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Quiet Retreat- Reflect, Refocus, Reboot

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Quiet Retreat

But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.   Matthew 6:6 (NLT)

Your Day

The Quiet Retreat day will begin with a group discussion and instructions for your day in a common area. Each participant will have a room and restroom to themselves at the Retreat Center. There are various trails and places to go outdoors as well.

You may leave whenever you wish or need to do so. Before you go you will be asked to write a letter to yourself that will be given to the instructor to mail to you one month after. More detailed instructions will be given at the beginning of the day as to what to write about.

What to Bring

You will need to bring your own lunch and items for use of the beds ‘on top’ of the covers.  Recommended list of possible items: Bible, journal, writing instruments, devotional book, yoga mat, covers, pillow, etc. For outdoor activities: Tennis shoes, blanket, bubbles, etc. You may ‘do’ whatever you like in your room as long as it does not entail any noise. More detailed instructions will be given at the discussion group time if you are lacking ideas about your day.

Connect with God

The Quiet Retreat is a great way to connect your heart to God’s heart. He does speak when you take time to listen. AND, MARCH will be a Beautiful time to spend with Him. Do you need a Strategy Session with your CEO?

A Quiet Retreat is a very powerful way keep focused on where God wants you to go and how He wants you to continue this year. It will give you time to look over this last quarter and plan for the next.

This time is for YOU to connect to God in a way that is intimate and a true time of discovery. I look forward to guiding you through this important Spiritual Practice as you learn true intimacy with HIM.

Be filled to overflowing,

Deneen

The Calling Clarity Course

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I want to invite you to the Calling Clarity Course.

I believe you ARE exactly where you need to be to live out the Calling God has for your life. You need to know HOW He has uniquely equipped You.

You need the Calling Clarity Course to be bold, to be creative, to share your faith and do it by Connecting your Faith & Business.

God is so amazing in His timing and positioning of where He wants to take each of us. Are you ready to continue trusting God and taking the next step in His adventure for your life?

I want to invite you to the Calling Clarity Course.

So let me tell you all the things you get if you sign up for the Calling Clarity Course.

Let’s begin with the Tools you will receive:

 

Books- Strengths Finder 2.0, Marketplace Christian, Journal

 
Assessments- Myers-Briggs, DiSC, Multiple Intelligences, Spiritual Preferences, Personality

 
Activities- Values Finder, Personalized Faith Plan

 
Checklists- Experiences, Talents, Expertise

 

Next, the Outcomes you will receive:

  • Determine 3-6 Spiritual Gifts and how to apply them to business
  • Discover 5 Strengths to know how you operate as a leader
  • Connect to your Personality and the way you think
  • Create a decision filter based on your top 5 Values
  • Identify your Expertise in many areas
  • Remember the Talents you may be over-looking and how they work for you
  • Pinpoint Experiences that add value to your uniqueness
  • Personalized Faith Plan with 4 activities designed just for you

How it will Work:

  1. Three-hour Virtual Workshop (with some pre-work) where we will explore your business vision and the parts that make up you. You will be given tools to use as we advance together.
  2. Once a week, 90-minute virtual meetings for 8-weeks to check in with where you are with each assignment and have a mastermind session. You will get 8-minutes in the Hot Seat to have everyone pour into you. Assignments will be checklists, assessments, and journaling.
  3. One Day Retreat (with an overnight BONUS option). We will put together all your parts so you can see your Calling Clarity. You will know who you are and Whose you are. There will be a time for you to put all your beautiful pieces together and share what God has revealed to you.  You will walk away knowing how you show up in your business as whole, holy, and authentic.
  4. A 45-minute one-on-one Session four to six weeks after Course is completed.

Have I made this program irresistible for you?  Are you excited to know the details of when and how much? Remember this is only available for the first 8 Wise Women who contact me.

When: Workshop- Saturday, March 2nd from 9am-12pm EST on Zoom

Virtual Meetings- Wednesdays from 8pm-9:30pm EST 3/6; 3/13; 3/20; 3/27; 4/3; 4/10; 4/17; 4/24

Retreat Day- Saturday, April 27th from 9am-3pm EST with Friday night **BONUS Live Coaching Session (near Metro Detroit Airport, TBD).

