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"Coming Out" Project - Seeking Closeted People for TV | May 20th, 2008

Are you a gay person living a straight life? Are you fearful that you'll be rejected by your friends and family if you come out of the closet? Do you wish you could lose your anxieties and be the person you truly are? There is no substitute for an authentic lifestyle, and we’d like to help you get there. A national television show is looking to help you in this process, and show you the path to happiness as you embrace the real you! We are offering free professional life coaching support, and a step by step plan to make your dreams a reality. Click here to contact.

Freedom from Shame - "Just Be Yourself" | November 20th, 2007

My own personal work and my work with others has shown me again and again that it is very common for shame to be disempowering for people. It's the nature of shame that it hides, and so the consequences of carrying shame can show up in every area of life and with no clear sense of the cause. I want you to know, however, that there's no shame in harboring shame and you can free yourself once you come to see it for what it is. Read More

Look Out Weekend! Power Mingling for Singles | August 20th, 2007

Hoping to meet that special someone? These tips will help you power mingle. One night stand or long term romance, you’ll come home with a fistful of phone numbers for future dates.

Pick the places that work for you. Make sure the scene fits your style. You don't have to go where others go. It doesn’t have to be a bar.

Make a game out of it. How many phone numbers do you think you can get in one night? Double that number and give yourself a spa day when you hit your goal. Or, compete with a friend for the cost of going out.

Pink Cashmere: Bold Romantic Gesture Ends Up in Italian Gallery | June 20th, 2007

Whoever said that bold romantic gestures are a thing of the past? Juice Joint Coaching client Stephen Sass is proof that creativity, passion, and romantic possibility are alive and well. Stephen lives in San Francisco and a man he admires lives in Treviso, Italy, where a famous design contest is held once every two years. This year's challenge was to design a fully functional but innovative article of clothing. He says, “At first I balked, since the only time I have ever sewed was during a required quarter of Home Economics in seventh grade, and even then Miss Stephens had to finish my tie for me”. Then, Stephen had an intriguing idea... Read More

FEATURED SPEAKER: SF COACHES JUNE 2007 GATHERING -- Mastering the Sample Session | May 15th, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO—SF Coaches, the local chapter of the International Coach Federation, will host coach Clint Griess at its June 2007 gathering on Wednesday, June 13. Clint will show coaches and other self-employed service professionals how to master the all-important sales presentation. The gathering will take place from 6:30 pm – 9.00 pm in the Union Square Room at the Handlery Hotel at 351 Geary Street, Union Square district. Entrance is free for SF Coaches members and $15 for guests.

Michelle vs. The Mirror: Metaphysiques Featured on TheFempire.com | April 21st, 2007

Rarely do my coaching clients document their progress as thoroughly as video producer Michelle Gallagher. Beginning late last year, Michelle began a profound transformation of her relationship to her body and her physical health and spirituality. Now, one of our breakthrough coaching conversations is available to the public for viewing at TheFempire.com.

Michelle participated in a program called Metaphysiques that allows you bring your spirituality to the realm of the physical through exercise and movement. She says, "I found a satisfying job where I could be physical and creative every day. I am more aware of my body's needs and desires, healthier, have more muscle that I did in high school, and I'm deeply in touch with who and how I am living in this entire package."
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Attraction: The Universal Law | February 9th, 2007

I tuned into The Oprah Winfrey Show this week to see the stars of a unique movie called “The Secret,” now a major phenomenon on the Internet (www.thesecret.tv). Available online and on DVD, this movie keeps growing in popularity and is many people’s first introduction to something called the Universal Law of Attraction. In brief, this law says that like attracts like. It has not been intentionally kept from you as a secret, but most of what you’ve been taught about life is contrary to this law. Read More

