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Happy Holidays!

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Thank you for the honor and the joy of being part of your world in 2015.

It has been a wonderful year filled with new beginnings, expansion and changes — all good stuff (even when it wasn’t because it brought me somewhere new).

I wish you ALL the magic and wonder of this season to you and yours!

Much love,
Sarah

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Insights from Project: YOU

Unfurl my Soul TanyaOf course, I’ve been sitting on this announcement, more of my own stuff coming up about owning what I created, and the massive, nutso growth folks in Project: YOU experienced.

What I didn’t realize about Project: YOU was that it was a bit of a social experiment.

Despite having created numerous shifts for myself and individual clients over the years, bringing a group of 30+ women through such a deep experience at the same time was new.

I must admit that I was a bit unsure just how far each person in Project: YOU would stretch herself, and man, was I in for a happy surprise:

From being scared to even take a picture of themselves and now knocking off 3 minute videos like it’s nothing — to baring (nearly) all on her blog — to speaking from their hearts instead of their heads.

Very cool stuff.

So much so that I spent the last 6 weeks digesting it all, figuring out how to articulate it and it’s time to share the wisdom and insights learned – both by me and the Project: YOU participants.

Catch the Replay here. 

  • The way others see us vs. how we see and perceive ourselves – brain science stuff about how we actually receive information visually and what our minds do with it.
  • Why creating a safe space to work out our fears works really quickly, how to create your own safe space to get comfortable doing something scary fast.
  • Marketing prompts and ideas that feel like you (because they ARE you), never feel sales-y or hype-y that you can use in right away.

It will be full of insights, take-aways and actionable ideas, none of this massive-promises stuff then telling you what you already know. Here’s the link again.

Now that I’ve uncorked myself (again), I can’t wait!

 

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Productive Puttering Redux

bigger-results-facebook-image-option1If you get even remotely close to me, I’ll soon be talking about time – specifically, having SPACE in our days so we’re not “ricocheting” from thing to thing all day, every day.

A big part of having space is getting a ton done during the time we have to focus on a specific task or project.

Which is why I felt partnering with Joy Evanns for herBigger Results in Less Time event was perfect to get in gear for the new year.

Joy has gathered 28 business experts, coaches, and professionals (including me!) to help you save time, improve efficiency, and get bigger, faster results.

You’ll get their best stuff: short-cuts and easy to implement strategies that they often charge big bucks for. Sign Up Here (it’s totally Free)

I’m really impressed with wide-array of giveaways to help you:

• Stop procrastination and actually do your to-do list.
• Save time and get the MOST out of the time you have to focus on a particular task.
• Stay focused and on task so you actually finish.
• Get stuff done without feeling overwhelmed, because you do it YOUR way.
• Organize your closet so you’re dressed and out the door quickly in the morning.
• Get more done and maximize your time, energy, and effort in your work and home life.
All yours – free. Here’s the sign up link again.

Choose as many of the resources as you wish. (Get them all if you want.)

 

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“Just for You” Marketing

I trust you had a fantastic Thanksgiving with family and friends and are full of love and gratitude (as well as turkey and pumpkin pie).

It’s been a delightful whirlwind of a couple of months since announcing Project: YOU. The brave souls who courageously embarked on this journey together have let go of many, many fears about showing their face and speaking their mind in their marketing.

Here’s what one said as we near the end of the 21 days: “this has been so freeing! I feel so exposed and enlightened. Thanks for being you and soooo good at what you do.”

I am still digesting ALL of it, and right now can only simply say, I continue to be absolutely humbled by their willingness to stretch themselves day after day.

Throughout Project: YOU, I started to see some patterns (because, you know, I’m me), and an idea popped into my head last week to hold very small – 4 people only – VIRTUAL group intensives.

As part of Small Business Saturday, I am rolling the invitation out to those who want to know exactly what to say and do in their marketing, and want to make the most of the end of the year and start 2016 strongly.

What folks will get is:

  • Completely unique 100% ready-to-go Marketing Materials (video scripts, emails, posts, conversation outlines) they can begin using the very next day (and how to create more when they need to).
  • A “Just for You” Marketing Plan detailing week by week and month by month exactly what they need to be doing to achieve their goals for 2016.
  • My eyes on your business and marketing so there iszero guess work or “I don’t know what to do” going on.

Everything we do together will individualized and tailored to exactly and only who they are and their unique strengths and goals – all for much, much lower investment than private coaching with me.

Oh, and to accommodate the busy of the holidays, there are TWO dates to choose from: December 11th and January 8th.

Curious to see if one of the 4 spots has your name on it?

Simply hit reply and we can see if working together might be a perfect step for you.

