A few months ago, while working on a completely different project, Angela and I started discussing how important Well-Being is to us. It is one of the cornerstones of my coaching…I truly believe that our well-being cannot be shaken or effected by outside circumstances. Sometimes it is difficult to remember that when the world is swirling around us but our Well-Being can absolutely take care of us, if we will just let it.

For the past 10 years, Angela has been working with her non-profit, PAVE, and has so made so many incredible revelations about how our lives can change in an instant but at the same time we are not defined by our pasts. She amazes me every time we get together! Here is someone who could definitely be angry and bitter about what has happened to her in the past but she is one of the most vibrant and inspiring people that I have ever met. She is a true testament to the human ability to choose our outlook, moment by moment.

So, what is the Well-Being Expo? As we realized how important Well-Being is to every person, we knew that is was time for a day when people can come learn more about the tools to increase their own Well-Being. Because we have studied empowerment, coaching, happiness, success, growth and Well-Being for so many years, as well as connected with some amazing people around the world, we knew that we had the resources to bring this information to people across the country. We’re starting our Well-Being Expo in Chicago because, for both of us, it has been our home for a large part of our lives. But we already have plans in place to take it to Washington DC, New York and L.A. in 2010.

I hope to see you in Chicago on January 30 at the Catalyst Ranch for the Inaugural Well-Being Expo. We’ll be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of PAVE by donating a portion of the proceeds to the incredible work that they do. It will be an amazing day and I am excited for it to be the kick-off of a fantastic year!

Live the life you love every day!

Bevin