourself), you’ll find yourself with a powerful personal growth JOURNAL that was pretty painless to create!  Plus, you’ll have LOADS of new ideas and perspectives about your life. And, I predict you’ll have a MUCH BETTER life by this time next year.  I’ll reveal more about WHY I can confidently predict this once you’re in the program and why these questions will help you so much.

Most people want to start a personal growth or gratitude journal and don’t know how.  I’m making it easy for you.

Program Begins January 5th, 2009!

This is a year long program.  However, you will participate on a month by month basis.  Stay in the program all year or for a few months.  It’s up to you!

There are three (3) ways you can approach this program and begin an ongoing, personal coaching conversation with me via email in 2009:

1.  Only have 15-20 minutes a week? You could keep it SIMPLE and fill out your FORM each Sunday (or Monday or whenever.  It’s at YOUR pace) and take a few small steps forward that week. Remember, I’ll oversee your progress (like a birdie on your shoulder) and you may email me for help or ideas.  In fact, this simple process is ALL my clients did in last year’s program and they got great results.  SIMPLICTY WORKS. 

2.  Able to free up 30-45 minutes or more a week? You could dig deep and commit to filling out your FOCUS FORM each week AND answering the thought-provoking question I’ll send on Fridays, no matter what the question is!  If ALL you do this year is answer the weekly question, your life will get a WHOLE LOT BETTER.  Do you know why?  Taking the time to LISTEN to yourself and getting REALLY clear about things is extremely powerful yet most of you don’t take the time to do it.  I’m making it VERY EASY by only asking ONE powerful question a week.  If you’re worried you can’t come up with a “good answer” to your weekly question,  I’ll teach you a fun technique called the “Wise Woman/Man” visualization so you can tap into your intuition and get the REAL, BOTTOM LINE truth.  When you have the truth in front of you , making decisions is SO MUCH EASIER!

3. Have at least 15 minutes a week but don’t want to focus on many goals in 2009?  If your main goal for 2009 is to simply GROW A LOT MORE or become more aware, I highly suggest you focus your time on answering the Question of the Week, which will arrive each Friday.  You may skip the other aspects of the program, if you wish.  I promise my weekly questions will challenge you to see your life in a much clearer way.  For some people, simply becoming more aware is all they need to start moving forward.  Of course, you may also want to read the free goodies I’ll send periodically, too!

You may particpate ANY WAY that works for you.  The price is the same no matter how you approach it!  During the first month of the program, you’ll land on the right approach for YOU and commit to it.  Don’t worry, I’ll help you figure this out after I hear more about your life and learn about the changes you’d like to make in 2009. 

I’ll be a STEADY, DROP of WATER in your life every week in 2009 reminding you to stay focused on YOUR goals, take action and overcome obstacles (for as long as you choose to remain in this month by month program)  No, it’s not like Chinese water torture either!  My steady, subtle presence in your life will help you TAKE SMALL STEPS and GROW this year at a comfortable pace.

When you join my Inner Circle Coaching Program, you’ll get ALL of the above for $99/month.  This is a month to month program so you may remain as long as you’d like.

Of course, if you aren’t ready to sign up or have questions, feel free to let me know by emailing me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

In 2009, I am pouring my heart and soul into my Inner Circle Coaching Program and I hope you’re along for the ride!

“It’s difficult to pinpoint coaching with just a few words…it is practical, exhilerating, it promotes freedom and balance. It’s among the best things I have ever done for myself. Coaching worked for me because Kristin is an unbiased advocate. Her main motivation in the relationship is to see her client succeed. Kristin is professional, knowledgeable, down to earth, and has incredible vision. Kristin is patient yet persistent. She has the unique ability to promote balance…all while promoting an abundant and ideal life.” - Jennifer Hayden

Program Begins January 5th, 2009!

This is a year long program.  However, you will participate on a month by month basis.  Stay in the program all year or for a few months.  It’s up to you!

So, why am I doing this?

