Stay at home moms, recently downsized or retired folks, returning vets, recovering attorneys all have one thing in common…

They’re hungry for ways to make money without a j-o-b.

If you’re bullish on self-employment, naturally think outside of the job box, and want to start or grow an existing coaching business doing what comes naturally, then in literally a few weeks you could be earning income as a licensed Profiting from Your Passions Career Coach.

I recently shared this short video with the 400+ people who’ve already expressed a keen interest in being a part of the next training.

You’ll discover the 3 key characteristics you absolutely must possess to effectively help others see ways to turn interests into income.

The video also answers to some of the most pressing questions received so far from the coach training survey.

And, you get to meet my dog Cokie Roberts. too!

Registration for the next Profiting from Your Passions Career Coach Training doesn’t open until next week.

Information truly can set your clients (and you!) free.

On this informational webinar, I’ll share 5 of my most frequently recommended resources.

These are the kinds of game changing resources that help my clients go from wishing they could make money without a job to doing it!

There’s a reason most people don’t know about these resources.

That’s why you’ll also discover 10 important ways in which Profiting from Your Passions career coaching differs from traditional career or life coaching.

Monday, January 23rd
12:00pm Eastern

Please understand that I want to be able to ensure I can adequately support everyone who registers. For that reason, spots are limited.

So if you feel called to help others to find their calling, I strongly suggest you sign up here to get your name on the “first in line” list for priority notification when the doors open sometime next week.

Katharine Graham said, “To love what you do and feel that it matters, how could anything be more fun?”

I’ve known Carrie for several years now… in fact, I was a guest expert on her very first Telesummit! Since then my respect for her and her work only continues to grow.

If you don’t know Carrie, AKA the Barefoot executive – she’s the busy work-from-home mom who exploded her business in a few short years by creating a loyal and enormous – and I do mean ENORMOUS – following.

And, now, so you can learn how to do the same she’s offering a free Teleseminar this Thursday (March 3rd) called “Fill Your Stadium.”

This is the first time Carrie has ever revealed these secrets.

Carrie is from Texas, so she does everything B-I-G – like ordering completely separate conference lines to pack as many people in on the call as possible.

But unless you register right away, I can’t promise you’ll get in – so mark your calendars and go right now to reserve your spot:

http://www.changingcourse.com/recommends/fillyourstadium

During this call, Carrie’s going to reveal…

* The secrets Justin Bieber, Disney and even the NFL use to “fill their stadiums”… and how you can use them starting right away! (And it won’t cost you anything!)

* Why you need to fill your “stadium” and start building a base of raving fans all looking to you – even BEFORE you have a product, package or service defined!

* How to overcome the excuses holding your business back today and instead focus like a laser on discovering exactly what you need to do to reach success!

* The #1 thing you need absolute clarity on before you can start “filling your stadium.”

* What you MUST understand about your fans in order to truly reach them at a deep, emotional level – creating a solid bond built on credibility and trust so they buy more and refer their friends to you.

* Why going for the fast sale with new fans can actually cost you money… easy proven ways to “romance” your customers into loving you long term.

And a whole lot more!

This is the first time Carrie has ever revealed these secrets. She tells me she ordered extra conference lines to pack as many in as possible. But unless you register right away, I can’t promise you’ll get in – so mark your calendars and go right now to reserve your spot:

http://www.changingcourse.com/recommends/fillyourstadium

Like I said, Carrie is the real deal.

If you want to get your message out to the world – and make money doing it – you don’t want to miss this!

Let’s face it, unless you’re independently wealthy, you can’t just up and quit your day job and be running your own profitable small business immediately. That’s why I love Suzanne Evan’s suggestion that you think of your job not as “job” but as your “business loan.”

Clearly it’s not always possible to get a really interesting “business loan” or that one that makes a difference in the world, especially in this economy. BUT that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try!

The way I see it you have two options:

Option 1: Find an interesting job to serve as your “business loan” while you grow your business on the side.

Option 2: Start a small side business to make up for having a less than interesting job.

Either way the first question of course is HOW do you want to make a difference?

What Does Making a Difference Mean to You?

