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You Are Worth The Time It Takes... Jun 03, 2024

Dear Leader: You are worth the time it takes to become more self-aware.

This is how I increase my self-awareness: I make space to delve into the intricate workings of my mind.

This is beyond just understanding my personality, leadership style, or communication patterns. I increase my self-awarenes...

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The World Needs You to Speak Up Nov 21, 2023

Whether you are speaking in a board meeting, leading a meeting with your team, or speaking from a stage: The world needs you to speak up!

Many leaders, and really humans in general, are deathly afraid of speaking in public. No matter the size of the audience! However, the truth is this: In order to...

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Unpopular Opinion: You Can’t Actually Avoid Burnout. Nov 20, 2023

Leaders that want to stay motivated need to learn how to deal with burnout when it comes. Instead of ignoring a looming crisis, learn to accept that stress is often a normal part of life. Take steps to safeguard your emotional, mental, and physical health.

Your choice to honor burnout when it shows ...

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I used to be afraid of networking events... Nov 16, 2023

My first experience with networking was when I was a wedding planner at a hotel. And you guys - I was so scared of networking with business professionals! 😱 I know, shocker, right?

I think I felt like I didn’t belong in the room because I was just an event planner and not a super smart business perso...

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Is the money worth selling out your values? Nov 13, 2023

We all bring some sort of value to the table, no matter where we are or what title we have. But, when you don’t know that you have value to offer, you don’t use it intentionally or authentically.

And if you’re not sure what your values are, you’ll be easily swayed by shiny objects. Like money.

I’ve w...

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Dear Leader: Your Calling Isn’t What You Think It Is… Nov 07, 2023

Your calling isn't some super spiritual thing that always fits into your passions or purpose. Whatever you find for your hands to do is your calling. Sometimes your job or profession is for a season. It could be for a lifetime. Maybe it lines up with your passion and purpose. Often it doesn't.

We pu...

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Connections are Worth the Risk Oct 06, 2023

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...

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3 Characteristics of Authentic Leaders Sep 22, 2023

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,...

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How to Become a Resilient Multi-Dimensional Leader Aug 11, 2023

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...

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RAYMA Team™ Voted Best Women-Owned Corporate Coaching Company 2023 - Midwest-USA by Acquisition International Aug 01, 2023

July 19th, 2023

United Kingdom, 2023 – Acquisition International Magazine has announced the winners of the eighth Influential Businesswoman Awards.

Yet again this year, we are here to recognize and shine a light upon women who are a driving force for innovation, change, and empowerment. From int

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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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