Thankyou to all the most amazing people I am blessed and honoured to be connected with….thats you…..I pinch myself with the life I now get to lead and enjoy every moment, what I get to share, and the connections I make, and everything I get to do.
// Every oil bottle I open and share..
// Every class I plan and organise, and invite special souls too, and what they get to experience at my events…
// Every person I get to sit next to in courses/ trainings/ on the plane/ waiting in airports……I find the magic in all of that…(spaces in between are so important to me), and magical people turn up in my life…..
// Every person at every class, with an open mind exploring what essential oils can do for them….
// Every woman who joins me on the WomanSpeak journey and what that means to her – exploring how she wants to dive into herself more, and express herself more…
// The women I get to connect with through training new WomanSpeak leaders throughout the world – and the energy I experience flowing from these women, and their drive and “call” to also empower women around them, to hear their voices, their presence in thought leadership in the world…..its incredibly special, and an honour to do so…
And then next year is asking me to be more and experience more – I can feel it already…
My Sisterhood Circle of two days ago (now an annual thing) is such a special time to get together with soulful woman and reflect, go deep, journal and put out intentions for next year. This year I was already expecting words like “grace and ease” to be at the forefront I what my year next year would be focussing on.
But no.
My word for next year is “Honouring”.
Honouring myself more and spending time working out what that means, how that feels and what I do from day to day to make that a reality. I still dont know what this word really means for me – as I can get caught up in “doing, creating, moving forward etc etc” (I find it so hard to switch off), but I do know I am creating more time moving inwards….so I will be working out how to do that….
That is my focus for next year.
As for the year that has gone – so many highlights for me throughout this year:
// Seeing my girls bloom and grow and spend gorgeous amount of time with them – time on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Sea World, Australia Zoo, Lone Pine, time cooking at home, picnics…so many fun times
// First travel overseas in 10 years (and ended up traveling to many gorgeous places. OS destinations included Fiji, Arizona, Utah, Canada and Alaska and experienced training and courses and personal development opportunities like I never have before…
// Launched the Gut Health Reboot Program with Lisa Marie and Vanessa Lee Vickery. We ran it twice, and will be running it every 6 months, and it just gets better and better….its so good…
// My dōTERRA essential oils business, in collaboration with all the gorgeous souls I work with in Australia and OS, grew to a “Diamond Level” and keeps growing and growing oh so beautifully. I am in love with the products, the business model (conscious, ethical and oh so efficient)….
// Attended my first dōTERRA convention and Gala in the US (incredible experience – everyone needs to experience at least once in their lifetime), and also attended the Australian dōTERRA convention and Gala (Gold Coast), the leadership retreat (stayed with 5 friends in an apartment in Perth), Mastermind cruise from Canada to Alaska…and my generous friend Jessie Reimers held her first leaders retreat for her team in the hinterland of Byron Bay….which was also a life-changing experience.
// My WomanSpeak Circle has been running for over a year now. I undertook a Foundation Course and Level One training in Sedona, Arizona for a week in February this year, and I was invited to be a WORLD leader trainer (one of only 2) by the course creator KC Baker.
// Launched first cooking e-book “Summer Essential Foods” with Vanessa Lee of Becomingness this month..
How is your 2018 looking? What have you got planned? I would love to hear….
Wishing you all the very very very best for 2018 – thanks for being a part of mine….
We are so excited to bring you a flavour packed e-book full of our favourite “Summer Infused” recipes, using sublime and divine dōTERRA essential oils.
“What a delightful book crammed page after page with enticing, delicious and nutrient dense recipes! We are lucky enough to have tried and tested a number of these recipes in our home and they come with a raving 5 star rating from ourselves, our children and guests who never fail to comment and delight in the vibrant flavours that come from recipes infused with just a few drops of these potent essential oils. If you’re looking for easy-to-follow, gluten, dairy and refined sugar free recipes that will impress your family and guests, this is the book for you!” Alison Bartolo – Speaker, Creator of Healthy Munchkins and Diamond dōTERRA Leader.
I am so thrilled to collaborate with the dynamic amazing Vanessa Lee – Integrative Nutritionist, Blogger and Recipe Developer, and fellow “Gut Health Reboot Program” co-creator, to bring you a flavour packed e-book full of our favourite “Summer Infused” recipes, using dōTERRA essential oils we have developed for ourselves and our Vibrant Infused Cooking classes over the past couple of years.
These are our favourite recipes – that the ever creative Vanessa Lee and I have developed for ourselves and our Vibrant Infused Cooking classes over the past couple of years.
With our 50 page e-book, you get 17 tried and true recipes that have become staples in our homes and in our classes, and a whole lot more…
Want to get yourself and a friend a copy? Perfect for summer cooking…..
We are so excited to offer you a 2 month supported journey to reboot your gut health. We offer you a well supported journey with a month of “preparations” and a month of “gut cleansing” infused with a whole lot of heart, soul and love.
We are committed to YOU getting the right results for YOU.
Our next program will be run from October to November 2017…and you can book your early bird ticket now HERE.
We understand this journey is not just about taking things out of your diet and taking a few supplements. It’s so much more than that. This is an emotional and practical lifestyle journey too.
That is why we have combined forces between the three of us –
// Psychologist & Emotional Coach – Lisa Coulson,
// Holistic Nutritionist & Wellness Coach – Vanessa Vickery and
// Mind-set Coach (with a science background) – Chantal Roelofs
to provide you with holistic and practical health and lifestyle and support resources.
