Laurie Erdman – Your Get More Energy Coaching Expert

How long have you been doing what you do and how did you get to be the Get More Energy expert?

To answer this question, it’s probably best that I share with you a defining moment (or two) in my life and the resulting “compelling story” that brought me to where I am today, coaching people like you on exactly what to do to get more energy consistently.

The first defining moment was when I cried myself to sleep one night in early 2009.  I was a corporate vice president and lawyer, working 60+ hours a week, chasing deadlines and deals. I was fueling my life from the vending machine and was on a first name basis with the barista. I didn’t know what else to do other than be a lawyer. And I was too scared to quit my job and “find” myself. There were bills to pay. I was unhappy, unfulfilled, but resigned myself to a “someday I’ll feel fulfilled” life.

The second moment occurred later that year . . . Merry Christmas, you have multiple sclerosis.

At the very moment, 2 days before Christmas, I knew everything in my life had to change. I made a commitment to immerse myself in absolutely everything that had to do with getting more energy, health and vibrancy. I read every book on nutrition, self-actualization and stress management I could get my hands on. I took every course that was available. I essentially decided to become a mini-expert on how to get more energy, more happiness and live a fulfilled life. And not just reading the books, but making it happen.

During this process, I had an epiphany! I had compiled so much scientific and practical information that I had to share it with other sugar addicted, stressed out, unfulfilled, women with dis-ease.

Since that epiphany, I have made a commitment to dedicate the rest of my life to helping working women avoid the “wake up call,” enjoy life NOW and escape the prison of stress, sugar blues and dis-ease, so they can step into their confident, healthy, peaceful selves through workshops, online programs, private coaching and VIP strategy and implementation days.

Since then, I’ve worked with many private clients, spoken in front of countless groups, and have created The From Fatigued To Fabulous System™; a series of 6 important energy-building steps every woman needs to apply to get more get more energy, more time and be more fulfilled.

But I didn’t stop there. I also have a dream of affecting the lives of millions. Since I am just one person, I also leverage my schooling in economics and my 12 years of business experience by coaching other holistic practitioners in The From Fatigued To Fabulous Business System™; a 6-step system I teach my private coaching clients and will be teaching in fall 2012 to a group ofheart-based entrepreneurs. If you are interested in the From Fatigued To Fabulous Business System™; visit Energize Your Business and sign up for your free Breakthrough Session.

Who do you work with?

I work with people just like you who are juggling the demands of a busy career or business who are really good at what they do; however, have never been taught how to take care of themselves (or they’ve convinced themselves they don’t have the time). That said, the professions I’ve worked with include:

√	Government employees	√	Attorneys	√	Accountants
√	Analysts	√	Holistic Health Counselors and Coaches	√	Consultants
√	Managers	√	Virtual Assistants	√	Retirees
√	Corporate executives	√	Life/Personal Coaches	√	Solo entrepreneurs

How are you different from other “health coaches?”

Although we will work on what to eat and other “health coach-y” things, you have me as the Get More Energy expert and coach. I ONLY work with people who want more energy because they have things they want to accomplish in their life and their body is holding them back. In other words, I don’t coach people who simply want to lose weight to fit into their wedding dress. I refer those people to other coaches.  What that means to you is that I am very focused on anything and everything that works for the busy career gal, and that goes way beyond food. Because my focus is narrow, what you get with me is no-nonsense, undiluted expertise on what works for busy working women (heck, I’m one of them). I’ve simply become an expert at this stuff and that’s why my clients, groups and customers get great results (and I throw in a healthy dose of compassion, humor and encouragement, which ALWAYS helps!). And yes, you will still lose the weight if you need to – it’s just not our primary focus.

How are you different from other “life coaches?”

While I recognize we are all different, I have discovered that we all create energy in the same way.  I help you implement the Three Pillars of Energy Creation™: fuel your body, fuel your mind and fuel your purpose. We work on all three pillars in my private coaching programs. This holistic approach to energy creation: from food to life purpose reaches beyond typical life coaching and addresses your needs from the cellular level to your higher self. I don’t know of anyone who is taking this comprehensive approach to energy creation.

What type of personality do you work best with and what is expected of me?

The From Fatigued to Fabulous products and programs were created for people who are absolutely committed and serious about getting more energy and ending the “2 p.m. flat forehead syndrome,” meaning, not falling asleep at your desk in the middle of the afternoon. They were created for you to put systems in place within a few months (sometimes weeks!), which will eventually lead you to getting all the energy you need through out the day.

