Life Coaching Blog

Apr 14, New Health Coaching Programme Launches

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:44:52 GMT

Apple Tree Wellbeing and Vital Spark Life Coaching have developed a NEW Healthy Life coaching programme specifically for small groups.

This programme will equip you with professional coaching tools and exercise strategies to enable you to make positive lifestyle changes to build a healthy lifestyle. Achieve and maintain weight loss, take control in your relationship with food and gain the freedom to enjoy the life you desire and deserve.

Apple Tree Wellbeing and Vital Spark Life Coaching are experts in their relevant fields and recognise that we are all unique and therefore face different challenges during our journey to achieve our healthy life goals. Therefore, this programme is specifically designed to create a unique Healthy Life Coaching experience for each and every member. We promise complete confidentiality in a friendly non-judgemental environment.

You will learn:

- to set realistic, achievable healthy life goals
- how negative health habits are formed and how to transform them into new empowering ones
- strategies to overcome blocks to your progress and keep motivated on your journey
- to understand and take control of your relationship with food
- how to exercise properly, at your pace, to achieve your personal fitness goals
- to take control of your life and enjoy every day now and in the future

Just what you are looking for?

The sessions will be running at Apple Tree Wellbeing personal training and fitness suite, 2 The Cart Barns, Thorley Hall Farm, Bishops Stortford, CM23 4BE on Tuesdays, 11am-12noon or 8.00pm – 9.00pm. Members can block book 4 weeks in advance for £40 or pay on the door at £15 per session. This programme covers many aspects of Healthy Life Coaching and therefore is delivered in a 4-week rolling format with different topics/tools covered every week. Come and enjoy one of two FREE taster sessions on Tuesday 8th May 11am-12noon and 8.00pm-9.00pm. Places are limited so book NOW to avoid disappointment. Please contact me on helen@vital-spark-life-coaching to register a space stating which session you will be attending.

Apr 7, Vision Board Workshop

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:35:18 GMT

Vision Board Workshop enable individuals to identify goals they would like to achieve in life, through a subtle and creative method

Mar 4, Executive Coaching Programme

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:56:52 GMT

Executive Coaching programme to support individuals achieve peak personal performance

Mar 4, 'Ultimate Health' Programme starts on 18th April at 1.30pm

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:20:44 GMT

After an extremely successful taster session on 22nd February I am pleased to announce that an intensive 8-week 'Ultimate Health' programme will start on 18th April.

The sessions will be held at the eKuiLibriuM studio www.ekuilibrium.com from 1.30pm to 3.00pm on the following dates: 18th April, 25th April, 2nd May, 9th May, 16th May, 23rd May, 30th May and 13th June. All those signing up can access the one-off Ambassador price of £120 per person.

We are holding another taster session for those who missed the first one on Wednesday, 21st March. To book your place contact info@ekuilibrium, but be quick!

Jan 26, Launching the 'Ultimate Health' Programme

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:47:26 GMT

I am excited to announce that in a collaboration between my Smarter-Weigh programme and eKuiLibrium personal training we are launching the Ultimate Health Programme. By focusing of specialist skills and strategies for mind and body this Ultimate Health programme is a unique course for anyone wanting to achieve their health goals in 2012.

A complementary taster session is being held on 22nd February at the eKuiLibriuM studio at 1.30pm.

The attached Launch Release gives full details. Places are limited so to book please contact info@ekuilibrium.com as soon as possible.

Jan 22, Losing momentum on your weightloss journey?

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:20:08 GMT

It's nearly the end of January. How is your motivation to achieve your weightloss goal now? Chances are it is increasingly challenging. Here are a few tips to renew your motivation to keep going.

Make changes at a realsitic pace. Did you go mad at the beginning of January and are now finding it hard to keep it going? Making too many changes all at once may be difficult for you to sustain for any length of time. It is much more effective to concentrate on a few small changes to begin with, focus on ensuring they become a new habit and then build on them further.

Statistics show that weightloss goals have a higher success rate when you have support along the way. Find a coach or group of like-minded people who are also working on a weightloss goal and share the journey together

Keep a little book with you and write down absolutely everything you eat and drink each day - and I mean EVERYTHING. Your memory can be quite selective when you recall what you have eaten and whether you have stuck to commitments to eat more healthily.

