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“Kirsten gave me tools, questions, assignments a

“Kirsten gave me tools, questions, assignments and counsel that enabled me to summon the courage to leave a soul crushing job and begin a new path which dove-tailed with the strengths, skills and interests that I already had, and to pursue work combining the two.

With Kirsten's guidance, I was able to throw out the dirty dish cloth without emptying the whole sink!” - Next Spark Accelerator Graduate

Are you ready to reclaim your sense of fulfillment without quitting your day job (unless you want to)?

If you are feeling called to realign and redesign your life to fit you better in your next phase of life, let’s chat!

My clients have reinvented themselves to be many things!

🌼 Book author.

🌼 International speaker.

🌼 Conflict resolution professional.

🌼 Life Coach.

🌼 Banking Consultant

And SO many more exciting paths.

💎It is not too late to redesign your life for more passion, purpose and joy!

I have 2 spots opening for my Next Spark Accelerator Program next month.

Message me today for more details! 🥳

Feeling gratitude for my parents today. 💕 I am

Feeling gratitude for my parents today. 💕

I am SO fortunate to have them both in my life still.

I won’t get to see them for Thanksgiving -

BUT

I just had a quick couple day visit last week where I got to spend some time with my dad, as my mom was away “on business.”

(Because, yeah, isn’t every 83 year old mother you know still working?)

🥳 My mother is a role model for never letting grass grow under your feet.

That woman is ALWAYS doing something - if not for herself, for others.

😎 My father, on the other hand, is in his full bliss with a pile of books up to the sky, and a sturdy, comfortable chair to read them in.

Here they are almost 60 years of marriage under their belts!

As the holidays come on like a freight train on caffeine - here is an invitation for you to consider.

As the predictable family tiff, disagreement, annoyance or other uncomfortable situation inevitably arises

A few things to consider…

💠 Life is short.

💠 Most people are trying their best.

💠 Love can transcend differences in opinions. ESPECIALLY if you just don’t discuss those opinions! 🤣

Just remember:

You get to be the command and control center of your own life, mood and happiness.

The rest is just noise.

🦃 Wishing you a safe and happy U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday! 🥳

I painted this picture from the porch of my Grandp

I painted this picture from the porch of my Grandparents vacation home in Palm Desert California a looong time ago.

Now, it lives in my parents house in NJ, and still surprises me every time I visit.

My grandmother had a couple of big pictures in the living room that she was getting rid of, so I grabbed one out of the trash and covered it with gesso

and just stepped outside to the patio and started painting the view up the 13th fairway towards the hills.

Who would have thought that ALL these years later, with my grandparents gone and the Palm Desert house sold, the picture would hold a special place in our hearts

Giving us a quick visual cue to remember all the beauty, fun and family time we had out there.

My grandparents were from a small town in southern Minnesota.

They were my first role models in living one’s life by purposeful design!

✅ Their Palm Desert house was purchased when it was just a drawing on an architect’s sketchbook.

✅ Both my grandfather and grandmother were a avid golfers, and the house was right on the 13th tee of the course.

✅ There was a lemon tree in the courtyard and a grapefruit tree off the kitchen door.

✅ The pool was right across the street.

✅ They traveled there each winter for decades, to escape the cold of MN.

✅ The kindly invited us out to visit regularly and shared all the warmth and fun.

Their life, designed their way, was a terrific example of living life your way, rather than letting life live you.

And, in the coolest of synchronicities, my eldest Cass will be spending Thanksgiving out in Palm Springs with her partner’s family this week! 🥳

I am comforted that even though we out here on the east coast only have our memories,

That Cass is making new ones, out in the beautiful land of the desert, mountains and sun. 💕

😎 The holidays are a great time to reflect on what you may like more of in your life!

I think I may need to make time to create a bit more art!!

What might you want to shift to have more of in your life?

Think you're " too old” for a new chapter? You

Think you're " too old” for a new chapter?

You have invested so much:

✅Education
✅Time
✅Hard work

Into your current path, job, career, relationship,

To even think about making a change…..

I remember when I was a partner at my law firm, thinking that something had to change.

On paper and in the bank, it all looked good.

