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2008 Centered Living Renewal Program
Attn: Women from the Helping Professions:
You are warmly invited to something unique and
VERY special...my Centered Living Renewal Program!
“I’ll inspire and guide you through an intentional year devoted to re-newing your spirit, re-visioning your life and re-claiming your unique sense of authentic wellness. You will savor every minute of it and be supported throughout by an intimate, energized and compassionate community of like-minded women!”
From: Dr. Lori Boothroyd,
At my peaceful northern Michigan lodge in Traverse City, Michigan
Dear Professional and Spiritually-minded Woman,
Are you like so many accomplished women who:
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Overall, just want to feel more alive, whole and vibrant?
We are women living in an age where life can feel out of our control and directed by the frenetic pace and direction of modern life and mainstream culture. It often feels as though we are swept along a raging river, bumping and bruising us over time. As we try to keep the pace, we hear the voice of our inner wisdom and intuition beckoning us toward a different way of living our lives so that they are more inwardly satisfying, congruent with our deepest values and “handmade”, not dictated by outside influences. But, how do we begin?
Having information is not enough! How many times have you purchased a book, attended a workshop, or engaged in other self-help methods only to find yourself drifting off shortly thereafter? We’ve all been there! So often we are told that we need to lead more spiritual lives while also feeling fulfilled in the worldly realm; we’re offered detailed descriptions of the possibilities, perhaps a few suggestions to get started, but then what? It’s disheartening when we can’t genuinely integrate new information within the complex tapestry of our inner and outer lives. We don’t just want pictures and descriptions of the feast available – we want the recipe and our own authentic process of cooking!
Over time, this kind of holistic depletion leads to exhaustion and discouragement. Our bodies also bear the burden when we weigh more than we want to and use food to soothe and numb us (rather than nourish us). We feel a growing, alarming disconnect between our strengths, gifts and intuition and the way we are actually conducting our lives. When we exist outside of our authenticity, we slowly drain our hearts and spirits, leaving us vulnerable to negativity, imbalance and burn-out. We try to do our best and continue to care for everyone but ourselves. All the while, sensing our downward spiral in spite of our hope that the future will somehow be different. I know all of this because I’ve personally been there, bewildered that I could be so professionally accomplished and simultaneously feel so un-well…..not depressed, but mostly just going on “auto-pilot”, pulled along by the common current, sensing I was missing “the boat” of my authentic self, and what it was patiently waiting to teach me. Thankfully, that place of authenticity in me (the same place that's in you) simply refuses to give up. It's that wise voice within each of us that doesn’t use words. To reconnect and renew ourselves, we must first be still and listen to that voice and its message.
Why is it so hard? And what does it take to turn it around?
A Transformational Solution…..
waiting to be discovered within you!
Gandhi once said, “Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony”. Perhaps this is a beautiful way to describe what I mean by “Authentic Wellness”.
“Authenticity” simply describes our experience when what we say, do and think is congruent with what we believe and value about living. The more of this congruence we bring into our psyche through conscious commitment to change, the greater our level of wellness and our sense of well-being (happiness). The Centered Living Renewal Program teaches and supports an authentic and individual process of creating sustainable change.
We can break it down into this elemental format:
Sustainable Change = Rest + Insight +
Commitment to Authentic Wellness + Support + Time
The Centered Living Renewal Program introduces all of these elements into your life over the course of a year, helping you rediscover and recover the woman who is resourceful, intuitive, centered, energized and authentically well.
Here is what one of my clients shared about working with me:
“Lori is both my mentor and coach. As a mentor, Lori challenges me to grow professionally so that I can be a better coach for my own clients. As a coach, Lori helps me create a fulfilling life.
Fundamentally, coaching is about deepening our learning so that we can move forward with actions that energize and empower us. Lori consistently does this for me and does so in a way that is non-judgmental, compassionate, and insightful. Working with her is a joy and I always look forward to our sessions.
Like many of us, I struggle with a host of professional questions and personal issues. Before I hired Lori, I struggled alone. Through our work together, I have learned to trust my own abilities and more effectively use my strengths. As a result, my life today is more satisfying and I know myself to be someone who is strong, resourceful, and intuitive.
I chose to hire Lori as a coach and mentor after participating in a class she taught. I was drawn to her demeanor and her knowledge. In short, I like the way she expresses herself: the words she uses, the tone of her voice, the clarity of her observations. I have never regretted my choice.”
