BYRON KATIE, THE WORK

Personal inquiry process called ‘the work’. Four questions, when applied to a specific problem, enable one to see what is troubling in an entirely different light. Process for ‘loving what is’, instead of struggling against reality.

ECKHART TOLLE

As a spiritual teacher Tolle’s work is pretty deep, however it’s a great reminder to ‘be’ in the now as opposed to focusing on the past and the future (a tricky balancing act when one is doing visioning and planning work!). A great grounding tool for those of us who are so future-oriented … he helps us to center and be where everything happens – in the now.

BERT HELLINGER / TRANS-GENERATIONAL FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS

Fascinating family systems work that considers impact of events/issues/confusions of one generation on subsequent generations. German therapist Bert Hellinger maintains there are natural laws or order in a family system (Orders of Love) that can be restored once disrupted. Hellinger has international network of practitioners who are certified in his approach.

DON RICHARD RISO

The enneagram is a very useful tool for those dedicated to their own growth and self-awareness. I often introduce my coaching clients to it. Don Riso is one of my favorite authors out of the pick of enneagram teachers. He offers an online test to help you determine your type and offers pointers for growth and integration once you have determined your type. There is lots of free, useful content on his site. I recommend his workshops if you are interested in really learning about this complex and fascinating tool. His books are a little more psychologically complex than some of the other authors.

DAVID DANIELS AND HELEN PALMER

Two other well respected enneagram teachers. She is known for her ‘panel’ technique that groups people together on panels to help highlight the differences between the types. The site has useful video clips and other information. Recommend her books as a useful starting place for beginners.

SANDRA MAITRI

If you have studied the Enneagram for a while, this woman is an excellent resource to take your understanding to a new and deeper level. Focusing on the spiritual applications of the tool, she points us to the deeper reasons behind our types and how the types interact together. She is also a Diamond Heart teacher in the tradition of A.H. Almaas.

MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR

The ever-popular Myers Briggs Type indicator is based on the work of Carl Jung. This typology tool is used extensively in organizations to help people better understand themselves and others. Good tool for team building and conflict mediation. I use it in my work with business partners and couples. (enter “Myers-Briggs” on any search engine to find many more sites with information on the tool and ways you can type yourself).

KEIRSEY TYPE INDICATOR

Here is another typology / personality tool based on the work of Jung and Myers-Briggs.

THE HOFFMAN PROCESS

The Hoffman Quadrinity Process is an intense, weeklong retreat for identifying and shifting family-of-origin issues. It involves deep, cathartic work done in individual, small and large group settings. Hoffman is the ‘gift that keeps on giving’ as it can take several years for integration and deep understandings to emerge. Excellent foundational experience for singles and couples learning about how their family-of-origin issues connect to their present day relationships.

CENTERPOINTE AND HOLOSYNC TECHNOLOGY

Bill Harris’ Holosync System is a fascinating meditation tool using audio and brain wave technology. It assists you in reaching meditative states in a quicker fashion than regular sitting / insight meditation. His book “Thresholds of the Mind” and his excellent online classes do wonders in explaining how our beliefs and underlying core assumptions create our lives. Ongoing use of Holosync will help you see and understand ‘your stuff’ … moving to a new level of awareness, consciousness and choice. Highly recommended (I use it).

KEN WILBER AND INTEGRAL NAKED

Genius philosopher Ken Wilber’s excellent and diverse website featuring tons of downloadable audio and video clips from interviews with some of the most provocative thinkers of our time.

ESTHER AND JERRY HICKS AND “ABRAHAM”

Esther Hicks is a fascinating channel for meta-physical knowledge. This site offers great information on universal laws around abundance, relationships, visioning, etc. They have a free downloadable CD that contains the basics of their “Science of Deliberate Creation” and the “Art of Allowing”. A great resource for the meta-physically minded focused on The Laws of Attraction.

SANAYA ROMAN AND “ORIN”

This is another channeled resource. Good information on writing, mission and purpose work, spirituality and energy work.

T. HARV EKER / MASTERING INNER GAME OF WEALTH

Book, website and trainings. Identifying and revising deep beliefs about money, abundance and prosperity … ‘financial blueprints’.

Brad Yates: Tapping for Abundance

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner, Brad Yates’s site. A great resource for stubborn psychological and spiritual ‘Trouble at the Border’ issues. Downloadable visualizations and tappings on many common SHIFT-IT type issues (money, weight, relationships, etc).