PINK VALENTINE’S PARTY: CUPID’S BACK - A Benefit for the GLBT Historical Society | January 15th, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO—Pink Magazine and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society (GLBT Historical Society) will host San Francisco’s most prominent gay Valentine’s party on 10 February 2007. The “Cupid’s Back” extravaganza will take place from 8.00pm – 2.00am in a private home at 296 Liberty Street, Castro district. Tickets are $25.00. All proceeds will benefit the GLBT Historical Society. Life Coach, Clint Griess (JuiceJointCoaching.com) will give tips on romance and personal relationships. Read More

Happy New Year? How to Make Resolutions that Don't Backfire | December 31st, 2006

Human resolve is a potent elixir. It can bring you what you've always wanted and it can burn you, too! If you've ever declared a New Year's resolution, you know what I mean. Sometimes applying that extra focus and force is just what the problem called for, and sometimes the added pressure results in disappointment and failure. Do you want to know how to get your potion just right this year? All you'll need is a few simple instructions and to know what it means to be human.

Love is in the Err - Romance Seekers Admit Something's Not Working | December 12th, 2006

Maybe it's the holidays or maybe it's the short days and long nights. Recently, I've noticed a significant surge in conversations about finding love and romance. More and more singles are openly talking about finding partnership and the challenges they face. "Love" is by far the word more people search for on Google when looking for coaching to improve their lives.

The same singles who now face their loneliness and longing for romantic connection are also confronted with confusion and doubt when trying to "find someone". Although it's not easy to say that you're lost and don't know what to do to find love, it's also very powerful. If you can admit that you don't know the first thing about matters of love and romance, you're on your way to a breakthrough.

Juice Joint Coaching Launches Metaphysiques | November 13th, 2006

The holiday season is typically a time when people put aside their healthy habits. Year-end festivities include lots of food and libation, but you don’t have wait until January to “get back into shape.” Why not turn things upside down and choose to make this your time to get started with a new health and fitness routine? Juice Joint Coaching is launching Metaphysiques, a novel approach to getting into shape and staying that way, just in time to subvert the usual end-of-year excesses. Read More

Queer Eye Episode Leaves Questions Unanswered | October 6th, 2006

The airing of the Queer Eye for the Straight Guy featuring Clint Griess and Juice Joint Coaching was a success on many levels, but it also left audiences with a lot of questions. If you haven’t had a chance to see it, you can download the single episode from iTunes. (Search for ‘Queer Eye’ and then select the episode titled “Todd Easton”.) There is so much that you will not see, and if you knew what was going on behind the scenes, you would have a greater appreciation for what it takes to transform someone’s life.

Queer Eye Airs Week of September 12 | September 4th, 2006

After months of teamwork, the episode of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy featuring Clint Griess of Juice Joint Coaching will air eight times the week of September 12 through 19. Click here for complete schedule of times.

Breathe - It's your connection to life! | January 27th, 2008

Your life passes moment to moment and your breath is constantly with you. Although you may not always pay attention to it, your breathing can be a source of strength and vitality when you learn to use it. In a very short time, you can use your breath to change your mood, relieve stress, tame your mind, and rejuvenate. Try these six simple exercises whenever and wherever you find yourself in need of a return to balance and harmony.

To tame your mind

Simple awareness of your breath is the first and most fundamental use of your breath. If you’re mind is racing or if you feel unsettled about something, use this exercise to tame your mind. With practice you will learn to control your thoughts rather than your thoughts controlling you.

Value-Based Living: The Secrets of a Radical Approach to Fulfillment | August 31st, 2007

Living a life according to your values is rich and satisfying. It is a life based on personal power, choice and balance. Choosing a fulfilling life is in fact a radical act. More often, though, people have only a general sense of what it takes to create a fulfilling life. Can you see the big picture of your life? Do you get confused about what you truly want, or do you struggle trying to achieve it? Read More

The Gay Factor: What Are Our Special Gifts? | June 21st, 2007

Even before my appearance on "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" as a life coach, I have been interested in the idea that gay people have a special contribution to make to the lives of straight people and to society at large. In fact, the whole Queer Eye phenomenon is based on an assumption that gay men know better, at least in some areas of life, than straight men. If we took that assumption beyond fashion, grooming, and interior design, what do you think we would find? Read More

FACILITATED DISCUSSION: JULY 2, 2007 -- What is Love? | June 15th, 2007

A casual look in the dictionary shows 20 definitions for the word "love". A well-worn term, "love" can mean many things from a zero score in tennis to copulation. Wow!

