June 15, 2009

August 1st - 15th: Creativity, Laughter and Life Lift Retreat in Costa Rica

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An August Personal Growth Retreat in Costa Rica

If you're planning on visiting Costa Rica, the first two weeks in August and taking advantage of great air travel discounts, don't miss the Now to WOW! Creativity Learning Retreat!  A global faculty of Coaches, Nature Lovers and those who are seeking adventure and a new path in life.
The program is sponsored by long-term residents and an international faculty.

Combine discovery of Costa Rica with a new passport for leading a creative life.
Write Faculty Director, Rosemary Rein, Ph.d for retreat details.
Author "Go Wild! Survival Skills For Business and Life"
www.gowildgogreat.com
rosemaryrein@gowildgogreat.com




June 02, 2009

"Live, Laugh , Love" How to more of the Big L's to your Life. Rosemary Rein, Ph.D to Speak in Costa Rica at Unity Church

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Isn't it amazing how  meeting a 4 legged friend can prompt the 3 L's immediately.  Live, Laugh, Love---a natural prescription for improving our mind, body and spirit. 

Before I leave for Boston this month to teach "Fall in Love with Creativity---5 ways to romance your brain to think better" at the Creative Problem Solving Institute (cpsiconference.com), I will be delivering this special program for Unity Church in Costa Rica.  If you reside in Costa Rica, join me on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  The service and program will be delivered in English.
Write rosemaryrein@mail.com for directions

May 11, 2009

Our Visiting Gnome in Costa Rica Explores Costa Rica for his Spiritual Life Lift!

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To Thy Own Gnome be True!   Our European Gnome traveled to Costa Rica for his "Life Lift Vacation".
Today's hot spot was  the House of Self Empowerment located in Escazu, Costa Rica.
This retreat location in tropical Costa Rica, frequently sponsors special educational programs for mind, body and  spirit as well as "group rentals".  Massage tables and nooks for gatherings make this a great group location for art and wellness instruction and educational classes. The hostess offers moderate budget amenities and is flexible to group's needs.   The House of Self Empowerment also has overnight lodging and a "big chill group kitchen"   Note: When I visited today, Vicki had just hosted a health detox group for the weekend.

Planning a Summer Group Retreat?  Consider Costa Rica's Green Season!  Travel deals abound and variety of vacation options make it a top choice for summer sabbatical.   Note:  Many visitors adore Costa Rica's 1-2 hours of rain each day in the June - August Green Season, perfect for napping with   plenty of sunshine assured.
 
You can  tour this Costa Rica retreat  property and group house  at 
at http://houseofselfempowerment.com
or for concierge 1-stop group retreat planning in Costa Rica visit  
Contact www.retreatscostarica.com 

For Business Meetings and Executive Travel visit www.businessmeetingscostarica.com

May 10, 2009

Consider a Creativity Camp This Summer.

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Did you know that Self-Esteem in children is determined by the age of 5?and that our creativity rapidly declines with our move into fears, judgment and into adulthood?
Nurturing Creativity in Children is as essential as ABC's  So why not consider a Creativity Camp this summer for the entire family!

On Creativity Camps for Children and Parents  (Boston & South Africa)

      Yesterday my young friend, Noel came over to work with me in the  kitchen   What fun and what creativity in cake decorating!  As I prepare to teach at this year's  Creative Problem Solving Institute Conference in Boston and the ACRE Education Conference in South Africa, I think of the courses I have taught to young women that link the tribal rituals of the kitchen to both creativity and self-esteem.  Last year I was honored to be asked to work with the girls at the Oprah Winfrey School in South Africa.  I can't wait for that opportunity , perhaps when I'm back teaching at the educational conference in October.   www.sacreativity.com



Back in the U.S. I also enjoyed hosting "Teddy Bear Teas".  Amazing what you can learn about children through the conversation with their bears! 
 Consider a Creativity Camp for your Children this summer.  There's one coming up this June that I can highly recommend in Boston, Mass and as a Parent you can nurture your creativity too.
www.cpsiconference.com.  Last year I taught the girls and boys "Go Wild! Safari Skills" linked to my book "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life".  Each day of the program I saw immense creativity in action with an expert world faculty specializing in creative education.

If you are really in for a creative family adventure and safari, of course consider joining me in South Africa this October www.sacreativity.com.
  


On Creative, Volunteer Retreats in Costa Rica

        When I first moved to Costa Rica, my approach to learning Spanish was teaching a cooking class to abused young girls that were cared for by a group of Catholic Sisters.  The girls were the best teachers of spanish , love and life I have ever had!  They also taught me the critical skill of handling 15 talking girls at one time. Not Easy!  I also learned how volunteering can be an incredible educational and travel experience of a lifetime for the entire family.

         If you are visiting Costa Rica, consider volunteerism as part of your itinerary.  I'll be happy to connect you and your family!

