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In a time that is puzzling or has clouded your future view, the desire for clarity in who you are and what you want is at its’ peak.

#1 Bestselling Author, Rená Koesler, outlines the steps needed to achieve your potential and reach each summit.

(Morrison, CO). During this pandemic, people have become disoriented with where they are going in both their work life and personal life. The plans and visions that were in place before the pandemic have either been abandoned or have become unclear. The original steps and preparations to move toward your goal are no longer obvious and the motivation to navigate the unknown is not only scary but seemingly impossible.

There is hope. In fact, there is always hope. The Itty Bitty Book “Achieving your potential: 15 empowering steps to reach each summit” paves the way for you to get back on the trail and strive for what you want. Now is the time for a jolt of inspiration and a kick in the pants to get you moving toward your desires.

Have you ever experienced a time in your life when you found yourself saying “I shoulda, I coulda and I woulda?” Perhaps you are saying that now. Stop those phrases and begin saying “I WILL reach my summit.” The first three chapters are:

1. Identifying your summit
2. Your WHY
3. Vision to reality

The remaining twelve chapters initiate the action steps, attitude, faith needed, value of momentum and the power of reflection you take with you to the next goal or summit.

This book is most prevalent during THIS time and provides promise for the following sub-cultures or groups:

• Recent graduates from high school or college
• Athletic Teams
• Job or career transition
• Life alterations
• People needing direction and motivation

About Rená Koesler

Rená is a Business Coach that works with leaders and entrepreneurs who strive to go to the next level. As a Speaker, she inspires her audiences to move, abandon their own self sabotaging beliefs and acquire the enthusiasm for reaching their potential.

For more information about Rena, please visit her website at: https://renakoesler.com

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Meet Rena Koesler | The Value and Power in Taking Risks

Featured in Shout Out Colorado, March 16, 2021

We had the good fortune of connecting with Rena Koesler and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rena, how do you think about risk?

Seeing life as an adventure, taking risks is an essential component of adventure. As a former professor in the field of adventure education, I exposed students to activities that appeared “risky.” I gave them every support and encouragement to step out and take the risk…to jump off, to climb, to go through a rapid, to pitch tents in a rain storm, etc. These kinds of risks spilled over into their everyday lives as they faced daily challenges, new situations, anticipated fears and uncomfortable situations. Taking a risk means that you recognize the limitations of being in the comfort zone. Risk is the zone where growth happens and where you develop the judgment necessary to take with you in future experiences. I am an avid risk taker as it relates to both the adventure world and in my personal life. I often say to myself “what do I have to lose?” Do the losses supersede the gains? Much of the time they do not. The more I have “stepped out” over my life, the more confidence I have gained in taking future risks. This is the philosophy I intentionally encourage people to pursue on their road to living a more fulfilled life and eliminating the phrases, “I shoulda, coulda and woulda.” As a Business Coach, I work with clients’ limiting beliefs and help them navigate next steps to grow personally and professionally.

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Why Climb Mountains

Featured in Prime Time News, Jul 29, 2020

Rená Koesler is not your average 64-year old. On the other hand, who is average at this age, right? We have lived over half our age by now, gained some wisdom to take with us into our golden years, and have earned greater freedom to explore our best sides.

Rená has been climbing mountains for over 40 years and continues seeking the wonder she finds when she summits a peak. Petroleum Peak, located in the Wind River Mountains in Wyoming was her first technical climb and summit of any mountain. Having grown up in the Midwest, a peak that stood over 11,000 feet in elevation was daunting for a flatlander – she really wanted to know what it was like to peer over the top and take in the views.

She was one of 14 students on a wilderness leadership program to learn about travel in the backcountry, outdoor cooking, fire building, tent pitching, backcountry medicine, fishing, and climbing. As she stood at the base of this mountain in 1977 with 3 of her fellow participants, she was both nervous and excited. Her instructor proceeded to climb up the mountain, set an anchor and then belay the rest of the group as they climbed up the peak. It took three rope lengths and belays for everyone to reach the summit. No time to take in the views as it was dusk and time was the essence to rappel back down to the base where it was completely dark by then. Once at the base, they proceeded to navigate their way through a boulder field and willows before returning to base camp where the rest of the group was waiting. It was 11:30 at night and 16 degrees. Yes, everyone was beat! Rená awakened the next morning and said to herself “THIS is what I want to do for the rest of my life.”

For 30 years, she shared her love of nature, adventure and climbing mountains with college students. Since retiring from there, she has moved to Morrison, Colorado and continues bringing value to others through Business “adventure” Coaching and Speaking.

She continues to climb mountains. However, the greatest climbing challenge she experienced was in October, 2019 in Nepal. Island Peak (20, 300 ft.) was a peak Rená had yearned to climb for over 20 years when she first set eyes on it. She told herself that she wasn’t getting any younger and the thought of regret IF she did not pursue it, was ultimately the drive that sealed the decision. On Oct. 15th, she summitted Island Peak.

Shortly after returning from Nepal, she began writing her book. She had something to say and wanted the message to be of value to anyone who wishes to grow, learn and pursue their dreams. By Christmas it was completed.

She has used the adventure of climbing mountains as a metaphor to continue putting one foot in front of the other. Decide, visualize, plan, prepare, act, use your compass, and have faith to continue. Before you know it, you have reached your summit or greatest desire. She often takes others on outdoor hikes to provide encouragement and accountability to move toward their goals.

Reach out to Rená if you should need a guest speaker or are simply interested to learn more about what she does. She will welcome the connection.

A Special Story

Featured in Himalayan Children’s Fund News, Dec 16, 2019

In October, former Professor Emerita of Longwood University, Rená Koesler, trekked Mt Everest base camp (17,600 ft), climbed Mt Kalapathar (18,500 ft), and summitted Island Peak (20,300 ft) along with a former Longwood student and other companions. Since Rená had previously taken Longwood University students to visit SMD Boarding School and provide leadership programs for the children, she turned her challenging trip into a fundraising challenge on Facebook. Rená invited people to share and support her experience by donating to her cause ~ SUPPORT SMD SCHOOL. Her hopeful goal of $1,000.00 became a donation 0f $1,840.00 through the kindness and enthusiasm 0f many. We are grateful and celebrate Rena’s fortitude and humanitarian spirit. After her climb of Island Peak, she returned to Kathmandu to speak to the senior class at the SMD school.  She provided guidance and inspiration about where they “grow” and how they can contribute to their country after they graduate.

While you need not climb a mountain, you can easily create your own fundraiser on Facebook and invite friends to support your cause, whatever it may be. If you select HCF as the non-profit recipient we receive the funds free of charge.