Monday, January 18, 2010

Are You Part of the Herd?


When it comes to money: 
  • Are you a part of the herd?
  • Do you have a sense of comfort or are you filled with anxiety?
  • Are you clear about how the system we live in rewards people when it comes to money?
How you answer these questions could determine how successful you will be in making, growing, and keeping, your money. 

These are the questions Kim Snider, author of How to Be the Family CFO, addressed when I interviewed her for her upcoming appearance at the Get RADICAL Women's Conference.

If you have been challenged with your finances, listen to this interview to get a taste of the financial advice Kim will be sharing with us at this event.  As one of the amazing speakers for this incredible day, her financial expertise will put you on the road to financial success - not just for today, but for the rest of your life. 

Check out the 6 minute interview as Kim shares a little about herself, what it means to get "radical" with your money, and what it means if you're a part of the herd.


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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Listen to the Conference Preview Call


If you missed our preview call last night, no problem.  You can listen to the audio recording.

On this 30 minute special call, I shared information about the conference - the content, the speakers, who attends this type of event, and what you'll gain by attending. 

We also heard from Lynne and Tracy, two incredible women who attended last year.  They shared how attending this event last year had a lasting impact on their lives and how they changed because of this event.

Find out all the details - and why this is one event you don't want to miss.

To listen, click here.

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Saturday, January 9, 2010

The First Challenge


You will do more than you ever thought possible when the reward of "doing" surpasses the comfort of status quo.

I saw a perfect example of this when I watched the season premier of The Biggest Loser. As soon as the teams (made up of couples) got to the ranch, they immediately had a challenge.

They had not met Jillian or Bob. They hadn't been to their rooms. They hadn't had a chance to meet and talk with each other. Instead, they went straight to the gym and, as a team, were told that they had to ride 26.2 miles on a stationary bike.

Now, all of the contestants were morbidly obese. Several men weighed over 400 pounds, and one weighed over 500 pounds. These were people who hadn't walked a slow mile in years - maybe decades. So the idea of pedaling that long seemed impossible.

I could almost hear the excuses and doubt playing in their heads at that moment:
  • I haven't ridden a bike in years
  • I can't ride that long
  • I'm too big
  • I'm not strong enough
  • This is too much
  • This is too hard
But then the host, Alison Sweeney, said something that changed everything.  She informed them that the 2 teams that finished the bike ride last would have to immediately leave the ranch and return home.

The look on the contestants face suddenly changed. The doubt turned to determination. The excuses went from "I can't" to "I must". The idea of being sent home on the first day they arrived at the ranch became their driving force. The reward (staying at the ranch) became stronger the status quo (or the excuses).

The contestants climbed on those bikes and pushed through the pain, the discomfort, the sweat, the cramps, and that little seat, to get the reward they so desperately wanted - the opportunity to stay in the game and change their life.  While 2 teams did go home, every person did more than they ever thought possible.

What about you? What are willing to do to stay in the game and change your life? When will you see that the rewards of reaching your goals and having the life - and the lifestyle - you want is worth breaking out of your status quo.

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Doreen Rainey is a Life Coach and Speaker who helps her clients Get RADICAL! For a FREE 30 day membership to the RADICAL Lifestyle Women's Network or to subscribe to her bi-weekly newsletter, visit her website. Join Doreen in the Washington, DC area for the 2010 Get RADICAL Women's Conference featuring Jillian Michaels, Fitness Trainer from The Biggest Loser and Rhonda Britten, Emmy Winner Life Coach from Starting Over and Celebrity Fit Club.

Friday, January 8, 2010

FREE Preview Call - Get RADICAL Women's Conference


Join Life Coach Doreen Rainey on this FREE preview call as she shares all the details about the upcoming Get RADICAL Women's Conference - a conference designed to help women take bold and courageous action towards their goals.

By joining us on this call, you'll get information about the speakers, the content, and how this event can help you advance in your career, finances, business, health and wellness, and life balance.

You'll also have the chance to hear from people who attended last year, as they relate how this conference has impacted their life.

Wednesday, January 13th, 8:00pm - 8:30pm EST.
To receive the call in information, simply register.

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Doreen Rainey is a Life Coach and Speaker who helps her clients Get RADICAL! For a FREE 30 day membership to the RADICAL Lifestyle Women's Network or to subscribe to her bi-weekly newsletter, visit her website. Join Doreen in the Washington, DC area for the 2010 Get RADICAL Women's Conference featuring Jillian Michaels, Fitness Trainer from The Biggest Loser and Rhonda Britten, Emmy Winner Life Coach from Starting Over and Celebrity Fit Club.

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Happy New Decade!



Happy New Decade!

It seems like we were just talking about how the world would collapse with Y2K, and now, ten years later, we enter into a new decade. 

I hope that you enjoyed your holidays as much as I did.  I had the chance to spend time with family and friends, do some shopping (both for gifts and for me!), and host Christmas dinner for 20.  And of course, as I rung in the New Year, I couldn't help but think about what I wanted to accomplish in 2010. 

I call it my Top Ten for 2010.  Ten goals that revolve around my business, health, and finances, as well as goals around becoming more involved in helping others, including doing more with my favorite charity, the Innocence Project. Some of my Top Ten are small, while others take my breath away, but they are all meaningful to me.  Focusing on what's important to me, I selected goals that reflect my self-defined success.

Now, I've heard many people say they don't believe in "resolutions", and while I tend to believe those are usually the people who don't stick to them, I will agree that you don't have to wait for a new year to reevaluate your life goals, make the necessary adjustments and look for a fresh start.  But come on, January 1st? That's the mother of all "fresh start" days. So, call it what you want - resolution, goal, new beginning, fresh perspective, future plans. But go ahead and make a few goals - maybe even a Top Ten!

And then once you make them, create a plan of action to make it happen.  Find the resources you need.  Get the support you need.  Get the education you need.  Get focused.  But if you don't quite reach them this year, don't worry.  You've got the whole decade ahead of you.

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Doreen Rainey is a Life Coach and Speaker who helps her clients Get RADICAL! For a FREE 30 day membership to the RADICAL Lifestyle Women's Network or to subscribe to her bi-weekly newsletter, visit her website. Join Doreen in the Washington, DC area for the 2010 Get RADICAL Women's Conference featuring Jillian Michaels, Fitness Trainer from The Biggest Loser and Rhonda Britten, Emmy Winner Life Coach from Starting Over and Celebrity Fit Club.