Go Wild! Go GREAT! The Journey from Now to WOWTM

"Watching, Getting me Out of Here" in Boston

Okay I just had to watch!  Couldn't help myself.  It's that inability to look away (at a dissected frog in biology class or a roadway accident)   Tonight is  my first night back in the states, after weeks in beautiful Costa Rica, that I hated to leave but am now snuggled in my delightful Dream Bed in the Boston Hilton. What can I say? Life is contrasts! 

So here  I am preparing to present two programs at the International Creativity Conference. (www.cpsiconference.com) So I left my paradise today in Costa Rica , turn on the TV in Boston  and I 'm watching the reality show , filmed in Costa Rica that has plopped wanna be and has been celebrities in the jungle I call home-

The Title of the Show ""I'm a Celebrity"  Get me Out of Here'  

Yes, the country they are talking about is Costa Rica.  News Flash:  We run to it/Not from it.

Special Note:  to Show producers :  While you're at it, please  get Mel Gibson out of here .   Mel lives part of the year here in Costa Rica and in my books, has not contributed much to the country other than bad tabloid profiles.   True, I'm basing this  on bad publicity (But Mel you  are a  great actor and could be a voice/advocate for Costa Rica.  I'll even forgive that bad remark about the jewish community however for God's sake.....hire a handler,   better pr agent and clean up your image) You've got to give to get!    Yes, life should be private and  joyous seclusion,  particularly in Costa Rica, but everyone of us expats need to give back to a country that gives us so much.

Call me on my U.S. cell personally  239-910-3354 or write me at rosemary@gowildgogreat.com  if you  want to really do something truly good for the children, abandoned animals or protection of the rainforest in Costa Rica.   Flip your Image!     You have my word,  I'll make every dollar count in this truly beautiful country that you enjoy so much  and I won't hear stories like I did today at the San Jose  airport about your defensive comments  about "Bad PR"

Mel Mad Max Gibson: Please Be a  model of a Costa Rica  expat/celebrity who wants and deserves a private life in a beautiful country, but  also wants to give back in  a private way to those in the country you consider home, who are also most in need.

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As for the Reality Show Observations----"Get me Out of Here"  My take is "Get that mean model out of there".  I want to send her to my charm school/communication class.

We've got one coming to Costa Rica in August!

Also, the group could use a few more real "survival challenges" but recognize this is not day to day Costa Rica.  In fact, I am hoping my global faculty coming in August is not trembling after watching the show and wondering what tests I will put them to.   Your lodging will be a bit more upscale than the digs you see in the camp.

rosemaryrein@gmailcom

Rosemary Rein, Ph.D

Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life

www.gowildgogreat.com 

www.retreatscostarica.com

Okay I just had to watch!  Couldn't help myself.  It's that inability to look away (at a dissected frog in biology class or a roadway accident)   Tonight is  my first night back in the states, after weeks in beautiful Costa Rica, that I hated to leave but am now snuggled in my delightful Dream Bed in the Boston Hilton. What can I say? Life is contrasts! 

So here  I am preparing to present two programs at the International Creativity Conference. (www.cpsiconference.com) So I left my paradise today in Costa Rica , turn on the TV in Boston  and I 'm watching the reality show , filmed in Costa Rica that has plopped wanna be and has been celebrities in the jungle I call home-

The Title of the Show ""I'm a Celebrity"  Get me Out of Here'  

Yes, the country they are talking about is Costa Rica.  News Flash:  We run to it/Not from it.

Special Note:  to Show producers :  While you're at it, please  get Mel Gibson out of here .   Mel lives part of the year here in Costa Rica and in my books, has not contributed much to the country other than bad tabloid profiles.   True, I'm basing this  on bad publicity (But Mel you  are a  great actor and could be a voice/advocate for Costa Rica.  I'll even forgive that bad remark about the jewish community however for God's sake.....hire a handler,   better pr agent and clean up your image) You've got to give to get!    Yes, life should be private and  joyous seclusion,  particularly in Costa Rica, but everyone of us expats need to give back to a country that gives us so much.

Call me on my U.S. cell personally  239-910-3354 or write me at rosemary@gowildgogreat.com  if you  want to really do something truly good for the children, abandoned animals or protection of the rainforest in Costa Rica.   Flip your Image!     You have my word,  I'll make every dollar count in this truly beautiful country that you enjoy so much  and I won't hear stories like I did today at the San Jose  airport about your defensive comments  about "Bad PR"

Mel Mad Max Gibson: Please Be a  model of a Costa Rica  expat/celebrity who wants and deserves a private life in a beautiful country, but  also wants to give back in  a private way to those in the country you consider home, who are also most in need.

___________________

As for the Reality Show Observations----"Get me Out of Here"  My take is "Get that mean model out of there".  I want to send her to my charm school/communication class.

We've got one coming to Costa Rica in August!

