Hello <<First Name>>,

Spring has arrived, and with it, a blossoming of creativity, inspiration and new ways of doing things here at Excavive.

Throughout the cold winter months, I was busy with my always amazing clients, some steady speaking gigs and a bit of foundational business work. I am focusing on strengthening and streamlining my business practices so I can serve you better.

It reminds me of a common yoga phrase, "Root to Rise," which means that your foundation must be solid from the ground up. Imagine growing roots from the soles of your feet. Or, as I say to my clients, "It's like flying a kite. You must firmly hold the kite string steady on the ground so that it can soar high in the sky."

So, first up in growing a stronger foundation is that I decided to no longer coach individual clients on Mondays in order to work on, not just in, the business. I am also using the beginning of the week to focus on creating new products/presentations and have more time for my self care because after all, it is part of my business success plan.

After four weeks of not coaching on Mondays, I feel more relaxed, focused, inspired and productive. And, I am still able to accommodate everyone (unless I am traveling and then I will break my own rules.) And the results? So far, I have created an auto-pay plan that many people are loving. I am offering coaching through Skype or Zoom, and I am finalizing an on-line scheduling system that will be out next month.

I also have created several new speaking topics focusing on leadership skills and success, both personal and professional. My newly revised effective communications topic is coming up this month for Prospanica Louisville, so feel free to join us on April 26. And, on the social media front, I have created an Excavive YouTube channel, with the first four videos ready to be released next week. In these snippets, I will be talking about why I created Excavive, conducting inspiring interviews and discussing the subjects that are important to you.

For 2017, I am redefining my magic formula for attaining and maintaining success— for my work, my relationships, myself and the people I serve. I have been realigning who I am with the the work I do, the passions I pursue and the people I spend time with. One of my passionate pursuits is taking flower design classes in Cincinnati with one of my best friends, Valerie. You can see my creations on my Facebook page.

So, how are you creating your success? I hope that you will consider what it means to fly your own kite and to authentically create your own plan for success. I have included some tips below for achieving authentic success, And if I can be of service in moving you toward your dreams and desires, I would love to hear from you soon.

All my best,

Excavive Successes

In 2016, I worked closely with the HR department at Baptist Health Floyd (formerly Floyd Memorial Hospital) to develop and present a series of programs for the hospital’s initiative to support Leadership competencies through their LEAD University. I kicked off the program with a half-day “Leading with Strength” program for 130 leaders, followed by four additional trainings on coaching skills, compassion at work, sharing feedback and engaging teams. Last month, I repeated the coaching skills program. Here is what their HR director had to say…

“Jennifer led a half-day training session for our entire leadership team of over 130 leaders entitled Leading with Strength. This enlightening and interactive experience helped our top leaders to recognize and leverage their own strengths, as well as understand how they can utilize them as part of a larger whole. Jennifer is a delightful speaker. She truly understands how to engage her audience and creates an atmosphere that inspires and motivates all.”

Jennifer Watson, MAHRD
Manager, Human Resources and Development
Baptist Health Floyd

Excavive Offerings

Are you ready to create success for yourself?

Here are my April Coaching Specials until Wednesday, April 19th:

Strength & Strategy Empowerment Hour
1 session, includes the Strengthsfinder Gallup Assessment
$197, normally $225
Purchase here.

Excavive Empowerment Coaching Package
4 Sessions Over 4-6 weeks
$897, normally $957
Purchase here.

Excavive Evolve You Coaching Package
10 Sessions Over 3-4 Months
$1970, 12 sessions for normally $2,597 ($2,385 if paid upfront)
Purchase here.

If you are interested in long-term coaching, but might not be able to purchase a large package at this time, please e-mail me for details on my new monthly Auto-Pay program.

"The True You: Tools to Excavate, Explore, and Evolve"
I just received a new shipment of books last week... and for a limited time, purchase an autographed copy of my book and receive my "self-permission" bookmark and a complimentary 30-minute coaching session. Purchase here.

Excavive Words

Are you inspired?

