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		<title>Showers of Empowerment! 5.0</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:58:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Showers of Empowerment! An afternoon ladies only workshop that will pamper the soul as well as stimulate the mind through educational self development ideas that will create a cutting edge you while also enjoying delicious treats and spa services from a variety of local businesses willing to help you find a renewed you! ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Showers of Empowerment! 5.0</strong></p>
<p><strong>An afternoon ladies only workshop that will pamper the soul as well as stimulate the mind through educational self development ideas that will create a cutting edge you while also enjoying delicious treats and spa services from a variety of local businesses willing to help you find a renewed you!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Employers help increase your bottom line by rejuvenating your most valuable assets! Very affordable employee development! Showers of Empowerment!  Is sure to stimulate creativity and a renewed sense of purpose for each participant! Don’t’ delay, reserve your seats today! Only 25 tickets available!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Participants will learn the following:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Believe You Can! </strong>Learn how to reveal what makes you interesting, compelling and exceptional and how to use that to achieve your professional goals. Secrets to building and communicating a winning personal brand will be shared.</p>
<p><strong>Win the Battle! </strong>Learn how to achieve positive changes in behavior that can help you become more successful. This workshop addresses the challenges that accompany success and how to overcome them.</p>
<p><strong>Listen for Opportunity! </strong>Business leaders project energy, confidence and clarity in physical and vocal expressiveness. Learn specific skills and behaviors to help connect with others and to communicate thoughts and ideas to any audience in an effective and compelling manner.</p>
<p><strong>Humility is a Must! </strong>For most people, “brag” is a four-letter word that conjures up unpleasant images of pushy people who are obnoxious and self-aggrandizing. In this self-discovery workshop, you will learn to sell yourselves artfully when seeking a new job, promotion or raise without feeling or sounding like a walking billboard.</p>
<p>Thursday April 19, 2012</p>
<p>12 noon-5 pm</p>
<p>Wingate by Wyndham</p>
<p>rsvp: rebecca@directionalcoachinginc.com</p>
<p>tickets $45.00          (Includes gourmet lunch, specialty deserts, development, pampering spa services, belly laughs and fun all in a relaxed setting, conducive to learning.)</p>
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		<title>Are you ready to take your company into the Coaching Era &amp; INCREASE &#8220;the bottom line&#8221;?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:24:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dccoachrebecca</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Directional Coaching, Inc. helping employers increase
 &#8220;the bottom line!&#8221;
Many companies lose money off the bottom line by lack of commitment from their employees. We work with our clients by empowering their employees as well as educating them with the right skills to become fully engaged and successful. This process is not only to benefit the the client&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Directional Coaching, Inc. helping employers increase</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> &#8220;the bottom line!&#8221;</strong></p>
<p>Many companies lose money off the bottom line by lack of commitment from their employees. We work with our clients by empowering their employees as well as educating them with the right skills to become fully engaged and successful. This process is not only to benefit the the client&#8217;s bottom line but also for the employee&#8217;s morale and well being. Helping employees to feel as an important member of the team is huge in commitment to their employer, hence increasing the amount of effort the employee is willing to give.</p>
<p>Programs are custom designed together with our client that may include half-day workshops, full day workshops, Lunch and Learns, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly 1 hour workshops or group coaching sessions. Training segments are taken from our signature workshop<em><strong> The ABC&#8217;s of Success! TM</strong></em>. Accountablitiy steps up a level with our Coach the Coach series <strong><em>Coaching Stars! TM</em></strong> whereby key employees learn coaching skills and zap the bossing skills.</p>
<p><strong>EMPLOYERS ask yourself?</strong></p>
<p>Are you committed to producing strong employees and leaders?</p>
