Beauty is all around you ...

Hey SoulKids, 

I am writing this on a wet and windy day, and I am full of happiness.

Why do you think that is?

It is because I can see beauty all around me - even in the rain!

I am grateful for the simple things in life and for what I have received.

We should always look for the good in life and to see the beautiful things.

You can do this anywhere and at any time if only you stop for a moment and look.

So take a moment now to look around you and spot at least 3 things that make you feel great about life.

Here are a few suggestions:

• You are able to see as you have 2 healthy eyes – that will make you feel great
• You have nice clothes to wear and have good food to eat
• Your mummy and daddy take good care of you and provide a safe home for you
• You are able to go to school and learn exciting things
• Nature is found everywhere – look and see what trees / animals and birds you can see
• You have lovely friends who care for you and play with you
• Now continue:-)

Do this everyday and especially when you are feeling a bit low or grumpy – as soon you realise that you have so much to look forward to in life!!

We teach this at SoulCentre® and its called "Counting your blessings of life".

One of my biggest blessings in life is being able to teach SoulKids® and spend time with some amazing SoulKids® children.

You rock!! And we love you and count you as a blessing:-).

My Soul Journey

8 TIPS ON HOW TO BE AN INSPIRATION TO YOUR CHILD

Lessons From a Swan

It’s that wonderful time of year when many of us are blessed to take a break and go on holiday.

Vikas & Sally our SoulKids founders spent time in the Lake District in the UK and have just returned. They have shared many wonderful stories of all the animals and birds they met and some of the lessons that we can all learn from observing nature.

One beautiful encounter was with a swan on one of the lakes – look at the photo – how beautiful he is.

So what can we learn from the Swan as we go about our daily life?
Lets consider these points and apply them to our lives just for one day.
Become like the Swan and see how life changes.
If you like the changes then apply them each and every day ;)

1. The Swan is elegant and graceful on the surface, even though he is really very busy paddling his feet under the water.
2. The Swan is peaceful.
3. The Swan is silent and calm and only makes a noise when really needed.
4. The Swan gives out an energy of tranquility.
5. The Swan is CONFIDENT – just like all those of you who have been on SoulKids.
6. The Swan watches and learns from everything around him.
7. Every person who comes into contact with the Swan truly admires him.

So reflect on the qualities of the Swan and apply them into your life.

Singapore is 50 on 9th August ! Happy Happy Happy Birthday!

Hey SoulKids – what an exciting time to be living in Singapore
How are you planning to celebrate the 50th Birthday?

The first suggestion we have is to give GRATITUDE to Singapore – it’s truly an amazing place to live in.

50 years ago Singapore was very different to today and it’s all down to the hard work and dedication of the founders of Singapore.

So here is a challenge to you all – do something nice to 50 random elderly Singaporeans (ideally those aged 65 and over). It’s a nice surprise and a way of saying thank-you and that we all appreciate all the work they did to make Singapore great. Talk it over with mum and dad and get the whole family involved.

Do you think you can do this? We think it will be fun.

Here are a few suggestions:

• Give them a smile and say "thank you for making Singapore great"
• Shake their hand or ask if you can give them a free HUG ;) Just like the ones you get on SoulKids®.
• Write 50 creative thank you notes and give them out.
• Offer to help them in some way – carry their shopping /clean their windows/ walk the dog etc.
• If you have a full piggy bank – maybe you want to buy a local coffee/tea to some of the elders you meet. Or maybe give a flower or a chocolate to make them smile.
• Tell your friends about this idea and get them to do the same! Your friends should also come on SoulKids® for their free hugs from Sally & Vikas ;)
• Write to us and tell us what you did – take photos and feature on our upcoming blogs.

Do let us know if you are going to do this – once you shout out to the Universe that you intend to do it – then amazing things happen – so get ready!

Remember the Grand Canyon Story – what you give out comes back to you …so make it AWESOME!!!

Sally, Vikas and the whole of SoulCentre® and SoulKids® team are also going to do this – so lets together make everyone happy!

SoulKids sets children ablaze with joy

SoulKids® believes that every child comes with the promise of potential. That children are furnaces to be lit, not buckets to be filled. As a certified SoulKids® Mentor and Coach, I was lucky enough to facilitate a blazing inferno of child furnaces, as I hosted my first SoulKids® Self Confidence Weekend.

Along with my team I welcomed 12 eager yet somewhat apprehensive children aged 8 to 11 into the program. They soon learned that this was their ‘safe space’, a place for them to shine and realize their limitless potential. What followed were 2 days of what children love most… having fun. They heard engaging stories and played endless games – each loaded with concepts and lessons of life skills that were easily digested and absorbed, because when a child is having fun they are engaged and their mind is wide open.

We covered important issues such as bullying, losing, friendships, fear and opened them up to a world of possibility and empowerment. They danced, they screamed with joy during the games and were focused and reflective during the stories. For many these concepts were new. They relished the notion that there were techniques they could use to be happier; that they could improve their self-esteem and were in control of their emotions.

We were able to facilitate the transformation of some who were quite anxious about entering the program – worried they would have to do something in front of other people - only to watch them stand confidently on a chair and present to the group, positively beaming.

On the second morning we had a bunch of children waiting at the door an hour before the program was meant to begin, as they were so eager to return for more!

