Mommy Drama Teleseries

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Let's face it. When you get to be a certain age, the inevitable question on everyone's lips is: "Are you having kids?"

And after you have one, it's: "Are you having more?"

So, are you?

It's not as easy to answer as it was for our mothers and grandmothers. It's also not easy to weed out other peoples' opinions from what you want. Not to mention that ticking time bomb called your biological clock.

No matter what you decide, the real trick is staying true to yourself.

The Mommy Drama teleseries is a six-part conversation over the phone hosted by certified life coach Lauree Ostrofsky.

Through structured conversation and powerful homework assignments, we'll unearth everything we know about motherhood. We'll look at what it means to you and at the long-term vision you have for your life. The whole time, you are supported by other women who are right where you are.

Together, we face those nagging questions, such as:

• How can I maintain my identity and be a mom?
• What's possible if I choose not to have children, or any more?
  
• What would it mean to have a child without a partner?
• How do I tell people about my decision?
• What if I have trouble getting pregnant?
• How can I cultivate my relationship and career while parenting?

Details…

What: Mommy Drama teleseries
When: Mondays, September 13 – October 18, 2010, 7:00 – 8:30pm ET
Cost: 185.00
Where: Call-in phone number to be provided
Sign-up: Contact Us

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Each session is 1.5 hours over the phone. Each participant is required to call in a couple minutes before the call begins, and to participate fully. Assignments between calls may be given.

The schedule of call topics:

• Session 1 (Sep 13): Creating Community & Conversation
• Session 2 (Sep 20): Understanding Values
• Session 3 (Sep 27): Saying No
• Session 4 (Oct 4): Saying Yes
• Session 5 (Oct 11): Lingering Questions
• Session 6 (Oct 18): Looking Ahead

Power of Choice Guided Conversation

Monday, June 28, 2010

Guided conversations are two-hours long and designed for groups of six or more. These are ideal as a team-building exercise for the office, to set the mood for a weekend retreat, or to liven up an at-home get-together, such as a book club. You set the date, and together we come up with a topic to get everyone talking. Then on the day-of you can sit back and participate while I lead the group.

Topics range from career development to goal-setting for the year-ahead.

The Power of Choice

We are affected by any number of events in our lives - achievements, loss, dreams or fears. Through it all is the thread of choice. We choose how we experience something in our lives and what we do about it.

This guided conversation is designed to explore the connections between what has happened and what we want in the future.

Questions we can consider as a group:

• What lessons help propel me forward?
• What already exists within me to reach my goals?
• What support do I need to take the next step?

Details…

What: Power of Choice guided conversation
When: Two hours-long on a date of your choosing
Cost: 20.00 per person
Where: You choose whether at home or in a retreat space
Sign-up: Contact Us

3-Steps to Success - Biz Series

Monday, March 8, 2010

Introducing a series of three workshops in Washington, DC designed for entrepreneurs and those teetering on the brink to follow their passon and understand the nuts & bolts of managing a brand and a business.

Join co-hosts Sisarina and Simply Leap for useful information, action items for keeping momentum & getting going now, and guided networking with your peers. Sign up for all three, or choose the ones that fit where you are right now.

Only 30 spots are available for each session. Sign up now!

Details…

What: 3-Steps to Success: What entrepreneurs need to get going and keep the momentum
When: Tuesdays, April 20, May 4 and May 18
Time: 6:00 - 9:00pm ET
Cost: per session
Where: James Hoban's, steps from the Dupont Circle metro stop
RSVP here

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Apartment Guru: Need help with a peeping tom or the dream girl next door?

Monday, June 14, 2010

Simply Leap's Lauree Ostrofsky is a featured expert in rentedspaces' Apartment Guru. Recent stories:

Make a Move on the Dream Girl Next Door?
A reader is interested in his neighbor and not sure how to proceed.

"Ostrofsky suggests that you mix a little manliness into your "girl talk," which, let's face it, is kind of what you're having with her when she comes over to talk about dudes.

'He needs to make eye contact and be decisive in his words,' she adds. 'If you wanted a job, is this how you would act?'...

