Well, let me raise my hand right now and say I am a culprit! Especially recently. I find once I feed that sweet tooth, it goes on unabated.
I’ve recognised when I moved to the US 7 years ago, that everything had sugar in it, even the bread. It was a bit of a shock to my poor body, and immediately I started putting on weight. Eventually our taste buds adjust, but of course thats not always a good thing, when you want to avoid eating something like sugar.
I probably don’t need to spell out to you, what you already know! …That obesity is one of the main causes of death in the US, and leads to diabetes, heart failure and so on. And the kids… well don’t get me started.
Its up to us to educate ourselves and pass that information on to the next generation and our clients. And, if we make a big enough noise, which thankfully is starting to happen, we can get corporations and school canteens to sit up and pay attention to the well being of our society. I love what Jamie Oliver is doing in the school systems here and in the UK!
From a spiritual stand point, we are damaging the vessel that houses our spirit in this current life time. When we consider the body the temple that houses our spirit, being aware of how we are treating that temple, puts a different spin on it. So lets take a step to honor our ‘temple’.
One such person, who is doing just that, and who’s taking a stand about the danger of sugar and our country-wide addiction to it, is Connie Bennett, author of Sugar Shock. Interviewed together with contributing author of Sugar Shock Dr Stephen Sinatra on Oprah & Friends, Dr Mehmet Oz said “Connie’s work spills the beans on the shocking impact of simple carbohydrates on aging and quality of life—a double whammy for humanity.” You can listen to this interview on http://www.oprah.com/health/Sugar-Shock at your leisure.
I am excited to have her join me as our guest on KtC Radio this week, to discuss the hidden culprits of sugar, what its doing to us, and how to break the sugar habit and make changes to support ourselves and our families.
Take a stand and get the low down about what’s going into your body without you even realising it! And if you or someone you know would like to share an experience with sugar addiction on this show, please call in on the number below during the show.
To find out more about Connie Bennett and the effects of sugar go to Connie’s Blog And to get the book just click on Sugar Shock!
The last week of the month on Wednesdays is now, dedicated to the Health & Well Being Thought Leader Hot Seat, so that soulopreneurs like you and I can take of ourselves, while we take care and nurture others in our lives and businesses. And as usual the rest of the month, is dedicated to your growth in your conscious business.
Join us at 3pm ET on 347-945 6963 or through the web KtC Radio and feel free to call in with your burning questions – I’m sure you’ll have lots! I know I will! And remember, if you’re not able to listen ‘live’, go to the same link after the show airs for the RECORDING.
And as you know, I really appreciate your thoughts on what this post says to you, so please post your comments below. It inspires me, when I know that you’re inspired (or incensed)!
Namaste, and to your shining success!
Louise x
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Health! Is It Really What We Thought?
Part of the reason why I have started the Hot Seat for Thought Leaders in Health and Wellness ( on the last Wednesday of the month on KeystoClarity Radio) is because we as coaches, holistic practitioners and conscious business owners are often taking care of others first, and not always taking care of ourselves. Many of you will agree, that its difficult to fill someone else’s cup from an empty cup, so fill yours first. 
This week, we have the pleasure of having Dr Dennis Crawford, Chiropractor, and expert in health and nutrition, speaker, and soon to be author, in to the HOT SEAT!
He is going to be discussing HEALTH MYTHS! Have you noticed how so many things we’ve been taught about health are being turned on their head? That what we thought were the TRUTH are no longer supported. And sometimes certain beliefs are perpetuated for reasons we might be unclear about. 
Here are some of the myths we’ll be discussing for starters…
1. Why aspirin is not a health food
2. Why low cholesterol can be dangerous
3. Is the appendix really a worthless evolutionary left-over?
4. Indigestion and gastric reflux is not caused by excess acid.
5. High blood pressure is not a disease a lifetime of drugs is not the answer
6. Vaccination is not the same as immunization
7. Why many so called health organizations have nothing to do with health
8. The government says only drugs can change physiology. Really?
Come and learn more with us in a juicy conversation with Dr Dennis Crawford, and find out what you’ve been doing that might be completely inappropriate!
Call in with questions or listen on 347-945 6963 or listen on the web http://budurl.com/Louise
And if you can’t make it LIVE, feel free to access the RECORDING after the show airs.
To your shining success!
Louise x
PS If you haven’t gotten your special report yet, make sure to get your download, by inserting your email & name into the box to the right of the page, and learn from the mistakes I and my peers have made, so you don’t have to!
