EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CORDELIA GAFFAR
An Icon of Positive Change
PGMAG: Cordelia, welcome to today’s interview with Lady Anita.
CG: It is a joy and honour to be with you today.
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
CG: I am the World’s Best and Ultimate Joy Monger. That means that I hold space for you to reveal your joy within. Joy Mongering is a word I created from several life experiences and based on my philosophy that self-nurturing is freedom. In fact my Replenish Me ™ process is to help you transmute fear, rage and anger into Joy. In one of my eight books, Detached Love: Transforming Your Heart Do That You Transform Your Mind, I break down the Replenish Me ™ process through my research, client stories and personal vulnerable shares.
I am also the host of three host podcasts: I collaborate as a co-host on Unlearning Labels and the Ultimate Coach Podcast and won Best Podcast Host for my solo show called Free to Be Show . I am a multidimensional genius and the mother of six children whom I homeschooled for 17 years. In summary, I have won multiple awards: Best Podcast Host of 2019 (with
Powerhouse Global Magazine), Top National Influencer, Sexy Brilliant Leader, and inducted into the Global Library of Female Authors in 2020; and in 2021 nominated for Author of the Year and Health and Wellness Coach of the Year and won the Brainz Global 500 Award of Influencers and Entrepreneurs for 2021 so far in 2022 i have won BOOKS for PEACE award and CREA Award.
I have been featured on America Meditating Radio, British Muslim TV, Spirituality Podcast, Ultimate Coach Podcast, also featured on South African radio 786, and Fox News. hello@cordeliagaffar.com https://linktr.ee/cordeliagaffar
PGMAG: Congratulations on the success of your recently concluded retreat in Hawaii.
CG: Thank you! I was very transformative, restorative and empowering. I love being with and holding space for women when they are out of the comfort of their home and out of their comfort zone. Witnessing that allowance of being child-like and wild like is a complete joy! On my retreats, I take women through my Replenish Me process intimately connecting with the physical elements of fire (volcano), water
When have you ever truly given yourself the opportunity to be raw and open with who you truly are?
(beach, lake or river), earth (sand, mountains or desert), air (breathwork with trees or other possibilities). The next one will be February 19-25, 2023 in St. Martin on the Dutch side. This space is not for everyone. My work is not for the faint of heart. Imagine going deeply outside of your comfort zone:
☀ You are leaving your home and creature comforts
☀ You are leaving behind your emotional safety nets
☀ Your are leaving behind your judgement of yourself and others
☀ You are trusting the process
☀ You are trusting yourself
When have you ever truly given yourself the opportunity to be raw and open with who you truly are?
shed all of your masks?
When have you unveiled?
If you are ready to do that work, The Replenish Me Process is for you. Be who you are in your heart of hearts before that thing, experience or choice to hide yourself happened. Even if you have been operating in a self- belief or self- image which burdens your soul for decades there is light within you. That well below the surface is ready to reveal itself.
changed your life?
CG: Power of Awareness by Neville Goddard, The Legs Are the Last to Go by Diahann Carroll and Right Now: Mastering the Beauty of the Present Moment by Steve Chandler
PGMAG: You are a great inspiration to many –especially women. What would you say has been your greatest motivation in your position as a coach and mentor?
When have you been willing to
PGMAG: As a leader, what were the top three books that
CG: My greatest motivation has been finding the depths
of my soul. I see myself as a pomegranate. The more I open up to possibilities the more juicy seeds I find to nourish myself.
PGMAG: Your book (Detached Love) is a powerful tool for personal growth. What inspired you to write this book?
CG: Thank you for acknowledging my book. I wrote this book to share the practical ways the Replenish Me ™ process has helped me overcome adversity in my life and how it can help you too.
PGMAG: Wow! The magic no ‘50’ is here with you –congratulations. How does it feel to arrive at this special age?
CG: I am grateful to reach 50 in full health and presence. I remember my own mother at fifty was quite delicate. I vowed that I would be fully healthy and able to play with my children, grandchildren and great-children. Of course, I only have children now and my oldest is 21 and not in the neighbourhood of entertaining marriage or motherhood.
PGMAG: Please tell us more
My greatest motivation has been finding the depths of my soul. I see myself as a pomegranate. The more I open up to possibilities the more juicy seeds I find to nourish myself.
about your show (Free To Be) …
CG: The purpose of the Free to Be Show is to question your concept of freedom; internally, externally and how you show it with it. Mostly, to be free I
believe we must always seek opportunities to nurture your soul, mind, body and emotions. When I started the show six year ago it was called the Replenish Me Show. What I discovered four years in was once I was replenished (fully - nurtured), I was free. Then I was curious what my new found freedom would bring. Those are the conversations and inquiries I invite my guests
and listeners to. Thank you for joining in one of those conversations.
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self?
