"My coach was able to provide specific tools, techniques, attitudes, and insights which measurably helped my performance. I would recommend working with a coach to anyone seeking to improve their work performance, or their job satisfaction, and who is willing to put in the commitment and effort to make it work" David I.

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Andrew is the founder and senior strategist with Brandspank Creative Marketing -- a full-service marketing agency specializing in the retail sector. As retail branding specialists, Brandspank works with clients to Attract, Engage and Retain more customers.

Andrew’s roles—within Brandspank—primarily consist of strategic marketing and brand development planning. In addition, he also developed the agency’s ConsumAER Quotient System – an innovative technique used to identify AND capitalize on areas within the business which represent the greatest opportunity for success.

Throughout his career, Andrew has worked with dozens of local, national and international brands – including Chevron, Telus, Intrawest Resorts, Fat Burger, Island Ink-Jet, Nissan and Singapore Airlines, to name a few.

Brandspank

Strategy Expert Colin is gifted in many aspects of business from sales and marketing to new business development and product launches. He has assisted many companies—who felt they were on the verge of closing their doors—to implement strategies that have enabled them to refocus their business and grow their profits substantially.

Colin grew up in South Africa, and arrived in Canada in 1998 as a new immigrant with only 10K in his pocket; within 10 years he has grown his personal net worth to over 2 million dollars. Colin loves sharing his knowledge with all entrepreneurs, and nothing gives him more satisfaction than seeing fellow entrepreneurs, and his customers, succeed.

Make Your Mark

Bob Vitamante is a passionate business and financial strategist, planner and problem solver, who uses his extensive executive experience to empower business owners—and businesses—with insightful analyses and creative solutions. He is especially adept at clarifying and measuring business differentiators, ‘core values’ and business drivers, and then using them innovatively to unify an organization to achieve its objectives. His unique talents have been honed through his leadership experiences as a senior financial and operating executive at publicly traded and private companies experiencing rapid expansion through acquisitions and organic growth. He has also worked through ‘lean times’, where creativity and strategy were essential to prosperity.

He has served as an executive officer and CFO for Select Personnel Services, California’s largest privately owned temporary services company; Pinkerton’s, Inc., a recognized leader in the security industry, The Olsten Corporation, a major national provider of temporary services, and Columbia Pictures Industries, an entertainment conglomerate. He was also the President of 3Dshopping.com, a B2B internet service provider, where he led the company in a successful IPO. Bob also had a highly successful ten year career as a CPA with KPMG Peat Marwick, an international accounting firm.

As a personal philosophy, Bob is committed to assisting clients and their constituencies attain greater financial, professional and personal achievement. A life long ‘learner’, Bob has a strong commitment to his own personal and professional growth. He continues to contribute to his community through seminars and volunteer efforts that empower others in achieving personal and professional success.

Bob is a CPA and a member of various forward thinking organizations, including the Conscious Business Institute, CEOspace, and Humanity Unites Brilliance (HUB), a social network for humanitarian giving. He is also a certified Passion Test® facilitator, helping users apply the insights derived from that process in their work and private lives.

Allison Cousins is the founder and strategist for Rex Image, a boutique Branding, Marketing & Communications agency in Vancouver, BC.

By combining strategy and creativity, Rex Image brings your brand to life in a way that connects with your target audience and improves ROI, both in print and online media. From advertising to web design, brochures and corporate identification, Rex Image is a full-service agency.

If you've said, "Does advertising really work?" or "I want a website that brings in more leads" or "I need a good logo that will stand the test of time", we can help.

Two special offers: For many reasons, our ideal clients are those who see the value of business coaching. Because you are a Growing for Success client we have two special offers for you:
1) Complimentary Ad Critique. Send us the last ad or brochure you published and we'll review and provide an effectiveness score with free tips to help you improve it.
2) Preferred rate on our Small Business Communications Package which includes logo, business card, and stationary or e-stationary design.

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Spiritual &/or Personal Growth Experts

GETTING REAL at “THE OPENING” Intensive

"There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life spend your days on the ends of strings that somebody else pulls."
- Howard Thurman

There are areas of your life that you are currently unaware of which create for you the life you are currently living. Have you ever felt, “There has to be more to this life than I can see? What is this daily routine I am finding myself in and what does it all mean in the big picture? What part do I play in this larger story called life?”

Whether it's a longing to find inner peace, a desire for more abundance and clarity in your life or a realization that you were meant to be more then you are living, the answers to all these questions lie in the same place. They are all already within you. You just have to know how to access them. Forever…

Martin Hahn is the creator of Setting Hearts Free and offers The Opening to those who are ready to embrace a deeper knowing of who they are, the gifts they bring, and why they are here. Martin has taught thousands of participants in Canada, the United States and Asia, the art of "true power". Martin is an awesome example of a Spiritual Warrior who is ever committed to living and passing on his passion and his gifts to others. You are sure to enjoy his real humour and solid conviction in living the Path of the Warrior and the Sage.

At the Opening your satisfaction is guaranteed and instead of having you pay the $1997 for tuition up front, we invite you to come as our guest. Only after you have completed the 5 day program will we ask you to contribute towards your experience. But instead of paying us back, look at it is a paying it forward for others to be able to experience this profound program. You decide how much value we have created for you and contribute accordingly. It's up to you. Not many companies will give you that kind of guarantee. We do!

