Michelle Cederberg - Live Out Loud

Last week I found out I didn’t make Top 10 on the W Network’s Expert Search.  It’s the second year in a row I have submitted a video and the second year in a row I’ve been let down wondering why them?  Why not me?  I think my submission was pretty darn good.  You can decide for yourself by clicking here:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK9grW-cg7Y

Here’s the thing (and I’m a bit irritated with myself for not doing it this year) I should have told the viewers how I really feel.  If you know me or you’ve seen me speak, you know that I am a kind, supportive, professional person most of the time, and when I speak in front of audiences or coach clients I am direct but politically correct.  There is really nothing controversial about my style.  The thing is, I’ve been feeling like rocking the boat for awhile now, and perhaps haven’t for fear of offending people.  But maybe it’s time for me to get real and tell you what I really think?

I wish I hadn’t sugar coated it in my W Network video.  Canadians are in the midst of a health crisis.  We’re sedentary and as a result more of us are overweight and obese. The lack of activity and extra weight leads to a myriad of diseases of lifestyle such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and even depression.  That’s not fun but not too many of you are doing anything about it.  I hear a lot of complaining and excuses, but not much action.  I really want to help, and I think I can, but not until you own up to one thing … brace yourself because this might hurt … if your life sucks it’s YOUR fault!  There.  I said it.  Own it, and do something about it.

If you’re overweight it’s because you eat too much and you don’t exercise enough.

If you’re tired all the time it’s because you don’t take care of your body through proper sleep, hydration, and nutrition.

If you have no luck with relationships it’s because you haven’t figured out the part you have been playing in all the failures.

If you’ve got no money it’s because you spend more than you make or you’re lousy at saving.

If you’re not experiencing success in your career it’s because you haven’t worked hard enough.

If you’re unhappy … if your life sucks … it’s nobody’s fault but your own.  Ouch!

If reading this stirs something in you or if you’re feeling frustrated or angry (especially if it’s toward me), tell me.  It may be a good thing!  I’m not preaching this information from a self-righteous point of perfection.  Not by a long shot.  If I’m saying it it’s because I’ve lived every one of the scenarios above and the only way out FOR ME was to hold up a great big mirror and ask myself “What is my part in this?”   Once I chose to own my part in it, I allowed change to come in.  Believe me, it’s hard for me to be so direct – and don’t worry, I intend to remain compassionate and willing to help as ever – but maybe the time has come to speak my truth a little louder at least some of the time?  Remember it.

The only person we can change is ourselves. 

I have more to say on each of the scenarios above.  I’m happy to meet your ‘yeah but …’ defenses and help you flip the switch for change.  I want to tell you how I invoked change in each area for myself.  Share your thoughts, subscribe to the blog, check in regularly.  We’re going places. Maybe not on the W Network (not this year anyways), but that’s not stopping me.

I’ve launched a new website I want to share with you.  www.gottoit.ca is live, and while we’re still building and developing the site I want to point you toward our first WEBINAR which will be completely FREE!  Visit the site, look around, and send me a message to reserve your spot:

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 at 12:00pm Mountain Time Join Michelle Cederberg for an hour for her first Mid Week Motivation session entitled:

Get to the Good Things Even with a Busy Schedule

Cheers!

Michelle Cederberg, Speaker, Consultant, Coach, Author, Truth Teller 

 A great tool to get you on track in 2010, my GOT TO IT Accountability Journal BUY NOW

Michelle Cederberg - “Your ‘Getting to It’ Guru”

Michelle leads the industry for life balance, health, and stress management programs, resources, and tools that actually conquer procrastination, fatigue, and loss of motivation.  Her expansive education and experience combined with her unique products, platform skills and messaging will ensure individuals and corporations understand that “It’s not the doing that’s tough, it’s GETTING TO IT!” and she helps you figure out how. With a Masters in Kinesiology, a BA in Psychology, and a specialization in Health and Exercise Psychology, Michelle combines mind, body, and practicality to inspire change! She has built her career since 1990, as a college educator, personal trainer, fitness coordinator, author, and business owner.  As a professional speaker, she shares her experiences in a humorous and realistic way with delighted audiences across North America.  Michelle knows her energy has fueled her business success!  Today, through her products and presentations she motivates you to take small steps toward BIG changes, so you can actually GET TO the good things - even with a busy schedule!

 

To book Michelle to speak at your organization please fill out a booking request at

www.michellecederberg.com

HAPPY FRIDAY!

This week I have been thinking more about when to blog and what to blog.  I’ve also been using my business down-time to reach out to the universe with other tentacles of myself and my message.  I’m learning how to use You Tube  and will be creating a series of short videos that will hopefully educate and inspire you on your way to personal and professional growth!  I’m investigating blog talk radio as another way to talk more when I’m not presenting.  I’ll be able to create short messages, interviews, and mini-sessions that will then become pod casts that you’ll be able to download and listen to while you’re exercising, driving, or just hanging out.  I’m also learning how to host my own WEBINAR and will have a FREE introductory session to offer you in April.  Wait for the announcement and save the date.

So, why am I sharing all of this with you?  Well, last week, by simply telling you I would blog at least once a week, I thought about it more and brought it to fruition even sooner than I had intended.  I wasn’t planning on writing again until next week but the intention was set and I wanted to share my thoughts, and WHAM-O … mission accomplished.

