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New Dates for Dare Dream Discover

2007-08-10T12:58:00.000-04:00

Due to scheduling restraints we have had to postpone our dare dream discover tour for fall 2007- However it does not end here.. we have new dates!

New dates to be announced in Sept 2007.

Thank you for your patience.. upwards and onwards!
Ciao

On tour

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Darlene Christianson will be on tour in Italy June 29th to August 4th 2007.
Looking forward to sharing my adventures with you when I return
Ciao for now
Create Great Adventures and don't forget to
DARE DREAM & DISCOVER THE TRUE YOU

Fountain of Youth

2007-06-26T18:53:00.000-04:00

The Fountain of Youth
By Coach Jane

Everywhere we look these days there are products and programs to make and keep you looking younger. I totally believe in looking your best, don’t get me wrong but somehow our society has become obsessed with denying our age. There is beauty at every age, what has happened to the beauty within?

Remember what you were like as a kid? You didn’t worry much about how you looked. Life was about having fun and playing with your friends. How did life become so darned serious?

The fountain of youth has been carefully hidden. To recapture the fountain of youth the place to look is inside you! Oh those anti-aging products may help but the true ageless qualities are your energy and the zest for life you have.

How can you get more of this?
Lighten up and stop being so serious
Laugh have a good giggle or belly laugh
Believe you are never too old
Follow your heart’s desire there will never be a better time
Be proud of your laugh lines you put them there
Let go of the worry habit
Forget the stress, stop feeling the pressure to stay 25
Everyday tell yourself how wonderful your are

Trying to look like you are in your twenties is as futile as keeping your kids little. If you are a parent reading this you can relate. My absolute favourite age for my kids was six months. They stayed where I put them and they were just so darned cute with their big gummy smiles. Trying to stay unrealistically young is like trying to keep your kids babies. It is not going to happen!

Embrace your life and be all you can be. True ageless beauty is what we see when we meet someone who is in their seventies or eighties and we feel captivated and invigorated just to be in their presence. With any luck we’ll get there too!!!

Age really is just a number. Every morning when I get up, I look in the mirror and tell myself I get younger everyday. I am happy to be alive and feel so blessed. Life wasn’t always like this but I have made it so and you can too.

In May of this year my oldest daughter and I were Sunshine Girls in the Toronto Sun papers. All things are possible when you stay in the place of possibilities. I know I look younger and more alive now than I did 10 years ago. Next month I will celebrate a big birthday ……….yes I will be turning 50 another milestone. My grandmother only lived to 50 so I will cherish every moment of this gift called life!

To know more about working with a coach, contact Coach Jane at 705.444.5448 email info@awesomecoaching.com or visit www.awesomecoaching.com.
Coach Jane coaches business leaders and individuals to pursue their dreams and live an awesome life.
© Awesome Coaching Enterprises 2007

The Power Of Girlfriends!

2007-05-19T14:46:00.001-04:00

The Power of Girlfriends!

By Coach Jane Schnurr

Hey Girlfriend! If we could get together and have a cup of tea or a glass of wine, what would you share? How are things in your world? It is amazing how talking to a good friend can soothe the soul and help us find solace in the middle of a storm.

Ah the power of girlfriends. I know for me, I feel blessed with the wonderful women that are in my life. We may not always agree on everything but we are always there for each other. Through the years we have supported each other through many changes, new husbands, different career paths and businesses, kid challenges, health issues, moments of joy and times of sorrow and pain.

Ah the blessings of love and friendship. Life was not always like this for me. There was a period in my life when I was “too busy” to cultivate and grow any friendships. It didn’t help that my husband at the time discouraged me from having any friends. Friendship and support was what I craved and needed the most.

I was in the Super-Mom and Super-Woman phase of my life. What seemed important to me at the time has faded into oblivion. Did I learn from this time? Yes for sure I did but the lessons were not easily retained. I have learned that life is all about balance. You see that business that I thought was so important at the time has since passed from my life.

These days I work as a Life Coach and share with others some of the wisdom that I have come to know. This fall I will be traveling along with one of my best girl friends Darlene Christianson, to Tuscany Italy for the Dare Dream Discover Tour. We put together this tour for women only. Darlene and her husband Tom have a tour company and are the experts at providing the trip of a lifetime

We designed this tour to empower women. This is your opportunity to make some new friends and have the time of your life. If you feel some discontent in your life, are in the middle of change or ready for more in your life, check it out. I will be coaching the participants before we travel, we’ll have some workshops while away and of course tons of fun!!! The itinerary is action packed.

Every January, I set a personal theme for my intention for the year to come. This year I decided to live my life as a daring adventure. I hope you will join me on this daring adventure we put together for you.

For more information check out our blog at www.daredreamdiscover.blogspot.com

Anything Is Possible!