Forget your end weight loss goal and focus instead on one small thing you can do on a daily basis. Break the goal into weekly steps, for example even 1lb a week, which seems much more achievable and will increase your motivation.

Make exercise fun. Yes, exercise and fun can be said in the same sentence. The key to ensuring that you stick to an exercise plan is to choose activities that you enjoy. What activities could you do that would inspire you to get going? Dancing, cycling, sailing, jogging, swimming, walking, belly-dancing, tai chi, ice-skating......or all of them?

It is very important to reward your efforts every step of the way with treats (other than food). Please don't underestimate the achievements you are making as you change your eating habits. You really are doing great!

Jan 21, Vital Spark's Facebook Page Launched

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:27:02 GMT
So excited to launch the Vital Spark Life Coaching Facebook page. Please pop over to it and like it to engage in the building community of proactive people working towards their goals.

Jan 11, Why coaching is so successful for sustained weightloss

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:17:17 GMT
Discover why coaching is so effective in enabling people to achieve sustained weight loss.

Jan 11, Coaching Articles

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:12:56 GMT
Coaching Articles - Fantastic coaching articles to read and download

Jan 10, Coaches in Business

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:55:41 GMT
Coaches in Business has created a fantastic, budget programme for newly qualified coaches

Jan 2, Free Newsletter

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:57:46 GMT
Free monthly newsletter - Vital Sparks for Progress - is full of coaching tips and news.

Jan 2, Why Coaching Works

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:57:10 GMT
Why Coaching Works - FREE fantastic, indepth reports to download worth over £800

Dec 28, Weight loss Coaching Smarter-Weigh Groups

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:32:00 GMT
weight loss coaching programmes delivered by teleconference

Dec 12, Great Feedback from my last Year 12 Vision Board Workshop

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:41:44 GMT
"I really enjoyed the session as I am a great user of The Secret and really try to use it everyday. I love having all these pictures of what I want from life and it makes me happy and excited to look at them"
"I thought the session was very useful as I have realised some things quite attract me that I thought I would dislike. I liked this session!"
"Thank you very much. I found the pictures very inspiring and now have an idea on what I would like to fulfill in my life. I had a great time"
"It was very helpful and eye-opening. I will use my vision board constantly"

Dec 7, Date for next Smarter-Weigh course announced

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:09:31 GMT
12 Week Online Smarter-Weigh Foundation Programme starts Tuesday 17th January 7.00pm-8.00pm You will learn to: Introduce recognised goal setting techniques into your weightloss journey.
Recognise clearly the triggers that cause you to succumb to emotional eating.
Raise your awareness to the full range of challenges that can sabotage your efforts to achieve permanent weight loss.
Understand how habits are formed and the strategies to transform them into new, empowering ones.
Break down the blocks that consistently stop you achieving success.
Adapt professional coaching techniques to support your efforts on a daily basis.
Free yourself of the daily burden of thinking about food.
Enjoy food without feeling guilty.
£90 including all materials and email support. Contact me on helen@vital-spark-life-coaching.com to book your place.

Dec 5, Party Season Strategies

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:43:25 GMT
The festive season is upon us and I have compiled a 'tip' sheet to download to help you minimise the effects on your health with all the challenges this time of year presents.

Dec 5, Winter Wellbeing Evening

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:38:06 GMT
Thank you to everyone who attended our Winter Wellbeing evening and took time out to focus on their wellbeing with all the great professionals in attendance.

Oct 29, Winter Wellbeing Evening

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:37:32 GMT
Delighted to announce our Winter Wellbeing Evening Tuesday, 29th November 7.30pm – 10.00pm in The Drawing Room Manor of Groves Hotel, High Wych
Tickets £10
- Learn how to increase your energy levels and beat the winter blues by Alix Brewer, Nutritional Therapist
- Confidence and self-care strategies to avoid that frazzled feeling by Helen Jones, Life Coach
Contact me to book tickets M: 07837 048 288
E: helen@vital-spark-life-coaching.com The other professionals attending so far are:
Anita Gray, Colour & Style
Sian Page, Beauty By Balance
Ann Cheer, Reflexology
Susie Smith, Reiki
Meg Martin, The Eating More Raw Food Company
Jeanette Humphrey, Hynotherapy 4-u
Gaynor Armitage, Purple Cobweb Jewellery
Jane Reeves, Neal's Yard
Pam Charman, FM Perfume, Forever Living
Both Ann and Susie will be offering 'taster' sessions in their specialities for £6 which need to be booked in advance through me. Please let me know if you would like to book a session as they are very limited.
I am talking to more wellbeing professionals so this event should have lots for everyone.
Tickets need to be purchased in advance, so please contact me as soon as possible.