<p>Are you are experiencing change in your organization?</p>
<p>Are you experienceing a high turnover?</p>
<p>Are you stuck in the box?</p>
<p>Are attitude problems present?</p>
<p>Are you developing a new team?</p>
<p>Are you seeking conflict resolution?</p>
<p>Are you looking to promote and can&#8217;t decide?</p>
<p>Are you looking for a positive work environment?</p>
<p>Are you willing to change?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>If you answered yes to any of the above, call us today for information on how we can serve you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>434.661.8068</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>rebecca@directionalcoachinginc.com</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<p style="text-align: center;">Let Directional Coaching, Inc. assist with your bottom line and move you toward more success!</p>
<p><strong>em·pow·er</strong></p>
<p><em>verb</em> \im-ˈpau̇(-ə)r\</p>
<p><strong>Definition of <em>EMPOWER</em></strong></p>
<p>transitive verb</p>
<p>1 <strong>:</strong> to give official authority or legal power to &lt;<em>empower</em><em>ed</em> her attorney to act on her behalf&gt;</p>
<p>2<strong>:</strong> enable 1a</p>
<p>3<strong>:</strong> to promote the self-actualization or influence of</p>
<p><strong>suc·cess</strong></p>
<p><em>noun</em> \sək-ˈses\</p>
<p><strong>Definition of <em>SUCCESS</em></strong></p>
<p>1<em>obsolete</em> <strong>:</strong> outcome, result</p>
<p>2<em>a</em> <strong>:</strong> degree or measure of succeeding<em>b</em> <strong>:</strong> favorable or desired outcome; <em>also</em> <strong>:</strong> the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence</p>
<p>3<strong>:</strong> one that succeeds</p>
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		<title>Need Empowerment!?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dccoachrebecca</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[got attitude
got enthusiasm
got success
need direction
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<p><a href="http://www.directionalcoachinginc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/got-enthusiasm.pdf">got enthusiasm</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.directionalcoachinginc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/got-success.pdf">got success</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.directionalcoachinginc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/need-direction.pdf">need direction</a></p>
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		<title>Mondays Matter!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directionalcoachinginc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Mondays-Matter-flyer.pdf">Mondays Matter! flyer</a></p>
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		<title>Press Release!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:11:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dccoachrebecca</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contact: Rebecca Sturm-Clauser
Directional Coaching, Inc.
434.661.8068
Email: rebecca@directionalcoachinginc.com 
For Immediate Release 
Directional Coaching, Inc. Opens Local Office 
Company will provide business coaching as well as personal coaching at affordable rates. 
LYNCHBURG, VA; March 29, 2011 – Directional Coaching, Inc. will celebrate the opening of  a local office on April 8, 2011 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony conducted [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Contact: Rebecca Sturm-Clauser<br />
Directional Coaching, Inc.<br />
434.661.8068<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:rebecca@directionalcoachinginc.com">rebecca@directionalcoachinginc.com</a><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>For Immediate Release </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Directional Coaching, Inc. Opens Local Office </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Company will provide business coaching as well as personal coaching at affordable rates. </strong></p>
<p>LYNCHBURG, VA; March 29, 2011 – Directional Coaching, Inc. will celebrate the opening of  a local office on April 8, 2011 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony conducted by the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce at 1:30 p.m. at 2412 Langhorne Road Suite 114, Lynchburg, Va 24501, with Open House following until 4:00 p.m.</p>
<p>Directional Coaching, Inc. is an international company with roots here in Central Virginia. The Company opened its doors July 2008 in the middle of a down economy. Despite tough times Directional Coaching, Inc. has excelled with a service that everyone can use, motivation and empowerment, at affordable rates. Directional Coaching, Inc. empowers people to become dramatically more successful by discovering and fulfilling their life purpose using Directional Coaching, Inc’s signature workshop, The ABC’s of Success!.</p>
