Taking my Creative Leap from Denver to Europe on May 6, 2008

When I decided to take a Creative Leap and leave my home behind to work and travel in Europe, the first thing I did was to gather my wisest friends for a mastermind meeting. Over my homemade pizza and wine, we brainstormed possibilities. My smart pals offered countless suggestions, gave feedback and encouraged what could appear to be a crazy endeavor.

This meeting, and subsequent gatherings with my support team, made my leap possible. Ongoing connection helped me stay on track and guided me to make the right decisions. Over a year’s time, I took 35 trips, made as much money as I did at home, and blogged about it the whole time.

I can say with 110% conviction that without support like this, I might very well have never left home. Every bold move I have made has been fueled by the right kind of conversation and encouragement.

Heading up in Gustave Moreau’s
atelier in Paris

This conviction that all good growth happens within a supportive environment is why I offer group coaching in the Creative Leap Club. When you’re making something up out of thin air – a business, a book, a blog – it’s vital to have the right kind of conversations that offer support, resources, and encouragement to keep going despite scary obstacles.

The Creative Leap Club is your creativity incubator to develop your next bold move in an empowering environment. In the heart of a community of others taking their creative leaps, your vision is likely to be brought to fruition much more quickly and easily than if you try to go it alone.

No matter where you live, you can participate in this virtual club for creative adventurers. Surrounded by peers making their own leaps and facilitated by a certified coach, your leap will be easier, more fun and more successful, on your terms.

In the Creative Leap Club, you will:

Share your vision and get feedback that helps you polish your idea
Tap into resources from the group that save time and effort
Learn from others who are making their unique leaps
Be accountable for weekly action items
Get professional and seasoned coaching wisdom so you can drive past fears that threaten to keep you stuck

“Working with Cynthia on financial empowerment was the most powerful coaching experience I have had to date. I cleared up a lifetime of ‘baggage’ about money. I accomplished two of my year-long goals, opened savings and retirement accounts, received a grant and am well on my road to financial empowerment.”

Carol McBride, Toronto, Financial Empowerment Group member

You may have tried to take creative leaps without support. At first, fueled by abundant enthusiasm for your great idea, you take a few steps. Then, fears pop up. You find it easier to go along with the status quo of your daily life than to power past the fears. Perhaps you didn’t take the time to map out a doable plan for your creative leap. In the gap between dreaming and doing, fear and disorganization kept your leap on the ground.

What's Your Creative Leap?

focusing on an art project from
start to finish
launching a new business
putting up a new web site
or blog
writing a book or book proposal
fill in your leap here….

Meet monthly with your Creative Leap tribe. Interact with them on the Creative Leap blog. Get invaluable support from a certified coach who has not only coached others to their great leaps, but who has consistently and successfully taken her own leaps.

Some of the leaps I’ve taken:

Enjoyed a lifelong dream of living in Europe while working and traveling.
Launched a business that still thrives ten years later
Written and self-published a book that others call ‘the best book on writing I’ve read’
Launched and maintained two blogs that attract hundreds of readers
Publish a monthly newsletter since 2001, as well as several e-books
Design and lead creativity tours in Europe, using my once-useless French degree
Undertook a self-designed program of financial empowerment that allows me to live the lifestyle I want

It’s not because I’m so special that I’ve been able to take these leaps. It’s because with my experience as a coach and the support of my community, I’m able to repeatedly take big and successful leaps. Behind every leap is a team of people who have encouraged me, challenged me and cheered me on to dream big and take action to make it happen.

“This creativity camp was very important for me this summer. I recognized the need for personal creativity, had fun exploring and gained a sense of personal power. I created a drawing blog and was asked to contribute to a book on creativity. Participating has made changes that will stay.”

Martine Vanremoortle, Belgium, Summer Creativity Camp member

Become a member of the Creative Leap Club and here’s what you can look forward to:

ongoing support to take your dreams into reality
an initial 30-minute call with Cynthia to launch your leap
one monthly group call to move forward powerfully
support from a group of creative, courageous leapers!
constructive feedback on your ideas

Being in a community ensures that you stay on track and enjoy the ride.

