For me, it’s all about finding ways that I can add value to my network through access to opportunity, helping them make beneficial connections, or helping them solve a problem – many times before they even realized they had a problem.
can have more control over our supply chains, expand our markets and form valuable global collaborations, and this helps all of us to build our global networks and presence.
For me, it’s all about finding ways that I can add value to my network through access to opportunity, helping them make beneficial connections, or helping them solve a problem – many times before they even realized they had a problem. These fundamental principles which allowed me to not only build, but to maintain a global presence.
PGMAG: We know that ‘Agriculture’ is very close to your heart, and you have
been actively involved in the development of sustainable future for famers in your area. Please share some light on this topic (Agri-Tech).
LM: There won’t be another investment in any industry or sector which will make sense
if we can’t feed ourselves. As we are urban sprawling ourselves out of food security, we must find new models for production which will allow us to improve efficiency, quality, and yield, while producing more food on less land and with less physical manpower.
Integrating techniques for precision agriculture, technology (real-time machine learning, drones, microchips, etc.) and understanding how the way we farm can positively or negatively impact the environment are critical elements to a strong and robust agricultural future capable of feeding our burgeoning global population.
Having grown up on a farm in central Pennsylvania and starting my career with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, no matter where I live and work in the world, agriculture is one of my priorities of focus. Creating new models for production,
Having grown up on a farm in central Pennsylvania and starting my career with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, no matter where I live and work in the world, agriculture is one of my priorities of focus.
increasing yield and nutritional value, and integrating technology to allow for enhanced quality, efficiency and profitability allows me to have a direct hand in an industry that is singularly responsible for our collective survival. It is said that the Stone Age didn’t end because we ran out of stones…it ended because of progress. This same comparison applies to agriculture. We can’t allow progress to circle around agriculture, we must ensure that progress accelerates agriculture, allowing our global population to have access to fresh, nutritious food, making the U.N. Sustainable Development Goal’s “Zero Hunger” goal a reality for everyone, from the most complex nations to the developing nations.
PGMAG: As a global leader, how has the pandemic affected the Agricultural industry, and are some of the steps needed to mitigate the damages caused by the global shift?
LM: COVID has shown us that we need to take a serious look at the agricultural industry and how we can expand efficiency and productivity, while mitigating our carbon footprint. Farmers, particularly in American, are often at the mercy of large processors/ packers and logistics providers to move product along the supply chain, from farm to supermarket shelf. With our critical labour shortage, a scarcity of truck drivers and
essential logistical providers, and our growing dependence on major multinational processors and cooperatives, challenges precipitated by the COVID pandemic meant that, in many times and geographical locales, we no longer had the surety of supply.
To mitigate the risk associated with both the apparent and unexpected societal and environmental stressors on our agricultural industry, we must reimagine our legacy business models for production, creating models that give us greater control over the industry from farm to fork – conception to consumption, while refining our production methods to allowing us to produce more with less while minimizing –and in many cases, positively impacting our environmental footprint. Envisioning and introducing these new models for agricultural production is a personal priority of mine, and I am committed to doing this here in the United States and in the regions of the world which will serve as the bread baskets of the future, such as Africa. Recognizing our
vulnerability to food insecurity, we have no choice but to do things differently, if we expect different results. Innovation rarely comes from inside an industry, so modernizing, accelerating, and incorporating the technology into agriculture will require innovative and out-of-the-box concepts, and that will require us across the agricultural supply chain to be collaborative, cooperative, and conscious.
PGMAG: What is your message for world leaders?
LM: You are leading people and economies at one of the most pivotal moments in history, when mankind stands on the precipice of global acceleration or systemic collapse,
societally, environmentally, and economically. Decisions made today will not only affect nations and constituencies in the short-term but will determine our long-term health and prosperity. Lead with a mind toward sustainable development, as we have a responsibility to leave this planet better than we found it. Prioritize education, as access to education is not only a basic human right, but necessary for future generations to have the knowledge and resources to be able to guide us forward into a future revolution and progress. In the enduring words of Franklin D. Roosevelt, “we have done a horrible job of preparing the future for the youth, so we must prepare the youth for the future”.
PGMAG: Considering that the future rest on the shoulders of our youth. As a leader, what could be put in place to support the young people to become ‘positive players’ in the development of sustainable future for all?
LM: It is important that our youth recognize the challenges that we are facing on the planet, environmentally, socially and in business and industry, but it’s not simply enough to recognize these challenges, we must give them the resources, education, and the freedom to contribute to businesses with their forward-thinking perspectives, weaving these perspectives – ideas, processes, and innovations into our business models.
The United Nations has given us a gift in the form of the Sustainable Development Goals, which is a phenomenal framework for the future. As important as reading and the STEM courses are to our education, I believe that the SDGs should be a mandatory part of our academic curriculums, taught with increasing degrees of
complexity as the students advance from primary to secondary levels of schooling. Our youth won’t fully understand their responsibility to be the changemakers of the future unless they are given the tools and thought-processes necessary for them to be the solution.
PGMAG: What were the top three books that changed your life?
LM: I am a huge reader, and there are so many books that I love and reread frequently, but three that come to mind – all of which have given me passages that I carry with me as motivators and reminders are: Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!, by Robert H. Schuller; The Traveler’s Gift, by Andy Andrews; and, Make Your Bed, by Admiral William H. McRaven
PGMAG: We are honoured to know that you will be speaking at the next Powerhouse Global Summit taking place in London next May. What should our delegates expect from your involvement?
LM: I am truly looking forward to joining this esteemed group of global business leaders, investors, philanthropists and thought leaders who will come together to explore strategies for transformation. I spend a great deal of time working with clients to help them take apart their existing business models, reassembling them in a way that will make them adaptable, sustainable, and profitable for the future. I look forward to sharing my thoughts, strategies, and concepts for business acceleration as we move forward in this transformational future.
PGMAG: What are some of the keys to building a sustainable business?