The parents’ session I held at the conclusion of the weekend armed parents with tools to carry the momentum into the household in order to keep their child’s furnace alight and glowing. The feedback from them and the children has been incredible.

I feel blessed to have conducted this program together with my amazing team, and eagerly look forward to my next SoulKids® program in August.
Let the fires rage on…

If you want your child to benefit from SoulKids®, get in touch with me on nicischueler@bigpond.com or write to SoulKids® on info@soulcentre.org



Inspiration and Insight

SoulCentre® & SoulKids® Managing Director and Co-Founder Sally Forrest was recently interviewed for FLA Malaysia Magazine.

1. What was your feeling when SoulKids won the“Licensor of the Year Award 2014”?

We were all delighted when the announcement was made.

We felt that 10 years of inspiring work had paid off.

We were very proud that all our processes, systems, training, content and results were recognized.

We knew that our vision “ to Inspire children the world over to be happy and successful in life “ and to the known as the “brand of excellence in Life-Skills for children “ was supported at the highest level by the FLA.

2. Can you name some of the factors that contributed to SoulKids' exciting growth?

SoulKids® is the brand of excellence in teaching essential life skills such as happiness, success, leadership, teamwork to name a few.

Our methodology and training content is fun and inspiring.

Children learn and apply the teachings immediately and it really makes a difference in their lives.

Parents see the difference and then want to learn the techniques themselves.

We provide support for the parents and so it’s an all-inclusive training for the family.

3. How does SoulKids stand out from the competitors?

SoulKids® offers our proprietary transformational programs that develop positive, balanced, self assured and confident children.

Children from the ages of 5.5 – 15 all benefit.

SoulKids® training is inspiring, powerful and fun.

Our highly trained Mentors walk the talk.They have undergone rigorous training with the founder himself and have applied this training in their own lives first.

SoulKids® works with small groups of children and we have strict ratios of children per Mentor. This ensures each child receives the necessary attention.

Parents are educated and supported too!

We create a community where children feel loved and connected; reunions, blogs and inspirational messages are all part of the offer.

We support the training with a professional retail offering - our range of best selling SoulKids® books, DVD’s, notebooks, badges.

SoulKids Coaches are able to offer one on one support for children

Both the founders Vikas Malkani and Sally Forrest are qualified CFE graduates.

4.Has SoulKids won other awards?

SoulKids® was recently voted best in class for life skills by Harpers Bazaar readers for the following reasons;

1. Helping children to become more confident, empowered, happy and successful in all aspects.
2. Teaching children how their mind works and how they are responsible for their own choices.
3. Modules that encourage learning through actual life experiences.
4. Fun essential Life-Skills Programs taught in a happy, safe environment, with lots of attention for each child.

5. What are some of the setbacks and challenges faced by SoulKids when starting out in licensing?

And how did it overcome them?

We always see challenges as opportunities.

One of the initial considerations was our intellectual property and how we go about protecting this in 37 countries.

Time, energy, effort and substantial investment went into securing the correct intellectual property protection.

Another consideration was how to document all the processes and systems that we have been using successfully for so many years.

Manuals, videos and training processes had to be created in a professional manner.

There is a phase in growth where you simply have to take time out to set the foundation. If you enjoy procedures and processes then this can be an exciting period, however many find it a little laborious and tedious documenting each and every aspect of the brand.

However its time well invested and necessary for future growth.

6. If you had to start over, would you do anything differently?

I think there is always a danger initially that you try and do everything yourself.

One moment you are inspiring children and parents, the next you put on the hat of an accountant, then a marketing manager, then an IT specialist…and so on.

This is natural as small companies try to keep costs down.

However on reflection I feel it would be more efficient in the long run to have key functions of the business staffed from the outset.

Invest in the best staff you possibly can find.

Do not compromise.

7. What would your advice be for someone starting in a franchise business?

First decide if it truly is your passion?

Do you think about your brand/business 24/7?

Are you totally committed to making it a success?

Are you willing to invest the time, energy, effort and finance in starting the business and in making it a success?

Are you good with people and able to manage others?

Are you able to deal with comments and advice from others?

Its exciting and fast paced and with todays technology a 24/7 operation. With this in mind are you able to balance business and your personal life?

8. Why should anyone consider a SoulKids license?

SoulKids offers a turnkey business module that works across boundaries and cultures.

Unit, area & country licenses are available.

There are multiple streams of income available.

The SoulKids programs are offered in different formats to suit different timings and client preferences.

Full day, half day, extra curricular and tuition programs are all available.

Group programs and one on one coaching are available.

The brand is IP protected

Unique retail products support the brand

Full business and communication training is offered to all licensees.

Constant R&D of training programs

Impactful branding and unique content are all part of the license.

  

9. What is in the pipeline for SoulKids?

Our mission is to inspire everyone we meet to be the best that they can be.

So we focus on inspiring each and every child that comes through the SoulKids program.

Our SoulKids Mentor Training program offers adults the opportunity to work with the brand and spread the message to children.

Our growth is organic; people have been so inspired by their training and have seen their own change, and they decide to take the license and spread SoulKids® through our business models.

Interested business executives are always welcomed and we are happy to discuss options to grow the brand even more.

To find out more about becoming a SoulKids® Mentor, one of our SoulKids® programs or starting your own SoulKids® Academy with us please contact:

Sally Forrest

Mobile: (65) 9875 2372

Email: info@soulcentre.org