CG: The younger me who chose to hide, I would say..”for your consideration go within but do not retreat from the world in shame only always for restoration”
PGMAG: Thank you for sharing your brilliance with us through this interview. We wish you continued success as you travel in life.
CG: I deeply appreciate you witnessing my journey, encouraging me and celebrating with me. May you elevate more souls to elevation of your own.
I love you sister!
PGMAG: Thank you for inspiring me with your work. I love you too and it’s a great to see you in an elevated state of being. Please share your website/links with us.
CG: hello@cordeliagaffar.com https://linktr.ee/cordeliagaffar https://podcasts.apple.com/us/ podcast/the-free-to-be-show/ id1514962377
https://www.cordeliagaffar. com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ cordelia-gaffar/
PGMAG INTERVIEW WITH DR. LATARSHA HOLDEN (DLH)
PGMAG: Dr. LaTarsha, welcome to today’s interview with Lady Anita.
DLH: Thank you Lady Anita for this wonderful opportunity to share with your readers.
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
DLH: I’m Dr. LaTarsha Holden born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. I’m a mother of six grown children, I’m a life coach, 17x published author, a servant leader and an inspirational speaker. I am Ga./ National Mother of the Year “2020.”
PGMAG: As a leader, what are the keys to building a sustainable business?
DLH: I believe the keys to building a sustainable business are:
• Having integrity
• Providing a product or service that will help humanity.
• Knowing one’s Why
• Discipline
• Consistency
PGMAG: You have written several books which has helped in transforming lives and businesses around the world, and you have continued to inspire others to take a leap of faith in order to accomplish more in life. We salute you for
being a true change maker.
DLH: Thank you. As a servant leader writing is one of the ways I utilize to uplift, empower, inspire and impart wisdom into others. My books ranges from my life story, children’s books, a parenting guide, a book on personal development, a training manual, and my newest release The First 50 Years with over a 100 plus personal quotes. I created my first comic book in “2020,” to encourage others that God is with us in our personal struggles.
Program, Inc to go back and aid other single parents along their journey. I will personally provide three scholarships a year to a homeless single parent who is enrolled in college or a trade school. We will provide classes that will focus on their mental, spiritual and emotional wellness. My motto is “Heal Thyself,” “Heal Thy Family.”
PGMAG: If you knew what you know now, what would you do differently?
DLH: The first thing I would do is develop a healthy self-love and identity for myself. I just celebrated my 50th birthday and I realized everything hinges on how a person view themselves. I would have invested in myself mentally, emotionally and physically when I was younger... Everything starts with self-love.
PGMAG: What is your message for world leaders?
DLH: As a Servant Leader, my message to world leaders is to lead from a place of compassion, love, fairness and just to the people under your
I would tell my younger self to be courageous, fight for what you believe in, set your values and morals early for they will guide you through life as you make decisions, live on purpose, love yourself unconditionally because God created you in his image.
leadership. Leadership comes with great responsibility and one day you will have to give an account on how you treated those under your leadership. You will be remembered by how you treated the less fortunate, those that are in despair and in poverty, not by your material possessions. So, Lead Well and Leave a Legacy that you would be proud of.
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self?
DLH: I would tell my younger self to be courageous, fight for what you believe in, set your values and morals early for they will guide you through
life as you make decisions, live on purpose, love yourself unconditionally because God created you in his image.
PGMAG: Thank you for sharing your brilliance with us through this interview. We wish you continues success as you travel in life.
DLH: Peace and blessings to you. Thank you for this beautiful opportunity to share as I continue on my life’s journey.
PGMAG: Please share your website/links with us.
DLH: www. fourseasonssingleparent.org
Facebook: LaTarsha Holden
Instagram: latarshaholden6
LinkedIn: Dr.LaTarsha Holden
DR. NOELLE HUNTER (DNH)
PGMAG: Dr. Noelle, welcome to today’s interview with Lady Anita.
DNH: Thank Lady Anita. I am elated to share this time with you.
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
DNH: I’m Dr. Noelle Hunter. I’m a lecturer of political science at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, where I teach courses in international relations, U.S. government, public policy and federal institutions. I’m also president emeritus and co-founder of iStand Parent Network Inc. iStand is a voluntary NGO dedicated to reuniting families whose children are victims of International Parental Child Abduction, or IPCA. At iStand, we connect parents and families with peer support and resources to bring their children home from international abduction. iStand was founded in 2014 by parents like me whose children had been internationally abducted to a foreign nation. In 2011, my daughter was parentally abducted from the USA to Mali. For nearly three years, I appealed to Heaven, mobilised a global support network, made countless trips to Washington DC to advocate for her return, and even went to Mali twice pursuing my daughter. Through God’s spectacular power, she came home and now I work closely with other advocates to help
other parents reunite with their children. It’s immensely rewarding work.
PGMAG: You are one force of change in the field of leadership across America and the world and looking at your commitment in your role as the President of iStand Parent Network, it speaks hope and possibilities. In your capacity as a global leader, what would you suggest to the younger generation in terms of being relevant in the marketplace?