I started out my professional career running diversity workshops because I had – and still have – a passion for social justice. I had one corporate gig but mostly I conducted training sessions on living and working with diverse populations on campus for residential assistants (RAs) at universities.

Because I was leading large workshops of 60-200 people, I got to touch a lot of lives. After 25 years, I occasionally run into a 40-something year old former RA who remembers my presentation, “What Glasses Are You Wearing?” and says it forever changed how they view the world. What a feeling!

If you share a passion for fostering a more diverse workplace, you don’t have to earn a doctoral degree as I did.

Cornell University’s Diversity Management and Certification Program is offered both at the New York campus as well as via a satellite program in Boston (the Boston one begins in February). Both programs include classes like strategic diversity recruiting and running effective diversity councils in organizations.

Keep Your Day Job and Make a Difference on the Side

I put myself through college the way a lot of young people do, by waitressing. One wild summer my sister Susan and I worked at the then famous Thompson’s Clam Bar in Harwichport, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. (One of these days I’ll scan a photo of us in our red sailor dresses!)

What does this have to do with making a difference?

Thompson’s has long been closed. However, in a very creative move, a company called Cape Cast is taking film footage of venues like this and selling them as a way to raise money. In this case, the funds will go to the local historical society.

That got me thinking about how anyone who loves film editing could start a small side business pulling together old footage for fundraising purposes for any kind of worthy cause.

Find a beloved former location – preferably one that attracted thousands of people – then start digging around for people who are still around who may have old photos or home movies.

The possibilities here are endless. And, best of all, you don’t have to quit your j-o-b to start this kind of profit center.

Join a Non-Profit

Again, if you must have a boss and co-workers, in my experience the kind of people who are drawn to work in non-profit organizations are different than those in the corporate world. And depending on the organization, of course, the hours are more reasonable as well.

You could start by doing a search in your own area of non-profits whose work speaks to you – like an animal shelter or organizations that serve people with cancer.

Or you can search online. Idealist.org has a searchable database of nearly 58,000 non-profits in 165 countries where you’ll find job postings, volunteer opportunities, events, etc. Plus, there’s a directory to promote your products or consulting services to non-profits, a library of inspiring articles, and lots more. And the site can be accessed in English, Spanish, and French. OpportunityKnocks.org is another site specializing in job postings in the non-profit world. Two listings that caught my eye were: Program Associate at the Christiansen Fund

This organization funds the arts, environmental conservation, and education locally (Bay area) and internationally. Since 2002, they’ve focused mostly on “biocultural diversity” described as the intersection of people, landscape, culture and ecology.

Okay this one requires an advanced degree (or past experience), still I love knowing these small non-profits are out there doing important work. And you never know – they may have other openings down the road! To open doors faster, volunteer to take on a project or otherwise help out.

The other cool opening was for a Screenwriting Assistant at UCLA. It’s not focused on making a difference per se. However, it certainly could be lead in that direction if you go on to make socially conscious films. Either way, it’s a great way to break into screenwriting and get great benefits at the same time!

Start Your Own Non-Profit Just because you can’t save the world doesn’t mean you can’t make a difference. And starting a non-profit organization doesn’t happen overnight. On the other hand, it’s not the impossible dream you might think it is!

Here again Idealist.org has lots of information on how to start a non-profit. And the Foundation Center offers lots of free workshops on grant writing and a monthly subscription service listing grants available to artists, researchers, and others.

One non-profit on my mind a lot these days is that co-founded by my friend Felice Yeskel. I met Felice when she was admitted to the Social Justice Education at the University of Massachusetts shortly before I graduated.

Felice grew up working class and wanted to find a way to use her degree to facilitate cross-class dialogue. So she joined forces with another UMass alumn named Jenny Ladd. As an heir to the Standard Oil fortune, Jenny grew up on the complete other end of the class spectrum. Together, this unlikely pair founded a training company called Class Action.

One of my favorite stories is of Felice conducting a workshop at some elite prep school like Andover Academy. When a few of the faculty balked at the need to talk about social class at all, Felice replied, “Oh I’m sorry, I thought since you are training future leaders, you might like to learn about the people they’ll be leading.” It was a light bulb moment for these faculty members.

