Inspiration for Today’s Woman

As I think about what my purpose and passion in life is, I find that I'm really stepping into the role of leading women to their most fulfilling, authentic, successful lives and businesses. I want to see what's possible for women entrepreneurs.

So when I get asked to participate in a movement for women to lead inspired lives, I sit up and take notice.

I'm excited to partner with Aspire Magazine and offer their subscribers some really great bonuses to help them live an inspired life.

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Divine wisdom shared throughout the pages of Aspire Magazine through enriching articles, inspiring columns and so much more ... A magazine dedicated to covering all of the interesting facets of a woman’s life journey:

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What's Possible in 2010 for You?

I wanted to let you know about a special program I'm launching, SpiritRICH™ Platinum Group Coaching and Mastermind Program. I designed it with what *I* wanted in a mastermind and coaching program - including what I know you need to grow your business with grace and in alignment with who you are. This is an affordable, accessible level to work with me one-on-one as well as to get the rich power of like-minded women entrepreneurs.

Here's a snapshot of what the 7-month program looks like:

Bonus Launch Call (for people who have signed up before November 11) November 11, 12:00 p.m. EST

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Official Launch Call December 2, 12:00 p.m. EST

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Monthly Private Coaching Calls w/Laura (six 30-minute calls) 1st Wednesday in January, February, March, April, May, June

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Attraction Marketing and Money Mindset Topic Calls (five) 3rd Tuesday in December, January, February, April, June, 12:00 p.m. EST

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Two-day SpiritRICH™ Platinum Group Retreat - with an extra bonus ½ day session - Your Guide to Authentic Financial Success January 28-30 in Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Monthly Group Mastermind Calls led by Laura (five) First Monday of every month (December, January, February, March, April), 12:00 p.m. EST

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Weekly Group Mastermind Calls Every Monday at 12:00 p.m. EST

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Open Q&A Calls (two) January 19, 2:00 p.m. EST; May 11, 3:00 p.m. EST

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Virtual Creative Retreats (two) December 29, April 22

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Spirit Doll Virtual Creative Retreat with Thea Sheldon February 26

With the private, one-on-one coaching, the weekly masterminding, focused marketing calls, an in-person retreat, and still more features, it's a full, robust program that will launch your business and your life into 2010.

You won't find this much personal coaching and mentoring anywhere else. You might find group masterminds or private coaching, but nothing that combines the power of the two.

One of the primary areas we'll be focusing on is premium and platinum-style programs for your business. Think about all the things you can do (and that you want to do - that you know you need to do to really launch your business to successful heights):

• One VIP day a month
• Virtual Business Retreats
• Premium Programs
• One Private Platinum Client

If you're drawn to these ideas for your business, but you're unsure of how to get there, that's what the SpiritRICH™ Platinum Group Coaching and Mastermind Program is all about - giving you the support, guidance, and mentoring you need.

To read more and to send off for the SpiritRICH™ Platinum Group Coaching and Mastermind Program invitation and application, visit www.joyfulbusiness.com/spiritrich/.

And if you get your application in by Friday, November 13, you also save $1500 off the deposit AND you get an extra 1/2 day workshop, Your Guide to Authentic Financial Success, at our in-person retreat.

Looking forward to working with you to make your business LEAP,

Laura
 
PS: Is your business is ready for something bigger? Are YOU ready for something bigger? Is 2010 your year? Get the support you need with my SpiritRICH™ Platinum Group Coaching and Mastermind Program - join us now! We already have 4 SpiritRICH™ business owners in the program – make sure you get one of the 8 spots left! It’s an intimate group for maximum coaching!

Gratitude Adjustment from a Joyful Business Guide owner!

I love to feature successes and stories from Joyful Business Guide owners.  Karen Hughes, Certified Image Professional and Style Coach recently invited me to speak for the Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Image Consultants.

She also shared with me this great tip...

