Our Inspired Team

Deb Waterstone, M.Ed.

Linda McDonald, MS

We are very excited about the Learn to Inspire™  

workshop and program design model.

We share an innate love of learning and facilitating learning. We are passionate about sharing opportunities to grow and transform. We also have similar background education, experience and love of workshop and program development. We decided to bring our individual visions together to create an amazing and inspiring program geared to solo and small business owners who want to create a class or workshop to share their expertise and if they like, attract prospects. We know we want to work with individuals who have a purpose driven business and are inspired to bring forward their expertise as a contribution to others.

Our desire is to do this in a way that is honoring, experiential, under-whelming, fun, confidence-building, practical and inspiring.

The transformation will be a new sense of confidence to create programs that come from your heart and soul with great enthusiasm to share this out in the world.

Deb Waterstone

Many years ago I attended a workshop about discovering my life purpose. The statement that revealed itself still feels accurate today…

…to share experiences with others so that we may learn, grow, and transform together in ways that engage our hearts and nurture our souls.

Throughout my life I have had the privilege of participating in a variety of personal and professional pursuits that have fed my purpose and passion. When I started my business I held the intention of bringing the fullness of my being into all forms of my doing. I have gained a deep appreciation for what it means to create and expand possibilities from the inside out. I love creating a fun and welcoming space for others to inquire, explore, and discover what’s possible for them.

My core value of profound connection—with others, mySelf, and Spirit—serves as the rock solid foundation for all of my learnings and life expressions. I have a passionate desire to play in this energy with others who are similarly drawn.

Testimonial:

I was so grateful to have Deb's services to help me put together my workbook and program. Deb's expert guidance helped me organize my thoughts and gave me a template for writing my workshops. I no longer need to reinvent the wheel, I just modify the content. Deb helped me put together the workbook in a way that was easy and fun to explore. I even received an unexpected bonus from one of my clients who was so appreciative of the materials.

Andrea Kivolowitz, OTR/L, InnerSparks, llc

Professional Life Coach & Reiki Master Teacher

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A sampling of experiences…

Over the past fifteen years I have supported businesses, small groups, and individuals with custom educational services, including training and change management programs, coaching, spirituality at work seminars, and experiential retreats. In my role as a learning coach and consultant I continue to seek endeavors that are fueled by inspiration, passion, and spirit.

Entrepreneurial Spirit: Succeeding With Ease
          9-week inspired learning class co-created and facilitated with InnerSparks

Spirit in the Workplace Seminars
          Interactive and experiential session delivered to various business groups

Vision Quest Retreats
          Langskib Island, Temagami, Canada

Individual Coaching and Consultation
          Small business owners seeking coaching, and business support

Orientation and Train-the-Trainer Sessions
          McDonald’s Corporation, Human Resources

Corporate Leadership Program Design and Process Facilitation
          Ameritech IL, Corporate Entry Leadership Team

Leadership Development Program Planning and Implementation
          Accenture, Global Recruiting

Strategic Planning and Team Building
          McDonald’s Corporation, Operations Senior Management Team

Executive Development Program Planning
          Nestlé U.S.A., Director of Executive Development

Continuing Education Assessment and Team Building Program
          Suburban Library System for DuPage County, IL

Change Management: Making the Move to an Innovative Workplace
          Andersen Consulting, Chicago

Deb Waterstone established her business Spirit of Success in 1992. She holds an M.Ed. with a focus in adult learning and development and she is a graduate of Coach For Life™, an accredited coach training program. She is a Certified Inspired Learning Facilitator through the Foundation of Inspired Learning and is qualified to deliver and interpret the MBTI instrument.

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Linda McDonald

Seeing the magnificence in the big picture

and in the small details.

I love coaching, consulting, design and facilitation because it allows me to help others embrace their passion for learning and growth and create positive energy in all that they do and “be”.

My values are the best reflection of who I am.

Creativity, Honesty, Wisdom, Giving/Receiving. Compassion, Simplicity, Curiosity, Humor

I have a long history of business and management experience as well as personal and professional development knowledge. Working with individuals and organizations/businesses, both for profit and not-for-profit industries has allowed me to exercise my gifts and talents such as my abilities to capture the big picture, see the vision, attend to detail and build relationships through openness and creativity. I am both teacher and learner and am passionate about the work I do. I am successful when you are successful. Whether I am in front of or behind your initiative to move forward, gain clarity, make change or reinvent, I will bring my passion and skills to the building of your success.

Testimonial:

Linda combines a nurturing nature with business savvy that provides a win- win environment for the client. She gently guided me through the myriad of ideas that I had to the place where I discovered which ideas truly resonated for me. Her acknowledgements of my small steps forward helped me stay on the path of my intention.

Colleen M. Crook, M. A.

Personal & Professional Life Coach

“ReDesign Your Life & Enjoy the Dance”

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Here are some of Linda's experiences.....

Some recent OD clients:

Vision, Mission, Team Development

Abundant Wellness Center, Chicopee, MA, Debee Boulanger

Annual Strategic Planning Retreat

Commonwealth College, Univ. of MA, Amherst, Cory Pols

Strategic Planning for AQAD Review
  University of MA, Theater Dept, Harley Urbman

Process Re-Design, Strategic Planning and Performance Management
  University Health Services, Sally Linowski

Change Management and Team Development
  Office of Public Relations, Dick Conner

Team Development
  Office of Grants and Contracts Administration, Leanne Every

Work Flow Process Re-Design and Management Team Development
   Office of Community Service Learning, John Reiff

Employee Development
   Sicard's Ace Hardware, Rachael Carney

Workshops and Trainings

Teleclass Sizzle

Design a Program-Teleclass

Quiet the Inner Critic and Let Your Confidence Out - Frances Perkins Program, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA - And at the Clarion Conference Center, Northampton, MA

Create a Positive Workplace Environment (Certificate Series) – UMass, Amherst

Create a Positive Workplace Environment (Certificate Series) – The Five College Training & Development Collaborative, MA

Making a Commitment to Better Communication (Certificate Series)- UMass, Amherst

Communication for Supervisors and Managers - The Five College Training & Development Collaborative, MA

Create a Positive Workplace Environment – Chicopee Municipal Employees, Chicopee, MA

Innovation through Brainstorming – Teleclass

Linda McDonald established her business REACH Resources and REACH Life Coaching in 2002. She holds an M.S. with a focus in organizational psychology and she is a certified personal and professional coach and graduate of Coach For Life™, an accredited coach training program. Linda is also a certified facilitator of the Inspired Learning Model through the Foundation of Inspired Learning.