Are you a woman in the second half of life who is 
looking for physical, emotional and spiritual fulfillment?

• Wondering how will you manage the role changes that come with empty-nesting?
  
• Struggling with overwhelm or "what now" after a divorce or a recent death?
  
• No longer satisfied with your career or have you recently lost a job?
  
• Challenged by the responsibilities of caring for aging parents?
  
• Concerned about the transition to retirement, feeling valued and fulfilled?

Explore, learn to use tools and techniques and transform your experience with changes that challenge so many in the second half of life to experiences of grace and ease. 

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Join Us For A Women’s Retreat in the Colorado Rockies
October 3-6, 2013

With an emphasis on health, purpose and connection, this women’s weekend workshop provides the ideal haven for those wanting to consciously create their next chapter.  This practical workshop will teach you how to:

1. Manage the stress that can accompany 2nd 1/2 of life transitions
2. Develop the mindset that can transform anger, fear, heartache and frustration that often accompany these transitions, into courage, wisdom and openness.
3. Identify  and secure the critical elements it takes to successfully create something new in your life 
4. Implement self-care tools that nurture and energize
5. Gain self-confidence

Informative, fun, and experiential, participants will have the opportunity to unplug from their daily lives, and connect to both a like-minded community and a deeper part of themselves.  

Learn to create space to bring in the new with a community of women, and Susan Osborn, Empowered For Life, Inc. and Mary Shackelford, Mary Shackelford Wellness Solutions.  Susan and Mary's program will teach you how to develop and cultivate new skills. Revitalize and leave refreshed, knowing your next steps.  

Rejuvenate in a private retreat high in the Colorado Rockies, in a serene 600-acre valley surrounded by rocky peaks and pine and aspen forests. This event will be held at the Shambhala Mountain Center, October 3-6, 2013.  Enjoy shared, healthy meals, with time for yoga, mediation and massage.  To learn more about the facility click here.

• Register by July 1st and receive early bird pricing, $497*. ($597 after July 1st.)
  
• Register with a friend, and each receive a $50 discount
  
• Be one of the first 5 to register and receive a gift coaching session from either Susan or Mary.
  

*Does not include meals and lodging. 
(Lodging and meals can range from $198-$687 depending on the options selected. Explore the registration page links on lodging to choose your preferences.) 

**Limited Scholarships may be awarded. Recipients must pay for meals and lodging.

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About Susan Osborn:

Susan Osborn is an author, speaker, innovator and coach, who helps people create and embrace both new and unexpected role changes. Susan has helped thousands tap their innate wisdom to live their lives with purpose. She founded Empowered For Life, Inc., in 2002.

She embraced her role as certified Professional Coach as the result of finding her own life purpose (following a job loss) and finding the love of her life (after the end of a 23-year relationship).  She became a speaker and author as a result of an experiment she undertook after the sudden death of her husband.

Her specialized training includes Career Transition Coaching; Coaching Emotional Intelligence; Group Coaching and Facilitation; and the Art and Science of Coaching Money Mastery.  She is a Certified Passion Test Facilitator, a Certified Passion Test for Business facilitator, and served as a facilitator for the Woman To Woman Institute.

Women entering the prime of their lives work with Susan to develop practical reusable skills that move them forward to new careers, improved relationships and engagement in meaningful roles. Transforming a state of fear, confusion, and apathy, to a place of discovery, curiosity and adventure, her clients experience increased clarity, increased energy, and a deep awareness of their own unique gifts.

Susan’s corporate and organizational clients have included national, state and local associations. She has taught at major universities and local learning institutions. She offers speaking and custom designed coaching programs for companies, organizations and individuals.

Originally a Certified Professional Geologist with a Masters Degree, Susan invested over twenty years in the environmental field where she was recognized early in her career for her management and motivational abilities. Receiving a project management award in 1988, she grew to eventually support the development of 130 employees; manage multi-million dollar budgets and projects; ran two of her own small businesses; and served as a national trainer in project and risk management and as adjunct faculty at a major university.  Her life transitions have included marriage, divorce, remarriage, widowhood, parenting, step-parenting, and empty-nesting.

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About Mary Shackelford:

Mary Shackelford is a holistic nurse and health coach who is recognized as a respected, warm and insightful speaker and facilitator with expertise in wellness, nutrition and stress management.  She is the founder of Mary Shackelford Wellness Solutions.

Mary began her path over twenty-five years ago as a registered nurse. She is nationally board certified in Holistic Nursing. She received her BSN from Lincoln University. She has served in many roles in the healthcare industry:  staff nurse, quality assurance nurse, workers’ compensation program manager, manager and department director in patient safety and performance improvement and director of business development.

As a result of several life changing events, Mary began to focus on wellness and the connection of mind, body and spirit to health. Mary has received advanced training in holistic nursing from The Birchtree Center for Healthcare Transformation. She attended The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and became a certified holistic health coach and studied at Paramount Wellness Institute for certification in holistic stress management. Mary is also a certified Passion Test™ Facilitator. Mary continues her education through numerous courses and workshops on coaching, nutrition,  alleviating stress, increasing energy  and cultivating mindfulness.

Mary’s work comes from her heart and is influenced and informed by her own personal journey.  This journey includes overcoming severe panic attacks, finding a healthy lifestyle and releasing 25 pounds of unwanted weight, nurturing a 29-year marriage, being a mother to two amazing children, transitioning to the empty nest, caring for ill parents and losing loved ones and friends. Most importantly she has learned to follow her passions and her heart.

Using her education and life experiences she provides a wealth of information and tools to empower clients to find health and happiness.  She provides services through individual one-on-one health coaching, workshops, seminars and programs. Mary’s organizational clients have included state, local and civic organizations, as well as small businesses.

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Susan and Mary Bring the Knowledge and Create the Space for You to Flourish

“ Susan created a comfortable place to explore and open up to people I had never met before.  It was uplifting and supportive.  I was surprised by what I discovered! I look forward to further exploration and discovery of where I want to focus my attention so that I may bring joy to my life and those I love. Thank you!” - Barb Aronson, Boulder, Colorado.


“Mary taught me so much about nutrition, wellness and well being, and also helped me find the courage to make some important changes in my life that are enabling me to live a healthier and happier life.  So thank you very much! I highly recommend her program if you have struggled with self-image or with your health.”  Mary Roling, Salisbury, Missouri. 


“Susan has tremendous wisdom and insight and is a very inspirational presenter.  She used stories and powerful videos to help people integrate what they were learning and to help them shift their perspective about their situation.  She did a wonderful job of facilitating the discussion and alums walked away feeling inspired and hopeful about their future.” - Lea Alvarado, M.S. Alumni Career Counselor-University of Colorado Boulder

"Working with Mary completely changed my lifestyle.  I lost more than 25 pounds, began eating gluten-free and started exercising.  I changed my outlook on food.  I now understand the relationship between food and my body and I make positive healthy choices   I have more energy and a positive outlook…I feel like a new person! " - Revee White, Communications Program Specialist

"Susan has presented a number of times to the Business Women’s Leadership Group  which is a council of the Boulder Chamber.  Her presentations are always informative, motivational and the personal testimonies further enhance the material.  She gives everyone some wonderful tools to assist them in their everyday lives and their businesses. " - Jan Berg, Events Director, Boulder Chamber of Commerce