Go Wild! Go GREAT!  
Go Creative

www.retreatscostarica.com
www.gowildgogreat.com
Creativity Conference in Boston.  www.cpsiconference.com
South Africa Creativity Conference. www.sacreativity.com



May 07, 2009

3 Questions Every Company CEO and President Should Ask!

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          On Friday, I will be privately coaching a YPO Member on his business and life journey from Now to WOW!TM    For certain,  there will be 3 list that we talk about that I have learned from my colleague and creative faculty member, Jack Wolf, PhD, CPT.   Whether you are the CEO of a major company, or simply the CEO of your own life.  Make your (Green, Blue and Red List)


Ask 3 Questions and Hint:  Use 3 different colored Pads of Paper for your lists (Green, Blue and Red).

The Green Pad:    What should we/I start doing?

The Red Pad:       What should we/I stop doing?

The Blue Pad?       What should we/I continue doing?

       

         At Now to WOW!TM Learning Adventures we specialize in Leadership Development for YPO Forums and Chapters around the World.  Our YPO Retreats and Forums are  hosted at secluded and private corporate cloisters  ranging from  a California Dude Ranch  to an  Exotic Tent Camp  in Tropical Costa Rica.   We also provide Executive Coaching, helping leaders ride the waves of business and life changes in these difficult economic times.  


Bring one of our world class faculty members to your YPO Chapter.  

www.gowildgogreat.com
www.retreatscostarica.com

February 22, 2009

Personal Growth Workshop in Costa Rica May be Your Life Lift

 

 

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At Retreats Costa Rica, we're happy to post this upcoming retreat sponsored by our friends at Ama Tierra on March 26-31

Visit us at www.retreatscostarica.com or  contact

Ama Tierra directly.

 

A Special Invitation to an Amazing Workshop

 
March 26-31, 2009 at AmaTierra in Costa Rica
 
"Expanding our Authenticity, Raising the Frequency
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with world class Intuitive Veronica Entwistle
I am excited to extend an invitation to you to attend a 5 day life-changing workshop with a truly gifted energy counselor & medical intuitive, Veronica is a personal friend who has guided me and helped me uncover many spiritual and emotional issues that often get in the way of living a life of CHOICE.
 
Do you have repeating themes in your life that undermine your happiness, things you keep bumping up against? These could manifest in the realm of relationship, work, health, your general mood or behavior. Using the tools and knowledge that Veronica imparts, you can overcome these patterns and create a reality of CHOICE rather than reaction and habit.
 
In a time when negativity threatens to oppress us and we struggle with old emotional and Karmic patterns, it is comforting to know that a person such as Veronica is available to help us understand the emotional & spiritual components behind our challenges. We can raise our frequencies and learn to STAY THERE much of the time.

In these 5 days we will move and shift our energy fields, there will be time for individual attention, on the spot transformation, physical movement with free dance and yoga, and we will have FUN. All in a beautiful mountain setting, pampered with good food and comfortable lodging (you can even work in a massage to your schedule if you like).

Veronica lives in Washington state, USA, and we have been waiting 3 years for her!

So please reserve now so you will not miss out!  Call us toll free 1-866-659-3805

Namaste
--Jill

 

Change Your Energy, Change your Reality!
A workshop with Veronica Entwistle
Double occupancy: $1,150 per person,  Single occupancy: $1,295 per person 
 
Retreat Includes:
5 nights lodging at AmaTierra
All meals while on the property
Transportation to and from San Jose Airport
2 excursions: Nature Park, A special Horse Reflection Day, and a visit to the Pacific Beach
A private one on one session with Veronica
Yoga classes
Interactive group work and meditation
 
Read more...schedule  
Sample Veronica's energy by tuning in to www.bbsradio.com Tuesday &
Thursday evenings over the internet! or visit Veronica's website
AmaTierra Retreat & Wellness Center is located in San Pablo de Turrubares, 1 hour north of Jaco, past Orotina, and  1.25 hours West of San Jose, past Puriscal.

Our mission is to serve the whole person and provide an oasis of tranquility and rejuvenation through yoga, meditation, mind/body awareness, community service, healthful food, fresh spring water, herbal medicine and bodywork, good music and FUN!!!

Please visit our website at www.amatierra.com or call us at 2419-0110.
Namaste....

Jill, Bob & the Staff at AmaTierra

February 02, 2009

Create a Corporate Think Tank & Survive/Thrive the Economy

We all know that  it's no time for Business as Usual.  The good news amidst the bad economic news is this:   "Revolutionary business ideas-- if not miracles  are certain to occur during this economic crisis"  and the reason is Painful:  Organizations and individuals need Pain to Change.  Pity but it's true.We don't give up smoking until we can no longer endure the cough.  We don't diet until we see the painful picture and we don't change our business model until we have enough pain/loss to look at other options.  Or is there another option?   Imagine having a Think Tank Before you need one?  Imagine creating one now. Imagine Creative Thinking as a Year-Round Process and not a Crisis Situation Room.