What is the true meaning of love to you? I want to know. So, it's with great joy that I invite you to a facilitated group discussion to explore the question: What is love?

Please join me for a wonderful evening of exploration that will surely enhance your awareness of love.

The event will take place July 2 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Café Gratitude in San Francisco. Space is limited. Please RSVP here.

The Secret to Being Successful: Who Do You Ask? | April 25th, 2007

If you ever want to stir up some controversy at a dinner party, throw out the question “Are you successful?” during a break in conversation. You will get a variety of responses. You will see that there’s a lot to say on the subject. Knowing the secret to being successful will not only give you an advantage at dinner parties, it will give you exactly what you need for a fulfilling life. Read More

You Are Powerful Beyond Your Imagination (Law of Attraction - Part 2) | March 7th, 2007

In last month’s newsletter (February 2007, “Attraction: The Universal Law”), I introduced many of you to the Universal Law of Attraction and offered some resources for you to explore it further. The response was incredible, and nearly everyone found something new and valuable in considering that like attracts like in all things. In particular, people got present to the amount of negativity that they actually tolerate in their lives and the cost of being negative. When faced with this new awareness, ironically, a good number of people began to worry about the impact all their seemingly automatic, negative thinking and about how to stop it. Well, there’s good news. Those negative thoughts are no match for you. Read More

Are You Happy? Science Shows It's Not Your Material Circumstances | January 28th, 2007

“Happiness (and how to measure it),” a recent cover article in The Economist (December 23, 2006), addresses the question of how happy people are today. The author acknowledges an emerging field in economics and psychology he calls "the science of happiness” that allows us to measure happiness and see trends over time and in different countries. It covers broad areas of research that equate happiness with affluence, “quality of life”, and general well-being. Read More

Love in our Times: Harrison on the Edge Interview | January 2nd, 2007

RADIO APPEARANCE TONIGHT - JANUARY 2, 2007, 9:00 PM (Pacific)

KTLK AM1150 in Los Angeles or streaming online anywhere. If you miss it live, then listen to the archive (minute markers 59:43 - 1:09:31).

Read: "LOVE IS IN THE ERR"

Whether you're single or know someone who's single, you will want to tune in tonight to hear Harrison's interview with Clint Griess, professional life coach, who will be offering a fresh prospective on finding love and romance.

Happy New Year? How to Make Resolutions that Don't Backfire | December 31st, 2006

Where Have All Our Heroes Gone? Everyday Heroes - You Don't Have to Look Far | December 1st, 2006

When getting to know people, I sometimes ask "Who are your heroes?" Who you look up to says a lot about your own personal values. Too often, however, people answer that they don't really have any heroes. Our contempory leaders and celebrities don't seem to have what it takes for people to give them 'hero' status. Maybe we need to look at heroes in a new way. Read More

Gandhi Peace March Draws Thousands in Los Angeles: Juice Joint Client Lives His Passion | October 29th, 2006

On the centennial of Mahatma Gandhi's first non-violent actions for peace, LA Air America Radio's Harrison organized an historic event: The launch of a year-long series of international peace parades. Read More

Divorcé Shows Up for a Date for the First Time Ever | September 29th, 2006

CHICAGO, IL -- Kate S. of Evanston, IL, has had plenty of experience in dating, but not once has she really shown up for a date until late last Wednesday while dining at a local restaurant with a man she met online two months earlier. “I realized that night that I had been hiding myself all along. How could they ever get to know me?” Then “in that very moment”, Kate recalls, she left behind any reasons for not truly sharing herself with men and stopped acting the way she thought she was supposed to act.