Heidi Duskey, Wellness Educator and LicensedWellcoach
Medford , Massachusetts
I have guided dozens of professional women just like you through this process. Imagine the impact of spending a year of your life, focused on holistic renewal and a reconnection with your deepest wisdom and values. How would that transform your life? How might it influence your work as a professional? What would it mean for your future?
Imagine yourself a year from now: A vision of yourself, transformed
into  reality. This woman makes choices that supports her body and nurtures her spirit. She feels grounded and infused with calm energy. She creates relationships that are mutually supportive with those who sing the song of her heart back to her whenever she forgets. Her life contains multiple dimensions beyond her professional identity: She creates, volunteers and shares her hard-won wisdom with others. This woman experiences a vibrant, full, and holistically satiated life, with much to look forward to in the days, months and years to come.
This woman is YOU.
“One of the most valuable “gems” I received from Lori was a thorough explanation of the stages of change that everyone goes through and what made change so challenging for me. I was stuck and not sure about making change; Lori helped me realize that until I was willing to make a commitment both mentally and emotionally, I would only continue to feel frustrated and berate myself. I highly recommend Dr. Lori Gray Boothroyd as a coach!”
K. McPherson, Psychologist and New Mom(!)
Los Cruces, New Mexico
Here are some of the results I have witnessed in my clients and students (and have experienced myself):
Here are some of the results I have witnessed in my clients and students (and have experienced myself):
v Their lives are fueled by calm energy and passion.
v An increased sense of awareness and mindfulness in living.
v Feeling a renewed vigor for their professional work.
v Taking excellent care of their health, reaching and maintaining healthy weight.
v An intuitive and pleasurable relationship with food.
v More intimate and rewarding relationships with others.
v A sense of greater connection to nature and community.
v Renewed creativity and dedication to creativity in living.
v Deepened connection with self/soul/spirit/intuition/higher self.
v Meaningful transitions (career, retirement, motherhood, singlehood)
v Dedication to time spent in solitude and contemplation.
v Frequent use of words like “gratitude”, “integrity” and “prosperity”.
v New sense of concepts such as “power” and “success”.
v Authentic Wellness in its endless, myriad forms!
“Dr. Lori Boothroyd coaches in a warm, dedicated manner that makes the process of positive change a series of highly productive, enjoyable events. Lori taught me how to expand my mental capacity to visualize and implement positive outcomes in the areas of stress management, nutrition, inter-personal relationships and business growth. Thanks to Lori, I have learned to “live in the moment” and I am currently enjoying life to its fullest.”
Jim Dagwell
Traverse Tax & Accounting, Inc., Traverse City , Michigan
The Centered Living Renewal Program:
Change is challenging. Short-cuts simply don’t hold up over time. And aren’t we tired of the typical “quick-fix” hypes that we know don’t address our deepest needs? You have probably tried quick fixes and you’re tired of them not working. This is not a quick fix program. We must accept that real, sustainable and authentic change takes time. This program introduces the Science and Art of real change. I draw on the latest works detailing optimal human growth and combine it with methods for connecting with your inner wisdom and the art of integrating change in your daily life.
Extraordinary change requires ongoing vision, focus, commitment and the benefits that come from being supported through relationship. You will discover strengths to build upon and uncover habits to grow beyond. As you will see, I always give the freedom for clients to withdraw from a program at any time, but I cannot recommend strongly enough that you give yourself a full year to allow the greatest impact and full benefit. The design of this program, simply stated, sets you up for success.
Background of the Renewal Program
The Centered Living Renewal Program evolved from my years as a psychologist, professor of holistic health and professionally certified coach. My work with women for the last four years began to take a powerful form and specific themes emerged. I integrated the best of what I’d learned from social science research, the great wisdom traditions, positive psychology, and holistic practices that encourage us to rest, connect with intuition and feel a sense of wholeness, of connection.
Through offering guided retreats and private coaching sessions, I became increasingly aware of how powerful a program combining all the elements of my teaching, coaching and guidance would be! Hence the Centered Living Renewal Program was born. It is a synthesis of the best of what I know from my professional background, how I have lived, and what many women have taught me they most need – growth and development within relationship.
This isn’t a program delivered only from my brain! While it is supported by the best of science, wisdom traditions, and the art of change, I can assure you my heart and soul are also fully present. I’m a woman who has made difficult decisions that often ostracized me from traditional culture; yet those were the decisions that have brought me great joy, satisfaction and the ability to serve and give back as a helper in a way that sustains and inspires. I know the pain of feeling disconnected and an understanding of what it takes to get back on 'my path'. While I don’t profess to know all the answers, I can confidently guide you through a process that will reveal to you your path and your return to wholeness.
