May 9- June 27, 2012:  Small Business Development  group coaching class, developed especially for entrepreneurs; small business owners that provides skills, knowledge; tools necessary for your business success. Led by certified life coach, Kathleen Kroska.  Eight (8) one-hour/week sessions via tele-conference call, 6-7pm, beginning Wed. May 9 – June 27; another class begins Tues. June 5.  $300 for entire course.  Call 651-270-2799 or email kkroska@live.com to register.

June 26 & 27, 2012:  EQ-i^2.0/EQ360 Certification Training:  BE ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE CERTIFIED in the newly released EQ-i^2.0 and EQ360 Assessments. Coaches/consultants worldwide use these assessments to support leadership/team development, work/life coaching & mentoring. ICF CCEU’s awarded: 21.5; Register online by 5/25/12. Additional Information: Lisa Griebel 612-718-4389 or lgriebel@crescendoinc.com

Julie Berg is happy to announce that she has earned her ACC credential from the ICF.  Julie is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute, Communications Director on the MCA board and serves her clients as a leadership development consultant and coach through her firm, HRD Consulting.  She wishes to thank her mentor coaches, Paula Hemming and Nancy Branton, for their guidance, wisdom and support.  www.julie-berg.com

Receive “Five Free Tips to Attract and Keep the Love of Your Dreams.” Lyndra Hearn Antonson, CPCC, MSW, is receiving great feedback on these tips, her free monthly e-newsletter, and her blog on creating and sustaining extraordinary love relationships. www.loverelationshipcoach.com. Check it out!

April 5, 2012:  John Owens, CPCC, will be facilitating a free teleseminar, Heart @ Peace: Stop betraying yourself into conflict. The event is at 7:00PM CT. Participants will learn how we collude with those we are in conflict, and useful ways to step out of that and into a naturally peaceful heart. Go to www.MooseHeartCoaching.com/events for details and to register for this free event.

April 12, 2012:  Relationship Workshop: “Where’s the Love?” - Join coach Lyndra Hearn Antonson, CPCC, MSW, her husband Dale, and other men and women in exploring tools to create an extraordinary love relationship. Thursday, April 12, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., $24 for individuals, $34 per couple, in Hopkins. For more information: https://hopkins.thatscommunityed.com/course/winter-spring-adult-2012/relationship-workshop-where-s-the-love

April 14, 2012:  The Twin Cities Association for Psychological Type will sponsor Dick Thompson as he presents an outstanding workshop on psychological type as it relates to decision making under stress.  MCA members are invited to attend for the member rate of $95.  For more information & to register:  http://tinyurl.com/86kw3rs

By April 23, 2012:  Are you interested in being a mentee? Ignite your magnificence!  Professional Certified Coach Sharol is calling forth 2 more courageous mentees.  Receive on-going coaching and guidance by Mentor Sharol to enhance your professional growth.  Connect with Sharol Tyra, PCC, CPCC, BSN of Life Illumination Coaching at (763) 477-9186 or Sharol@LifeIllumination.com by Monday, April 23.

May 9- June 27:  SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT group coaching class, developed especially for entrepreneurs; small business owners that provides skills, knowledge; tools necessary for your business success. Led by certified life coach, Kathleen Kroska.  Eight (8) one-hour/week sessions via tele-conference call, 6-7pm, beginning Wed. May 9 – June 27; another class begins Tues. June 5.  $300 for entire course.  Call 651-270-2799 or email kkroska@live.com to register.