LM: Businesses which will be the vanguards of the future must make a commitment to prioritize more responsible operational performance, a commitment to the SDGs, have a full line-of-sight of their supply chains, and prioritize community outreach and a strong platform for corporate social responsibility (CSR). In our hyperconnected world, where people have the ability
to compare businesses and their impact and institutional conscience, stakeholders, employees, and consumers are demanding that companies conduct business in a more responsible and impactful manner. As consumers are increasingly more aware of their environmental and social footprint, they seek brands and products that align with these values. Nearly 60% of consumers say they will adjust their brand loyalty according to a brand’s commitment and vision for sustainable impact. Businesses should prioritize impact to one or two of the SDGs, the ones where they can make the greatest impact and, thus, realize quantifiable results to both the planet and their profits.
PGMAG: What would you say to your younger self?
LM: Courage is the antivenom to regret. Live your life being brave enough to take risks and don’t be afraid to fail. Failure is one of the necessary steppingstones of life. Sometimes the end is bitter and sometimes it’s sweet, but each conclusion you reach will leave
you stronger than you were at inception. If you make a mess of today, forgive yourself and start fresh with the sunrise. Never stop learning, as we are only afraid of what we don’t understand. Life never stops teaching so we should never stop learning.
Always look for ways to add value to others, for that is how you build a network of extraordinary individuals and enduring friendships. Not everyone will like you, and you can’t control anyone’s thoughts or actions except your own. You can be the most fragrant, beautiful rose and not everyone will like roses. Most importantly, never give up. Solutions to some of the most extraordinary problems appear when you least expect it, so play attention. Don’t waste time worrying about yesterday. There is a saying that there is a reason the windshield is bigger than the rear-view mirror…there’s only so much you can do with what’s behind you, but a whole world of opportunity lies in front of you.
PGMAG: Finally, how important is global collaboration in staying relevant in the marketplace?
LM: Collaboration is the key to the future. It can no longer be us against each other, it MUST be us together for a solution. It is only through collaboration and competitive collaboration that businesses, governments, and our society will achieve longevity, sustainability, and success.
PGMAG: Thank you for your time – much appreciated.
LM: It’s my pleasure! Looking forward to seeing you at the Powerhouse Global Summit next May in London!
PGMAG: Please share your links with us.
LM: www.phoenixglobal.us
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You
are
uniquely designed to win
’Determination is the key to winning in life.’’
— BY ANITA DUCKWORTH-BRADSHAW
Life is a teacher and those who are courageous enough will win most of the battles it presents. When I began my leadership journey at an early age, there where all sorts of discouragement and fear, but I kept working on my desire to make a difference in the world. I want to talk about the total woman – who is she?
The total woman is one who understood her mission in life. She is a woman who has been through the storms and fire but refused to give up on her dreams. This woman is a woman with a ‘resilient’’ Spirit.
When I started by entrepreneurial journey just over 14 years ago, I didn’t have much support, but I had faith in me and coupled with God’s blessings, I was able to become this change agent. Being resilient comes in several ways – only the determine wins. During those challenged times of starting out as a new business owner, didn’t know what to expect and money was tight, but the future I saw in my mind kept pulling me forward.
“You have to see the future finished in advance.” –
Jim Rohn
During those dark days, what compelled me to keep pushing forward was my desire to be a difference maker in the lives of others. I simply didn’t want to settle with the rest – I dared to be my own person. One of the things that helped me was my personal vision – every leader should have this. In a world where too many people are trying to be like every other person rather than staying true to their purpose, I will suggest these few keys to anyone who desire to be a change maker in the world – no matter where you may be.
1. Discover who you are.
2. Have a personal mission statement
3. Set goals and keep reviewing them as you travel on your life journey
4. Ask for help
5. Celebrate your wins and learn from your shortfalls.
Most women struggle through life because they lack support in this area – I was once there. Depending on others to meet your needs is one of the most frustrating experience to have a woman.
These are some of the teachings that I have been taught as a person and as an entrepreneur. Going back to the total woman and what makes her different. We will look at a few important aspects of her and how you too can become more than you already are.
1. Economic power – it takes resilient to stay relevant in today’s world. One of the things that I have discovered is the need for women to be economically empowered. Most women struggle through life because they lack support in this area – I was once there. Depending on others to meet your needs is one of the most frustrating experience to have a woman. Because
we are gives and nurturers, it’s important that we earn our own money in order to have a voice in the corridors of decision making.
2. Health and wellness – you are all that is and if you don’t take care of you, no one will. A woman can be everything and do all things even when she is completely tired –she just wants to ensure that everyone else is ok. Unfortunately, so many women have become victims of illness because of lack of rest and proper selfcare – I was once there.
3. Relationship – to be able to function effectively in any
relationship, a woman must first have a relationship with herself. She must understand her strength, weaknesses and challenges. By knowing who you are, it becomes easy for you to relate with others without feeling less than the other person in your life.
In order to achieve the abovementioned points, these are a few keys to consider:
1. Set goals – know what you want out of life.
2. Have a vision – ensure you are not moving in a different direction from what you saw before you began your journey.
3. Have a support group – it’s very important to surround yourself with mentors and teachers
4. Personal development –keep working on yourself and your gifts.
5. Don’t settle for less than you are worth – ensure you are happy with the offer on the table.
6. Believe in yourself – decide each morning to be the best version of yourself.
In conclusion, it takes courage and faith to become all that you desire to become. Never for one day doubt your ability to win the battles of life – If Ican become this, you too can.
Until soon.
Lady Anita Chioma DuckworthBradshaw is an Award winning Global Impact Leader, Best Selling Author, Change Agent, Life Coach, and the Creator of the Powerhouse Global Brand (Powerhouse Global Magazine, Powerhouse Global Awards and Powerhouse
Global Conferences). Her eye for beauty, her talent for design, and her imaginative and creative skills have led her to build a global social media platform that helps further her social work. Culminating in an elegant and most sophisticated publication that serves humanity and shares their stories, she’s managed to create a world where to feature women and men alike. Her brilliant use of social media allows her to vastly influences the masses. With a distribution reach of 73 countries from around the world Lady Anita helps feed minds and touch souls.