Also, the group could use a few more real "survival challenges" but recognize this is not day to day Costa Rica.  In fact, I am hoping my global faculty coming in August is not trembling after watching the show and wondering what tests I will put them to.   Your lodging will be a bit more upscale than the digs you see in the camp.

rosemaryrein@gmailcom

Rosemary Rein, Ph.D

Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life

www.gowildgogreat.com 

www.retreatscostarica.com

The Power of One-The Power of Many!

As I prepare for my upcoming presentation on the "Sparks of Revolutionary Creativity" for the International Conference of the Creative Problem Solving Institute  www.cpsiconference.com, I have been studying the key components of successful revolutions throughout history.  Are there common ingredients present in successful revolutions that can be applied to creating revolutions in our businesses and our lives?  

One characteristic of revolution is "sufficient pain present" to activate a swelling, unstoppable momentum that often requires the "tearing down of existing norms and structures " Is the state of the current economy  painful enough to create needed revolution in how we do business and treat our planet?  Or will it not be revolution, but evolution?   The term is a bit less scary...don't you think?

As businesses re-examine their strategy for not only surviving but thriving economic down turn, one question becomes  evolution or revolution?   Has your business examined it's strategic plan in conjunction with the changing economic environment?   Do you need subtle shift and evolution or major re-tooling in a revolution?  

Schedule a Summer Strategic Planning and Creative Thinking Course with one of our expert facilitators in business ideation.

You may also consider attending the upcoming Creative Problem Solving Institute Conference in Boston in two weeks.  

See how you can change your business, your world and how one person can truly make a difference.

www.gowildgogreat.com

www.cpsiconference.om

The Retreat Experience--Take them Away and Outdoors

Take them out of the Office!

When planning team building retreats, I first look at location, location, location.  If you want to generate new ideas , team energy and improved team communications,  begin with taking employees out of their same old "bored rooms" and into the "great outdoors"

At Now to WOW! Learning Retreats hosted at retreat locations around the world, our team building facilitators use  dude ranches, tropical tent camps, cruise ships,  old mansions--yes I even once used the mansion where the Shining was filmed to create an "experience environment!

Be certain to also include a team adventure (trail rides a Caballo Loco above) that engages team members in soft/safe adventures or challenges.

Planning and Designing a Team Building Retreat or Business Planning Session is an Art and a  Science--For every 1 day team building event,  plan on at least 3 days of advance preparation.  Using a Professional Meeting Planner and Team Building Facilitator will without fail, increase your results and value.  Our Retreat Team at Now to WOW! Learning Adventures,   handles every detail from selection of the location to design of team building activities to assigning the right facilitator who will bring out the best ideas and energy for your team.

Our Retreats are also 100% guaranteed due to their incredible success with our diverse portfolio of  clients, including the distinguished YPO (Young President's Organization).  If you are now WOWED! with your Team Building Retreat,  we return all faciliation fees. 

Contact Rosemary Rein, Ph.D, Team Retreat Faculty director at rosemary@gowildgogreat.com or visit our web-sites at www.gowildgogreat.com and www.retreatscostarica.com

Author to Speak at Unity Church This Sunday "Live, Laugh, Love"

Before I leave on my summer tour, I am thrilled to be speaking here at home in Costa Rica.  The title of the program is "Live, Laugh, Love" and will be held at Unity Church this coming Sunday, June 7th at 11:00 a.m.  The service will be delivered in English.

Looking forward to seeing my Costa Rican, friends and community neighbors as we tackle the topic of living a creative life in which the 3 L's are ever present.

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Rosemary Rein, Ph.D is the Author of "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life" and  Contributing Author to "Blueprint for Success" with Dr. Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard.  Visit Rosemary's web-site at www.gowildgogreat.com and www.retreatscostarica.com.  

Rosemary is an International Speaker and Facilitator on Leadership, Creativity & Communications.  She is also certified as a Personal Life Coach and leads personal growth safaris both in Costa Rica and exotic locations around the world

Go Wild! Go GREAT!TM Training Safaris in Communications, Customer Service & Leadership

It's Green Season now in Costa Rica, or what the "uninspired tourist" might call the rainy season in the tropics. During the afternoon rains, the streets and businesses of Costa Rica are relatively quiet as citizens and tourists take cover from what can often be drenching downpours.  But while all appears quiet in the villages,  new growth is everywhere and it's brilliant!

As I stopped today to embrace the tranquility of the rain on the tin roof, I thought about those companies that take advantage of the slower pace generated by economic rains to promote new growth in their employees through employee training. 

Ah what is the best time to invest to develop the sales, leadership, team and communication skills of employees?    In High Season when scheduling is impossible? Perhaps a better alternative is to take advantage of your own "Green Season" to grow your business and employees?  To create new solutions to business problems through applied creativity and ideation.

