What is Leadership?

How do you embody it?

If you were the Leader you’ve always dreamed of being, how would it change your life? And the lives of those you lead? Are you ready to find out?!

Over the past 8 years I’ve been on my own Leadership Journey. It’s been quite a ride of learning and growth! I’ve come to a place where the learnings are deeply imbedded in me - in the bones, we coaches might say. Now I’m ready to share these with you so that you can find your Authentic style, so that you can make the difference that is uniquely yours to make.

You may be an Entepreneur, a Mom, a Manager, an Artist or a faithful Volunteer in your Community(or all of the above!) — in each role you play, Leadership is a part of what you bring.

The Quest for your Authentic Leader Retreat is July 13-18, 2008! In this community of women you’ll:

Discover the gifts of your Life’s Journey so far
Connect with a vision of Leadership right for you
Learn communication tools to clarify, motivate and inspire
Experience the magic of a solo mini-quest on the land
Find out what stops you from living as a Leader
Celebrate the shining star that is YOU!
…all while relaxing in meadows filled with wildflowers, swimming, dancing, hiking, laughing and sharing sacred time committed to your personal/professional development and transformation.

Check out our beautiful center for your retreat here Vallecitos Mountain Refuge

PRINT an online Quest for Your Authentic Leader Retreat brochure ( PDF) HERE

The only question left to ask is:
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Call me at (970) 259-9040 or email victoria@truelifecoach.net to talk about what you want from this retreat, find out more details and hold your space or visit the True Life Coaching site for the full brochure.

Don’t wait - Make this summer the one where you stretch to be your Authentic Leader.

Coach Victoria

If you have alife that keeps you on the go 24/7, let me tell you about a great new product find that will fit into that busy lifestyle perfectly! Crystal Light has recently introduced their NEW Tea and Drink Mixes which far surpassed all of my expections.

Mixing is truly quick and simple. I loved this aspect. Take just one tub and add cold water and ice and you’ll have a low calorie ice tea or drinkto keep you going through the day. One thing I alsotook note of was theNO aftertaste experience, which was as big plus in my book.

And for those of you who tend to live on high caloric soft drinks and sodas, I can certainly vouch that this is a great way to subsitute those high calorie sodas and other beverages for something that will help you keep your daily calorie intake in check!

NOW let’s talk about FLAVOR!

Crystal Light Tea and Drink Mixes come in a multitude of flavors to satisfy anyone tastes. So much so thatI would be hard pressed to pick even one favorite!

What I also especially liked was the fact that all of their drink mixes offer an enormous amount ofhealth benefits outside of just being a convenient low calorie beverage on the go..

FOR EXAMPLE I decided to give these flavors a try, all of which were equallydelicious!

Crystal Light FOCUS Natural Citrus Splash helps your mental focus stay sharp sinceit’s not only enhanced with caffeine but also provides rejuvinating vitamins such as Zinc and Vitamin E to give your mind that invigorating boost when you need it most.

In addition, Crystal Light METABOLISM Peach Mango Green Tea pumpsup your metabolism in a big way with its unique blend of natural green tea antioxidants and caffeine. Plus it’s also a great source of Vitamins C and E.

Lastly, Crystal Light RED TEA Natural Mandarin offers you a great array ofantioxidants, from sources such as vitamins A, C and E plus 55 mg of natural rooibos ployphenols. Now combine that with the delicious taste of Mandarin oranges and you are in for onedelightful taste sensation.

While I tend to be a big water drinker anyway, I found these to be so convenient to justtoss in my purse or bag for the gym for when I needed a little something EXTRA to keep me going throughout the day.

I really just loved these vitamin enhanced drink mixesand I think you will too.

Want to learn more about Crystal Light? Visit their official website HERE.

Spa Director Antonieta Matter announces Mother-daughter spa package offered at Bishops Lodge

Santa Fe, NM ShNah Spa and Wellness Center at Bishops Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa offers a mother-daughter spa package for Mothers Day, May 11.

Spa Director Antonieta Matter says the package includes a purification body polish, facial, and eye and lip treatment. Mothers will receive a complimentary rose. Reservations are recommended.

