Canada's Coach classes/workshops

July 2007 group and new psychotherapy service for women

2007-07-01T16:22:00.000-07:00

There will be a group on Thursday July 18, at the Routhier Community Centre, at 7 p.m.

Please email me at marguerite@canadascoach.com to confirm your presence.

I am also pleased to announce that I am adding in-person coaching and consulting for women to my coaching business and I am also opening a private counselling and psychotherapy practice for women. My office is located on O'Connor Street, in downtown Ottawa, where I will see clients by appointment on Saturdays.

For an appointment, call during weekdays, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.

June meeting and announcement

2007-05-25T06:06:00.000-07:00

The next Life MakeOver group will take place on the 3rd Thursday of June - June 21st, at 7 p.m. at the Routhier community Centre.

I am also expanding my coaching business - I will open an office in downtown Ottawa, starting July 1st, where I will also offer counselling services for professional women in the areas of stress management, wellness and confidence as well as family of origin issues for women who have grown up in an alcoholic home.

For an appointment, call between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays, 613-744-1538

Saturday appointments available.

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.,
http://www.canadascoach.com

Extreme self-care

2007-04-05T12:15:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to the many readers from all over the world. I have been silent since March 8 because a move required all my attention and energy. I am now settling in a very cozy apartment and can devote time to the other parts of my life.

Extreme self-care can mean different things at different times in your life. For me, to stop all professional activities during the last month was a form of self-care - some would call it extreme.
It was an incredibly wonderful experience to get physical while giving the mind a welcome break.

I was speaking with a colleague last week who was shocked that I would pull all my energies from my career. She felt I was going to lose potential clients. And she was right. By choosing to slow down I am less visible professionally and that's ok. At this time, I choose me.

What are you choosing? Is it your choice?

Your coach

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.

Canada's Coach

http://www.canadascoach.com

Life makeover group - April

2007-04-05T12:13:00.000-07:00

The next meeting will take place at Routhier Community Centre on April 19, 2007 -
at 7: p.m.

Please email: marguerite@canadascoach.com to register

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.

Wild Wellness and Confidence Coaching
Your Inner Lion Queen Transform-Action

International Women's Day 2007

2007-03-08T08:24:00.000-08:00

To ALL women around the world. WOW! Take out the party dishes and decorations and use the occasion to celebrate your accomplishments today, March 8, 2007.

When do you stop and take time to acknowledge yourself and all that you have accomplished in your life? Have you acknowledged yourself for your courage, for your perseverance, your intelligence, your originality, your quirks, yes that makes you unique, your sensuality, your warm nature, your audacity, the passion you bring to your life, your sense of responsibility?den

Most people and women in particular, are afraid to be perceived as show-off. It's one thing to try to impress the gallery and another to deny that you are fundamentally a wonderful human being. It really should not matter what others think of you BUT what you think of yourself will make or break your day.

Take time today to review all your positive qualities. One place to start is to find a description of your zodiac sign and make your own all the posivite qualities of your sign. I recently bought a coffee cup which lists some of the qualities of my sign, Aquarius. It's a nice way to start or end the day by reminding yourself that you are a www, or wild wonderful woman.

your coach
Marguerite Tennier, M.A.

http://www.canadascoach.com

Life Makeover - March 15, 2007

2007-03-02T18:32:00.000-08:00

You are invited to the March Life Makeover group - to take place at 7 p.m. on March 15, at the Routhier Community Centre - corner of Cumberland and Guigues St. in downtown Ottawa.

Please send me an email to confirm attendance - space is limited

marguerite@canadascoach.com

Take time for your life in Ottawa, Dec. 21, 2006

2006-12-18T13:33:00.000-08:00

Don't forget the last of 2006 Take time for your life gathering for women in Ottawa, Thursday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m., at the Routhier Community Center, Guigues and Cumberland, in Ottawa. One hour just for you - short talk and coaching and sharing.

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.,

Wild Wellness and Confidence Coaching
Your Inner Lion Queen Transform-Action

www.canadascoach.com

Fall news

2006-09-05T12:13:00.000-07:00

The next Life MakeOver gathering will take place on Sept. 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Routhier Community Centre - Guigues St., corner of Cumberland, in Ottawa.

I was interviewd and I am quoted in the Sept. issue of Glow magazine, page G8.

Your coach
Marguerite Tennier, M.A.

July 20th group

2006-07-18T17:10:00.000-07:00

A reminder: this Thursday, July 20 at Routhier Community Centre for our July gathering.

Also check out this weekend's National Post - I was interviewed this week for an article on happiness and the right career. The writer thought it would be this week, but admitted that there are last minutes changes she has no control over.

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.
http://www.canadianbabyboomerswomen.com
http://www.canadascoach.com

July Group in Ottawa

2006-07-05T11:02:00.000-07:00

The next Life Makeover - Fearless Party will be on Thursday, July 20th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Routhier Community Centre in Ottawa.

THERE WILL BE NO GROUP IN AUGUST - as I will be away on vacation.