But, in reality, that 14 year career was no longer serving me and the life I wanted.

I wanted to have more

💎 Positive impact on the world

💎 Time for parenting my (then young) kids

💎 Space for some outdoor fun (tennis, skiing, hiking) for myself

💎 Downtime that was just pure rest, rejuvenation and creativity

And,

With some support, thought and courage

I was able to make a big life pivot to becoming a licensed psychotherapist! 🎉

😎 Having a private practice serving my psychotherapy clients for over a decade, gave me the control over my schedule that I craved, while making a positive impact on the world.

People thought I was “crazy” for leaving the law after all that education, time and success.

BUT I never looked back.

🥳 I LOVE to share the path to redesigning your work and life to make your next chapter of life MORE aligned, exciting and perfect for you NOW.

So,

I am hosting a free masterclass on how to Rediscover your Spark-

(the thing that lights you up)

and always know how to access it

so that you can engage with your work and life with renewed energy, purpose and joy!

The Rediscover your Spark Masterclass is happening live on Zoom, Sunday, November 12th at 5 pm ET.

👇Let me know below, or message me if you would like an invite! (Space is limited.)

It is finally time to put yourself back on the list of priorities! 🥳

✅ Reserve your spot today!

👇Let me know below, or message me if you would like an invite! (Space is limited.)👇

“It was really a revelation to make myself as mu

“It was really a revelation to make myself as much of a priority as I do of others!!!!! And that was the secret sauce!!!!”

GG, Next Spark Client

Have you been so busy taking care of other people, at home, at work, on weekends

that you almost have forgotten what YOU need?

Many of my clients are warm, caring folks that have spent decades making sure everyone else is okay, before taking care of themselves.

Switching gears back to yourself can feel quite hard!

And,

🌟 It doesn’t have to!

I am hosting a free masterclass on how to Rediscover your Spark-

(the thing that lights you up)

and always know how to access it

so that you can engage with your work and life with renewed energy, purpose and joy!

The Rediscover your Spark Masterclass is happening live on Zoom, Sunday, November 12th at 5 pm ET.

👇Let me know below, or message me if you would like an invite! (Space is limited.)

It is finally time to put yourself back on the list of priorities! 🥳

✅ Reserve your spot today!

👇Let me know below, or message me if you would like an invite! (Space is limited.)👇

Is your work or life feeling a bit repetitive, dul

Is your work or life feeling a bit repetitive, dull or just plain boring?

🌟 It doesn’t have to!

I am hosting a free masterclass on how to Rediscover your Spark-

(the thing that lights you up)

and always know how to access it

so that you can engage with your work and life with renewed energy, purpose and joy!

👇Let me know below, or message me if you would like an invite! (Space is limited.)

Is your work or life feeling a bit repetitive, dul

Is your work or life feeling a bit repetitive, dull or just plain boring?

🌟 It doesn’t have to!

I am hosting a free masterclass on how to Rediscover your Spark-

(the thing that lights you up)

and always know how to access it

so that you can engage with your work and life with renewed energy, purpose and joy!

👇Let me know below, or message me if you would like an invite! (Space is limited.)

The thrill of trying something new, at a new level

The thrill of trying something new, at a new level! 🥳

(Makes the agony of defeat a little less sharp! 😜)

So, thanks to my pickleball doubles partner, the crazy Susan Schmitt - I flew to Florida to compete in a sanctioned Pickleball tournament.

And, we rocked it through the first 5 matches!

Undefeated!

All our hard work practicing seemed to be paying off!

We made it to the medal round! Yay!!! (Top 4 from the full field).

And,

(drum roll…….)

Got our butts kicked twice… to finish 4th.

No medals for us. 😭🤣

To top it off, we were EXHAUSTED - having played ALL day, into the dark, finishing under the lights at 8:30 at night. (Ridiculously long day.)

When we got back to our friends’ place, Lisa was kind enough to present us with our own non - official 4th place medals!!

😜 Look at those (completely deranged and exhausted) smiles!

This is such a great example of finding joy in the PROCESS rather than the OUTCOME!

