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Join Me and a Very Small Group
of Change Seekers for
"Work At
What You Love"
An Intimate
Workshop & Retreat for
People Who Want to
Profit From Their Passions
This Fall in
Peaceful
Montague, Massachusetts
NEW DATE:
November 12-14th, 2010
(8 People Maximum)
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Discover the
powerful secrets to turning almost any passion into a money-making small
business ...
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Work
one-on-one with an acclaimed expert to define your calling... overcome the
obstacles... and begin to take the leap from having a boss to being your own
boss...
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Give yourself
the time and space you need to tune out the "noise" of your world as it is
and tune into your wildest dreams...
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Walk away with
your own step-by-step plan to make your dream of working at what you love a
reality and the ongoing peer support to follow through...
Dear Change Seeker,
What if you could do work
you really love.
Whether that's making
beautiful objects or helping disadvantaged kids or showing people how to
cook more nutritious food or getting paid to travel.
Maybe you think it's too
late. Maybe you believe that you've somehow missed your chance to work at
something you really love and that... well... "you're not getting any
younger."
Nonsense.
As George
Eliot wrote, "You're never too old to be what you might have been."
Just because you're all
grown up, that doesn't mean you can't "change course" to work at what you
love.
I'll even show you how.
If you are ready to FINALLY
figure out how to work at what you love -- without a job-job -- then join me
this November for an amazing weekend workshop and retreat for people who
want to profit from their passions called
Work At What You Love.
"When You Finally Take Steps In The
Direction Of Your Dreams,
Some Amazing Things Start To Happen"
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Testimonials
Before I tell you about the
workshop let me quickly introduce myself. In case you don't know me, I'm
Valerie Young. And for 15 years now I've been the "Dreamer in Residence" at
ChangingCourse.com.
Since I abandoned my
corporate cubicle and my 90-mile-day commute to launch Changing Course I've
gotten to do some pretty cool things...
...like being invited to
speak at a conference in Panama for people who are passionate about living
and working in another country...
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Valerie with
Sir Richard Branson
Valerie with
Gary Vaynerchuck
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Barbara Winter, Valerie Young, Barbara Sher |
...speaking at a workshop
Paris to a workshop for people who want to get paid to travel...
...meeting and actually
brainstorming with some amazing entrepreneurs like billionaire Sir Richard
Branson of Virgin Airlines and Gary Vaynerchuck author of Crush It: Why
Now is the Best Time to Cash in on Your Passion...
... collaborating with two
amazing women in the career change world -- best selling authors and friends
Barbara Sher and Barbara Winter
...being interviewed by
such publications as The Wall Street Journal, Inc. More, Kiplinger's,
Woman's Day, Redbook, Glamour (UK), Psychology Today, The Chicago Tribune,
The Globe & Mail, and many more...
...being offered a
six-figure book deal from Crown Publishing/Random House for my upcoming
book, "The Confidence Project"
Best of all, I get to live
life on my own terms.
I live and work in my own
home, I work hard. But I also work when and where I want... all while
enjoying my serene view.
It has been an incredible
journey.
But none of this would have happened if I hadn't first tuned
into what I truly love to do.
Today, I do work that gives
me tremendous satisfaction and living a life fully on my own terms. And I
want you to, too. However, in order to do that you need to first ask the
right questions. Like...
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Work is
one thing... but what do I want my life to look like?
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I know
what everyone else thinks I should do, but what do *I* love to do?
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What
kinds of things happily grab and hold my attention so that time
seems to fly?
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What
gives me a sense of satisfaction and purpose?
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Maybe you already know what
you love to do, you just haven't figured out how to make money doing it. Or
maybe you're still in the exploring stage. Either way, I'd like to help.
You see, I've helped
literally thousands of people answer these questions same questions for
themselves. And now I'd like to help you to do the same.
Over the last decade and a
half, I've conducted dozens of seminars all on the theme of discovering and
profiting from your passion. I love a room buzzing with the energy of a
hundred-plus aspiring entrepreneurs.
In the past, upwards of 150
people have come together in some hotel ballroom or another intent on
figuring out, "What do I love to do and how can I make money doing it?"
Everyone who attends my big seminars learns a ton. But what they DON'T
get is tons of time with me.
As fun and energizing as
these big workshops are, when the group gets to be 50 or 100 people, there's
really no practical way for me to connect with and work intensely with
people on an individual level.
That is until now...
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"The
workshop was a most amazing opportunity to benefit from
Valerie's knowledge, resources, love of helping others and her
genuine love of her gift to help others succeed in a life they
never could have dreamed possible."
~ Gloria Prentiss | |
Personalized Help in An Intimate Setting
Over
three days in November I will bring a very small group
of people together for
Work At What You Love Workshop and Retreat for People Who Want to
Profit From Their Passions.