Providing basic education for children, designing skills acquisition programs for women, and fostering social skills for youngsters, feeding over 1000 children and supporting more than 1000 women through her work within her foundation since the inception in 2016. Lady Anita is a true embodiment of a servant leader. She has created a platform for men and women alike from all spheres of life to showcase their brilliance. A place leaders have come to love. Through online presence she gives hope to many people
– especially women.
Her own personal struggles gave birth to her purpose. Having grown up in Africa, she understands first hand, the importance of supporting others and helping provide ways to have life’s basic needs met. She found a solution and therefore, created her foundation Powerful Global Women Foundation (PGWF) in 2016 in Nigeria and subsequently, her most radiant Powerhouse Global Magazine publications. She lives by her motto of: Transforming Lives –one person at a time. Utilizing her voice, she addresses pressing issues and topics related to her work. Topics such as: Global Visibility; Your Voice. Your Power; Reposition for change;The Leading Leader; Risk to Reward; Healing From Within; The Road To Discovery and others.
…be a girl with a mind…. a woman with attitude…and a lady with class…says Inderjit, a career diplomat, an author, a practicing emotional intelligence and social cognition expert, who despite his intense professional obligations is constantly on the path of rediscovering himself and the myths & mysteries surrounding him….
She chooses to live by choice, not by chance; to make changes, not excuses; to be motivated, not manipulated; to be useful, not used; to excel, not to compete; she chooses self-esteem, not selfpity; she chooses to listen to her inner voice, not the random opinion of others.
Her soul is fierce, her heart is brave, her mind is strong. To me, she is a Woman – a Woman of Substance!
I am everything but a male chauvinist. A woman, as perceived and defined by me above, is true to my convictions. Male chauvinism is an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex - a male who patronizes, disparages, or otherwise denigrates females in the belief that they are inferior to males and thus deserving of less than equal treatment or benefits, thus nurturing the fixed attitude of male superiority that men are superior than women in terms of ability, intelligence etc. What rubbish!
— BY INDERJIT SINGH
MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS
This book written by an American author and relationship counselor John Gray, states that most common relationship problems between men and women are a result of fundamental psychological differences between the sexes, which he exemplifies by means of its eponymous metaphor: that men and women are from distinct planets - men from Mars and women from Venus, and that each sex is acclimated to its own planet's society and customs, but not to those of the other. The book further asserts that each sex can be understood in terms of distinct ways they respond to stress and stressful situations. However, the book had its own share of praise and criticism.
Not challenging the validity or the authenticity of the above concept and views, let us face it, we men and women have to co-exist on the planet earth. So, I ask, why not “live”, and not
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woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.
Women are more concentrated on quality relationships than on competence and goals. When women get stressed, they share their problems with their girlfriends and keep talking about it to find solutions. A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.
Women and men often get frustrated with each other because they see many issues completely differently. However, there are several scientific reasons why male and female perceptions are different. There are even differences between male and female brains. One of the most significant differences between male and female brains is that females’ brain has more connections between the right and left halves which makes them more versatile in the thinking processes and
hence superior communicators, while men typically only use the left side. Because of this, women are able to feel connected to others more easily. A strong woman will always turn pain into power.
A recent discovery is that women actually have more rods and cones in their eyes than men. This allows women to see more detail, which partially explains when men see a room
clean, women see complete filth. Men simply aren’t able to see dust and finer particles as easily as women, and therefore are unaware of its presence. But this logic of men doesn’t always hold. Try it!
Because women are more in touch with their feelings, and more adept at communication, women are more likely to want to discuss problems and issues in-depth while men
A strong woman will always turn pain into power.
generally deal with problems instantly and head-on. This can be illustrated by the different outlook that men and women typically have towards shopping. Although these are generalizations and not an absolute rule, women consider shopping in its social aspect to be savored and enjoyed. For men, shopping is more like an ordeal, and the sooner it’s over, the better.
Take a look at clothing, for example. For many women, clothing can become a major focal point in their daily life. Not only does their clothing have to fit within a certain style, many women are concerned with how their clothing accentuates or hides certain features. Women don’t only pay this attention to their clothes; they are also concerned with other women’s clothing, and how they look in relation to them. This is a world that most men are barely aware
of, if they know of it at all. Although there are exceptions, the average guy sees clothing as a necessity, either to escape the cold, heat, or to be able to enter businesses without being hassled.
Another major issue that has emerged is how the two genders live in the modern world is multitasking. According to the general perception, females are much better at multitasking than men. You probably know many women, especially those with busy schedules that do two or three things at the same time. Try to get a guy to talk to you when reading an email, or anything else he does routinely, and you are likely to get a response along the lines of, “hold on a minute”; and that minute can run into hours. This brings some truth to the cliché that men have one-track minds! While men are competitive in many areas within themselves, many women are in constant competition with each other on a more personal level. Both close friends, as well as random people passing by, are subject to stinging criticism for fashion blunders, as well
as any other number of issues. This is a harsh world that men are simply not exposed to, and once again, establishes that regardless of any other differences, physical and psychological, male and female perceptions are quite varied because they live in vastly different realities. Hence, to each their own!
Even in examining these few social differences, not to mention differences in how male and female brains operate, it is no wonder that male and female perception is so varied when it comes to relationships, and many other aspects of life. Whatever the reason for these differences, they can be a potential source of frustration in anyone’s life when you simply can’t understand the behaviors or thoughts of the opposite sex. However, perhaps these differences are what hold men and women together. As they say – opposites attract!
MY TAKE
Women have inhabited this world for as long as men have, but their stories of struggles and redemption are far more
Woman is the radiance of God. She is not a creature. She is the creator.
RUMI
poignant than that of any man. From the ancient times, women have struggled even for their basic rights in the rigid patriarchic societies, fighting misogynist attitudes to claim what is rightfully theirs. Situations for women definitely improved as the centuries passed by, but even today, women don’t have it easy. Not in the developing world, not even in the developed world.
