April 2015
Leading Women book review by Dr. Nancy O’Reilly
“The bull’s-eye that we women must learn to hit consistently is the true Self.” ~Sandra Walston, The Courage Expert When an empowering woman and advocate for women ask another author to participate in contributing a chapter to her book, you want shout with joy, and I did. What a compliment and an honor. This is why I am
Keynote for Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce
April 22, 2015 keynote luncheon for the downtown Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. “We will know that we have achieved equality when women are noted and praised for their unique brand of steadfast courage.” – Sandra Ford Walston, The Courage Expert. Thank you for your inspirational talk at today’s Downtown Luncheon, Sandra! Also, a huge thank you to our
What is Everyday Courage?
“Unfortunately, most people mistakenly equate courage with perilous situations requiring feats of heroic bravery. This view fails to recognize the everyday courage required to explore new ideas, create innovative businesses, break from consensus, transcend rejection, keep the faith or take the initiative.” From FACE IT! 12 Courageous Actions that Bring Success at Work and Beyond
Courageous Leadership—a Lifestyle Choice
Courage leadership is a lifestyle choice. Ask yourself: “Why would I want to exhibit the efficiency that courageous leadership enables?” You will discover that there is a direct correlation between your “courage quotient” and your “success quotient.” When you begin to live in the present you can recognize when you are selling your soul. For example, people assume that
Personal Stories
“We seek mirrors of what we determine to be the essence of our personal life stories, such as ‘I am unworthy of success.’ We live and die in the mirrors we create for ourselves on our journeys.” COURAGE The Heart and Spirit of Every Woman/Reclaiming the Forgotten Virtue
Speaking from the Heart–That’s Courage!
Recently, a man wrote to me: “I have noticed that when I speak from my heart and not just from my head, the message gets through more clearly and with more effect. I usually don’t say anything unless I feel moved to do so. Sometimes this works well, but other times I do have the regret that I didn’t speak