Investment: $1,048 payable in one installment or for two installments of $629 (due at time of sign-on and then 30 days later)

**Additional Fee for Hotel night stay on Friday night.

I believe you ARE exactly where you need to be to live out the Calling God has for your life. You need to know HOW He has uniquely equipped You. You need the Calling Clarity Course to be bold, to be creative, to share your faith and do it by Connecting your Faith & Business.

Here are some words from the last participants:

“Each piece of the puzzle confirmed the piece before. I am who I am and it is okay to be authentic.”   Deb

“I feel transformed, I came in feeling like a ‘hot mess’ and left feeling directed and on a mission.”   Lynnet

“It helped me gain an insight on my direction moving forward. . . it allowed me to look at all that God can use in me.”    Brenda

Join me NOW! Get your spot TODAY. Registration is open until Friday, February 15th (or has filled).

Be filled to overflowing,

Deneen

Knowing How to Follow-up After Networking

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The last time you went to a networking meeting, What did you have to show for it? A massive deck of business cards? Sure, it looks impressive but how can you turn those cards into something that will work for you?

You’ve gone through the first stage of the networking process, now it’s on to the second stage—reaping the rewards. All sales happen in the follow-up AND it takes more touches than you think.

Networking Stats

Did you know, 80% of sales happen after the 5th touch with the client and it can take up to 21 touches before someone decides to buy. And guess what? Most people stop after the third try.

Learning to connect at a networking event is great BUT it is equally important to learn follow-up skills that keep you growing your contact list.

After Networking

Here are four to get you started:

  1. Link up on LinkedIn

Send all your event contacts an invitation to connect on LinkedIn. Make sure to use the ‘send a note’ button from their personal profile. Make it all about them and learning more about their business with this first follow-up.

  1. Connect via email

Be sure to reference anything you talked about with your new connections to refresh their memory. You may not hear back right away but remember just because a contact doesn’t connect back immediately, it doesn’t mean they’re not interested. Everyone else, like you, are busy, so stay pleasantly persistent and you’ll be sure to stay top-of-mind.

  1. Check-in Regularly

Additionally, be sure to remind yourself to reconnect with your contact each month or every quarter (a tickler file works best for this). They might not be interested in your products or services right now, but things are constantly changing in the marketplace. Bonus: Make sure to say Happy Birthday and congratulate for work anniversaries on Social Media.

  1. Schedule a Call

Suggest a 20-minute phone/zoom call that will be of mutual benefit to both of you– although you’ll want to focus on how the call will help them. You can discuss products, services, trends, or anything else that might benefit your connection. Do your research for this chat so your contact knows you did your homework and are genuinely interested in seeing how you can help one another.

Networking Ninja

Choose from the suggestions above or combine some of them to develop your own follow-up strategies. It is important to tell them how you will be following up. When you tell them what to expect it makes it real for both of you. You will be more likely to follow up because you told them that you will, and they are going to be more receptive to the follow up because they know it’s coming.

Oh, and the best part, they will often share the best way for you to follow up with them so they will be even more receptive. Never let a networking event go to waste again.

Remember, the sale is in the follow-up.

Be filled to overflowing,

Deneen

P.S. Need help getting organized with your follow-up? a.k.a., Tickler File? Or with other strategies to stay ‘top of mind’ with your prospects? Click HERE to connect with me for a FREE 30-minute Clarity Session.

 

Practice Sabbath

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Sabbath is one of my favorite Spiritual Practices. It gives me 24-hours to relax, refresh, and remain connected to the Father. Do you trust God enough to take a Sabbath each week? That was the question I needed to ask myself AND I needed God to show me that I could.

Sabbath Begins

My Sabbath has evolved since I first started making this practice part of my week. At first, I wasn’t sure what to do except put away all my ‘work’. That could be hard because my mind does not stop thinking about my projects just because I don’t have it open on my computer.

So, I decided to save certain things for my Sabbath time. They are projects of a personal nature, things that truly relax me, or activities that I can indulge in without guilt. What I have found is that when I take this time apart, I come back to my work (my business) with new enthusiasm and ideas.

Another reason I decided on really showing up in an intentional way for my Sabbath is that I am not always able to go to church services. With my MS, it is not ‘restful’ for me to get up on a Sunday morning, get ready, and go to church. Since I am an entrepreneur, I need downtime for my body to recuperate after a week of working my business.

My Sabbath

What does my Sabbath look like? It starts on Saturday evening between 4-6pm and goes until that time on Sunday. I am trying a new thing by going to the Saturday service at my church as much as I am able. I like that it kicks off Sabbath for me. Each week I plan something that I am going to do. It can be something as simple as a bath to having brunch with a group of girlfriends. I love saving books to read and watching movies with my daughters.