For years I have been asked about the ROI on "Business Ideation and Creativity Sessions" that force Executives and Teams  to "forget about what is and imagine what could be".  While many companies talk about having innovation and creativity in their organizations and in their annual reports, the number of companies that host annual ideation sessions or think tanks and have a Chief Creativity Officer is much smaller.  Note:  Those that do tend to be on the list of the most progressive companies.  That is until now....Now there is sufficient pain to seek creative solutions and business revolutions!

   Contact us for a Free Guide to Setting up a Group/Think Tank/Business Ideation Program in your organization at rosemary@gowildgogreat.com   or visit www.gowildgogreat.com .  Our program includes a Business Ideation Workshop & Retreat to Tackle Your Critical Business Challenges, A Train the Trainer Program to establish year round creativity work sessions and a Tool-box of Creativity/Business Ideation Tools used by the most progressive think tanks.

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Think Tank Survey: Do You have a MAP:  (Mission Action Plan) to Survive and Thrive the Economic Downturn? Take the Monkey Survey by following the link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=614iIj0D3yXrP5DWtr4g6A_3d_3d

  •  Note:  Surveymonkey www.surveymonkey.com  is just one of the free online tools that we share in our Business Ideation Programs which include tools, techniques and training in creative business strategy and innovation. 

  • Rosemary Rein, Ph.D is the Author of "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life" and "Blueprint for Success" with Dr. Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard.  She is an International Speaker on Creativity and Leadership.  www.gowildgogreat.com

December 28, 2008

YPOCosta Rica Private Hideaway Locations like this Private Home situated in Tropical Costa Rica serve as destinations for Facilitated Forums and Family Trips of the VIP, Young President's Organization and other Executive Teams.  VIP Tour and Travel to Costa Rica  is arranged by the  multi-lingual Executive Travel Team at Business Meetings Costa Rica under the direction of Larissa Banting, Author of the Bradt Publishing Guide to Costa Rica.  Larissa's breathtaking events have been featured in travels magazines around the world.

Programming and Education for  Executive Retreats and YPO Family Events are coordinated by Rosemary Rein, Ph.D, Author of "Blueprint for Success" with Dr. Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard and "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life"   An International Author and Facilitator on Creativity and Leadership in Organizations,  Dr. Rein notes  "Tough economic times require CEO's to think differently about their organizations and Costa Rica provides the privacy of a secluded, natural paradise in which to create a an entirely new business landscape".   

Rosemary uses state of the art facilitation techniques and a world class faculty of authors and speakers  to foster "Business Ideation and Development of Executive Leadership Skills" in Themed YPO Retreats.  Exciting Tours and Family Events for YPO Families  are designed with Adventure Activities and Tribal Council Components to connect the Head, Heart and Spirit of  YPO Members, spouses and  their children.

 YPO Forum & Chapter Administrators Leaders can  contact Rosemary for a YPO Forum and VIP Retreat Kit:    Note :  You can also bring Now to WOW! YPO Retreats to your area. Rosemary has facilitated retreats around the world for YPO's at unique meeting destinations.  Write Rosemary at rosemary@gowildgogreat.com


www.businessmeetingscostaria.com

www.gowildgogreat.com

November 30, 2008

2009 Costa Rica Creative Team Adventure Calendar--Free!

 

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 The Team at Retreats and Business Meetings Costa Rica have a free downloadable calendar to help you re-energize your "Brainforest and Think Creative Green in 2009."  Inspirational Quotes and Cool photography including a January salute to the "Nature of Inspiration" found in Costa Rica are included in this cool freebie from Costa Rica's Convention and Meeting Gurus.  You will also find international creativity events, holidays and fun days to celebrate like "Ugly Dog Day" and "Get to Know Your Customer Day"

Download the Calendar at the Retreats Costa Rica Home Page www.retreatscostarica.com

While you're at it, think about planning your getaway to a tropical oasis.  Retreats Costa Rica and Business Meetings Costa Rica specialize in  Conventions, Leadership Retreats and VIP Group Travel.

November 21, 2008

Executives Retreat to the Rainforest to Find their Way Through Economic Forests

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Some call it an economic war zone. Perhaps that's why Executives are  retreating  to nearby Costa Rica for Executive Immersion and Critical Business Planning Sessions.  According to Retreats and Business Meetings Costa Rica  this small and peaceful, Latin American country is not only more affordable than retreat and meeting sites in most major U.S. Cities, Costa Rica provides the ideal sanctuary for strategic thinking and team building.

"We get them out of their "Bored Rooms so Executives will think differently" It's not a time for Business as Usual. The Team at BMCR combines professional meeting facilitation with secluded locations amidst Costa Rica's tropical paradise. 

For information on strategic planning and team retreats in Costa Rica, write Rosemary@gowildgogreat.com or visit www.businessmeetingscostarica.com

Rosemary Rein is the Author of "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life" and Co-author of "Blueprint for Success" with Dr. Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard