elizabeth529

“Embrace change and not fear and your authentic life will begin to unfold in front of you.” I feel I was born at the right time. Life has not always arrived gift wrapped but I know it has made for a more interesting existence. Would I have preferred an easier life? Well, maybe if it came with me being 5’11” and winning the Nobel Peace Prize and having Daniel Day Lewis escort me to Oslo to accept the award while my understanding husband stays home to watch the cats and dog. But my life has been about facing challenges and moving forward. I have had some great successes – first New York Director of Project Linus, stand up comic in Manhattan and comedy writer for WNBC radio, a member of Who’s Who in America and surviving a near fatal car accident (along with 15 surgeries) to some sobering disappointments. But each experience has helped me become the person I am today. And a healthy dose of humor has made getting thru each chapter in my life quite doable. The decision to “reinvent” myself came after 20 years in the NYC advertising field. Sprinkled in between I created and sold my own jewelry designs, worked as a fundraiser and AIDS volunteer and operated an upscale consignment business. But I wanted more in my life and I wanted to connect with motivated women who were looking to take a similar journey. I went back to school and became a certified creative life and career coach. My colorful background, life experiences and non-judgmental nature give me a unique perspective on life and the notion that change is not to be feared, but embraced. We baby boomer women have learned much and have earned the right to discover new passions in our lives. I've learned that if you really listen, life gives you the clues to discover your blueprint for success in all the areas of your life. My philosophy is if you long to take that unfinished manuscript out of storage, paint with Paris as a backdrop to your artistic side, start a new business or change careers or become happier by peeling away those old tired layers of insecurity now is our time. It is never too late to be the person you need to be. To be the person the world needs you to be. In addition to my coaching practice, I am the Nassau County Team Leader for ActivEntrepreneur. We are a business networking organization for entrepreneurs interested in an active and healthy lifestyle. I also write the “The Coach is In” column for their monthly newsletters. Now when I take a glance back at my life I am amazed that I didn’t sleep more. But I wouldn’t have wanted to miss one minute of it! I know I was born at the right time. elizabeth cassidy,CTACC Branching Out Life Coaching BranchOutLife@optonline.net http://BranchingOutLifeCoaching.com