We knew we played our best, at that time, in those circumstances, after all our practice. And it felt great. (Exhausting, but great.)

The proven formula to become more engaged and joyful in life doesn’t rely on outcomes like Gold Medals to produce joy.

Rather, the Rediscover Your Spark formula combines a rising sense of increased MASTERY with an increasing and equal CHALLENGE to realize that amazing state of engagement sometimes called “flow.”

I will be teaching all about the Rediscover Your Spark formula in an upcoming FREE 60 - minute Masterclass, live on Zoom, on Sunday November 12th at 5:00 pm ET.

Come to learn the exact formula to:

Rediscover your spark (the thing that lights you up)

and

Always know how to access it

So you can engage with your work and life with renewed energy and joy!

Grab your spot today! Comment “ME” below or shoot me a direct message to save your seat.

Just shoot me a direct message or comment “ME” below to join the fun!

Last Call! I had terrific feedback from my presen

Last Call!

I had terrific feedback from my presentation at the HSP (“Highly Sensitive Person”) Awakening Summit earlier in October.

While the Summit is over, I’ve had a few requests for the replay for my talk The Upside of Introversion in Business: your secret magic!

In addition, I had offered a FREE HSP Sustainability Guide to download.

Now, by popular demand

Drum roll……

You can find the links to both these resources in the Comments below!

Hey, can I ask you a question? Are you ready to w

Hey, can I ask you a question?

Are you ready to wake up each day lit up and excited for the day?

I am thinking of offering a program in November to REDISCOVER YOUR SPARK (the thing that lights you up) and always know how to access it,

so you can engage in work and life with renewed energy and passion! 🌟

Open to the possibility?

Comment below or DM me for more information. 👇👇

Dang that nap felt great! After a long day of tr

Dang that nap felt great!

After a long day of travel, I was beat.

But a good 20 minute Power Nap worked wonders to refresh my energy.

Are you a nap person?

Short naps are one of the a great joys of my life.

Silly, but true.

What do you do to give yourself a energy boost?

That feeling when you LOVE what you are doing in w

That feeling when you LOVE what you are doing in work and life! 🥳

😐 NOT the tedium of daily grind.

😐 NOT the usual boring crap.

😐 NOT the same old, same old.

Did you know that, contrary to popular opinion, the REAL way to feel more energized, alive and engaged in life is NOT to do LESS?

Yup!

The actual proven way for humans to feel more energized, alive and engaged in work and life actually involves cultivating MORE challenge! 😳

And, that higher level of challenge must match a higher level of mastery.

SO,

If you are tired, bored, uninspired or just plain done with your work or life,

There is a different path!

A new path that does NOT require
😳upending your life,
😳quitting your job or
😳heading to a Retreat in India.

The optimal state of human psychology has been called “Flow.”

Flow is roughly defined as that amazing, place where time and space collapse and you are “in the zone” performing flawlessly at a high level in your zone of genius.

In Flow:

💎Time passes unnoticed.

💎Despite high effort, it feels almost effortless.

💎The pleasure of the experience is exquisite.

😎 Once you learn the right formula, you will be able to flip a switch into generating more energy, engagement and passion in your work and life, at will!

If you are craving more energy, engagement and passion in your work and life, I can help!

I am putting together a specific training on this higher, more enjoyable state of being!

If you desire more energy, engagement and passion in your work and life, let me know by commenting YES in the Comments below.👇👇

Being able to turn on your “enjoyment” switch whenever and wherever you want is a complete game changer! 🥳

Simply comment “YES” below, or direct message me if you are interested!👇👇

“You’ve got to get up every morning, with a sm

“You’ve got to get up every morning, with a smile on your face….”
Carole King, Beautiful

I finally saw the Carole King musical, Beautiful, on a trip to Denver.

I didn’t know much about Carol’s life before seeing the show.

It had been a dream of hers to write music, and she sold her first song at age 17!

Her Tapestry album was the music of my childhood in the 70s. 🥰

I had NO idea all the chart busting hits she had written for so many other singing groups in the 60s,, before she finally recorded her own music, herself.

(Locomotion, Up on The Roof, One Fine Day….)