The specific components of the Mastery Program:
The Wellness Inventory
Access for a year to an online holistic assessment called the Wellness Inventory (to take a tour of this assessment click here – opens a new browser window) The Inventory consists of 12 dimensions of wellness. Throughout our year together you will reflect and consider how to best integrate the 12 dimensions into your life in the way that fits and feels right for you.
Group learning calls
There will be a total of 10 learning calls throughout the year, generally scheduled monthly across the year. All group calls are conducted via a telephone bridge-line – normal long distance charges apply. The bridge line technology creates a virtual “gathering” for all of us to grow together. The classes will be interactive; I’ll be sharing new content each month to guide you through the year of creating a vision and taking the steps toward that vision, creating sustained change over time. If you are unable to attend a class live, no worries; an audio recording will be made available for all to listen and review. Group learning calls will be transcribed and provided for you as well.
Support and Process Calls
You will also have additional opportunity each month to connect with each other and gather informally for the purpose of positive support, deep listening, and to share each others’ challenges and triumphs. These calls will not be recorded to protect your confidentiality.
Private coaching sessions – 1 on 1 monthly, 30 minute calls with Lori!
These sessions with me (via telephone) will give you the personal, individual attention you need to optimize your growth and development throughout the year. I’m well-known for my warmth, focus, intuition and gentle encouragement as a coach. I’ll ask you powerful questions, listen deeply and challenge you to take the next steps. You are always in complete control of the agenda in our sessions. You are the leader in the dance; I will simply point out a few of the steps as we go. This is probably one of the most powerful parts of the program.
Virtual Retreats 
I am so excited to offer this critical component as part of the Centered Living Renewal Program! These retreat experiences are scheduled quarterly throughout the year and will take place Friday evening through Sunday morning (you can retreat anywhere you choose because all you need is a phone to call into the bridge-line and I’ll guide you through your retreat experiences!). Where would you like to retreat? In the quiet of your own home? In the mountains, the desert, at a spa, a quiet cabin? The possibilities are endless! Essentially, you choose the location and I will guide you from there....afar or wherever. If you have to miss a scheduled virtual retreat, the telephone sessions will be audio-recorded and you can self-pace yourself through a retreat at the right time for you.
These experiences will give you the quiet, rest and peace necessary to renew and reconnect with the small, still voice of wisdom within you. My retreat clients always leave feeling a clearer sense of purpose, a reconnection to their intuition and spirit, and the clarity to take small consistent steps toward their vision for living. It is a simple, seemingly paradoxical approach: Slowing down is the impetus to best move forward. Without times of retreat, we simply forget who we are and thereby can't authentically advance. Retreats reconnect us with integrity, joy and renewed zest!
Weekly Support and Accountability Emails from Lori
I will ensure that you feel connected to me throughout the year, even on the weeks we don’t speak or gather in groups. A weekly email will be sent to inspire you and invite you to fill me in on how things are going for you. It is a simple yet profound way to hold yourself accountable and in connection with me each and every week, honoring yourself in the process.
Connection to a community of women
Very simply, we are not made to be (or feel) alone. The changes we long to make sometimes contribute to a sense of isolation when we’re not connected to other women who share our priorities. You will all grow and learn as you support each other during our year’s journey. Lasting, enduring change is much more likely when it takes place within meaningful relationship. This community will be “virtual” yet very intimate. You will come together from different walks of life and location, but by sharing your core mission you will create true community. A private online forum will be provided to further encourage and support your growth in connection.
Unlimited, private email access to Lori.
You are always invited to interact with me with your questions, concerns and challenges. I’m committed to your renewal, growth and success every step of the way.
Special Bonuses
What are you waiting for?
The path toward more authentic living is calling!
“I engaged Lori’s coaching services to help me get back on track with wellness practices that I had let fall by the wayside with all my work obligations, especially exercise. I was immediately at ease with Lori’s style of coaching – she helped me take my time and was thorough in getting to know both me as well as my needs, without making me feel like I was “put on the spot”. The work we did together always felt collaborative to me – from setting goals to measuring my weekly progress. I found her to be intuitive to my mood, whatever that may be and to be equally inspiring in encouraging me back on track or celebrating with me. One of the things I appreciated most about Lori was that I felt a strong sense of trustworthiness from her. She shared expertise when needed and I always knew she would follow through on anything she promised. I found my follow-through with my goals dramatically improving as a result of her coaching. I would highly recommend Lori to anyone in need of coaching help.”