2007-05-14T21:16:00.001-04:00

Dare, Dream, Discover
How Two Female Entrepreneurs Are Sharing Their Strength with Others by Melanie Joy Douglas, Monster.ca “You come back renewed, ready to take on the world, and create the life you deserve.” – Darlene Christianson The story of Dare-Dream-Discover goes something like this: two bright, vibrant, and entrepreneurial women were sitting around talking one night when they thought… wouldn’t it be neat to be able to help other women empower themselves in a one-of-a-kind experience? They decided they could only accomplish such a transformative experience if they could take a group of women away from everything around them – their familiar surroundings, their every day lives and people – and immerse them in a completely new setting. And they had just the place in mind… Italy! Darlene Christianson, co-host of a daytime television show and perennial tour guide, and Jane Schnurr, a successful entrepreneur and full-time life coach, put their talents together – touring and coaching – and developed Dare-Dream-Discover, an all-inclusive 10-day women-only touring experience in Italy, complete with personal coaching. I recently sat down with these women to find out more about their new venture.First of all - why women-only? ”I think a lot of women have forgotten who they are,” says Schnurr. “They get to a place in life and they’re taking care of everyone else except themselves, whether they’re a high-powered executive or a stay-at-home mom.” ”This trip,” she continues, “is all about remembering and accepting… and starting to stand in the place of who you really are.” Both Christianson and Schnurr have encountered personal hardship in their lives, but they recognize how those “speedbumps,” as Christianson puts it, have given them credibility, strength, and power as women. Their goal in life is to share what they’ve learned with other women – to inspire and empower as many others as possible. But the tour is not just for women who may feel out-of-touch with themselves; it’s for any woman looking for a little something more and wanting to take the time (and money) to treat herself. “A lot of women get really busy in their careers and they don’t have the same network of girlfriends they used to have,” Schnurr points out. “From my own experience and the people I work with, girlfriends are hugely important! But there are many women out there who have lost that. Well, they’ll have plenty at the end of this tour,” she says with a laugh. “I think a lot of successful women always want to be learning, always want to be getting better,” adds Christianson. “This tour helps them continue the journey.” And so the tour name? “Dare to be who you really want to be, dream about going away and reaching your ultimate goals, and discover your true authentic self,” says Christianson. “Dare to dream and discover everything that you’re supposed to be.” Schnurr, who runs her own coaching business, Awesome Coaching Enterprises, has three coaching sessions with each of the Dare-Dream-Discover women before they leave for Italy (all of which can be done over the phone if necessary.) “I’ll have a good sense of what they’re about,” she says. “They’ll get some homework and they’ll already be working on some change in their life before we go, so the trip is really designed to have a huge impact – to be a transformative process.” While in Italy, there will be some structured workshops as well as more informal coaching sessions, and the ladies will have a follow-up coaching session with Schnurr upon return. ”The experience is designed to make some changes - to hold people accountable and celebrate them,” she explains. But don’t underestimate the fun-factor. “A lot of my clients don’t know how to have fun anymore,” Shnurr says. “They get so wrapped up in their business, their work, their responsibilities, that they completely forget how to just have fun. One of the components no one could ever have enough of is fun.” New trends in travelChristianson has been working in the travel industry with her husband, Tom, for the past six years, designing and running custom tours with their business Venture Bound Tours Inc. “The travel industry has really changed in the last ten years,” she explains. “People are wanting to do more than just sit on a beach. That’s kind of a been-there-done-that. They want an adventure. They want to do something different, and they want to come out of it learning something new.” And Christianson should know: Venture Bound Tours Inc. offers European getaways built around such themes as military history; art history; ballooning; golfing; biking and hiking; culinary adventures; chateaus; wine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting; alpine skiing; photography; opera; even tours built around designer outlet shopping or ‘Christmas in Germany.’ Christianson notes a hot item in the adventure travel and unique tour trend is girlfriend getaway tours. “They’re becoming huge,” she says. “I’ve seen a lot of magazines doing features on these types of getaways.” Life-coaching tours seem to be the next step. ”There are a lot of people looking for more fulfillment…” says Schnurr, “for those wonderful moments that make you go, ‘Ah! This is what life is all about.’”Christianson and Schnurr have blended the girlfriend getaway tour with life-coaching and have carved out their own niche - quite the recipe for success.The importance of Italy”When we talked about taking people away, Italy was the number one choice,” explains Christianson. “Italy is the kind of country you go to and you fall in love with automatically. I don’t know what it is… You’re surrounded by beauty everywhere you look. The people are so happy, so gregarious… just so excited about life. And the aromas… oh, it really touches all of your senses. There’s a tranquility about it.” ”We go into the middle of Tuscany in the Chianti region and we stay in a 900-year-old castle,” she continues. “There’s so much history. When you get up in the morning and you look out, you’re surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, and the air is so sweet… You can’t help but become renewed and refreshed just with the scenery, let alone being there with other women who are open and welcoming change into their lives. It just catches on.” “When you’re surrounded beauty – beautiful scenery, aromas, people, and food – it just opens the door to change,” adds Schnurr. “The coaching is part of it and Italy does the rest.” Being positive is a choice The enthusiasm of these two women, who met back in 2001, is insurmountable; they just radiate positive energy. So, what’s their secret? Have they always been so balanced and engaged in life? “Balance didn’t come easy for me,” admits Schnurr, who, prior to coaching, ran a costume company, designing mascots as well as a flag and banner business. “I was a single mom with two little kids and a business. I remember coming home, putting my kids to bed, and having to tell them I’m going back to work now.” ”But when challenges were continuously thrown at me in life, I increasingly began to look at things from the perspective of – what can I learn from this? I think I realized quite a while ago that if you don’t learn the lesson the first time, it’s going to come back and you’ll get it again. I just keep moving on, learning new things, trusting the universe, and loving my life.” ”If I could go back to who I was in my early twenties and give myself some advice,” Christianson pipes up, “I would say ‘believe in yourself’. Nobody’s perfect… don’t get too caught up in trying to be accepted… you’re capable of doing whatever you put your mind to. And, ‘don’t be afraid to fail’. For years, I was so afraid to try things or to make changes. Now I see that I have so many other adventures ahead of me. I might not be the best at them, but I’ll try them.” Both women are extremely involved in their community and have even started their own women’s group in Collingwood called WAM: Women Achieving More. The group has informal meetings where they get together, and as Christianson says, “eat, drink, and talk.” They have ‘goal’ nights and support each other when someone is going through a tough time. Informality aside, they also participate in charity events, raising money for MS and cancer, and take initiatives like sponsoring a family at Christmas. What does the future hold for these two? “The possibilities are endless,” says Schnurr, who is currently writing a book, while Christianson is pursuing public-speaking opportunities, in addition to her touring and hosting gigs. “We want to reach as many people as we can and get them excited about their lives,” Christianson says. “We’re starting with women, but this could lead to tours for both men and women, couples, or corporate get-aways. We have so many ideas.” “There’s a time in life when you’re always trying to ‘get’," she explains. "Get ahead, get a job, get more money, get things for your kids. Then it gets to a point when you want to do more, be more, to do something that means more. It stops being about 'getting.'” Their passion for life is contagious. ”If you love what you do and you’re happy with who you are and love your life, it’s like a fountain… It keeps flowing and goes to other people,” notes Schnurr. “It’s a privilege to do this work. It’s really neat to be part of someone’s life and have an impact.” Dare-Dream-Discover’s next voyage is October 26th to November 3rd, 2007.