Being a high achieving, recovering Type-A, go-getter myself, I’m known to work best with other high achieving go-getters who are super-ready to get going and just want to know exactly what steps to take to get more energy and get more LIFE.

Consider what you’ll do with me to be an action-oriented course. You will be expected to take serious and consistent action. No more excuses, just a very different way of thinking with full support while you achieve this incredibly exciting goal: more energy, consistently so you can get more out of life than daily tasks and commutes.

For what type of person is this program NOT going to work?

Please know I’m very selective in who I work with and I cherry-pick my clients, choosing to (gently) turn away people who aren’t suited for my programs and won’t get the results for which they would have signed up for. (It wouldn’t be fair to them.)

The From Fatigued To Fabulous programs are NOT for those who are severely progressed with a condition and believe they have tried everything. I’m not a doctor, nor a healer. It’s been my experience that people in illness crisis and desperation who believe they have tried everything, do not always trust the recommendations I give them and do not do the work (probably because they spend so much time worrying about whether it will work since “nothing” has before).

If you fall within this category, it’s absolutely OK. I’ve been there. Do yourself (3) favors:

1. Find yourself a functional medicine doctor.  Progressed dis-ease and severe chronic illness are complicated. But many are reversible with time and patience.
2. Sign up for the free 3 Superhero Tips For Doubling Your Energy in Less Than 30 Days via email (Click here to subscribe.) The free information will get you started towards your goals until you’re ready to work with me one-on-one.
3. Make a point to listen to the free teleclass seminars the second Tuesday of every month. These seminars will give you a LOT of things to think about. You can sign up here.

Doing these three things will really help you get primed for our work together. When you’re ready, call me and we’ll get you started. (I’m in no rush and will be here when you need me.)

I have a chronic illness that leaves me fatigued. What conditions have you worked with successfully?

While not all fatigue is caused by a chronic illness, it is not uncommon for my clients to have been diagnosed with a chronic condition. I want to be honest, if your condition is progressed or been around for years, it can take 6 to 18 months to begin to turn fatigued into fabulous. That being said, if you follow my recommendations, you can see great improvements in your energy levels, often within weeks.

In addition to the gal who is chronically stressed, over-committed and ignoring her self-care, here are just some of the conditions I have worked with:

√	Multiple Sclerosis	√	Food Allergies	√	Diabetes (I & II)
√	Rheumatoid Arthritis	√	High cholesterol	√	High Blood Pressure
√	Celiac Disease	√	Hypothyroidism	√	Hashimoto
√	Irritable Bowel Syndrome	√	Adrenal Fatigue	√	GERD

What exactly is The From Fatigued To Fabulous System™ and what does it include?

The From Fatigued to Fabulous System™ is how we implement the Three Pillar of Energy Creation™ in your life. Creating consistent energy throughout your day begins with understanding what you want to do with more energy, what drains your energy and what has been holding you back from doing something about it before now. Then, it means taking serious action on it. Here’s what the System gets you to do:

1. Make creating more energy a priority. We examine when in the day (and how) you are making time for energy creating activities, make room in your schedule, prioritize your daily task, put a pause on non-essential “leaks” in your energy creating bucket, so you can fully invest yourself in creating the energized life you desire. Essentially, we clear the decks for what’s most important to you.
2. Upgrade your inputs. We will examine your current diet, beliefs and activities. What are you eating, what do you believe your role is in relation to others, and how you are moving your body throughout the day. We will create a plan to help you upgrade your inputs for maximum energy creation. We will also spend time figuring out how you can restructure your day, bit-by-bit, to find more time for energy creating activities.
3. Eliminate the fatigue creators. Together, we will find out exactly what foods, thoughts and activities are draining your energy. We then create a plan and strategy to either eliminate those energy drags or create boundaries around them so your energetic self can emerge.
4. Shift your paradigm. In this section, we will dive deep into the mindset necessary to have more energy, get more done, and put your self-care first. An energized mindset is critical to taking consistent action and seeing results.
5. Align to your purpose. We examine whether you are doing your life’s work.  Whether as your career, within your family, as a volunteer or as a hobby.  We unearth what your purpose is and create a plan to pursue it so you can spend your time doing that thing (even if it’s just a hobby) and create more energy, instead of draining you of your life force.
6. Create a more energy self-care plan. We now have a clear picture of what gives you energy and what takes it away.  Now we take stock of everything (from diet to career, from exercise to relationships) and create a self-care plan that non-selfishly puts you first. I call it your Radical Self-Care Plan™. This allows you to easily create more time for you so you are more relaxed and focused. This is the secret sauce to sustainable energy.