Information and access to support within a Facebook Community
Weekly interactive webinars during May and June with a different focus each week
Online Cooking Classes (and in person in Brisbane with a small fee)
A “Toolkit” which will be posted to you including a recipe booklet, journal with weekly prompts and fridge magnet of the protocol (Mailed to your address)
Your investment:
// Your commitment, energy and your ability to show up for yourself
// A Cleanse and Restore Kit through your dōTERRA account (or contact me if you don’t have a wholesale account – so I can help you source what you need)
// And ONLY $88as an early bird price (then up to $111, in September), for our program (Yes – ridiculously low cost to make this accessible to all)
To take part what you will need to purchase through your dōTERRA Wholesale Account (or talk to the person who introduced you to this Gut Healing Reboot Program to get access to a wholesale account and to these product):
The Gut Cleanse Kit you need to purchase (and there is more information about each of these items below):
// Life long Vitality Pack Trio
// Terrazyme®
// Zendocrine®
// GX Assist®
// PB Assist®
// Lemon Oil and/ or Smart and Sassy Oil Blend
So Why Go through a Gut Reboot and Reduce Toxic Load ?
Good lifestyle habits and proactive health care can have significant influence over our physical well-being and to achieve an even greater sense of wellbeing and more energy – we can all learn more about minimizing toxic load and adapt to more conscious ways of living in honouring our body and our health.
Toxins are pretty well everywhere in our environment…and reducing the toxic load on the body is a lifelong affair. A “toxin” is any substance that causes excess stress to the body. “Toxic load” refers to the volume of these substances that have been accumulated in the body at any given time and the overall burden it places on the body systems and vital organs.
Toxins come from countless sources, many of which we are not even aware of. Environmental threats, chemicals, and radiation are three of the most common categories. Technically, every substance that has a consistent chemical composition is a “chemical,” but in commonly used terms, a chemical is any substance (natural or synthetic) that can stress the body. Examples of chemicals we frequently come in contact with are ingredients in processed foods such as artificial sweeteners and flavour enhancers, automobile exhaust, cigarette smoke, solvents, plastics, pesticides, xenoestrogens, and harsh cleaning products. Radiation refers to high-energy particles that can negatively affect cellular structures and DNA. The most common source of radiation we are exposed to is sunlight. Our bodies are exposed to countless possible toxins every day, many of the interactions being unavoidable, but we can take steps to minimize their effect on our health.
Internally, a healthy body hosts bacteria that assist our inherent defense mechanisms in curtailing toxic load. The digestive tract is populated with trillions of microorganisms that collectively form a natural ecosystem. These microorganisms, commonly referred to as gut microbiota, microflora, or ‘friendly-flora”, play a significant role in overall health. Without a thriving probiotic environment that fosters the growth of these microbiota, less-friendly microbes have free reign to stress the gastrointestinal tract. These microflora serve a number of different purposes. The friendly-flora help maintain digestive efficiency, produce enzymes that break down proteins into usable amino acids, help the body produce and metabolize a number of different vitamins, and are key in the transportation of vitamins and minerals through the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream. Without them, several metabolic processes and neuromuscular functions are hindered, nutrient deficiencies arise, and our immune system’s ability to respond to threats weakens.
doTERRA’s answer to minimizing toxic load comes in the form of a 30-day renewing cleanse, your annual “spring cleaning.” This detoxification program is simple and easy to follow. Consisting of a series of innovative products that work with your inherent cleansing processes, when combined with a healthy diet, the renewing cleanse works to maximize the health and efficiency of your vital cleansing organs so that you can minimize toxic load naturally and maintain the results long-term.* The foundation of your 30-day renewing cleanse is the eight component Cleanse & Restore Kit.
To support the 30 day cleanse, in combination to the “Gut Health Reboot Program”…we will be using the doTERRA Cleanse and Restore Kit. The kit has been created to help make toxic load reduction easy with by cleansing and restoring the gut to a greater state of wellbeing. This detoxification program is simple and easy to follow and consists of a series of innovative products that work with your inherent cleansing processes, when combined with a healthy diet, the renewing cleanse works to maximize the health and efficiency of your vital cleansing organs so that you can minimize toxic load naturally and maintain the results long-term.
The foundation of your 30-day renewing cleanse is the EIGHT COMPONENTS of the Cleanse & Restore Kit (and you will need to purchase these yourself – and I can help you source them).
Throughout the entire cleanse, we will be taking nutritional supplements that, along with proper diet, can promote maintenance of your body’s natural toxicity defenses.
dōTERRAs’ Cleanse and Restore Kit
The doTERRA Lifelong Vitality Pack® consists of three nutritional supplements that should be a part of your daily nutrition plan, but are especially important as part of a detoxifying cleanse.
