Come personify movement this spring in this 8 week unique life coaching experience

Take part in this multi-sensory life coaching experience and benefit from being coached in a group setting.  If it feels like time for you to bring change and transformation to any area of your life be it career, relationships, well-being, a life transition or spiritual and leadership development then it would be a great pleasure to support you in feeling more fulfilled and energized in your day to day life.

In these 8 weeks, you’ll move your body, your spirit, your emotions and beliefs. You’ll meditate, connect to your intuition and your heart’s wisdom. Join this group of like minded individuals to experience change, gain new perspectives and connect to yourself.

When? Saturdays- April 21- June 16

(please note two exceptions: The group will meet Sunday May 6th instead of Saturday May 5th and the weekend of Saturday May 19th will be a week break. We will resume May 26th)

What time? 2-4 pm

Where? Shri Yoga studio in Westmount (metro Vendome, 24 bus) (a very beautiful studio !)

More about this group : Movement 2012, April 21- June 16

There is a lot of talk about the year 2012.  Well we’ve arrived and are living it. Let’s integrate the collective energy around this year into our lives and make it memorable for ourselves and our planet.  Use this group coaching experience to catalyze your dreams, intentions and goals for 2012. Movement 2012 will support you in realizing new perspectives, in gaining momentum to bring in the new and in deepening your relationship to yourself and your intuition.  You will be celebrated, acknowledged and launched in to your best next steps as you listen to your natural urges and impulses driving you into the direction specifically and authentically for you.

I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey…

Spaces are now available. Register by March 26th to receive the early bird price and ensure your spot. Spaces limited.

**EARLY BIRD Price: $225 Register below by March 26th to receive the early bird price. Regular: $275 , Early Bird: $225**.

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“ It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power.” – Alan Cohen

What is Group Coaching? – Group coaching is the experience of life coaching in a group setting ( between 4-16 individuals). Group coaching enables individuals to receive the support and healing power of being in a group while being coached. There is opportunity for one on one coaching as well as group and individual exercises designed to support the manifestation of individual goals, dreams, intentions and authentic desires.

What is Life Coaching? - Life Coaching is a powerful and beautiful process that facilitates self-discovery and transformation on a very deep level. The premise behind coaching is that each client has their own best answers and holds the key to allowing their inner gifts and most important values to emerge. Coaching provides an on-going supportive relationship whereby the client’s strengths, values & desires are unearthed and expressed in their daily life. The coaching process catapults the client forward into living a richly authentic and inspired life.

Is this for me, you may be asking?

Are you ready for movement or change in one of the following areas? If so, then please consider joining us:

• career
• relationships
• physical health
• spiritual transitions
• pregnancy, motherhood
• retirement
• empty nest
• graduation
• overall well-being
• menopause and more…

This group will benefit you if these are questions you would like support with:

• what possibilities lay before me?
• what am I creating and and bringing out into the world?
• what’s next for me?
• what aspect of myself do I need to develop?
• how can I gain support, courage and strength to experience change?
• how do I know this is what I am supposed to do?
• how can I develop courage to make this change?

” Julie’s keen insight, meditations and exercises led me to a deeper sense of who I am and why I am here. I have gained confidence in myself and reclaimed my power in just five weeks!! Thank you Julie!! Thank you for this wonderful experience! I got to observe and experience an expert at work. You are obviously meant to do this work!! ” Mary D.”

EARLY BIRD Price: $225 Register below by March 26th to receive the early bird price. Regular: $275 , Early Bird: $225. Spaces limited.

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How can I benefit from joining a group coaching session?

• In a group coaching session there is tremendous support, acceptance and camaraderie among the participants. Coaching groups can range in number from 4-16
• The support and synergy of a group of like minded individuals creates the foundation for tremendous learning and accelerated personal growth.
• Each individual in the group contributes to greater levels of support, championing and accountability for each other.
• The social network and connections formed in group coaching continue to benefit you outside of the coaching arena.
• It’s a cost effective way to have a personal life coach dedicated to you in a supportive community.

Who uses a coach and why?

• Individuals looking for clarity, direction and purpose
• Individuals looking to get unstuck and get going towards being inspired and fulfilled
• Individuals looking to positively impact their own life and the lives of others through positive and meaningful leadership
• Individuals looking to nurture and realize their dreams and vision for their life
• Individuals looking to experience peace of mind, joy and lives that flow

Here’s what  participants had to say about their group coaching experience with Julie :

” During Julie’s ( life in transition 5 week) coaching group, I received clarity and conviction about following through confidently with a career change. Julie’s coaching group process enabled me to learn about my personal values, needs, and resources. In addition, I gained wisdom and support from the amazing women who participated in the group with me. Thank you Julie for making such an incredible group available. Much appreciated and highly recommended! ” Danusia Lapinski

For more about Julie and testimonials about working with Julie visit her site and blog here

**EARLY BIRD Price: $225 Register below by March 26th to receive the early bird price. Regular: $275 , Early Bird: $225**

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2011 is well underway! As spring approaches, the days are getting longer and thankfully we are starting to benefit from more light. The eventual changing of the seasons is becoming more and more palpable and the collective energy is shifting to embrace these changes. As a result, I am looking forward to creating a space for you in March to delve into this shift personally through the vehicle of a collective space.