Well you might have heard of ‘Bright Shiny Object Syndrome’ ~ you know, when you think everything that shows up you HAVE to be doing, to keep ahead in your business, particularly when they are free. Well I think many of us SoulOPreneurs struggle with ‘Bright Shiny PROJECT Syndrome’ ~ I’m talking about listening to all the free teleseminars you get sent information on in your inbox, the articles, the newsletters, and the videos, all showing you the latest, best or new way of doing the right things in your business, and the feeling that you MUST do them now! Its a bit like the well known bird in England – the Magpie. The Magpie, collects all the bright shiny objects he can find and lines his nest with them. He’ll even venture into people’s homes through open windows and pinch a piece of jewelry! All done with the goal in mind to attract the right mate.
Are you building a Magpie nest?
Many of us Soul-O-Preneurs are doing this in our business, thinking that if we just do this, or just do that, that it will make our business ‘better’ and we’ll attract all the clients we desire. Well, sorry to inform you – although it works well for the Magpie, it really doesn’t work well for us!
So your email inbox is getting fuller, your signing up for all these freebies, and so you’re getting more email coming through than you know what to do with. It makes things worse because you’re opening yourself up to more ‘opportunities’ than you know what to do with. You’re signing up for all these teleseminars and not going to any of them…. But you keep thinking, well I NEED to know ‘that’, and NEED to know ‘this’ to be successful in my business. And if I don’t sign up for it then I might miss something. Its almost like becoming a ‘hoarder’ but a cyber-hoarder.
Just think about how it makes you feel when you’ve have so many things going on at once! My sense is you’re going to be feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, unenergised, unorganised… phew and the list goes on. AND ultimately it can stifle what you’re trying to accomplish in your business, and cause paralysis ~ getting to a point where nothing actually happens at all! In fact one could even fall into burn out, illness or exhaustion. Any of this sound familiar?
OK well the good news is that there is a light at the end of the tunnel!!
Have you noticed how things show up when you need them the most? Thats the universe responding to a very clear message – the power of your intention – when the ‘ask’ is big enough and clear enough. So here are some clear steps to support yourself in breaking the pattern of ‘Bright Shiny Project Syndrome’:
1) Unsubscribe to all the emails, you’re no longer opening. Immediately.
2) Allow yourself 1 or 2 teleseminar calls per week, but no more than that. (I’m referring to the freebies)
3) Let go of needing everything all at once. (we know thats not working)
4) Set a clear intention for your business each week. Ask yourself what your focus or project will be for that week, and align anything you’re reading or listening to with that intention. If it doesn’t fit, turf it.
5) Set specific time aside to work on that project. That’s the follow through on the teleseminar you’ve listened to or article you’ve read.
6) Last but not least, make sure you take the time out of your busy schedule every day to ‘apply a soothing salve’ to your brain. This might be in the form of meditation (start with 5 mins if you haven’t done it before) or a walk on the beach or in the woods. Figure out what that something is that will create calm and serenity in your life, for 30 mins at the very least.
If you’re already saying that you don’t have time to do this. I am going to put a strong ‘WRONG’ out there for you. Not that you are wrong, but that the perception of what’s supporting you is squeued. We already know that what you’re doing right now in this regard is probably not working very well. What I can share with you with absolute conviction is that by taking this precious 30mins and doing that which feeds your soul, will energise and calm you and make you much more productive in your business. Sound good?
I could give you more steps but again I don’t want to overwhelm you! 
Just think – we are moving into an age where cyber-hoarding is now becoming very apparent, where we are starting to develop ADD because of it. If we’re serious about remaining passionate about what we’re doing, and helping others, making the world a better place, its imperative that we start laying this powerful foundation. In focusing on the ‘being’, the ‘doing’ becomes so much easier. And say goodbye to ‘Bright Shiny Project Syndrome’!
Just remember the information is always available when you need it. Get really clear and create a powerful intention daily and weekly, and you’ll be amazed at what shows up.
To your shining success!
Coach Louise
PS Today’s radio show is all about Linked in! Expert Viveka von Rosen, is going to share all the benefits of why we should consider using Linked In as part of our marketing tool box, and how this is relevant not only to traditional professionals but also to the small business owner. 3pm ET http://budurl.com/Louise or call in on 347-945 6963 AND in light of this post, if this subject is not supportive to you or your business focus RIGHT NOW, listen to the recording later when you’re ready. All recordings are available at the above link any time.
I love it when you share comments and ideas, so please feel free to comment below.
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Do You Charge What You Deserve?