Carole King’s longevity of success, despite all the setbacks in her personal and professional life, centered around her doing something she LOVED, was good at, and practiced and practiced.

😳 Not all of us get to know what we love at age 17!

🥳 BUT - we all have the freedom to find the things that spark joy in us -

At every stage of life!

💠Did you know there is actually a proven formula on how to find that optimal zone of joy?!

I am looking for a few motivated folks who want to learn how to find and boost this kind of joy on the regular in their lives and work.

It's pretty simple to understand and implement right away.

If you are ready to “get up every morning with a smile on your face” simply comment SMILE below or shoot me a direct message.

I am excited to share!

Comment SMILE below or message me for more details!

“I said No!” My client was so happy to report

“I said No!”

My client was so happy to report that she had turned down a Board of Director’s position at a prestigious non-profit institution.

Although very worthy of support, the Board position did not align with her current goals, values and desired impact and purpose in the world.

After the invitation to serve, she had been feeling conflicted and even guilty about saying No.

Happily, she and I had already done the work in my coaching program to get clear on her North Star!

Your North Star is that sweet spot where your interests, passions, purpose and financial needs are all met.

Once you identify your North Starr, it gives you clarity and confidence on your next possible direction, so that how you decide to spend your time becomes easy to decipher!

So, once she ran the Board of Directors position through the filter of her North Star, it took all the guessing and guilt away!

Her priorities, goals, values and purpose at this stage of her life all coincided to support her full hearted “No, Thank You, but No.”

Are you clear on where your highest level “No” is best employed?

Or, clear on where your highest level “YES” is needed?

If things seem fuzzy or in flux, I am currently opening Fall enrollment in my Calibrate to Accelerate: Find your true North Star 12 week coaching program.

I am looking for 4 amazing people ready to get clear on the foundation for the next chapter of their life and business.

If this sounds like you, simply respond NORTH here, or send me a direct message for more information.

Make your YES or NO easy!

Comment below or message me for more information on my Calibrate to Accelerate program today!

Sometimes it's okay to take a break. Like, when t

Sometimes it's okay to take a break.

Like, when the news around the world is so full of people’s horrific experiences of violence and pain, war and displacement, death and torture.

Or when people near and dear to us have difficult health issues beyond our control to care for.

😳 Our nervous systems did not evolve to be able to process the world’s pain in our single person bodies.

So.

Sometimes you MUST take care of yourself.

Things you can do:

✅ Take a news free couple of days, or even a whole week (while sending support where you can make a difference.)

✅ Focus on the beauty around you, whether that is nature, your home, your pets, your loved ones.

✅ Read a great escape novel.

✅ Take a nap, take a walk, take some pics, connect with a friend, visit the local animal shelter.

And,

💯Get clear on your limits of control.

Sadly, all the wishes, worries and prayers in the world have not yet led to world peace. 😐

So, if you are so inclined, you can pick 1 or 2 real world actions to benefit others and actually take them. 🌻

And then get back to taking care of yourself, your work, your life.

✅ Don’t get burned out.

By taking care of yourself, you will be able to see what other real time actions you can actually take, because you still are whole and functioning.

And, know that you are not alone. 💕

💎Sometimes it really is okay to take a break.

I have been feeling SO excited to wake up and get

I have been feeling SO excited to wake up and get started working on my business in the mornings.

I can hardly believe I can type that sentence, never mind that it is 💯true.

Back in my lawyer days, I would wake up in a cold sweat of stress about my work…..dreading even getting out of bed, never mind going to the office.

Similarly, back when I worked for someone else, I would resent any work outside of my designated hours. A lot!

Now that I have taken the time to design a work and life path that fits me like a glove, I don’t just “not” resent working,

I fully enjoy it!!!!

In fact, as I sit here typing, we are in the gorgeous Adirondack Mountains, in full foliage.

I have kayaked and hiked, (SO lovely) but with this gorgeous view, I am happily working away on my business from the loft of the cabin.

Now, you might say, I am just “lucky.”

“Lucky” that I found a business I love - lifting up my clients into their best next chapters of life and work.

BUT

That would not be accurate.