I was listening to an “old” call of yours on my walk and it was talking about the Gratitude Journal.  One of the ladies on the call talked about being ‘stuck’ and wanted a suggestion how to get into gratitude.  I wanted to share something with you that helped me last summer.

I just went through the alphabet A-Z and wrote down positive words that each letter could stand for.  It helps to put you in a more grateful mood even if you are not in a grateful spirit and may open the door for a gratitude adjustment.

Thanks Karen!  I love the inspiration!

En-JOY!
Laura

Mind Your Body: It Might Be Telling You Something!

Very early last year, I found myself in the hospital for three days with stomache pains that had me doubled over, unable even to lift my purse or get around by myself. The doctors couldn’t figure out what it was, we had all kinds of infectious disease experts involved, and it remained a mystery until a diagnosis was finally reached: a pneumonia-like lung infection. I ended up spending most of January recuperating.

I’d started the New Year with great intentions, big plans. I’d even signed up for a major, weeklong workshop that involved all kinds of mindset breakthroughs. I thought I was really psyched up for it, and had paid a lot of money to go to it.

But looking back, I realized some things. First, I hadn’t been working with a coach when I became ill – instead, I was intent on doing it all myself. Second, the workshop had seemed to be very masculine-oriented: lots of talk about “busting through” in a way that was really forceful. And I think that deep down, I knew this wasn’t my path. It just took a total revolt from my body for my mind to get the message!

After my health improved, I found and hired my ideal coach. With her help, I soon realized that my true path involved the blending of the masculine and the feminine energies. This burst of clarity allowed me to start looking at what it was that I really wanted, and asking myself, what do I really want?

I quickly stepped into what I call my “big vision” – and things started shifting for me immediately. Within two weeks I got two of my highest-paying clients, and the ball hasn’t stopped rolling since!

While I sure don’t recommend a hospital stay, I do hope you’ll start to tune into your body’s signals, and notice what it is saying to you. When do you feel most tense, and what are you doing when that happens? Does your stomach act up, or do your shoulders get tight? Do you get tension headaches? Are you breathing deeply, and feeling calm and relaxed – or do you feel short of breath, or even dizzy?

When you are aware of your body’s signals, take a step back from what you’re doing, breathe and evaluate. Is there something else bubbling under the surface that you need to deal with? What’s distracting you, and why?

Take some time to clear your head. Write in a journal, take a walk or a nap, talk to a friend (or coach), do a little yoga. Whatever it takes to help you step back and find clarity before you move forward yet again.

En-JOY!

Laura

If you would like to use this article in your newsletter or blog please feel free to do as long as you include our credit information: Written by Laura Howard West, Center for Joyful Business, http:/www.joyfulbusiness.com I would also appreciate it if you'd send us a copy for our media files. ©Copyright 2009. All rights reserved.

Laura West is an award-winning online entrepreneur and president of The Center for Joyful Business. If you are ready to shift your marketing and mindset for more success with joy and ease, get your free report: Business Attraction Success Kit

Change Your Chi Speaker Series with Laura West & Stephanie McWilliams

I wanted to tell you about a really exciting speaker's series I'm participating in with my friend, Stephanie McWilliams, host of HGTV's "Fun Shui." She's brought together a fabulous lineup of gifted women speakers -- including me -- and I'd love it if you would join us! This is a wonderful opportunity to "meet" 10 transformational speakers for just $1 each. My teleclass will be Tuesday, April 28th at 8pm E/T. Can't make it on this date? Don't worry-- all calls will be recorded and available for download so you can listen to them any time you wish! For more information check it out here! 

As an added bonus, you'll be one of the first to experience the grand opening of Stephanie's Change Your Chi(TM) Network!

The fun begins Monday, April 20th at 8pm E/T and you won't want to miss any of these dynamic speakers, so I encourage you to click on the link below for more information and to register...
Change Your Chi Speaker Series 

En-JOY!

