Happy May —

This week's e-zine is a bit of a departure from the norm. In lieu of Mother's Day this weekend, instead of writing my usual article, I wanted to honor all the wonderful women on my list (and for you gentlemen - - your turn will be next month!). You may or may not be a mother, but I know YOU make a difference in the many lives you touch. I also know first hand that you don't have to be a mother to positively impact a child. Thank you for all that you do for those around you!

The beginning of May brings on a NEW anniversary gift! This is the fourth month of my 5 month celebration. For Gift #4 I'm opening up my audio vault to give you VIP access to the Top 5 teleseminars I hosted last year. I had no idea last year that many of these seminars would be even more relevant this year. Included from the vault are:

7 Steps to Achieving any Goal in 12 Weeks
7 Keys for Guilt-Free Parenting
Interview Tips Every Pro Should Know
Marketing 101 for Small Business Owners
Minding Your Business

This access will only be available through June 30th, so don't delay in taking a listen! GET ACCESS NOW!

For those who are in my local area, I'll be out an about the following dates:

Tuesday, May 12th -Family Resource Fair 4- 7 PM
Hosted by Red Apple Academy in Lindenhurst
The Goal of the event is to connect families to services for the entire family
A safe play area for the children provided as well as special activities from 5 - 7 PM

Wednesday, May 13th - Women's Leadership Network Dinner 5:30 - 7:30 PM
I'll be talking about What's on your inner MP3 Player and how to change the tune for greater success.
Dinner at Hennessy's Steak & Steafood in Elgin
Learn more at http://www.wlnnews.com/

Wednesday, May 27th - Women's Interactive Networking Group Luncheon
Being a Woman of Strength Inside & Out 11:45 AM- 1:15 PM
Presented by Victoria Cook, The Guilt-Free Coach & Karen Buenzli of Mercy Health System
Lunch at the McHenry Country Club
CLICK HERE for registration information

I hope you'll mark your calendar and plan to join me at one of the above events.

To your continued success!

Victoria Cook, ACC Your Guilt-Free Coach Connect with me:

PS: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who have recently joined my guilt-free community! You're going to love the resources you'll find here to help you create more time and focus to get done what's most important...Guilt-Free! Enjoy!

It´s my 5 year business anniversary and I´m celebrating, but YOU get the gifts!! For the next 5 months, I will be offering you a different gift each month. To see what gifts you might have missed, go to www.TheGuiltFreeCoach.com/anniversary.

Gift #4 - VIP Access to the audio vault of my Top 5 teleseminars

Gain immediate access to the audio vault of the Top 5 teleseminars I hosted last year. There's something for everyone! Whether you are a stressed parent, struggling business owner, looking to change jobs and in need of interview tips, or just have a big goal you'd like to achieve. Each audio contains simple strategies and practical tips you can easily implement. Also included are seminar notes and BONUS resources from each call.

GET ACCESS NOW!

Our BONUS Best Year Ever Coaching Call is THURSDAY, May 12, 12 pm CST

"How to Stop Drowning in Paperwork & Take Control!"
With Guest Expert Elizabeth Fuchs, CPO of Organized To Perfection

Learn how to gain control over your paperwork in your home and business. Find out the tips and tricks that help you:

• organize your paperwork
• know what to do with papers that come in on a daily basis
• handle old paperwork
• learn how to work through the "but I might need it some day" papers!

Beth will also provide examples and stories pertaining to home, school and work paperwork and how to start AND finish the project.

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Our Best Year Ever Coaching Call on MONDAY, May 18th, 12 pm CST

"Creating Decluttering Momentum"

So you’ve started to declutter but just can’t seem to keep moving. During this call we’ll talk about how to maintain your momentum, what to do when you get stuck, and strategies for easy maintenance.

These calls are ONLY for Best Year Ever Group Coaching members. Not a member?
Join now to access this call with Victoria's special FREE 1-month Membership trial
(plus a small $5 shipping/handling fee).

One of the biggest challenges in achieving goals is sticking to the necessary action steps with focus and consistency. If that´s been a challenge for YOU and you´re tired of your plans fizzling out before year end, then you've got to check out my Best Year Ever Group Coaching program.

The purpose of the Best Year Ever Coaching Program? For you to make SIGNIFICANT improvements in your life and business, and to ensure that 2009 is your best, most successful year— EVER! Each biweekly call includes a brief lesson on a relevant topic and expert coaching to keep you focused on creating your Best Year and give you the specifics to get going with momentum. The calls will also provide accountability, support, and the resources to implement strategies that will keep your business and your life continually getting better and better.

I am so sure that you´ll get incredible value from this program that I´d love to give you the opportunity to try it out —for F.R.E.E.! When you sign up for the group program, you will receive your first month for free* along with an audio CD including introductory information and detailed notes to get you started before your first call.

Join now to access my special FREE month membership trial

*$5 for shipping and handling of the CD

In Honor of all you GREAT Women!

"A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was,the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child." ~ Forest Witcraft

You don't have to be a mother to make a difference in the lives of children around you! You are impacting children in your family, neighborhood, and community! Thank you!

Before I was a Mom

Before I was a Mom -
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.

Before I was a Mom -
I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on - Pooped on - Spit on - Chewed on, or Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and My thoughts. I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom -
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests...or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom -
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known The warmth, The joy, The love, The heartache, The wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

And remember that behind every successful woman...is a basket of dirty laundry.

- Unknown

Your Guilt-Free Assignment (should you wish to accept it)

Have a Happy Mother's Day!

© 2009 Victoria Cook. All Rights Reserved.

Victoria Cook, The Guilt-Free Coach, is a successful entrepreneur, speaker, Certified Professional Coach, and creator of The Guilt-Free Results System™. Through coaching, classes, and workshops, Victoria helps professional women accomplish huge goals guilt-free.

As a coach, Victoria sees her role as a catalyst to help her clients identify and implement greater self-care and her 7 step system for creating the guilt-free results they desire.

To begin experiencing Victoria's coaching, you can enjoy one month of her Best Year Ever group coaching program at no charge, beginning right now (plus a small $5 shipping/handling fee).

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