What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid – 3 Years Later

• sarahucoach
• December 19, 2017

Three years ago, today was my last day at Sprint.  I packed up my desk, emptied my email, turned in my Sprint laptop & my Sprint badge and say good-bye to the professional life & career I’d known for the past 18 years.  It was a very emotional day for me.

I knew it was my choice.  I raised my hand to take the voluntary severance package to leave my corporate job as a Pricing Manager and venture out on my own.  It was my choice to go all in and make my coaching business THRIVE.

I had a solid foundation to build my coaching business including my coaching training, my coaching certification, a solid business plan, my website, my newsletter, my content and my first few clients.  Even with all of that I was very scared to enter the unknown.  What if I didn’t make it?  What if I failed? What if I wasn’t a success?

The past three years have not been easy.  There have been several times I wanted to quit, I wanted to have my steady pay-check again, and I wanted to go back to the known vs. the unknown.

I knew I could go back.  Knowing that was very comforting but I knew it wasn’t an option I wanted to explore.

I knew I’d be going back to the known but then I started getting comfortable with the unknown.  I started exploring and experimenting what worked for me.

What do I REALLY like? 

Who are my ideal clients? 

Who makes me be my BEST self? 

How can I really THRIVE? 

Even with this exploring, there were many days I said, “What the **** am I doing? (insert any four letter word because I’ve used them all)

Each time I stumbled or hit a road block I changed my energy.  I went to a yoga class.  I took my dog Molly for a walk.  I phoned a friend.  I got a pep talk from one of my favorite cheerleaders.  I scheduled a session with my mentor coach.  I asked for help.  I took ACTION to move forward!

As my energy changed.  I let go of my negative thoughts like……………………

This is never going to work.

What in the world am I thinking?

This is a lot freaking harder than I ever imagined.

When I released my negative thoughts, I created more room for OPPORTUNITIES to flow in.  I started receiving messages like………………………………………………….

Have you ever thought about becoming a certified yoga instructor?

Would you like to be a leader in the Kansas City Lean In Circle?

Have you ever considered becoming a part-time career transition coach?

Can you please help me with my resume?

I’m thinking about starting my own business can you review my business plan?

Can you please help me create my Vision Board?

Can you please help me prepare to interview for my dream job?

Can you be a guest speaker at my professional development day?

Would you like to lead a yoga, meditation & life coaching retreat?

Would you like to teach a yoga class at my lavender farm?

Can you please help me create a powerful personal brand?

Would you like me to introduce you to more opportunities?

How can I help you?

Over the past 3 years I’ve been asked each of these questions.  By saying YES and asking for what I REALLY want I’ve been able to ATTRACT more of what I REALLY want.  Somethings I never even knew were options.  Like teaching yoga at a lavender farm.

If you would have told me 3 years ago, I’d be a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) in the International Coaching Federation and in 3 years I could make a positive impact in over 200 peoples lives I would have said “No way! How is that possible?”

If you would have told me that I’d be a certified yoga instructor and I’d be leading yoga, meditation and life coaching retreats at spas across the US, I would have said “You are crazy.  No freaking way!”

I’m very proud to say YES, this has all happened.  I’m actively creating the life & career I really want.  I’m most grateful for my wonderful amazing clients who continue to inspire me to be my best coach I can be and to my family & friends for being the most awesome cheerleaders by motivating and empowering me to be my best self.

I’m so grateful I was asked the question What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid and I answered, “I’d leave my corporate job and coach full time.”

Now I ask you……….What Would YOU Do If You Weren’t Afraid?

What BIG BOLD changes would you make?

Where do you see yourself in 1 year, 3 years, 5 years?

What is holding you back?

Are you ready to let go of your FEAR?

Are you ready to take ACTION?

What do you want to celebrate on December 19, 2018?

How do you plan to get there?

I’m here to be your experienced guide.  If you are ready to make BIG BOLD changes in 2018 contact me to set up your 1st strategy session.

3 Secrets to a Stress Less Holiday Season

• sarahucoach
• November 9, 2017

I’m thrilled to invite you to my 3 Secrets to a Stress Less Holiday Season Retreat at the historic Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs, Missouri on Sunday, December 3rd.

This exclusive 1-day retreat will include a Yoga, Meditation and Life Coaching workshop led by Coach Sarah on Sunday morning from 10am – 12pm.  Following the workshop, you will be treated to a healthy catered lunch.  You will also have all day access to the Grotto and Fitness Center along with 25% off all Spa and Retail Services.

The intention of this retreat is to relax & unplug. Let go of your holiday stress.

During the workshop, you will focus on developing your yoga and meditation practice along with learning the 3 Secrets to a Stress Less Holiday Season.

You will leave the retreat feeling Refreshed and Relaxed with more Calm, Joy and Peace for the holidays.

