Certified Coaches Federation Presents: Certified Life and Executive Coach Training – Vancouver, B.C. December 6 – 7, 2014

Interested in building a successful life coach or business coach practice? Are you in a position in your company where you are support for others? Do you work in HR or lead a team of 5 or more?

The Certified Coaches Federation has certified more than 9,300 Life Coaches and Executive Coaches since 2006 (and I am one of them) and is now recognized as one of the Leading Life Coach Certification and Executive Coach Certification Programs in the world! Voted Best Life Coach Training Course 4 years in a row! CCF is now offering our Life Coach Certification and Executive Coach Certification Programs in 100 cities around the world!

The two words used most often when describing our Life Coach Training and Executive Coach Training Courses are brilliance and simplicity! The Certified Coaches Federation offers a succinct course that gets to the heart of the coaching process and has removed any non-essential components in the process of helping our clients achieve their goals!

I want to personally invite you to our 2 day Life Coaching Certification Course, which is being held in Vancouver at the Sylvia Hotel on the weekend of December 6 – 7, 2014 – http://www.sylviahotel.com/.

Our Coaching Program is designed as the “all meat, no fat” course specifically designed to teach you how to coach more effectively, and how to build your business more effectively as a Coach, for those who qualify. Many folks involved in “people helping” are adding Life Coaching Certification as another effective tool in their tool kit, all with the aim of helping our clients remove barriers, achieve their goals, and come to a place of personal, relational and career fulfillment. Some are even growing a practice as a Coach to the point that it becomes their full-time work. In 2 days you can become a Certified Life Coach! All CCF Graduates are automatically enrolled, at no additional cost, into our one year continuing education program as well.

Life Coaching – or self-development consulting – is a new phenomenon. It is gradually gaining prominence and has now spread worldwide. This relatively new profession is emerging because of a major shift in social parameters. In this present day, change has become the norm. Studies that have been conducted indicate that 70% of the participants in coaching relationships reported significant increases in their areas of focus. Several participants described immediate beneficial changes, and 95% cited the process as worthwhile.

Coaching is now estimated to be over a $5 billion/year in the U.S., and about $400 million/year in Canada. 60% of American companies use or have used an Executive Coach. The role of a counselor is to help an individual resolve issues of the past in order to operate more effectively in the present. A coach, on the other hand, helps us assess the present so that we can operate more effectively in the future.

Although Life Coaching is clearly therapeutic in that its aim is to enhance an individual’s performance or life experience, there are significant differences between this and psychotherapy. Coaching is short term (generally between 3-12 months) and is solution based. Coaching therapy understands the client is able and functional, and focuses primarily on the present and future, and not so much the past. Coaching is a results-orientated systematic process in which the coach facilitates performance enhancement and life skills development, rather than treating dysfunction. This difference means that a coach can be far more vigorous and challenging (albeit in a client-friendly manner) and can hold their client responsible for their commitment to change to a greater degree than the therapist can.

We are aware that you looking at your options. Please consider the Certified Coaches Federation. We will help you not only coach people, but build your business in a people focused and profitable way.

If you are interested and have any questions about the course, please call me at your earliest convenience at 403-389-1190. Or you can call Derrick at 1-866-455-2155. You can also gather information or register online at www.certifiedcoachesfederation.com.

The investment for this weekend registration is only $979 + HST. This includes the two day training, enrolment in the one year Continuing Education Program, Certification as Certified Life Coach, and one free Coaching session with your facilitator, a Master Coach. If you are able to refer someone who registers and takes the course, we will also pay you $100. If you register 28 days before the course begins or earlier, you also qualify for our early-bird discount of $100. So the cost can be $979, or $879, or even $779, plus tax.

Lastly, everyone who registers for the Certified Coaching Practitioner Training, as above, can also now take our world class Hypnolinguistics Course for free!

Hypnolinguistics® is a course that teaches coaches how words impact the coaching process from a cognitive and psycho-linguistic perspective. Have a look:  http://www.hypnolinguistics.com/

In essence, we are offering two courses for one!

