Vision Mapping Strategies(c) was created in 1999 as a response to the need for looking at the “whole” regarding people and businesses. I believe that business and life transitions involve the entire person, not just a few isolated segments of life, and developed a holistic, interactive, and intuitive process that combines logic and imagination to create a strategic diagram, resulting in a plan of action for immediate or long-term solutions. The resulting strategic plan of action is based on your goals and desires – regardless of the time frame.
Working with me (so i’m told) is a unique experience. Being brought up in a very practical household in Portland, Maine, did not always allow for my “visions” to hold any credence. I learned to keep ideas and visions to myself, even as I became the 10 year old entrepreneur who was always galvanizing friends to have Saturday morning sidewalk sales. This early solo-preneuring was the beginning of my thinking outside the box. Regardless of what challenge might be put in front of me, I knew there was a solution. This eventually led to the unusual process of creating Vision Mapping in 1999, although I created a very basic concept to use while I was employed with the U.S. Federal Government long before this.
Not just a Vision Mapping Strategies Coach. You can probably “feel” my passion for Vision Mapping. I equally love coaching individuals and groups on a weekly basis. I focus a lot on the mapping strategies, because when you can visually see this datadump of your brain, you can then understand exactly where you are at this particular junction in your life.
The mapping gives you a visual surface that brings up many issues you may wish to address, such as understanding roadblocks and how to blast through them…or why you have procrastinated your dream or goal for a lengthy time. Maybe there are some items that need to be addressed while you are working on your plan.
Looking at your completed vision map, we can then work together – item by item — until you have manifested exactly what you visioned…or perhaps the vision will make some unexpected turns. This is what experienced and skillful coaching is all about. People and teams often get stuck on the “how” of something. My theory is that when someone is absolutely clear on the path, then the “hows” can take place.
Benefits of working with Vision Mapping Strategies — or weekly coaching: Okay, I’m smiling. We all seem to want to know why we should do something, like the old WINF model (what’s in it for me?). Well, you get to make us both very happy and content — me, because my reward is your success.
And you, because now you don’t have to waste any more time and money…waiting...for something to happen.You wake up energized and excited every day. You know exactly what your plan is and that by a specific date, you will be living your goal, your dream. You have time to spare for other activities because you know exactly what your plan is and there is time for everything. You don’t feel stressed wondering what you’re supposed to be doing now. You are relaxed and confident, the plan securely in your mind, knowing that you don’t have to do this alone because you have a passionate coach to guide you step by step. You act like the success you already are. You are inspired and motivated and know in your heart, mind and soul that you are being, and doing, exactly what you desire.
Regardless of who I am working with: Sales teams, lawyers, school administrators, doctors, high level executives, librarians, fire captains, men or women returning to work, career changers, persons getting divorced, dentists, teachers, couples who are retiring, stay-at-home mothers or fathers, travel agents, marketers, entrepreneurs etc. there is always a vision map with plans of action waiting to be discovered. The gift of Vision Mapping Strategies can be implemented regardless of the background, the journey moving forward or the ultimate desire.
We work together by entering into an honest and passionate dialogue which is diagrammed on large sheets of easel paper, one sheet after the other. We can do this in person, in Sedona, or your location, or through the computer using video conferencing or Skype any place in the world. If you wish to do this with a team, we can plan a fun and focused retreat. As steps from the past and present are uncovered, we can see a thread evolving which creates excitement about the plan-of-action to be. No one knows what this “plan” will be until everything is diagrammed, and almost by magic, one is guided to the perfect strategy to make the dream happen.
The first step is to contact me for a complimentary 20 minute appointment so that we can have a discussion. I want to ensure that I, or my team, are the best persons to help you create the best possible outcome for your needs. Then we will plan either a three-hour Vision Mapping Strategies session or make regular coaching appointments.
Vision + Clarity + Focus + Strategic Plan of Action = Success You can change this formula with different words but they all come to the same conclusion. If you don’t know where you’re going, you will end up exactly nowhere, wasting time and money, always struggling to manifest the goal or the dream or the vision.
A story of challenges and successes: I have had several careers. One of my biggest challenges was being a new Director of the Child Development Center for 350 children daily at Ft. Ord, CA (before the based was closed.) On my first “walk-through” of seven converted Army barracks buildings, I was shocked to see 40 toddlers in one of the buildings, running back and forth having a great time, with concerned caregivers just trying to keep them out of danger.
Not exactly sure what to say or do, I retreated to my office in another building and put my head down my desk wondering what I had ever gotten myself into! I desperately wanted to create spaces where caregivers were proud and happy with their jobs AND, simultaneously to develop a center where children would be nurtured, learn and be happy.
The first item on the list was to empower up to 150 caregivers, to activate pride in the important job they had. And so I created a center-wide training program for all of the employees. This was the beginning of a five year tenure which resulted in a model child development center. I was so ready to just quit several times, but I knew that many children, their parents and the staff depended on me to create a safe and joyous environment. I just kept going until the center felt complete.
My vocabulary did not contain the word quit, and it was this attitude that swept me into yet another new career after I resigned from government service. Next chapter? Create a successful record label from scratch, which I knew nothing about, but my partner, Richard, and I did just that — multimillion dollar sales in just a few short years. Well, that’s another whole story…..
Professional Certified Coach, through the International Coach Federation, since 1999.
Personal Success Coach, Entrepreneurial Coach, Business Consultant, Motivational Coach, Team facilitator
30 + years of award-winning business experience and corporate ownership have resulted in a unique blend of coaching, spirituality and inspiration to help people identify their dreams and goals, and to reach clarity – fast! I am passionate about helping others to reach the success they desire.
Writing includes:
“The Wisdom of Mary Magdalene” visionary card deck and book for contemporary living and inspiration. Mary Magdalene retreats focus on the The Heroes Journey, recognizing, that Mary, as each of us, are all heroes on our pilgrimage through life.
Author of “The Diaries of Avalon Rose — First Blush,” the first in a series of Avalon Rose stories that date back to the middle ages.
National columnist (formerly) with UPI’s (United Press International) www.ReligionandSpirituality.com website.
Coaching authors to self-publish the book within.
A motivational speaker, women’s leader, mentor and facilitator, I provide workshops and retreat programs in Sedona, the United States and Europe. I also offer individual coaching, teleclasses and team facilitation by myself or with my team. Before moving to Sedona, as co-owner and President of award-wining World Disc Productions, my staff and I grew the private award-winning record label to multimillion dollar sales in a few short years. Prior to this, my government career spanned from the Pentagon (Chief of Naval Operations research staff), and positions in Europe, to directing one of the world’s largest child development centers (350 children daily) at Ft. Ord, California.
Affiliations:
International Coach Federation
Powerful Women International Past President NAWBO (National Assn. of Women Business Owners), Sedona-Verde Valley 2006 – 2007
A personal note: I grew up in Portland, Maine, which gave me a very practical view of life. The various careers and international work have imbued me with an unusual blend of practicality, specific skills, vision, inspiration and a “can-do” attitude. There has never been a job that was too daunting to approach, nor a client with dreams or goals too challenging. From physicists to fire captains, I have co-created (with the client) clarity, focus and a passionate plan of action for every individual or group who has sought my expertise. All of my testimonials refer to unique abilities in moving people forward. Please call to schedule a complimentary session to see if I am the best fit for your needs. 928.284.2269
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