Local entrepreneurs as well as others from across the globe recently joined together to share their journeys of success and triumph over personal and/or career tragedies and challenges in the new book entitled, You Will Overcome.

In this book, innovator, teacher and designer, Amanda Butler tells her story of suddenly leaving the corporate world without a Plan B to undertake transitioning her life into that of True success and vision. She now teaches these transition skills and processes in a series called The Diamond Power Within™ with a system she developed that she utilized to assist her in her own journey – The Diamond Co-Creative System™.

On Wednesday, May 26 from 7-8:30 p.m., Butler is inviting the community to a free introduction into The Diamond Co-Creative System™ at the Life Learning Center in Royal Oak. During this introduction she will be reviewing the tools for re-focusing life purpose and goals, healing the past and relationships and re-discovering a self identity not tied to ‘shoulds’ and guilt or connected to a title, work, things, family or past experiences.

Amanda Butler is President of Keenawah & Associates and Founder of Stellar-Gaia Alliances. With the experience of over 20 years as a Corporate Executive, she now is a Life Navigator who inspires, guides, educates and supports individuals and groups in their exploration and discovery of their brilliant Diamond essence, their desires and their True purpose. Amanda specializes in helping individuals become aware of and heal co-dependent and dysfunctional relationships within themselves and with others.

Keenawah & Associates is located within Life Learning Center at 3121 Rochester Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073. For more information about Keenawah & Associates, to purchase You Will Overcome or to register for the FREE Intro, call (248) 761-9568 or go to www.keenawah.com.
- Andrea Walker

When your 50th birthday arrives, it’s easy to think that the “prime” of your life has come and gone. Maybe you’ve seen your kids grow up and your career wax and wane – all of which can leave you wondering, “What’s left? What’s next?”

Karen Batchelor, Detroit native, certified professional life coach and leading expert on life after 50, is here to show you that the best is yet to come. Her powerful, new book, “50 Ways To Have An Amazing Life After 50,” is an inspirational, encouraging and supportive collection of common-sense advice, specifically designed to improve and empower the second half of your life.

Batchelor’s philosophy is based around the idea that one’s 50s offer a unique opportunity to move through mid-life crisis symptoms into a whole new life that is even better than the first 50. From family and career advice, to blasting through personal self-esteem issues, Karen offers a fresh new perspective for 50-plus women and men with her book and life coaching programs.

In “50 Ways to Have An Amazing Life After 50,” Batchelor shares stories, experiences and some of her unique brand of coaching for midlife – crisis or not. Her philosophy is that our 50s give us a tremendous opportunity for new beginnings, and this handy guide will provide a lifetime of encouragement and inspiration on how to move through the roadblocks of fear, insecurity and lack of direction.

In addition, Batchelor has introduced one of the first interactive iPhone applications for Baby Boomers, “Amazing@50.” With this app, users will have their own life coach "to go," encouraging them to be themselves, dump their baggage and travel light, tap into their unique strengths and talents, do what they love, dream big and take action, and stress less.

On May 23, 2010 Karen Batchelor, life coach, speaker, author and proud midlife crisis survivor will be at the Bean and Leaf Café in Royal Oak from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. signing books and helping mid-lifers open up to the idea that when you turn 50, the fun has just begun!

About Karen Batchelor

Karen Batchelor is a certified life coach who provides inspiration, encouragement and support to 50-plus women and men. After more than 20 years in corporate and legal careers, she completely reinvented herself after 50 as the premier coach for 50-somethings. Karen combines her diverse and extensive skills with her natural blend of creativity, enthusiasm and humor to help others like her make their 50s the gateway to the best half of life. For more information, visit Karen at http://amazinglifeafter50.com and http://www.facebook.com/amazinglifeafter50.
- Joan Frank

Local Author launches new book and series with Free Intro on 5/26 in Royal Oak to help others achieve success and happiness in life, work and relationships

Local entrepreneurs as well as others from across the globe recently joined together to share their journeys of success and triumph over personal and/or career tragedies and challenges in the new book entitled, You Will Overcome.

