Discover Your Passion Career Retreat for Women

Discover Your Passion!

A nurturing career retreat for women who want to choose work

that honors their values, passions, and life

Are you ready to find your meaningful, passion-driven work; one that integrates well with your life and how you actually live it today (as well as taking into account how you want to live it)? Join me for this unique retreat, designed especially to discover the special gifts you have to share with the world. Together, we'll uncover your core values, interests, passions, strengths, and explore how to weave them into a career

that honors who you are and aligns with your life.

The retreat is facilitated by Shahrzad Arasteh, M.A., GCDF, CPRW

Founder, career counselor, and trainer, Career Consulting Services;

Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) Practitioner.

I offer 10+ years of career development experience in private,

non-profit, and higher education settings and a holistic approach

to help you clarify, explore, and reach your dreams.

To allow for a truly meaningful and personal experience, I am limiting the number of retreat participants to no more than 8 people. By participating in our retreat you will:

Enjoy small group exercises; workshop presentation and facilitation; time for quiet, purposeful reflection; the opportunity to connect with like-minded women; and other personalized activities.

Increase self-awareness and learn more about your preferences and personality by taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) with a Certified MBTI Practitioner. {$125 Value}

Discover your meaningful, purpose-driven work with the support of an experienced career counselor who will guide you through activities, conversations and small-group sessions leading you to new insights and directions.

Benefit from private one-on-one time dedicated to effectively exploring your specific questions and goals.

Explore what truly matters to you at this stage of your life, and how to create your Integrated Life™, in a nurturing environment.

Create a clear vision of the career and life you want, and most importantly, discover the key steps you need to take to confidently pursue your dream work. Leave the retreat with your customized plan (with timelines) so you can begin working toward your goal right away.

Receive a copy of the "Discover Your Passion" workshop materials, including worksheets, tips and resources designed to maximize the benefit you'll receive from our time together, and support your career exploration and planning after the workshop has ended.

BONUS: As a special bonus, you will receive a 20 minute follow-up session after the retreat to reinforce what you have learned and to provide you with customized support for your journey.

Our retreat will be held at the scenic and warmly hospitable Haley Farm B&B. This tranquil setting is the perfect place to envision your career dreams and work together to create a plan for reaching them. The number of workshop participants will be limited to no more than 8 to allow for a truly personal experience and the opportunity to explore your career passions in a supportive environment.

When: June 24 - 26, 2011 *Check-in hours are from 4-9 p.m. on Friday; please contact us if you need to arrive later than 9 p.m. Friday evening is a chance for you to arrive and get settled in, and an opportunity for me to personally welcome you to the retreat. The entire day on Saturday, and Sunday morning will be dedicated to our work together. The retreat will end at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Before you return home on Sunday, you may wish to explore the beauty of this area and reflect on the insights and "aha" moments you've experienced during the retreat. I'd be very pleased to share some suggestions on special places to visit.

Where: Haley Farm Bed & Breakfast, Garrett County (Deep Creek Lake), Maryland

Who Should Attend: Women who...

are ready to find work that makes a meaningful difference and uses your passions, skills, interests, and values (whether you're looking for a career or seeking volunteer work that inspires you to share your gifts)

are in career exploration or transition

want to confirm your current path is the right one for you and serves you well at this

point in your life

are not sure what you'd like to do next, but know it's not what you're doing now!

think it may be time to look at your life holistically and see what's working well, what changes you'd like to make, and how to combine all the parts of your life (your priorities and commitments, including your work) in a way that honors your values and is customized to take both your specific situation and your dreams into account

can use a weekend dedicated to nurturing your Self, your dreams, and the questions that have been coming up for you for awhile now...

Retreat Investment: $699 (includes all pre-work/assessments, activities, workshops, Friday and Saturday night's stay at this lovely B&B, a delicious breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, light refreshments on Friday evening, and Saturday lunch and dinner).

Register early: As a special gift to you, I'm offering $50 off this price when you register by April 11! Register by April 11 and you will pay only $649.

Bring a friend and you'll each receive $100 off when you both register by April 11 --

that's only $599 for the entire retreat!

Also, if you register by April 11, it will be my pleasure to offer you the opportunity to pay in two equal payments (with NO additional processing fee). The first payment is due by April 11 and the second by May 24. On the registration form, please note that you are requesting the option to pay for the retreat in two payments.

Registration deadline: Regular registration ends on May 24, 2011. Registration is not complete until payment has been received. *Please note, we cannot guarantee room availability at the B&B after the early registration deadline of April 11, and advise registering as early as possible. To inquire about late registration, please complete and submit the registration form.

Registration is easy!

1. Simply complete the form and I will send you information and an invoice by email.

2. Make your payment safely and securely. You may pay online through PayPal using your

credit card or your PayPal account.

3. Receive your receipt and confirmation from me, with all the retreat details, by email.

Please note that your registration is not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation from me.

**Not sure if this workshop is right for you? Call me at (410) 271-5815 and let's find out!

Lodging: A two night stay at the beautiful Haley Farm B&B (in a private, luxurious room or suite, with a delicious breakfast on Saturday and Sunday) is included in the retreat investment. Once you have completed the registration form, I will send you additional information about the B&B and reserving your luxury room. www.haleyfarm.com

Cancellation: You will receive a full refund of the registration fee for cancellations received in writing by May 15, 2011. No registration refund will be made after May 15.

If you need additional information or have difficulty registering for the retreat or lodging, please contact me directly by email or phone: 410-271-5815.

Time dedicated to exploring your questions and goals...personalized group activities, exercises, and conversations...identify your personality preferences (MBTI), values, and interests...private one-on-one time to focus on your specific plan...purposeful reflection...create a clear vision and the steps to pursue it...enjoy being pampered in a lovely B&B, away from the noise and the pace of the city...20 minutes of private coaching to support you after the retreat...an experience created with you in mind!

I look forward to welcoming you to YOUR retreat!