Laura

A shining example of Authentic Power: Michelle Obama

From this month's O magazine in describing Oprah's interview with Michelle Obama:

Authentic power. It happens when purpose aligns with personality to serve the greater good.

I love that. Very clear. Very powerful.

How are you doing embracing YOUR authentic power?

What does that look like for you?

I'd love to know!  Please leave a comment~

En-Joy!
Laura

Joyful Business Podcast #24: Living and Working with Your "Higher-Self"

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Here is the latest episode of the Joyful Business Podcast featuring interviews with some of the most talented and joyful entrepreneurs on the Internet. Each interview is full of nuggets of wisdom about how being joyful and mindful in your business brings you the success you deserve. You'll find tips, stories, and real life ideas for keeping the joy, passion and creativity alive.

Join us every two weeks in Cafe Entrepreneur for a new interview.

In episode #24, we talk to Tricia Molloy.  Tricia is a professional speaker, business consultant and author of Divine Wisdom at Work: 10 Universal Principles for Enlightened Entrepreneurs and the upcoming book, Take Your Higher Self to Work: 7 Best Practices for Success. Tricia started her own public relations firm, Molloy Communications, in 1988 to support the success of other passionate business owners. Throughout her life and career, she has always used universal principles and has counseled clients and colleagues to do the same.

Today Tricia was so kind to share with us her great insight into success and peace that can come into our lives by following and trusting in Divine Wisdom.  She works to remind people to trust this inner wisdom, to listen to those messages derived from quiet meditative moments, and to look within for peace and answers.  As we seek out the wisdom for our lives, we will be lead to our purpose.  Tricia acknowledges the hard work that goes into this, but chose for us a few important universal principles that will start us off on the path to enlightenment. She has seen these practices improve success and peace in her own life and in the lives of her clients, and encourages us to try them out too.  "C.R.A.V.E. your goals" is the place to start...Listen in to learn more!

Listen Now: 

If you enjoy this Joyful Business Podcast then you'll love our bi-weekly newsletter, Creating Your Joyful Business, filled with resources and how-to's for creating a financially successful business while honoring your lifestyle, your relationships and your creative expression!  Subscribe at: www.JoyfulBusiness.com  and receive your Free Business Attraction Success Kit!

En-JOY!

Laura

Joyful Business Podcast #23: Becoming the Complete Entreprenuer

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Here is the latest episode of the Joyful Business Podcast featuring interviews with some of the most talented and joyful entrepreneurs on the Internet. Each interview is full of nuggets of wisdom about how being joyful and mindful in your business brings you the success you deserve. You'll find tips, stories, and real life ideas for keeping the joy, passion and creativity alive.

Join us every two weeks in Cafe Entrepreneur for a new interview.

In episode #23, we talk to "Street-Smarts" Marketer, Kathleen Gage, who is the CEO and founder of Turning Point, Inc. and Maxwell Publishing, as well as a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and an internationally recognized Internet marketing and publicity expert for speakers, trainers and authors. She enjoys working with spiritually minded entrepreneurs who want to learn how to package their expertise and knowledge into money making products and service, while using their spirituality to enhance their business and to complete their lives.

Through Kathleen's success, she has found that as long as she makes living in a state of gratitude the cornerstone of everything she does, then things will work out better on the whole - no matter what the circumstances are around her. She has taken time to work on gratitude daily through small spiritual rituals, and suggests ways we can do this as well.  As we take the time to work on this aspect of our lives, we will find that we feel more complete, and we will be able to enjoy our work, our business, and our lives more completely!

Listen Now: 

If you enjoy this Joyful Business Podcast then you'll love our bi-weekly newsletter, Creating Your Joyful Business, filled with resources and how-to's for creating a financially successful business while honoring your lifestyle, your relationships and your creative expression!  Subscribe at: www.JoyfulBusiness.com  and receive your Free Business Attraction Success Kit!

Enjoy!

Laura

Are you an Intelligent Optimist?

I love this month's cover story in Ode magazine, "In Praise of Intelligent Optimists".  So much better of a name than being called "pollyanna", don't you think! This article really speaks to us as small business owners and in particular our entrepreneurial energy and skills.

The feature article talks about how the world has fallen into a dark state...as well all hear constantly and see results daily...and yet it's times like this when we need optimism.  It's easy to be an optimist when things are going fine but it's a real mark of character when you can be optimistic during tough times.

More from the article: "Optimism isn't about denying reality; it's about creating a better reality than you're facing...The Intelligent Optimist knows a half-empty glass is also half full. And she knows more can be gained by focusing on what she has than by focusing on what she's missing. You learn to become optimistic by concentrating on things that give you a sense of satisfaction and you remain an optimist by feeding those things to make them grow.   Intelligent Optimists know that for every problem there is (at least the beginning of) a solution andd that the search for that solution can be inspirational in itself."

Ode goes on highlight their first ever list of 25 Intelligent Optimists featuring individuals around the world who are doing their best to bring positive change to their communities, their countries and the world.

What I get about this view is that optimism is a choice.  It's not about denying reality - in fact, there is power in being able to confront the real issues of what's going on around the world or even in your own bank account.  What I see is that my clients are paying even more attention to their business.  This is when your entrepreneurial creativity really gets fired up.  You look for ways to create solutions - you hae to be more ingenius when the flow of abundance shifts. (notice I didn't say dried up...it hasn't dried up...just shifted) 

This is a time to listen to your business - what is it telling you? It will point to places that are broken and need your attention. It will whisper areas of abundance just waiting to be picked.  Really hear your clients and customers - they will tell you what they want now in their circumstances...sometimes they want more access to you, sometimes they want it packaged differently...listen.....you will see it, hear it, feel it...the solutions are right in front of you.

You do have to slow down to hear the whispers.....

In my Joyful Business Guide system we get you to focus on JoyFlow Sightings.  This seems like a perculiar activity for marketing system but let me tell you...looking for the joy that is flowing in your business at this very moment will do more to shift your energy, help you tap into your creativity and get you into inspired action than anything else!  Check it out at Joyful Business Guide...

En-Joy!

Laura

Joyful Business Podcast #22: When Nothing Goes As Planned...

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Here is the latest episode of the Joyful Business Podcast featuring interviews with some of the most talented and joyful entrepreneurs on the Internet. Each interview is full of nuggets of wisdom about how being joyful and mindful in your business brings you the success you deserve. You'll find tips, stories, and real life ideas for keeping the joy, passion and creativity alive.

Join us every two weeks in Cafe Entrepreneur for a new interview.

In episode #22 Jeanna Gabellini visits with us about her passion for using the laws of attraction to get you what you want.  Jeanna is a prosperity coach, and is the founder of MASTERPEACE Coaching and Training.  In 1998, she was one of the first coaches in the world -- and the youngest -- to receive the designation of Master Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation. She has developed teleclasses, workshops and seminars on ways to implement the laws of attraction into her client's business.  Jeanna also co-authored the book, "Life Lessons on Mastering the Law of Attraction."

Jeanna has so many stories to share of how the laws of attraction have influenced her life.  She has learned that in order for you to reach your goals, sometimes you have to let go of time lines and just let things be manifested when it is the right time for them to come.  Listen in to hear her amazing story, and be ready to jot down her golden nuggets on how to keep positive even when it seems that nothing is going how you planned.  For our listeners, she has also graciously offered a free gift!  Go to: www.masterpeacemarketing.com/giveaway.htm.

Listen Now: 

If you enjoy this Joyful Business Podcast then you'll love our bi-weekly newsletter, Creating Your Joyful Business, filled with resources and how-to's for creating a financially successful business while honoring your lifestyle, your relationships and your creative expression!  Subscribe at: www.JoyfulBusiness.com  and receive your Free Business Attraction Success Kit!

Enjoy!

Laura