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When you want a dynamic speaker with a powerful story that compels your audience to take action, Mandy B. Anderson is your gal!
Mandy's Dangerous Hope Keynote weaves together a message of hope and overcoming adversity that speaks to your heart in a meaningful way. It paints a picture of what’s poss...
Extraordinary means something that is out of the ordinary. An extraordinary leader is one who does something others typically don’t. Extraordinary leaders purposefully look for ways to expand their connections because they know deep connections are what make life interesting. Risky? Of course. But w...
In a world where leaders are often seen as distant figures, disconnected from the realities of their followers and team members, people crave authentic leadership. AUTHENTIC leaders are people who are true to themselves, genuine towards others, and honest in their communication. They inspire trust,...
Dear Leader,
I have a note on my phone called “If I could tell my Reader one thing… what would it be? It’s where I’m keeping notes for my next book. It’s a note that often sits untouched on my phone for months. But every so often I open it up and add to it a thought or quip I would tell the person ...
There’s a difference between your insecurities leading you and you leading authentically. Once you grasp the art of leading with authenticity, your potential as a leader within your sphere of influence will soar.
You cannot lead others if you don’t know how to lead yourself first.
So let’s talk abo...
It’s been over a year since I stopped treating social media like a digital diary. Here’s what has happened…
1. I’m more clear on my messaging and my focus.
This was a big struggle for me for years. I started my Instagram profile back in 2012 after I almost died from cystic fibrosis. It truly...
Years ago, I sat in a meeting where the leader spent a lot of time talking about the different hats we wore. He explained we have a work hat and a friend hat, and we must only wear one hat at a time. I think it was his futile attempt at building a healthier work environment but to me it sounded dumb...
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...
Did you know we have a monthly membership podcast with a live group coaching call? You probably didn't because, well, we haven't done the best job marketing it. It's ongoing and sometimes we just... forget to tell you about it! Which is a bummer because, this membership podcast & group coaching call...
We were so completely enchanted to meet this month's podcast guest! Nina Simons is an Award-Winning Author and the Co-founder of Bioneers. Throughout her career spanning the nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, corporate, and philanthropic sectors, Nina has worked with nearly a thousand diverse women...
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...