// Microplex MVp™Food Nutrient Complex provides a balanced formula of bioavailable vitamins and minerals to address nutrient deficiencies and support healthy metabolism and cellular energy.*
// xEO Mega®is a proprietary blend of omega fatty acids and CPTG essential oils to support many crucial bodily processes, including immune function.*
//Alpha CRS®+ Cellular Vitality Complex is an innovative combination of botanical extracts that support healthy cell function and cellular energy.*
Together these supplements provide the nutrients vital to maintain your health and increase the effectiveness of your cleanse.*
Throughout Gut Health Reboot program, two other supplements should be taken for additional cleansing support.*
// Zendocrine®detoxification complex is a proprietary blend that helps support the healthy functioning of the liver, along with the kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin.* It comes in either a vegetarian capsule or softgel, depending on your delivery preference. For those concerned about the long-term health of their liver, kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin, Zendocrine may be taken daily throughout the year, but for those only looking for a “spring cleaning,” it is an integral part of their 30-day renewal.* Two capsules or softgels daily, one each with morning and evening meals, along with a diet based on whole nutrient-dense food will support normal self-detoxification functions of the liver and other cleansing organs.*
// DigestZen Terrazyme®digestive enzyme complex works synergistically with Zendocrine as a daily supplement to support the body’s natural detoxification processes, but also as a key factor in a 30-day cleanse.* One of the biggest issues with toxification is the nutritional deficiencies that arise from the heavily processed and preservative-packed modern diet. A proprietary combination of active whole-food enzymes and supporting co-factors, DigestZen Terrazyme provides the deficient nutritional components vital for healthy digestion, metabolism, and cellular energy development.* Take one to three capsules with meals throughout the day, usage amount dependent on the nutritional-density of the meals (take only one capsule if the meal includes nutrient-dense whole foods), to support natural detoxification.*
// Days 11-20 – GX Assist®is doTERRA’s answer to immediate detoxification needs.* A combination of CPTG® essential oils and caprylic acid, GX Assist supports natural detoxification by creating an unfriendly environment for toxins in the digestive tract.* The proprietary essential oil blend helps purify and cleanse the digestive system while the caprylic acid supports overall digestive health and microbial balance.* Your 30-day renewal should begin with taking GX Assist for ten days, one softgel per meal, up to three per day. Begin with a single softgel each day to assess your tolerance.
// Days 21-30 – PB Assist®+ probiotic defense formula, a combination of pre-biotic fiber and six strains of probiotic microorganisms that encourage healthy microflora growth.* When taken following 10 days of GX Assist, PB Assist+ promotes a positive balance of microflora, resulting in optimal digestive and immune system, and gastrointestinal tract function.* One vegetable capsule, three times per day with a meal, is all you need to encourage the replenishment of friendly microflora population.*
// dōTERRA Lemon Oil or Smart and Sassy Oil. Citrus essential oils have multiple benefits and uses. Lemon is a powerful cleansing agent that purifies the air, disinfects surfaces, and can be used as a non-toxic cleaner throughout the home. When added to water, Lemon provides a refreshing and healthy boost throughout the day. Lemon is frequently added to food to enhance the flavour of desserts and main dishes. Due to its high limonene content, Lemon is a powerful antioxidant that can help ward off free radicals. Taken internally, Lemon provides cleansing and digestive benefits, can soothe an irritated throat, and supports healthy respiratory function. Lemon is very uplifting and energizing and has been shown to improve mood and cognitive ability – when diffused.
doTERRA’s response to minimizing toxic load is unlike any conventional cleanse. No extreme dietary modifications that may be detrimental to your overall health, no gulping down heaping spoonfuls of indigestible fiber, and no short-term fixes.
With the Cleanse & Restore Kit, your 30-day spring cleaning works to improve the efficiency of your body’s own toxic cleansing mechanisms for sustainable health.* Healthy from the inside out.
How to Order Your Kit:
To get started with the ULTIMATE (Cleanse and Restore) kit CLICK HEREand choose your Language and Country you want to ship to. On the next page you will you will need to choose International NFR Order as some of these products are not available from the Australian warehouse. Choose the WHOLESALE PRICES option, fill in your details, then add Au Cleanse & Restore Kit from the kit selections up the top.
IMPORTANT Please note you will be charged in US$ for the Cleanse and Restore Kit and a conversion fee from your bank may apply.
Why Becoming a Wholesale Member is by far Your Best Option!
Wholesale pricing (25% discount)
No monthly order required
Option to receive 10-30% of your total purchase back in FREE product points
Eligibility to receive dōTERRA’s FREE Product of the Month
Earn commissions and bonuses by sharing with others (talk with me about this if you are interested)
This is the lowest overall product cost & smartest way to buy
CLICK HERE to access these items at a wholesale price
Learn more about dōTERRAs’ Essential Oils and how to get yours at a wholesale price – go HERE..
Or if you would like to have a FREE 1:1 Consultation on your particular needs – yes, I would love to assist you to tailor the right oils and kit for you.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Please contact your health professional if you have health issues or concerns before entering into a gut cleanse protocol or program.
See more at: https://doterra.com/US/en/blog/science-wellness-detoxification-cleansing#sthash.ifRNaohp.dpuf
How do you feel when you want to express yourself in groups, or on stage? Do you feel great or terrified?? WomanSpeak Circle could be the perfect thing for you.
Do you feel a tad uncomfortable – get that knot in the tummy, or that dry mouth feel, or hot and sweaty all of a sudden at the thought of it?
If fear, doubt or lack of clarity has been holding you back in any way from speaking your truth and sharing your ideas and creativity in the world, join us in WomanSpeak! The methods you’ll learn are highly unique, super fun, and effective.
If you have been wanting to learn public speaking, or just want to feel more free, confident and clear speaking up at work or at dinner parties, this is the place for you.
The endeavor of WomanSpeak is to support you in feeling free to fully speak up and be your most authentic, clear and persuasive self in any situation that comes your way.
// Maybe you want to speak on big stages.
// Maybe you want to feel more confident and articulate in your team meetings.