To my mind woman is a synonym of sacrifice; woman is a companion to man, given by God. She is a partner in life, and a friend. Women are blessed with a kind heart, are a symbol of love, a bundle of affection and a pillar of strength.
God created woman as a beautiful tapestry of intense, inconceivable and extraordinary power to radiate and nurture love. She has an incredible and
miraculous power to heal with the warmth and aura of her multi-dimensional energy. High time that the world acknowledges what RUMI - a 13th-century Persian scholar, theologian, jurist, mystic saint, Sufi - the enlightened man had to say:
“Woman is the radiance of God. She is not a Creature. She is The Creator”.
ABOUT INDERJIT SINGH
Inderjit is an Aviation Consultant with the UN. He has served in senior level diplomatic positions in several
countries of Asia, South-East Asia, Middle-East, Africa and South America. He was the CEO of IGI Airport – the 16th busiest in the world. He is an MBA, followed by advanced management courses at “Henley-the Management College”, Oxford shire, UK and the University of California, Berkeley, USA. He can be reached at inderjit.singh@ aviationanalyst.net
INTERVIEW WITH:
RITESH AGGARWAL (RA)
PGMAG: Ritesh, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita
RA: Hi Lady Anita a real pleasure and honour to be invited to take part in this so thank you very much for the invitation.
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers
RA: I am 45 years old from Liverpool and married with 3 children, 2 daughters aged 17,14 and a son aged 8. I have worked as a dental surgeon in Sheffield for 22 years, however, I have a real passion for improving mental health for both individuals and organisations. This is why my business partner, Dr Danyal Akarca and I set up Psynergy Mental Health. We want to improve the way mental health is assessed so we can gain a better understanding and then suggest interventions that are specific to needs. Essentially a more personalised and precision medicine approach.
PGMAG: What are some of the measures needed to help those who are being challenged by mental illness?
RA: There are a number of things that need to be happening now! Funding needs to be directed in the right areas. Too many people are being
diagnosed with mental ill health but then must wait to receive the prescribed treatment. Waiting lists are at bursting point with the NHS under severe pressure due to the pandemic meaning a longer wait for treatment. This could be the difference between getting the right treatment in a timely manner and somebody reaching a crisis point or taking their own life. This needs to
change immediately.
Another major problem is the assessment process itself. It is generally quite quick and purely subjective from the patient’s and clinician’s perspective. This often results in a misdiagnosis and treatment is prescribed more in hope that it will work and lacks certainty. It’s a trial-and-error, one size fits all approach (and we are not all the same, so this blanket approach does not work) often resulting in patients being given tablets to hopefully solve the issue. It leads to protracted periods of treatment and patients start to lose hope as they are not seeing improvements. The assessment process needs to improve and become more detailed to gain a better understanding of the root cause of the illness. Once you understand, you can then start to implement strategies to improve your outcomes. This is something we are working hard on to address, change and improve.
PGMAG: Please tell us more about your business and how you support others to stay mentally healthy.
RA: Psynergy Mental Health
is centred around adopting a preventative approach towards mental health. Very much like dentistry. We hope that people will go for mental wellness checks every 6 months (according to need/ risk assessment) to make sure everything is ok even if they feel well. This way we can stay in tune with our mental health and help prevent it deteriorating towards mental illness. We are currently researching ways to add objectivity into the mental health assessment process by capturing data regarding cognitive function as well as carrying out readings of the brains’ electrical activity. These objective biomarkers have been well researched and evidenced to show that they are useful for understanding mental health in more detail. This is our core work, and we are researching this approach with the NHS. We hope to change the landscape of mental health assuming our research data proves to be valuable and impactful. Exciting times!
We have also developed some products for organisations to utilise to help improve
workplace mental health. We have developed a mental health strategy guidance tool that helps people understand mental health and various mental health conditions, recognise the signs and symptoms and also what to do if you or your colleagues are struggling. As well as this, it also helps organisations by providing guidance on policy writing in line with the HSE management standards as well as the new ISO45003 –Psychological health and safety at work, managing psychosocial risks in the workplace. Another product we are most excited about is our mental health and wellbeing survey developed for organisations helping them to understand their mental health and wellbeing culture in great detail. This survey is completed by all members of the workforce and the results are aggregated to give organisational-level scores in 5 key areas, Roles and demands, Workplace environment, Relationships, Support and Personal wellbeing. Gathering big data in real time like this is very difficult and somewhat cumbersome however, our software team
has developed an easy to use, digital platform that is mobile optimised. It is anonymised and provides everyone within the organisation a confidential, safe space environment to rate their workplace and provide their opinion. We have implemented it into several organisations, and they have found it very useful to benchmark their organisation and then to target their interventions and initiatives according the needs, which have been identified by the survey. That’s the key, its spending money wisely on interventions and initiatives specific to your needs. Without undertaking a proper assessment how do you know what you need? Our product does this for you. Another important thing it highlights is areas where you are doing well. We are always transfixed about the things that are not going well and wanting to fix them, but we never stop to congratulate ourselves on the things we are getting right- and believe me there are plenty of things organisations are getting right. Knowing this and seeing these results gives you more motivation to improve things to create that mentally healthy
workplace culture we all should be striving for.
PGMAG: As a leading professional in mental health, what are some the keys to staying mentally healthy?
RA: We neglect ourselves in so many ways – whether its poor nutrition or lack of exercise, not getting enough sleep to spending our days glued to screens. Think about our teeth again. We brush our teeth twice a day in the hope
Psynergy Mental Health is centred around adopting a preventative approach towards mental health. Very much like dentistry. We hope that people will go for mental wellness checks every 6 months (according to need/ risk assessment) to make sure everything is ok even if they feel well.
to prevent dental decay. Why do we not nurture our mind in this way? Having a morning and a night time routine is one
of the best ways to improving and maintaining good mental health. Instead of looking at social media first thing, practice mindfulness or even just some breath work. It may only be for 30-60 seconds, but this will start you off in the right way. Practice gratitude and journaling (each night write down 3 good achievements for that day and/or write down 3 good things in your life) this is a great way to help you be appreciative of all the good things in your life. Most of all be kind to yourself. Talk to yourself like you are your best friend. We are often hyper critical of ourselves, and this can damage our confidence and erode our self-esteem. Practicing self-care, being kind to ourselves and forgiving ourselves is a massive step towards inner peace and happiness. It isn’t that simple and requires lots of hard work and dedication. Something I’m still trying to get good at personally as well.
