Testimonials
Hear what others have to say about Lisa Rickwood
 Lisa Rickwood has revolutionized the way
busy people conduct life
“Lisa Rickwood has revolutionized the way busy people conduct life. In her book, Escape the Pace, Lisa shows you 100 simply-written and fun escapes, that minimize the stress of modern day living.”
Sandy Grason, Best-Selling Author, International Speaker and Founder of Journalution, www.sandygrason.com
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 More ways to escape than I would have thought possible
“Lisa Rickwood has discovered more ways to escape than I would have thought possible!”
Suzanne Falter-Barnes, author of Living Your Joy and How Much Joy Can You Stand, www.howmuchjoy.com, www.getknownnow.com
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 Lisa, you really get it!
“Lisa, you really get it! I look forward to getting your newsletter, and speaking to you helps me feel refreshed, refocused and in control of the craziness of being in a home based business. Thank you!”
Sherri Garrity, Make It Count Communications, www.makeitcountcommunications.com
Corporate Fugitive, www.corporatefugitive.com
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 In just one hour with you, everything changed
“Dear Lisa, As you know, starting a new company is never easy, and I am writing to thank you for developing your ‘Stress Buster Coaching Session.’ I am also writing to thank myself for the good sense to try it!
In just one hour with you, everything changed. Not only did we get focused, but we also got realistic action steps to maximize our time. What seemed so daunting, now looks quite do-able. My energy is positively charged and I want to thank you so much for putting us on the right path. You are a truly wonderful coach.
I look forward to working with you in the future.”
Christyna Melynk, Salt of Life Inc.
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 Working with Lisa was a blessing in my life!
“I was reaching a highly stressful point in my business, and personal life– perhaps the most stressful ever–and I was not sure how to proceed in a calmer, more productive manner. A lot of this had to do with my work space. This was especially frustrating since I can help others to do this in my own business, but was not able to help myself this time. By asking great questions and listening carefully, Lisa was able to recommend a few simple, yet powerful, steps I could take to ground myself immediately. I soon found a way to improve my work space and after doing this, I attracted a few more clients in just two weeks! My stress level and my attitude towards my problems have taken a u-turn thanks to working with Lisa.”
Sarah Bettien-Ash, CHHC, CR, family health expert, Philadelphia, USA
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 Lisa’s coaching has been a very positive experience!
“Her openness to share professional advice and guidance was very helpful and appreciated. Thank You Lisa!”
Shelley Willis, Southwind Guest House & Spa, www.southwindretreat.com
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 Lisa has a true gift for coaching and was a great help to me!
“I feel privileged that I was able to work with Lisa. I will use the information she gave me as a means of focusing my energy in the next little while. Before the session, I wasn’t sure of my direction, but Lisa helped me cut through overwhelm so I could quickly reach my goals. I was also ‘stuck’ on marketing and revenue-building, and I learned simple and fun ways to promote my business to make more money, help more people and achieve my dreams.”
Greg Salmon, Vancouver Island, Canada
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 The tips on taking time off for yourself are very helpful
“I subscribed to your e-zine – ‘Escape Pace’ to stay organized. I like the article on ‘the governator’ in today’s issue! The tips on taking time off for yourself are very helpful. If I don’t take the morning time, I’ll take the evening time with my cell phone off.”
Monique D., California, USA
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 I now feel renewed and have a deepened appreciation of the bigger picture of my life as a gift
“Before working with Lisa, I had the habit of galloping through my projects and accomplishments without taking the time to celebrate how much I have grown in my life, the insights and landmarks! With Lisa as a witness and mirror to my process, inquiring about and applauding the progress in all areas of my being, I now feel renewed and have a deepened appreciation of the bigger picture of my life as a gift.”
Lynn Thompson, Radio Host, Living on Purpose, www.livingonpurposelynn.com
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Especially recommended for anyone feeling stressed out from the daily grind
“Escape the Pace: 100 Fun and Easy Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy Your Life” is a self-help antidote to the hectic pressures that threaten to encroach on one’s sleep and drive up one’s blood pressure. Tips for savoring relaxation include: how to create mini-holidays and restful activities like collages and free association exercises, mental relaxation techniques, indulging in the comforts of a spa at home, inexpensive creative pursuits such as taking pictures, drawing or even play-doh, ways to take it easy on the job, innovations that offer relief from humdrum routines, and more. Each idea is only a couple pages lone but presented in a simple, helpful manner to get one thinking about how to sue spare minutes to truly get the most out of life. Especially recommended for anyone feeling stressed out from the daily grind.”