Victoria S. ,Manager, Health Management and Psychotherapist
Reno , Nevada
Is this program for you? Are you:
- Willing to accept responsibility in creating your own best experience?
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Ready to grow, evolve and change (by your own terms)?
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Likely to call yourself “spiritual” or intuitive?
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Flexible and accepting of others who may have diverse belief systems?
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Open to accepting an authentic sense of personal power and wisdom?
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Excited by concepts like: Mindfulness, Spiritual intelligence, Intuitive Eating, Emotional Energy, Positive Psychology, Creativity, Wholeness, and Connection?
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Willing and ready to invest your time, energy and money into yourself for a year?
If you answered “Yes!”, then you are an excellent fit for the emphases and scope of this program. Please join us!
After applying to the program via email, I will contact you for a short chat to discuss if the Centered Living Renewal Program is right for you. If you commit to the program, a $150 USD non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place (this lets us both know that you mean business and are ready to commit to yourself).
The cost of this year-long program is $475 USD/month for 12 months (before potential referral discounts), beginning in February of 2008 and ending in January of 2009. This includes all above mentioned components of the program and the bonuses.
Win-Win Discounts:
I know this experience will be more powerful if you have buddy support through our year’s journey. I’d love to see this program fill rapidly with pairs of passionate and eager women! So, to further encourage you to take this program with a trusted and like-minded friend, you will each receive a 10% discount when you both register for the program! Your monthly payments after the deposit and referral discount will be $425 USD.
Satisfaction Guarantee
I stand with confidence and pride behind everything I do and the way I conduct my private practice. Women considering this program will most benefit when they commit to staying with the program for the full year. You are free however, to withdraw from it anytime you choose if it no longer fulfills your needs. In addition, if at any time in the first month of the Centered Living Renewal Program you decide it is not a good fit for you, I will give you a complete refund of your first month’s payment out of my own pocket. That is a promise!
I offer this guarantee with an open heart because as a consumer myself, I don’t like being oversold and feeling resentful when promises are not delivered. I want you to be completely delighted with this program (accepting that at times you will be challenged) and if you are not satisfied, to feel the complete freedom of knowing you can leave at any time, with no financial obligation whatsoever.
Please don’t wait to apply!
Spaces are limited in this unique, VIP program.
Please note: This is an intense and customized program; to ensure a feeling of intimacy and my dedicated energy to all, I firmly place a cap on the number of participants.
~~The Spring 2008 program is now closed, but if you've read this far it may be an important program for you. I'd love to hear from you. Please send your email of interest to me for the program and another group will be scheduled to begin in the fall of 2008. I can also customize a private coaching program to support you in the meanwhile......
Even though I floundered a bit during my coaching with Lori, I learned (perhaps on a subconscious level), that change really takes time. She taught me that the only true failure is not to try again. She had to assure me time and time again that my long learning curve was normal. She always offered encouragement but at the same time provided the structure that I needed to accomplish weight loss. Lori offered a detached but compassionate view into my life. She tactfully pointed out things that were disabling my weight loss - and coached me to find solutions to these issues. As a result of our coaching, I am now, finally, losing weight and preparing for a healthy next ‘1/3’ of my life. I am very grateful to Lori.” M.G. Administrative Assistant, Milwaukee , WI .
What I’m offering to you is not magic; I consider it a compassionate challenge from me to you. It is the challenge of a quest, responding to a beckoning from your soul and spirit to return to wholeness, to a state of Authentic Wellness.
Gather all your courage, jump and join us! And a year from now, you will still exist, but the way you live and conduct your life will be transformed so that your life will sing a new song, a song that you have composed.
Will you answer your own calling?
Yes Lori, I’m ready to send you my application email!
Email me at lori@loriboothroyd.com to apply and please include the following:
ü Your name.
ü Your primary email.
ü Best phone number to reach you.
ü A little bit about why this program feels right for you.
Remember: Applying is FREE – once you send me your application I’ll contact you to schedule a 20 minute conversation to see if the program is a perfect fit for you.
Why wait? Apply now! I am eager to hear from you.
If not now, when?
PS: This can be a year of meaningful and powerful personal renewal! Will you give yourself this gift in 2008?
Remember – if you have a phone, you can participate in this program, no matter where you live! This is a “virtual community” with its own unique intimacy.
If you’re wondering more about me and what makes me tick, please check out my bio page (click on the “Meet Lori” link to the left) or better yet – let’s have a chat!
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