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3 TED Talks to Challenge Your Thinking May 22, 2023

The other day I was at the gym, searching for the right message to listen to that would challenge the lies and labels that were swirling around in my head. There was an unopened email in my inbox - from TED Talks - called, "The Likeability Dilemma for Women." It seemed like the perfect solution to g...

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The YES Leadership Principle of Sparking Joy Mar 27, 2023

Alright, Leaders... today's blogpost highlights an episode from the Fearless Feminine Leadership Podcast. We invite you to listen to this episode and join us in stepping into the shoes of a leader who says YES to what's possible!

This episode is a sneak peek into our RAYMA Foundations™ Leadership P...

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What They Don’t Tell You About Being a People-Pleaser Mar 17, 2023

 

I never saw myself as a People-Pleaser…

I had determination and strong opinions about how to do things. And I went after my dreams no matter what. But when I read the definition of a people-pleaser from WebMD, I saw it.

WeMD describes a people-pleaser this way:

“People-pleasers tend to do any...

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It Starts With a Choice… Jan 26, 2023

Watch this short video for a special message from Coach Mandy!


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Video notes:

Chances are, you are hoping for a lot of things right now...

You might be hoping for your circumstances to ...

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ND Today: 3 Goals to Define in 2023 Jan 09, 2023

Most goal planning trainings focus on coming up with strategic goals and action steps to help you reach the highest level of productivity in the shortest amount of time. Truthfully - this type of goal planning or new year resolutions only works for certain personality types.

Let’s expand your view a...

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Why Mentor Groups Are Effective Oct 03, 2022

According to Forbes, 76% of people think mentors are important, but only 37% have one. Studies show that employees and leaders with mentors are happier at their current job than those without.

So what is a mentor exactly? Well, according to dictionary.com, a mentor is someone who is a “wise and tru...

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ND Today: How to Stand Up for Yourself Sep 07, 2022

Many women struggle with the ability to stand up for themselves in moments where they feel disrespected and unheard. If it happens in your work life, there’s a good chance it is happening in your personal life. Watch this video replay as Coach Mandy shares a few ways to start standing up for yoursel...

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NDT Today: What You Need to Know About Burnout Aug 30, 2022
Studies show that women report higher rates of burnout then men. Typical trainings on this topic give you empty promises of "avoiding or preventing" burnout. The truth is, avoiding or preventing burnout doesn't work!
 
Burnout is caused by stress. Since it is impossible to avoid stress completely,...
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ND Today: What Is The Fearless Feminine Leadership and Who Is It For? Aug 16, 2022

Fearless Feminine Leadership is a movement created by RAYMA Team to help women step into the shoes of confident, respected leaders with emotional strength and resilience. Listen in on the conversation between Coach Mandy and Hope Sisk for an in-depth look at why this movement was created, and what t...

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ND Today: Surprising Mistakes Female Leaders Make That Hold Them Back Aug 09, 2022

We can be tripped up by so many things as female leaders - in whatever industry or sphere of influence we have. Watch as Coach Mandy chats with Heidi from North Dakota Today and gives 3 tips to help women identify when they are holding themselves back, as well as how to start changing it.

 

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ND Today: Respect vs. Trust Aug 04, 2022

A popular leadership saying is, "Respect is earned." But is it really? In order to fully understand the difference between RESPECT and TRUST, we must have a short lesson on the definition of both of these words.

One definition of respect = "esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a pers...

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Are you afraid people will think you are a witch with a capital B? Aug 04, 2022

Words are powerful. They will either build a beautiful future, or tear it down. Believe it or not, I've actually struggled with the label of "B*tch" for decades, and it has caused me to hide in interesting ways as a female leader. This is something I've been working on overcoming in the last year, s...

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