The purification body polish includes a dry skin brushing, wrap, blue corn and mineral salts and aloe vera gel rub and whole body moisturizing. The treatment borrows from the Native American tradition to cleans and purify the skin. It promotes skin regeneration by removing old skin cells and stimulates the lymphatic system and circulation.

The Bishops Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa has been ranked by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of Americas premier retreats, and The ShNah Spa and Wellness Center has been honored with Cond Nast Johansens’ “Most Outstanding Spa Award in North America and the Caribbean.”

Bishops Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa is managed by Prism Hotels whose clients include Marriott, Hilton, Radisson, Embassy Suites and Holiday Inn. To make resort or spa reservations call 1-888-355-2676 or book your reservations ONLINE here.

In our quest for healthy beverage alternatives as we enter into a time when many of us will be taking in the great outdoors and HEAT, we came across a new product called SNAPPLE Water

While many of you are probably already familiar with SNAPPLE as a beverage this was something quite different and we were quiteintrigued to give it a try.

SNAPPLEWater comes in several flavors but we decided to test the following:Raspberry Acerola, Tropical Mango and Orange Starfruit.

I’ll admit I was a little skeptical because of my pastexperiences with so-called flavored waters, only because they werefar from positive.

For one, many so-called flavored waters on the market today are simply overloaded with sugar and just a “ho hum” hint of flavor, despite the hyped advertising they received in the media.

Well let me tell you SNAPPLE Water proved to be both awelcome andrefreshing change!Several in our office at SPAPARAZZI decided to give it a try andwe were not disappointed.

As an avid runner, I wanted tosee just how this SNAPPLE Water measured up and so in making a fair assessment I decided to use it during the day while on mydaily run. I was especiallyenticed by the Tropical Mango flavor, but have to be honest when I say all flavors were truly delicious! It was nice having a variety to chose from.

I must admit that I felt very hydrated both during my run and after which sometimes isa challenge. And I seemed to have that extra zip not experienced with other flavored waters.

Here’s what I really really love about SNAPPLE Water…..

It’s relatively low in sugar and calories….a BIG plus in my opinion and depending on the flavor only 45 to 60 calories percup.

I also have to say I LOVE how one can simply get agood healthy dose ofantioxidants, such as Vitamins E and C, as well as grape seed extractin each serving. Not to mention providing agood balance of electrolytes, which is so important when exercising or anytime.

So in closing if you are looking for healthyalternative to sodas and something that you don’t have to feel guilty about drinking….SNAPPLE WATER may just be the ticket for you!

East Stroudsburg, PA (February 11, 2008) Deerfield Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of fitness director, Jeanine Clingingsmith, certified trainer and B.S., Exercise Science.

Jeanine brings outstanding credentials to Deerfields fitness program, said owner, Joan Wolff. Her education and experience enable her to fine tune our offerings so guests not only get maximum benefit from their fitness regimen at the spa, but also learn skills to take home with them for continued improvements in health and wellbeing.

Jeanine embodies the Deerfield promise, Wolf continued. With all our weight loss and fitness programming, our pampering treatments and spa cuisine, we are first and foremost about laughter, friendship, nurturing, and warmth the things that really make people happy and healthy. Jeanine is easy to talk to and makes people of all fitness levels, ages, and walks of life comfortable working with her.

Clingingsmith has previously held positions as Health Fitness Specialist with Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Inc., New York, NY; Project Coordinator with Black Box Networks, Duluth, GA; and Spectrum-Certified coach with Spectrum Conditioning Systems, Port Washington, NY.

I am thrilled to assume the position of fitness director at Deerfield, where people truly value health over hype, said Clingingsmith. I look forward to introducing new equipment like kettlebells, which work the entire body with every maneuver; new classes like Yo-Wei, the phenomenon combining Yoga and strengthening; and new approaches, like getting people out of the gym and into the hills, onto a bike or skates, out on the lawn, or onto the sport court. The idea is to get people fit while having fun so theyll want to keep up their routine and results.

While with J&J, Clingingsmith managed a corporate exercise facility, designing and overseeing company-wide wellness programs, ergonomic exercise breaks, weight loss programs, personalized exercise regimens, and health fairs.

At Black Box Networks, Clingingsmith designed the employee fitness center and personally trained senior management. Her areas of expertise include personal training, group exercise, weight management and lifestyle counseling, an integrated approach to physical conditioning, improving human performance, and diabetes management.