Press Release- RVH Fundraisers

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For Immediate Release
April 25, 2007

Dare-Dream-Discover Tour
A New Era in Women’s Travel
With proceeds to Royal Victoria Hospital

Contact: Darlene Christianson
Television Host & Tour Guide
1 877 288 6188 or 705 445 9548
email gbay@rogers.com
www.daredreamdiscover.blogspot.com

Photos: Attached photos of Italy, Darlene Christianson, Jane Schnurr

Dare-Dream-Discover more about yourself in Italy and help the Royal Victoria Hospital’s fundraising efforts. Two local gals are traveling with a group of ladies to Tuscany, Italy this October. The tour called the Dare-Dream-Discover Tour is a unique one of a kind tour that is all about empowering women.

Jane Schnurr, Lifestyle Coach and Darlene Christianson, Tour Guide and TV Host, came up with concept to inspire women to celebrate the milestones in their lives and rediscover the magnificence of who they are. What better place to do this than in Italy. The tour is limited to 12 lucky ladies. Participants will stay in a 900 year old castle in Tuscany and the ladies will feel like a diva for ten days.

Coaching is a big part of this tour. Jane Schnurr, Lifestyle Coach and owner of Awesome Coaching Enterprises will be coaching the ladies one on one prior to departure as well as group coaching while away. There will be plenty of time for fun with the action packed itinerary.

Darlene Christianson and her husband, Tom specialize in custom tours with their company Venture Bound Tours Inc. For the past six years they have been building tours for military history, art history, biking and hiking, culinary adventures and more. Darlene recently returned from leading a tour to France for the Re-dedication of Vimy Ridge.

The Dare-Dream-Discover Tour is designed for ladies that might be looking for better ways to manage the stress of a high powered career, anyone celebrating a big birthday, going through the transition of kids leaving home, grieving a loss through death or divorce or ladies on a journey of self-discovery. This tour promises to be life changing and fun.

