If you are trying to get into the planning workshop - let's use this zoom room instead: zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/my/catestillman

My new year did not start out in the way I had intended. My mother passed suddenly on December 30. My question is, I'm not sure if I should be leaning into or leaning back from this group over the next month. I know everyone is on a high for the new year… Weirdly enough I still am also however, pausing to take care of all the logistics plus honoring my mom, etc. feels like the most important thing. And I definitely don't want to bring anybody down because we've been preparing for an exciting and intentional 2026. I'm traveling today through the 20th but plan to do my best in the morning hours to plug-in. If anyone has any other advice I would be grateful. Just trying to process everything yet remain with 1 foot on track. And stay present with what is in front of me right now. I realize I am now an orphan adult, which feels really strange and unfamiliar… Anyone else in this land? 🙏🥰 Paula

Join me Wed at 6pm EsT!!! Come one; come all. I look forward to seeing you! https://www.skool.com/wpa-club/calendar?eid=639228c84d404299920e6c155c405d73&eoid=1768431600

Hello everyone! Who's ready to thrive and soar with their clubs in 2026? Reintroducing myself and the Sales Mock Sessions, which will be starting later this week on the 7th. Last year @Cate Stillman and I sat down and came up with a thorough 3-part sales process that takes a fresh lead to becoming a new club member in three calls. I've been using this framework ever since and it has transformed the way I understand and conduct sales calls, and I'm looking forward to helping everyone here improve their sales game. This is a low-pressure environment where we can practice on each other, rather than on our prospects (which is a no-no!). And I'm learning and practicing right alongside you. Here to be support, a guide and a cheerleader. Let's do this! ~Valerie

I love the simple insights and reminders I gain when I coach my club members. Today’s session was a good reminder (and practice) that before we design the future, we need to pause and look back. Three things that stood out: 1. Looking back gives insights. We (okay, let's me honest, I) often rush into planning what’s next without taking time to notice what actually worked, what shifted us, and what my body has already learned. Reflection is how we integrate wisdom and lessons learned. 2. Honesty isn't easy, but reveals more. Noticing what drained us, what felt harder than it should have, and where we settled isn’t about judgement. It’s about telling ourselves the truth so something new can emerge. 3. Long-term rhythm REALLY matters. Real change rarely happens in short bursts. When things get uncomfortable, it’s easy to give up. Having a longer-term container, practice, or vision supports us through the messy middle (and why I really love the club model. A member who has nearly reached her 1 year anniversary shared how grateful she was for the journey and what "sticking with it" for the year enabled her to see) this is where most transformation actually happens. My take-into 2026: Growth isn't about doing more, it's about listening more deeply and committing longterm to that desire/ goal.