Rosemary Augustine

A New Year’s Resolution That Works? That’s right! A New Year’s Resolution that really works! “How,” you ask? Because most New Year’s Resolutions are too general, often extremely vague and have no time frame to complete or achieve, that’s usually why most people drop off before January is even over. How many times have you heard someone say: “my New Year’s resolution is to lose weight!”  Pretty general and without a specific plan to do so, you are doomed before you start. To make changes in your life, often the picture is much bigger to anticipate and usually more than just yourself is involved. So, asking for help, along with getting focused and staying on track with a career coach ensures success of your desired goals.

Whether you are self employed or work for someone else, your work is your career! Since 1991, I have helped thousands as their career coach to find their passion, change their life so their work fits their values and brushed up quite a few resumes (I’ve lost count on the number of resumes). Your life is part of your career and coaching you along your journey goes hand and hand with your life and career. My coaching programs offer my personal coaching system along with using several books – my books as well as The Artist’s Way as additional assignments. Your vision statement and your vision journal play a role in coaching your life as well. And, if you are a business owner, your life and career are affected by your marketing efforts including your web presence, social media, bio/resume, networking, advertising and more. So you see, working with a career coach is not about changing jobs, it’s more about having a life – the life you really want! I help you get focused; stay on track and achieve your goals whatever they may be.

As your career coach, I’m your cheerleader and confidant, and in the end maybe a friend. I’ll provoke thought and support you during changes. I inspire you to reach for your dreams – and achieve them. You’ll work hard to achieve your goals, and when it’s time for us to part, you will say how hard you worked and that it was worth every minute.

As my client, there is a request for a commitment to work together with the amount of time we spend together relative to your desired results. If you truly desire something different in your life, and you’re willing to commit to what is necessary to achieve those goals, then it’s time to hire Rosemary Augustine as your Career Coach. I have worked with individuals from all walks of life and who live anywhere within the United States.

As my client, you will optimize life skills, maximize your potential, recognize false beliefs, identify obstacles, see patterns, break through fear and maybe even recognize a few trends. Most importantly, you will learn how to accessorize change and grow – personally, professionally and spiritually.

So as we ring in 2013, make your New Year’s Resolution a commitment to work with a Career Coach. Give yourself the gift to play more and work less; find your passion, live your dream, make a difference. It’s your career… change and shape your future, otherwise this is as good as it gets!

I offer several types of coaching programs designed to fit an individual’s specific needs and budget. Give me a call (or visit my website) and let’s talk about your particular situation regarding what you want to change and/or achieve in 2013… I would be thrilled to travel with you on your journey to accomplish it. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Warmest Regards and Happy New Year!

Rosemary Augustine – Author and Career Coach

When you learn a friend is diagnosed with Breast Cancer just before Christmas, all kinds of things go through your head… getting a mammogram is one of them.  Yet, it appears your friend did all the right things… she eats healthy; exercises; always in a good frame of mind; is active and healthier than most.  While you may be all worried, your friend may not.  She feels she’s in good hands with the best doctors, along with working on staying healthy, exercising, and releasing deep rooted anger and resentments that she probably doesn’t want to share with you.

How do you support someone like your friend during such a stressful and for some life-threatening time?  Here are some ideas, maybe you can add to it.

*Your friend wants love and support at this time.  Be a friend, don’t be her mother.  Let your friend come forth with answers to questions you may want to ask.  Be open to just being with her – some call it “being in the moment.”

*No Drama Please.  Now is not the time to call her with your drama.  Save that for someone else.

*No Lectures either… she probably gets that from her family and if she can muster the emotional strength, she will limit that discussion with anyone and everyone.

*Consider gentle suggestions like  “hey the other day I was reading about …. you think that might help at any point?” rather than saying “well if I were you, I would do…”

*A phone call is always welcome… however, be in the moment when you call.  Give her your full attention.  Be focused on the call and on your friend.  Listen to her and what she is saying, don’t ask so many questions that you want answers to, simply because she may not have the answers right now.

*When calling, remember you are probably one caller of about 20 that she may have already gotten today.  Be gentle, comforting, and be calming with your voice.

*It is most important when you call to NOT be driving or on your way somewhere and then get caught in the phrase “I thought I would call for a minute while I’m driving… oh shit the traffic is awful… let me call you back.”

*Send an email, card or letter… and include an article of interest (but not about her cancer); send  something that would make her laugh, a joke or comic strip; even a quote or thought for the day.

*Show concern in a loving way but please release your fears around her condition.  Yes she has breast cancer and Yes she feels strongly she will live and come through this a better person – cancer free.

*And Yes, she has probably come to terms with the fear of dying and knows she will one day, but not this way.  So it is important NOT to hear Fear in YOUR voice since that fear is often your own fear of death.  Funny how these things reflect back to us.

*Be gentle with your friend, make sure you’re not asking questions where she has to constantly justify why she is doing something her way and not your way.

*Know that she is comfortable – sometimes even being alone.  Also know she will reach out when she wants help or just wants to hear your voice.

*Lastly, when you offer to help, offer what you are willing to help with.  Her neighbor said recently, “I can drive you to the doctor if you want me to.”

Your friend is probably overwhelmed right now with the scheduling of appointments prior to surgery and post surgery schedules of more appointments and radiation five days a weeks for six weeks or more.  Offer to make lunch or dinner at her place or bring her the kind of food She eats; shop for her; go for a walk with her;  bring her a magazine or read her a special quote you found.

Most importantly, tell her you love her – Every Time – and how together we are going to get through this with flying colors… then make plans to do so.

Somehow, this is a Christmas Gift that eventually will truly be a Gift!

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