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 Brrrrrrrrrr!!!

It’s Katie here freezing her tail feather off!  The transition to Winter is always a slow process for me but like I mentioned before I am beginning to really appreciate the seasons. It heats things up!

I was blessed to have the opportunity to participate in a Tony Robbins seminar in Chicago called “Unleash The Power Within.” The “gist” goes something like this…

How do you really want to live? What are you most excited about? What are you grateful for? Do you often feel “stuck” in your life? Are you unable to make changes or break through past beliefs?

We often look outside ourselves for these answers. When we do, we give away our power. It’s time to find your own answers … uncover your own internal motivations … and set your own rules!

Your core values and beliefs control what you think about, the people you identify with, and the goals to which you aspire. Most of us adapted these long ago from our parents, teachers, friends, or peer groups. More often than not, they can limit our vision of how we want to live, and unconsciously alter our level of achievement and happiness in life. Unleash the Power Within teaches you how to transform your limiting beliefs, adding new meaning and depth to your life.

There is no one on the planet like Tony Robbins. His energy is electric. I was honored to be in his space for 4 days. I could write a whole book about my experience but most importantly I wanted to share that I am the newest FIRE WALKER!

(Not that kind of fire walking…plus I had CLOTHES on

(Now that is more like it but that is not me)

FIRE WALKING IS INCREDIBLE! COOL MOSS. I stapled my brain with the thought, feeling, smell and taste of COOL MOSS. I learned how to change my state of mind….fast.  If I didn’t, well I would have burned! I slowly made my way across PIPING HOT coals to achieve the impossible. (you couldn’t frolic across or you would burn) The coals were estimated at 1800 to 2000 degrees!

 So let me ask you,  what in life do YOU  think is IMPOSSIBLE to do, overcome or turn away from?

There are some great things ahead. Things that could help you achieve your impossibles…
STAY TUNED.

Thankful,
Katie Kruz
www.coachkatie.com

Life will never be the same again! 
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Today is a sad day as September 11th is the 8th anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks. Each year my heart is very heavy and it is a struggle to get through a radio show. I feel somewhat awkward each year when I go on the radio-I am just not sure what to do…I have a loss for words.
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Venetian Fest is here! Get a complete list of scheduled events here.

Summer is so great! Does it have to end? I sent out one of those survey mass emails to friends and one of the questions was-what is your favorite season? One of my pals from California responded with “All of them”…I started to laugh thinking…”this is the same lady who told me that there is only one season in her part of California-Sunny and 70’s…everyday. Regardless, I laughed thinking “there is only one season out in Cali and that is Sunny so I guess its easy to like all the seasons!”
 Anyhow-Another great weekend I had that is now stored in a sacred place in my memory. More memories to come as this next weekend approaches I am involved in a “golf cart parade.” No kidding.  That is what my family does for reunions…GOLF CART PARADES. The theme this year is Christmas so we are going to transform my families golf cart into a white X-mas in August! I will be sure to post pictures.

-Did you re-prioritize yet to get the best from what’s left of Summer? (refer to previous post)

My best,
Katie

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Do you believe that your perception of things creates your reality and that when you change your perception you can change your reality? If so then you are a “cause person”.

A cause person thinks that there are things that can be done to manifest their desires and goals. You believe that you have control over your outcomes because you have control over your thoughts and actions. You have control over your life and you have power.

The best way to make sure you are in a positive and productive state is to become part of a group that will help you keep your forward momentum. Hiring a professional is a great way to get going.  

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COACHING TOOL: REFRAMING

What is Your Self Talk Telling You About Your Success?

Pay attention to your inner dialogue about your life’s success. Are you making excuses for not taking the actions you need to take to move your life forward?

Are you blaming others or outside factors like the economy or other things that are out of your control? Your perception of any situation is your reality. Your reality is the sum total of your conscious and unconscious thoughts.

