Retreat Coach on the Farm

Women Who Inspire Change: Margie's Interview

 

“Super Woman” Slowing Down"

Margie Scott offers Healthy Choices for Happier Lives..."Living Bliss" Life Coaching & Retreats

Judith: Thanks for coming to my blog to inform my readers about how change can enhance their life. I know you as the coach who is passionate about assisting women to make healthy choices for their bodies. Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your work?

Margie: Thanks Judith. I know it's going to be fun to be here with you. The biggest change I'm experiencing right now is the process of menopause. Wow! I never realized how this biological change could affect things on so many different levels. I find myself questioning so much about myself, my work, and the choices I have made in my life that sometimes it leaves me spinning. The silence and stillness of solitude regularly calls to me and for someone who is very happy being busy, productive and "doing", this makes for some difficult moments.

The great thing about it is that my "Super Woman" persona is being required to take a back seat and I'm starting to get very clear what is really important and what I most want to apply my energy towards.

Judith: Thank you Margie for talking about a subject that is so close to my heart as I’m sure it is to most women. Today we are blessed to have so many resources available to assist us on our journey. One book I especially like is, “The Wisdom of Menopause” by Christiane Northrup, M.D. (Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing During the Change). I know you work daily with women assisting them to make healthy choices and it sounds like you are now being called to do that for yourself. You spoke about having to put down the “Super Woman” persona and move toward what is really important in your life. Could you tell my readers a bit about that journey and where you find it is taking you?

Margie: Identifying that I even had a “Super Woman” persona was the first step, and probably the most difficult. In many ways she has been a superb ally by giving me the energy and drive to reach goals in the midst of some very challenging times in my life. Without her I probably wouldn't be a Retreat Coach or a Life Coach. Once those challenges mellowed out however, she began to exhaust me by continuously requiring me to be doing so I can get “somewhere”. She had me believing that if I wasn't always doing, then I wasn't successful, and I wasn't making a positive contribution to the world around me.

Judith: It sounds like once you were able to identify that you had a “Super Woman” persona then you were able to work with it rather than having it control you. You spoke earlier about a need at this time in your life to slow down. How was your “Super Woman” able to assist you with that?

Margie: The first piece was about honoring her contribution to my life and asking her to continue to gift me with the good parts, while letting her know I didn't need the other stuff. This freed up my energy to focus more on my own health and healing and to recognize how very important that is—for my own well being and in terms of being a positive role model for my clients. From this place I was able to develop the“1-2-3, I'm Getting Healthy” program, which identifies 17 elements integral for living a life of Whole Health and Wellness. This not only provides a tool for my clients but really is a roadmap for my own personal life.

Judith: What a fabulous place to be in now with your energy freed up as you describe it and I know you are able to assist your clients to get healthy with your programs. I always think of coaching as offering clients the opportunity to be healthy, wealthy and wise as the old saying goes. There is a reason why healthy is the first word in this group. Of course it is because without our health nothing else matters! First we must take care of ourselves so that we have more to give others!

I have enjoyed talking with you here Margie. If someone wants to discuss your “1-2-3, I’m Getting Healthy” program how can they get in touch with you? Do you offer a free consultation?

Margie: Yes, I do offer introductory sessions. People can connect with me by visiting my new blog site or emailing me at gaiagirlmargie@yahoo.com. To specifically learn more about the "1-2-3" program they can visit. I can be called at 520-432-5936.

Thanks so much for having me here. This has been such an interesting format!!

Judith: Thank you Margie for sharing things that mean so much to you with us! It has been a pleasure to spend this time with you. Remember everyone Margie Scott offers Healthy Choices for Happier Lives... "Living Bliss" Life Coaching & Retreats.

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Women Who Inspire Change: Maggie G's Interview

 

Maggie Goes “Green”

 

Maggie Gilson is an active, interesting 62 year old retired woman looking for another vocation to keep her busy for the next 20 years or so. 

 

Judith: Welcome to my blog Maggie. I know you to be a very strong woman who has dealt with many changes. I would love to hear a bit about your journey and how you were led to be here in Skaneateles, New York.