TERRY REAL AND THE RELATIONAL RECOVERY INSTITUTE

Terry Real is the author of best selling books; “I Don’t Want to Talk About It” and “How Do I Get Through to You?” Offers public workshops and trains therapists. He occasionally offers free tele-classes that are useful and really informative.

GAY &KATHYLN HENDRICKS / THE HENDRICKS INSTITUTE

Gay and Kathleen Hendricks are well-known couples and relationship experts who are the authors of many books on the subject. Good workshops and training materials.

JETT PSARIS &MARLENA LYONS

Excellent, enneagram-based workshops around relationships, intimacy, love and money.

DOUG &NAOMI MOSELEY

Another husband-wife counseling team for intimacy and relationship issues. Authors of “The Shadow Side of Intimate Relationships” and “Make Your Second Marriage a First Class Success”. Offer residential retreats in gorgeous Taos, New Mexico. They have been offering a workshop in Canada (Calgary) once a year.

MARSHALL ROSENBERG / NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATIONS

Simple yet powerful methodology for communicating in a way that meets both parties’ needs.

THE COACHES TRAINING INSTITUTE (CTI)

Creators of Co-active Coaching Model. One of the foremost coach training institutions offering certification and continuing education programs. This is where I took my coaching training.

COACH UNIVERSITY

First international virtual school offering two year online coaching training program. Offers interesting specialties in TeenCoach and Corporate Coaching. Free coach referral service.

HUDSON INSTITUTE OF SANTA BARBARA

LifeLaunch Coach Certification program. Seminars, consultations, coach training programs and product line.

INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION

Largest professional association of personal and business coaches. Seeks to preserve the integrity of coaching around the globe. Good source of information on the field and free coach referral service.

COACHVILLE

Global virtual community for coaches. Resource sharing for coaches and continuing education offerings.

MAKE YOUR MARK GRAPHIC FACILITATION

My original site now focused primarily on Graphic Facilitation and Graphic Recording … using graphics in large conferences and events as summary notes and in more intimate venues as an awesome facilitation aid. Plenty of articles, tips, examples of work, and info on training opportunities: Meeting Graphics 101 workshops plus customized training and mentoring opportunities for those who are interested to learn these creative and strategic skills.

ASSOCIATION FOR VISUAL PRACTITIONERS

New association for the graphic recording/facilitation community. Host annual conference bringing together eclectic group of practitioners who use spontaneous visuals and graphics in their group work: consultants, facilitators, recorders, cartoonists, and other artists.

GROVE CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL

I worked for The Grove in San Francisco from 1996 to early 2001. They are the pioneers for working visually with groups. David Sibbet is the founder. Excellent online store chock full of facilitation tools. Especially check out their Strategic Visioning Process. Excellent stuff!

MINDMAPPING – THE WORK OF TONY BUZAN

Site for Mindmap© originator, Tony Buzan. Graphic overview technique with the ‘freedom to roam the infinite expanses of your brain’. Buzan Brain Friendly processes.

MINDSCAPES

Non linear, systems-oriented, graphic note taking approach by Nancy Margulies.

ALPHACHIMP / BLOG ON GRAPHICS RELATED FIELD

Peter’s Durant’s packed, eclectic blog filled with all sorts of graphic-related paraphernalia. Articles, inserts, quirky information … all in one central location and updated regularly from different contributors.

Bill Phillips: Body for Life

Good basics for physical fitness and nutrition. Phillips classic, Body for Life, is pretty well ageless. His new book called Eating for Life is a great one for easy, healthful recipes. And, he has ‘free days’ built into his lifestyle, so you can still have those comfort food favorites woven in occasionally.

Lorrie Morgan-Ferrero: Speed Copywriting

Does your business have a web or online component? Are you trying to get your point across about what you have to offer? If so, good copywriting (i.e. the actual content and writing on your site and product pages) is a big must have. See the word sorceress herself, my favorite online copywriting guru and mentor.

Alexandria Brown: The Ezine Queen

My other favorite female web guru: Ali Brown. Great advice for online beginners including how to’s on e-zine creation, web marketing, e-products and more.

www.ezinequeen.com

Melanie Benson Strick: Success Connections

Melanie Benson Strick, The Entrepreneur's Success Coach, founded Success Connections in 2001 when she left behind a lucrative Corporate job to pursue her passion in life – transforming the lives of overwhelmed, burned out entrepreneurs. Having learned first hand the difference between a struggling solo-practice and a thriving six+ figure business, Melanie works exclusively with entrepreneurs who want to skyrocket their profits so they can experience more time off.