Sadly, Felice passed away Sunday night after a two year battle with cancer. With the impending snow storm here in the Northeast the funeral was hastily moved to Monday. Although most people, myself included, did not learn of Felice’s passing until 8:30 am. By 2:00 over 300 people had packed into the Jewish Community Center to honor her life and legacy.

There are many ways to make a difference. But it always starts with one small step. And as I always say, changing course may not always be easy – but it is worth it!

If you think it might help you advance your dream of working at what you love , I invite you to join me next weekend January 22-23 for a Virtual “Work at What You Love” Weekend Workshop.

Because the entire workshop will happen live by phone, you don’t even have to leave your home in order to come together with up to 200 others from around the world who share your dream of making a living doing what you love.

I’m seeing it as a chance where, together, you can take a giant, collective leap forward all in a single weekend. And when you see how affordable this gathering is, you’ll understand why this opportunity truly is a “no brainer.”

Learn how you can be a part of it at http://www.changingcourse.com/nobrainerretreat.htm

Andrew and Valerie

I’m delighted to invite you to join me on Monday, March 1 at 9:00pm Eastern (6:00pm Pacific) as I talk with Andrew Lock about the latest webinar technology.

Andrew is the presenter of the popular WebTV show, “Help! My Business Sucks!” which you may have seen (if not, check it out at www.HelpMyBusiness.com, it’s the #1 show on iTunes for entrepreneurs) and he’s developed an extraordinary system for creating, distributing, and promoting WebTV shows in any niche.

Discover how a WebTV show can help you:

• Fast track the process of getting people to know, like and trust you, and ultimately they’ll be MUCH more inclined to buy from you as a result.
• Establish yourself as THE expert authority in your niche.
• Get instant celebrity status.
• Attract lucrative speaking engagements.
• Make a lot of money!
• Position you and your business as the FIRST professional, episodic WebTV show in your market.

…and it’s all MUCH easier than you think. Join Andrew and I on Monday March 1, 2010 at 9:00pm EST. The webinar system only allows 250 people max, and I’m expecting it to fill up fast. Actually, with Andrew and I registered already, that leaves 248 spots now!

Claim your spot here, now: http://budurl.com/valerieyoungwebinar

By the way, if you’re unfamiliar with webinars, don’t worry it’s really simple. After you register, you’ll be sent a link to a website just for the event. Click on that link at the designated time and you’ll see the entire presentation LIVE on your own computer screen, just like magic, and you’ll also hear both Andrew and I, too.

Please join me for this special event, I know you’ll benefit from it. Note, there are no plans to record this event (sorry) so you must register to attend live.

P.S. Here’s what other people had to say about this webinar (the exact same content that you’ll be getting access to):

“What a great webinar. I have your course, I’ve read it many times, I also saw you speak at The New Media Expo, and I STILL find new information every time you share.” ~ Jim Hawks

“I met Andrew at (Yanik Silver’s) Underground Seminar #4. He’s awesome. I followed what he told me and I’ve already increased sales by $20,000 a month.”
~ John Jakabosky

“Wow – talk about over delivering, Andrew held nothing back.”
~ Terry Kozlowski

“Andrew just delivered so much free content that I got more in 90 minutes than in programs where I’ve paid $500-$1000.” ~ Carrie Knupp

“I appreciated the clear, uncomplicated directions.” ~ Christine Romano

“Awesome session, thank you, thank you, thank you.” ~ Gayla Kilbride

“I was very surprised that almost all the information presented was information I’d never heard before.” ~ Kip Bell

Don’t delay in registering http://budurl.com/valerieyoungwebinar while there’s still time!

But I’m also smart enough to recognize a GIFT when I see one.

What I mean is — you and I both know what you desperately want…

You want to work at what you love…

You want to know the work you do matters…

You want to enjoy the control and freedom of being your own boss…

And of course you want the financial rewards that come when you learn how to profit from your passion…

You already have the desire. That’s not the problem.

The problem is time. Between the demands of your job-job, your home, your family, it’s hard to work on your dream.

I know because I used to be exactly where you are. Commuting 90 miles a day, coming home so fried all I could do was plop in front of the television.

I get it.

And that’s where my crazy idea and your gift comes in…

Millions of people are stuck at home because of today’s big snowstorm. Maybe you’re one of them. If so, that means you got something (besides snow) dumped in your lap — the gift of time.