Barefoot bouldering on a beach
in Portugal, July 2008

What’s In Your Way?

For over ten years I’ve been helping people take great leaps and we’ve successfully steered past obstacles that derail most of us. Along the way, I’ve noticed nine things that prevent the average person from accomplishing what they want. Check the list and see if these obstacles are stopping you.

You would take your big leap if you were able to:

focus on one thing
develop a plan of action you can stick to
leap past fears that stop you from going forward
rebound after setbacks and life’s messy intrusions
schedule and keep appointments with yourself to take action
connect with supportive people who help you go to the next level
have the right resources to tap into to make things happen
be organized with your time and efforts
complete projects so you can share your work with others.

The Creative Leap Club provides a space for you to make serious (and seriously fun) progress on your project.

The Creative Leap Club will encourage you to focus on one dream you want to make real now. Learn how to set all your other brilliant ideas on the back burner so you can focus on one without feeling like you’re neglecting the others.

Break your big vision down into doable steps that you can enact over time. Map out the plan for where you want to go so you always know where you are and what’s needed next.

Leaping Forward - Bakansa, the crow yoga
asana, July 2009

For every step I took on my financial empowerment path (getting health insurance and a retirement account, killing off $23,000 in debt) I faced an emotional obstacle. With gentle encouragement from my support team, I was able to understand and overcome those emotional blocks.

With weekly check-ins, monthly calls and ongoing access to our community space, you can stay on track of your leap at your pace and in your style. We’ll be using my 29 Ways to Take a Creative Leap Special Report to pinpoint specific (and daring) steps to take toward your leap.

Don’t go it alone. Make it easier, quicker and more fun to bring your great ideas to fruition. I’m keeping these groups small, so register now to be part of the Creative Leap Tribe.

“I was so impressed with the quality of FEG. It was professionally done -- there was a clear structure to the calls, you made sure that everyone had ample time to participate, and the buddy system in between the calls was genius. You offered lots of resources and support and enthusiasm. Thanks very much.”

Monica Parker, Atlanta, Financial Empowerment Group member

Bonus! To help stimulate your creative juices, I am throwing in these bonuses:

My journey journal, Paris 2005

a copy of my Cross the Finish Line, an e-book to help you finish those projects as easily as you start them
a copy of Unleash Your Writing, my e-book with five simple tips to write anything – including your plans for your leap
an electronic copy of Cynthia’s Create Your Writer’s Life: A Guide to Writing with Joy and Ease, a complete guide to developing a writing practice
a packet of my Creative Fortunes – designed to inspire the creative mind

These bonuses alone are worth over $30, making membership in the Creative Leap Club even sweeter!

Details

This cycle of the Creative Leap Club meets September - December 2010.

Creative Leap Club Schedule
Mondays, 9 am – 11 am MST
(8 PST, 10 CST, 11 EST, 4 GMT)

September 13
October 4
November 1
December 6

Meeting on the Phone Is Better Than You Think

Call in from anywhere via telephone. U.S. Long distance charges apply. Not sure if meeting on the phone will meet your needs? Here are the top reasons it can be even better to gather on the phone:

Save time getting to a location. Let’s face it; almost everyone is late these days. Gathering a group into a physical space robs us of precious meeting time.
Save money getting to the location. No gas or transportation fees to get to your phone!
Connect to the group from the comfort of your home or office – with all your systems at easy reach should you need to take notes, make recordings, draw pictures…
If you’re a visually-oriented person, it can actually be better to be on the phone. Without all the visual distraction, you can focus more easily on the conversation and get the most out of the call.

Membership in the Creative Leap Club is affordably priced so money isn’t an obstacle to living your dream now. The membership fee is $500, payable at the beginning of this club cycle. That’s only $125 per month. Compare that to the $400 per month it would cost to coach one-one with me, and you’ll see that the Creative Leap Club is a great move – if you’re truly ready to make your leap. No couch sitting in this group!

Creative Leap Club
click here to register

Questions? Contact me through the email or call me at 303.442.0664 and we can be determine if the Creative Leap Club is a fit for you now. There’s only room for a handful of leapers in each group, so claim your space now!