Exploring the depths of your own being requires a special kind of courage. The kind of courage that you only find in those people who really want to make a change in their lives for the sake of others.

Your life is not your own. You have been given gifts to give and you must find a way to give them. Now. No more waiting.

You are invited to The Opening

Find out more about Martin Hahn

My name is Louie LaChusa and I'm a Spiritual Soul Color Reader. You've probably never heard of a Soul Color Reader before, and frankly I don't think I have either.

Just to be clear, I am NOT an aura reader, although that's probably the closest way I can describe what I do. I have the ability to see the energy you are emanating out into the Universe and I see that energy in living Colors.

These colors provide me with a window of clarity into your personal energy, both positive and negative. Understanding how your personal energy is serving you, or holding you back, can mean the difference between achieving what you want in life, or constant struggle.

I help connect the Soul of your desires to the very heart of living in your truth so you can walk in your power and shine the beauty and light of your passions and purpose.

Please contact me for more information or to request a reading.

Native Spirits Soul Colors

Internationally sought-after professional intuitive, Cheryl Brewster is one of Vancouver's most popular and respected Intuition Development Specialists. Founder of The Intuitive Life, Cheryl helps others to define their purpose and live their passion by sharpening, trusting and celebrating their own intuitive process.

Cheryl masterfully bridges many walks of life with her consultations, and training programs. She believes that intuition is the critical component of the new economy and the return to our grass roots wisdom that sees the big picture and supports a more holistic approach to the meaning of the word success.

Clients who hire Cheryl describe her as outstanding in her field with exceptional gifts and natural talents that inspire, motivate and equip people to 'go for the gold' in their own lives. She's been called the 'real goods' with her accurate insight and ability to help clients make more conscious choices.

Cheryl's client list includes Starbucks, Christian Dior, local government, entrepreneurs, small business and the spiritual community. Creative, with a warm sense of humour, and deep compassion, Cheryl brings a unique twist to her work as a consultant, speaker and coach. Her Mentorship Programs and Life Purpose Retreats provide a safe, creative and fun environment to stretch comfort zones, build confidence and harness the power of the still, quiet voice within.

She is a popular speaker at conferences and panel expert in areas relating to wellness, intuition, and self development and can be reached at 604.781.4022 or through her website
www.TheIntuitiveLife.com

Kathy is a Certified Enneagram Profiler. She studied under an Executive Coach to become qualified to teach about this exceptional personality typing system. Her education also enables her to interpret profiler results, to prepare written reports for clients, and to coach and conduct workshops utilizing knowledge garnered from these results.

From childhood on, Kathy studied people, wondering why they do the things they do or believe the way they do. She has always held the belief that there is something special and beautiful about every person, but the beauty is often not easily perceived. She was delighted to discover the Enneagram, a very accurate tool to facilitate learning about oneself and others. Knowledge and proper use of this personality typing system can bring out the best in people and help them see their true beautiful selves.

The Enneagram is an invaluable tool for coaches. The information from a personality profiler can be used to quickly gain the necessary understanding of a client. Knowledge of the client's basic fears and motivations, along with their style of communication, automatic reactions and unconscious behaviors, can produce the desired results in a shorter period of time.

Kathy, who has worked with children in child development centers, as well as acting as Project Coordinator for underprivileged youth, believes that what children learn about themselves and others today has an inestimable effect on the health of society tomorrow. She has found her knowledge of the nine basic personality types helpful in facilitating the children's understanding of themselves and others.

Kathy has had a lifelong desire for positive connections with others and has found the Enneagram to be an outstanding means to this end. When our relationships are built on understanding, discernment, and respect, we can accomplish significantly more towards the benefit of all involved. This will, of course, include the relationship we have with ourselves.

In addition to being passionate about the Enneagram and assisting others towards the growth of self-awareness and compassionate understanding, Kathy is also devoted to her family. She has been married to her dearest friend since 1976. Together, she and her husband have five grown children and nine grandchildren.

Kathy normally charges $200 for profile assessments used by life coaches and counselors, but Growing for Success clients receive a 25% discount. Her regular fee for individuals who desire the results for self-growth is $125. However, the fee for individuals through Growing for Success is only $100. Kathy can be contacted at zirklecollins@yahoo.com

"She is a dynamo of creative energy. Her rapport with others is excellent. She is not just bright; she is wise. She is a treasure. Her intellectual journey is also reflected in her moral capacity to respond to life's situations. She has demonstrated only the highest personal qualities of character and integrity. She also is a good listener. I enthusiastically recommend Kathy Collins without reservation or qualification. She has excellent leadership abilities."
~Paul Edwards, Ph.D., Fairmont, WV

Allen Stewart is a Happiness Expert who specializes in helping you clear the inner blocks to creating the life you truly want. Allen holds a bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from Guilford College and a master's degree in Contemplative Education from Naropa University. Allen has over a decade of experience teaching and practicing meditation, martial arts and Reiki. He also spent 3 years in residence at the Great Mountain Zen Center in Boulder, CO. He has lectured at major universities and has helped Fortune 500 executives resolve their inner blocks to balancing happiness and success. "As the happiness expert for Growing for Success, I look forward to helping you achieve your goals, enjoy your journey to achieveing them, and experience true happiness when you get there."

Allen Stewart