We’ll have an open, fact-finding conversation and if there is alignment between your needs and my skills, I’ll invite you to claim your spot.

Email me right away and save the date that makes the most sense for you. We will talk in the next several days, and go from there.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you if this piqued your interest! It’s going to be so good.

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It’s Safer to Be Seen – Project: YOU

What feels true right now is best described as excitement despite being a little tired. It’s funny because a part of me is like “wheeeeeeeee!” and the other is like “can we take a nap yet?”

I’ve been a busy bee last few weeks, and putting myself out there in a bigger way for Project: YOU.

With 60 or so folks already in Project: YOU, I didn’t quite realize I’d be starting it to a certain extent immediately, even though it doesn’t officially kick off until tomorrow.

What is more, I’m experiencing more than a little visibility hangover, I gotta say. A quick 10 second video giving myself a pep talk, reminding myself it’s safer to be seen.

Watch the Video

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I didn’t realize how much I’d stretch myself simply by promoting, I didn’t realize how much I was going to need to deal with my own stuff (which makes me giggle, because of course I was!).

At times, a part of me would like to crawl under a rock and hide, but Project: YOU has most certainly touched a nerve and so, I am decidedly NOT crawling under a rock.

Yet, I’ve been taking really good care of myself. All this stretching takes a ton of energy.

If you want to work out some of your own inner stuff around being seen in your marketing, from the bottom of my heart: please join us.

Something beautiful is happening.

More Info About Project: YOU

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You BEing You

Y’all have heard me talk a lot at about how we adapt, contort and change ourselves to fit into boxes, rather than altering the box to fit us.

The reason I’m exploring this from so many angles is to illustrate just how sneaky it can be in our lives and business – and how we must become aware of when we default into “contort mode,” so can choose to course correct and stop it.

Here’s the thing though, it’s mostly an inside job, the inner work of becoming aware of what’s going with your feelings, thoughts and emotions and noticing when you start to go into “contort mode.”

As part of Project: YOU, I have an upcoming free virtual training coming next Tuesday about how to begin noticing what’s going on inside – the fears, limiting beliefs and worries – and then how to create your own safety, so that you can move ahead even if something feels scary.

You BEing YOU Virtual Training
Tuesday, October 27th
Get the Replay Here.

You will learn:

  • Why the urge to change and contort ourselves is so strong, especially for women (it’s a survival instinct) & what that looks like in marketing and business
  • How to notice when the urge kicks in and shift it, creating and declaring your own safety (you’ll hear me talk a lot about this)
  • Practices and tools to let go of fears and limiting beliefs about showing up and being seen for the YOU of YOU

All so you start showing up fully, and your tribe, audience and potential clients can recognize and trust you can help them.

Sign up for the free You BEing You virtual training here.

I hope to “see” you on the call!

Believing in you,
Sarah

P.S. Curious what’s this Project: YOU thing is all about?

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Be You & Be Seen

Welp, best laid plans come undone…

I shot 2 videos on Friday – without makeup, I’ll have you know – starting with the last of the video wrapping up how to customize a formula, system or strategy to fit YOU, and giving some examples of precisely what that looks like.

I had *planned* on sending out that video right away with the other next week, and um, yeah, I deleted it before I realized it didn’t upload correctly. (Cue grad school video tech hassle flashback – cruuuud!)

So in the interest of not letting tech hassles slow me down, I rearranged the plan!

The whole not wearing makeup thing was for a deliberate reason, because I’m announcing a ~free~ 21 Day Experience called Project: YOU – Be Seen & Get Comfortable in Your Marketing.

In a super safe container of “just us,” we’re going to work out the fears and mucky “stuff” around being seen for who you are when you bring ALL of you – and who you can BE for others when you show up fully.

Check out all the info here and sign on up (it’s totally free!):
https://sparklingresultscoaching.com/project-you/

At your own pace, with some loving nudges from me, I’ll guided you through a process that will increase your comfort level with bringing the ALL of yourself out – your quirky ad opinionated and your gifts and expertise.
The Premise:

Post 1 pic to Snapchat of yourself per day – stretching yourself to post the pic you do not want to post.

For some it could be EVEN taking a “selfie,” for others smiling big or being goofy, and for others, not wearing makeup or looking “professional” may be the growing edge.

The Process:

The process is loosely organized in phases to give you direction and ideas for uncovering layers of yourself you’ve been holding back in your marketing.

Get It Out: Letting Go of What You Think You Should Look Like
Let It Out: the Quirky, the Unique, the Opinionated (POV)
Own It: Business Expertise Messaging On Brand
Expand It: Say More with 1 minute videos on Snap chat
Unleash It: Begin to use some of the pics / videos in your marketing messaging via Social Media, your email list, etc.
NINJA LEVEL: Begin to shoot longer 2-3 minutes videos on your phone, computer or Periscope and share those on Social media and email too!

