Lois Barth shares with you the message about how more people are "Bloated at the Banquet of Life". The new status symbol is not what car you drive but rather the amount of stress that drives you. Lois talks about how she was at a party where people were actually fighting over who was more overwhelmed in their life; it was like a Stress Fest. Forget energy efficient cars, what about energy efficient conversations?

Lois Barth, owner of Luscious Living with Lois, Coaching and Consulting Services, is a keynote and breakout speaker, life coach and writer, or as she likes to call herself; a stand-up philosopher; who uses views of life as a classroom to learn and live vitally.

She has combined twenty years of experience as a coach, facilitator actress/comedienne, and holistic care practitioner. Lois has presented her Luscious Living Curriculum keynotes and workshops around the country to companies, associations, organizations, hospitals and retreat centers to rave reviews. She creates a lively interactive environment where people can learn how they learn and laugh at themselves (we all do such quirky things as human beings), while providing powerful and practical tools that empower participants to move towards their goals.

She was the life coach for Fitness Magazine’s, Fitness Makeover 2006, a one-year life makeover program and has developed a three-month Empowerment Curriculum for a major national fitness chain.

In addition, Lois was the source expert for “All You Magazine,” “SELF,” and a featured guest on “Good Day NY.” She created the program “Celder-bration, Celebrating Our Elders” which was duplicated in Canada. Having worked on staff at several holistic health centers, she educates her clients on the importance of the physical/emotional/mental/spiritual aspects of growth.

Believing that where there is laughter, there is learning, she brought her work as an actress/comedienne, to venues as diverse as comedy clubs, single’s events, hospitals, rehab facilities and theatre's around the country. She has received three Poets and Writers Awards for her one-woman shows each highlighting personal development, which she calls “edu-tainment.”

Her essays have been published in New York Times, SELF, Massage Magazine amongst others. She has been an expert for many on-line dating websites and has been a contributing writer for two anthologies; Women Celebrate and “Have I Got A Guy For You” (Adams Media, May 2008). She is currently working on a book.

Why now?

Between the downsizing and transitions most companies and organizations are going through, people are feeling stretched like contortionists. Stress from uncertainty and change have a huge impact on one’s physical health, productivity and communication both professionally and personally. Luscious Living with Lois keynotes and breakout sessions are packed with laughter and learning; offering solutions that are both playful and practical. They are highly interactive and educational driven and are customized to individual needs of your group. Now more than ever, bringing Luscious Living Curriculum to your organization, association or company will be a great asset and investment that will provide dividends for years to come.

Why Luscious Living Curriculum?

In the Luscious Living Curriculum, participants will take away the following gems:

Health is Wealth; Well-Being Workshops

* Easy to apply mind/body exercises that reduce stress and increase well-being.

* Self-care tips for the “sandwich” (elderly parents and younger kids) generation

* Connection between the laughter and learning muscle and how to keep both buff in the gymnasium of life.

* How to turn healthy thoughts into healthy living.

From Stressful to Successful.

* How to move from being president of the BMW (Bitch Moan Whine) Club to creating a Possibility Posse in your department.

* Move from "positive" to productive thinking and frantic to focused action.

* How to assemble a laughter squad to turn your environment from stressful to successful.

* "Tea with the Demons: How to give your self-sabotaging inner-voices a job promotion.

" Manage Your Priorities Not Your Time"

* Learn how you learn, and how your unique work rhythms will create greater productivity and profit for both yourself and the people you mange.

* Learn the 3 P’s of Productivity.

* Navigating the Mt. Olympus learning curve in your restructured position.

* How to structure breaks into your day that allow you to tune-in vs. zone out.

Communication Skills

*Moving from Criticism to Curiosity- The Power of Responsibility vs. Blame focused communication.

*How to move up the ranks with lots of thanks!- Learning the art of acknowledging your co-workers, employees, and clients.

 *Move from Panic to Powerful Presentations.

*Listening between the words: How to hear what your co-workers and clients are really trying to communicate.

Testimonials:

I highly recommend Lois as a speaker and facilitator. I was fortunate to have her co-facilitate a weekend woman's retreat at one of the top holistic centers. Lois excels as a humorist and story telling while providing memorable exercises that encourage group participation and community building. I believe any audience would benefit from her wisdom and talents.

Victoria Moran, Author, Creating a Charmed Life, Fit from Within, Shelter for the Spirit (Featured on Oprah show twice) 

"Within minutes of entering the room, Ms. Barth's exuberant presence transformed a tired pre-caffeinated crowd into an enthusiastic one. What impressed me so was her playfulness and good humor as well as her commitment to inspire, educate and empower; making people comfortable to explore, take risks and grow, and actually have fun in the process. - Horace Batson, PHD, EVP, Corporate Development on MHSP

"Bravo! We wanted a world-class speaker who would leave our group charged up, motivated and excited about their achievements. And that's exactly what you did! I can't thank you enough! You won over the group with the perfect combination of inspiration, wit and humor. Every one of our 350 plus attendees left the room energized - overflowing with ideas they could use at work and in their personal lives. We're so lucky to have found you!" - Aliana Apodaca, President, Positive Directions, A Training Company

"Lois provides me with tools to help me change my thinking. What I like most is that she is genuine and exudes positive energy. Her enthusiasm is contagious and she goes the extra mile, making herself extremely available." - Lisa Renwick, IT recruiter, client for Fitness Magazine's "Fitness Makeover"