Not only do you suddenly have this golden chunk of time to invest in figuring out how you’re going to actually create that new more satisfying, balanced life — I’m going to take you by the hand and SHOW YOU HOW.

I know it’s crazy because it’s so last minute. But I’ve decided to carve out time today to hold a very impromptu Teleclass for all of my reader’s at ChangingCourse.com to help you advance your dream.

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AND YOU’RE INVITED
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Please join me TODAY, February 10 at 4:00 PM EST for:

“10 Steps To Escape The Job World And Create The Life You REALLY Want”

You’ll discover the EXACT STEPS I took to transition from that insane commute to my high stress corporate job to doing work — and having a life — I truly love.

I’m talking about a life where you get to do what you want… how you want… when you want.

It’s insane enough that I’m putting on a Teleclass that starts in just a few hours from now.

But that’s not the only insane part. Next to “time”, the second biggest excuse I hear for not pursuing a dream is money.
Well be prepared to be officially “excuse-less.”

Because today’s Teleclass is only TEN BUCKS. At $10 this course is itself a gift.

There’s no time to waste. I can only accommodate 250 people.

If you want to be on the LIVE call register now. That way you can start applying the steps the minute the call ends.

Don’t worry if you miss the call. When you register, you’ll automatically receive the audio recording within 24 hours so you can listen at your convenience.

Go here to register now:

http://ChangingCourse.com/10stepscall

To your dreams,

Valerie Young
Dreamer in Residence

http://ChangingCourse.com

P.S. A dream is a terrible thing to waste. Please don’t miss this chance to discover 10 practical, doable steps you need to take to go from having a boss to being your own boss.

Your first step to freedom starts at 4:00 EST TODAY FOR ONLY $10. Frankly you’d be insane not to take advantage of these twin gifts of time and money.

Here’s the registration link again:

http://ChangingCourse.com/10stepscall

Valerie Young
Dreamer in Residence
ChangingCourse.com

How many times did you hear that question when you were a kid?

Back then, it really didn’t matter too much what you said… you could say you wanted to grow up to be a ballerina or a major league ball player or the "ice cream man" and ride around in an ice cream truck all day.

At age 5 or 8 or 11, no one took these career leanings too seriously. That is until you got a bit older. At which point the idea that you were serious about being a ballerina or a ballplayer or the ice cream man was probably met with a lot of resistance from most of the adults in your life.

People told you to put away your silly ideas about being "happy" and just get a "good job."

So everyone from your guidance counselor to your mother swayed you toward being a teacher or an engineer or an executive. There’s just one problem. You’re miserable.

And sadly, you’re not alone. As Benjamin Disraeli once said, "Most people will die with their music still in them."

But, what if the most "real" thing you can do is to do work that reflects your authentic self? To find a way to actually live your life on your own terms?

What if what you really need to do is to get "unreal."

After all, as Will Smith reminds us, "Being realistic is the most commonly traveled road to mediocrity." Is that what you really want?  

I mean you only have this one life. And how you live it is up to you.

Perhaps you’ve buried your dreams for so long that you don’t even know what they are any more…

Or, maybe you already know what you love to do, but you just haven’t figured out how to make money doing it…

Either way, I’d like to help.

You see, I’ve helped literally thousands of people answer these same questions for themselves.

In my coaching practice, I obviously work with people on a one-to-one basis. These are 90-minute laser brainstorming events. I call them "laser" sessions because I have a laser-like focus on my client and how he or she can take one or more of the things they love to do and turn it into one or multiple profit centers.

Some people prefer having the time to delve in more deeply and thrive on the energy of a group. Over the last 15 years I’ve run seminars from coast to coast called "Work at What You Love."

Here you’re looking at upwards of 150 people coming together in big hotel ballroom seeking answers to the question, "What do I love to do — and how can I make money doing it?"

Being able to spend concentrated time with one person is great because it really is all about helping them in a highly focused and personalized way.

And yet, there is really nothing quite like a room buzzing with the energy of dozens and dozens of aspiring entrepreneurs. Everyone learning together and encouraging one another’s dreams. It’s an amazing time.