One thing that is super important for me is an extended prayer-time with God. I do meet with God each day for Bible study and prayer, BUT this is time set apart to focus on people, projects, and relationships. It is time for me to listen to what God is impressing on me. Of course, I use my journal and colored pens to give me focus.

Begin Sabbath

What are some activities that recharge you? Think about things you really enjoy and allow yourself to do them during your Sabbath. What 24-hour period works best for you? There is no ‘set’ way to do this. God gave us the example of Sabbath way back in Genesis, not because He needed it but because He knew we would.

I would LOVE to give you a list of Sabbath Ideas to get you started. You can download them by clicking HERE.

Start this week with just one thing you really enjoy. Create the Sabbath that works for you and gives you the rest you need. Trust God that your business will be there (and flourish) when you obey His Command to Sabbath.

Be filled to overflowing,

Deneen

 

Clarity Retreat- Your Vision for 2019

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Do you want to do MORE for God this year through your work?

Are you searching for a way to incorporate your faith into your everyday?

The Clarity Retreat is for you if:

You feel the heart pull to serve God and others in the marketplace

You want to invite God to be a part of your work

You are tired of feeling guilty about not doing what you ‘think’ is necessary to serve Christ

At the end of this 24-hour Retreat you will:

Define your goals for 2019

Create a filter for decision making

Identify your best way to show up authentically in your business

Some Activities during the Retreat:

Discussion

Prayer & journaling

Hands-on exercises

Biblical insights

Swimming

Vision boards

     Regular Ticket includes:

  • Dorm style twin bunk-bed/Shared bathroom
  • Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
  • All materials & gifts
  • Use of facilities (at appropriate times)

     VIP Ticket Includes (only 4 spots):

  • 2-person room with Queen bed each/Jack & Jill bathroom with adjoining 2-person room
  • Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
  • All materials & gifts
  • Use of facilities (at appropriate times)
  • 45-minute one-on-one Session with Deneen

*Tickets on SALE until December 20th! Hurry to give you & your Business this special GIFT

 

 

 

 

How to Create a Word for Your Year

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“With a clear vision you will live on purpose and in your purpose.” -DeneenTB

I have chosen a word for the year for the last several AND it has made a huge difference in how I show up in my business and my life. Having a word gives me focus in a way that is real and allows me to have a quick filter to evaluate the opportunities that come in front of me.

Past WORDS

My first word was intentional. During that year I was creating my online presence for the first time. I needed to learn about social media, sales funnels, and leadership. Every course, workshop, class, and coaching investment went through the filter of being Intentional.

The next word was daring. During that year I was writing a book. I used my word to reach out to Podcasts, Magazines, and Influencers in order to get my name and message out. It was definitely something that was out of my comfort zone and took Daring.

Last year my word was meraki. It is a Greek word that means doing something with all your creativity, heart & soul. I looked at opportunities to advance my message and worked on projects where I could truly leave a piece of myself and feel good about it. It gave me a great focus on what I really wanted to do and what I knew God wanted me to do. If I couldn’t Meraki the opportunity, I left it alone.

Your WORD

So, how can you begin to determine your word for this year? I have three questions you can ask yourself.

  1. What is your power? Things you are good at doing, skills, talents.
  2. What is your passion? That idea/thing, that motivates, inspires, and energizes you.
  3. What is your purpose? The pull of your heart, your mission.

If I ask myself these questions (and journal the answers) I get concrete responses about goal setting, action steps, and habits. I am good at being organized and focused. I get out of bed each morning excited to work on the projects I know will help women grow in God and grow in business. I believe I was put on this earth to take away the guilt from Christian Business Women and show them how to serve God through their work.

My WORD

What is my word for this year? IMPACT

I am looking at how to have more impact on Christian Women. I am engaging in activities that will expand my tribe. I am opening up to where God wants to take me and bring more women together in a way that is new, relevant, and honoring. I will use the word to determine if an opportunity will have an impact (or not) on what God is calling me to do.

My word started brewing a few months back and has been growing. Is there a word that has been stirring in you? Use the three questions to bring it to the forefront. Oh yeah, write it down. Put it somewhere you will see it every day. It will make all the difference when you have a choice to make. It will also help you determine the next steps to take.