SPRING AHEAD with 4 weeks of Group Coaching

Saturdays March 5- March 26, 2011, 1- 3pm

with Julie L. Cusmariu, Montreal Life Coach & Intuitive Consultant

Spring Ahead with 4 weeks of Group Coaching

Get coached by Julie in the intimate and safe space of an inspiring, like-minded, and encouraging group setting.

What are you experiencing as we near the end of winter, as we prepare to remove the protective layer that has kept us warm and insulated from the cold? What seeds have you planted that are ready to see the light and germinate and grow? What are you seeking support with, accountability to and belief in? What is emerging from you and rising to the surface for air, attention and care?

This group will provide you with a safe and enriching container to trust in the growth of your seeds, and set the stage for their development, sprouting and blossoming. Bring your personal and professional ambitions, desires and goals and get coached in a group setting to increase your confidence, intuition and trust in the path that is yours to experience, live and embrace.

Gain support in a group setting to emerge from your safe place into a place that is beckoning you to grow and stretch and shine in the light.

In this group you will deepen your relationship to yourself, your intuition and your soul’s path. You will be celebrated and acknowledged for who you are and what you desire as you build your strength and confidence to live your life according to your heart, truth and authenticity.

I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey.

Each group is limited to 6 individuals. Spaces are now available. Register by February 21st to receive the early bird price and to ensure your space.

Group members will gather in person with Julie, in Montreal for 4 weeks. When? Saturdays March 5- March 26 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET.  For more information contact julie directly julie@juliecusmariu.com. To reserve your space, register below. Where? Westmount (Vendome metro). Details provided upon registration.

**EARLY BIRD Price: $159 Register below by February 21st to receive the early bird price. Regularly: $199 , Early Bird: $159**

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Is this for me, you may be asking?

It is if you would like support with any of the following :

• career
• relationships- marriage, divorce, separation, union
• physical health
• life purpose
• pregnancy and life cycles
• retirement
• well-being
• confidence, intuition, strength
• taking a leap of faith

This group will benefit you if these are questions you would like support with:

• What am I creating and and bringing out into this world?
• What do I do now to launch my creation?
• How do I gain the courage to take the next step?
• How can I be sure this is the right thing to do?
• What is holding me back from stepping into my purpose and strength
• What are my preferences and where are they now leading me?

The group is limited to 6 individuals. Spaces are now available. Register by February 21st h to receive the early bird price and to ensure your space.

Group members will gather in person with Julie, in Montreal for 4 weeks. When? Saturdays March 5- March 26 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET.  For more information contact julie directly julie@juliecusmariu.com. To reserve your space, register below. Where? Westmount (Vendome metro). Details provided upon registration.

EARLY BIRD Price: $159 Register below by January 14th to receive the early bird price. Regularly: $199 , Early Bird: $159

How can I benefit from joining a group coaching session?

• 4-8 individuals make up a group coaching session and there is tremendous support, acceptance and camaraderie among the participants.

• The support and synergy of a group of like minded individuals creates the foundation for tremendous learning and accelerated personal  growth.
• Each individual in the group contributes to greater levels of support, championing and accountability for each other.
• The social network and connections formed in group coaching continue to benefit you outside of the coaching arena.
• It’s a cost effective way to have a personal life coach dedicated to you in a supportive community.

Who uses a coach and why?

• Individuals looking for clarity, direction and purpose
• Individuals looking to get unstuck and get going towards being inspired and fulfilled
• Individuals looking to positively impact their own life and the lives of others through positive and meaningful leadership
• Individuals looking to nurture and realize their dreams and vision for their life
• Individuals looking to experience peace of mind, joy and lives that flow

EARLY BIRD Price: $159 Register below by Jan.21st to receive the early bird price. Regularly: $199  , Early Bird: $159

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Here’s what one participant had to say about her experience in one of Julie’s group coaching experiences:

“Julie’s keen insight, meditations and exercises led me to a deeper sense of who I am and why I am here.  I have gained confidence in myself and reclaimed my power in just five weeks!!  Thank you Julie!! Thank you for this wonderful experience! I got to observe and experience an expert at work.  You are obviously meant to do this work!! “  Mary D.

For more on Julie and testimonials about working with her visit her site and blog here

Have you ever taken a 21 day challenge? 21 days to meditation or intuition? Are you up for it?