For those people needing some help with their mental health the NHS self help strategies are very good and we have also summarised a free mindfulness course on our website for
anyone to use.
PGMAG: What is your message for world leaders?
RA: Understand and embrace your people! Treat them as people and not statistics. Nurture them and support them to flourish and you will truly see the positive difference. Create that mentally healthy workplace culture but not just because it improves your bottom line profit but because it’s the right thing to do. The ripple affect this will have throughout society will be truly amazing and we all have it within us to do this. Our company strapline is “being mentally healthy together” and we can all achieve this by coming together, supporting ourselves and each other and not allowing anyone to feel alone. We really can make the change!
PGMAG: What are some the challenges faced by those in the health industry?
RA: The healthcare industry is very difficult at present. I know this personally from my work in dentistry. It is a tough
environment to work in due to several factors. The PPE is very difficult to wear and can at times be somewhat claustrophobic. The pressure is immense and has had no real sign of easing and this cumulates in a lot of stress and creates feelings of being overwhelmed which can lead people to become withdrawn and feel alone. We have developed our workplace survey specific to dental practices to try to encourage people to speak up and voice their opinion and not feel isolated. We plan on adapting the survey to vets, pharmacists, GP practices, lawyers, accountants, teachers etc.
PGMAG: What would you say to your younger self?
RA: The first thing I would say is to sometimes listen to your heart and not your head. Do not have any regrets! I would tell my younger self to not be so hard on myself, don’t be afraid to make mistakes and definitely be kind to myself when I do! Also I would tell him to practice mindfulness, gratitude and journaling every day from a young age. I could
probably go on for ever about the advice I would give to my younger self!
PGMAG: Finally, what makes you laugh?
RA: My family – my wife and my 3 children make me laugh. They are funny and kind and know how to make me feel better! The other thing that makes me laugh is Only fools and horses – quite possibly the best programme ever made!
PGMAG: Thank you so very much for your time.
RA: Thank you so much lady Anita for having me it has been an absolute pleasure in doing this with yourself.
PGMAG: Please share your link with us.
RA: Anybody wishing to chat about Psynergy mental Health and its products please contact me vie email – ritesh@ psynergymentalhealth.com or on my telephone +44 7855314296
For more information, please visit www. psynergymentalhealth.com
INTERVIEW WITH: JUDY BULLIMORE (JM)
PGMAG: Judy, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita.
JM: My pleasure!
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
JM: I work with amazingly talented career seekers who want to apply and interview more powerfully, proudly and impressively. This is my super power and passion. My clients call me a Dream Job Mentor. I’m also a single mother to two feisty and wonderful young girls.
PGMAG: As a leader, what are some of the challenges you face in delivering your services?
JM: I work with a lot of career seekers who are applying for their next level positions, and who feel ready to take on more responsibility. This is usually due to a desire to create more impact in their chosen career, who want to feel free to lead authentically, without being micromanaged. They want to feel appreciated and trusted to do what they do best. As a result, the leaders that I work with often have experienced working in toxic environments, or have sadly experienced discrimination or harassment. Often a challenge
that I help to tackle is for my clients to have the confidence and the resilience to trust in their unique perspectives, to trust in their abilities, and to be fearless in setting the bar for what exceptional leadership looks like now and for the future.
PGMAG: What are some of the strategies required to ensure that people feel safe in the workplace?
JM: Workplaces differ in terms of how well they ensure that their staff feels supported. Having safe and robust policies and procedures that are followed, backed up and supported are paramount in creating a safe organisational culture. Having knowledge, or a game plan of what to do if policies fail, often lies with the individual staff member, therefore there is a level of responsibility to personally know what to do when faced with challenges. I’m a big advocate for self-care, for consistently working on inner confidence and self worth, and increasing opportunities if the need to get out presents itself. It’s for this reason why I focus so heavily on sharing the tools, techniques and strategies to be able to apply and interview successfully, so that there are
always options. If one were to feel ready to start afresh, in a culture and environment that aligns to their values, they would know how to do it as smoothly as possible.
PGMAG: What would you say to someone who is struggling with low self-esteem?
JM: I advise to carry out and anchoring exercise. This is one of the first things that I do with the client that I mentor, because when self esteem and confidence is low, there needs to be a way of reminding oneself of why they are special, unique and a wonderful individual. Another way of describing this, is to enter what I call a ‘Peacock Mode’ This is where one is able to tap into their values, achievements, the praise they have received, their ambitions and successes through mindfulness, meditation, visualisations and self connection.
PGMAG: What is your message for world leaders?
JM: Commit to your perspective, because this perspective of the impact that you can make is due to your unique experiences, vision and attributes. This relates to giving yourself permission to
lead authentically, to trust that you’re in a leadership position for a divine reason, and that is to inspire nurture and create positive impact. To ensure that you lead with connection to yourself and your higher purpose, I would always advise to have a personal coach/ mentor to keep your leadership approaches aligned to your true authentic self.
PGMAG: Please tell us more about your business.
JM: I’m on a mission to empower professional career-seekers with the tools and techniques to showcase themselves with confidence, authenticity and impressiveness!
Nothing lights me up more than helping professionals understand how employers make their decisions, what strategies catch their attention, and how to prove that they are the best candidates for the roles that they want.
Largely mentoring and advising highly talented individuals into senior leadership roles in a range of sectors including; Procurement, Marketing, Tech, Further Education, Health (to name a few), my knowledge of the employment sector ensures
that the feedback I provide is Spot On in helping my clients understand how to move from application through to Job Offer!