During your stay at the Elms you will also have access to the Spa at the Elms which is the largest spa in Missouri and features advanced modalities, skilled service providers, and a spa grotto with eucalyptus infused saunas, a hot tub, steam shower, and cold plunge shower for hydrotherapy. All attendees of the retreat will have access to the grotto for the day of their service.  Click Here for a full list of spa services.

Here’s everything included in this amazing 1-day retreat!

9:30am – 10am: Check in at The Elms Ballroom

10am – 12pm Yoga, Meditation & Life Coaching workshop led by Coach Sarah

12pm – 1pm:  Lunch including black eyed pea hummus, sliced veggies, pita break, variety of wraps, arugula, pear & walnut salad, tea & infused water

Following lunch, you are welcome to relax in the fitness center, grotto or spa.

All Day Access to the Grotto & Fitness Center (9am – 7pm).  Grotto includes Dry Sauna, Steam Sauna, Hot Tub, Steam Shower, Exfoliation Bar, Cold Plunge Shower

25% off all Spa & Retail Services

Your all-day retreat price is $90.  This includes the yoga, meditation, life coaching workshop, catered lunch, and all-day access to the grotto and fitness center.

Please RSVP to Marissa Krems, the Spa Director at The Elms.

Marissa can be reached at either 816-629-2532 or mkrems@elmshotelandspa.com to reserve your place in the 3 Secrets to a Stress Less Holiday Season Retreat.

Any Questions about the Retreat?

Please email me at sarahucoach@gmail.com or call me at 913-481-4791.

5 Steps to Create Your Vacuum of Abundance

• sarahucoach
• August 17, 2017

5 Steps to Create Your Vacuum of Abundance  

Yoga & Meditation at Sweet Streams Lavender Farm, Saturday, September 23, 2017

• sarahucoach
• August 15, 2017

Do you want to let go of your stress and energy drains?

I invite you to join me in my 1st Yoga & Meditation class at Sweet Streams Lavender Farm located in Bucyrus, Kansas, on Saturday, September 23rd from 10am – 12pm.

Start your Saturday morning naturally calm as I lead you through a 90 minute gentle yoga and meditation practice next to the lavender fields.

After class you will receive a bundle of hand-picked lavender to take home with you.  You can also enjoy a cup of Sweet Streams organic Tea Tox lavender tea, a gentle detoxifying tea.  Perfect for after yoga.

All of Sweet Streams Lavender products will be available for sample and sale after class.

You will leave the experience refreshed and rejuvenated with more energy, focus, clarity, self-confidence, awareness, strength and peace.

Reserve Your Spot Today

Sweet Streams Lavender Farm is located at 12233 W. Pawnee, Bucyrus, Kansas.

To book your spot in the Sweet Streams Lavender Yoga & Meditation class click on the below PayPal link

$30 for Yoga, Meditation, Lavender bundle & Tea

You may also pay me by cash, check or credit card.  Please Contact Me to make those payment arrangements.

Benefits of Extreme Self Care: The Oaks at Ojai, California August 25-26, 2017

• sarahucoach
• August 7, 2017

I’m so excited to be planning my next Extreme Self Care retreat at the Oaks at Ojai, California.

I will be teaching yoga on Friday, August 25th at 9am and then again on Saturday, August 26th at 4pm.

I will also be the key note speaker on Saturday, August 26th at 7pm on The Benefits of Extreme Self Care.

To book your reservation at the Oaks please call 1-800-753-6257.

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Extreme Self Care Retreat at the Elms Hotel & Spa, July 14-16, 2017

• sarahucoach
• May 24, 2017

I’m thrilled to invite you to my 1st Extreme Self Care Retreat at the historic Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs, Missouri July 14th – 16th.

This exclusive weekend retreat will include a daily Yoga, Meditation and Life Coaching workshop lead by Coach Sarah both Saturday and Sunday morning from 9am – 11am.

The intention of this retreat is to relax & unplug. Let go of your stress and energy drains.

During the workshop, you will focus on developing your yoga and meditation practice along with creating your own personalized daily, weekly, monthly and annual Extreme Self Care plan.

You will leave the weekend Refreshed and Rejuvenated with more Energy, Focus, Clarity, Self-Confidence, Awareness, Strength and Peace.

During your stay at the Elms you will also have access to the Spa at the Elms which is the largest spa in Missouri and features advanced modalities, skilled service providers, and a spa grotto with eucalyptus infused saunas, a hot tub, steam shower, and cold plunge shower for hydrotherapy. Only guests with spa services have access to the grotto for the day of their service.  Click Here for a full list of spa services.

Your Extreme Self Care Experience

I’ve partnered with the Elms to create 2 retreat packages for you to choose from:

Option 1: The Ultimate Extreme Self Care Retreat

Two-night stay at the Elms, Friday night July 14th and Saturday night July 15th.

