Business Coaching Services

"Stand out in today's competitive
business world"

Identify your niche market & the best methods to reach them
You are your business: Develop an effective brand
Learn strong communication & networking skills to grow your business
Increase response & income with effective copy - web, ads, brochures...

MidLife Coaching Services

"Putting you back in your life"

You want to put life into perspective
You want to find self-acceptance & a sense of purpose
You want to uncover the growth oriented change that you are ready for

No costly or time consuming packages

Your Choice - Pick the individual coaching service that you need
Your Schedule - Book each session as required
Your Budget - Session rates can be adjusted to fit your finances

Services & fees customized to meet your needs

Business & Life Coach, Jill Crossland works with clients across North America.
Consultations by phone with follow-up emails that include detailed session notes, helpful resources and ongoing support

Services About Jill

 I have always been a person without borders; whether in my coaching, writing or blogging I believe that we are citizens of the world. So, from Canada I congratulate Barack Obama on becoming the 44th President of the United States.

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Martin Luther King, Jr

On November 4th, 2008 this dream came to be

This has been a fascinating year for politics, especially for women. From the coverage of the hands on presence of candidate’s wives, to the political expertise & pantsuits of Palin and Clinton; no matter what her role the American female puts herself out there even if it means becoming a source of ratings for Saturday Night Live.

Through the years the First Ladies have often been marginalized by the press and that includes their causes until history & time validates their efforts. After 9/11 Laura Bush turned the tables and used the media to increase her presence in order to help heal a wounded nation. She become a voice on the international stage speaking out for Afghanistan to bring focus to the challenges facing the people, particularly the women and children. This year she surprised many by supporting Burma as it struggles to be free of a regime's tyranny.  It will be interesting to witness the historical imprint that Michelle Obama will make on the White House and the multi-dimensional position of first lady.

Here in Canada headlines are reading very differently. As illustrated with Julie Smyth’s article in the October 15th edition of  the National Post, entitled "Leaders spouses stay out of the spotlight". Chatelaine's December edition offers "Why Politics is Still a Man's Job" by Rebecca Caldwell and Editor, Maryam Sanati writes in her monthly letter "On the world list of female representation in politics Canada is 50 spots behind Rwanda”.

Candidate’s wives in Canada need to do more. They can speak to and meet with the people in smaller venues and in particular listen to the women. Instead of merely being a prop for the smile and wave photo ops, they can be a functioning presence on the campaign trail; gaining insight into the grassroots issues through discussions that their husbands are unable to have. If she chooses, the Prime Minister’s wife, Laureen Harper is in a truly enviable position to make a difference. She seems like an empathic and intelligent woman but we only get glimpses of her emerging from 24 Sussex Drive to attend some obligatory charity event. While giving one’s name & presence to a cause is important it is only touches on what she could accomplish.

No matter how we chose to participate in the greater scheme of things it is time for Canadian women on all levels to not only bring home the bacon and fry it up in the pan but also have a say in how it should be raised, slaughtered, delivered to the store and priced. It is time to stop being on the sidelines.

Jill Crossland, Editor

Before you get busy with the holiday season this is the perfect month to gather together the special women in your life. Light some candles, serve some wine & hor d’oeuvres and then watch The Glow Project Movie

Also, please  take the time to visit the V-Day site and read Eve Ensler's first hand account about what is happening in the Congo and in particular to the women  & girls of that region.

Stop raping our greatest resource, power to women & girls of the DRC