In keeping with their motto of helping others a portion of the proceeds of this tour will go to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. To learn more about the Dare-Dream-Discover Tour you can contact this dynamic duo by calling 1-877-288-6188, email gbay@rogers.com or visit www.daredreamdiscover.blogspot.com

YOUR Life Coach- Jane Schnurr

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It is all about living an awesome life". Jane is a trained life coach and absolutely loves coaching others to make their dreams come true. She brings a unique blend of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and sense of fun to all that she does.After working with Jane, for a short period of time clients rediscover their passion and purpose in life. Entrepreneurs achieve increased income and increased balance in their lives.An experienced entrepreneur herself, Jane has successfully grown two businesses from concept to market. In her costume company Jane designed and built custom mascots for clients across North America and still enjoys "creative projects".She has also successfully owned and operated a flag and banner manufacturing business, served as Executive Director for a non-profit organization and been Public Relations Manager for a travel insurance company.Jane is a popular speaker and presenter, giving workshops on everything from Goal Setting, Creative Visioning, Finding Balance to Recharging Your Life in 6 weeks. She is regularly asked to share her expertise on TV. She has a monthly coaching column, submits articles for publication and is currently writing a book.Jane is a single parent of two daughters, Diana age 21 and Lindsay age 15. Jane enjoys spending time with her girls and her dog Molly, gardening, laughing with friends, walking the beach, learning something new or trying a new adventure.Jane believes from overcoming adversity in her own life that each of us can "dance to the beat of our own drum and dazzle the world with our brilliance!"You can contact Jane by email at jschnurr@georgian.net.

YOUR Guide- Darlene Christianson

2007-04-24T19:25:00.001-04:00

Athough Darlene has overcome many obstacles in her life and strives to be an inspiring influence in others lives, her proudest accompliments are raising her children, Farris lee - 20 years and Brandon- 17 years old. They inspire her each and every day.Darlene grew up in a small town north of Toronto. After getting married young and raising a family she struggled to figure out her place, her mission. She later worked selling log homes, she went onto manage a sales office and became one of the top salespersons and valued employee for the company. She committed to going back to school gaining her diploma in first line managers. It's never too late to keep on the track of continuous learning. She worked in the log home and new home sales business for 15 years. She was due for a change....Most recently she has taken on television, co hosting a live entertainment program featuring local people and events, her personality comes through and through. She is a believer of always trying new things, anything is possible if you only try... she was a contributing author to a thought provoking book released called" conscious women, conscious careers". Over the last few years Darlene and her husband Tom have ran a touring business featuring custom tours to Europe. This company combines her love for adventure, people and travel, a perfect mix.Darlene aspires to writing her own book soon along with conducting motivational speaking engagements. Her passion for life, giving back to her community, and creating incredible adventures brings a spark to these pages. If you have any questions or would like to share something special with Darlene, a story of inspiration please email her at gbay@rogers.com

Reawakening the Power of YOU!

2007-04-12T18:43:00.000-04:00

Reawakening the Power of You!
By Coach Jane

Life is all about change. There is a constant ebb and flow to life, much like the tides and the changing moon so are we. It is easy to forget all the changes as they happen when we view them as positive. We accept them whole heartedly and move on to the next excitedly.

The positive changes are much easier to embrace and often easier to take for granted and forget. The ones we view as negative are quite often the ones we focus on and the place we get stuck. Remember whatever you focus on tends to expand. What would it take for you to get going and embrace your life more fully this year? What would it be like if you did?

I work with clients who quite often feel that there is a mountain blocking their path and see no way to get past this enormous obstacle. If this is you, there is always a solution. The path may take you in a new direction but your coach can help you to get moving again.

Our tour to Italy this October is a celebration. It is a celebration and reawakening of the power of you! Start viewing your life from the top of the mountain. Can you tell I am excited about this tour? Set your intention to join us and it will happen! I look at my own life over the last three months of this year and the changes are huge.

You see, I set my intention for this year to be a daring adventure and adventure it has been so far. I have embarked on many different directions on my career path. I joined with a speaking company to do more training presentations and executive coaching to corporate America. I have gotten serious about my writing and the book has a direction now and I continue to expand the publications I write for. I have to tell you, I am having lots of fun and have made some great new friends!

The opportunities just continue to flow and they keep flowing to me effortlessly. I believe when you are really in your zone others see your purpose in you for you radiate it so clearly. I am grateful to do this wonderful work, which I view as such a privilege with the wonderful people I call clients.

I will be coaching clients individually prior to departure and we will have workshops while away. This mixed with the beauty of Tuscany will inspire you to new heights to Dare, Dream and Discover your awesome life!

To learn how coaching can help you please visit my website at www.awesomecoaching.com or contact me at info@awesomecoaching.com
Or phone (705)444-5448.

CALLING ALL LADIES- THIS TIME IS FOR YOU!

2007-03-18T10:26:00.000-04:00

Calling All Ladies
Find Yourself in Italy
Dare- Dream- Discover Tour
Only 12 Seats Offered
April 2008

Travel with Awesome
Life Coach Jane Schnurr
Television Host & Tour Guide Darlene Christianson
Life Changing Tour!
For More Information
1 877 288 6188
www.daredreamdiscover.blogspot.com

This is YOUR Time! JUST DO IT!

2007-03-18T10:15:00.000-04:00

Dare-Dream-Discover Tuscan Holiday-2007

Oct 26th - Nov 3rd
Call for more information 1 877 288 6188

YOUR TOUR BEGINS
Day One - Evening flight from Toronto, arriving approx 9am/10am.