Ostrofsky coaches, 'If you want something, you need to exude the confidence that you can handle the situation, whether it's a relationship or a job, and know your stuff.'"

Peeping Tom Prevention
For a question about neighbors who share a balcony, and how to keep one from seeing the other when the dog comes over on their side:

"Life coach Lauree Ostrofsky at Simply Leap says, 'My first thought about the neighbor is ... does he ever `entertain?' If so, that's a great segue into the conversation.'"

Have Sex Like You Just Met

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Want to rekindle the fire in an otherwise comfortable relationship? Check out Have Sex Like You Just Met the second book from the writing duo, Joselin Linder and Elena Donovan Mauer. In addition to the real stories from 20- and 30-something women talking about passion, romance and sex toys, Lauree Ostrofsky is featured throughout with counsel on how to communicate to keep it real. From the introduction:

In this book, we hope to arm you with tools to create a relationship that not only contains a lot of sex, but also contains a lot of desire. 'Each individual needs to define for themselves what a healthy sex life is,' says Lauree Ostrofsky, a life coach in New York City. 'Sex is a vital element to what makes a long-term commitment possible.'

The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Looking for ways to save time? Check out Christine Louise Hohlbaum's The Power of Slow. Lauree Ostrofsky is featured (on pages 44 and 196) among the experts and tips for making the most of life, and slowing down to actually enjoy it:

The Myth of Multitasking

Multilevel worrying can lead us to paralysis. Downloading our mental vision and adjusting our energy flow can sharpen our outward focus.

"Rather than completing several tasks at the same time," states certified personal coach Lauree Ostrofsky, "it's more likely that we're just worrying about all of those tasks at once. And not getting any of them done."

Focus Factor

New York-based communications consultant and certified coach Lauree Ostrofsky says forgiveness is a big step toward learning how to do things one at a time. "If I'm working on something, I often feel guilty about not doing something else. I know it sounds silly, but it's like each to-do has its own voice begging me to choose it. When I make my choice, I'm letting one of them down. The key to focus is (1) being honest about what you really want to do, and (2) forgiving yourself for not being able to do it all so you can just do that one thing really well."

Simply Leap speaking at IgniteDC

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

On June 16, 2010, Lauree Ostrofsky will be one of 16 featured speakers at Ignite DC #4.

The premise is simple: Five minutes, 20 slides. What would you say? At every Ignite, 16 artists, technologists, thinkers, and personalities take the stage to answer this challenge. The goal is to spark new conversations and collaborations across cultures and disciplines.

Come hear Lauree speak about How My Brain Tumor Will Change Your Life based on her successful blog series. She'll share the lessons learned from her experience as a reminder and inspiration for your life.

This is your chance, as it was Lauree's, to decide what you want to do and do it already. No kidding.

"If you bring an open mind, I promise to fundamentally change the way you see what's possible."

Interested in having Lauree speak at your event? Contact us.

New Partnership with Sisarina

Monday, March 8, 2010

Announcing a new strategic partnership with Sisarina.

Sisarina is a woman-owned, web-marketing firm that connects individuals and companies with the tools they need to market and promote their brand successfully and efficiently.

We will combine coaching with communications consulting to help clients starting or growing their businesses. Entrepreneurs will receive help with:

• Creating a vision for their businesses
  
• Communicating effectively, and
  
• Identifying and removing obstacles that stand in their way

As strategic partners, Simply Leap will guide clients in the early stages of getting clear on what they want - and how to say it. Sisarina will provide clients with the tools needed to engage their target customers and position their brand successfully in the marketplace.

For more information, contact us, or visit Sisarina.

Communicating Strengths for Coaches

Monday, March 1, 2010

As part of the Coaching for Transformation coach training program at the New York Open Center, Lauree Ostrofsky will lead students in a one-hour marketing activity. Students will learn to translate their strengths as a coach into advertising to attract their ideal clients.

Details…

What: Coaching for Transformation
When: Saturday, March 13, 12:00 – 1:00pm ET

Simply Leap offers similar help for one-on-one clients. See our Entrepreneurs page or contact us for more information.