There is never a time you will stop working on creating energy completely–unless you want to fall back into fatigue. The good news is we will implement systems in your life to make sure it’s never time-consuming or full of effort. The systems we put in place will almost run by themselves and soon, you will literally be bouncing out of bed ready to start the day. Congratulations!!! Your From Fatigued to Fabulous System™ is fully in place and you’ll never have to worry about fatigue and exhaustion again.

These are the steps of The From Fatigued to Fabulous System™ that I’ve created after working with dozens and dozens of people to help them create more energy.  In addition to these 6 categories, you will learn hundreds of tips and tricks to organize your day more efficiently, to work smarter not harder, to eliminate the fears and self-sabotage holding you back, and set up systems for creating more energy in your life.

Does this really work?

Yes! The result of our work is an approach to life that focuses on you being and living your best life regardless of circumstances (see Client Praise).

What results can I expect?

You can expect to:

• Hone in on the foods, thoughts and activities that will create more energy
• Create a doable plan for self-care, food preparation and assembly, family time and everything else you want to and need to do to have more energy and happiness
• Have created more energy (double to triple) and shed a few pounds within the first month
• Prepare meals that delight your taste buds as well give you energy
• Create habits that will ease stress, create mental focus and nourish your mind
• Learn how to align yourself with your purpose (hobby, career, or otherwise) so you are happy to get out bed on Monday morning
• Reach your ideal weight
• Enjoy life more fully

You talk about aligning with your purpose. What if I’m not interested in quitting my job, will this still work?

I have never counseled anyone to leave their job. For most people, aligning with your purpose has very little to do with your job. More often, aligning with your purpose is as simple as committing to that hobby you have always dreamed of. Prior to being diagnosed with MS, the only thing that gave me energy was the fact that I was living my dream of making beautiful handmade pottery. It drove my energy, when my career did not.

If you are dissatisfied with your job, I will help you examine those secret dreams you may have of leaving your job, to determine where you can find more energy from within your soul. Often, we just need to make some minor tweaks to our mindset to unleash more energy from your job and life.

After years of research, I have come to believe that living in alignment with our purpose, whether it being a part-time artist, raising children, leading a movement, or traveling the world is a major source of energy. I would be remiss in leaving this important component out of my coaching programs.

How quickly can I expect results?

This depends on how long you’ve been living with fatigue and how much you put into the assignments I give you. That said, virtually all clients see results within the first couple of months in the form of more energy, better sleep and clearer thinking.

How can I guarantee myself that I will get more energy?

Do all of your assignments consistently. Be totally focused on creating more energy and vitality. Understand that it’s not a “quick fix,” it’s not magic and it can take up to a year if you are suffering from a serious health condition. All my clients who have diligently applied every step of The From Fatigued to Fabulous System™ have successfully doubled their energy, gotten their life back AND are aligning with their purpose.

How do I know working with you will be worth it?

Working with me will save you money, and even make you money in the long run.  I know it sounds funny to say that having more energy can bring you money, but many clients find that more energy leads to getting more done, and with a smile on your face. Employers and clients take notice and respond with promotions, flexibility or more engagements. Many clients also find that The From Fatigued to Fabulous System™ results in fewer medical expenses, fewer medications, and other cost savings (i.e., stop wasting money on those energy drinks and other forms of energy boosters that only leave you crashing).

Most likely, you will save 5 to 10 times what you invested in this program in the next 3 to 5 years. The information and skills you learn with The From Fatigued to Fabulous System™ will net you 10 to 20 times what you invest in your lifetime…something to think about. And of course, a price can’t really be put on getting your life back.

Laurie, based on everything I’ve read and heard about you, I know you’re the one I want to learn from. What are my options for getting started with you?

Congratulations on making a decision for success! I’m happy to work with you to achieve your health goals…

To ensure the fastest, long-term results, I offer private coaching programs in 4-month and 6-month options, as well as a few short-term targeted group programs.