Day Two - Arrival Rome Fiummincino Airport. We’ll proceed north stopping in picturesque Orvieto for a welcome lunch. While there we will check out one of the most impressive cathedrals in Italy. The town, perched and built on a cliff for protection is famous for it’s excellent white wine. Another hour north we will arrive at the grounds of the Castle di Meleto, our home for the entire trip. This nine hundred year old castle was fought over and taken several different times in the wars for Tuscan and Italian power by the great city states of Siena and Florence. From the castle grounds overlooking the vineyards you will see other castles and ruins that dot the Tuscan landscape.

Day Three- Welcome – Group coaching “The Power of Intent”. Movement to Florence. Cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is everything and more than you can imagine. If you have been there before I guarantee you will see lots of new wonders. We’ll lunch in the magnificient Palazzo Vecchio Square within stones throw of the Uffizzi Gallery and in view of impressive statues by Cellini and Giambologna. Ponte Vecchio, the Straw Market, the great cathedral the Duomo plus many more sites. I’ll give you a comprehensive walking tour and then after lunch you can continue with me or check out the fabulous shops and stores that Florence is so famous for or just sit in a café and people watch. We will enjoy a wonderful Italian dinner in Florence.

Day Four- Breakfast – Theme for the Day, Group Coaching, get your day started with great learning and inspiring discussionFirst we will stop above Florence for a fantastic tour of a castle more than 700 years old which is now the headquarters of the world famous Frescobaldi wines and olive oil. After the tour of the wine cellars and castle we will sit down and test the wines of the region accompanied by local cheeses, sausages, and olives. We’ll head once more to Florence and check out the great open air market of San Lorenzo. We’ll then visit the San Lorenzo chapel where Michelangelo did the Medici tombs. The ones that are not completed are as interesting as those that are for an understanding of the genius of the artist. Those who wish can proceed to see the masterpiece David. Free leisure time to enjoy this mystic city.

Day Five- Morning Workshop - What are your values? Today we will stay closer to our base location but that does not mean we will just be hanging around. We’ll check out the Baron Riscoli’s castle where the recipe for the famous Chianti wine came from. We will also enjoy the rich wines of Badio di Countonbono. We will visit some Tuscan hilltop towns and go to a local open air market where they sell food, clothing, art; really everything. We will enjoy wine and olive oil tasting at the Castle of Meleto. Dinner at the castle.

Day Six- Breakfast – Theme for the Day, Group Coaching, get your day started with great learning and inspiring discussionWe are off to Siena, Florence’s rival in the Renaissance. It’s Great Square where they run the famous Palio twice a year is unforgettable. The city is divided into sections better known as”contradas”. You will know which section you are in when you see the colourful banners. If we are lucky we will see the flag throwers as different sections march about the town with drums and flutes. The Duomo rivals that of any Italian city and the shops that ring the main Square make you realize that this was indeed a serious rival to Florence. That evening we will head for dinner to the walled town of Montereggioni. Located just 15 minutes out of Siena it was one of the outposts in the wars against Florence. Incredible sites and even more incredible hearty Tuscan home cooking await you within the walls.

Day Seven - Morning Workshop – What does your future look like? Hiking in the day & cooking demonstration at castle.

Day Eight- Breakfast – Theme for the Day, Group Coaching, get your day started with great learning and inspiring discussionMontalcino and Montepulciano, two of the most famous of Tuscan hill towns are our destinations for today. Both are incredibly famous for their wine which we will of course have the opportunity to try and buy. The scenery on the way to the towns is incredible and you will want to get out and take pictures throughout the day. I’ll fill you in on the history of the towns as we see the sites, unchanged for hundreds of years. One of the most famous of Tuscan towns is San Gimignano. It is the Tuscan town of towers. The important families built these medieval skyscrapers. Thirteen still remain. The others were destroyed by the Florentine Medici’s when the other families did not submit to their rule. Outstanding scenery and shopping around and in the town; A fitting way to close your Tuscan holiday.

Day Nine-Leisure time –time to reflectGroup Coaching closing ceremony – What are you ready to let go of and what do you want more of?

Day Ten- Early morning drive back to Rome and flight back to Canada, arrival approx 4pm

Coaching includes: 3 individual coaching sessions prior to departure and 1 follow up coaching after return home.
Extended coaching packages available
please note schedule may change due to uncontrollable circumstances.
ONLY 12 seats available- filling fast!

The Laws Of Attraction Tour - Dare - Dream - Discover - Tour 2007

2007-02-18T18:59:00.000-05:00

Visualize yourself taking the time for you.... An Italian getaway!
Dare- Dream- Discover what you deserve in your life.

Join Tour Guide & Television Host Darlene Christianson , Entreprenuer & Life Coach Jane Schnurr as we discover what the "laws of attraction" can do for you.

Full guided tour of Tuscany, wine/culture/culinary delights with the element of life coaching.
Learn the power of the mind and the ultimate power of you-Energy flows where attention goes!

Tour Dates- October 26th- November 3rd 2007.- Limited Space-12 spots only.
$3,490 CDN.
For more information contact Darlene at 1 877 288 6188

This is your time to refresh and find the real champion inside!