Do you ever feel like you…
**Get nervous when you discuss your fees because you feel unprepared and self-conscious
**Are frustrated by the number of hours you have to work because you’re trading time for money
**Have been undercharging for the amazing results you know you deliver but are unsure what to do about it
**Are hungry to raise your rates, but you’re nervous about the reaction you will get from your clients
**Are completely OVERWHELMED
Every day, service professionals are leaving hundreds and even thousands of dollars on the table by undercharging for their valuable products and services. Tom Buford, founder of ChargeWhatYouDeserve.com is a fee-setting and marketing strategist and he’ll be revealing common mistakes that service professionals make when setting prices and fees and how they can instantly overcome them.
Whether you’re just starting your business or you’re a seasoned veteran in your soulopreneur business, Tom’s advice can help you add thousands of dollars to your pocket, so you can do more of what you want. This is an issue many Soulopreneurs struggle with, and is an important conversation to make sure you are getting paid well for your valuable services.
Imagine what it would feel like to…
**Double your current fees and know that you can get it
**Have complete confidence when telling prospects what you charge
**Be a sought after EXPERT in your field
Get on the fast track to charge what you deserve and dial in KtC Radio Wednesday, July 14th at 3pm EST to listen to Tom Buford live. Call in to ask Tom any questions you have on this topic! 347-945 6963 or just listen through the web on KeystoClarity! Radio AND if you can’t make it LIVE, go to the same link after the show has aired to listen to the RECORDING!
Namaste!
Coach Louise
Letting Go ~ The Key to… Everything!
I learnt this big lesson a few years ago through one of the most difficult experiences any human can endure – that experience was my journey of infertility. When you want something, in this case a baby, so badly without having control over it, the angst that causes can be huge. And the effect it has on the outcome and on your body is not always positive. This experience was a real journey, and one I would not wish on anyone, but what I will share, is that I am a better person for it, and I ‘birthed’ many amazing things in life and in business because of it. It was truly a gift, even though I never walked away from it with the intended outcome.
The lesson was all about ‘Letting Go’. Subsequently through my expansion, I realised that this message is scattered through many spiritual teachings and is one of the main tenets to creating what you desire in life. Once you ‘let go’ of what you are desperate to accomplish or achieve, it unblocks the constriction or flow of energy around that very thing you wanted in the first place. Once the energy opens up and becomes more positive, the amount of possibilities available to you, start flowing towards you. You’ll see opportunities available when you never thought they were there. And the truth is they are always there, and they were always there. When we focus too much on one thing, its at the exclusion of everything else and so we can’t SEE anything else!
My mastermind group was an interesting one today, as we all seemed to be mirroring this concept. Synchronicities! What is clear to me through my experience and those of my mastermind group, as well as many of my clients, is that when we create space in our business, to take care of ourselves, nurture ourselves, and let go of any attachment to what we desire, the rewards are rich indeed! And we don’t have to work like slaves to get there.
So my request of you, is to notice. Yes, NOTICE! Notice if you are holding onto an idea so tightly, or an outcome so tightly that it feels really uncomfortable, that its actually not happening. You’re trying to figure something out so hard, and the answer is not appearing. You’re working so hard, day and night, and you’re not getting the results you want. Or your feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Notice if any of this resonates with you…. Just in the recognising and having the awareness of our actions or our attitude, we can immediately make a positive change.
My challenge to you is to ‘let go’, give yourself or the idea some space, go take a walk or a couple of days off even. Whew, some of you are perhaps balking at that one!? Trust that by taking time out, exactly what you desired will start to move and happen in ways you wouldn’t expect. And when you take that time out, set a clear and powerful intention about what it is you desire, and then let it go. Solutions will come from nowhere. Your energy and demeanour will change and attract the help, the people or the resources you need. You will ultimately create what you desire, by doing less! By letting go.
Blessings,
Coach Louise
PS Let me know about your experience in ‘letting go’ or a challenge you may have in this area!
PPS Have you downloaded my free report yet? ’5 Biggest Business-Killer Mistakes Soulopreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them’! Make sure you get it.
No Regrets!
I have always lived my life, thinking I want no regrets in my human existence, as I lay on my death bed about to transition to a higher vibration! Recently a dear friend of mine passed on, and I know that she had lived her life to the full which was a wonderful example to me of a life lived with no regrets. Standing in a place of authenticity, claiming your gifts and sharing them with the world. My friend did that, and touched many people’s lives because of it, including mine! In fact she helped me overcome my fear of public speaking, which is having an impact on many conscious business owners lives right now! I am truly grateful.
I found a profoundly inspiring video that brought me to tears of joy when I saw it that I want to share with you! (Thanks Cheryl Richardson for sharing this!)
This video really reconfirmed for me, why I am currently offering the Facebook programs I am doing with Soulopreneurs right now. I really want to see you to step out boldly (with no regrets) and tell the world and specifically the people you want to touch about the gifts and talents you have that could truly make a difference in their lives! I am passionate about this! Can you tell!