In this book, innovator, teacher and designer, Amanda Butler tells her story of suddenly leaving the corporate world without a Plan B to undertake transitioning her life into that of True success and vision. She now teaches these transition skills and processes in a series called The Diamond Power Within™ with a system she developed that she utilized to assist her in her own journey – The Diamond Co-Creative System™.

With hundreds of thousands of men and women across the country losing jobs and concerned for their financial well-being, battling anxiety and depression, struggling with dysfunctional and co-dependent relationships, this powerful series is designed to heal the past and empower people to build a new and powerful foundation that transforms their lives and futures.

In areas where traditional therapies, medicines and training have failed, Butler’s methods are revolutionizing men and women’s lives here in Michigan and additionally for those nationally and internationally. “I have struggled for so long to find the answers and in the workshop it happened – I have relief finally!” said Jean, Entrepreneur of Ann Arbor.

On Wednesday, May 26 from 7-8:30 p.m., Butler is inviting the community to a free introduction into The Diamond Co-Creative System™ at the Life Learning Center in Royal Oak. During this introduction she will be reviewing the tools for re-focusing life purpose and goals, healing the past and relationships and re-discovering a self identity not tied to ‘shoulds’ and guilt or connected to a title, work, things, family or past experiences.

One recent participant had this to say, "This workshop provides energetic healing using a system that enables people to choose to live consciously and create a new reality. It was very helpful and gave me concrete tools to utilize for change,” said Mary Ann, Accountant, Warren.

Amanda Butler is President of Keenawah & Associates and Founder of Stellar-Gaia Alliances. With the experience of over 20 years as a Corporate Executive, she now is a Life Navigator who inspires, guides, educates and supports individuals and groups in their exploration and discovery of their brilliant Diamond essence, their desires and their True purpose. Amanda specializes in helping individuals become aware of and heal co-dependent and dysfunctional relationships within themselves and with others.
- Amanda Butler

Local Author launches new book and series with Free Intro on 5/26 in Royal Oak to help others achieve success and happiness in life, work and relationships

Local entrepreneurs as well as others from across the globe recently joined together to share their journeys of success and triumph over personal and/or career tragedies and challenges in the new book entitled, You Will Overcome.

In this book, innovator, teacher and designer, Amanda Butler tells her story of suddenly leaving the corporate world without a Plan B to undertake transitioning her life into that of True success and vision. She now teaches these transition skills and processes in a series called The Diamond Power Within™ with a system she developed that she utilized to assist her in her own journey – The Diamond Co-Creative System™.

With hundreds of thousands of men and women across the country losing jobs and concerned for their financial well-being, battling anxiety and depression, struggling with dysfunctional and co-dependent relationships, this powerful series is designed to heal the past and empower people to build a new and powerful foundation that transforms their lives and futures.

In areas where traditional therapies, medicines and training have failed, Butler’s methods are revolutionizing men and women’s lives here in Michigan and additionally for those nationally and internationally. “I have struggled for so long to find the answers and in the workshop it happened – I have relief finally!” said Jean, Entrepreneur of Ann Arbor.

On Wednesday, May 26 from 7-8:30 p.m., Butler is inviting the community to a free introduction into The Diamond Co-Creative System™ at the Life Learning Center in Royal Oak. During this introduction she will be reviewing the tools for re-focusing life purpose and goals, healing the past and relationships and re-discovering a self identity not tied to ‘shoulds’ and guilt or connected to a title, work, things, family or past experiences.

One recent participant had this to say, "This workshop provides energetic healing using a system that enables people to choose to live consciously and create a new reality. It was very helpful and gave me concrete tools to utilize for change,” said Mary Ann, Accountant, Warren.

Amanda Butler is President of Keenawah & Associates and Founder of Stellar-Gaia Alliances. With the experience of over 20 years as a Corporate Executive, she now is a Life Navigator who inspires, guides, educates and supports individuals and groups in their exploration and discovery of their brilliant Diamond essence, their desires and their True purpose. Amanda specializes in helping individuals become aware of and heal co-dependent and dysfunctional relationships within themselves and with others.
- Amanda Butler

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