New Year-New Beginning!

2007-01-03T14:17:00.000-05:00

Welcome to 2007! I love the new year because this gives you a chance to reflect on accomplishments and lessons learned in 2006 and allows you to plan for what you want to achieve in 2007.
What about a new adventure? How does Italy sound to you? Join Jane Schnurr and I (Darlene Christianson) on a journey of reconnection.... A chance to breath in new possibilities. You deserve everything life has to give, why not invest in your future? Our adventures begins April 2007-in Tuscana-Italy. This is a womens only tour which includes life coaching workshops, travel, wine, food and great company!
For more information
Contact us at 1 877 288 6188
or email gbay@rogers.com
Make this year count, every moment and every memory....

Experience Life in a Castle Just Like Tom Cruise and Katie

2006-11-19T12:38:00.000-05:00

With the Cruise wedding upon us, lately there have been images of a fairytale existance surrounding us with the visions of breathtaking landscapes and of course "The Castle". How could we forget those beautiful images of the backlit castle walls.; the mystical aura that lies within, the history, the fantasy and the unlimited possibilities......
Close your eyes and imagine yourself there, Anything is possible. This takes me back to where our adventure begins Oct 2007- Dare-Dream-Discover Tour-
Join us for a tour unlike any other.
Setting; A 900 year old castle set amongst the hills and valleys of Tuscan Chianti, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The breathaking views are enlightening and always drawing you in.....
The aromas, the food.. the wine .. the chance to really let go and become who you are meant to be...
Let us take you away for an adventure that you deserve- a chance to exhale and release whatever is holding you back from your true potential.
For more information on the tour please contact us at 1 877 288 6188.

Delay, Delay, Delay

2006-10-03T14:46:00.000-04:00

by CoachJane

How many of us women, delay doing those things that we really want to do, those things that would be so good for us?

As women, we are great at looking after everyone else. How many of you feel you are being over-indulgent if you do something just for you? Some women treat their pampered dog or cat better than they do themselves.

Self care is a mindset. I have coached young Moms on the value of self care. They usually feel they have to spend every precious moment with their kids, their spouse, doing responsibilities around the house, etc. You know the drill. We have all been there.

The crazy part and what these young Moms learn after working with me, is that they actually become a better Mom, wife, friend, etc., when they take some time out for themselves.

What does self care look like for you? Is it a daily walk, is it swapping babysitting services with a friend, lunching with a friend, talking a course ………….There are limitless possibilities. I have had clients for whom taking a bubble bath was a real treat. It isn’t so much what you do but how it makes you feel that counts.

How stressed are you? Life is journey and many of us are lugging so much baggage that we are not seeing the sights. None of us will ever be perfect no matter how hard we try but we can choose to enjoy this journey called life. Smile you are alive!

If you are thinking of being brave and doing something really cool for yourself, join us for the Dare, Dream Discover Tour. Indulge yourself and enjoy the experience of a lifetime!

Live The Life of Your Dreams!

2006-09-26T14:43:00.001-04:00

by Coach Jane

I am so excited about our upcoming tour to Italy!

Italy is sure to be great. In fact, I am sure it will be awesome but for me the real passion is working with the incredible ladies that will join us, and the transformation that will happen in each of their lives.

Coaching is all about changing lives and that change will be unique to each one of you. What is it you long to discover? What is your dream? What do you dare yourself to do?

This trip is for those of you searching for more meaning in your life. What is it your heart longs for? When will it be the right time for you? What if that time is now?

Darlene and I are passionate about empowering women. As a life coach, I love coaching and inspiring women to take their power back and to create awesome lives for themselves and their families.

Darlene and I have been in the trenches so to speak - life has not always been easy. Life has given us many challenges and we can now look back with gratitude and see how far we have come.

We invite you to join us on this journey as we share our wisdom, our passion for life and our belief that women can empower each other to be all they can be and then some.

Experience Italy and experience you like never before!

DARE-DREAM-DISCOVER TOUR

2006-09-22T17:19:00.000-04:00

Inspiring Entrepreneurs Offering Unique Travel ExperienceTwo inspiring entrepreneurial ladies have come together to offer other women the chance to refresh and energize themselves, gaining a new perspective on life.Tour Guide and Television Co Host Darlene Christianson will be leading the tour which includes a maximum of 12 ladies on a trip to a breathtaking and mystical place called
” Tuscany”.

This is not just any tour; this is an experience that includes an opportunity to capture the true essence of Italian life with the added component of personal life coaching. The coaching component carried on by Professional Life Coach Jane Schnurr will include one on one sessions along with thought provoking workshops during our trip and follow up. Our goal is to assist women who are experiencing transitions in their lives, who are searching for something more…This is a journey of healing, joy, revitalizing and discovering true purpose; a chance to breath in new life.
“The Dare-Dream-Discover Tour”.Your tour leaders-Jane Schnurr and Darlene Christianson are friends who have overcame many obstacles from physical and emotional abuse, illness, divorce and many other “speed bumps” in this thing called “life”. Throughout these times they have learned so much, mostly about their strengths and true passions for life. They are determined to share their lessons with others. Their unequivocal zest for life and ” never give up” attitude drives them to strive to be the best they can be and also encourage others that anything is possible.