Sep 7, Vital Sparks for Progress September 2011

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:45:37 GMT
Just published my September Newsletter - take a look.

Jun 29, Client Testimonial

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:21:27 GMT
Just received another client testimonial - "Helen was a great support to me in coping with the stress of getting my business set up and helped me find ways to focus on the positives in my life and build up my confidence to the point where I feel like a different person. She was able to break down difficult issues in family life into smaller problems and suggest strategies to deal with them on a day to day basis which have been incredibly helpful. Just what I needed!" L. Chelmsford.

Jun 7, Vital Sparks for Progress

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:12:18 GMT
Read my latest Newsletter and find out how coaching can support you achieving your personal goals.

May 4, Online Coaching Resource for Children

Wed, 04 May 2011 10:27:08 GMT
Vital Spark Life Coaching has entered the Barclays Take One Small Step competition. Please either 'like' our application or leave a comment for support and hopefully we will get through to the next round. https://www.takeonesmallstep.co.uk/Entry/Detail/2570 Thank you

Mar 20, Vital Sparks For Progress March 2011

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:43:38 GMT
Read my latest Newsletter to access my March Madness special coaching offer.

Mar 2, Client Testimonial

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:13:32 GMT
Just received a lovely email from a client I coached at the end of last year. "I am into my third month now of continuous freedom from disordered eating despite having been in many challenging situations at home. I am absolutely thrilled as you can imagine after 30 years of trying everything the answer was so simple, although it does require continued vigilance over my thinking patterns."

Jan 5, Just received another lovely testimonial from a client.

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:11:11 GMT
"Helen is an inspirational coach. She is so patient and skilled that she persevered with a hopeless case like me and succeeded in helping me change my 40 year old unhealthy relationship with food . Thank you, Helen, food is no longer the enemy."

Dec 16, Vital Sparks for Progress December 2010

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:51:19 GMT
As 2010 draws to a close and we look forward to 2011, read how coaching can make the New Year your best year yet.

Nov 14, Vote for our new business idea - Online Coaching Game for Teenagers

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:32:40 GMT
Vital Spark Life Coaching has entered a Entrepreneur competition promoting an online coaching game for teenagers, which we have designed. We believe this would massively support teenagers with the challenges they face as they grow up allowing them to experiment with life choices in a safe virtual world. Voting closes on 17 November 2010. Please add your vote so we can progress to the final. Many, many thanks

Nov 11, Vital Spark Project through to video round of business competition

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:54:00 GMT
Vital Spark Life Coaching entered a local 'dragons den' competition called Harlow Launchpad www.launchpad-harlow.com. Our video presentation is now live!!! The entry with the most votes each week will go through to the final and we would be very grateful if you would vote for us. We believe the online resource we have designed would massively support teenagers with the challenges they face as they grow up allowing them to experiment with life choices in a safe virtual world. Thank you very much for your support and please, please vote!!

Nov 11, Great new testimonial just received

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:34:42 GMT
'It is with absolute pleasure that I recommend Helen Jones and her work as a coach. I am a very busy mum with two teenage children as well as working full time in our family insurance business, but something was missing... time for me .....but I just couldn't see how I was going to fit it all in. In just three short weeks, I have achieved small steps towards the personal goals that I have set with Helen's help and guidance. I'm already feeling the benefits of 'a little bit of me time' and I'm looking forward to achieving even more with Helen in the forthcoming sessions. One of the best things I have done this year is to pick up the phone and speak with the inspiring Helen Jones.' Sarah Smits, November 2, 2010

Sep 16, Vital Sparks for Progress September 2010

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:26:18 GMT
Read the latest news in September's Vital Sparks for Progress newsletter

Jul 23, Meaningful Change Weightloss Programme Newsletter July 2010

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:22:42 GMT
The Meaningful Change Weightloss Programme newsletter for July has just been published. Read it now for more inspiring tips to boost motivtion to achieve your weightloss goal.