I would LOVE to hear what your word is going to be for 2019. Write it in the comments below and if you are still struggling. . . let’s chat. I have a FREE (no obligation) Clarity Call that will help. Click HERE to schedule your chat.

It is going to be a more focused year with your word leading the way. Ask God to bring it to your mind through the three questions. Ask Him for His guidance as you move forward in your business and life.

Be filled to overflowing,

Deneen

 

Suffering to Do Right

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Ready to suffer? No one is. But, as a believer in Jesus we need to be ready to suffer for doing what is right.

Many years ago I was in a job that required transporting mentally ill clients. We were in a residential treatment center so we took them to the grocery store, to their appointments, and to day programs. We were responsible for them and I took the job seriously as I drove the 15-passenger van.

Others who worked in the program were not as diligent as me. When it came to my attention that a few of them were showing up to work intoxicated I knew it would have to be me who reported it. What was even worse, the biggest violator was the boss’s own daughter.

It was not easy, and I did not make any friends. In fact, I stood alone in my accusations because the person who had told me would not back me up. But I knew it was right. After that, we had safeguards put into place to prevent this from happening again.

1 Peter 3:14 says, But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats.

 

When I think about SUFFERING. . . a few thoughts come to mind as I remember back on this situation.

Standing

If I had not been the one to stand up for the clients, then something horrible could have happened. I had to know what was right and be ready to say something.

Faith

Doing what is good is what we are mandated to do. God expects us to live in a way that shows our faith. That means doing the unpopular thing at times.

Risking

I thought about what the consequences would be if I did nothing and it scared me. I also thought about the awkward work environment and that I may have even lost my job.

Intentional

I could not just pray that the situation would go away. I had to make the effort to do the right thing. There could be no shying away from my responsibility.

Growth

By doing this one thing in the way God wanted, I felt empowered. My relationship with Him grew as I took one more step into being obedient.

 

It is not always in the BIG Moments that we become closer to God. It is in our everyday work as we do it with excellence, follow Christ’s example, and continue to do what is right. And the best part? God will reward you.

James 1:2-4 says, Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

So, suffering has a place and a purpose. How are you ‘suffering’ for your faith?

 

Be filled to overflowing,

Deneen

P.S. Grow your Faith with a Personalized Faith Plan. Only by cultivating your vertical relationship with God will you walk in obedience and grow into suffering for the right reasons.

Creating Disciples

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In Jesus’ day a disciple meant that you were so devoted to your Master that you would have gotten the dust of the road all over you as you walked with Him because you followed so closely.

What does discipleship mean to you?

As a follower of Jesus, you are a disciple. And, we are called to make disciples too. How can we do this through our work each day?

Here are four ways to get you started:

  1. Meet with Jesus.

Show you are a disciple of Jesus by making it a priority to meet with Him each day and listen to what He wants to say to your heart. The word discipline comes from the same root as disciple. Make this meeting a priority. You can only do what God is asking you to do if you align with Him for your success.

  1. Model the behavior you want others to follow.

This is a form of discipleship. In your work that may look like working without complaining, being helpful to others, and going beyond the expectations of your clients. It may also include the way you express yourself ‘thanking God’ for good things and talking about faith-based activities.

  1. Grow intentional relationships.

Ask God for the who and start to simply pray for them. Then look for opportunities to meet with them socially. Forming intentional relationships is the first step in discipleship. Relationships take time and can get messy. Look for ways to support and encourage before you ever share Jesus.

  1. Share your own adventure with Jesus.

Part of who you are as a believer is sharing Jesus with those around you. There are many ways to ‘show’ you are a believer, but God expects you to ‘tell’ others as well. Don’t be afraid of answering questions. Give honest answers based on your own experiences and don’t shy away from hard questions. Be willing to find the answers together.

One discipline I love is Silence & Solitude. I go on a ‘Quiet Retreat’ every quarter so I can spend the day with God and check in for a long strategy meeting. This is where I get insights as I reflect on my last quarter and plan for the next. I allow Him to speak to my heart and I evaluate how I am aligning with Him.

The hardest step is always the first one. God is calling you to live for Him 24/7. That means you are the same person in the Sunday School class, at the PTA meeting, and in the Boardroom. What is God saying to your heart about sharing Him with those you encounter every day?

What do you need to do first so that you become the disciple He desires you to be?

Be filled to overflowing,

Deneen

P.S. The next Quiet Retreat is scheduled for Monday, October 8th. Sign up HERE.