Tours Dates are April 20 to 29th 2007- Limited to 12 ladiesAll inclusive tour includes; ground transportation-accommodations in a 900 year old castle estate in the midst of Tuscan landscapes, culinary demonstration, wine and olive oil tastings, A day hiking in Tuscany, all breakfasts (Italian style) and dinners.Visiting Florence/Siena/Monteriggioni/Montalcino/Orvieto/Radda in Chianti/Castellina in Chianti/ Gaiole in Chianti, entrances to selected museums.

Life Coaching Element Includes:
3- one on one coaching sessions prior to trip, group coaching, 2- self discovery workshops, opening and closing coaching sessions, 1- follow-up one on one coaching session on return.
For more Info- 1 877 288 6188http://daredreamdiscover.blogspot.com

The Power of Creativity

2006-09-21T13:15:00.000-04:00

Creativity is the juice that fuels our brilliance. In our business and in our jobs we get so programmed to do things the same ways that we stifle our own creativity. Chances are it was that creative idea that got you into that business.

Think back to the times in your life when you had great insight or an innovative idea. What were you doing? More than likely your mind was relaxing, maybe you were driving, fishing or riding your bike.

How do we get more creative?

Do something creative – gardening, cooking, woodworking
Exercise – walking, jogging
Read and follow The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Keep a journal – write those ideas down
Try something new – eat at a new restaurant
Be more childlike and play regularly
Spend time in nature
Have a positive and what are the possibilities attitude

Not everyone is a Picasso but we are all creative. If you have trouble believing you are creative substitute the word creative with innovative.

Expanding your creative thinking is a wise investment. Remember every business and every product was once a mere thought!

For more information, you can contact
Jane Schnurr, Professional Coach 705.444.5338 or jschnurr@georgian.net

Lose Yourself in Italy - Part 3

2006-09-20T19:51:00.000-04:00

Then there are the people of Italy- very "Passionate" about everything in their lives.
As they grin and tell you about their family or their harvest, they always welcome you with ever so opening arms. They hug, they kiss, and kiss and kiss... they are very loving souls.
They love their families..... their food.....their wine..... and more wine.... their fashion.... their deep rooted history..... their land.... their time... - "they love life".
They definately inspire and empower others just by being themselves...
Lets go to Italy and experience the people, the relationships- Dare- Dream- Discover Tour
For more information 1 877 288 6188
Space is limited

Lose Yourself In Italy- Part 2

2006-09-17T10:02:00.000-04:00

Often when I visit the cities of Italy I walk around in disbelief, asking myself " Is this real". Walking amongst the ruins in the forum, wondering who walked here so many years ago...
In Florence, strolling on the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in italy, adorned with vast amounts of gold filled windows, what stories could this bridge tell? Looking up at the Duomo, the vastness and the pristine beauty. Asking the question," how could they have imagined these buildings soo many years ago, let alone created them?". Resting on the grounds of the Campo in Siena, Florences rival, wondering what is it like to be here when the Palio is on? What if your Contrade won? The beauty that radiates from these cities and villages pulls you in, wanting to see and learn more about the history of these souls. It truly is mystifying ....
Come join us as we explore Italy.....
Dare- Dream- Discover Tour 2007- limited spaces. 1 877 288 6188

Lose Yourself In Italy-Part 1

2006-09-16T19:53:00.000-04:00

There is something very special about Italia, it is the kind of place that captures your heart and holds on tight until you return again. What is it that makes you fall in love? Could it be the lushness? There is a sweetness in the air that perminates through everything.... is it the kiwis hanging on the vine, or the rich aroma coming from the rows and rows of vineyards that never seems to end. The wind blows through the silvery leaves of the olive groves. Every once in a while you might see one or two fall off onto the mesh nettings placed at the bottom of the trees. This mesh always seems ready and willing to catch the ever so precious olives fall. Is it the strong pine like smell coming from the cypress trees lined up ever so perfectly? What about the brightly coloured sunflowers covering acres and acres of land. Their beautiful faces captivating everyone who passed. What kind of aroma do they give off? Then there are the fig trees, the palm and fragrant orange trees. And of course the ever so salty air coming up from the sea... They all add something very unique and special to the landscape that surrounds you and totally embraces you. Close your eyes and breathe in and breathe out, in and out...
This is only the beginning of your great adventure and escape to Italy with our
Dare- Dream- Discover Tour. Just Imagine........ Lose yourself....

