Archive for July, 2011
Personal Development is a Waste of Time – Who Cares?
by Shann on Jul.19, 2011, under Life Coaching, Personal Development
From the archives of True Balance Life Coaching …
It’s been a few years since I posted this article. Enjoy the new and improved version.
A bizarre chain of events happened while walking through the isles of a big box discount retailer. My fellow shoppers seemed to be in an altered state of irreverent oblivion. Seconds after entering the building, WHO CARES assaulted me from the back of a woman’s sweat pants. You know the kind – they usually state “Princess” or “Juicy” or some such nonsense. This woman’s particular brand of posterior communication was… “Who Cares?” plastered on her back side for the world to see.
This buzz kill mantra hit me like an out of control - SCOOTER!?
In an instant I was surrounded by a sea of people who exemplified the “Who Cares” motto. I must have been sucked into a portal and spit out in another dimension.
Picture the scene …
The scooter gang located on my left were completely oblivious to the anyone trying to make way past them to get to the dryer sheets. Several more pajama wearing people in the aisle just rolled in for some retail stimulation and a box of ice cream sandwiches. Impatient parents are at all corners of the store bitching at their bored and cranky children for misbehaving. Did I mention the crying children? Small pods of people are in dialogue about the sorry state of the economy while spewing arm-chair politics. Then there was the woman who decided to breathe on me. Seriously, I could feel her breath on the back of my neck while waiting my turn in the check out line.
Did I mention the cashier would not smile or even acknowledge my presence while I was checking out?
There was nowhere to run.
This commentary is harsh and may seem out of character for a life coach and yogini. Yet, this honest observation, of a day in the life of the WHO CARES tribe needed to written. You may find offense to my observations about these folks, but I assure you, they won’t care.
Our lives are so precious. Yet an entire segment of our population is asleep at the wheel.
We simply must discover reasons to care!
If you find that you are ready to don a pair of WHO CARES sweat pants, please read the following list of reasons to care about being alive.
Reasons To Care About Your One Precious LIfe
LOVE
The miracle of life
Good Health
Healthy relationships
Good Friends
Nature
Laughter
Poetry
Reading
Music
Kindness
Spirituality
GOD
The Universe
The Stars
Our senses
Pleasure
Joy
Tears
Feeling
Breathing
Innovation
Travel
Animals
Mentors
Weather
Silence
Trust
Tasty food
New experiences
Napping
Rain
Creation
Art
Earth
Trees
Sand
Oceans
Lakes & Streams
Passion
Liberation Celebration Scholarship Contest
by Shann on Jul.02, 2011, under Life Coaching, Reinventing Yourself, Women
If you live in the United States, I hope you are enjoying a Rockin’ 4th of July weekend!
In honor of America’s Liberation celebration, I want to do my part to help you make the rest of 2011 a great year!
You are invited to enter to win a scholarship for the brand spanking new Shann Vander Leek Signature Coaching System valued at $3,750! This contest opens up the door for one-on-one coaching with me for a full year – at 1/2 price.
Are you a powerful woman who is ready to get focused, accelerate life on your terms and enjoy more balance in your life? Nothing fires me up more than supporting someone like you! I am offering a scholarship for my signature coaching system to the woman who writes the most compelling essay about why she is ready to partner with a professional life coach and dramatically change her life over the next 12 months.
If opening the door to reinventing your life on your terms sounds good, you will want to read more about this generous offer below.
Liberation Celebration Essay Contest
- You want to live your life on your own terms.
- You want to follow your passion without being chained to someone else’s dream.
- You are ready to move forward in the direction of your choosing
I love to support powerful professional women through the process of metamorphic change..
The Shann Vander Leek Coaching System is a program designed for bright and powerful professional women who do too much. Women who feel that their personal wells are running dry. Women who are ready to make a monumental transition – to orchestrate a lasting change and make a difference in the world.
These women are over-achievers, often Type A superheroes who have become out of touch with their bodies and divine feminine nature after years of kicking ass and taking names. Women who have been fearless in business; who are bold, brilliant, and ready to thrive on their own terms.
Sound like you or someone you know? Please read on…
The Shann Vander Leek Signature Coaching System will:
- Help you clarify your life’s purpose and passion.
- Help you understand the stages of a significant transition.
- Create an abundant future aligned with who you really are.
- Remove self induced obstacles including fear and doubt.
- Lead you back to caring for your mind, body and soul.
- Offer tools, resources and practices to help you succeed faster.
- Improve how you manage your time and create more balance in your life.
Details of Coaching Scholarship Offer:
All you have to do to enter the contest is write a 300-500 word essay sharing your story and why you are the best candidate to win a full year of world-class transition coaching for 1/2 price. It’s easy! If you’ve been considering working with a coach to dramatically improve your life, this is a great opportunity to do so at 1/2 great price!
How does it work? If you are the winning entry, you will will a $3,750 scholarship which represent 50% of the investment for a full year of one-on-one coaching.
Are you ready to enter the contest? All you need to do is visit the new Shann Vander Leek website, fill out the essay form and submit your essay. I look forward to reading your entries!
Bonus Jewels for your entry:
During the essay scholarship contest, I will also be randomly selecting entrants to win one complimentary Get Focused Now coaching session. ($200 Value)
I will notify you if you are a winner during the week of August 1st!
YES! I want to enter to win a $3,750 scholarship!
*All Liberation Celebration entrants must be willing and capable to invest $ 312.50 per month for 12 months which represents 50% of the value of the Shann Vander Leek Coaching System. Your scholarship covers the rest of you investment! Your first Installment will be due on August 8th, 2011. Questions? Call me! 231-668-9850 or Skypelein: Shannolann
**Not quite ready to go for it? You are welcome to schedule a 30 minute complimentary coaching session at any time. Click HERE to be transported to my Coaching Page and scroll 1/2 way down the page.