// Perhaps you want to be better able to share with others what you do in a succinct, meaningful, powerful way.
Awesome. I might have something for you !!!
I am so excited to be partnering with the talented and empowering KC Baker, an outstanding Speech Coach and Mentor from the US, to bring “WomanSpeak Circle” to Australia.
WomanSpeak Circles are designed to have women all over the planet gather regularly in groups to practice the art and soul of public speaking. Imagine a Transformational Toastmasters for women… but fun, supportive and grounded in supporting women in being fully authentic and rooted in their power and truth.
Our FIRST ONE is about to start in Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
An exciting part about becoming part of WomanSpeak is that a portion of a woman’s tuition goes to fund pre-teen girls in going through an equivalent training – GirlSpeak.
So – when a woman invests in her own voice, she is supporting the voice of a young girl. (I feel chills and tears and inner cheers just writing that.)
Most of the educational and corporate cultures in our society teach growth through focussing on what is wrong and needs to be fixed. This includes practices of critique, criticism and “feedback”. When these are given under the eye of looking at what is wrong or not enough, it misses the inherent wholensess of someones spirit and soul.
And when we don’t see or recognise the wholeness that always exists in someone, it creates environments where people feel unsafe and unseen. This promotes a level of inauthenticity and performance in people’s communication and way of being.
And that is the exact opposite of what WomanSpeak is about.
In WomanSpeak, we recognise the inherent wholeness, perfection and diamond of billiance that is always here living at the centre of every woman.
We create an environment where that light of brilliance is recognised, clarified, celebrated and drawn out. In that kind of environment, a woman cannot help but blossum. And it makes the community and the classes safe and so much fun!
The nurturing space held allows women to work on improving and enhancing speaking and delivery techniques. And that is secondary to supporting women in feeling free to fully be themselves and to speak honestly, authentically and directly from the heart.
So, hop on over and learn more about joining my WomanSpeak Circle.
I can’t wait to celebrate you and your voice.
Enrollment for my WomanSpeak Circle has officially opened !!
18 months ago I would never have expected such a soul journey saying big “yes” to Jessie Reimers to join her in her Essential Oils business.
I was drawn to Jessie for her personal attributes which I had witnessed (and was impressed by) online – her social advocacy work – always approaching and tackling issues with a great base of ethics, integrity, fire in her belly, big heart, feistiness and a whole lot of sassiness too. Her focus is always bigger than her own self interest. She got amazing results to what she put her mind to. My kind of woman !! When she started holding essential oils classes – I questioned – for her to align herself with a company and a product….I knew I had to know more.
It was the ethics of doTERRA as a company – the way it works in a community development model in sourcing their oils from endemic locations, in partnership with Indigenous communities that sold me – yes – this is a great company. And the oils were kind of amazing – so in their purity and potency and their therapeutic value.. The fact they are so pure, no preservatives, additives or fillers or carrier oil, and way beyond an organic grade…. I can cook with 28 of them – was a revelation for me.
But it isn’t the oils or the sourcing which is the mind blowing part of what I do…..its the business model and the empowerment and the self development that comes with building a dōTERRA business which is truly life changing…..And the friendships that dōTERRA conveniently filter for you…..people who love conscious ways of living, love natural solutions, positive, motivated for a better life, willing to invest in supreme quality, educate and empower themselves and others with wellbeing solutions – are amazing. Seriously – I know the best friends of my life I have met in the last 18 months through dōTERRA ……and meeting more amazing women all the time. The kind of women I am meeting that have become close friends are:
// Using their residual incomes from doTERRA to fund their philanthropic work internationally
// Support social enterprises (e.g. for people with mental disabilities) to develop sustainable income streams
// Support education initiatives in PNG
// Support environmental conservation work in South America
And this is the exciting future I get to step into too…..(away from grant writing with cap in hand to government -I get to fund projects close to my heart – this business model rocks !!!)
My good friend Ura Auckland wrote just recently (and he is a writer and an author – with an amazing way with words) “I didn’t expect such profound wisdom to be found in a direct sales organisation, let alone such abundance, let alone absolute congruence with my path as an Author seeking to impact consciousness and empowerment across the planet, but that’s the package my gift came in, and I am so grateful!…….[and goes on to say]…One of the lessons I have learned in my life is that the prize never looks like you’d expect it to. The holy grail is hidden in plain sight, and is not the ornate Golden Goblet you thought it was. Turns out it’s hidden in an MLM Trojan Horse, and only those with the wisdom to see it may drink from its cup”. I just adore what Ura captured….and needed to share this, and its what so many of us are experiencing as we grow our dōTERRA businesses.
My business is growing rapidly, with my team across Australia, France, Germany, Costa Rica and New Zealand. Iif you feel called to experience these oils, and find out if building an oils business is a good fit for you – please message me, and I would love to talk with you more about it.
Its a perfect fit if you:
– love natural solutions
– love the pure botanical power that essential oils can provide
– love to learn and research, and informed choice
– you are determined and tenacious
– focussed and coachable
– willing to nurture and grow others
– know it won’t be easy to grow the business – but willing to learn and make it work (like anything in life!!)
– want freedom in your life (financial, time)
– you want a business model to work for you to support the life you want to live…
– align with an outstanding and ethical company with a culture of pure heart and a business model second to none.
I would love to hear from you.
I have a very special leaders position in my team – and would love for you to join me if you feel called to. I am looking for someone to invest time, resources and energy into. I am an empowerment coach..and know I was born to do this – so would love to help you get your business off the ground. Is it you ??????