Jun 6, Vital Sparks for Progress June 2010

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:59:43 GMT
Read the latest edition of Vital Sparks for Progress uploaded now.

Mar 30, Latest Student Feedback from Future Vision Workshop

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:56:47 GMT
"It was awesome. It was so interesting how people interpreted different words differently. Thanks."
"I found it really interesting and it made me think about the future. It was a really good experience and I had a great time".
"I thought this session was very productive and useful. It helped me to see things more clearly".
"It's great to have your aims in pictures which helps to know why you're working".

Mar 21, Vital Sparks for Progress - March 2010 edition

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:50:29 GMT
Read the exciting coaching news and developments that have been going on recently in Vital Sparks Life Coaching.

Jan 25, 5 Fantastic Top Coaching Tips for Achieving Weight Loss

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:09:22 GMT
Read 5 fantastic top coaching tips for achieving lasting sustained weight loss.

Jan 5, Meaningful Change Weightloss Founder Coaches appear at The Diet & Fitness Show, Olympia, London

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:41:37 GMT
For the first time, the Meaningful Change Weightloss Founder Coaches will be exhibiting and presenting at The Diet & Fitness Show at Olympia, London on 23/24th January 2010. Come and meet them on Stand 107 to discover how dealing with the core issues around bad eating habits can ensure lasting, sustained weightloss.

Nov 26, Fantastic Book for Christmas Stocking Filler

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:34:11 GMT
The famous book The Secret has been rewritten and updated in a new format The Secret to Teen Power. It is all the same concepts introducing the Law of Attraction but in relevant text so that teenagers can relate and understand it. Give your children the gift of The Secret to Teen Power this Christmas and help them unleash their magnificant potential.

Nov 21, Vision Board Childrens Testimonials

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:23:30 GMT
Vision Board Childrens Testimonials - read the amazing experiences children have had creating their own Vision Board

Nov 15, Vision Board Parent andTutor Testimonials

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:36:23 GMT
Vision Board Parent and Tutor Testimonials - read what parents and tutors thought after children had created their vision boards

Nov 15, Meaningful Change Weightloss Founder Coaches to appear at Olympia, London

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:49:06 GMT
I am excited to announce that for the first time ever, the Meaningful Change Weightloss Founder Coaches will be appearing at Olympia, London. You will be able to meet them in person on Stand 107 at The Diet Show on 23 & 24th January 2010. It is the first time true individual coaching and weight loss have come together in a united format to form a deeply effective programme to ensure lasting weight loss goals are achieved.

Oct 8, Great Video explaining Life Coaching Explained Part 1

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:39:06 GMT
Gain a greater understanding of what life coaching involves and the massive benefits to be gained.

Oct 8, Life Coaching explained Part 2

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:39:06 GMT
Gerard O'Donovan concludes his fascinating interview on the skills possessed by highly professional life coaches.

Sep 30, winner

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:50:50 GMT
Are you a winner or a loser? Find out

Sep 30, Achieve Success in Your Life

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:45:22 GMT
8 Secrets for Achieving a Successful Positive Attitude & Success in Your Life

Sep 30, Self Care - Put Yourself Top Of The List

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:39:59 GMT
Self care - Who else is going to put you as No. 1 priority?

Sep 30, Power of Choice

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:05:21 GMT
How coaching can enable individuals to make powerful choices to transform their lives

Sep 30, New Year Resolutions - 6 Steps to Achieve Them

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:59:21 GMT
Follow this 6-step guide to ensure you achieve the New Year resolutions you desire.

Sep 30, Meaningful Change Weightloss Programme Testimonials

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:58:21 GMT
Meaningful Change Weightloss Programme Testimonials - read the fantastic experiences clients have gained from this remarkable programme

Sep 30, Life Coaching A-Z, the book every coach uses as their bible

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:52:06 GMT
Order Life Coaching A-Z, the book every coach uses as their bible

Sep 25, Law of Attraction - How to make it work for you

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:49:19 GMT
Law of Attraction - How to make it work for you