News

March 22, 2009

Joan Kelsey, Life Coach and owner of First Step to a Great Life, is quoted in the Lewiston Sun Journal!

The Lewiston Sun Journal sought Joan Kelsey’s input when preparing an article about business networking. Taking a bit of the advice she would have given a client, Kelsey joined Business Networking International to promote her business in 2007 and has taken on the additional role of Director for BNI. In this capacity, she coaches networks of business owners striving to network with each other. “It’s a natural fit for me,” explains Kelsey. As Director, I work with individual businesses as well as the entire chapter. The work I do mimics my individual coaching practices so it’s also a super way to promote my business.”

Use this link to read the complete article http://www.sunjournal.com/story/308729-3/bsection/Working_the_area/

First Step to a Great Life offers experiential corporate training that transcends the typical talking head presentation. Life coaching is available on topics including stress management and time management.

 

Don't end up in the dog house this Valentine's Day! Make a date with your mate that will deepen your relationship.

Gray, MAINE, January 31, 2008 -- First Step to a Great Life partners with New Boston Farm to offer a Valentine's Couples workshop focusing on improving communications skills and putting the fun back on romance. Joining the EAL team will be Steve and Kathy Beirne who will provide their 20 years of experience working with couples.

Equine Assisted Learning utilizes the exceptional perception of horses to help humans learn. In this workshop, couples will discover what is stopping their communication and how to eliminate those obstacles. This workshop is an investment on your relationship which will pay off for years to come.

The workshop takes place at New Boston Farm (www.NewBostonFarm.com) on February 16, from 1-4 pm. For more information, please contact Joan Kelsey MSSW, founder of First Step to a Great Life.

 

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First Step to a Great Life teams up with New Boston Farm

December 8th
Join Joan at New Boston Farm on December 8th for a fun-filled afternoon of EAL training. The event will introduce you to new friends, give you insight into your own communication style and offer insight into effective communication strategies with other communication styles.

If you’re tired of the same ol’ holiday routine of cookie swaps, tree lightings, and cocktail parties, why not try something new? Makes friends over a horse. You never know who you might meet!

For more information and to register, call  (207) 655-1213 or contact Joan.

 

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Joan Kelsey participates in Miraval Equine Experience Intensive

Always looking to improve the quality of her training sessions, Joan Kelsey spent 4 days in Arizona experiencing first-hand what it is like to be in an EAL program at the Miraval Equine Experience Intensive delivered by Wyatt Webb, the founder and leader of the Equine Experience at Miraval, one of the nation's top resorts, which is located in Tucson, Arizona.

Training the trainer proved to be an enlightening experience for Joan. “It proved to be a beneficial week. Each time I experience a session for myself, I learn new techniques and activities that I can introduce to my own clients. Experiencing this powerful practice wth the industry leader is a treat.”

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Circle of Success takes the prize!

Joan Kelsey of First Step to a Great Life led a group EAL program focused on Communication and Team Building. Participants included members of BNI’s Circle of Success and clients of New Boston Farms. The half-day event included goal setting, team selection, horse grooming and ring work under the direction of Paulajean O’Neill, NBF’s EAL trainer.

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First Step to a Great Life teams up with New Boston Farm to bring Equine Assisted Learning to Maine

Mainers have a new opportunity for self-improvement and corporate training now that First Step to a Great Life has partnered with New Boston Farm of Gray, Maine. The expertise of both founders, Joan Kelsey and Paulajean O’Neill combine to ensure that these Equine Assisted Training sessions will be safe, effective and most of all pleasantly memorable for all participants.

“EAL is growing more prominent both as an individual learning method and as a proven group training process,” explains Joan Kelsey, founder of First Step to a Great Life.  “To ensure success, I have been looking for a horse expert with the appropriate knowledge of EAL who also keeps my client’s safety and the safety of the horses as a top priority. I have found that in Paulajean O’Neill at New Boston Farm.”