<p>Directional Coaching, Inc. is committed to providing high quality coaching, motivating keynotes and dynamic workshops to empower success in both individuals and businesses.<br />
Directional Coaching, Inc. is also committed:</p>
<ul>
<li>To provide clients with a safe, supportive, and confidential environment.</li>
<li>To provide each client with the necessary tools to achieve desired success.</li>
<li>To help clients develop increased confidence in themselves and their abilities.</li>
<li>To deliver empowering keynotes that will help inspire audiences to succeed and define self goals.</li>
<li>To facilitate workshops where the participants receive valuable tools to succeed in both personal and business aspects of their lives.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>“Upbeat &amp; entertaining, learned some useful tools to be applied to life! Great to learn how to deal with difficult people.” ~ Reagan Flaherty</em></p>
<p><em>“The ABC’s of Success! workshop empowered me to live my best life. Coach Rebecca inspired me to think bigger, become more, and live out loud! The day went fast and was more fun than any workshop I’ve ever been to” ~ Sherri Ann Bennett</em></p>
<p><em>“Coach Rebecca’s energy level and enthusiasm for the information was contagious! Great session!”~ Betty Zaring</em></p>
<p><em>“Exciting, involved workshop. Love the hands on activities and the wonderful quotes. Will recommend for others!” ~ Tamar Wordlaw</em></p>
<p><em>“Loved, Loved, Loved your enthusiasm! And can’t wait to use my new found tools!” ~ Debbie Gagon</em></p>
<p><em>“Life Coaching has been an exhilarating experience that yielded amazing results in my life. Coach Rebecca is committed to my success!” ~ Tom   Beijing, China</em></p>
<p>Come to the Ribbon Cutting and Open House to learn more about this exciting and inspiring service that can change your life!</p>
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		<title>New Office!</title>
		<link>http://www.directionalcoachinginc.com/new-office/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dccoachrebecca</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here we grow again! Directional Coaching, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of a local office!
Details to come for open house! Just in time to launch Project Superstar!

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<address>Here we grow again! Directional Coaching, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of a local office!</address>
<address>Details to come for open house! Just in time to launch Project Superstar!<br />
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		<title>Is Coaching Right For You Quiz</title>
		<link>http://www.directionalcoachinginc.com/is-coaching-right-for-you-quiz/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:50:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>philtucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[See if coaching could be for you. Give yourself 1-10 Stars for each statement.
I am ready to have balance in my life.
I am ready to work less and make more.
I am ready to improve my relationships.
I am ready to make change in my life.
I am ready to discover my life’s purpose.
I am ready to conquer [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>See if coaching could be for you. Give yourself 1-10 Stars for each statement.</p>
<p>I am ready to have balance in my life.<br />
I am ready to work less and make more.<br />
I am ready to improve my relationships.<br />
I am ready to make change in my life.<br />
I am ready to discover my life’s purpose.<br />
I am ready to conquer unconstructive actions and beliefs.<br />
I am ready to have more creativity and enjoyment in my life.<br />
I am ready to produce goals and take action to achieve them.<br />
I am ready to realize a sense of fulfillment at work and in my life.<br />
I am ready to benefit from some who will motivate me to be the person I can be.</p>
<p>Less than 25 Stars<br />
Sweet! You have it all going on! A Coach may not be for you at this time.</p>
<p>25-50 Stars<br />
You are almost there, you just need a boost! Coaching could help you see things in a different view and can help you develop a plan customized to you, designed to encourage balance in both your personal and business adventures.</p>
<p>More than 50 Stars<br />
Congratulations! You are ready and willing to create the life in which you desire! Please take a moment to contact us for a complimentary introductory coaching session to find out first hand what coaching can do for you. You can check us out for free, so what are you waiting on, click here and discover the key to your best life!</p>
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		<title>The ABC&#8217;s of Success!</title>
