Guest for Your Show

Finding Your Coach, Diving Deep Within

By Melinda J. Kelly

Have You Contemplated Hiring a Coach for Life, Business or a Specific Issue in Your Life?

Have You Tried It and It Didn't Work, but You Know You Need 

SOMETHING or SOMEONE to Help?

THEN THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU!

Melinda J. Kelly makes the case for why you should hire a coach and what you have to do to make sure it's a successful collaboration and investment

Dear Jeff: 

Are you a "coach resister?"

You're afraid to invest the money? Don't want to give up control to someone else? Think you know better and if you tough it out, it will get better? You've tried and it didn't work, so you won't give it another shot? 

Until, maybe, the hammer comes down! Your business hits rock bottom, partner leaves you, your health deserts you, you're so miserable you're loading up on anti-depressants?

That's usually when someone gets desperate enough to hire a coach. But Melinda J. Kelly says it's a mistake to wait that long when there are so many ways for you to thrive and succeed NOW with a coach that's right for you. 

But there's more to it than just hiring a coach...you have to be ready, willing and have the right mindset to make the relationship succeed...and she tells you how you can go deeply within to prepare yourself for a coaching relationship that will take you far beyond what you can do on your own.

She provides the roadmap in Finding Your Coach, Diving Deep Within.

Melinda's own crucible came when she realized the family business that she had been a part of for most of her life was collapsing, and she didn't have a passion for it.

Trying to fix things from the body of knowledge she already had kept her from seeing solutions that eluded her own knowledge base. An unwillingness to open up to others and to trust - or to listen to what she didn't want to hear meant that she was preventing her own forward motion. Even attending events, seminars, webinars and conferences in business and personal growth didn't prove fruitful because the information wasn't sinking in. 

But then Melinda started asking herself some critical questions that made her realize that she couldn't do it alone, and she needed the help of someone who had trailblazed ahead of her, and could show her the way.

In Finding Your Coach Melinda illuminates those questions, and the various ways that we dismiss coaching as a solution for whatever isn't working in our lives. She shows how to overcome those objections, and the alternate mindset position that opens the way for a successful coaching relationship.

She takes into account how you look at authority, how to manage your time efficiently so that you can actually follow through on a coach's recommendation, how you deal with distractions that pull you away from what is necessary to create change, is money really the issue when you resist coaching, can you accept responsibility for changing your life?

She has a section on "Know They Teacher, Know Thyself"...selecting the right kind of coach based on your personality traits, plus the various types of coaching models and how that would work into your lifestyle. And she offers some great insights into how you define success, and what that means for your coaching relationship.

Melinda got over herself! And has not only hired one, but several coaches--and is now a coach herself. Her book is a powerful resource to get you out of the stuck zone.

Melinda can address some of the points included in:

The 7 questions to ask yourself when you start working with a coach
The 7 questions to ask yourself about how you learn
The 4 questions to ask yourself as you embark on your new course.

To interview Melinda J. Kelly on Finding Your Coach, Diving Deep Within please send an email with the name of the show, your contact information, a proposed date and time, and the calling details.

With a successful career in Melinda’s family business, it would have been easy to continue and gently ride into the sunset. But a combination of major life events – reviewing the future for the business, the direction of a key relationship, and a family member’s health issues - derailed those plans, leading to a reassessment of Melinda’s life as she had known it, had planned it. 

Suddenly, there were new questions before Melinda. Lots of questions. 

On her journey toward answers, Melinda was able to work with many thought leaders, coaches, as well as draw upon her experiences in non-profit volunteer work. Patterns and traits began to emerge, for herself, with others. As Melinda started to question herself, she found that the questions often brought great comfort and understanding. It is Melinda’s observations that became Finding Your Coach, Diving Deep Within. 

Acknowledging that often we don’t know how we have become stuck, or can’t see the way to the next place, can be the starting place of wisdom. Looking at common ways most people continue to not hear what is going on in the room, helped her to find her path, and so we can begin to engage again. In the hope that we can all find what we are looking for, Melinda also discusses the various ways to view success, beyond the limited way of financial success. More, the question for many of us is do we want success? Happiness? Both? Do we know? Have we thought about it? 