The techniques I coach have featured across the BBC, have resulted in me featuring on TV, within Yahoo Finance UK, Huff Post UK and are preferred by recruiters because they ensure a....
• 100% Increase in getting shortlisted for interview.
• 100% Increase in confidence and understanding of personal unique selling points.
• 100% Increase in delivering a successful interview performance based on the ability to answer questions, sell skills and experience, present with authenticity and pride in the performance overall. By....
• Providing expertise as an Employment Specialist.
• Overcoming limiting beliefs and building inner confidence as a Dream Job Coach.
• Designing and writing compelling CV's, supporting statements, business proposal documents and LinkedIn profiles as a Dream Career St
• Providing Personal
Commit to your perspective, because this perspective of the impact that you can make is due to your unique experiences, vision and attributes.
Branding so that my clients understand their competitive edge and overall core offer.
• Sharing Career Search Strategies that cut through the competition and fast track the process to an ideal position.
I developed my own interview technique, The Interview Story Impression Technique because I feel strongly that the current interview techniques such as the STAR technique are not fit for purpose in today’s highly competitive employment sector, and I really believe that interviewing can be empowering (when you know how). I also recently created The Peacock Effect three step system that explains how to proudly and powerfully apply and interview through:
1 – Getting into Peacock Mode
2 – Using Peacock Words
3 – Fanning Your Feathers
PGMAG: What are the top three books that changed your life?
JM: Paul McKenna - I can make you rich, The Secret, and Charles Dickins (the books that my Grandad had me read at a really young age).
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self?
JM: You have a light inside you that is bursting to get out, so let it shine!
PGMAG: Thank you so very much for your time.
JM: I'm very happy to share my thoughts with your prestigious magazine PGMAG.
PGMAG: Dr. Jacqueline, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita.
DJK: It is my pleasure!
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
DJK: I am Dr. Jacqueline King, the CEO and Founder of Black Women Empowered, a global Ministry/Network that empowers mostly women from all over the world for the last ten years. It is my passion and purpose to encourage people.
PGMAG: As a leader, what are some of the keys to leading a successful team?
DJK: The key to leading a successful team is listening and teaching. Leading by example is very crucial. Not just giving orders but helping people grow into their purpose is the sign of a great leader, in my opinion.
PGMAG: It’s ‘black history’ month here in the UK. As a strong advocate for the black community in the USA and around the world, what needs to be done in order to create a harmonious environment for all – especially for the ethnic minorities?
DJK: The most important thing that we can do is work together. So many people want to work alone, that has prov en not to be an effective way to get things done and we really need each other to be successful.
PGMAG: What is your message for world leaders?
DJK: My message is to write the vision, make it plain and stay committed to the vision. The reason most leaders fail, or I call them visionaries, is because they give up when they don’t see instant results. One of the reasons that BWE has been successful is because we never quit, people came and people went but we stuck with the vision. Its ok to fine tune or tweak it but don’t abandon it.
PGMAG: Please tell us more about your business.
DJK: We have several businesses, the main one is the Ministry on Social Media with over four million followers (Black Women Empowered Incorporated) on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. we also have a Media Production company, I am in Partnership with Annette Groves and we have produced several documentaries and many encouraging contributors and interviews. Our newest business is our Sisterhood Membership blackwomenempowered. net where women can join and share their businesses, ministries, social media and just connect with other Queens from all over the world.
PGMAG: In the wake of covid-19, the world was turned upside down within a few months before our eyes. As a global voice, what can be done to mitigate the damages caused by the pandemic?
DJK: All we can do at this point in my opinion is get the vaccination and be a voice to those who have not gotten it yet. We have lost so many people because of fear of the
One of the reasons that BWE has been successful is because we never quit, people came and people went but we stuck with the vision. Its ok to fine tune or tweak it but don’t abandon it.
vaccination and misinformation. Now that we are getting to somewhat of a normal life, we must pick up the pieces and start over, if necessary, if not we must rebuild. This means thinking outside of the box, using our creative minds to come up with new and innovative ways of doing things.
PGMAG: What are the top three books that changed your life?
DJK: Of course, the Bible is number one. I loved Michelle Obamas book “Becoming” and the last one is Vindication of Broken Women who Possess Deep Wells by Dr. Oscar Underwood.
PGMAG: Women are powerful forces and the world need more women to lead. As a woman who is in a position
of authority, how can more women be supported to take on leadership roles?
DJK: Women should be looking and learning from those women who are already leading. This are the role models. If you can find a woman who is willing to mentor, that’s even better. I have always studied those who are successful in every position I have held.
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self?
DJK: I would say that you should have listened to the wise counsel of my Mother, it would have limited many mistakes that I made in life. However, I did learn from many of them regardless.
PGMAG: Thank you so very much for your time.
DJK: I’m so pleased to share my experience. Thank you too.
PGMAG: Please share your link with us.
DJK: https://www. blackwomenempowered.org/ You can reach all of our sites on that page. Thank you for your time.
POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE (PGMAG)
INTERVIEW WITH: GEOFFREY RIDDLE (GR)
PGMAG: Geoffrey, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita.
GR: Your invitation was a pleasant surprise. I’m honored, thank you!
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
GR: I am a professional speaker, strategist and sales trainer for the luxury market. Currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Avid golfer, voracious reader, writer & podcaster. My passion is the dramatic impact that can be made by the power of the spoken and written word, hopefully exemplified in my book, “The Art & Science of Luxury Selling,“ available in 2022.
PGMAG: As a strategist, what are some of the keys to winning in life?
GR: First, accumulate knowledge. The internet has eradicated the excuse, “I don’t know.” Our phones have all the world’s information at our fingertips. Second, focus. There is power in doing one thing at a time until finished. Multi-tasking is a myth. Third, be prepared! When I speak, I have twenty times the information I may need on hand. Fourth, know, understand and welcome roadblocks and objections as positive life turning experiences. Fifth,TAKE ACTION! Action conquers fear. I am a ready, fire, aim person.
The internet has eradicated the excuse,
“I don’t know.” Our phones have all the world’s information at our fingertips. Second, focus. There is power in doing one thing at a time until finished.