The Registration Cost for the program includes:
– The 2-Day Intensive Program,

– A follow up one-on-one coaching session with the trainer,

– Ongoing membership to the Healthy Wealthy and Wise Membership Area,

– Monthly tutorials – one on coaching skills & strategies; one on the business building & marketing aspects of coaching. There is also an archive of 12+ months of tutorials,

– Full audio program – which review the essential concepts of the 2 day-intensive,

– Downloadable copies of the course forms,

– Downloadable Certified Coaches Federation Logo to use in your business materials

– Access to Hypnolinguistics® – http://www.hypnolinguistics.com/

To register for our upcoming Certified Coaching Practitioner Training, simply log on to www.certifiedcoachesfederation.com, or call 1-866-455-2155.

In essence, we are offering two courses for one!

Here is a short video of some who recently took the course with me…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZTkyBnhG-8

If you have specific questions, I would be more than happy to chat here back and forth, or on the phone. I am the Vancouver Master Coach Trainer for the Certified Coaches Federation.

Why Invest in Critical Illness Insurance

The financial consequences of a serious illness are often worse than those of death. In addition, the chances of a critical illness attack on any of us are much higher than those of death, at least before retirement age. Critical illness coverage/insurance is a long-term insurance policy where you’ll get a  ‘lump sum’ of money tax free. Think of it as a one-off payment if you’re diagnosed with one of the serious illnesses covered by your insurance policy. Let’s face it, in these high stress times, it is more often that someone is diagnosed with heart attack, stroke, end stage renal failure, major organ transplant, or a total loss of hearing or sight. If you think about which friend or family member that has recently been diagnosed it is always surprising and these are the kinds of surprises people don’t like. But it happens, daily. CI coverage is designed to pay off your mortgage, debts, or pay for alterations to your home such as wheelchair access should you need it, because when you are diagnosed with a critical illness and need time off from work for treatments your employer will not be paying you for time off.  As well, the medication and treatments that are not covered by your health plan can be very costly. Again, the money you get from a critical illness policy can be used to pay off a mortgage or rent, to pay for medical bills, on going bills or for anything else.

When might you need critical illness cover?

Never rely on benefits from the provincial government to support you if you become critically ill – these are always less than you think. Trust me, my mother soon found out the hard way when she was diagnosed with cancer and opted out of disability insurance and critical illness insurance. She lost her job, so she had no income. Not all of her treatments were covered by Alberta Health Care and she didn’t have benefits from work, and even if she did she wasn’t working so those benefits would not apply to her if she is no longer at the company. Guess who ended up taking care of her rent, medical bills, groceries, income for her? You got it; me. My mother opted out of insurance even though I said I would pay for her premiums she didn’t want to do the health exam and then a couple years later she was diagnosed with nasal pharynx cancer. And now being 64 her premiums are well into the hundreds per month. If you are young and healthy now is the time to get insurance on your life. The longer you wait, the more expensive it will be and if your health starts to go then you may not be qualified for insurance.

Critical illness coverage could be a good choice for you if:

• you do not have savings to tide you over if you were seriously ill
• you do not have a good employee benefits package to cover a period of time off work due to sickness
• your high-risk profession prevents qualification for traditional disability coverage
• you have a high medical deductible
• you don’t have health insurance
• you are a parent
• you are self employed
• you are a homemaker

Some people think they are well protected because they have life insurance and some disability insurance. They are probably wrong. Critical Illness coverage is not a substitute of life insurance or disability insurance; rather it fills the gaps left by that coverage. You need it not because you may die soon, but because you are going to live.

Why would anyone need critical illness insurance benefits? Below are examples of what a small monthly investment of less than $15/month* do:

• Cash to pay your mortgage while you are recovering.
• Cash to pay for medical treatments that are not covered by your health plan.
• Cash to pay bills – from car payments to insurance premiums.
• Cash so you can travel for treatments not available locally (taxi rides are not covered).
• Cash to pay for experimental treatments (not covered).
• Cash to replace a spouse’s income while caring for the insured.

Whether the insured recovers from the disease or not and whether the insured is able to go back to work or not, have no effect on the payout of the benefit. I know you’ll find a way to put the cash to good use. Message me for your free critical illness quote. CI policies start as low as less than $5/month. The critical illness benefit works very similar to the lump sum cancer programs and pays a cash benefit to you upon diagnosis of a critical illness. The benefits range from $10,000, $25,000 or a $50,000 benefit. If you are in Canada, please email me at rinachong@live.com.

*Pricing depends on how much money you would like to receive.