Change your Thoughts by Reframing

When you begin to recognize your conscious thoughts and change them then those changes will affect your unconscious thoughts. Become aware of your thinking and when you catch yourself saying things like “I don’t think this is going to be my best Summer” change how you are thinking consciously. Create an affirmation to replace that negative thought and begin to focus on ways you can affect your outcome in a positive way.

Reframe your negative thought and turn it into an affirmation like “I am going to make an extra effort to be organized and participate in Summer activities with my children” or “I am going to create the space in my day to spend some quality time with myself/my children/family etc…”
We cannot always control what happens around us or what comes into our experience or the thoughts that may come into our minds. We can control how much attention and we give our unwelcome and unproductive thinking.

Accept What Is

We can also learn to accept our experiences without having to let the affect us negatively. For example, when we find ourselves thinking thoughts of “there is not enough hours in the day” or ” I am so dis-organized, where did the summer go?” You will spend more time searching for ways to validate your no time theory then actually being accountable for what you have created, where you are vs. where you want to be.

When negative thoughts come into your mind write them down then reframe them into positive actions. Accept what is and develop strategies to get the outcomes you desire.

What would you do with more empowerment?

What would you do if you had total control and
freedom to make incredible positive changes in
your life?

Where would you go?

How would you feel?

What would your surroundings look like in this
new empowered world?

Would there be less stress?

Would you go after that dream career?

Pursue that relationship you’ve always wanted?

These are questions I’d like you to ask yourself
right now.  Then tonight, as you’re lying in your
bed, I want you to think about it some more.

Then tomorrow, when you wake up and begin your
daily routine you should think even harder about
it.

Empowerment.  The middle of the word says it all:
POWER.

That power can be yours.  In fact, you already
have it in your possession.  You just need
someone to help you bring it to the surface.
Check out www.coachkatie.com Get inspired-gain back your power today.

I had a great weekend. Filled with all things Summer, live music, good company, and boating. Last minute i got the opportunity to go see COLDPLAY at Alpine Valley. I heard the show is amazing so I didnt want to pass on center row tickets. It was fun, they are good.
So now Monday comes and I am looking in the news for what I missed over the weekend and low and behold…”glitter girl” is all over the internet! ‘She is dead?’…”No she is not?!”
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Good Friday!  The 2 P’s…Paul and Party.
It’s finally here…The LAKE 961 Birthday bash this weekend! It feels like we have been tlking about this event forever! I hope you can make it out tonight in downtown LG at Champs Sports Bar–please come find me…I would love to meet you.  I will most likely have a LAKE961 T-shirt on

Just some Friday fun…Is Paul Abdul coming back to American Idol? She is ‘not sure’…Watch her interview with Letterman last night here.

More on the Friday fun front… I have always had a ‘thing’ for the Titanic. The story intrigues me. The tragedy that has so many unanswered questions and the stories from the survivors is interesting and powerful.  I found this new piece of the Titanic puzzle to be…neat. This was in the news a few days ago. The last survivor of the Titanic died. She was 2 when she was on the boat… Click here for the article

A big congrats goes out to my friend SARAH who is getting married this weekend! My best forever and always to you in your journey of life together.

Lastly, my niece is coming to visit the LAKE this weekend for the first time. If the weather behaves she will experience her first boat ride! She is the best and I can’t wait.
Summer is my favorite time of year in the Geneva Lakes area. I am lucky to actually live here and enjoy life on the lake.
Create your best weekend and thanks so much for reading my blogs. My intention of sharing is to stay connected with you on a personal level and share ‘all the good stuff’, the good information that will assist you in moving forward in life and love.
For fun, I like to attach some of the celebrity gossip that i talk about on the radio show.
Thank you for checkin in here, I appreciate you.