1. Many of you are negatively impacted by the economy right now or worried about your jobs yet I’m still rocking along quite nicely. The demand for coaching has grown even more!  Coaching is a partnership and in any good partnership, when one person is down…the other picks up the slack.  I am willing and able to do that for you in 2009, if you’ll let me! 

2. One of my work goals is to finish writing more e-courses for my KristinCoachCourses.com site and I need to change the way I work in 2009 in order to do it.  Usually, my work schedule is jam packed with phone coaching clients, which leaves little time for writing unless I steal time from my personal schedule…which I don’t want to do since I love my balanced life!  I’d like to leverage my time better in 2009 by coaching mainly via email.  Even though I’ll be working with MORE clients this way, the overall time commitment is less.  Plus, emailing you with personal advice each week ‘primes the pump’  which makes it easier to accomplish my writing goals.  Yeah!  This is HUGELY IMPORTANT to me.  So, joining my program not only helps you with your goals…but it also helps me with mine.  Thank you!

3.  I feel called to do so. I meditate and pray a lot and quite simply, I feel a strong urge to help all of you who’ve hoped and wished you could participate in coaching.  I mean really, there has to be a reason why I keep getting bombarded with emails from you all letting me know you need help.  I want to make it super easy for you to get involved at a price that you can afford.  And, I’m determined to DAZZLE and WOW you with what I plan to give each week.

So, that’s it. 

Hope you’ll join me in 2009.

Your coach,

ps.  There’s ONE MORE BONUS item I’d like to mention.  Some of you are wondering if email coaching is enough for you.  I think you’ll be surprised at how effective it can be if you stick with it and follow the program. However, for members of the Inner Circle Group, I will periodically open up time slots of my calendar for 20 minute, 30 minute or 45 minute phone coaching sessions.  You may schedule those as you wish (for an added cost).  I’ll talk more about that during the first month of the program and give you the link to my online calendar.

I estimate only 5% of you will need or want an occasional phone session. But, please note, phone coaching is an important “add on” for anyone hoping to get career transition coaching (unless you KNOW the direction you want to go with your career and simply need some encouragement)  through my program.  I can honestly say it’s one of the only topics I know I *can’t*  fully support you with via email ONLY.  95% of clients in the program will have goals I can easily support via email.  Of course, if you WANT to arrange a phone session now and again to talk about a goal, you may do so (at an additional cost).

pps.  If you still can’t afford my program (according to my survey, I’m leaving out about 10-15% of you with my pricing), I suggest you CANCEL OR DOWNGRADE YOUR CABLE in 2009.  You could either waste time watching tv and being entertained by someone else’s life or someone else’s organized home on HGTV…or you can create a life that feels good and delights you day after day.  Make it work.  Find a way.  Look at your budget and cut something out.  In my program, I’ll give you more ideas about how I coach my clients to renegotiate some of their fixed expenses and free up money for themselves.

“Coaching worked for me because of the encouragement, accountability, and the totally new ideas that Kristin brought to the subject. I am able to step back from all the craziness at work—building my new life is much more important to me than all the politics and discouragement that is a daily part of my work life. I also admired how Kristin’s life had changed and it really made the idea of creating my own wonderful life seem possible. Kristin is a good role model. Coaching changed my life and continues to change it—that’s worth so much more than money. I’ll admit that the money was a little tight in the beginning because my life was such a mess; however, as coaching cleared up problem areas and raised my personal standards, I never gave a thought to the money I spent for the coaching.” - Leslie Berryman

Remember, If your life isn’t working exactly the way you’d like or if you’re feeling stressed out about the current economic climate, what you REALLY need is a change of perspective so you don’t let the negative events around you drag you down in 2009.  NOW is the ideal time to take ownership of your life and create EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT.  I can help you do that and I’d love to be a positive, inspiring, steady presence in your life.

Program Begins January 5th, 2009!

This is a year long program.  However, you will participate on a month by month basis.  Stay in the program all year or for a few months.  It’s up to you!

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