GET YOUR FREE DAY PASS with PROMO CODE ANGEL 2014 SOHO|SME BUSINESS EXPO

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Join 1000’s of business owners, entrepreneurs and marketing executives to inspire, motivate and drive your business success. Keynote panel sessions featuring industry experts and thought leaders, interactive exhibits and displays, free one-on-one expert advice at Coach’s Corner, business skills competitions, live demos, great networking, prizes and more.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:Business owners professionals, sale/ marketing profesionals, executives, entrepreneurs, industry groups and experts who have a passion to succeed, a desire to learn & grow, and love to meet, mingle and interact with like-minded business people.

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In its 17th year, the SOHO|SME is recognized as the premier event during Small Business Week/Month. At this years conference, attendees will learn how to overcome the top three challenges businesses face today: generating sales, marketing/branding, and cash flow/money.

2014 features a new, exciting and fresh program focused on:

1. Learning from industry leaders and experts in the areas of marketing, sales, money and media
2. Overcoming everyday business challenges to grow your business
3. Keeping connected to the latest trends, technology, and marketing opportunities and
4. Gain exclusive access to products, services, tools and resources for your business
5. Amazing networking with like-minded entrepreneurs, industry leaders and business marketers to build relationships and grow your business network.
The SOHO|SME is the #1 business-to-business marketing event to motivate, inspire and drive business success – interactive, engaging and fun!

SOHO|SME Super Meetup (8:15am-9:15am):

Special Online Rate $20 or $35 at the Door. Join us as we kick start the morning with a celebration and gathering of entrepreneurs, business owners, and marketing professionals. Engage with some of the most influential people in the industry. Share ideas and connect.

Main Conference & Tradeshow (9:30am-4:30pm):

Special Online Rate $20 or $35 at the Door. Check out our star line-up of expert speakers, entrepreneurs and presenters. Event highlights include entrepreneur spotlights with Q&A, keynote sessions, coaches corner, workshops, exhibits & displays, amazing networking, prizes, giveaways and more…

SOHO|SME After Party (5:30pm-8:30pm):

Special Online Rate $59 or $69 at the Door. After a great days work, its time to celebrate. Lets build on those connections you made at the event, share a laugh and a drink. Location to be announced.

WORKSHOP – Customer Loyalty (4:00pm-5:00pm):

UNLOCKING YOUR CUSTOMERS LOYALTY POTENTIAL
Presenter: Luke Aulin, CEO, RTOWN

70% of customers are more likely to choose retailers that reward them. A loyalty program may be the key to unlocking your customers loyalty.
Loyalty programs enable companies to attract, acquire, and retain customers. But coming up with new and interesting loyalty program ideas sure can be challenging.

Take the guesswork out of your loyalty rewards planning and start using a successful strategy that is custom made for your audience.

Tips for creating a captivating loyalty program
Best practices for implementation
Advice on how to market your rewards program
Industry-specific ideas
Tools to measure the effectiveness of your loyalty program

NOTE: Maximum of 50 seats available. Workshop will be filled on first come first serve basis. Get there early to secure your spot.

WORKSHOP – Intellectual Property (4:00pm-5:00pm):

Good Ideas are the Backbone of Any Successful BusinessIf Protected

10 Tips to Avoid the Most Commonly Made Mistakes in Protecting Your Intellectual Property

Presenter: Loren Mallett, Partner and Group Leader, IntellectualProperty and Technology, Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Copyright piracy, trademark counterfeiting, and patent infringement havebecome significant problems in the business community in general, includingsmall businesses. Dont let your great idea orproduct get in the hands of another person or business. Intellectual Propertyprotection includes patents, trademarks, copyright, technology licensing andtransfer, industrial designs, computer and internet and tradesecrets. Legal expert Loren Mallett will share with you 10 important tipson making sure your idea or inventions are protected. Tap into hisexpertise and come prepared with your questions!

Overview on what to protect: Patents, trademarks, copyright,technology licensing and transfer, industrial designs, computer and internetand trade secrets
How to protect your intellectual property, what I need to do and why doI need to
How do you know what creative work, ideas and/or inventions belongs toyou
How to protect trademarks and avoid unnecessary disputes
plus bring your questions and tap into Lorens expertise and knowledge!
NOTE: Maximum of 50 seats available. Workshop will be filled on first come first serve basis. Get there early to secure your spot.