But here’s the thing…

Everyone at my big seminars learn a ton.
But what they don’t get is lots of time with me.

As fun and energizing as these big workshops are, when the group gets over even 25 people, there’s really no practical way for me to connect with and work intensely with people on a really personal, individual level.

That is until now! Drum roll please…

After much "noodling" in my head, I finally came up with a way we can both have it all.

"Intensive Time And Personalized Coaching With Me
PLUS The Energy, Excitement, And Support Of
Like-Minded Souls Who, Like Me, Are Raring To
Help You Finally Discover AND Profit From Your Passion"

Want to know what I’ve cooked up for you? Click here to learn more. But don’t wait because my big idea is happening really soon!

ChangingCourse.com/retreat.htm

To your dreams,

Valerie Young
Dreamer in Residence
http://ChangingCourse.com

P.S. George Eliot wrote, "It’s never too late to be what you might have been." Isn’t it time you finally made the commitment to discover the work you were meant to do? CLICK HERE NOW to learn how.

Alex Mandossian

I’m not one to throw around big promises like “Turn your annual income into your monthly income.” But I met a guy who, through much trial and error and hard work, has successful managed to do just that… and quite a bit more.

His name is Alex Mandossian. And in less than three years, he was able to turn his annual income into a MONTHLY income… all through the revenue-generating power of his telephone.

That’s impressive. Equally impressive, though, is what Alex has to offer other entrepreneurs who, like me, love teaching but hate selling. He made his fortune because he figured out that it’s a lot easier to educate customers than to try to “sell” them. And it’s a lot more profitable too.

Over the past 12 years, Alex has helped his clients generate over $203 million in sales. And he’s agreed to share what he’s learned with you.

Be My Special “VIP” Guest

On Thursday, December 3rd Alex will
reveal time-proven Teleseminar secrets that can dramatically boost my sales and profits WITHOUT spending a dime more on advertising or promotional costs in a live training call at 9:00pm Eastern.

By the end of this call, you will have access to…

• The 8 unique advantages Teleseminars have over traditional marketing methods

• The 7 embarrassing mistakes marketers make when conducting their Teleseminars

• The 4 case studies of how authors, coaches, entrepreneurs and independent professionals have turned Teleseminars into “stand-alone” profit centers

And of course much, much more …

If you hate selling, but love teaching or bringing on guest speakers or otherwise using the power of Teleseminars to grow your business, grab your seat before it’s gone.

Claim your $79 discount and register for only $20 using VIP Discount Code: AM3964

Click Here to Register: ChangingCourse.com/recommends/teleseminarsecrets

Full Disclosure: If you follow a link that includes the words “ChangingCourse.com/recommends,” and you then decide to purchase something from that expert/company, Changing Course earns a referral fee. To learn more about the Changing Course Seal of Approval Policy click here.

FREE $97 BONUS!

The first 200 people to register will also receive Alex’s new “Insiders Guide to Teleseminar Profits for Independent Professionals.”

If the idea of turning your annual income into your monthly income seems like way too much to money to be believable then try thinking in more modest terms like doubling your income. Is that worth 90 minutes of your time?

Alex only teaches this unique training once a year and on Thursday, December 3rd you’ll get to eavesdrop on one of the biggest and most important Teleseminars of the year. If you have a schedule conflict, then get registered anyway because Alex gave me his word that he’d record the call and make it available Friday, December 4th.

Here’s the link again: ChangingCourse.com/recommends/teleseminarsecrets

In the last issue of the
Changing Course Newsletter, I introduced you to my friend, Coach Pat Beith, and the informative videos he’s created on how to make money running sports camps.

Pat has been sharing this information with you freely and has held nothing back. It really is valuable information that you can take immediately and use it to grow your own business, no matter what type of camp you put on.

If you missed these information-rich videos, you can still watch them. Here are the four videos Pat shared last week:

Video 1: The Down Economy Equalizer

Video 2: Sports Conspiracy Theory 

Video 3: Super Secret Headquarters, Making Money, and Almost Getting Arrested

Video 4: The Most Overlooked Way to Grow Your Sports Camps

Pat just confirmed this morning that he’ll be releasing his complete Sports Camp Empire program tomorrow at noon. This is the first time it’s been available in this format.

