Women's Magazine Edition 1

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE ISSUE 01 / JULY 2021 June Chambliss Brenda Sawyer La Donya Yvette Beverly Johnson Kimberly A. Guess A Successful Coach Her Inspirational Story A Creator of Success Her Vision of Success Her Powerful Story

Women’s Magazine July 2021 A Woman After The Heart Of God Brenda Sawyer was born and raised in New Brenda’s faith is not based off of trendy religious rituals, but on York City and currently resides in her daily relationship with the one true and living God. She Philadelphia, PA. She is a Woman after the focuses on having a daily relationship with God to help her gain heart of God who has a strong spiritual clarity, guidance and direction for her life. foundation and believes that she can do all things through Christ who strengthens her. Brenda says that the one thing you never want to miss, is God’s direction for your life, because following your own direction you As a young child, Brenda always had a can easily steer you off course. passion for teaching and imparting knowledge. When you trust God to order and ordain your steps, you will always be headed in the direction where He wants you to go. The After graduating from Hunter College with a Bible says in Psalm 37:23, “The steps of a good man are ordered dual major in Psychology and Early Childhood by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Education, Brenda taught elementary school for twenty-six years for the School District of Sometimes you may feel like going your own way, but when God Philadelphia. is directing your steps, you can always trust and depend on His divine direction and not your own. Seeing how the school system was rapidly changing, Brenda decided to make a few Brenda Sawyer changes of her own and retired from her teaching career. Today, Brenda holds a second Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Cabrini College and is the published Author of Encouraging Words For The Mind, Spirit And Soul, a collection of devotions taken from GIRLS WALKING WITH INTEGRITY EMPOWERING FOR DESTINY (GWWI)®️ where she is also the Founder and CEO. (GWWI)®️ is a Ministry that equips Christian Women with strategies to move from pain to purpose by encouraging, empowering and transforming their lives through Biblical principles and teaching. Brenda has also Co-Authored Anthologies along with various other book collaborations. Her main purpose for writing Encouraging Words For The Mind, Spirit And Soul is to inspire and encourage your daily walk with Christ. While writing this book, Brenda found that the encouraging words were literally “jumping off of the page” to inspire her as well. Woman is a Super Power

Women’s Magazine July 2021 This is why Brenda chooses to follow the heart of God, because she knows that she has been bought with a price and she can do nothing in her own strength. It is the strength of God in her life that keeps her strong. One of Brenda’s favorite Scriptures is “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.” (Ephesians 6:10) Brenda uses her book accompanied with the Bible, as a study tool which encourages her to search the Scriptures and deeply study to learn the Word of God for herself. (2 Timothy 2:15) Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/brendasawyer.58 https://www.instagram.com/brendasawyerencourages Website: https://brendasencouragingwords.com Social Media Woman is a Super Power

Women’s Magazine July 2021 Beverly Johnson Her Vision of Success She has become a contributor to Swagher Magazine as their resident health Beverly K. Johnson is a health and wellness coach. She has also provided content to Sheen and Bronze and wellness advocate and Magazines, respectfully. Earlier this year, Ms. Johnson was recognized by motivational life coach who Kish Magazine as one of “Top 30 Women on the Rise” in Huntsville, AL. partners with her clients to develop strategies to demolish In addition to being an Army veteran, Ms. Johnson holds a bachelor’s old habits and embrace a degree in Accounting from Alabama A&M University and a master’s degree healthy, whole lifestyle. in Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Florida Institute of Technology. She currently resides in Huntsville, Ms. Johnson is an elite trainer Alabama. and nutrition coach with over a decade of experience in the Social Media Handles: fitness industry. Website: www.beverlykjohnson.com GenFit is a community of Email: [email protected] women who recognize the LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverlykjohnson/ need to reclaim their lives and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genfitness2015 are emotionally ready to do the Instagram: www.instagram.com/bevkjohnson work. Beverly Johnson She named her new Life and Body Transformations motivational fitness business 256.457.9126 Genesys Fitness because it www.beverlykjohnson.com signified a rebirth for the often “forgotten” woman: the Woman is a Super Power divorce’, caretaker and empty- nester. GenFit believes self-care takes priority over caring for others because it is in caring for ourselves that we make the best caregivers. We believe that by helping women rediscover who they are after suffering a loss, she will be empowered to become her ideal self – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Recognized as an Elite Trainer, Ms. Johnson has specialties in nutrition coaching, senior aging fitness, and dance fitness.