In embracing the Power of the Question, Melinda found a strength to see herself, and the world, that left her feeling supported and empowered. After a life seeking answers to put the matter to rest, it turns out the questions have become Melinda’s best companions. And you? Your questions? 

vonne E.L. Silver – CEC, CPHR, RP
Founder: Flourish  – with Yvonne Silver

Speaker, Coach, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Mentor, Mother, Wife… 

Passionate about teaching women to Flourish in business - by elevating their confidence, defining a juicy vision - to have a massive ripple effect.  She does this by supporting female leaders and visionaries through her speaking, writing, group Mentorship and Wisdom programs, plus her 1:1 VIP coaching.
Yvonne believes that where Possibility, Purpose and Consciousness meet –
WE FLOURISH!  (She lives in Calgary, Canada – an Alberta entrepreneur hub.)

2017-8 Keynotes and Talks - Women’s topics:
-WORD-POWER: 5 keys to being a confident woman using powerful language -Women Rock in Business: Authentic Leadership with Emotional Intelligence
-STOP BURNING OUT: Living with Purpose and Joy! 

As a seasoned Coach and HR Consultant who has worked primarily in high-growth organizations, at the VP level within a global talent managment organization, she is poised to help organizations leverage the authentic leadership women bring to the table, for a more balanced and collaborative workplace

Her lilting English accent, stories and humour have provided intrigue and wisdom for various talks, radio show interviews and international summits.
Yvonne’s passion is helping women elevate their success by evoking more confidence, and developing mission-inspired impact with social enterprises. Her “Words Women And Wisdom Show” with BBS Radio airs bi-weekly. 

She is a BPW Canada Ambassador and prior Calgary Mentorship Chair. (BPW has 40,000 women advocates & members globally, and consults to the UN on women’s issues.) Member: Evolutionary Business Institute & Canadian Business Chicks and currently serving on the Board for The Nest Foundation.

Yvonne is living her cornerstones of CREATIVITY, POSSIBILITY, PURPOSE & INSPIRATION. With 25+ years of experience in 8 high growth start-ups (and senior corporate roles: Founder, VP, HR Director), she passionately supports women with empowerment, diversity, entrepreneurship and advancement. 

She is an epic reader, with extensive personal development programs with: T. Harv Eker, Jack Canfield, and Jayne Warrilow, and new Bestselling Author of:

"Words, Women & Wisdom: The Modern Art of Confident Conversations".

Professionally she is a Certified Executive Coach (Royal Roads), Chartered HR Professional (HRIA), EQ-i Consultant and Certified Reiki Practitioner. 
http://www.we-flourish.org/

Selected recent event talks:
* One Woman Summit
* WomenTalk
* CIWA, HRIA
* BPW National Conference

* Brilliant Women Retreat
* "Confident & Influential Women" Interview Series
* BBS Radio Show Host

Author and psychotherapist Merle Yost has summed up the knowledge and insights of 25 years of therapeutic practice in his newest book, Facing the Truth of Your Life, available on Amazon, Kindle, iTunes, Audible, and your local bookstore.

Among the messages that fly in the face of the usual feel-good sentiments of self help books, Yost offers readers real challenges to their belief systems.

About the Book

Facing the Truth of Your Life will help the reader reframe their view of themselves and their place in life, creating the space to explore and question what they think they know: in short, to face their real truth. With short life stories, exercises and chapters covering spirituality, being a victim, how to parent healthy children, the many faces of shame and how it complicates all of our relationships, Facing the Truth of Your Life challenges the reader to address many of the things we do to prevent our feelings and keep from knowing ourselves. 

Facing the Truth of Your Life is about walking through your pain. It is about understanding how you became you, how to discard what you were taught about yourself, and how to find out who you really are. 

Merle Yost, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist in California with over 25 years of experience working with victims of childhood sexual abuse, parents who have lost children, rape survivors, and veterans.

Having spent 19 years in therapy working on his own traumatic past, he has a real understanding of both the pain of loss and extreme abuse, but also what it takes to heal and reclaim a life. 

While most people are celebrating the holidays, there are many people who are not. Victims and survivors of sexual abuse, incest and domestic violence often don’t get the help they need, and are often unaware of assistance available.

Reverend Candace Nadine Breen, Ph.D.is a survivor of sexual abuse and incest by her father. She recently wrote a book, After the Darkness, detailing her story and how she was able to overcome the nightmares. The purpose of the book is to help others and let them know they are not alone.

During the holidays, suicide rates run high.

If you would like to book Reverend Breen for a show segment, please contact me. She resides in Barrington, RI.

ABOUT REV. CANDACE NADINE BREEN, Ph.D.

