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We live in the information era. That's obvious. But what do we do when so much of the information being sold to us is half truths and manipulated statistics, or flat out lies designed to lure you in to buy a product that you never even needed in the first place?

We rely of those we trust to help us weed through all the "fluff" and find the facts. Do you trust a salesperson who's on commission to sell you the product that you really need and to not be swayed by the influence of a bigger pay-check if he upgrades you to something you don't need?

What about your doctor? Do you trust him? Did you know he too may be a commission salesperson? Drug companies find ways to make it worth the doctors while to promote their product over another. Of course, that being said, there are a lot of great doctors out there who would only recommend something that you truly need. Just as there are many honest sales people in all industries. We have brought in two recognized experts in their field to shine some light on a subject that you may find extremely interesting.

Dr. Brian Bittle, DC - A family Chiropractor here in Kelowna, who has had "impossible" results with clients by allowing the healing power that the body already possesses to work to its full potential.

Lisa Kilgour, RHN - A Registered Holistic Nutritionist, based out of Peachland, with clinics in both Penticton and Kelowna. Lisa's outlook on the food we eat is certainly something more people need to share. Our bodies where designed to heal themselves, and our digestive system was designed to assimilate all of the necessary vitamins and minerals from our food. We fill our grocery baskets with many packaged foods, which we can't even pronounce the 3rd ingredient. Items with expiry dates for when the food turns to poison, not to when it starts to decay and rot like "real" food should. If the earth is in no rush to have it back, we should be in no rush to eat it. Food is the giver to our bodies. It gives us the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that our bodies need to operate as close to 100% as possible. Over the past several years however our "food" has become one of convenience, not of nutrition. There are ways to make great food with great healing abilities part of your everyday lifestyle. Lisa will not only be educating us on some easy day to day choice we can make, she'll also be providing us snacks and a lunch throughout the workshop to allow us to sample some of the great food the earth makes.

Financial Independence: Steve Klassen & Neil Peterson

"Help enough people get what they want, you will inevitable get what you want." - Zig Ziglar

In a time when people fear the end of the stock market; in a time when the largest generation of working class (baby boomers) are about to retire, in a time when there has never been so many people on this earth... people ask themselves if now is the best time to invest.

Irrelevant to your thoughts on the above statement, you're playing the money game whether you like it or not. Do you know all the rules? Are you taking advantage of all the tax saving strategies that are out there? Do you have an exit strategy for your RSP's so you don't have to pay income tax on your withdraws?

Steve Klassen and Neil Peterson have been studying the money game and learning how to get onto the inside track. There is no get rich quick strategy that they've found, but they have found many ways to save taxes and improve your return on investments. They will be sharing with us a few ways they serve their clients. Their philosophy of business is one to be complimented on. If you educate your clients to understand the money game and what needs to be done to win, they are more likely to ask the right questions when a "great deal" comes along.

Effective Communication: Rae Stonehouse & Martina Zamecnik

"Your quality of life is determined by your quality of communication." Tony Robbins

Surrounded with technology and more ways than ever before to communicate, have we as communicators improved ourselves? Do we explain ourselves in such a way the people know exactly what we meant the first time? Do we keep in contact with those who are important, or do we just watch their status change on Facebook and we think we're really staying in touch? From the words we say, to how we say them, so much is being lost. But what do we do, and where do we start?

Rae Stonehouse -A recognized leader in the public speaking organization,Toastmasters International. He progressed from a club officer, to Area Governor, Division Governor, Lieutenant Governor of Education & Training, to the top position of District 21 Toastmasters District Governor (07-08). He has organized and chaired hundreds of meetings of various sizes.

Rae has adapted and embodies a mantra popularized by the likes of Brian Tracy & Anthony Robbins, that of CANEI (Continuous and Never Ending Improvement). He has incorporated that philosophy into his every day living and is quite willing to bring others along with him. Through his Toastmasters leadership journey Rae has taken a lead role in the development and delivery of six district conferences with 200 to 400 in attendance.

Martina Zamecnik - A perfect example of living a life a gratitude. Martina teaches people of the importance of telling those you care about how you feel, staying connected with long distance friends and the power of sending a simple thank you card to tell someone you appreciate them. A tangible card in the mail, what a concept...

Buried underneath all those flyers and bills may lie a card telling you that you're appreciated and that you mean the world to someone. It's not difficult, it's not expensive and it doesn't even take much time. Tell someone you look up to that you appreciate them. Remind one of your old friends of one of your favourite memories together. Connect with people and stay connected.

Happiness: Kenna Bridge

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success" Albert Schweitzer

We all find happiness in different ways. Some like the solitude, some like the chaos. As we grow, our source of happiness grows too, like a blooming flower. As you share your happiness with those around you, they can't help but give it back and pay it forward. Next to yawning, smiling has to be right up there on the contagious chart.

Kenna Bridge - "For most souls our vision of paradise is linked to nature. We are hardwired to the earth. It nurtures and delights us." -Kenna Bridge

Kenna is a student of her garden and an artist of happiness. Truly a heart warming individual and an absolute delight to listen to, Kenna will be inviting us to dig into our rich inner landscape, cultivate delight in the moment and honour our creative urges.

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