Your journey will begin
before you ever leave home. That's because you are going to start off
walking the same path as my private clients do.
You see
one reason I intentionally keep the group small is that prior to the group
workshop, you will have the opportunity to experience a personalized, one
hour laser brainstorming session with me. This is where I take my 15 years
of experience helping people profit from their passions and apply all that
know-how directly to you and your specific gifts and interests.
I call them "laser"
sessions because I have a laser like focus on my client and how they can
take one or more of the things they love to do and turn it into a
income-generating small business.
As soon as you sign up, you'll receive instructions on how to prepare for
your individual
"profiting from your passions"
consulting session. You'll be given the exact tools you need to zero in on
the kinds of things that make you happiest.
And
because you and I will have spent an entire hour together prior to the
workshop, you and your passions will be on my radar screen before
you even arrive.
When I'm
out walking my dog, I'll be thinking about you and your situation. If I see
something online or have a conversation with someone I think can help you,
I'll take note of that as well.
Give Your Dreams the Attention They Deserve
It's tough to take the time out to think about yourself when you already
feel as if you're caught between a "clock" and a hard place.
But there is a solution: Get away from all those distractions and
demands so you can give your dreams the attention they deserve. You know,
most people spend more time planning a two-week vacation than they do
figuring out what they really want their lives to look like.
Getting away will force you to take time out to think about your ideal
life... in a setting that encourages big dreams.
It's a chance to clear your
mind. Walk in nature. Reflect on what matters. To clear away the confusion
and the clutter so you can really hear those inner voices that
desperately want to be heard. The one's that say, "Yes, go this way!"
You see, as important as
"what" will happen at this unique workshop and retreat, is "where" it will
be happening. When life is going at 15o miles an hour it's hard to think
clearly...
The Ideal Place to Start Simplifying and Slowing
Down
Rather than sit in some
windowless hotel meeting room, you will explore your inner calling while you
relax in my living room with a cup of tea, enjoy the view, and converse with
a very small group of like-minded souls.
I'll be hosting the workshop portion of this retreat in my uniquely designed
"Greek-style" home here in Montague, Massachusetts. Montague is at the
foothills of the Berkshires in what's known as the Pioneer Valley of western
Massachusetts. Just 90 minutes from Boston and three hours from New York.
Though close to civilization (and some fabulous restaurants), it feels a
world apart. I'm certain you'll find it one of the most memorable places
you'll ever have the pleasure of enjoying.
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"Thanks so much for graciously
inviting us into your home for the weekend. I'm sure I'm speaking for everyone when I say
that this was a truly special, life-altering gathering in more
ways than one. Thank you again for helping us to clarify our
goals so that we returned with a much better picture in our
heads as to what we need to do next." ~ Serena Lee | |
The landscape exudes calm and quiet and can't help but remind you of an era
when the world was simpler...and life was slower.
My
daily walking road
Even Cokie enjoys the serenity
It's the ideal setting for a workshop and retreat meant to focus, in part,
on just those things... simplifying, slowing down, balancing life...
Perch yourself where you have a view, and drink in the palpable sense of
possibility.
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"What a freakin' weekend! Special thanks to you Valerie for
opening your home... I was mesmerized by the snow, cows, space
and the tranquility it affords... and for creating such an
environment where we all felt safe enough to be ourselves. Not
easy to do. I woke this morning with brain poppin' ideas."
~ Kathleen | |
And, if you choose, you can
even go for a walk along a nearby country road. Whether you decide to stroll
or simply sit and relax, there is nothing quite like being in nature to
enable long-repressed dreams to rise to the surface.
This is your chance to get
away from the "noise" of your life as it is today.
The moment you arrive,
you'll experience the relief of knowing you're with people who get you.
People who don't think you're just a some "crazy dreamer." You'll be with
people who support you and your dream and who want you to succeed -- and you
them...
That's what the
Work At What You Love
workshop and retreat is all about.
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"The workshop exceeded my
expectations. The opportunity to work and brainstorm with the
group was invaluable. The experience was worth a WHOLE lot more
than what I invested. Valerie's a powerhouse loaded with ideas,
great resources and innovation."
~ Cynthia Isaac | |
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The Insight, Expert Guidance, and Tools You Need
To
Discover How to Profit from Your Passion
This will be like no
ordinary "class" you've ever taken. It's a workshop and a retreat in every
sense of those words. This is your chance to really roll-up your sleeves and
figure out what you want to do. And it's also about being in a relaxed,
no-pressure setting where you can just "be."
The format will consist of
a series of highly-focused individual exercises, small group discussions,
brief presentations on key passion discovery concepts by me. Plus, we'll
take a few "entrepreneurial field trips" where you can meet and learn from
regular people just like you who have already actively profiting from their
passion.
