A more personal newsletter in reflection of a significant life event…

“How did you get into that?”

That’s what people ask me when I tell them what I do. The imposter in me feels a little like I’m being judged. I rush to rattle off the fact that I incorporated my first business at the age of 21, have an undergrad in Education, a Certificate in Coaching from the Coaches Training Institute, and an MBA in Management Consulting.

But really what I want to say is…I got into “it” having spent a lifetime at the school of “hard knocks” taught by my mom and day. They were both very successful salespeople. They gave us a lot of independence at an incredibly young age, a desire to hustle and to always do our best. They instilled in us that it was not the tools or equipment used, but the person using them.

This independence and this drive lit my passion for helping others succeed. Really could there be any better purpose in life than supporting people to achieve their dreams? From an early age, my dad taught me how to turn an idea into reality. And together with my clients, we get to do that every single day.

Sadly, this month my family said a beautiful goodbye to our beloved Papa, Ed Devine. He was ushered through by a pod of Orca Whales right outside his window nights before he passed. We have come to learn that Orca Whales symbolize family, protection, community, longevity, commitment, and romance. All of these values couldn’t be more reflective of our Papa Ed (Fast Eddy).....(READ MORE - LIFE LESSONS FROM FAST EDDY)

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The orcas were such a powerful symbol and sign for our family. Since then, people have shared a few stories of signs that they witnessed when a loved one passed. I'm curious to know what's a sign you might have been sent to know your loved one was alright?

Wishing you all the best,

Sincerely,

Carolyn de Voest B. Ed CPCC MBA

Principal & Founder

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