It takes money, time and persistence to build a brand. Your key people need to be as passionate about the brand as you are, not just working for a paycheck.
PGMAG: The shift the world experienced in recent time due to covid-19 changed the way people live and do business. As a leader, what would you suggest to those who oversee global affairs, to start considering in order to prevent such catastrophe from happening again?
GR: Always keep in mind the best interests of the people and the country you serve, without regard to your own career. Learn from the mistakes of other countries. Never stop asking, “what if?” Know who the bad guys are and keep an eye on them. Ignore the media, do your own homework. Do not make decisions that overtax your country’s resources. Quoting U.S President Ronald Reagan, “Trust, but verify.”
PGMAG: What is your message for those struggling to build their brand?
GR: It takes money, time and persistence to build a brand. Your key people need to be as passionate about the brand as you are, not just working for a pay-check. Social media is not a panacea, but only one part of a bigger plan. Learn how to sell. Nothing happens unless somebody sells something. Know how accounting works and be vigilant with financing. Above all, make sure you have a compelling story and never, ever, ever give up.
PGMAG: Please tell us more about your business.
GR: The speaking part of my business is a prospecting tool. My audiences discover most of what they need to know about me, my style and how I can help them in about 30 minutes. It results in them calling me instead of me calling them. Strategy sessions with company leaders are about asking tough, provocative questions, challenging the way they think and coaching them through a process to achieve their goals. I get a daily fee but try to get them on their own as quickly as possible. Sales training is
the most challenging and time consuming. So I break it into two parts. Briefly, I gather information, interview staff and sit in on presentations. I present my findings and recommendations for which I charge a fee. If they decide to use me to develop their sales process and coach their team, the discovery fee is waived and we agree on a training price. Simple and straight forward makes it easy for them to decide.
PGMAG: As a renowned speaker, what are some of the keys to delivering an impactful presentation?
GR: I like to open with a story. Since the dawn of time, humans have been hard wired to pay attention and learn the moment a story begins. The story should make only one point. Want to make another point, tell another story. Use stunning visuals but reduce words on the visuals to the bare minimum. You want the audience listening, not reading. Regardless of your subject knowledge, the audience will have trouble remembering any more then, three key points. Keep your ideas and language simple, avoid jargon. Transfer your passion to them and light
Since the dawn of time, humans have been hard wired to pay attention and learn the moment a story begins. The story should make only one point. Want to make another point, tell another story.
up the room. Hone your skills – practice. With outstanding presentation skills you’ll be more than impactful and unforgettable, you’ll be rare.
PGMAG: What are the top three books that changed your life?
GR: “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill, “The Closers,” by Ben Gay III and “Letting Go,” by Dr. David Hawkins.
PGMAG: What is your message for the youth?
GR: Learn the art of effective communication. Be curious about everything. READ!
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self?
yourself. You’re creating a fear of making mistakes and not trying anything new. The world is a fabulous place and willing to pay a king’s ransom to those who are willing to set their ego aside and go for it. Sometimes you’ll get bloodied and hurt but you’ll never regret one day regardless of how long you live.
PGMAG: Thank you so very much for your time.
GR: Always a pleasure to be a part of such a noble magazine.
PGMAG: Please share your link with us
GR: https://www.linkedin. com/in/geoffrey-riddle%F0%9F%93%88-359284ba Website: www.geoffreydriddle. com
GR: Don’t be so hard on
Why Women Can’t Lose Weight for Good Obese Woman Detects 59 Possible Causes of Weight Gain in Women
Millions of women are desperate to lose their extra weight, but all they know is dieting/ calorie restriction and exercise. Many even hope for a magic pill, or worse, choose gastric. We are nearing the end of the year, and in a little more than two months, millions of women will start dieting all over again....
They will see hundreds of articles about the newest diet or exercise program and, once again, give it a try. However, they are just the same diets and exercise programs with a new cool name and ‘wrapped’ in a new nice ‘package.’
But they have hope and think, “Now I will succeed. This sounds great. I can do that.” Come February; they realize that once again, such a weight loss plan didn’t work.
The worst thing about this is that all these wonderful women who fail with their diet blame themselves. They think they lack the necessary willpower or just don’t have enough discipline. But it’s the opposite: weight loss diets failed them. Diets don’t work – can’t work –because they are against our body’s own nature. Maintainable weight loss can’t be achieved with willpower, and it requires much less discipline than most of us think.
— BY ANGELA BUHRI
Nobody tells them that extra weight is a message from the body (a signal) and that maintainable weight loss is all about eliminating the root causes. Once the causes are taken care of, the weight will take care of itself.
I became overweight at the age of 5 (after having been molested by a male relative) and struggled with my weight until I finally overcame the abuse at the age of 26. Within only a few months, I went from 84kg to 55kg, without dieting, without exercising, and without anything weight loss-related. It simply happened. I kept that weight off for 16 years, leading a normal life and eating normally (three-course menus, wine, dessert). Then, at the peak of my success as a weight loss coach, when I desperately needed staff, I hired two women. Later, it turned out that they were friends of a woman who saw me as a competitor. Within three months, they
had completely destroyed from within what I had built in 12 years. After that, I went through severe famine for many years because I had lost everything, including my entire clientele. Within that time, my weight exploded, and today, I’m labeled as “morbidly obese” (118kg). A dietitian recently found out that for the last 20 years, I haven’t eaten more than 300 to 600 calories per day, yet I am overweight. It’s a sad fact that many obese women are actually undernourished. This is the best proof that being a healthy weight has nothing to do with calories.
Due to my own obesity history, I constantly searched for answers beyond the diet/ exercise mainstream because nobody could provide me with an answer. To this day, I have detected 59 possible root causes of weight gain in women in four different areas:
• Some causes are physical: sleep deprivation, toxic overload, metabolic syndrome, hormonal imbalance, lack of certain vital nutrients, food intolerances, dieting, etc.