Plus, once you register for
the Work at What
You Love, you
will automatically receive invaluable resources that will help you fast
track your dream of making a living without a job.
Your
downloadable kit includes:
 Find Your Calling
If
you haven't yet found the work you were meant to do, you'll find this
resource an invaluable guide. It shows you not only how others have come to
find their life's work... but how you can do it, too. (As seen on Amazon --
$24.95 value)
The 10 Steps to Escaping the Job World and
Creating the Life You Really Want Personal Planner
 Your 127-page Personal Planner includes
all sorts of useful tools for getting your new life off the ground a
Business Plan template, a Multiple Income Stream worksheet, a worksheet
outlining the 10 different places to look for support so you can put
together your personal Dream Team... and much, much more... ($35.00 value)
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Advice from Real People Who Are Living Their Dream
(This Audio set is over a $99 value)
 This dream-affirming and idea-provoking
set features over a dozen engaging entrepreneurs who share with you their
hard-earned advice, including...
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A
woman with absolutely no experience as an inventor who successfully brought
not one but two handy product ideas to market.
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A former nursing home executive who tapped a family recipe he
brought from his native Nigeria and now makes and sells to gourmet shops and
restaurants.
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A talented artist who after struggling with low self-esteem
discovered the lucrative world of art licensing. Today she is a working
artist who gets paid to have her work reproduced on anything from gift bags,
to coffee mugs and has recently licensed her own line of inspirational
jewelry.
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A woman bringing in an amazing $70,000 a year as an animal
communicator
At the Work At
What You Love Workshop Retreat
you get the tools, time, and support you need to hone in on what really
makes you happy.
Happy is one thing. But making money doing what makes
you happy is quite another.
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"I recommend Valerie's
retreat to anyone who wants to take a concentrated time to
brainstorm with like minded people who want to learn how to
monetize their passions. Sharing ideas and keeping in touch with
a small group keeps a person focused and does let their dreams
and passions fade away. I recommend this retreat to anyone who
is serious about taking their passions to the next level."
~ Paul McNeill, Yonkers, NY | |
Leave With Practical Money-Making Ideas
I have been doing this work
long enough to know that people don't move forward if they don't know "how."
That's why we're going to make time to drill down to the "nitty gritty" of
turning your interests into actual income.
You'll get the answers to
those burning "how to" questions. Like "How do I get a syndicated radio
show?" or "How do I start a summer camp?" or "What would I charge to help
people learn how to talk to their teenagers?" or "How do I get credibility
or a track record if I've never done this before?"
I'm not talking theory
here. Like I said, this workshop is a hands-on, hop on the internet, pick up
the phone, or do whatever it takes to find the answers you need.
And because I'm
intentionally keeping the group size small, you are guaranteed to get all
the personalized attention you and your dreams deserve. You'll get to tap my
immense repertoire of money-making ideas and resources and you'll benefit
from the collective brain power of the other people in the group.
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"Valerie is an insightful,
fabulous "ideator", virtually unlimited resources at fingertips
or "how-to's" to find, non-judgmental, good listener, great
coach/advisor. My pursuit of my dreams will bring immense
satisfaction & "release" of self-expression (via a number of
creative vehicles) which have been restrained within the
corporate environment!" ~Judith Gintz | |
Meet, Learn from, and Be Inspired By People
Who Are Already Profiting From Their Passion
How often do you actually sit down and really talk to someone who has
already figured out how to profit from their passion? If you have then you
know that the excitement they feel about their business can be positively
contagious!
Over the course of the weekend, you'll have the chance to meet with at least
one local entrepreneur. Of course, schedules are subject to change. But,
just to give you an idea, here's a sampling of the kinds of entrepreneurs
I've already been talking to about meeting with the
Work At What You Love
participants.
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A local man who has successfully combined his love for travel with
his love of community -- both local and global...
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A successful
artist who's mantra is, "I love what I do and do what I love." No wonder...
she gets to chat with customers and paint at her gallery and working studio
in a restored 1834 mill...
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A career and
executive coach who got tired of hopping on plane to meet with his corporate
clients and instead found a way to get them to come to him...
One thing all these inspired entrepreneurs share in common is their
commitment to not simply "think" about living their ideal life, but to make
it happen.
That's what you're going to
do. I don't want you to just discover your passion... I want you to DO
something with it! That's why I'm going to make sure that you leave the
Work At What You Love workshop retreat with two essential
things...
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You'll Walk Away With a Plan and With
the Ongoing Support to Follow Through on It
Dreams require action.
Sometimes though it can feel daunting to know where's the best place to
begin. With my assistance we'll map out the very steps required to get you
from here to there.
There's something else that sets this workshop and retreat apart from
others...
