January 2006
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Greetings!
As we shift our thoughts towards the New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect and say a special THANK YOU to you for being a member of our growing community. Your involvement and continued support truly means a lot to me and I am thankful each day for YOU!
I am not one to send out one of those seasonal letters that tell of a family's goings-on throughout the year. Instead, I am sending out this message of hope.
Justin, our fourteen year-old son pointed out one evening that "you must never give up hope until all hope is lost." Our cat had been missing for several days. Within five minutes of Justin making this observation the cat arrived home! While our family has experienced some serious "white-water" in 2005 we have survived with an extra dose of resilience to start 2006 with new hope, optimism and purpose.
The LPM production team has been working towards a successful future. More and more attention is being given to our work as more and more baby boomers get within thinking distance of retirement. My personal goal for 2006 goes beyond just turning up for work! My goal is "to be on purpose each day, with my purpose" which is to grow Life Planning Matters into the "best Canadian resource for life planning literacy."
I invite you to join our team by becoming an ambassador of our work in helping us to connect with people in your personal and business community. Please forward this email or mention our web address to those friends and colleagues who are within thinking distance of retirement. Thank you!
Into Africa - An Inventure Journey
In March I will be part of an exclusive group of eleven men travelling to Tanzania under the leadership of Richard Leider. This inventure will have a major impact on me personally and upon my work. My preparation has been underway since last September and I am already planning different ways of passing along my learning to you and others in the LPM community.
Richard Leider's work has received consistently high recognition from organizations all over the world. Believing passionately that each of us is born with a purpose, he is dedicated to coaching people to discover their own power of purpose. He is undoubtedly one of North America's leading authorities on this subject and was recently ranked as one of the Top 5 most respected coaches by Forbes.... you can learn more about him at clicking here.
This newsletter has a new look. Our web site is being refreshed to accommodate our new initiatives and we plan to have Richard as a special guest on conference calls and at several "in-person" seminars later in the year. If you would like to receive special "alerts" about these events please send us a quick email. Be the first to know and save 10% on any of these special events.
New Learning Programs for
Embracing Age, Change and Spirit
In 2006 three new programs are being offered.
- Basic Spirit - a self directed program.
- Journey Beyond Work - a fully supported coaching program.
- Finding Your Place in the World - an extended program with many additional options.
These three programs have been inspired by my reading, my new relationship with Richard Leider, the adult development community I have become part of and my personal hope for the future. These programs will be offered with a declining discount until March 1, 2006 when I leave for Tanzania.
You can receive a 30% discount now.
If you are experiencing any uncertainty or, confusion about this complex transition... our programs will be invaluable to you in igniting your spark and answering a number of key questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What do I care about? What is my purpose?
You can receive more detailed information including program fees and outline for all 3 of these programs by emailing us. Choose personal growth now!
New Intelligence for Your Retirement
The "white-water" of life I experienced in 2005 has delayed me completing my first book New Intelligence for Your Retirement. Procrastination is the primary fear of every author but in some ways procrastination ages and substantiates the subject matter! I am holding my coach accountable for making sure I stay on track to having the manuscript completed. Coming soon... www.intelligence4yourretirement.com.
"On Purpose with my Purpose" Programs
Leider Tele-Summits
- Commencing in May 2006 - Richard Leider discusses his life-long work, his best selling book and more. More details TBA.
- Fall 2006 seminar featuring speakers relevant to vital ageing and living. Dates to be announced. Limited to 50 attendees to maintain the interactive nature of program. Dates yet to be confirmed. Provisional registrations being accepted now by email. Save $25 off ticket price email us.
Inquisitive About Hiring a Coach?
Email Nigel@lifeplanningmatters.com with your questions, and interest or to request a proposal.
Nigel Brown, Principal
Life Planning Matters
"New Perspectives for your Retirement"
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Phone:
250-764-5408
www.LifePlanningMatters.com
In this issue:
"Life is like a ten-speed bike. Most of us have gears we never use."
- Gene Cohen, M.D. Ph.D.
"Africa to me... is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place. "
- Maya Angelou
Around the World
at 80 Years
Daphne Schiff isn't like most people. She has raced around the globe in a twin-engine plane. She can pilot anything from a turboprop to a 737. She flies from France to Africa almost every autumn. And, oh yes, she's 80 years old.
"At one time I was on pills for my blood pressure and for depression. Now I need neither because my work is so rewarding."
- Tony Grant - Aged 66 - Manager - Wildlife Sanctuary
Nigel Brown is a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and executive member of the Okanagan Chapter of ICF
www.icf-okanagan.org
www.coachfederation.org
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