The definition of inspiration according to Webster’s dictionary is: something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create: a force or influence that inspires someone. To share stories, subscribe to blogs or discussions, see our list of links and resources below:
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#IAEE_WLF Tip: It is important to maintain confidence and believe that the rocky journey is worth it, because the world needs your impact.
#IAEE_WLF Tip: Power is all about the ability to truly influence people and make an impact in their lives.
#IAEE_WLF Tip: Your most challenging relationships – be it clients, employees, friends or family – are an invitation for personal growth.
#IAEE_WLF Tip: Cultivate relationships with people you respect and admire by finding a commonality — a support network is also key to success.
#IAEE_WLF Tip: Don’t avoid confrontation and conflict. Just be strategic about how you manage it.
#IAEE_WLF Tip: Learn how to express your value and to quantify your value as a positive to the bottom line of your organization.
Whether you are looking for parenting tips, wellness or relationship advice, check out these blogs of some of our past WLF speakers:
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Anna Akbari, Ph.D. Sociologist, Entrepreneur, Innovation Consultant, and Writer |
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Emilie Aries Founder & CEO of Bossed Up |
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Cortney Baker, Ed.D. CEO, Baker Management Group, LLC |
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Megan Bearce, M.A., LMFT Megan Bearce, LMFT, LLC |
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Anne Bonney Speaker, Author, and Podcaster, Different Shoe Enterprises, LLC |
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Valorie Burton Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Life Coach |
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Linda Byars Swindling, JD, CSP Speaker, Author – High Impact Communication and Negotiation |
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Colette Carlson, CSP, CPAE President, Speaker Your Truth, Inc. |
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Christine Cashen Speaker |
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Jess Ekstrom CEO/Founder of Headbands of Hope |
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Liz Fosslien Head of Content, Humu |
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Amy E. Gallo Thought Leader, Author, Speaker Amy E. Gallo Consulting, Inc. |
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Deborah Gardner, CMP Author, Speaker & Competitive Performance Expert DG International |
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Erica Gellerman Consultant, Strategist and Writer |
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Tamara Ghandour Innovator, Business Owner, Change Leader, LaunchStreet |
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Tia Graham Founder, Arrive at Happy |
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Risha Grant CEO/Founder of Risha Grant LLC |
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Christine Hassler Left her successful job as a Hollywood agent at 25 to pursue a life she could be passionate about. |
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Emily Holthaus Managing Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Nonprofit HR |
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Karin Hurt Founder & CEO Let’s Grow Leaders LLC |
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Alyson Van Hooser Author, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Developer Van Hooser Associates, Inc. |
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Claudia St John, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Founder and President of Affinity HR Group, Inc. |
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Ginger Johnson Expert Connector, Author, Coach, Ginger Johnson, LLC |
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Amy Jen-Su Co-founder of Paravis Partners |
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Joanna Lohman Former Member of US Women’s National Soccer Team, Human Rights Activist & LGBTQ Adversity Speaker |
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Julia Landauer NASCAR Racer, Entrepreneur, and Speaker Julia Landauer Racing, LLC |
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Sarita Maybin International Speaker and Communication Expert |
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Cindy McGovern, Ph.D. CEO, Orange Leaf Consulting The 1st Lady of Sales |
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Jo Miller Founding Editor, Be Leaderly CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching, Inc |
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Muriel Maignan Wilkins Co-founder of Paravis Partners |
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Jennifer Mueller, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Author |
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Dr Romie Mushtaq, MD, ABIHM President of Dr. Romie Wellness & Omnimedia and Chief Wellness Officer, Evolution Hospitality |
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Betsy Myers Speaker, Author, Public Servant, Mentor, Advocate |
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Jay Newton Small Author, Journalist, Speaker |
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Dee O’Neill, M.S., LPC Head of Corporate and Executive Solutions Brain Performance Institute at the Center for BrainHealth® |
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Debbie Peterson President and Keynote Speaker, Getting to Clarity, LLC |
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Amber Rae Speaker & Author |
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Mandy Rennehan Blue-Collar CEO & Founder of Freshco.ca Freshco Retail Maintenance, Inc. |
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Gina Rudan Author, Thought Leader |
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Shelley Row, P.E. International Speaker, Professional Engineer, Leadership Expert…and Recovering Over-Thinker |
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Claire Shipman Regular contributor to “Good Morning America” and other national broadcasts for ABC News. |
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Debi Silber Leadership, Health and Mindset Motivational Speaker, Author, Consultant and Coach |
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Yvette R. Simpson, Esq., MBA Founder and CEO of Yvette Simpson, LLC, Executive Strategist, Consultant and Media Contributor |
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SpeakerSue Blends her authentic, passionate, energetic style with cutting-edge content and constant field research. |
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Sherron Washington Founder/CEO of P3 Solutions, Marcom Expert, Speaker, Trainer, Author |
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Penny Zenker CEO, Author and Focusologist Smart Moves Coaching |