Discounted room rate $179 per night.

Saturday & Sunday morning Yoga, Meditation & Life Coaching workshops lead by Coach Sarah.  $100 for both days.

10% off all Spa services.

Option 2: The Fabulous Self Care Retreat

One night stay at the Elms, Friday night July 14th.

Discounted room rate $179 per night.

Saturday morning Yoga, Meditation and Life Coaching workshop lead by Coach Sarah.

$60 for Saturday only.

10% off all Spa services.

Reserve Your Spot Today

To book your hotel reservation please call The Elms at 816-630-5500.  Please notify the hotel representative you are with the Extreme Self Care Retreat to confirm the $179 group discounted rate.

You will be transferred to the Spa at the Elms to book your spa treatments.  Please notify the spa representative you are with the Extreme Self Care Retreat to confirm your 10% discount.

To book your spot in the Yoga, Meditation and Life Coaching Workshop click on the below PayPal link

You may also pay me by check or credit card.  Please Contact Me to make those payment arrangements.

Questions?  Email me at sarahucoach@gmail.com or call me at 913-481-4791.

Self Care Sunday, February 26th 1-5pm

• sarahucoach
• February 12, 2017

Create Your 2016 BEST List

• sarahucoach
• December 29, 2016

2016 has been a year of ups and downs, joys and sorrows, change and uncertainty.

I’ve seen and heard a lot of negativity on social media and the news, especially this week.

One way I’ve shifted my energy is listening to some of my favorite musicians from the 80’s & 90’s.  Prince, George Michael, Duran Duran (Simon LeBon is still with us).

I felt transported back to time which was Happy, Fun and Care Free.

I started thinking about all the happy & fun times I’ve had this past year including going to the Duran Duran concert, watching the Chicago Cubs win their 1st World Series in 108 years, traveling to Encinitas, California for my mediation retreat, going to the Iowa State Fair with my family, winning the dirndl competition at Oktoberfest, exploring the city of Prague and completing my holiday Extreme Self Care Challenge.

Once I got into my happy place I also started reflecting on everything that I’ve accomplished in 2016 including receiving my Professional Coaching Certification along with coaching over 60 clients on topics including creating the next chapter of their career, leaving toxic environments to do work they actually enjoy, growing an existing business, starting a new business from just an idea to making it a reality, building confidence to ask for a raise and promotion and so much more.

Today I invite you to join me on Creating Your Best of 2016. Take a few moments, listen to your favorite music and reflect back on 2016.

What are YOUR BEST experiences of 2016?

What stands out for you?

How did you GROW?

Who have you become during this past year?

Here is the list I’ve created.  Click My Best of 2016 to download & print your copy.

Please feel free to add to the list to capture all of your Best of 2016!

My 2016 BEST LIST

My Best Concert

My Best Sporting Event

My Best Cultural Event

My Best New Restaurant

My Best New Recipe

My Best Book I Read

My Best ME Day (Self Care)

My Best New Healthy Habit

My Best Day with my Family

My Best Day with my Friends

My Best Bucket List item

My Best Adventure

My Best Vacation

My Best Volunteer experience

The Best Thing I did for my Physical Health

The Best Thing I did for my Emotional Health

The Best Thing I did for my Mental Health

The Best Thing I did for my Spiritual Health

The Best Thing I did for my Financial Health

The Best Thing I did for my Professional Development

My Best Professional Accomplishment

My Best Personal Accomplishment

My Best Way I Expressed Gratitude

My Best Way I Expressed Appreciation

What Do You Want for 2017?

Do you like what you see on your Best of 2016 list?

What do you want MORE of?

What do you want LESS of?

Are you ready to KICK START 2017?

Are you tired of just surviving or are you ready to THRIVE?

Starting in January I’m offering 2 amazing ways to start 2017 strong.

KICK START is an 8 week individual coaching program which we will meet weekly for eight 40 minute phone coaching sessions to Kick Start your New Year off right!

THRIVE is an annual success club which we will meet virtually as a group once a month for the next 12 months to stay focused and accountable for your 3 individual THRIVE Goals.  Professional, Personal and FUN.

Enrollment is open in both KICK START and THRIVE

Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

Sarah

Are You Ready to THRIVE?

• sarahucoach
• December 28, 2016

Which path will you take in 2017?

Survive or THRIVE?

I’m excited to announce the launch of my new group THRIVE – an annual success club.  Starting the week of January 16, 2017 we will meet virtually once a month every month for the next 12 months.