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Women’s Magazine July 2021 June Chambliss • Greater A Successful Coach understandings into women-normed This is that person who leadership taken from started with a simple women’s experiences thought which turned into a and natural proclivities. passion and now has become a reality. • Reshape expectations about female June Chambliss is the leadership that may CEO & Founder of Women reform the overall Who Matter Too a NPO understanding of dedicated to the leadership models. advancement of women …women who operate in • Serve as a change senior level leadership agent for gender positions and women who equality. are in the transitions of life. Working in the field of Born in Benton Harbor, MI leadership for more to parents Owen and Cleo than 20 years in the Hickman…June, at a young nonprofit and faith- age recognized natural based sectors, June has tendencies in her character served as Board of and personality that she Director Member and now understands were Board Chair; has natural leadership worked in Christian tendencies which would Education, Leadership provide opportunity many Development, Senior times over to exercise her Advisement, and Life problem-solving skills for the Skills Advancement. benefit of others…at a young age. She currently serves as a Board of Directors With a natural dexterity for leadership, women’s leadership and specifically women’s member and Advisory leadership, June has gone on leadership development. Board member. to receive her education in the field…her bachelor’s in June’s research has led to new insights which makes her a organizational leadership, firm believer that, when it comes to women leaders, there is her Master’s in Christian a gap in the literature relevant to leadership theories for Ministry and Leadership and women. presently pursuing a PhD in Counseling and Human June has embarked upon the resolute journey to conduct an Services with a specialization empirical research study in hopes of adding to the body of in Nonprofit Management knowledge on women’s leadership and innovative insights and Leadership. about new-found leadership theories for women with the following possibilities: June is a scholarly researcher who has spent the past six years studying female leadership and many other aspects of leadership such as conflict avoidant leadership, gender and… Woman is a Super Power

Women’s Magazine July 2021 June Chambliss is a speaker with global impact, life coach, thought partner, and educator in leadership development. Her signature talk “Leading Others from Your Dysfunction” has received acclaimed reviews from varied audiences. June has developed the Next Level Leadership Development Course for Women Leaders, an online learning platform which teaches women leaders how to grow as a leader and in their personal lives while they have the influence. June’s upcoming book ”Leading from Dysfunction” scheduled for release fall of 2021, is a critical piece to leadership in a time when we are experiencing a crisis in our leadership. The book explains leadership development as non-linear and expounds on the aspects of human capital and social capital as growth points to over come the state of leadership in today’s world. June Chambliss is an ordained minister of the Gospel. She received her seminary training from the Biola Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California. She currently serves as Executive Pastor of the Transformation Church IE in Chino, CA. MEMBERSHIPS International Society of Female Professionals International Leadership Association Network of Evangelical Women in Ministry National Organization for Human Services. Woman is a Super Power

Women’s Magazine July 2021 La Donya Yvette A Creator of Success La Donya Yvette is a mother of four daughters and whose fascination with butterflies as a young girl transformed her into a powerful influential woman who was born to inspire and motivate others. Her story is proof that no matter your circumstance you can create the life you desire, deserve, and love. She is a woman of purpose with a vision and your personal PowHERologist. With her extensive background in Hospital Administration and La Donya is the Founder and CEO of iWIN Global expertise in inspiration and confidence, she has helped many (Influential Women Inspire Network), an women improve their interpersonal skills to further their personal inspirational movement all about G.I.R.L. lives and careers. With experience in group and in-person coaching, PowHER (Gladiators Inspire Remarkable Ladies), she focuses on her passion of transforming the lives of women and and Living An Inspired Life. She is a Published girls one inspiration at a time. Author of four books, the #1 Leading Authority to Living An Inspired Life, Global Influencer, Inspirational Speaker, PowHER U.P. Mastermind Confidence Coach, Certified Life Coach, Certified Dreamsteerer Academe’ Instructor, Contributing Writer for Next Generation Speakers Magazine, MizCEO Magazine for the Entrepreneurial Woman, Entrepreneur Platform Magazine, and The Breathe Magazine, and is also the creator of Butterfly Beauty Blog. She is also your Voice of Inspiration. She has been featured in Sheen and SwagHer Magazines and is also the Cover Feature in Next Generation Speakers Magazine March 2021 Edition and MizCEO Magazine August 2019 Edition. Her message is simple: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life. You Most people know her as a charismatic woman definitely CAN have it all by Living An Inspired Life! of God who lives by the Golden Rule and Honoring Humanity, and who seeks to live a “A confident woman is an empowered woman legacy with an extraordinary message of humbled by Grace.” – La Donya Yvette mindset prosperity. Contact info: Likewise, her dream and passion are to Website: www.iwinglobalinc.com (iWIN Global - Influential empower women and girls all over the nations Women Inspire Network) through her iWIN Global G.I.R.L. PowHER Email: [email protected] movement and initiative. https://iwinglobalinc.com/g-i-r-l-powher (G.I.R.L. PowHER - Gladiators Inspire Remarkable Ladies) _______________________________________ www.Transformedfaith.blogspot.com (Butterfly Beauty Blog) Woman is a Super Power