 

Maggie: One year ago John called from Detroit and asked what I thought of Syracuse. He said, "Chance of a lifetime."  I said, "At our age, take it."  Two weeks later I moved to Skaneateles and we started a magnificent adventure, in a quaint little village, far away from our children and grandchildren and never-ending board meetings. Since 1975 I owned 4 businesses in Michigan, including a construction company, a golf course, a lounge and a catering company. The burn out got to me, and my husband and I decided to sell out and switch gears. We retired for three years and traveled extensively with our grandchildren, and each other, but soon realized that we were too young to be retired. While John returned to the work force, it was shocking and shattering to me to be unable to find a decent position. Now, I am focusing on changing my situation to one of opportunity and fulfillment. 

 

Judith:  I can only imagine the tenacity and hard work that must have been part of your everyday life. It is absolutely fabulous that you are looking for opportunity and fulfillment now. You have 62 years of amazing life experience that has made you a very valuable resource. This is a time in your life when you can take advantage of being able to pick and choose those jobs that truly bring you joy! Do you have a sense of what type of work that might be?

 

Maggie: I was always a creative person, designing and making my first outfit while in the third grade. My first purchased dress after that was my wedding dress.  I used my creativity in my businesses, from creating new and visionary ad campaigns, to cooking beautiful presentations for 400 people, to inventing interesting cocktails, and creating beautiful flower beds on our golf course, while building a new home and marketing property that we have in the area. I hadn't thought how really creative I was until I started putting it all down on paper. 

Judith: I find that is often true with my clients also. When they take the time to put on paper what is important to them versus just being an abstract thought in their mind, it often offers a new perspective. Now that you are seeing how creative you really are what else do you think you would like to pursue in a new career or should we say a new adventure?

 

Maggie: I also knit, design needlepoint pillows and rugs, and my favorite pastime, designing and knitting and sewing wardrobes for 18" dolls, (American Girl and Springfield.)  My perfect vocation would be able to operate a business that would include lessons, patterns, tips and finished items. This may be on the internet or a bricks and mortar facility.  I have been my own boss for so long, I think a craft shop would be difficult, unless I owned it. I believe there are hundreds of creative women looking for an outlet for their products. I want to harness it, and make some money in the process.  I also believe in "Green."  Recycle, reuse and rebuild. The wave of the future.

 

Judith: Now you are touching something very close to my heart when you talk about green careers! I am wondering if there is a way to tap into the perfect vocation you spoke about and include “Green”. What might that look like? Here is a wonderful website that you might be interested in: Green Career Central.

 

Maggie: I am amazed by the vast amount of "stuff" everyone has accumulated during their lives. It is very apparent when we see the number of storage units across the country.  With our struggling economy, it is time to start using up our resources and tapping into our supplies to help others and simplify our lives. By eliminating unnecessary items in our lives, we free ourselves from so many burdens. It is simply enlightening and renewing. All those with unused resources in their lives should consider "downsizing."

 

Judith: I so agree! When we do all of the wonderful things you are talking about Maggie we not only help our planet and each other but we also get a real sense of freedom that comes from de-cluttering. This allows space for more good things to come into our lives!

 

Maggie: My goal is to be available for women who want to downsize and recycle their possessions for profit.  I see the “green” aspect in reusing perfectly good items and not buying something else.

 

Judith: Thank you so much for your caring spirit and all of the good work you are doing. It has been a real pleasure to have you here today! If anyone is interested in talking with Maggie about her services please contact Coach Judith by email or call 315 497 3059 and I will be happy to pass the information on to Maggie. She is currently in Skaneateles, New York and will be returning to Michigan later this summer or early fall. We will miss you!

 

 Are You Ready for a Change? Looking for Meaning and Passion in Your Life? Then check out the Purpose Clarity program here! Get started today on the road to success! Email or call Coach Judith for a free consultation. 315 497 3059

Judith Geiger ~  Certified Personal Success Coach

www.flyingchangecoaching.com

Photos: Maggie G. with her Muse Mask and by the ocean on a creativity retreat in Maine! Retreat was led by Maggie Butler. See her interview here!