To get started with creating more energy, having more time to yourself and more confidence and peace, here are the different programs and products I’ve created for you:

1. I highly recommend you start with the Get Up & Go, Eat For More Energy Self-Study Jumpstart™. It contains ALL the foundational tools you need to help you make more energy a priority, upgrade your fuel and detox from fatigue creating foods. This is a Must-Have and will show you step-by-step exactly what to start doing—and stop doing—in your diet, in order to have more energy, consistently, throughout the today.  www.chronicwellnesscoaching.com This online, video-based group program will be available with 1 monthly Q&A support call and online accountability group beginning early June 2012.
2. With your purchase of the Get Up & Go, Eat For More Energy Self-Study Jumpstart™, you have the option to enroll in the Super Sugar Shakedown: 10 Days to Supercharged Freedom Detox™. This is a perfect next step in your from fatigued to fabulous journey. You will learn how sugar is affecting your mood, your attitude and your energy. We will also walk through a day-by-day plan so you can exit the sugar roller coaster. You will receive 2 live coaching calls, 2 expert interviews, daily support emails and an online support and accountability community. http://www.chronicwellnesscoaching.com
3. Once you’ve worked through the basics of the Get Up & Go, Eat For More Energy Self-Study Jumpstart™ and are experiencing Supercharged Freedom, you will want to get even better results and leapfrog your energy to the next level by working with me in private coaching. You have four options:
1. The Transformation. We meet 4 times a month for 6 months. You will receive the coaching, resources tools, customized support and accountability you need to transform your life completely. The Transformation also includes a bonus kit with my favorite energy boosting tools, such as a juicer and a high-speed blender, cookbooks and recipe books to accelerate your transformation. This is all in addition to my carefully crafted recipes, menu plans and step-by-step support through the From Fatigued to Fabulous system.
2. The Makeover. We meet 3 times a month for 6 months.  You will receive the coaching, resources tools, customized support and accountability you need to transform your life completely. You also receive carefully crafted delicious recipes, menu plans and step-by-step support through the From Fatigued to Fabulous system.
3. The Basic. We meet 2 times a month for 4 months. You will learn how to prioritize your health and focus in on what your body needs to give you the energy you want. You will receive recipes and tips and tricks for creating a vibrant, energized life.
4. High-achieving go-getters who want to move extraordinarily fast in transforming their lives from fatigued to fabulous can also contact me for a From Fatigued To Fabulous VIP Private Consulting Day, just you with me. We’ll spend a whole day (via phone) implementing and strategizing ways to structure your life and home to create more energy, peace and prioritized self-care. In essence, I do a lot of the work for you. I also life the veil and let you see EXACTLY how I structure my own life so you can model my systems and do the same thing yourself. To learn more, email info@chronicwellnesscoach.com

This sounds great. But I need intense support and guidance NOW. Can I jump straight to private coaching?

Absolutely. I love working with women who know what they want and are ready to commit all in.  That’s why I gift all my private clients with the Get Up & Go, Eat For More Energy Self-Study Jumpstart™ and Super Sugar Shakedown: 10 Days to Supercharged Freedom Detox™. If you’re ready, let’s get started.

OK, I know which program I want. How do we get started?

Great! Did you know that one of the most prominent characteristics of successful people is that they take action? They take educated risks, are decisive, take action, and they move forward towards success faster as a direct result of this. It’s a well-known fact these people make decisions based on their gut instinct. So, that being said, since this feels right for you, then go for it.

Here’s what you do: book your From Fatigued to Fabulous Breakthrough Session and we’ll chat, make sure I am the right coach for you, make sure you are the right client for me, home in on your most critical next steps and I can answer any questions you have. I can’t wait to meet you on the phone to get you started on your path to more energy, more confidence and more time to enjoy your life! Book your session now.

If I’m not sure I’m ready to get started, how can I sample your work at low cost to see if it’s the right solutions for me?

A way to sample The From Fatigued to Fabulous System™ is by subscribing to the weekly email newsletter. “The Chronic Wellness Superhero News” email newsletter provides you with proven tips, the latest tools and powerful techniques from my Get More Energy Coaching Programs. It is a must for anyone who wants to create more energy on a consistent basis. Subscribe here.

OK, I’m ready to do this for myself, but I have a couple of additional questions. Can I call you?

Good, sounds like you’re ready to be pulled into your energized future! Yes, if you have a couple of questions, just book your From Fatigued to Fabulous Breakthrough Session and I’ll be happy to walk you through the different options to see which one will be the very best for you. Book your session now. When you sign up for your desired private coaching program, your Breakthrough Session fee will be refunded. I can’t wait to see you succeed and am honored to be the one to help you. Let’s get going!

Talk to you soon,