June 26 & 27, 2012:  EQ-i2.0/EQ360 Certification Training. BE ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE CERTIFIED in the newly released EQ-i2.0 and EQ360 Assessments. Coaches/consultants worldwide use these assessments to support leadership/team development, work/life coaching & mentoring. ICF CCEU’s awarded: 21.5; Register online by 5/25/12. Additional Information: Lisa Griebel 612-718-4389 or lgriebel@crescendoinc.com

March 5, 2012:  ASTD-TCC Coaching SIG:  Recipes For Happiness – How Clients Can Cook It Up.  Presenters:  Julie Berg & Cindy Edwards. 11:45-1:15 p.m. Hennepin Cty Southdale Library, York Ave. S., Edina. Bring your lunch. Free and open to the public. http://tinyurl.com/lrehcg

April 12, 2012:  Relationship Workshop: “Where’s the Love?” - Join coach Lyndra Hearn Antonson, CPCC, MSW, her husband Dale, and other men and women in exploring tools to create an extraordinary love relationship. Thursday, April 12, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., $24 for individuals, $34 per couple, in Hopkins. For more information: https://hopkins.thatscommunityed.com/course/winter-spring-adult-2012/relationship-workshop-where-s-the-love

April 14, 2012:  The Twin Cities Association for Psychological Type will sponsor Dick Thompson as he presents an outstanding workshop on psychological type as it relates to decision making under stress.  MCA members are invited to attend for the member rate of $95.  For more information & to register:  http://tinyurl.com/86kw3rs

June 26 & 27, 2012:  EQ-i2.0/EQ360 Certification Training. BE ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE CERTIFIED in the newly released EQ-i2.0 and EQ360 Assessments. Coaches/consultants worldwide use these assessments to support leadership/team development, work/life coaching & mentoring. ICF CCEU’s awarded: 21.5; Register online by 5/25/12. Additional Information: Lisa Griebel 612-718-4389 or lgriebel@crescendoinc.com

Congratulations to Elizabeth Craig of ELC Global who has added being an ‘Independent Certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker with the John Maxwell Team’ to her credentials. Elizabeth is a Founders Circle Founding Partner certified and licensed by Dr. John C. Maxwell to present the five most in-demand high content leadership programs. Kudos to Elizabeth for being a natural leader!

February 6, 2012:  ASTD-TCC Coaching SIG:  Identifying Neural Correlates in Psychological Type: Implications for Uncovering Personal Potential and Coaching.  11:45-1:15 p.m. Hennepin Cty Southdale Library, York Ave. S., Edina. Bring your lunch. Free and open to the public.  http://linkd.in/y4P136

February 8, 2012:  Sharol Tyra, PCC, CPCC, RN, Executive-Life Coach of Life Illumination is offering complimentary 20-minute ‘eye opening’ coaching appointments  from 2-4 pm on Wednesday, 2/8, at the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce, 21370 John Milless Drive, Rogers, MN to celebrate International Coaching Week.  Stop in for complimentary refreshments and self-assessment tools.  Please call 763-477-9186 today to register for your individual, highly customized coaching appointment.

February 9, 2012:  Community Ed Class: “Keys to Finding True Love” – Join instructor Lyndra Hearn Antonson, CPCC, MSW, her husband Dale, and other men and women in exploring how you can clear your inner obstacles to love. Thursday, February 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., $24, in Hopkins. For more information: http://bit.ly/u7ZBmJ

March 27 & 28, 2012:  EQ-i^2.0/EQ360 Certification Training:.  BE ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE CERTIFIED in the newly released EQ-i^2.0 and EQ360 Assessments. Coaches/consultants worldwide use these assessments to support leadership/team development, work/life coaching & mentoring. ICF CCEU’s awarded: 21.5; Register online by 2/24/12. Additional Information: Lisa Griebel 612-718-4389 or lgriebel@crescendoinc.com

January 9, 2012:  ASTD-TCC Coaching SIG – Coaching with the Co-Active Model.  11:45-1:15 p.m. Hennepin Cty Southdale Library, York Ave. S., Edina.  Free and open to the public.  Our presenter is Jennifer Collins, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and leader of the Twin Cities Ambassador Team for The Coaches Training Institute. Hear what’s new and what you can apply in your practice from a co-active perspective. Contact Julie Berg at Julie@julie-berg.com for more information.