I know what it's like to get all pumped up only to get discouraged once you
return home. So I won't just leave you to your own devices once the program
is over. For eight weeks after you head back home, you'll have the option of
continuing to have weekly "get-togethers" by telephone with your fellow
attendees.
And to make sure everyone in your "dream team" gets equal air time, you'll
get all the instructions you need to help one another stay focused,
productive, and on-track.
You'll get moral support, share ideas, and benefit from the
confidence-boosting enthusiasm your team members will offer. Barbara Sher
developed the concept of a Success Team because, as she puts it, "Isolation
is the greatest dream killer of them all. Nobody gets what they love
alone..."
As part of a dream team, the odds are much higher that you'll follow through
on your dream...
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"This retreat was a
monumental experience for me. Valerie provided an unusual
opportunity to brainstorm at her home in a beautiful, tranquil
setting and shared with us a systematic, five-step process for
developing and implementing a dream plan. Sharing insights with
other team participants in this private setting enriched the
experience tremendously. I can't believe how much I learned!
I left feeling inspired, more
confident and finally ready to move forward with the right tools
to make my dreams a reality. I am very particular and a
life-long learner, Ivy educated. You cannot put a price tag on
this experience! Thanks again, Valerie."
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"When I think about the value
received for the money invested I'd say it was worth a WHOLE lot more!!"
~ Cynthia Isaac | |
Treat Yourself to a Relaxing, Fun, and
Highly Practical Get Away...
I may
live in the country but the Hartford/Springfield airport is just under an
hour away, Boston is 90 minutes east, and I'm only 3 hours from New York
City.
There are
numerous accommodations nearby at a range of prices.
Click on
the travel and lodging link for a list of several fine bed & breakfasts and
area hotels where you can stay. Many are within a 8-15 mile radius of my
home including a modest but nice motel where you can get a room for $75-$99
a night.
All
breakfasts and a special Saturday night celebration gourmet dinner are all
included.
When you
arrive at my home you'll be greeted with a delicious continental breakfast
with plenty of fresh fruit.
For lunch
we'll caravan one mile to the funky and delicious
The Lady Killigrew cafe located in a restored mill along side a
roaring brook. This place is a haven for entrepreneurs. When you're there
you'll understand that life really is too short not to be working however...
and wherever you want!
Saturday night is when we
all gather for a fabulous gourmet dinner. The exact venue will be determined
based on proximity to where most participants are staying.
What I
can tell you for sure that on Saturday night we will celebrate at one of
these fabulous local restaurants -
The Night Kitchen,
The Blue Heron, or
Ristorante Dipalo. I've even
invited the owners to drop by the table and offer some advice on what it
really takes to change course!
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"I
can't tell you how much I benefited from this last weekend.
Certainly my life would have been far smaller if I hadn't
attended. I was ready and I got what I needed and far more than
I could have hoped. Your gracious hospitality and gourmet food
fest added the finishing touches. And this Success Team for the
journey yet to come is priceless." ~ Gail B. Alaska | |
The Highly Personalized Nature of This Retreat
Means Spots Are Extremely Limited
 Since the workshop portion is being in my home, I hope you
understand that I can only accommodate 8 people comfortably.
I've offered this workshop
only three times before. I knew that with only 8 spots there would be a lot
of interest.
Even I was surprised when
all three previous retreats completely sold out in a matter of weeks!
If the idea of loving what
you do appeals to you, the way I see it... here are your options: You can
keep plodding along week after week hoping that inspiration will somehow,
someway suddenly strike and in a flash your calling will be revealed.
Or, you can make a promise
to yourself right here, right now to take the first bold step on behalf of
your dreams. In other words, make a commitment to yourself to do whatever it
takes to discover what it is you truly want to do.
I hope you can join me and
a small band of determined dreamers this fall.
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"The
workshop helped me identify 'what' from a long list of
interests. Valerie is an insightful, fabulous 'idealator' with
virtually unlimited resources at her fingertips. She's
non-judgmental, a good listener, and a GREAT coach/advisor."
~ Judith Gintz | |
P.S. Before he died, Michael
Landon reminded us, "Whatever you want to do, do it
now. There are only so many tomorrows." If you are ready to work at what you
love then I urge you not to miss this chance.
Click here to register
and take advantage of the convenient
payment plan.
Cancellation Policy
Your
registration fee includes two fully downloadable books and four
full-length audios valued at $159 which are available for you to enjoy
immediately upon your registration.
You
may cancel within 6 weeks prior to the workshop and receive a full
refund less $159 which is the value of the downloadable materials you
received upon registration. Cancel within 14 days of the workshop and
you will receive a 50% refund. Cancel within 7 days of the retreat and
you will receive a 25% refund. In both cases you may keep the materials
at no additional charge.
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