		<link>http://www.directionalcoachinginc.com/the-abcs-of-success/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>philtucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are seeking success in your life and all it has to offer you, then The ABC's of Success! is the workshop for you. Coaches will guide you on a 26 step process of self discovery that will result in the development of a plan created just for you, by you, designed to attract more success in your life, both individually and professionally. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are seeking success in your life and all it has to offer you, then The ABC&#8217;s of Success! is the workshop for you. Coaches will guide you on a 26 step process of self discovery that will result in the development of a plan created just for you, by you, designed to attract more success in your life, both individually and professionally. This is a highly interactive and mind stimulating workshop that will take you back to the basics. Creativity will be taken to the next level. Participants receive a treausre box filled with discovery tools and will walk away with valuable tools for success. Great retreat for groups of any kind, business or personal. <a title="The ABC's of Success" href="http://www.directionalcoachinginc.com/pdf/ABC%204-30-10%20PDF.pdf" target="_blank">Click Here for More Information</a></p>
<p><strong>The ABC&#8217;s of Success!</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Attitude Alignment!</li>
<li>Believe You Can!</li>
<li>Cultivate Relationships!</li>
<li>Develop Realistic Goals!</li>
<li>Embrace Enthusiasm!</li>
<li>Follow Your Dreams!</li>
<li>Give 100%!</li>
<li>Humility is a Must!</li>
<li>Increase Your Knowledge!</li>
<li>Jazz It Up!</li>
<li>Keep on Trying!</li>
<li>Listen for Opportunity!</li>
<li>Motivate Yourself and Others!</li>
<li>Nurture Your Needs!</li>
<li>Organize Resources!</li>
<li>Promote Constructively!</li>
<li>Question Diligently!</li>
<li>Respect Everyone!</li>
<li>Shoot for the Moon!</li>
<li>Take Control!</li>
<li>Utilize Your Talents!</li>
<li>Visualize Your Goals!</li>
<li>Win the Battle!</li>
<li>X the Stress!</li>
<li>Yes You Can!</li>
<li>Zap the Negative!</li>
</ul>
<p>With all rights reserved and developed by Coach Rebecca, ABC&#8217;s is a staple in the Directional Coaching, Inc. process. ABC&#8217;s is a highly interactive hands on learning experience allowing the participant to realize success can be achieved. The foundation of success lies in understanding yourself. Are you seeking success? If so this 26 step self discovery process is for you. Call today! For information on the innovative full length workshop for businesses contact us at 434.661.8068 or email rebecca@directionalcoachinginc.com</p>
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		<title>What is coaching?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:41:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>philtucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coaching helps you move forward from where you are to where you want to be. It is a partnership with someone who can help you achieve a greater level of clarity and focus and produce fulfilling results in your personal and professional life. As your coach we provide you with feedback, tools and techniques, guidance, structure and support to help you realize your unique talents and gifts and then maximize them to achieve the success you want. Coaching is forward-looking and action-oriented.]]></description>
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<p>Coaching helps you move forward from where you are to where you want to be. It is a partnership with someone who can help you achieve a greater level of clarity and focus and produce fulfilling results in your personal and professional life. As your coach we provide you with feedback, tools and techniques, guidance, structure and support to help you realize your unique talents and gifts and then maximize them to achieve the success you want. Coaching is forward-looking and action-oriented. According to a survey of coaching clients, &#8220;sounding board&#8221; and &#8220;motivator&#8221; were the top roles selected for a coach. Clients are looking for a coach &#8220;to really listen to them and give honest feedback.&#8221; The top three issues in which clients seek help are time management, career, and business.</p>
<p><strong>What does a coach do?</strong><br />
Coaches are people-development professionals trained to help you create a more productive and satisfying life for yourself and realize your full potential. They can help you produce more results with less time and with less struggle and stress. Coaches serve as your thinking partners, objective sounding boards, and personal motivators. We provide the input, tools, structure and support to help you:</p>
<ul>
<li>Identify and solve perplexing professional or personal issues</li>
<li>Identify and eliminate things that are dragging you down</li>
<li>See the future possibilities in your current situation</li>
<li>Get in touch with who you are and what you really want and need to be doing</li>