Reverend Candace Nadine Breen lives in Barrington, Rhode Island. She is an ordained Spiritualist Minister and also holds an ordination as a Healing Minister (under the Church of Spiritual Humanism). She holds a Doctorate in Metaphysics, a Master of Science in Metaphysics, a Masters in Human Services, Marriage and Family, and a Bachelors in Secondary Education/English. She continues to practice as a Healer, Medium, Channel, published author and artist. In addition to her current licenses and certifications, she is a certified Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master Teacher and Animal Reiki Master Teacher. She hosts the “Candidly Candace Radio Show” and “Awakened Path Radio” on Blog Talk. Radio. You can find more information on Candace and her books at www. CandaceNadineBreen.com.

I speak on ridding anxiousness, connecting to your soul, your higher power. Your purpose, children's behavior challenges. Earth and Healing and see below for explanation I am the the founder of Strongest Minds. I am an Alternative Health Practitioner specializing in Emotional/Mental Health & Wellness. I was a guest on a cable TV show that will is airing now throughout Illinois. I have been on TV in NJ, and heard on top radio stations throughout the U.S. I am a Certified Practitioner/Consultant (clients worldwide), Speaker, Best Selling Author on Amazon, and Teacher of a Masterclass in Alternative Medicine, specializing in mental health. My website is strongestminds.com. I would love the opportunity to share with you and your viewers on the power of plant medicine - using what the earth has given us to take control of our emotional/mental health and happiness using flower remedies. I would never have believed its power until I experienced it through my own trauma and now its my mission to get it out to people all over the world that we can take of ourselves and our family’s well being, state of mind and how to do this. I work with clients worldwide with anything from anxiousness, fears, lack of purpose to even hearing voices, going from negative to positive and getting back to our most positive, happy and successful self. You get a better explanation at the first youtube link above where I am interviewed. I have a ton of testimonials - here are a few from anxiety to children’s challenges to autism. I speak on helping get out of anxiety, S.A.D., lack of purpose, energy protection (which not many people talk about), moving forward in business, helping our kids in school to success. Here is Robin (2018) 1 month after a few months Jamal Carol. I would love to continue this conversation, and also learn how can I be most helpful to you. Warmly, Amy D. Cohen Practitioner for Emotional/Mental Health amycohen@strongestminds.com 1.800.474.1667 

Amy D. Cohen, is a an Alternative Health Practitioner specializing in Emotional/Mental Health & Wellness.  You can see her on TV and hear her on top radio stations throughout the U.S.   She is a Certified Practitioner, consultant, speaker, best selling author, and teacher of a masterclass in Alternative Medicine, specializing in  mental health.  Amy works with clients worldwide to help relieve anxiety, sadness, children’s behavior challenges, and loves to work with women bringing out their true power, help find purpose and stay on task when moving forward as an entrepreneur using powerful plant medicine.  Amy maintains a consulting practice in Illinois and does telephone consultations worldwide.

Feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, or anxious?  You’re not alone. Anxiety is epidemic in our society these days, and even “spiritual” people have anxiety.  In her new book - Calm and Confident: Spiritual Keys to Overcoming Anxiety - Rev. Connie L. Habash reveals a holistic, body/mind/spirit approach to overcoming our worries, stress, and fear.  Anxiety can lead us to deeper spiritual awakening and personal growth if we consciously work with it.

With over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and yoga teacher, Rev. Connie shares tools, inspiration, and yoga philosophy to support you in living a more calm, confident, and courageous life.

Rev. Connie L. Habash, MA, LMFT, has helped hundreds of students and clients overcome their anxiety and spiritually awaken for the last 25 years.  Her experience as a Yoga teacher, psychotherapist, and Interfaith minister create a transformative synergy of body, mind, heart, and spirit. 

Joy Idries  -  Author of 'Unleash Your Joy'

There is MORE TO LIFE than struggle, fear and pain. There are also better ways to deal with it than what many have tried so far.

What if it were possible to discover true, consistent freedom, happiness and joy by connecting with your true nature in a way that, frankly, blows your mind? The work I do is life-changing. It completely dissolves inner turmoil and opens my clients to the real possibility of living a truly happy, fulfilled life.

My own journey of healing a lifetime of trauma, chronic illness and pain in ONE WEEKEND unleashed so much joy and freedom in me I had to share how everyone else can do the same. Now as an Inner Journey practitioner, intuitive, spiritual teacher and guide for many years it is my sheer delight to show people how they can easily and rapidly heal and unleash their true joy and well-being, often where conventional methods seem to fail.