Even if you don’t want to build a business…but want to use these oils in your personal life – please go to mydoterra.com/chantalroelofs/#/ and hit “join and save” to open a wholesale account to access the oils through an ongoing online account personalised to you.
And if you are interested in the business …. message me – and we can set up a time to talk.
Have you ever been interested or drawn to the powerful & wonderful world of essential oils?
But need to know more?
These little bottles are POWERFUL natural solutions…..and I would love to show you.
In my past I have had powerful experiences with Clary Sage in birthing, Lavender to calm and soothe me – and I remember one of the best massages I had in Cairns, the masseur used the oils of Black Pepper and Rosemary on me.
And then I got to experience oils so pure that I could cook with them. 28 of them !!! And they were Indigenously sourced throughout the world (which I have written about HERE) – which really floated my boat (being a seagrass scientist from way back……..this meant a lot to me).
And as a Coach – found these oils to be VERY powerful emotionally supporting my clients.
dōTERRA pure and potent essential oils benefits are never ending…. you have the ability to empower your family with alternate health solutions.
I carry essential oils and made up roller balls in my bag at all times now….. For example…
// My own unique pure-fume (Frankincense, Bergamot, and Clary Sage is my customised scent)
// Sleep support blend for the girls to calm or encourage rest time
// First aid blends for cuts, grazes, insect bites, etc
// Immunity support
// Skin serums
// Tea blends of oils (think chai OR ginger and lemon OR ginger/ grapefruit/ lime and lemongrass
The power of the oils doesn’t stop there either,
// Create a toxin free home that smells divine (using the oils and simple ingredients like white vinegar and bicarb of soda)
//Provide emotional and mood management
// Make your home environment calming, restful and an aromatic sleep sanctuary
// Provide physical support
// Vibrant infused cooking with oils
And…on top of that… get an holistic understanding of the company #doTERRA and where the oils are sourced… and how this company is supporting and empowering local communities in those countries (e.g. – raised the local wage of vetiver farmers by 500% in Haiti alone).
I’m seriously passionate about the use of these oils (I have been using since April of last year), and would love to share that with you all…
Essential Oil solutions for emotional health, physical health, creating a sanctuary, creating a chemical free home could be just the answer for you.
For anyone new to these oils – I offer a Skype Session to learn about these oils, and how they can be tailored to your particular (or your families) needs. Contact me through HERE to line up a free 1 hour consultation. I’ll even send you a couple of samples in the mail.
OR – if you are Brisbane based, come along to one of my free Introductory classes, or other workshops that I have on offer (see Poster Below).
For more information about the oils, or classes…contact me (through HERE), and I would be thrilled to chat more about the multitude of benefits of these oils…..
OR….Go right ahead and order exactly what you would like to order through: www.mydoterra.com/chantalroelofs/#/
To get started with the your kit CLICK HERE and choose your Language and Country you want to ship to. On the next page you will you will need to choose OTG Australia Warehouse. Choose the WHOLESALE PRICES option, fill in your details, then add the $35 introductory enrollment packet and type in the names of what you want below. OR purchase an enrolment kit to suit your needs (I think the Home Essentials Kit provides for the best value).
Do you know what my actual business is about….and has been for the last 10 years? Whats the baseline thread that is woven into everything I do?
Empowerment of others.
I am more than happy that I don’t have answers – and work with people to find tailored solutions for them. I am not the expert of anyone…..and I never will be. That is you – and I love working alongside you to find the best solution and plan of action that is going to work.
This is what fills my heart and fills my cup.
– Empowerment is what saw me say goodbye to a permanent marine scientist position with State Government – to work for an Aboriginal NGO to coordinate a large project to see Cultural Values listed on the National Heritage List. Other goals kicked – all Aboriginal employment, establishment of an all Aboriginal IP committee (and partnership with the UN University), innovative practical and real time cultural heritage mapping training program established to record cultural heritage providing tutor positions to Elders (and participation rate unseen by TAFE before)
-Empowerment saw me work closely with Traditional Owners to develop what the concept of Sea Country Planning looked like for their Country, according to their Lore. This more empowered planning process saw so much leverage of investment….and continued for many years to come
– Empowerment saw me take my extensive visioning and planning consulting roles, and adapt that to Life Coaching – so I got to work (and continue to work) with people whilst prioritising myself and my family, of being at home as a breastfeeding mum (and yes …..still breastfeeding 3 years on) – and see amazing goals achieved by my clients. One rang two days ago – to thank me extensively for gaining clarity on goals and vision, and their course to deliver to the world – seeing them paid close to $200K as a high performance coach – based on the work we had done together. And so many other wonderful results with clients…..who empower themselves.
– Empowerment sees me work with clients, wanting to live more in their heart space – and find an alternative way to living their life, rather than following blindly on a traditional lineal pathway of career which turns out unsatisfying – and people feel crippled to do anything about it. No – you do not need to continue in the career that you chose as a teenager – when you chose your university or vocational choice. The options are huge ! Providing people with growth mindset tools, gain clarity on what they really want to be doing in life – and making steps towards that is such an empowering process for many. I see peoples brilliance before they do – and I love to reflect that back to them. Its empowering !!