• Another prominent group
A dietitian recently found
out
that
for the last
20 years, I
haven’t eaten more than 300 to 600 calories per day,
yet I am overweight. It’s a sad fact that many obese women are actually undernourished. This is the best proof that being a healthy weight has nothing to do with calories.
of root causes among women are emotions: emotional imbalance, stress, insufficient boundaries, selfrejection, depression, etc.
• Mind: negative thinking, negative self-talk, negative attitude towards themselves, speaking negatively about their weight and body, etc.
• Psychological causes: trauma, abuse, lack of love, inner void, self-sabotage (not feeling worthy of looking beautiful), violence, not feeling valued, etc.
extremely hard and difficult for me, today, I am grateful for it. Without my own weight struggles, I would never have kept searching and finding answers. No slim person wants to spend so much time looking for solutions once they have lost weight. And if what I have found can help trigger a paradigm shift regarding weight loss and help more women find better, healthier, and faster solutions to their weight problems, then it has been worth the pain. And if that is what is needed to finally make the very necessary paradigm shift within the weight loss industry happen, then I’m happy to be part of that shift. In order to really understand the weight issue, we need to gain a better understanding of the law of cause and effect. Everything has a cause, good or bad. The real problem with weight loss is that we have been utterly misled and sold the idea that all we had to do to lose weight was eat less and exercise more. This misconception has long been scientifically debunked.
Although being obese as a weight loss coach has been
Let me use an example. One of my clients attended a weekend
workshop of mine where I mentioned that one of the root causes of being overweight is sexual abuse. After the workshop was over, she went home and moved out of her sister’s house, where she had been raped by her brother-inlaw. She then went through some therapy to get over the abuse and lost all her excess weight without dieting or any lifestyle change for that matter. She transformed the cause (the abuse), and the effect (the excess weight) was no longer needed. Her excess weight served as a protection against abuse – it kept that man away from her.
Now tell such a woman to eat less and exercise more to lose that fantastic protection shield that is doing such a great job for her! That would be ridiculous. As a matter of fact, in such a situation, a diet is completely counter-productive. Such a woman would always gain her weight back until she got the chance to transform her trauma.
This is just one of many possible causes. Thank goodness, not all overweight
women had to go through such a terrible experience. The goal is to detect the effective cause, transform or eliminate it, and the body will take care of the extra weight. Sometimes, we need to eliminate some poor eating habits, but even those have a psychological reason. That’s why I prefer to use a bodymind-spirit approach when I work with clients, and I always recommend looking at the person as a whole being and not just as a body of flesh and bones. For too long, overweight women have been reduced to their eating habits, and nobody cared about what was going on in their souls.
I believe it’s really time to start thinking outside the diet box and share the truth with the millions of women struggling with their weight: That it’s more important to address the root causes than what we eat.
Like the iceberg, 80% of the problem is underneath the surface and has to be addressed there. Psychologists tell us that 80% of problems are usually about people’s
psychology. That is exactly my experience with the 10,000+ clients I have had the privilege to work with…and regarding my own weight struggles. My own extra weight has really become one of my greatest teachers in life. This gives hope. We don’t have to starve ourselves to death to be healthy and slim. We don’t have to look like a stick with skin to be attractive. We can lose weight for good simply by addressing the root causes.
Happy slimming!
ABOUT ANGELA BUHRI
Angela Buhri is a behavioral psychologist, adult educator, and teacher from Switzerland with over 10,000 former participants. In her search for answers, she has interviewed more than two dozen health and weight loss experts and is now making these interviews available to other women. To learn more, you can attend her free webinar at https://cdm.weightlossexper tsrevealthetruth.com/ webinar-truth-weightlossregistration
POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION
SUPPORTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN GLOBALLY (03RD APRIL 2021)
Powerful Global Women Foundation in collaboration Royalty Kids Montessori School present A one day easter retreat for children and teenagers. Theme of the program was: The Total Child. The program includes reason for the season, cinema, POP quiz, music, baking and losts more. Mrs. Josephine, Phillip Itsuokor (Proprietress, Royalty Kids) was present as host. Over 100 children were in attendance during the program.
POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION
CHILDREN RETREAT EVENT (12TH SEPTEMBER 2020)
We had various workshops for them during the gathering. We also gave facemasks each child that was in attendance. Over one hundred children attended the event. They were all fed as part of our tradition to do. A massive thank you to Ross Swan for supporting our mission.
This project was led by our amazing Vice-president (Mrs Josephine Itsuokor).
POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION
COVID-19 PROJECTS
As part of PGWF mission to support more families during this challenged time, we have been able to hold two projects (one in April and the other on 13th July 2020). We distributed food supplies to several families and orphanage homes.
Our team lead by Mrs Josephine Itsuokor (Vice-president of PGWF) made these projects a success. We will continue to reach out to more families through the support of our global partners.
VICE PRESIDENT
MRS JOSPHINE PHILIP ITSUOKOR
Powerful Global Women Foundation (Powerhouse Charity) was founded in 20l6 in Nigeria, West Africa, by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw. The core objective of this organization is to transform the lives of women and children, through various projects centred around the need of the service group.
In 20l6 Lady Anita single handedly fed over 400 children as part of “project feed l000 children globally”, and held an empowerment conference for the women. Through this project, so many women have gone to do great things with the knowledge they gained from the event.
She recently held a life transforming event for women in Lagos, Nigeria as part of International women’s month celebration 20l8. The turnout was very encouraging. She is working towards supporting more families to keep their children and wards in school through” project back-to-school” starting in September 20l8.
We are seeking for global support from individuals and organisations who would love to be a part of this service to humanity.
To support us, please visit: www.powerhouseglobalwomen.com or email womanthepowerhouse@gmail.com or powerhouseglobalmag@gmail.com
CHARITY PROJECT: As part of our Global Annual commitment, we were able to successfully complete project feed the children 2019 mission. Over 150 children were fed at this year’s event. Powerful Women Global Foundation (PGWF ) is a charity set up by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw in 2016. The service users are women and children. To support PGWF, please email womanthepowerhouse@gmail.com