If you’re not signed up already, please make sure to take a look to see if this could THE powerful tool for you to use in your business, that you are not using or not using fully at the moment. The Gold Program starts tomorrow, and you can still access the video recordings for the Silver Program which completed last week! AND there is a free VIDEO replay, you can download which is packed with information to help you get started! (its coming down at midnight -Eastern Time Zone tonight, so make sure to get it now) Go here to find out more Using Facebook Effectively to Grow Your Business Exponentially
And don’t forget to come back and watch this amazing video! 
Blessings! And here’s to living a life filled with joy and without regret!
Louise x
Become an Inner Chameleonaire!
Radio Show tomorrow at the new time and day! Wednesday at 3pm ET!
Momentum can be an uplifting and exhilarating ride! Most often, we have a dream, a vision of what our future on any level could be like, and taking the first step can be intimidating. Without getting started, momentum seems a million miles away. HOW can we leverage our emotional frequencies to begin the process of focusing towards the future in the day to day movement throughout our day, and build incredible momentum towards the life and business we want? 
Journey with me and my guest Susie Bonham-Craig, the Quantum Destinies Coach as she shares how changing your inner space consciously can shift your vibrational stance on any issue or obstacle – HOW and why the clarity of your NOW is the most powerful tool you can use to move yourself towards the best feeling place you can be in minutes! Really!
Call in with your questions on 347-945 6963 or listen on
http://blogtalkradio.com/keystoclarity and watch your
energy shift!
To find out more about Susie Bonham-Craig go to
www.quantumdestinies.com
Facebook for the Soul-O-Preneur!
Dear Readers,
If you were on the Webinar with me this week (or watched the replay), where I shared the “5 Secrets to Grow Your Conscious Business Exponentially on Facebook”, then you know the enormous potential Facebook has in store for your business.
If this is the first time you’re hearing about it, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered!
And you didn’t get a chance to watch it yet? You can register and get the replay here:
I made a special offer on the call, to the FIRST 10 LISTENERS who register for my “Using Facebook Effectively to Grow your Conscious Business Exponentially” Bundle Program – for those who want to deepen their learning by doing both the Silver AND Gold programs. The first 10 listeners will receive a PRIVATE 60 minute 1-on-1 Coaching Session with me, to deepen your business growth and make sure you have all the key pieces in place with Facebook. You will learn exactly where to find YOUR ideal clients and how. This is a $200 value to you, and I urge you to act quickly, as this offer expires tonight at midnight East Coast Time, TONIGHT, (Monday).
If you’re SERIOUS about being a successful Soul-O-Preneur, making sure you are reaching the people who need your help or support, then you’ll want to join me for my information packed program ~ Using Facebook Effectively to Grow Your Conscious Business Exponentially – which consists of 2 Parts: Silver for Beginners and Gold for Intermediate to Advanced.
Here are some of the goodies you will take away from the 3 day SILVER program beginning THIS WEDNESDAY, June 16th:
- How to set up a basic FACEBOOK PROFILE – step by step
- Learn the BASIC RULES of Facebook to start powerfully – without fear of being shut down
- Start ADDING FRIENDS strategically with 3 easy steps
- Create a CLEAR INFORMATION MESSAGE – one of the key elements most business owners miss out on
- Manage your LIVE/NEWS FEED and understand how this page can make all the difference
- BONUS Silver Plan Nuggets
And the 4 Day Gold Program which begins NEXT week on TUESDAY, June 22nd:
- How to set up your compelling FAN PAGE – step by step
- Find your target market to FRIEND – and a key secret to converting them to FANS
- Learn the secrets to POWERFUL VIRTUAL RELATIONSHIPS, joint ventures and affiliate partners
- Learn the difference between GROUPS and Fan Pages and how to use them effectively
- Create a VIRTUAL PROGRAM / EVENT launch
- Learn how to create a VIDEO on Facebook (featuring our guest speaker LOU BORTONE!)
- Extra steps to BUILD YOUR EMAIL LIST – your golden goose
- BONUS Gold Plan Nuggets
BETTER YET… Why not do both? The SILVER program covers some key foundational pieces that are essential to be successful with the tools offered in the GOLD program. I am offering a special bundle price to do BOTH programs AND a BONUS 30 minute private coaching session with me, (60 minutes if you register by midnight tonight) to kickstart your business growth on Facebook. We’ll be able to position your business to STAND OUT, so your ideal clients will know how to find you and how you may find them ~when we spend this special time together.