February 8, 2012:  Sharol Tyra, PCC, CPCC, RN, Executive-Life Coach of Life Illumination is offering complimentary 20-minute ‘eye opening’ coaching appointments  from 2-4 pm on Wednesday, 2/8, at the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce, 21370 John Milless Drive, Rogers, MN to celebrate International Coaching Week.  Stop in for complimentary refreshments and self-assessment tools.  Please call 763-477-9186 today to register for your individual, highly customized coaching appointment.

February 9, 2012:  Community Ed Class: “Keys to Finding True Love” – Join instructor Lyndra Hearn Antonson, CPCC, MSW, her husband Dale, and other men and women in exploring how you can clear your inner obstacles to love. Thursday, February 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., $24, in Hopkins. For more information: http://bit.ly/u7ZBmJ

March 27 & 28, 2012:  EQ-i^2.0/EQ360 Certification Training:.  BE ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE CERTIFIED in the newly released EQ-i^2.0 and EQ360 Assessments. Coaches/consultants worldwide use these assessments to support leadership/team development, work/life coaching & mentoring. ICF CCEU’s awarded: 21.5; Register online by 2/24/12. Additional Information: Lisa Griebel 612-718-4389 or lgriebel@crescendoinc.com

December 13 join Elizabeth Craig, Master Career Development Professional with ELC Global, with Jane Pauley at 11:00 a.m. CST on ‘ASK JANE’.  Elizabeth will be the featured career and life work coaching expert.  Listen to the radio show online at www.aarp.org/jane, click “Ask Jane.”

January 9, 2012:  ASTD-TCC Coaching SIG – Coaching with the Co-Active Model.  11:45-1:15 p.m. Hennepin Cty Southdale Library, York Ave. S., Edina.  Free and open to the public.  Our presenter is Jennifer Collins, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and leader of the Twin Cities Ambassador Team for The Coaches Training Institute.

EQ-i^2.0/EQ360 Certification Training: March 27 & 28, 2012.  BE ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE CERTIFIED in the newly released EQ-i^2.0 and EQ360 Assessments. 

Coaches/consultants worldwide use these assessments to support leadership/team development, work/life coaching & mentoring. ICF CCEU’s awarded: 21.5; Register online by 2/24/12. Additional Information: Lisa Griebel 612-718-4389 or lgriebel@crescendoinc.com

Website Launch:  Loverelationshipcoach.com

Lyndra Hearn Antonson, CPCC, MSW, is thrilled to announce the launch of her new website www.loverelationshipcoach.com. You’ll find “Five Free Tips to Attract and Keep the Love of Your Dreams,” information about the Calling in “The One” Coaching programs, a newsletter and blog devoted to creating and keeping extraordinary love relationships, and more. Check it out!

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Experience the Power of Purpose, a 5-week personal effectiveness course that awakens and empowers you to identify, claim, and live out your purpose(s). Saturdays, 9am-noon, 1/7 through 2/4. $200 (Through 12/19: Enroll yourself and a friend and pay just $200 or $100 each.). Additional information: Gretchen (gretchen@thrivewisely.com) or Pearl (pearld2b@yahoo.com).

EQ-i 2.0 and EQ360 Certification Training: Dec 6-7, 2011.   Help your leaders develop their emotional intelligence by becoming ONE OF THE FIRST to be certified in the newly released EQ-i2.0 and EQ 360 assessments. Class limited to 15 participants; Register online by 11.11.11. Additional Information: Lisa Griebel 612-718-4389 or lgriebel@crescendoinc.com.

Join Lyndra Hearn Antonson, CPCC, MSW, her husband Dale, and other men and women to discover how you can clear your inner obstacles to love. Thursday, November 10, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, $24 per individual / $34 per couple, in Hopkins. Register by phone at: 952.988.4070. Register online at: https://hopkins.thatscommunityed.com/course/fall-adult-2011/where-s-the-love