I am currently preparing two programs for the upcoming Creative Problem Solving Institute International Convention in Boston, Mass.  www.cpsiconference.com.  Register today for this incredible educational conference in applied  creativity or bring a Go Wild! Go GREAT!TM Employee Training Safari to your Team.  

Training Programs include 1-day workshops in Creativity, Communication, Customer Service & Leadership. 

www.gowildgogreat.com

Rosemary Rein, Ph.D, Author "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life"

To Register for the CPSI Conference.  Visit www.cpsiconference.com

   

Go Wild! Go GREAT!TM World Creativity Conference in South Africa

Optimize Your Creativity -- South Africa Creative Safari is a Must Conference for CEO's, Educators, Product Innovators and Explorers of Life!  Combine a Safari in South Africa with an Educational Experience of a Lifetime.  Mark your Calendar for October 2009.   This will be my second year presenting at both the World Creativity and Education conferences in South Africa in October , 2009.  ( Note:  The conference specifically for Educators gets underway just prior to the International Conference.)    My recommendation is to  plan to attend both conferences if you possibly  can,  as well as extend your discovery of the beauty of South Africa.   I can assure you, it will be the learning and travel adventure of a lifetime.  A travel enthusiasts, last year after ACRE,  I went on Safari and explored Cape Town's Wine Country. Why Attend? In today's challenging world,  bringing Creativity to Classrooms, Bored Rooms, Non-Profit Organizations and our Life is pivotal to our Journey from  Now to WOW!TM.  At this global conference, you will feel welcome and part of a creative tribe that will forever change you and remain with you.  You will leave with new ideas and breakthroughs for your business, organization, classroom and most certainly your life.  I  Who Should Attend: CEO'S, Product Innovators, Teachers, Artists, Writers, Facilitators, Coaches, Non-Profit Directors, Creative Beings, Individuals going through business and or life change--who are seeking a new path, Life Explorers. Want to be there in Spirit & Soul?   You and/or Your Company can  sponsor a South African Teacher to attend this year's  Education Conference!   Give a teacher the greatest gift of a scholarship to attend the Global Education Conference.  Through your donation, you will bring creativity to the teachers, who touch the hearts, minds and souls  of the children of South Africa. What does your soul tell you to do?  If you can sponsor a teacher to attend, please write me personally.  Write Rosemary@gowildgogreat.com  Rosemary Rein, Ph.D  Author, "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life"   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Register for the October Conference in South Africa---visit www.sacreativity.com   Details below: 5th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CREATIVITY CONFERENCE IN AFRICA (ACRE 15) | 6 – 9 OCTOBER 2009 | KLEIN KARIBA RESORT, BELA-BELA, LIMPOPO
Optimizing your Creativity Dear Creativity Colleague, Once again we have more than 30 international creativity and innovation experts presenting at our conference. The topics have specially been designed to address the problems and needs of our times ---- as so many breakthrough achievers have said in the past few months: “this is the best time for creative people to create new playing fields and to achieve way beyond the ordinary” For the first time at our conference we will have one day seminars focusing on getting a unique edge in specific industries. One such seminar is: Kobus Neethling and Ziaan Hattingh - Introducing the World-first 8-Dimensional Efficiency Model for Business Analysts and Project Managers   Please register early – as you know, this conference is fully booked every year!

Think Better---Tim Hurson

    In the  field of creativity and innovation that I work in  I have the opportunity to listen to and learn from the brightest minds dedicated to  thinking and business ideation.  Tim Hurson is one of the brightest minds in the business!  He combines, head and heart and provides practical application for any individual and business looking to create a better future.   

    I had the opportunity to listen to Tim speak twice last year ---at Mindcamp in Toronto and later at ACRE in South Africa.  What did I learn?  "Longer Lists---Better Choices".  Thank you Tim, for teaching us how to Think Better and to always have more than two options.

    Add this book to your "Must Have" reading list.

Rosemary Rein, Ph.D

Author, "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life"

www.gowildgogreat.com

www.businessmeetingscostarica.com

   

    

Creativity Camps for Children & Families

Consider a Creativity Camp This Summer.

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

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

Consider a Creativity Camp This Summer.

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

3 Questions Every Company CEO and President Should Ask!

          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

Team Building Retreats. The 4 "TEAM" Essential Ingredients of Now to WOW!TM Teams"

Now to WOW! Team Building Adventures:

Above:  The Service Team at Royal Bank America completes Customer Relationship Certification & Team Building

T:   Time Away from Day to Day Operations to "Think Better, Communicate Better, Know each other as People" 

E:   Energy and Enthusiasm!   

A:   Action & Activities that produce measurable business outcomes and team synergy

M:   Mission, Movement and Motivation:  Be sure your team has all 3!

Now to WOW! Learning Adventures hosts team building retreats around the world.

www.gowildgogreat.com