– Empowerment in teaching others about natural solutions at their fingertips in their home with pure and potent essential oils. Its assisting people not satisfied with the current medical model (and yes – its still important – but not the whole picture – and cant provide you with all your answers) – and not getting results that are satisfactory to them. I truly believe that health and wellbeing is for anyone to take hold of for themselves. Essential oils can play a HUGE role in promoting health and wellbeing – and I love working with people taking this more empowered position in their own self care.
-Empowerment is what saw me establish my popular Kombucha Making Class – so people can easily make their own pro-biotic, cheaply, in their own home. Gut health is so important – with more neurotransmitters in the gut than in our brains……so many people are not paying attention to their good bacteria in their gut, This is critical to help with mental health.
I believe more empowered ways of living – giving more credence to trusting the heart, and gut intuition leads to greater long term happiness, and a more fulfilled life, fulfilling purpose and rich ways of living.
Are the people who “live in their lives in their heads” – including the medical and scientific community the happiest around? Definitely not in my experience. They have access to all the “scientific research” that creates a happy life – but I cant say that their cohort is the happiest and healthy that I know. Far from it.
So – if you want to lead a more empowered life – I would love to work with you (if you are motivated, and will “do your work”) – though life and emergent business coaching, and/ or with empowering you with essential oils.
Contact me through my contact form HERE – or PM me through Facebook HERE
Want to live a life more aligned with soul purpose….work with me.
Its been nearly a year now on my path of feeling more comfortable in front of a lens. Its taken a while – and I have learnt a lot along the way, and want to share these tips with you.
Why is it so confronting to have our photographs taken? Why is it so hard ? Have you experienced this??
Having a lens pointed at you can quickly cause feelings to rise:
against the “model style media” and “posing“;
reluctance to have the spotlight on us;
we might be scared to how others will perceive us if we invest in professional photography;
are we being a “show pony“;
we won’t look “good/ beautiful/ handsome enough”;
the photos won’t work out in our favour, or
we won’t be able to perform to create the certain “look” we are after.
Its definitely a skill…and its one that I have been learning – of release, trust, breath work, connection (with self and photographer) and alignment with the feeling that one wants to portray. See my tips below.
My journey didn’t start well – actually I felt a bit traumatised…but this story ends well. I have learnt a lot of lessons, and now I actually like to have my photo taken. How did I get to that spot? Read on my friend.
One of the best ways to portray a polished edge to an online business is through getting professional photographs taken. They say, you can save on a lot of costs in setting up an online business. But photographs shouldn’t be one of those that you skimp on. Being able to connect with potential clients with images that capture what you are about – your why, your temperament, your personality…and particularly connecting with your eyes….is very important. So professional images are the way to go.
I was nearing the end of my life coaching qualification in October last year, and many of my peers were getting ready to launch their business websites – and had gorgeous photos to boot. And my goal was also to launch by the end of the year…..so getting some professional photographs done was on my list to do too.
How was I going to do that?
No idea where to start, I thought I would begin with a trusted source of all things “stylish” – my “on trend” hairdresser. Telling her of my imminent business launch – she said “I have the perfect person. A friend of mine who does a lot of photography of children….she would be ideal“. So I looked her up, and loved going through the images of babies and children, and a few corporate shots. After about 6 emails back and forth, and sending her lots of images that I liked – we agreed on price, date, time and photos to be taken in our backyard (which is huge, with many different little habitats to choose from).
Morning of Photoshoot #1
She arrived. Along with her a full makeup and hair kit – so that I could be prepped for the images to be taken. Back then..I actually owned no makeup other than a lipstick – so i needed the help, as i was told it takes make-up to look “healthy natural“. I offered her a cuppa (in my effort to connect) – but no…”lets get straight into it“.
{Tip 1: Don’t be rushed. Ensure you take the time to emotionally connect with your photographer}.
She “made me up“. I looked into the mirror. Big shock. I didn’t recognise myself under the caked makeup and heavy heavy eyes. EEEEW I thought. I looked like a painted lady…actually I was. Anthony reading my reaction, quickly reassured me “she knows what she is doing….trust her. Images get washed out in photographs, so you need that makeup and colour“. So on we went.
{TIP 2.: Make sure you feel comfortable with how your make up looks.Don’t trust someone with your make-up because “they know what they are doing“.}
I was ready to be photographed physically (according to my photographer). Not mentally or emotionally – as I would find out. So we started the shoot at the kitchen bench. It didn’t feel natural to just “pose“. A few photographs in…I could see a bit of distress or frustration on her face. That made me tense, and “try” more. She went straight for a silly dance in front of me, trying to get me to relax and lighten up. So I adopted a “I’ll humour you” laugh style of face. The relationship between the photographer and me didn’t feel like an empowering one for me. That “I’ll humour you laugh style face” face didn’t leave me for the next two hours….around the yard, in the veggie garden, lying on the lawn with the laptop. I looked the same in each shot.
{TIP 3: Make sure you take time out to “feel” the way you want to feel and project in your business].
That evening she sent me a selection of the shots. I was devastated. I didn’t like a single one of them. I didn’t recognise myself and I certainly didn’t like what photographs were telling me. All I saw was heavy make-up (not me), forced smiles (not me), not feeling the way I normally do & tense (not me), and posed photos (not me). Yuck yuck yuck. I felt terrible about giving her that honest feedback…but thankfully after many carefully written emails back and forth she understood. I didn’t want to go through that experience with her again. So we called it quits…and I was able to back out of my contract with her. Phew.
{TIP 4: Be completely honest with your photographer at all stages of the photographic process. Let it all out. You need to be happy with the shots.}
Now what?
Enter serendipity.
The very next week, at my little ones local primary school, one of the mums – Katische Haberfield – came up to me and said “Chantal – I am wanting to capture a few shots of families doing Xmas kinds of activities for my business in the lead up to Xmas. No charge. Would you be interested in that? I could come over and take some shots in the next few weeks.” I told her about my recent experience. And she totally got it…and understood where I was coming from. We altered course a bit…and she offered to come over and take some images of me for my blog….so we went ahead with it.
Now to prepare a differently.
Katisches suggestion about make-up was to just get a highlighter style eyeshadow – even just a shimmery beige, and any lipstick I like. Determined to make the most of my gifted photoshoot – I went to the local shopping mall, and found little cosmetic shop that stocked a completely organic range of makeup (Zuii Organics). GREAT INVESTMENT. I told the girl serving me my “traumatic photoshoot story” – so she gave me a complete make-up lesson there and then. Probably a great sales technique as I walked out with powdered foundation, blush, 2 x eyeshadows, mascara and a lipstick. So I walked out of the shop with a feeling of confidence with skills and tools that I can do this myself. (Thanks Tip 2)
Morning of the Photoshoot #2
I invited a friend over to help look after Miss almost 2 – so I could be freed up to concentrate on the photography. Katische kindly brought along some presents for Miss E -some old books which were a hit. We sat and had a cuppa and conversation for the next 30 minutes.”Nice make-up” Katische said. A very good start. (Thanks Tip 1)
Katische made it known she was happy to take the time, and follow me through a normal day of me cooking, playing with Miss E. Hanging at home basically. So no rush – and would capture shots throughout the day. Natural shots. This helped ease my mind a lot.
I was still feeling quite shy of the camera…and I didn’t trust what it would capture – we went along with it for the next few hours. I didn’t even want to look at the camera (see photos below)…..and just focussed on whatever I was doing. I cooked, I played, I gardened, I engaged happily with my gorgeous little one. I still felt a tad uncomfortable, but Katische was so non intrusive and hands off….it felt great to have her around.
I mentioned to Katische “Gee its so hard to relax in front of a camera. Facial muscles are so hard to fully relax…models must be super skilled at this…how do they do it?” She mentioned “its all about deepbreath work and connection to self“. Of course !!!! Why didn’t i think of that!!!!! I relaxed my body through breath work to birth two babies naturally…..in bikram yoga…..why didn’t I just do that for this situation too?
{TIP 5: Use deep breathing work to centre ones self, and be present in your body, and not “in your mind” – helps to relax your muscles quickly}
What a difference this made. I loved what Katische was able to capture in these shots….and felt huge appreciation of her skill as a photographer. She also made a video of the shots of the day (makes me cry every time).
Photoshoot 2
Faith in how I could be captured in photos was restored. Phew. I had actually never seen myself look so “nice” in photos before. Big big gratitude to this woman – who I have assigned magician status to – to capture such gorgeous images.
Website launched. Chantal Roelofs Coaching & Consulting was born mid December 2014. Kombucha Making Course conceived and born early 2015. Many images that Katische captured have been coming in mighty handy over and over again.
{Tip 6: Make sure you get a variety of images taken, with different backgrounds.The diversity will do you well for a variety of blog posts and other online presence purposes}
Photoshoot #3
Fast forward 6 months. I had just had the concept for a “Mindset Boosts” article accepted to inspiredCOACH – a magazine written to support the community of coaches world wide. Distribution around 15,000 peeps. Excitement level in me = sky high. I needed to get professional photographs to accompany my article, so I got straight onto Katische to see if she would be my photographer. Yes she was available for me.
I sent Katische a very early rough draft I wrote (which dramatically changed…but she “got where I was coming from”). I let her know the feelings I wanted to capture – calm, centred, mindful, reflective, connected, aligned, & natural and she suggested the Japanese Gardens, within the Botanic Gardens as a location. Perfect. We planned herbal tea, books, picnic rug, changes of clothes and other props.
We got there, and had a cup of herbal tea together – and it felt good. Having a clear idea on the article by then – and the feelings I wanted for the reader, it was easy to be photographed.
My relationship with Katische had deepened. Over several conversations, and many similar interests in personal development and contemporary “thought leaders”, we found we had many similar philosophical outlooks on life. Even one of those Facebook tests declared us “Soul Mates”.
This growing relationship, the deep regard and respect, and most of all the trust I had developed with Katische…made for an extremely good photoshoot. I was so relaxed. I could look at the camera and really wanted to connect with the woman behind that lens. Again there was no insistence on a “performance” on me…..and we went from rock, bench, picnic blanket, pathway and lawn as different locations for the shoot. I found when I was looking at Katische or others….and really connecting (which is what I love to do personally and professionally) – these resulted in my favourite shots. Again Katische was great to work with…and my confidence at being photographed is continuing to grow. Saw these shots. Very happy customer right here.
{Tip 7: Really get to know your photographer and what makes them tick. What is their approach & why do they photograph is a good place to start}
I couldn’t wait for the release of the article, so started to use the images on my Facebook profiles. Holy Dooly….didnt expect the number of “likes” and enthusiastic “comments” to come my way…that was a huge bonus, and felt very nice to receive.
{Tip 8: Invest in professional images for your Facebook and other social media profiles. People NOTICE – it gives you a professional edge that many people don’t have}
In April this year I decided to incorporate an essential oils line into my business, which dovetails nicely into self-care, emotional and physical support that I can offer my clients. As Katische has become a close friend I naturally wanted to share these pure and potent oils with her. She wanted to come over and take some images of the oils one morning. How lucky am I !! The photos she captured were crisp, gorgeous and so useable for many social media avenues.
Photoshoot #4
Next challenge….VIDEO ! The fear of appearing on video is one that I share with many of my peers….but I know I will wade into this space soon enough. I think its a matter of “just do it”. Watch this space !!!!
If you are located in Brisbane – and would like the services of a talented, professional and down to earth photographer ….I can’t recommend Katische highly enough. Contact her through her website at Katische.com – enjoy a cuppa with her and say hi from me.
If you would like assistance in getting crystal clear on your “why”, how you want to appear in images, or even just someone to help you to get into a comfortable mindset when it comes to photography – I am your person !! Contact me through here.
Have you had a journey feeling more comfortable in front of a lens ? I would love to hear your story ? How did you get there ?
Exciting !!!! My article published in inspiredCOACH this week. Happy Dance !
I thrilled to be featured in this months “inspiredCOACH” magazine with my article on “Mindset Boosts” for coaches. A huge thanks to my talented kindred spirited friend and photographer – Katische Haberfield for the gorgeous photographs she took of me in the Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Big gratitude to you dear friend. I am also thrilled to be featured alongside two women from whom I continue to learn so much from, and honoured to be connected with – Denise Duffield Thomas (Lucky Bitch…and resetting mindsets about money) and Kathryn Hocking (E-Course Launch Formula).
And to book a complimentary session with me…dont forget to get in touch! I am pleased to continue to offer complimentary 45 minute sessions to see if we are a good match. So take me up on this offer….would love to have a chat and see where you are at, and where you want to go. CLICK HERE !
My favourite quote by Rumi is “Respond to every call that excites your spirit“.
This quote is essentially “Saying Yes” – when you feel excited in your body about something you are called to do.
Todd Henry (in “Die Empty“) quotes Dr Karl Pillemer – who interviewed hundreds of people (he calls experts due to their extensive life experience) aged later in life, and asked them to reflect on what they were most proud of, and what they most regretted about their choices. The experts concur on this one point: “Say Yes”.
His interviews make clear that the experts who took a risk at a critical juncture were those who looked back with the greatest satisfaction on their work lives. For many of the most successful elders, the “Say Yes” attitude formed their core approach to work. For others, missed opportunities proved a serious source of regret near the end of their lives.
Saying “Yes” – may not always work out for you in the way that you plan. BUT – its the unexpected experiences and lessons learnt along the way which provides so much fertile ground to grow from.
So my call to action for you is to “SAY YES“. What is it that you are going to regret putting on hold – when you look back through your life?
Tip into that “Yes” mindset…here are a few encouraging points to get you there:
Experiences are everything….so if you are offered a chance to “do something” jump at it
Do something outside you comfort zone. Saying “no” keeps you comfortable, and keeps you from growing. What can you say “yes” to that is exciting, albeit a bit uncomfortable ? This is the chance for growth.
Fail. Yes..you read that right….Whatever you try…give it a go, and be proud of failing.It means you are “out there” and you are trying. This is one of the best shortcuts to success. I hope you fail !
Use your discernment and gut feeling. There are many things it would be “unsafe” to say yes to. Know the difference between fear of the unknown, and fear which is helping to keep you safe from harm (physical, financial, emotional, mental etc).
What am I proud of saying “Yes” to:
To going out with Anthony – even though we were both marine scientists in a small team working closely together (desks next to each other) – and if something were to go wrong, one of us would have had to leave that workplace. It would have been easy to say “no”. But I am so glad I said “yes”. Here we are, still happily growing and evolving together 19 years later
Leaving a permanent State Government job and taking on a temporary role with a non-government body “The Aboriginal Rainforest Council” to lead their cultural heritage mapping and re-listing process. I learnt and grew so much from that role – with amazing connections to people and country. Even though it was hard and tough work (although oh so rewarding in many ways) – would do it again in a flash
Opting for natural birthing for both my girls (including one home-birth). Hypno-birthing brought both births to another level. Could have said “no” and gone “conventional” – but so glad I didn’t. Amazing experiences to cherish forever
Starting my own business 6 months ago. I said yes to developing my own way of working, and being with my family, and breastfeeding my two year old on demand. I said yes to the way that I want to engage with and be of service to people. I said yes to a life coaching course. I could have said no and looked for a conventional job – and that would have been safe. But not for me. Yes- has been my journey with developing my own business. Yes to speaking, yes to holding workshops, yes to on-line presence, & yes to collaborations where it felt right.
And the journey continues
If you had of asked my 16 year old, shy and anxious self if she saw herself as a dynamic life coach, consultant, blogger (that word wouldn’t have made sense back then), speaker, workshop facilitator….I would have probably vomited. Many times. All of that would have been way beyond any self belief or future vision than I had. But I know that the sum of all my “YES!”s, (small and big) has helped me get to the place where I feel so good in my day to day life, my decisions and the opportunities that present themselves to me.
“Yes” is so much bigger than just a word or a concept. It can be a philosophy to live and love your life by.
What are you going to say “Yes!” to today. Do you have a call which is exciting your spirit – and you know you have do something about it ?
I would love to hear about it……………..(say yes to leaving me a comment for a start 🙂 )