SPEAKING: Are you being your authentic best and taking responsibility for your personal impact in the world?

Jennifer speaking on “Creating Success for 2017: What it Really Takes to Reach Your Goals” to Greater Louisville Outstanding Women (GLOW) members in Louisville, Kentucky, January 24, 2017. Photo by Alisa Zanetti.

In February, I spoke to two different organizations: Baptist Health Floyd on February 16 titled, “Coaching Tools for Developing Your Employees” and on February 23 I facilitated an all day Board retreat for Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) in which we emphasized Leading with Strength and Strategic Planning.

On March 21st, Jennifer spoke to the University of Louisville's student chapter of the Women MBA’s on the subject of “Bringing Balance & Empowerment to Your Life.” Photos by John Merchant & Paula Ragaskas Araujo.

On Wednesday, April 26, I will present a communications workshop to Prospanica Louisville titled, "Excavate Your Voice: Ways to Communicate Effectively & Persuade Powerfully." To learn how you can attend, click here.

Starting May 1, I, along with 21 other experts, will be discussing the importance of authenticity during Stacey Hollick's two-week summit titled, "Unleash the Real, Raw, Uncensored You: Finding your power to speak up, show up and live the life of your wildest dreams." Look for more details in the next couple of weeks on how you can listen to the interviews for free.

Creating and giving presentations has become one of my favorite parts of my business— and I am excited about the new presentations that have allowed my audiences to gain fresh perspectives, simple tools, leadership skills and more inspiration to be successful and authentic in all parts of their lives. Here are some of my more newly created topics:

What it Really Takes to Create Success
Leading with Strength
Effective Coaching Skills
Compassion in the Workplace
Engaging Teams
Gratitude All Year Long
Sharing Feedback
Bringing Your Best You to Work
Excavate Your Voice: Ways to Communicate Effectively & Persuade Powerfully

If you are interested in having me speak to your group or organization , check out Excavive Speaking, or contact me for more information.

WRITING: How do you define success?

We all strive for success. It's what we chase after, prepare for, choose, and desire. It is often defined by one's accomplishments, favorable endeavors that come to fruition, or the attainments of wealth, position or honors.

Are you successful, and if so, in what ways? Are you truly happy with who you are and what you have achieved?

The key to authentic success starts with creating your own personal definition of achievement that aligns who you are with what you do. Most people need a combination of personal and professional victories while maintaining life balance, personal connections, passionate pursuits, taking advantage of service opportunities, and staying true to one's life purpose.

So, what does success mean to you? How do you define it, claim and honor it? To learn more, read my "5 Strategies for Achieving Authentic Success" article here.

About Jennifer

From embracing every moment of motherhood and community involvement to surviving a heartbreaking divorce to reinventing herself with a career she loves today, Jennifer knows how frightening and thrilling change can be. So in 2003, she founded Excavive™ Coaching & Consulting as a way to empower people to pursue their passions, increase their self-confidence, communicate powerfully and build the kind of lives they truly want to live.

“By embracing my values and my authenticity," Jennifer states, "I was able to map out my own mission to be of service to others:”

To be an empowering and enlivening force for women globally to live authentically and beautifully.
To excavate and activate the true spirit in women, personally and professionally, through coaching, teaching, speaking and writing.
To lead groups of people to synergistically be their best together with heart, passion, purpose and strength.

Her extensive coaching and leadership skills, as well as her personal experiences, allow Jennifer to create compassion and trust with her clients to move them forward to envision and embrace their definition of success.

Her passionate commitment to her work focuses on personal and professional coaching, life transitions, creative and entrepreneurial consulting, and inspirational speaking.

Jennifer published her first book, "The True You: Tools to Excavate, Explore & Evolve," in January 2012, and is working on her next creative venture. Jennifer inspires readers, audiences and coaching clients around the country to live authentic lives. She lives hers in Louisville, Kentucky.

If you liked today’s issue of “Excavate Yourself,” then you will love the growth and support you will experience in Jennifer’s Empowered Coaching Programs, assisting you to be your truest, best and most successful self.

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