WORKSHOP – LinkedIn (4:00pm-5:00pm):

How To Generate More Business From LinkedIn

Presenter: Melonie Dodaro, Author of the #1 International Bestseller The LinkedIn Code, Founder, Top Dog Social Media

With over 300 million professionals using LinkedIn many are discovering they can quickly pan this goldmine for ideal clients. In this presentation Melonie shares her 3-step formula to laying the foundation for success with LinkedIn. Practical and relevant, this presentation reveals an ABC formula to create a LinkedIn profile and lead generation plan to attract more leads, prospects and clients.

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The #1 thing you MUST do with your profile before you start inviting new people to connect with you on LinkedIn
How to get found at the top of the LinkedIn search results and have ideal clients find you
The biggest (and easiest to fix) secret for standing out on the LinkedIn network
4-steps to turning a LinkedIn connection into a new client

NOTE: Maximum of 50 seats available. Workshop will be filled on first come first serve basis. Get there early to secure your spot.

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A Top 11 List for the Female Jet Setter – Essentials of What to Wear and Pack for Carry on While Travelling

A Top 11 List for the Female Jet Setter – Essentials of What to Wear and Pack for your flight. If you’re like me, super ADHD and you are heading on a  plane ride that will be longer than 2 hours then I highly suggest packing everything below to ensure that you will have a productive, comfortable and healthy ride up in the sky….

1. A scarf –  make sure it’s long and wide enough so that it can be used as a pillow when folded, a blanket when unfolded or if it is light and breathable enough you can us it as an eye mask that lightly covers your face (don’t ruin your eye make up with tight eye masks anymore).
2. Healthy snacks are very important such as unsalted nuts (salted anything makes you retain water and make you look bloated and when travelling that is a no no – especially to a beach destination), dried fruit, energy bars, dark chocolate, gum, breath mints (in case of close conversations with your neighbour and perhaps to offer for your sake) powdered energy/vitamin drinks that you can mix with water on the plane. That will ensure that you get all your vitamins before they start getting depleted from business travels or vacation indulgence.
3. A book – come one…. when do you really ever get the chance to read? Pick something that is going to add value to your life or if you’re life is always go go go and serious all the time then find something fun that will take your mind off things for a while. If it’s a short flight pick something that you can flip through that will inspire you before a business meeting. I love packing Gary Zukav of the Seat of the Soul, or Don Miguel Ruiz, the Four Agreements. Must reads anyways!
4. A comfy pair of ear phones or head set as the ones that the airlines provide don’t usually fit well or do not drown out engine noise or crying babies enough.
5. Shoes that slip on and off easily – laces or tall zip up boots are difficult to take on and off going through security/customs or in your seat and especially if your bladder is small then you will wish you were wearing slip ons for sure!
6. Comfy pants that are stretchy or a long flawy skirt but make sure you keep it at least knee length or longer if you want to sit with your legs up on the seat (or so the person across the isle isn’t getting free in house leg entertainment during the flight).
7. Always layer your tops, wear a tank top or t-shrit, and a sweater; you can use your sweater for extra padding for a pillow if you get too hot or an extra blanket for your bare legs if you get too chilly.
8. Bring your laptop or iPad for music or movies because in this day and age not all movies/music are free and you always want to choose something that is of value to your health and personal/professional development. Audio books are amazing. Make this your time to spend on Self.
9. Bring a pen and notebook – manifesting is best when handwritten with blue ink, on white paper, plus if you’re travelling abroad you will have to fill out paperwork on the plane so if you’re a germaphobe like me then you won’t want to borrow someone else’s pen. May as well bring two because someone will be asking to borrow yours.
10. Wet naps, hand sanitizer, spray refresher for face, facial wipes, eye drops preferably natural eye drops like Refresh – the plane is so drying so make sure you’re hydrated so you look like you just got off a jet plane and not a 24 hour econo flight.
11. And last but not least, wear a smile and bring a positive attitude. People love to travel to new destinations but no one really likes the the process of travelling. There’s nothing worse than seeing miserable people at the airport or on the plane to kill the mood.

Be happy no matter where you’re travelling because back in the day no one believed that we would be flying in a metal container and now at the click of a button, we have our flights booked and we are on our way to see loved ones and potential business partners in a matter of hours, and not months by foot or carriage. Positive vibes for a positive ride! Happy and safe travels!