If you (or someone you know) love sports and are looking to create an income stream running sports camps, you really want to check this out. They have covered all the details and are providing you with all the tools you’ll need to make this a reality.

In this in depth program, you’ll learn things like how to…

• talk to coaches and get referrals

• create additional revenue streams from your sports camp

• build in retention with your athletes so they’ll come back
  year after year

• create your Web site and take orders online

• use the right words on your Web site to make the most sales

And that’s just on the DVDs! Then, there’s a binder with over 500 pages of information and checklists giving you all the advanced strategies you need to make your camp as successful as possible.

The program will be available tomorrow at noon. And, with interest from over 40,000 people, I know it will sell out fast. And Pat’s put together some fast action bonuses for the first 75 who order − AMAZING bonuses like a live webinar with professional baseball trainer Paul Reddick, a personal review of your marketing copy, a critique of your Web site, a 20 minute emergency consultation phone call, free promotion and more. You won’t want to miss these!

But don’t take my word for it, listen to Pat as he describes everything included in this program (and the great bonus items)

ChangingCourse.com/recommends/sportscamp

The great Muhammad Ali once said, “Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them — a desire, a dream, a vision.”

If you dream of creating a place where athletes can excel and grow, you really won’t want to miss this opportunity! 

To your dreams,

Valerie Young
Dreamer in Residence
http://ChangingCourse.com

P.S. He’s got several other bonuses after the fast acting 75, including a bonus from yours truly… that’s how much I believe in this program. I think it can make a difference in the lives of many entrepreneurs as well as students. And Pat guarantees the program. If you don’t make your money back, simply return it for 100% refund! Here’s the link again:

http://ChangingCourse.com/recommends/sportscamp

Valerie with Jeff Walker

One of the very best ways to be an entrepreneur yourself is to learn from people who have done it themselves. That’s why I really want you to meet marketing guru (and I’m happy to say new friend) Jeff Walker. Jeff not only introduced me to marketing techniques that have – and I am not exaggerating here – literally doubled my income, he also happens to be one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet.

One of his most inspiring success stories is about a guy named John who put his family in debt (we’re talking food stamps here) in his quest to make and market a board game. John was a success at making the game. It was the selling part that bombed. That is, until he met Jeff…

I could go on and on about how Jeff’s product launch system not only inspired me to finally stop “thinking” about launching my Outside the Job Box Career Consultant Training Program and actually DO IT – but was THE key to me making a little over $80,000 in about a week.

There is obviously more to this story. But since you can go hear my whole “Lakeside Product Launch” story at ChangingCourse.com/productlaunchformula.htm, I want to stick to what all this has to do with you…

Jeff’s marketing training program has helped hundreds of regular people just like you launch their own small businesses in such diverse niches as health food, knitting, horse training, even a business coaching in Poland. And, like you, the overwhelming majority had no previous marketing experience… and I do mean NONE.

Each one did four and five figure product launches using the same marketing strategies. You can use the same formula to market a service, a workshop, a conference, a book, a CD, or just about any other kind of product -your own or someone else’s.

I know because I’ve met and talked with at least 50 of these now successful entrepreneurs in person. The overwhelming majority had no previous marketing experience… and I do mean NO EXPERIENCE.

Today, Jeff is opening the doors for the latest version of his Product Launch Formula. When he released this program last March, they had to shut it down in only 36 hours.

I don’t want you to miss out and have to wait another seven to 12 months. If you are really serious about jumpstarting your business and becoming successful faster, then I highly recommend you get a head start by signing up to watch some case studies of real people (like me!) who have used Jeff’s program.

If you either have a business with a Web site, or you have an idea for one, but you HATE MARKETING, then I highly recommend Jeff’s program. He’s giving away some great free content including his new Product Launch Blueprint video. Sign up to watch it now at ChangingCourse.com/recommends/plf

P.S. Someone asked a good question on the about launching a business in a down economy. If you have the same concern, you can read my reply there.

On this same economic note, members of the Fast Track/Changing Course Club Community can log in to listen to my November Opportunity Hour Teleclass. One of the things I talk about is how smart entrepreneurs can turn these tough economic times into even more ways to serve customers and grow your business in the process.