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Luanna Rodham

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Time to Make a Change

Have you ever felt stuck in a rut? Like you’re doing the same things over and over and there is no difference. Then you wake up one morningmake a change and you realize, “It’s time to make a change!”

But, you can’t make that change by yourself and you have no idea where to start! Does this sound familiar? I have been there.

About a year ago I decided I had to make a change. I had known Kelly McCausey for many years and knew that she offered a “Stretch Yourself Challenge” every year in September.

I decided to take a leap and sign up for the challenge. I wasn’t sure what I was in for. However, I knew many of the people that were in the challenge and they had said that in the past this challenge had really grown their businesses.

I made the decision to go all-in! 

  • I read through the manual that Kelly provides.
  • I strategically picked the challenges that would help my business grow.
  • I participated in coaching groups.
  • I listened to or watched the replay of the live calls.
  • I posted in the forum.

The results were amazing!

My Personal Results

First of all, I came away with some great relationships. These women are still supporting me in my efforts today. Not just in my business, but in my personal life as well.

Here are a few things I came away with:

  • I became very clear on a new direction I wanted to go in my business.
  • I made intentional connections that led to new business.
  • I decided to re-design my website and get a new logo (no more website shame).
  • I reached out to former clients and received glowing testimonials that also led to new clients.
  • And much more…

Repeat Offender

I am participating in the Stretch Yourself Challenge again this year. I am all in again. The key to success is to set your own pace and be your own competition.

This year I am working on content marketing and visibility. I have participated in coaching triads which have led to new friendships and great ideas!

I have really enjoyed posting in the forums and giving and receiving support from my fellow challengers.

stretch yourselfStretch Yourself Challenge Self-Study

Every year the Stretch Yourself Challenge is held live in September. However, Kelly offers a self-study option that you can choose to join in year-round.

Are you ready to make a change? Are you tired of feeling like your all alone? I recommend the Stretch Yourself Challenge because it helps you make changes fast. And, even with the self-study option you can still post and get help in the forum!

Make a change today. Join the Stretch Yourself Challenge. And when you do, message me in the forum and I will support you! 

Stretch Yourself – I Went White Water Rafting and Lived!

stretch yourselfLet me start out by being honest! When I first was asked to participate in a “Stretch Yourself” Challenge, I freaked out a bit. Yes! When I think of “stretching myself,” I think of something else I have to do that I don’t have time for.

Now, this particular challenge is to work on my own business. And, yes, I know it sounds strange to say I don’t have time for that. But,  when you are a service provider it can be hard to concentrate on what will make you money instead of making your clients money.

I decided to think back to a time when I really stretched myself and was scared to death. However, I wanted to think back to something that helped me grow and change for the better! That time was 2007 and white water rafting!

White Water Rafting with 35 Teen-aged Girls

In 2007 I was asked to be the camp director over a church camp in Chattanooga, Tennessee. One of my responsibilities was planning a high adventure for 35, 16-17-year-old girls. I wanted to know what they wanted to do for the adventure. They talked about how the Boy Scouts always got to go white water rafting but they never got to. It was something they really wanted to do. White Water Rafting with 35 teenagers - stretch yourself

First of all, you need to know that I am a desert rat! I was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico where there is NO water. We get 7 inches of rain in a year (if we’re lucky). I never learned how to swim. And to this day, I am not a strong swimmer. However, I decided to not let that bother me. My thinking was, “Well, one of the other leaders can always go.”

I worked VERY hard and got the trip approved for these 35 girls. They were very excited! Then the real stretching began! We had to have a certain number of adult leaders and all the girls wanted me to go. My head was screaming, “NO! I have three small children! They need their mother! I don’t want to die!” These sweet girls wanted me to go because I worked so hard to get it approved.

I really struggled with it! I really was scared to death! “What if one of the girls gets hurt? What if I drown? What if I fall out of the boat and smack into a big rock?”

The first thing I did was to pray for help. Then, I picked leaders to come that knew why I was afraid and how to support me. They didn’t make fun of me or belittle me, they supported me! I told them my fears and they helped me overcome them. I surrounded myself with good uplifting people.

I Went White Water Rafting and Lived!

The day finally came! And yes, I overcame my fear and stretched myself. This picture is of me literally stretching myself and getting into the boat! White Water Rafting getting into the boat

One of the great things about being the leader is you get to ride in the last raft with the best white water guide. I didn’t know at the time. That way I was able to keep an eye on all the boats ahead of me to make sure that none of the girls floated away.

And you know what, after all the planning and stretching, I had a great time! The girls and leaders had a great time! Every single one of us was stretching ourselves. That was the whole point of doing a high adventure.

Stretch Yourself Challenge 

This month I am participating in a challenge that helps me stretch myself in my business. Is it as scary as white water rafting? In some ways, yes! I have not been that great about promoting my own expertise and experience. I am really good at promoting and talking about the value other people can bring to someone’s business. However, I am not good at talking about my own value.

Kelly McCausey and the other participants are supporting me in this challenge. You’re going to see some new blog posts from me. And, some other surprises! I would love for you to join me! Just click here to learn more!

What are some things you have done to stretch yourself? Something that takes you or has taken you outside of your comfort zone?