<li>Help you define your personal definition of success and move toward it</li>
<li>Clarify and significantly broaden your vision</li>
<li>Set better goals that are more in line with your vision and what you really want</li>
<li>Find the most appealing and effective strategies to achieve your goals</li>
<li>Move toward your goals and adjust appropriately along the way</li>
<li>Stay focused and on track</li>
<li>Turn your self-doubt into self-confidence</li>
</ul>
<p>We encourage and support your self-discovery and help you to find the answers that are right for you. During our coaching sessions we:</p>
<ul>
<li>Keep the focus on YOU &#8211; who you are, your definition of success, your personal values</li>
<li>Listen with non-judgmental attitudes</li>
<li>Provide you an outside and objective perspective</li>
<li>Quickly identify barriers to your success</li>
<li>Point out things you can&#8217;t see and give you ideas on how to improve your performance</li>
<li>Help you define goals, strategies, and plans</li>
<li>Empower you with to believe you can accomplish your goals</li>
<li>Accelerate your progress by providing greater focus and awareness of choice</li>
<li>Teach you tools and techniques and remind you to use them</li>
<li>Serve as your support system and challenge you to go beyond where you would normally</li>
<li>Don&#8217;t allow set backs to derail you</li>
<li>Motivate you to be your absolute best</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Why do people hire a coach?</strong><br />
People hire coaches because they want a partner to help them perform and be their absolute best. The following are a few of the more specific reasons why people hire a coach:</p>
<ul>
<li>Are tired of struggling to achieve success and want more out of life</li>
<li>Want to learn, grow and gain clarity with their vision</li>
<li>Don&#8217;t feel they are reaching their full potential and want empowerment</li>
<li>Want to change, improve, or solve something and need motivation</li>
<li>Are undergoing a personal or professional transition</li>
<li>Want help in defining goals that fit their values as well as their needs and wants</li>
<li>Want someone who will tell them the truth about their situation and give them honest, objective feedback and hold them accountable</li>
<li>Want someone to teach them practical and effective tools and techniques to achieve greater success in their lives</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How is coaching conducted?</strong><br />
Coaching is conducted through structured, insightful, and supportive conversations. While the majority of our one-on-one coaching is over the phone, in-person sessions can be arranged by special request. In each coaching session we listen, ask questions, give honest feedback, empower, motivate and help you apply practical tools and techniques to clarify and focus on your vision, goals, strategies, plans and solutions.<br />
<strong>Who can benefit from coaching?</strong><br />
Anyone that does not feel they are reaching their full potential in their career or personal life should consider hiring a coach. However, to get the most benefit from your coaching, you need to want it and be &#8220;coachable&#8221;.  You are “coachable” if you are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Willing to communicate honestly and open to hearing the truth</li>
<li>Open to receiving feedback and assistance</li>
<li>Open to new ideas and ways of thinking, and willing to try new approaches, open to change</li>
<li>Willing and able to invest time in yourself</li>
<li>Willing and able to do the work required</li>
<li>Willing to accept responsibility for your life and the decisions you make</li>
<li>How is coaching different from counseling or therapy?</li>
</ul>
<p>Coaching is about the present and the future and taking action based on goals and objectives. Coaches work with healthy, alive people and help them to move forward. Coaching is not about trying to uncover or solve issues in the past, although insights about the past often occur as a result of coaching. Coaching is not intended for, or effective with, individuals who have severe mental or emotional problems or who have addictions.<br />
<strong>How is coaching different from business consulting?</strong><br />
If you need technical information and advice, and you need it right away so that you can move forward, then a consultant may be the answer.  If you want to develop a new way of thinking and being so that you can consistently work at a higher level in your life and in your career or business, then coaching is likely to be a better solution.<br />
<strong>How do I start?</strong><br />
Call Directional Coaching, Inc. at 434.661.8068 or send an email<br />
rebecca@directionalcoachinginc.com<br />
to arrange for your complimentary, no-obligation, introductory coaching session.</p>
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