I invite you to learn more here: http://budurl.com/wcp5
Together, we will make a difference and touch people’s lives, by using Facebook as a super powerful marketing tool in your business for building relationships and getting more clients – authentically!
To your shining success!
Louise
Most Soul-o-Preneurs and Health and Wellbeing Professionals don’t realise that they are actually pioneers! Yes, its true. Why do I say that? Because if you’re in a field that still building its credibility in the world, where there is still a lot of questions about its validity, and its a different way of ‘doing’ from the ‘norm’, then it means you are a Pioneer! A lot of business owners I work with are Integrated Medical Specialists like Osteopaths, Holistic Doctors, Chiropractors and Holistic Practitioners like Acupuncturists, Homeopaths, Naturopaths, and Wellbeing Professionals, like coaches, trainers and authors in personal growth – all experience this paradigm! Some may not realise that they are actually on the ‘frontier’ of educating, ‘persuading’, selling or sharing modalities that many people particularly in the West, are still not comfortable with, or have yet to hear of ! Yes, some of these modalities are centuries old, some are much newer, but the challenges are the same.
Own the Pioneer in YOU!
So if you’re on the frontier as a Pioneer, what does that mean to marketing in your business? What does it mean you need to do to make sure that the world understands and knows what you’re doing,? To be able to help them the way that you know you could, if only you had the chance? Mmmm, lots to consider!
Here are 5 key elements, to being a Pioneer:
- Firstly it’s OWNING what gifts you have to share with world. Yes – try that on for a moment. Pretend its a snuggly coat of OWNERSHIP of what you do so well, and wear it proudly and confidently.
- Secondly, its taking RESPONSIBILITY for this wonderful coat you’re wearing! You have to show it off, and let the world know how wonderful ‘it’ is!
- Thirdly, its making sure that now in the OWNERSHIP of your gift, and understanding the RESPONSIBILITY that comes with it,that the world must hear about. Shout from the rooftops if you have to. (yes I’m sure some of you are cringing right now at the thought of that, but now isn’t it your RESPONSIBILITY to be doing that?)
- Fourthly, remind yourself that you are not filling that RESPONSIBILITY if the world doesn’t even know its there. So what do you need to do to make sure that the world hears about it? Sees it? Experiences it? Whatever intuitively fits for you is generally the answer (easily accessed when working with a coach to choose the vehicle or platform (or ‘runway’) lol, to evangelise what you do. Did I just use that word? Yes I did, taking it from its pure meaning …..
Definition: evangelize verb ( OPINIONS )
(usually evangelise) /??væn.d??.la?z/vUK
[I] to talk about how good you think something is
- Fifthly – to take it one step further, which is to get others to evangelise about what you’re doing too! There are lots of ways to dothis, but I just want to get the general message out there, with getting into the how-to’s here.
- BONUS key element: Yes, it takes courage to step out there so boldly – and what would happen if you don’t?
I would love to get your input on these points, as well as hear how you are ‘owning’ your gift, and the work you need to do to get it out into the world. Tell me how the ‘ownership coat’ or maybe its those boots – fit as a Pioneer in your field of work. Once you start trying on these key principles, the idea of sharing and marketing, takes on a whole new perspective!
To your continued shining success,
Louise x
Michael Losier, author of Law of Attraction fame, joins me on KeystoClarity! Radio to share about his insights into the power of NLP discussed in his new book the Law of Connection – The Science of Using NLP to Create Ideal Personal & Professional Relationships.
Michael, who was a guest on the show in 2008 – sharing his work with Law of Attraction – is this time gracing us with his presence, to discuss the power of NLP and as a way to build powerful personal and professional relationships. What could this mean to your relationships with your clients? The possibilities are endless. By having a powerful tool like this in your pocket your communication skills will create relationships at a level one might only have dreamed of. Join us for a juicy discussion, and feel free to call in with your questions! If you don’t get to listen in LIVE, you can click the button on the right side of the page to take you to the show recordings which are available to you straight after the show has aired! If you can join us LIVE, feel free to click on the same button at 7pm EST or call in on 347-945 6963
As soul-o-preneurs one of the biggest things we seek as business owners, is a powerful connection with our clients or potential clients. It means they’re more likely to engage in our services, to really get the benefit of the gifts we bring (and who are we not to make sure that we do everything in our power to make sure that they have an opportunity to experience them!) and to create an ongoing relationship which is meaning to us and them, as well as helping us not have to work so hard to keep filling our practice with a revolving door system which we really don’t want. So NLP and understanding certain things about our way of learning comes in very useful! I hope you enjoy the show as much as I know I will, and read Michael’s book too. Its very insightful into some of these methods he will be sharing with us on the show.
To your ongoing shining success.
Louise x
