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January, 2003
Happy New Year and Welcome!
I hope your 2003 is off to a great start. You have received the 1st issue of the Whole Life Visions Newsletter. The purpose of this free electronic newsletter is for you to receive event information and updates about what’s on the horizon. Thanks for your support, encouragement and understanding as I continue on my journey.
I invite you to visit my newly created website www.WholeLifeVisions.com and spend some time exploring to learn about the coaching programs and services I offer. Please contact me if you are interested in finding out more about Whole Life Visions. A great deal of thanks goes to Jennifer Hautman of www.hautmanwebdesign.com for her creativity and patience as this process unfolded.
In This Issue
What Called Me To Coaching
What Called Me To Coaching?
Many people ask me how I found out about coaching and what started me on this path. I’m going to try to give you a simple response to this transition.
I came upon coaching at the National Wellness Conference in July, 2001, at a day long session presented by Dr. Karen Wolfe. Within minutes of hearing what coaching was about, I knew without a doubt that this was the concept I had been searching for. I couldn’t think of anything that would fit better with my personality and background in health promotion/wellness. It would allow me to positively impact people and to have the type of lifestyle I had hoped for.
I soon discovered that coaching is one of the fastest growing professions. You can find out more about coaching on my website www.WholeLifeVisions.com .
Once I decided that coaching was the direction I wanted to pursue, I began taking the steps to get me there. Most of my spare time outside of my full-time job was spent developing my own business and gathering information about coaching programs. I linked with other coaches and people who could support me on this adventure.
On 11-01-01, Whole Life Visions became official. What a coincidence that my P.O. Box is 1101! In December, I attended Coaching for Excellence through CorePath (A New Ventures West introductory course). Shortly after this training I began The Newfield Network’s Coaching for Professional and Personal Mastery Program.
This 9 month program is accredited by the International Coach Federation and is designed with the high standards necessary to establish coaching as a profession. I attended three national conferences in Washington, D.C. and one regional conference in Chicago, IL. In between, I worked in small groups by e-mail and teleconferences and completed monthly learning guides. In addition, I was guided by a Master Certified Newfield Network Mentor Coach . Now that the course is complete, I will be seeking certification from The Newfield Network and from The International Coach Federation (ICF). This has been one of the most amazing, indescribable life changing experiences!
The ICF is the professional association of personal and business coaches that seeks to preserve the integrity of coaching around the globe. They are the largest non-profit professional association worldwide of personal and business coaches with more than 5000 members and 179 chapters in 30 countries.
In September, 2002, I moved on from my job and now dedicate my days to coaching with wonderful people, doing workshops and consulting. To say the least, the past year and a half have brought many changes and a new life that is rewarding and challenging. It hasn’t been easy but it’s definitely one of the best things I’ve ever done. Thanks again to everyone for their support, encouragement and understanding! I love coaching and believe it’s one of the best avenues toward personal growth and development.
My Offer
If you have a life – you can benefit from a coach. If you don’t have a life – then you really need a coach! As a coach, I offer people one of the most sincere relationships they will ever have. In this partnership they can create the life they love and live the life they create. At times, I show them a perspective they haven’t seen or don’t want to see. This helps people design their life so that they can achieve what they want.
I would be honored to share this information with you and others. So, don’t hesitate to invite me to come to your next staff meeting or social gathering.
Also, one of my requirements for certification is that I submit 2 taped coaching sessions to be reviewed by their board. Are you interested? All I ask is that you be open to the possibilities to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about yourself, others and coaching. If it’s not something you would consider for yourself please pass this onto at least one other person that you feel it could benefit. You have nothing to lose.
My Request
My request is that you will be an advocate for me and the profession of coaching. I’m a pioneer for coaching locally. One of my goals is to spread the word so that others can benefit. I value your assistance and would appreciate your support. I’m very grateful to those of you who have referred coaching clients, workshops and consulting opportunities my way.
Do you know someone else who would enjoy the Whole Life Visions Newsletter? Please forward this on or refer them to www.WholeLifeVisions.com to sign up. Remember to keep the information intact, including thecontact information. Thanks!
“Ah-Ha” Moments
1. On a scale of 0 to 10, where would you rate your satisfaction with your life?
2. What would it look and feel like if you were a 10?
3. What is something you could do each day (or each week) that would move you towards greater satisfaction?
4. Write down your answer to step three and then ask your coach or a success partner to hold you accountable to taking action.
5. Watch how the power of awareness and accountability moves you toward what you want.
Good luck!
Give The Gift Of Coaching
Give the people that are important to you the opportunity to achieve all that they want in life. Give them a gift certificate to get started with a coach to guide them on their journey.
Thank you for joining me to create the life you love and live the life you create! I look forward to sharing and receiving the gifts of this exciting community.
Create a great day,
Jackie
(Volume 1, Issue 1)
Jackie Bredl-Dietrich, CHES, PCC
Life & Business Coach, Speaker, Consultant & Author
P.O. Box 1101, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
715-421-4700
Jackie@WholeLifeVisions.com