Finding Your Voice
2009
" I have discovered a connectedness to my body that
I never knew existed. I have learned to pay attention to my body - it never lies" . I have become more awake about a
number of things that have been repeating themselves in my life. The phrase, " How is this serving
you?" has become a lifeline for me. The Finding Your Voice program
has made me realize that I am a valuable person and I am worthy of just
being, without any apologies" .
Brenda A.
" The Finding Your Voice experience has provided me
an opportunity to experience my life as I was meant to. I no longer see myself as a
victim stuck in the past with stories that do not serve me anymore (the
past is just that-the past).
I am now fully awake and conscious to what is going on in my
life, right now. Breathing
deeply and staying in my body has created a calmer, more focused and
less stressed me. These
changes have had a positive affect in my personal life and my work
life. I am less
reactionary, a better listener, strong and capable of making
choices/decisions and supporting/encouraging the people I work
with. The program has
provided me with the information and experiences to evolve as life
continues. I am responsible
for creating my joy, my accomplishments, my adventures and choosing how
I will experience whatever life has to offer".
Thelma J.
"I can't believe this training has
been designed just for me!!
The celebration of ones' self as a
beautiful human being who comes to work everyday and who can become
sooooooooooo much more! For the first time our management have
given us training suited for women! The first training on January
14 th and 15 th was attended by
11 amazing women! This is spreading like weeds all around and
beyond the Department's walls. If you do not believe this, just
look around and start wondering about these women who are bringing
their thinking and work habits to a new level - all within! An experience
that defies explanation - because after all - 'it's all about me', and for you,
'it will be all about you'" .
Lise. M-P, Federal Government
Department, PEI
FINDING YOUR VOICE -
2007
Attending the "Finding Your Voice"
Session, hosted by Cathy Carmody, has been an incredible Eye Opening
experience for me. Taking responsibility for my actions, speaking my
truth, and "waking up" has truly influenced every action I now
take. For the first time in my life, I know I'm in control of my
own destiny, and I know that I have the ability to accomplish anything I
put my mind to. This session has energized me to no lengths, and I
look forward to the continuous learning, of my now favorite subject,
me... All those who I have contact with, be it at home or work, have
benefited from my new discoveries. Those that know me, know they
can depend on me to "tell it like it is", and that I mean what I
say. The results of this are highly reflective in my behaviors and
attitudes. One of the most obvious changes is that I have been pain
free, since taking the session. I have been in chronic pain for
years, related to IBS, and since the session I have never felt healthier
or stronger, in my life. The discoveries I have made since the
"Finding Your Voice", have been life altering. I have been very
privileged to attend, and would like to show my appreciation by
spreading the "word" per se. I'm looking forward to taking additional
sessions, and eventually passing this wonderful gift of
self-discovery on to other woman, that may benefit though my
experiences.
Tracey CP. Amherst,
N.S.
Recently I was part of a group of women who participated in a
program offered by Cathy Carmody, called Finding Your
Voice. I was expecting a program with the same rhetoric about
balancing family and work, instead I found an experience that changed
and continues to change my life. Until participating in Finding
Your Voice I never realized how much of my life I went through on
auto-pilot, I did the same things day after day, without realizing that
it was within me to change things. I relied on external forces
constantly, I needed and relied on the opinion of others, even when it
was not what felt or appeared right for me. I thought it was up to
everyone else to make me happy, and often had conversations with myself
which were self depreciating, you know the ones, they usually start with
" how could I be so stupid", " if only I tried harder", and continue
from there.
Since experiencing Finding Your Voice, I have found a new inner
strength, and am more confident then ever. The best way to
describe the change I feel is that for the first time in a long time I
am comfortable in my skin, with my intellect, with my decisions and most
importantly with myself. I notice so much more and want to
experience even more. Everyday I wake up grateful for what I have,
looking forward to what the day may bring. If I want something,
truly want it, and then now I find a way to achieve it. It may
take patience and hard work but eventually I will succeed. I now
have the tools to ask myself the right questions, instead of dwelling on
the wrong ones. I realize that I have so much more to offer if I
follow my heart, after all, the most important lesson I learned from
Finding Your Voice is " It's all about me". And I intend to make sure it
stays that way. My intention is to continue to learn and follow
what is truly right for me, and to not try to be what others believe or
think I should be.
I want to thank those who invited me to
experience such an energizing and life changing gift. And believe
me this is one gift that won't be returned, worn out, or lose its shine;
it is however, the gift that will keep on giving. After all, IT'S
ALL ABOUT ME.