Rather,

the key to my success was taking the time to delve into those things that light me up, those things in my zone of genius, those things that I value, and those things that give me a sense of purpose and meaning

And then,

To redesign them into a new path, a new career and a new way of being in the world that maximizes MY way of living MY best life - MY way.

This is EXACTLY what I offer to my clients, a system to discover that sweet spot where your interests, passions, purpose and values are all met - Your North Star.

My Calibrate to Navigate program will give you clarity and confidence on your next chapter in work and life, without the need to commit to any longer term plan of action, course of study, new certificate program or another degree - to find YOUR North Star.

This is the program I wish I had had 10 years ago, as I crafted my next chapter of work and life, post divorce.

Comment YES below or shoot me a message for more details!

Exploring the red rocks overlooking Boulder, CO.

Exploring the red rocks overlooking Boulder, CO.

We weren’t sure where exactly we were going…

We didn’t know exactly what we would find.

But, we took the time to do it anyway, without any guarantees.

And, it surpassed all our hopes and expectations.

When we go through a life or business redesign, it is a very similar adventure.

You aren’t sure exactly where you are going. At first.

You aren’t sure exactly what you will find… At first.

But, if you take the time to set your course and intentions,

Your new path can exceed your wildest dreams.

Where will your next chapter of your life take you?

Curious?

If you are ready for a fun adventure into the next chapter of your life, my Next Spark Accelerator Program may be just the “map” you need to proceed safely along your journey.

* We wouldn’t have even found the Trailhead for this trail without a map (the GPS didn’t work!)*

If you want more details on how the Next Spark Accelerator Program can guide you on the way to the next exciting chapter of your life or business, shoot me a direct message.

You never will know what is possible until you start up the path!

Message me today for more details!

🌟 It's Day 3 of The HSP Awakening Virtual Summi

🌟 It's Day 3 of The HSP Awakening Virtual Summit and today is for all Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs! If you struggle with all the many parts of running your own business, then don't miss out on these illuminating talks! 🌟 (including mine! 🥳)

Today's schedule is:

🕐 8 am ET Jen Corcoran - LinkedIn for Highly Sensitive People

🕔9 am ET SarahSantacroce - Conscious Business Coach - Humane Marketing

🕑 10 am ET Kirsten Beske - The upside of introversion in business – your secret magic

🕒 11 am ET Rose Cox - Marketing the HSP friendly way

🕓12 am ET Wesley Reece - 3 Essential Beliefs for Charging Luxury Prices

Grab your FREE ticket today using the link below:

https://the-hsp-awakening-virtual-summit.heysummit.com/

Sign up and you'll have 7 days to access ALL the replays! 😀

Gratitude Alert! Extended weekend with my incredi

Gratitude Alert! Extended weekend with my incredible firstborn Cass Dunn (and their partner Gabriel) in Denver!

Did you know that I designed my business model precisely to have every 4th week off for fun?

I love sharing my business model with anyone who will listen!

If you run your own business, or even are just thinking about it and you want:

-More time for yourself.
-More time for the ones you love.
-More fun in both life AND your business!

I am putting together a small group of business owners, founders and CEOs who are ready to redesign their work life to better fit their ideal life, while still creating consistent income.

This is for you if you:

Have an area of expertise that you love to share
Have SO many things you want to do before you get “too old”
Are clear that you MUST generate income along the way.

I am opening up 5 spots in October to the right aligned folks to teach my specialized model.

Simply comment below ME, or private message me for more information.

PS. One of my clients recently redesigned her business to be able to travel internationally and get paid for it!

Comment ME below or private message me to learn more about this opportunity!

Coffee and scrumptious gluten free breakfast = $20

Coffee and scrumptious gluten free breakfast = $20.00

Flight to Denver = $297

Seeing my eldest in their first apartment, in Denver = Priceless!

I am finally here in Denver visiting Cass and Gabe in their amazing (first ever) apartment!

We had an full day yesterday, checking out some deeeelish food and amazing art!

More on the agenda for today, including the Meow Wolf experience! (Can. Not. Wait!)

Discovering new experiences, seeing loved ones, watching the sunset over the Rockies….

I am filled with gratitude and my heart is full!

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