Me and my red flip flops are off to take your requests for the 90’s show now.
Make a request 262.249.9610

P.s. It’s not too late to grab a VIP ticket for WINNING at any of the businesses that are sponsoring the Lake 961 birthday bash. Get a list of where those places are www.lake961.com

I must of been sleeping under a rock to have avoided the Susan Boyle frenzy. I heard people speak of her but I never investigated any further…until today.  

She appeared on Britain’s Got Talent show on April 11, 2009. Just a little over 10 days later, the top four You Tube videos of her appearance had been viewed over 45 million times.

This is a remarkable story on so many fronts.  Stories like this is where the ‘life coach in me’ comes out in full force. 

 I wanted to cry the entire 7 minutes.  I had that ‘choked up’ feeling in my throat the entire time. I think the messages within that moment was simply incredible.

The woman is 47 years old and has never even been on a date! The judges and the audience were actually sneering at her before her performance. After, everyone was in total shock. She has such a full, beautiful voice and even though I have watched the video numerous times, I still find it very emotionally moving.

There are plenty of articles and essays that explore all the different facets of this remarkable story.

But there is one insight I want to share with you. When Simon asked Susan, “What’s your dream?” She replied, “To be a professional singer.” He then followed up with a question about why she was 47 and had never gotten started. Her answer has a very important lesson for everyone. “I’ve never had the right chance before.” She had never before been able to perform before the right audience.

Some might attribute her “overnight success” to luck or good fortune. Earl Nightingale one said that “Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity.” Susan had been preparing for some time and when she finally got the chance to appear before the right audience, she rocked.

Here is the lesson I want you to take away from Susan Boyle’s experience. It does not matter how talented you are, how well you can perform, unless you get in front of the right audience, you can go through life an unknown.

Susan mentioned that she performed as a tribute to her late mother. Her Mom told her to take a risk…and here are her results. 

Get in front of the right audience.  Be heard. Take a risk.

You can do it,
Katie

Here are a few Susan Boyle updates:

Watch her performance

Susan Boyle: Just a scam? Also see what people think here

Attn: GREYs ANATOMY FANS
SPOILER ALERT BELOW

Actor Lets It Slip That 2 Characters
Will Be Leaving Show…what to know who?
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Post Superbowl hangover…from soo much FOOD! Wow-So much for my ‘get healthy’ energy. I feel bad this morning for splurging. I could not pass the FOOTBALL Snickers ice cream cake–I tried…I really did…the good ol’ college try…I passed up the cake more than 4 times…then Matt was munching on it and I made the mistake to TRY his piece. You can complete the ending of this story.
Anyhow, I was at a party with mostly Steelers fans–So you can only imagine the roller-coaster of energy the last 5 minutes. It was entertaining.
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This week has been a good week—A new energy, a new hope. Watching the news, reading blogs, watching talk shows, people are charged up and feeling a sense of community and optimism! I love it and to see how big corporations are getting involved like Starbucks reassures me that YES WE CAN.
I wanted to tell you about the current Starbucks promotion…”I’m IN” …I am sure you have see the fabulous commercials. Through January 25th Starbucks will give you a free cup of coffee if you pledge 5 hours of community service. One million hours were pledged alone already from the Starbucks employees so let’s double it! Find out if your local Starbucks has the pledge boxes at www.starbucks.com 

This new era of hope can not only be fulfilled by Obama…we need to do our part as well and here is an opportunity to pledge your time…It is the little things that go so far and we can create a better community, economy and be our BEST self’s by lending a hand.
Make your pledge now

Keeping the hope alive—Exciting!

Katie

Happy first snow! I wore my I LOVE SNOW hat to honor winter’s presence;)

(I look like a little kid!)

Last week my ventures took me to Florida for the Challenge Day program. A teen seminar inside public schools. It was FABULOUS…I HIGHLY recommend you look at the videos and contact me if you want to start a circle of change.
I CRIED in disbelief about the events that are occurring in our kids school systems. I was shocked to find that it is NOT getting better…it is getting worse. The bullying, the violence, the racism… (more…)