D.
Elliott, Charlottetown , PEI
"Finding
Your Voice "
truly was an incredibly powerful, life
enhancing experience for me, and I'm sure others who participated would
say the same.
Over the last year, I have been faced with
many challenges, both in my personal and professional life. I have
worked hard at trying to overcome them and it has not been easy.
The road has been long but I have made great progress, because I really
want to.
At this point in my life, I can honestly say that I have finally
found the piece of the puzzle that has allowed me to put it all together
and see the real image of my life. Having said that, my life has
already changed and I know it will continue to change for the better as
each day passes. More importantly, I know I can help make it
happen for others too.
I believe in the work that Cathy Carmody does
and that what she said was right.........."we as women have a huge role
to play by allowing ourselves to be authentic".
Karen A., Amherst,
N.S.
My personal story is one of having overcome a serious burnout in
an Executive position in February 2006. The WEL systems process
has not only provided me with tools to re-vitalize and re-energize my
life but also to take back my personal power and to understand that I am
the creator of my own destiny and that in the choices that I make, the
way I choose to respond and the way I choose to see my personal options
- these choices contribute to the way in which I live in my environment
both at work and at home.
I also
believe that this level of transformation is incredibly life altering
because it is so personal and that in spite of everything I have ever
been taught/told, I bring my whole body including my personal "self" to
work with me every day. The models
within the program provide ways of seeing our own realities and how they
are based on culturalizations that we have grown up with - those rules
and stories upon which our values, beliefs and attitudes are
based...some which no longer serve us.
You might also be wondering why I would choose to attend another
2 day session (Finding Your Voice) when I have had the leadership
program. During each experience the journey continues as does my
personal development/evolution. The experience with new and
different women triggers within me "information or energy movement" -
information that generates "new insights" about my self and what else is
possible.
The amazing transformation that I saw in 11
women sitting through two days of this experience (Finding Your
Voice) is truly unbelievable....and momentous. Even for those
who initially had some scepticism and some fear about sharing with
individuals who are part of their own organization and the fear of
possible issues around anonymity.
In the two days, not only was a bond created,
but also a network of women who will work together to move forward and
make the most of every day of their life into the future. They now
see the possibilities as do I in "what they didn't know that they didn't
know"....and they now know that "so much more is possible for them in
their lives". They now see how their "Self" is so
magnificent and so full of potential and so capable.
Joann D. Amherst, N.S., Director, Federal
Government
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - 2006
I was given the opportunity to work with Cathy
Carmody and Celine Burlock through a work-sponsored, women's
leadership event, that has (and will) evolve into a lifelong connection
for me. Throughout my many years of career development, paired
with my 25 years of being a competitive, elite level, athlete, I have
been "coached" in many ways and styles (including Olympic level
coaching), and never, have I experienced the life altering, perception
changing, awakening experience that these two women afforded me.
Never again will I perceive my world the same way, and I would recommend
their courses to anyone, seeking to make significant and profound
discoveries in the way they live their lives.
Mary M. Halifax, N.S.,
Manager, Federal Government
In January 2006 I had the opportunity to take a 3-month Women's
Leadership Program through my department. I wasn't sure if it was
for me as I was "only a clerk".
Over the next 3-months working with Celine Burlock and
Cathy Carmody, I totally redefined my life and who I knew I could
become. This life altering program was just what I always needed,
yet I didn't know I was looking for it. My perceptions on life,
work and people I come across have totally shifted 180 degrees from the
beginning of the program. It has only been 10 months since I first
stepped foot into that program room with Cathy & Celine, I have
accomplished so much in this time... and it is only the beginning.
These women have invited me to reclaim my life and create my own future...
the potential is Unlimited!
Lori W., Halifax,
N.S.
January, 2006,
I was lucky enough to be included in a Women's Leadership Program
lead by Catherine Carmody and Celine Burlock, and since then I have
witnessed a profound change in my perception of what life really
is. I observe myself walking through my life and am able to ask myself,
"Is this what I want?" Good, bad, or ugly, I am able to face, and
challenge, anything this life has to offer head-on. You've gotta like
the power of that! Through the no-nonsense approach and sensitive
coaching of Celine Burlock, and the caring and competent leadership of
Cathy Carmody, this stellar team fostered growth you can't read from a
book. I see the sparkle in the faces of my fellow leaders. For
all this, I will always be grateful, and would encourage anyone to
rediscover the lust for life they were born with by engaging any of
their programs.
Margot G. Halifax,
N.S.