All so your tribe, your audience and your potential clients can recognize and trust you when they meet you.

Join me? https://sparklingresultscoaching.com/project-you/

Oh and, if even reading this email is making you nervous, then yeah, this is for you. We’ll work it out it together in a safe, supportive space.

(Third video on its way later this week, I’ll be reshooting that.)

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Getting the YOU of YOU Back

Another short video for you all, about WHY the desire to change ourselves to fit into a formula or system is so strong, as well as what you can do right away to find YOUR OWN way.

Why this adapting of ourselves happens is rooted in survival instinct, especially for women. It’s the default or instinctive compulsion – and yes, it is a compulsion – to stay in the good graces of the other members of the tribe. That then creates a desire to follow instructions and “do as we’re told” – even when it does not benefit us to do so.

Next, keep in mind what I’m about to say should be filed under “things that are simple, but not easy.” The process is simple, but implementing it and sticking with it is another thing entirely.

It takes self-awareness and noticing of what is INSIDE of you: what you want, what you feel best doing or saying.

1. FIND YOUR OWN WAY. Take that system, formula or strategy, and then look at each part, analyze it and identify what feels right to you, what feels aligned on the inside.

2. TRUST YOURSELF. I mean really, truly and for realz trust yourself. Trust that you know exactly what to do and say, trust your intuition, trust that you have been uniquely designed, equipped and prepared for whatever it is you’re doing.

This trust part may be tricky – it can be for me. What typically comes up is the voice in my head that says “but she said to do it exactly as she did,” or “I have to sound like her” or “but I don’t know if it’ll work.”

You’re going for a customized, tailored approach that fits YOU – make it yours and no one else’s.

There’s more to come in the next video about how to change your strategies to fit you, without spending a bunch of time on it, and confusing or doubting yourself in the process.

All to get the YOU of YOU into your business. Keep an eye out for it.

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We’ve Lost Ourselves in Our Business

After a fantastic trip back East to see friends and family, and then returning only to get sick for the first time in over 3 years, I am back at work (for realz) and recorded a short video for y’all:

As can see from my animated expression, I feel pretty darn passionate about how we’ve lost ourselves in our business, in our marketing, messaging and sales.

I’m fired up, because it’s yet another way we stop short of actually showing up and being our REAL selves.

What we’ve done is changed ourselves or “curated” who we are to fit into the formulas and systems we’ve learned.  (Which are wonderful by the way, but not if we lose ourselves in the process.)

Even if we’re doing our level best to be more authentic and vulnerable – and many of us are – we’re still not bringing ALL of ourselves to our business. It’s what I call the ALL of the ALL, or the YOU of YOU, and that can feel like we’re letting it all hang out. 

But it is what people need to see from us, that is where the heart to heart connection and magic happens.

So, instead of changing ourselves, instead let’s alter and customize the strategies to fit US.

Who’s with me?

I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments and general “Right ons!” Pop me a note – can’t wait to hear.

Also, I’ll be sending along another couple of these short videos, exploring the really good reasons WHY we have lost ourselves, and how to be more aware of when you do so in your own life and business.

Keep an eye out for the next one in a few days. Til then…

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What if you simply trusted yourself?

There are a lot of voices out there telling us we should be this way or that way, or use this method or this system, but what about YOUR voice?

What about what is inside your heart, your soul desiring to be spoken, acted upon or changed?

What if you never again felt like you had to contort yourself into what you think you need to do or say?

What if you simply embraced your unique essence – and trusted yourself – instead of thinking someone else holds the key to your success – more impact, more money, more freedom?

You may be thinking it is a confidence or self-esteem issue, and beating yourself up that you’re STILL working on that.

But here’s the deal:

It’s not a self-esteem or confidence issue (although that is what it can look like).

Nope. That’s just a symptom – not the root cause.

This is such a big deal, and I see us beating ourselves over it so much, I want to share a recent virtual training I did about WHY we find it so difficult to establish boundaries and HOW that is affecting our power and alignment as leaders.

Get immediate access here and listen at your leisure.

I share IN DETAIL what’s REALLY going on:

  • Why your survival instincts as a feminine being are holding you back, and what to do to about it.
  • The effect that has on who you are BEING and what you are DOING as a leader, business woman, mother, partner, daughter and friend.
  • How to align your BEING and DOING in a way that honors your unique essence because it feels like YOU.
  • An exclusive productivity tip that keeps you in your feminine BEING and gets stuff done.

Let me know what you think and if you see your self in this. Here’s the link again.

I bet you do… and this will unlock compassion for yourself as well as access to your feminine power.

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