TESTIMONIALS

"I had the most amazing transformational experience… I would not have reached the real and lasting breakthroughs I have in my life without Joy”. Dr Maria Wiener, Senior Lecturer Bedfordshire University

“Every time I work with Joy something shifts... there is ALWAYS a positive result... a transformation!” Liz Fleming, Nutrition & Wellness Coach

Email:  Joy@TrulyTransformational.co.uk

Tel: +44 7411 653 301

LinkedIn : JoyIdries

FB/Twitter : lightanjoy

Joy Idries is an internationally recognized author, mentor and expert self-realization guide, who supports spiritual adventurers along the path of letting go of limiting beliefs and unconscious sabotage to open into and maintain a life of awakened consciousness and joy. 

Her spiritual awakening and healing gifts arose out of breaking through a lifetime of her own struggles, emotional and physical pain, darkness and despair.

It inspired a quest that led to her living each moment joyfully in the ‘Now’ and for over 20 years she has been helping others all around the world uncover their own highest truth about themselves and dissolve resistance to heal, activate and align with the Divine.

Joy makes use of a wide range of techniques and processes in her work which have blended over time into her own unique approach and style. They include dynamic interactive meditation, consciousness streaming, energy work, the practice of mindfulness and inner spiritual adventures.

Mind Body & Business – Recipes for a Flourishing Life

In this interactive presentation, your audience will learn strategies to support their professional success and personal development for increased productivity and fulfillment.

Grandma Ann taught me that a joyful life starts with the right recipe, using quality ingredients, prepared with love.  While chasing short-term gratification, we lose sight of the long-term satisfaction we all crave.  In this fast-moving keynote, Wendy will show you how to combine the right ingredients to accomplish whatever you wish.

Attendee Takeaways:

How to apply Strategic Optimism to achieve a fulfilling life

Self-care boundaries to be your best self every day

Daily rituals that turn an “oh-hum” day into an “I-rocked-it” day

How to renew your passion, purpose and focus

A clear plan for increased positivity, productivity and personal satisfaction.

Wendy Watkins, CPCC, PCC speaks about The Mind-Body-Business Approach to building a juicy, fulfilling and successful life. This inclusive strategy focuses on a strong optimistic mindset, the all-important planning process, and fabulous self-care.

Wendy was one of the first million-dollar saleswomen for Aveda (and that’s a lot of shampoo) and the author of The Joy Factor Recipe Book – A Common Sense Approach to a Delicious Life. Wendy has coached hundreds of people to create successful, succulent lives and flourishing businesses aligned with their purpose and passions.

Wendy lives in Atlanta with her husband Matt, and their dog, Eli.

Why I became an Entrepreneur.

Making a living isn’t what it used to be.  Perhaps there’s an Inventor in the audience, a future Author, Actor, or Real Estate Investor.  No one knows about it because they are either too shy, intimated or just simply lack the self-esteem to forge ahead with their dream.  Kerry will share her story of how a shy and timid girl who started in the modeling industry and now runs a successful pageantry/media company with its own magazine and talk radio program.  She will also discuss why (and how) it’s important to always pursue your dreams, no matter your circumstances, age or gender.

Attendee takeaways:

●          3 tips for changing your future

●          Create and thrive on the concept of You

●          Identify what’s holding you back and face the fear

●          Why everything you’ve done so far can help you get to where you want to be

A veteran Entrepreneur of 14 years, Kerry Heaps is the Publisher of Pageant Platform Magazine and the Host of Pageant Platform Podcast.  She is also the Founder of Pitch like a B*tch Media, an online resource for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners that want to gain more media exposure and Book.Speak.Repeat. a speaker submission service.  

She is the Author of Pitch like a Bitch, Top 10 tips to pitch like a Pro (July 2018) and the Create your own Media series for Podcasting, Publishing and Publicity.  Kerry has an extensive background in Sales, Networking, Recruiting, and Training. She is a former Model who specialized in Trade Show and Print work, and an experienced judge on the beauty pageant circuit.  

Kerry has interviewed celebrities such as Co-Host of Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran, Authors Larry Winget, Jeffrey Hayzlett, Former Miss West Virginia and QVC Talk Show host, Kim Parrish and many more successful business entrepreneurs.  She is a sought-after guest for many media outlets.