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, The Midwest Book Review
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 Tired of the Rat Race? Your solution is found in this book
“Tired of the Rat Race?
Your solution is found in this book. Read Escape the Pace, and discover all that you have been missing in life.”
Patrick Snow, Best-selling author of: Creating Your Own Destiny, www.CreateYourOwnDestiny.com
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 Everyone needs this book!
“Escape…oh how often do those words echo in the minds of people. It does not matter if you are a CEO, a three year-old or a Grandma, we all need to escape.
Escape does not mean abandon ship; it can mean find a change. Lisa Rickwood has created these escapes for us all. Not only is there a way to Escape the Pace®, there are many ways. If the page you are on does not work – flip it. Everyone needs this book!”
Tracy Lyn Moland, author of Mom Management: Managing Mom Before Anything Else
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 Filled with nurturing ideas, wonderful quotes and inspirational messages!
“Escape the Pace® is so well-written and easy to read and it is filled with nurturing ideas, wonderful quotes and inspirational messages!
I’d recommend it to my friends, clients and colleagues.”
Kathryn Bechin, Interior designer who teaches people how to turn their homes into their haven on a dollar-wise budget.
www.kathrynbechendesigns.com
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I had instant results with your e-book this evening!
 “After dinner, I was tired and my muscles were sore. I didn’t want to face the dirty dishes in the sink, so I read your e-book as a way to procrastinate. After reading it from start to finish, I was so inspired, I started my list of 50 things to de-clutter.”
Then, I got busy and knocked two things off the list. First, I opened a little online store to sell my used books, CDs, and videos (something I’ve been putting off for weeks), and listed my first item or sale. Then I unpacked a big box of kitchenware that had been gathering dust in the corner of the dining room after a recent move. Now, the dishwasher is chugging away, cleaning all the stuff I un-packed and I’ve been to the dumpster twice. The best thing is, I feel rejuvenated and full of energy. I’m looking forward to continuing my S.P.A.C.E. campaign tomorrow.”
Milli Thornton, Jackson, Mississippi, www.fearofwriting.com
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Your seminar was EXCELLENT.
“Lisa, thank you so much for being a guest speaker for our tele-class today. You lead an excellent seminar chock full of terrific information, tips and resources for our CVAN members and guests. Your insight and expertise in stress management, was not only informative but motivating. I’m off to block off some time for myself in my calendar right now! I hope that we will have the privilege of having you speak for us again in the future.”
Pam Ivey, Cert SBM,CREA,PREVA,CRESS,CMP, Owner & VA Industry Advocate, Canadian Virtual Assistant Network
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 Reading Lisa Rickwood’s book, Escape the Pace, is in itself – like escaping the pace!
“Lisa opens the door to an inspiring journey where creativity and relaxation join with 100 fun and easy ways to reduce stress and escape the pace.
Her advice is based on real-life experiences of coping with stress that brought her to the insight that an extraordinarily effective key, or secret, to successfully handling stress is to transform the often overlooked, “little moments in life,” into precious retreats.
This is a great book to start you on your journey towards achieving effective stress management. Escape the Pace makes you more aware of all the small, but nonetheless vital opportunities there are in our lives to find relaxation in a surprisingly easy way, no matter whether we are at work or at home.
Lisa’s book will open your eyes to these wonderful possibilities…”
Julia Nester, Author, Personal Self-improvement trainer, www.self-esteemnow.com
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Lisa’s book has allowed me to take time to relax and enjoy the amazing realities of everyday life
“Lisa’s book has allowed me to take time to relax and enjoy the amazing realities of everyday life that are sometimes overlooked. I also shared the book with my aunt, who has had a great deal of stress in her life, and she said this book helped her to stop, relax, and deal with her stressors in stride.”
Suzi H., Ontario, Canada
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This book is full of good ideas
“This book is full of good ideas. I love that you can read it slowly at your own pace, or all at once and get tons of great ideas to help you slow down in life.”
Janice B., British Columbia
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TONS of great escape ideas and a fun read!
“Wow…I finally found time to sit down and read this! TONS of great escape ideas and a fun read! I have passed the book on to my mother so she can enjoy it, too, as heaven knows SHE needs some escapes, too!”
J. Bennett, Ontario, Canada
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Great for audios & videos.
Lisa Rickwood, BFA, CPCC, founded Escape the Pace® in 2003 after suffering the stress of witnessing an employee die in a store she helped her husband manage. She is the author of Escape the Pace, co-author of Power & Soul with Ali Brown, and is an accomplished visual artist. She works with executives, corporations, entrepreneurs, and employees to help minimize stress and time management crises, and get creative, innovative, and productive.