Of course I’m all for intuition and meditation but I’m not one to jump up at the prospect of a 30 day, 21 day or even  a 14 day challenge to do so.  I guess I’m more into experiencing the everyday challenges that arise naturally or that I seek out without a predetermined end date. I’m all for action and inspiration, and I’m all for determination and the realization of a vision (which I  find in my own unique way, thankfully), but I do feel slightly more repelled than compelled to enlist in a 21 day challenge.  As a result, I am interested to hear from those of you who have signed up to a 21 day challenge and what you experienced .  I imagine you experienced great benefit and I would love to hear about it in the comment box below.

Science seems to suggest that repetitive behavior for 21 days instills in us new habits.  So, please share what the benefits have been like for you?

The inspiration for this blog post, is due in fact to a 21 day challenge!  The Chopra Centre’s 21 day meditation challenge to be specific,which I was introduced to just this past week by my friend Tammy in California.  Though I have not taken on the challenge, I am drawn back to their web site almost each day to enjoy the daily meditations posted. Daily meditations are guided by Davidji- a very like-able and insightful meditation guide who is also the Lead Meditation Teacher and Dean of Chopra Center University ( Some days he posts audio meditations and other days he posts beautiful video meditations). In turn I want to share them with you.  So I am benefiting from this 21 day meditation challenge in my own way, at my own pace.  Perhaps you’ll enjoy them too!?

As a life coach I understand the philosophy and appeal of these 21 day challenges.  Accountability, self-responsibility and repetition of behaviors while gaining the support of  like minded individuals is extremely motivating.  And come to think of it,  maybe it’s something I could add to my list of  personal to do’s and also professional services that I offer going forward.  Maybe something like  ‘Julie’s 21 day intuition challenge‘ might  provide another way to support individuals looking to connect to their intuition ?

Wouldn’t taking 21 days to commit to anything you feel inspired by enrich your life ?

hmmm…

Though I began this blog post with a mild distaste for the idea of a 21 day challenge, in a matter of minutes, okay maybe hours, I’ve developed a new found  interest. I can’t say I am going to jump to it, but I realize that for whatever one decides to pursue and commit to wholeheartedly and with devotion, the journey is sure to be rich.  Please share your comments below and let me know what it’s been like for you and any other thoughts you may want to share.

Is Intuition a Gift?

I’m often asked if intuition is something we are all endowed with. I always immediately reply with an absolute “yes, of course” followed by something like ” if you choose to listen to your intuition, it will grow louder and stronger and become a more intimate friend and wise personal inner guide”. Dr. Judith Orloff calls intuition your personal ” truth teller” . I love the accuracy and succinctness of this phrase.

The next thing I always share with inquiring individuals that I’ve learned about intuition is that the gift in intuition is not that we have intuition but it is what is revealed through our intuition that is the gift for us.

What is your intuition revealing to you? What is the gift being offered to you today?

When we notice we are being offered gifts in each moment we start to really honor and establish this sacred relationship with our interior world.

I’d love to hear you share your comments below about the gifts your intuition is offering you.

Enjoy…

Psychotherapist and researcher, Dr. Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Person, introduced the world to the ‘highly sensitive person’ and the associated traits of  high sensitivity. According to Dr. Aron  “the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) has a sensitive nervous system, is aware of subtleties in his/her surroundings, and is more easily overwhelmed when in a highly stimulating environment.” Through her research, she discovered that between 15- 20% of the population exhibits high sensitivity. Dr. Aron explains that the traits of a highly sensitive person are innate,  normal and she also encourages HSPs to really understand and value their sensitivity. On Dr. Aron’s web site it says “Sensitivity is anything but a flaw. Many HSPs are often unusually creative and productive workers, attentive and thoughtful partners, and intellectually gifted individuals”. You can take the test designed by Dr. Elaine Aron and determine whether you have these traits and are perhaps an HSP. Self-test.

I like to stay away from labeling myself or remaining  in any one category or “group”  but nonetheless I have been intrigued by Dr. Aron’s research and insights and I do in fact  identify with the traits of a highly sensitive person. Not to mention growing up and even still today, I often hear these words ” Julie, you are so sensitive (in other words too sensitive)”.  Since learning more about what it means to be sensitive  over the years and in my continued self-discovery and research on intuition, now when I hear these words about being too sensitive, I smile back and say ” yes, I know and I’m so glad” .  Afterall, it is not who I am fully and completely but it is an important part.

There are lots of  great resources on the web pertaining to this topic. One great resource I am a member of is Jenna Avery’s Sensitive Professsionals Network. Jenna is a life coach for sensitive souls and has created a really neat professional network for sensitive professionals worldwide. Since being a member I have connected with other great professionals there. Grace Kerina is one such individual. She kindly invited me to be profiled on her web site, Highly Sensitive Power. She asked me some really interesting questions and our exchange can be found here .

May you embrace who you are more fully each day. All the best!