Watch for Your Life Coach on MTV's MADE Today!

By Now Most of You Know...

I am going to be on MTV on Sunday, Aug 10th at 4pm.

How does a up and coming life coach land a spot on MTV?
I would like to tell you that I did a crazy publicity blitz and spent a lot of money on advertising and worked tirelessly just to been seen on a national television program. However that is the farthest from the truth. Read on to find out just how it happened....

Out With the Old in With the New.
My 11 year old daughter has been on me to upgrade my cell phone to something that would be more, well, "cool." In her opinion I needed a phone that had a keyboard, took pictures, videos, held my MP3's and looked professional. My pink razr just wasn't doing the trick. It was just too, pre-teen. She assured me that upgrading my cell phone would surely upgrade my image and in turn help me attract more business. So she cut out a picture of a Blackberry Curve and stuck it in my purse, where I would see it often.

The Magical Blackberry.
Well that little picture ended up being enough to motivate me to visit a local shop and see what they had to offer. It turns out, the guy at the counter recommended that same Blackberry Curve for my needs. "The Magical Blackberry" I brought it home that night charged the battery and woke up the next morning expecting miracles.

When Opportunity Knocks..
Are you aware when opportunity knocks? Well, I had just walked in the door of my sister-in-law's house because I was free for the day and had offered to watch her kids for a few hours. We were in the door way getting our shoes off and my phone rang. The sound of my new phone's ringing was still new to me and I normally let it go to voice mail when I am with the kids, however this time I answered the phone. Standing there with 6 kids, 5 under 5, I slid out the door onto the porch so I could talk without the noise of "the littles" in the background. Although they were amazingly quiet, I wanted to ensure that I could hear every word. The voice on the other end of the line said, "Hi, I am a producer from MTV's award winning series 'MADE'. I am looking for a Columbus Life Coach for an episode we are filming in central Ohio. Are you interested?" Well, that is the short version. There really was more to her introduction than that. I asked her to email me the information and I would get back with her later that day. I was totally aware of the opportunity that was at hand.

I Was Willing
The producer asked if I was interested, but the real question was, "Was I willing?" There I stood, faced with the opportunity to have free publicity by being on national television, however I wasn't feeling all that excited. I was feeling a bit of discomfort. It was a feeling I hadn't had in a while, pure fear! My face on TV? What if I say something entirely stupid? Worse yet, what if I can't help Alex? Well, that last one was entirely ridiculous. What really makes me stand out is that I believe in people. I believe that people can change and I believe that everyone of us is capable of doing whatever our hearts desire. And that belief in people helps to creates amazing change in others. I see it happen every day. And so what if I looked silly or stumbled on my words. I was being asked to coach Alex. It really was about helping her overcome her fears, so the focus would be on her. What do I know about fear? I know that fear is just an indicator of change happening at a cellular level. It is like a warning sign that says something different is happening, check your target before making a move.


So, I checked my target, my life's purpose. "...to cultivate an army of wildly successful women..." That was enough for me.

Yes, I was willing!

I Was Able
When they asked for a Columbus Life Coach, the answer to the question of being able seemed like an easy yes. However when I found out that Alex was from Tipp City, which is about an hour and a half away from Columbus, the question of being able had be be taken into consideration. Could I shuffle clients if needed? Would I need to cancel any classes? The producer had originally asked me to recap two more times before the competition, which would be even more time out of my schedule. My husband had just left on a business trip for 3 weeks, which means I would also need to consider babysitting. Could I do it? I made the decision that I would make it work. Yes, I was able!

The Results
The entire coaching session with Alex took less than an hour and a half. We met here in Columbus, which was a blessing. Having a camera, 2 actually, in our face for the entire session was a little strange, however I did my best to remain present with Alex during our time together. I had faith in Alex and her ability to pull it together and make it through the next 3 weeks. It turned out that something must have changed. They didn't need me to come back for further coaching sessions. Maybe spending extra time with Jill, the filmer/producer, after the shoot or the coaching session on the phone with Holly Lyons the pro skateboarder/MADE coach had something to do with that?

I was invited back for the final day of filming. I decided to make the trip to the competition in Kettering, Ohio and bring my daughter along. It was a beautiful day. It was great meeting Holly in person. She is a great skater and was gratefull and ready to return to California where she was scheduled to be a stunt double for the new Hannah Montana movie. It was wonderful to see Alex on the skateboard, she looked happier, more confident, and she definitely looked like a skater!


Air time!
I'd love to have you watch with me to see how they take 6 weeks of filming and turn it into an hour long episode. Remember I haven't seen it yet either, so we will all be watching at the same time together! Look for me in the middle of the show and at the end during the competition. I'll be in the audience.

Air times:

Sunday (It's today!)
August 10, 2008 at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST

August 12th at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST Tuesday


All the Best!
Your Personal Life Success Coach,
Dawn Nocera
www.DawnNocera.com

Setting Your Intentions

Know What You Want from Each and Every Moment.
Learning how to set your intentions seems like an easy task, however most of us are in the habit of letting events happen without having an intention of what they want to get out of the day, the event or a conversation. I encourage you to set your intention and know what you want to get out of each moment of your life.

What most people do is set the intention after the moment has past. Then they wonder why it didn't work out the way they had planned. Setting the intention before getting started calibrates your mind to what you want and helps you stay focused on the goal and at the same sets in motion the spiritual side of the universe to work with you.

You have heard the saying, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." This is only true when you forget to set your intentions right from the beginning. The result of having good intentions go bad is due to setting intentions after the fact, or setting intentions that are not aligned with the highest good for all those involved. So how do you practice setting intentions that are in harmony with the good for all and for your personal good?

1) Put Your Creator First.
There is always a plan for the good of all, set your intentions to be a part of that good. This way your intentions are set and your intuition will tell you what you need to know to stay in the flow of the good work that is going on around you.

2) Set Your Intentions Before Taking Action.
Before you start your car set your intention for a smooth, timely and easy ride. Before you eat your dinner set your intentions for nourishment and right choice of food. (This one thing can help people who otherwise have a hard time losing weight, become conscious eaters and lose weight effortlessly.)
Before joining a meeting set your intentions for what you want to contribute, get out of it, or learn. The most important intention to set is for your day. When you wake up in the morning ask yourself, what are your intentions for the day. Reinforce your intentions by saying them out loud, "My intentions for the day are to...organize my desk, be kind and loving to my family, have a great meeting (and set the intentions for what a great meeting is before the meeting), eat healthy foods, think healthy thoughts and be an uplifter and supporter of everyone I come in contact with today."

3) Reinforce Your Intentions With Affirmations
When things look like they are turning out differently than you intended, be armed with a powerful intention affirmation that reaffirms your belief in yourself, your creator and your mission. For example, one of my intentions is to have a peace in my house during the summer while honoring my children's needs to be free and have fun. When things get a little loud and "interesting" in my house, I affirm, "My house is full of peace and love. I honor the peace and love in each of my children now." Yes, sometimes I have to say it a few times before I feel peace and love. However the peace and love that I feel after reinforcing my intentions take over and I become a catalyst for peace instead of reacting to the situation in an unpeaceful way. This takes practice!

4) Have Faith!
When you are just starting to set intentions, have faith! You will get it, it just takes practice. The hardest part is remembering to do it and it gets easier and easier as you set your intentions in each area of your life and see the results working for you and for all those involved.

Setting your intentions brings you into alignment with your natural state of personal power and freedom to choose how you want your day to go. Living life intentionally makes you a powerful co-creator! Now go intend a great day!

All the Best!
Your Personal Life Success Coach,
Dawn Nocera
www.DawnNocera.com

Key #1 Decide to Change

"Where do I start?"

"What one thing can I do today that will change my life for the better?"


When people arrive at the point where they look at their life and decide they don't really like what they see, they become irritated and frustrated. Eventually they will either begin to change the way they are doing things and grow, or they fall further and further into frustration and irriatation until they no longer believe that they can change. Growth and success is a choice you make. So when people ask me, "Where do I start?" I ask them if they have made the decision to change. People will seek out a coach when they are ready for change, and have made the decision to change. Without the decision to change, all the coaching in the world wouldn't help them.

So I ask, "Have you committed to change?" If the answer is a resounding "YES!" then I know that the person is coachable and ready to take some action steps towards a fullfilling and more wonderous life than the one they have.

It really doesn't matter where you are in life or what level of success you have achieved up until this point, if you want more, all you have to do is decide to change.

There is so much more to life than what you have right now. There always is more to experience, you only need to decide that you are going to change!


Blessings to All!

Be Well,

Dawn Nocera
Personal and Professional Development Coaching
www.DawnNocera.com

To join one of my free online Think and Grow Rich Mastermind book study groups, visit my site and complete the form on the page title Mastermind!

Judith Wright on My Juicy Life

Lilou Mace Interviews Judith Wright on set of "My Juicy Life"
Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Judith Wright is a bestselling author and life coach. Great interview.

The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids

While thumbing through the internet for stories about successful women, I came across this interview with Madeline Levine, author of The Price of Privilege. It is well worth the time to watch. If you are a parent who wants to give your children the absolute best in life, you might find that you are giving them a little too much... Watch and see for yourself.

Successful Women on YouTube

I recently found my way to YouTube and I have to say, I am amazed by the wealth of knowledge you can find there. I did a quick search for "successful women" and came up with a few videos that I'd like to share.

The 100 Most Powerful Women In The World! [2006] Someone put together a video of Forbes list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World.

Indira Nooyi- One of the Powerful Woman in World. Ms Nooyi is CEO of Pepsi Co. Here is a video of some of her accomplishments.

I'll try to find more women to highlight and as I do, I'll continue to post them here. Enjoy your visit!

Women's History Month

The History of March as National Women's History Month:
"National Women’s History Month’s roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women’s Day was first observed in 1909, but it was not until 1981 that Congress established National Women’s History Week during the second week of March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. Every year since, Congress has passed a resolution for Women’s History Month, and the president has issued a proclamation. " -U.S. Census Bureau

Columbus and National Women's History Month
Celebrating National Women's History Month, I decided that I would try to look closer to home to find women who are making history. To begin my search, I went directly to the YWCA website where I found a list of women who are being honored at this year's Women of Achievement Luncheon on April 11, 2007. This year's Women of Achievement honorees include:

Julie A. Graber, co-founder and president of Brains for Business, a Columbus-based company that provides web-based tools and corporate services. She sits on several boards, created "The Women's Power Index" which measures the status of women in business and government in central Ohio, and is currently Senior Associate for Strategic Planning at the Institute for Women, Gender and Public Policy at The Ohio State University.

Mary Jo Green, vice-president of public affairs for the Mid-Ohio Division of Time Warner, board member of various organizations including the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Columbus City Council’s – Creative Columbus Policy Steering Committee, and The Women’s Fund. She is also the author of Women Leading the Way: Reflections on Life and Learning, a book written under her maiden name, Mary Jo Conte, about 5 other Columbus area women leaders. (NOTE TO SELF- MUST READ)

Pat Logsdon, campaign manager for several candidates and issues, involved in various community organizations including the Columbus Metropolitan Library, helping feed the homeless, advocating acceptance of all people regardless of race, or lifestyle choices. Pat also contributed to New Leadership Ohio at the John Glenn Institute at The Ohio State University.

Mary Austin-Palmer, soon to be the first African-American president of the Junior League of Columbus, she helped create the Underground Railroad Learning Station at the Kelton House Museum and Gardens, is a board member of the Columbus Cancer Clinic, Girl Scouts trustee, active with the Columbus Historical Society and is founder and president of the Noe-Bixby Scenic Byway Association. Currently Mary is the information technology business officer for the City of Columbus.

Barbara Snyder, The Ohio State University’s Executive Vice President and Provost and president-elect, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. An academic authority on issues of racial and gender equality, Barbara has developed many programs that benefit women working at OSU. She also serves on the boards of the Wexner Center, The Women’s Fund and The John Glenn Institute and School of Public Policy.

These women are just a sampling of women making history here in Columbus.

Until next time!