With THRIVE I’m looking for Positive, Energetic, Inspiring women who:

• Commit to their Goals
• Contribute to the Group
• Keep conversations Confidential
• Celebrate Your Success
• Cheer each other on

As a THRIVE Success Club Member You Will Create 3 Goals:

1. Professional
2. Personal
3. FUN

Ideas for Professional Goals could be:

• I want to get a new JOB
• I want to ask for a RAISE
• I want to complete a training or certification

Ideas for Personal Goals could be:

• I want to run my first 5K, half-marathon, full-marathon
• I want to switch to and stick with healthy eating habits
• I want to incorporate yoga/ meditation into my daily/weekly Extreme Self-Care practice

Ideas for Just for FUN goals could be:

• I want to learn to play a musical instrument
• I want to learn to speak a foreign language
• I want to achieve X Bucket List Item

Whatever YOUR goals are THRIVE is here to support YOU!

With this virtual supportive community of accountability we will meet once a month every month for the next 12 months starting in January.

Benefits of THRIVE:

• Monthly Accountability on your Goals:  It’s so easy to write down all of your Goals on January 1st but with THRIVE you will have myself and others supporting you and cheering you on each month to achieve your Goals
• Meaningful Facilitated Discussion:  Each month I will check in your THRIVE Goals, Celebrate WINS, Discuss Road Blocks, Uncover Opportunities & Create Action Plans for forward movement
• Extra Oomph:  In addition to creating our goals we will be reading 4 books (one per quarter) & discussing them during our monthly calls.  The books are:
  • Thrive by Arianna Huffington
  • Creating Your Best Life by Caroline Adams Miller & Dr. Michael Frisch
  • What Happy Women Know by Dr. Dan Baker
  • Presence by Amy Cuddy
• Growth through Connecting with other women who share a common vision of personal and professional growth
• Safe confidential space to focus on YOU and what YOU really want
• Private Facebook Page to CELEBRATE weekly success

Monthly THRIVE Meetings:

• We will meet for 1 hour the 2nd week of every month starting the week of January 16^th.
• All meetings will be virtual (the conference call number will be provided in your Welcome Packet)
• There will be 5 different virtual meeting options each month.  I’d like you to select which day/time will work best for you but I understand the need for flexibility therefore you have the option to dial into ANY of the scheduled meetings each month.
• Small group sessions between 6 women in each success club to allow you to Learn from each other, Encourage each other and Inspire each other

THRIVE Membership:

• $365 annual membership
• $1 per day because aren’t YOU worth investing in your personal & professional development!

ARE YOU READY TO THRIVE?

To JOIN simply email me at sarahucoach@gmail.com  and I will reserve your spot.

You will then receive an invoice to pay your annual THRIVE membership of $365. Payment can me made via PayPal, Credit Card or Check.

Questions?  Email me at sarahucoach@gmail.com or call me at 913-481-4791.

Space is limited to the first 30 ladies who RSVP.  Reserve your spot TODAY!

How Do You Like to Be Appreciated at Work?

• sarahucoach
• December 11, 2016

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la!

‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la!

One of my favorite holiday movies is Christmas Vacation.  There are so many hilarious scenes in this movie from the Griswold family driving out to the country to chop down their Christmas tree. to Clark checking all the outside Christmas lights on his house, to the arrival of Cousin Eddie and family in their RV.

My favorite scene is when Clark W. Griswold finally receives his long awaited Christmas bonus.  He is so excited when the messenger comes to his door on Christmas Eve with an envelope.  Clark anticipates it is his bonus check as he had received in the past but is shocked to find out instead it is a 1 Year Membership to the Jelly of the Month Club.

Clark worked so hard all year.  He anticipated a cash bonus.  He even put a down payment on installing a pool at his home.

This is definitely a message about Workplace Appreciation gone WRONG.

December is a wonderful month to Show Appreciation and Be Appreciated, but everyone does not give or receive Appreciation in the same way.

I’m incorporating the lessons from The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman and Paul White in today’s newsletter.

Today I’d like you to think about How You Like to Be Appreciated at Work

On a scale of 1 – 10, how appreciated do you feel by your immediate supervisor?

On a scale of 1-10, how appreciated do you feel by each of your coworkers?

When you feel discouraged at work, what actions by others encourage you?

When you want to communicate appreciation to your colleagues, how do you typically do so?

How well do you believe you and your coworkers know how to express appreciation to one another?

Do you appreciate Words of Affirmation?

Do you strive for Quality Time?

Do you appreciate Acts of Service?

Do you enjoy receiving Tangible Gifts?

Knowing your Appreciation Language as well as your coworkers Appreciation Language will lead to so many positive benefits including:

• Reduction in employee turnover
• Improved attendance and productivity
• Greater customer satisfaction
• More positive relationships between supervisors, staff and peers
• An overall increased positive outlook on corporate culture and work environment

If you are interested in learning more about Motivating by Appreciation, simply email at sarahucoach@gmail.com.

What I want for YOU is to know your Appreciation Language incorporate it into your Workplace.