Women’s Magazine July 2021 Kimberly A. Guess Her Powerful Story I am Kimberly Award Winning Two Time Best-Selling I am the creative director & host of this AMAZING Author, Inspirational Speaker, CEO, Founder, & President SHOW. Join me as I sit down with prominent women of Nu Vizion Foundation 4 Lyfe,The Show Up Queen entrepreneurs in any industry to discusses their brand, Entrepreneur Academy, Co-Founder of Nu Vizion their movement, the women that they are today. TeleVizion, & Ceo of Nu Vizion Travelz. I acknowledge that God has called me to help and serve NU VIZION started as a non-profit to help kids that were his ppl. I release ALL negative connotations and mindset ORPHANED BY HIV-AIDS, Domestic Violence & Gun about money. I acknowledge Money is a tool Violence but God had other plans. CHECK OUT MY SHOW ON: It's now Changing lives around the world. Having a better understanding of my purpose in my life Preach The Word Worldwide Network, Anchor, experience, I know how to stand strong when storms YouTube, Facebook, & Spotify. began to rise. Always reminding myself that I am stronger than my circumstances. I learned to allow GOD to give me the strength & boldness that you see today. Special Thanks to all my believers & non-believers for that is the Icing that sparkles all over the woman that I am today. I Am Kimberly A Guess The Show-Up Queen.​ The Woman I Am Today is a podcast style tv show that I created based off my chapter in the Best Selling Book Healing Toxic Habits. Woman is a Super Power

Women’s Magazine July 2021 Kimberly’s Message; YOU KNOW, SOMETIMES WE CAN GET SO CAUGHT UP IN OUR PLANS AND BE SO FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE THAT WE TEND TO NEGLECT OR FORGET THE PRESENT. AGE OLD WISDOM, RELIGION AND MANY LIFE POEMS TEACH THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVING IN THE PRESENT. TO LIVE FOR TODAY AND REALLY MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY PASSING MOMENT.​GRASPING EVERY MINUTE AND MOMENT AND LIVING IT AS IF IT WERE OUR LAST REALLY IS THE WAY TO LIVING A FULLY REWARDING LIFE. ENJOY EACH PRECIOUS SECOND AND APPRECIATE EVERYTHING LIFE AND THIS WORLD HAS TO OFFER.LEARN TO LIVE FOR TODAY BECAUSE LIFE IS SHORT AND TIME IS WORTH SO MUCH MORE THAN GOLD. UNKNOWNTESTIMONIALI​ AM A YOUNG LADY ON A MISSION TO FULFILL THE PLAN THAT GOD HAS FOR ME. I AM NOT PERFECT BUT I DO UNDERSTAND THAT WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES BUT GOD LOOKS BEYOND, SO THERE IS NO FAILURE IN GOD. HE IS NEVER SURPRISED OF THE MISTAKES WE MAKE FOR HE KNEW OUR JOURNEY LONG BEFORE WE DID. I AM A SINGER WHO IS VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT THE GIFT THAT GOD HAS GIVEN ME AND I INTEND TO SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD, WHEN GIVEN THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY AT THE RIGHT TIME. AND WHEN I DO SHARE MY GIFT I HOPE TO BE A BLESSING TO SOMEONE EVEN IF IT IS ONLY ONE PERSON, I HOPE TO CHANGE THEIR LIFE FOREVER. Woman is a Super Power

Women’s Magazine July 2021 The Importance of Coaching in the Workplace Coaching enables leaders to deal with the unknown.The A Brief Look at the Types and StylesTwo prominent workplace is a dynamic environment, characterized by types of workplace coaching are executive coaching and turnover and volatile market forces. team coaching. The beauty of coaching is that leaders do not need to Executive coaching is a helping relationship between a know everything in order to be effective; instead, they consultant and a client with managerial authority and need to know how to empower those around them. responsibility in an organization (Kilburg, 1996). Coaching can be contrasted with a “command and Executive coaching occurs for many reasons, including control” leadership style (Grant, 2017). A command- integration into a new role, performance issues, or and-control leader is highly directive, decides without consultation on strategy. It is often performed by an consultation, rewards performance, and punishes external coach. failure (Wheatley, 1997). Team coaching is a coaching engagement with an entire Command and control can be effective in some team, to help team members coordinate efforts and use situations; for instance, when the task at hand is well their resources more effectively (Traylor, Stahr, & Salas, defined or the organization is small enough that 2020). Team coaching often occurs internally, with the micromanaging is possible. team leader adopting a coaching leadership style.Herminia Ibarra and Anne Scoular explain the Another approach is needed when tasks are ambiguous different coaching styles in their 2019 article “The and teams are too large to control.Coaching allows the Leader as Coach. leader to elicit the strengths and knowledge of the people they are leading. ” They spotlight four different coaching styles:Directive coaching is akin to mentoring, when a manager with This frees leaders to focus on the big picture, prevents years of experience tells a younger employee what to micromanaging, and gives employees the opportunity do. to prove their competency. This style comes easily to many managers. Woman is a Super Power