I rationalized, therefore, that if I tell you my intentions for You Tube. blog talk radio, and my webinars, I will work harder to bring those elements of my business into being sooner rather than later.

I’m thinking of my blog posts as another element of my accountability plan.  Hey, thanks for your help.

 

Next week stay tuned for some exciting news about GOT TO IT!

 

Cheers!

Michelle Cederberg, Speaker, Consultant, Coach, Author, Truth Teller 

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 A great tool to get you on track in 2010, my GOT TO IT Accountability Journal BUY NOW

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Michelle Cederberg - “Your ‘Getting to It’ Guru”

Michelle Cederberg leads the industry for life balance, health, and stress management programs, resources, and tools that actually conquer procrastination, fatigue, and loss of motivation.  Her expansive education and experience combined with her unique products, platform skills and messaging will ensure individuals and corporations understand that “It’s not the doing that’s tough, it’s GETTING TO IT!” and she helps you figure out how. With a Masters in Kinesiology, a BA in Psychology, and a specialization in Health and Exercise Psychology, Michelle combines mind, body, and practicality to inspire change! She has built her career since 1990, as a college educator, personal trainer, fitness coordinator, author, and business owner.  As a professional speaker, she shares her experiences in a humorous and realistic way with delighted audiences across North America.  Michelle knows her energy has fueled her business success!  Today, through her products and presentations she motivates you to take small steps toward BIG changes, so you can actually GET TO the good things - even with a busy schedule!

 

To book Michelle to speak at your organization please fill out a booking request at

 

Corporate/Group Keynotes and Seminars, Fitness Coaching, Workplace Wellness Consulting

 

I spent the day procrastinating writing this blog. It’s now 7pm and I’m finally getting to it. The last blog I wrote was in January and I recall delaying that one too. It got me thinking. Why do I suffer so when it comes to writing my blog, when I can sit down every week and happily write my ‘Get To It Guideline’? I’ve decided it’s partly because I have a short attention span. When I began writing my weekly email ‘e-spirations’ nearly 7 years ago I intentionally made it short and sweet - not only to keep it easy for my readers to prioritize in their busy schedule, but so I would commit to writing it each week in mine. That premise has worked for me through over 325 weekly messages so I decided to apply it to my blog writing along with a goal of making it more fun for me. Since I began my blog I have been inconsistent and uninspired (hard truth). The only blog I really enjoyed writing in the last year and a half was my October 2009 blog ‘Humility and my Own Accountability‘. Why, you ask? Well, that month I blogged from my heart, allowed myself to be myself, and told the truth about some of the things I was having trouble with … an accountability expert struggling to get to it? That’s rich, but that was the truth and it felt good to come clean. I’m not perfect. Yup, I’m a motivational speaker, fitness expert, coach, teacher, and generally upbeat kind of gal, but I’m far from having it all figured out. I sure do try hard though … and I pay attention to what works and what doesn’t in my own ‘work in progress life’ that’s for sure. I bet you can relate.

Here’s the truth then. As I enjoy the last few weeks of being 40 I realize that with age has come certain wisdom. I don’t have to be anyone but me. I can be an imperfect expert. I can show and share what I know of course … but the learning that comes through sharing the challenges and questions and screw-ups is so much more interesting don’t you think? It’s how I learn and grow, it becomes fodder for stories when I speak, and it’s A LOT more fun to blog about. So there you go. I’m springing ahead with a new blog writing plan that will mean a more authentic blog reading experience, more frequent blogs, and more fun for me!

Here’s what you can do to help. My goal is one short blog a week … some time before Thursday each week. Sign up for my RSS feed that will tell you when my blogs get posted. When you get them, read and report back with your thoughts. I’ll keep them short, I’ll be honest about the week I’ve had, share a bit more about my life beyond my business, and I’ll plan to end with a question I want your thoughts on.

This week I want to hear your thoughts on whether this is a good idea. Is it stupid for me to be so open about my shortcomings when some people may view me as the ‘go to gal’ on doing it right?

Next week stay tuned for some exciting news about GOT TO IT!

Cheers!

Michelle Cederberg, Speaker, Consultant, Coach, Author, Truth Teller 

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 A great tool to get you on track in 2010, my GOT TO IT Accountability Journal BUY NOW

---

Michelle Cederberg - “Your ‘Getting to It’ Guru”

Michelle Cederberg leads the industry for life balance, health, and stress management programs, resources, and tools that actually conquer procrastination, fatigue, and loss of motivation.  Her expansive education and experience combined with her unique products, platform skills and messaging will ensure individuals and corporations understand that “It’s not the doing that’s tough, it’s GETTING TO IT!” and she helps you figure out how. With a Masters in Kinesiology, a BA in Psychology, and a specialization in Health and Exercise Psychology, Michelle combines mind, body, and practicality to inspire change! She has built her career since 1990, as a college educator, personal trainer, fitness coordinator, author, and business owner.  As a professional speaker, she shares her experiences in a humorous and realistic way with delighted audiences across North America.  Michelle knows her energy has fueled her business success!  Today, through her products and presentations she motivates you to take small steps toward BIG changes, so you can actually GET TO the good things - even with a busy schedule!

 

To book Michelle to speak at your organization please fill out a booking request at www.michellecederberg.com

Corporate/Group Keynotes and Seminars, Fitness Coaching, Workplace Wellness Consulting