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.
Wild Wellness and Confidence Coaching
Your Inner Lion Queen Transform-Action

http://www.canadascoach.com

R&R or Rest and relaxation - your game is your life

2006-05-07T07:58:00.000-07:00

First of all, hello to all - I am back from a month of R&R including a week in Mont-Tremblant. Decadent you may say. Yes and it feels absolutely so and it feels wonderful. I want to be a great role model for all of you. Anyone who reads blogs about self-care, coaching, personal development is usually not someone who over-does it on the R&R front.

In fact, the R&R issue is so important that I could talk about it every day. It has become a taboo in our "bottom line" society - I am talking here about the money issue - to admit to taking time off often to read, rest, relax and just be, to be working part-time, to sleep in until 8 a.m., etc. etc. etc.

I still hear people boast that they never take all their holidays. Others pride themselves in reminding people how busy they are and that they have so much to do and on and on and on. Both genders are guilty of this but because I now coach women almost exclusively - simply because men are more difficult to reach and often feel that I can't coach them because I specialize coaching women.
I hear women justify why they can't or won't take the time: there is too much work, so they put themselves last and still eat their lunch at the desk while finishing a project; they stay late and miss doing much needed exercise because there is so much work; they put themselves last at home for fear of causing tension if they ask that everybody pitch in; they long to start a hobby or read a novel, but there is no time. They act as if their life can wait until there is more time.

Until you, yes you out there stop and either believe or at least make an act of faith that your life matters enough that it comes before your work in the order of priority, you will feel like you are losing the game. Work is part of the game, but it's not the game. Everything is part of the game, but you are it.

If you are not up at the top of your priority list, then you are selling yourself short. And that goes even if you have young children who need you. You must take care of Number One so you can be there for them - for a long time.

Now, put the work aside, put on your roller blades, your walking shoes or your bathing suit and go out and play. Pack a lunch and eat at the beach or in the park. Make this day a fun day, with your loved ones or just by yourself. Pretend you only have today to live.

Your coach
Marguerite Tennier

http://www.canadascoach.com

Intro to Fearless Living: March 23,

2006-02-08T07:57:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to inform you that I will make a 90 minute presentation cum coaching on March 23rd, at Serendipity Books, 1337 Wellington St., Ottawa, starting at 7:00 p.m. There will be time after to ask questions, get some coaching or browse the store.

Serendipity Books has all the books you want for personal, professional and spiritual development. The owner P.J. will gladly order the books she does not have in stock.

Marguerite Tennier
http://www.canadascoach.com

Monthly gatherings - February 16, 2006

2006-01-29T20:01:00.000-08:00

The first monthly gathering will take place on Feb. 16, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Routhier Community Centre, on Guigues St., corner of Cumberland St., in the market area in Ottawa. It is geared to women who are ready to take their life or their career to the next level.

Marguerite Tennier
http://www.canadascoach.com

Monthly gatherings in Ottawa - Starting February 2006

2006-01-20T12:48:00.000-08:00

I am pleased and excited to report that starting in February, I will have a monthly gathering using Cheryl Richardson's model and program, Take Time for your life as well as some of the principles of Fearless Living. It will take place downtown Ottawa, Ontario, from 7 to 8 p.m., on the third Thursday of the month.

I will post the address shortly.

No need to reserve. If you have questions, email me: marguerite@canadascoach.com

One quality to grow this year

2005-12-30T00:03:00.000-08:00

Forget about New Year's resolutions this year. Instead, focus on your dreams. What do you most want to happen ? What quality could you focus on that would most impact your life in 2006? Don't make a resolution to do anything about it. Simply imagine how your life would look like if you made that change.

May you make 2006 your best year yet

Your coach
Marguerite Tennier

http://www.canadascoach.com

Westgate Health and Fitness - October 29th, 2005

2005-10-29T09:27:00.000-07:00

Today, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., for members only.
Learn how you can lower your stress and improve all of your life by identifying expectations and transforming them, using the Fearless Living principles.

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.

http://www.canadascoach.com

http://www.probonocoachingcanada.com

Westgate Health and Fitness

2005-10-15T10:23:00.000-07:00

October 15, 2005
Stress workshop today at the Westgate Health and Fitness Club at Westgate Shopping Center, Ottawa, Ontario FOR MEMBERS ONLY. Time: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Marguerite Tennier

http://www.canadascoach.com

In person or teleclass workshops/classes

2005-03-28T09:14:00.000-08:00

I am available to present three-hour workshops on the following subjects in the Ottawa area to groups of 6 to 9 people. Email me for details.

If you are outside of the Ottawa-Hull area and would like to participate in a group teleclass, email me with your specific interest.

Subjects:

-Fearless Living: Use the principles of Fearless Living to change your life

-Stress Not

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.,
http://www.canadascoach.com

Visit http://canadascoach.blogspot.com for tips and short articles

TBA

2005-02-14T16:05:00.000-08:00

Workshops and teleclasses will be announced here