Need to Empower and Inspire

2006-09-14T14:35:00.000-04:00

Many have asked Jane and I why we have put together this special tour for ladies. I really think it comes down to our need to help other women. Our need to empower and inspire others into being the authetic persons they are meant to be. Think about it... many of us .. in fact I could even go out on a limb and say ALL of us have been through some kind of hardship in our lives by the time we reach say.. 40. Life does throw curve balls every once in a while. I know Jane and I have had our fair share. Sometimes when we reach these points in our lives we are at a stand still.. we cannot get past this big ugly wall in front of us.... this wall prevents us from growing, reaching, and daring to discover who we really are.. AND how powerful and strong we can be. Whether it be a divorce, death, job change, money problems, kid ups and downs, sometimes it just feels like the sky is falling upon us.. we cannot feel or see the sunshine. Sometimes we feel like hope has abandoned us. It hasn't......
Believe me...... Hope is always there, you just have to believe that this too will pass....A new season will begin.
Jane and I wanted to create a very special opportunity to assist you through this process, helping you to dare- dream- and discover the true you. In order to do this we want to take you away, change the scenery around you by taking you to a world of lush green valleys, a world of
sweet air, and fresh breezes. Be mezmerized by the breathtaking Italian countryside. This once in a lifetime tour will renew your spirit and give you the skills to more forward. Janes inspiring and thought provoking workshops will have you believing in a unlimiting future. A chance to build new relationships, let go of all negative thoughts, and inhale the beauty and tranquility that only this extraordinary experience can provide. We want to show you that there is sunshine that every once in a while peeks through the bushes. There is soo much beauty to be seen. We want to help you to inspire and empower yourself and others .... that is our goal.
For more Information call 1 877 288 6188.

What Kind Of Car Are You?

2006-09-06T11:46:00.000-04:00

COACH JANE

One of my favorite questions to ask a new client is if you were a car what kind would you be? The answers are always different from a mustang classic to a mini van.

Write down your answer and list the qualities that this car has. Then look at yourself and see how well these characteristics describe you? Chances are you will have a list of values that are important to you.

Ask your friends and co-workers the same question. You just may learn some important values and insights into what is important to them. Chances are the type of car they are will reflect on their job performance and personality. Have fun with it. There are no right or wrong answers.

My personal favourite is the red Ferrari. It looks great and loves being the centre of attention and while it may be great for short bursts of speed is not always practical for the long haul. Not everyone is a Ferrari thank goodness. I have had clients tell me they are a Volvo or a Saturn. They see themselves as strong, dependable and someone you can rely on.

So now you know what kind of car you are? How well are you maintaining it? Most of us maintain our vehicles on a regular basis. We take them for oil changes, rotate the tires, shine, polish and fill them with gas. If the red light goes on we seek immediate attention.

How well are you maintaining you? What kind of fuel are you putting in? Is it coffee and fast food or healthy nutritional meals and lots of water? What regular maintenance do you do for you? Do you follow an exercise routine? What keeps you balanced? Do you spend time in nature? Do you make time for fun? Do you operate at optimum performance or do you wait until the red light comes on, going from one crisis to the next?

Don’t wait until you are dragging yourself around, look after yourself now. We can trade in our cars for a newer model but we only get one of us! To operate at optimum performance you have to work smart. What does optimum performance look like for you? Work with a coach and put a plan into action. You can get there!

For more information, you can contact
Jane Schnurr, Professional Coach 705.444.5338 or jschnurr@georgian.net

Inspiration Grows

2006-08-31T12:20:00.000-04:00

In the fall of 2004 I decided to take on something I never thought I would ever in a million years take on.. "a marathon". Yes, thats right 42km... As if that was not enough of a challenge I also had the added goal of raising $6000 for Canadian Diabetes Association. I joined Team Diabetes. I was preparing myself for a marathon in Rome. The reason I chose to support diabetes was it affected my mom on a daily basis, taking four needles a day was not easy for her.
I wanted to do something to help her and others who suffered daily.

Was I going through a midlife crisis? NO I was only turning 40... I guess that could be looked at as midlife hmmmmm. I had reached a point in my life where I wanted to do more, more for the community, more for others. I wanted to also "inspire" others including my children into believing that if I could conquer this feat anything was possible.
I was not a runner, this made the goal even sweeter. The training began...all those winter days of snow and sleet, running and walking through slush and ice. It was not fun but I was determined.... Months went by until the day to leave for Rome arrived. My fundraising and training was complete, I was ready....

The day proved to include many speedbumps along the way however I did it! I crossed that finish line .. all of that hardwork and determination paid off. I felt very proud and empowered!

My story does not end there... As mentioned earlier one of my goals was to inspire my children. To have a positive influence in their life.. showing them anything was possible... I guess they believed...This past year, my son Brandon who is 17 years of age, just graduating from highschool decided to get involved.. he too decided to do a marathon.. a 1/2 marathon with team diabetes. He knew it was going to be tough.. he had to raise the monies and do the training..
A year ago this young man would barely clean his room let alone volunteer to do a marathon and raise money for a charity.. who was this child? This was a young man believing that anything is possible... I had the very special opportunity to join my son in Iceland 2006 to see his dreams come true. I was very proud of him as was he of himself....

Together inspiration grows......

Just Imagine

2006-08-25T12:58:00.000-04:00