DNH: Thank you for such kind words. I’m made
I’m made of hope! I walk in hope and possibilities! My foremost suggestion to the younger generation is to believe in the power and agency of hope.
of hope! I walk in hope and possibilities! My foremost suggestion to the younger generation is to believe in the power and agency of hope. Our globalised society has abundant opportunities for them to create the type of world that they want to live in within their own lives and spheres of influence. Our interconnected, technologically-infused society has multiple gateways for building community and realising their unique gifts and talents. Most importantly, I encourage them to develop and actualize a heart of service. Serving others is deeply rewarding, and in the process of serving others, our noblest dreams are brought to life.
PGMAG: Please tell us more about your forthcoming event (Survivor Camp).
DNH: This is one of those wonderful hope-filled moments that I never saw coming, and is an outflow of hope in action. iStand has held an annual empowerment conference for parents for nine years, but we knew that we needed to connect and do better by our youth survivors. IPCA is quite excruciating for them. They are taken to nations where they don’t necessarily speak the
language, experience the pain of separation from another parent and the confusion of living in a different country. When they come home, they are different, and they need support and resources.
The iStand Survivor Camp is the first of its kind in the USA— and maybe the world— dedicated to connecting IPCA youth survivors with each other in a fun summer camp experience. We have eight coed survivors, ages 7-18, who will join us for a week of hiking, swimming, art, games and a
Our global community has to value and support children and families in word and in deed. It’s good for societies and communities to espouse care and concern for families and children.
special trip to an amusement park. Our goal is to help them create friendship bonds with each other and experience healing and growth that transforms their trauma into triumph.
PGMAG: As an advocate for change, what are some of the steps needed to establish a global community where people from all walks of life could safely work towards the prevention of crime against children and families?
DNH: Our global community has to value and support children and families in word and in deed. It’s good for societies and communities to
espouse care and concern for families and children. There are innumerable NGOs, state-led agencies, philanthropic and community groups who do this very well. What is needed is for more individuals to be actively involved in improving the quality of life for children and families by acknowledging the profound threats to their safety and wellbeing, by taking
an active, personal interest in children and families who are suffering, and by supporting laws and policies that prevent such suffering. Prevention and protection against crime is not just the purview of governments. We can all do this in our own neighborhoods.
PGMAG: As a key player in leadership, what is your
message for world leaders?
DNH: Simple. Now, more than ever before, world leaders must permanently dismantle our unipolar international system in favor of a multipolar international system in which the wellbeing of humanity is the common goal. This approach will lead to cooperation, poverty
amelioration, environmental stewardship and a better quality of life for all.
PGMAG: You turned 50 this year – congratulations! If you knew what you know now, what would you have done differently?
this milestone. I wished that I’d realised earlier that work, though vital, is not the end goal. Work is a vector for economic security and personal fulfilment, but it is not the primary driver in my life. It took me a long time to learn that, and, though my work outputs are bearing fruit year over year, I’ve also missed out on enjoyable times with family and friends and, most importantly, I missed out on rest. I’m grateful that I’ve learned this lesson and live differently with respect to work now.
PGMAG: We are so honoured to know that you would be joining us at this year’s Powerhouse Global Women gathering, scheduled to take place from 28th – 30th September in Surrey, UK. What should our delegates expect from your talk?
DNH: Thank you! I thank God for allowing me to reach
DNH: I never would have dreamed that I’d be joining you and other women leaders for such a remarkable event. Your theme, Setting the Sail for 2023, is perfectly aligned with my future vision, and the title of my talk is “Turning into the Wave”. When ships are in harsh
seas, the captain will sometimes actually turn the ship into an approaching enormous wave, rather than trying to navigate away from it. The mass of the vessel can break through a wave, rather than the wave crushing it.
I’ll share some of my own ‘waves’ that I’ve turned into, that didn’t drown me, and instead taught me how to come out stronger on the other side. I’ll encourage those attending the gathering to expect that rough seas may come, and we can turn into the wave with strategy and confidence.
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self?
DNH: Now, that’s the question. I’d tell younger me to be more gentle with myself. I heard a phrase once that people should be “hard on themselves and easy on others.” I think I should be gentle with myself and others. I’d also tell myself as a young girl that I am enough. That I am worthy. I was almost 50 before I truly began to believe that.
us through this interview. We wish you continued success as you travel in life.
PGMAG: Please share your website/links with us.
PGMAG: Thank you for sharing your brilliance with
DLH: Thank you, Lady Anita for sharing Powerhouse Global vision with me. Since I attended your virtual summit two years ago, I’ve begun to be more gentle with myself, reoriented my ideas about work and redirected my energies more positively. In important ways, you are responsible for who I am after turning 50!
DLH: Our website is istandparentnetwork.com.
My LinkedIn: https://www. linkedin.com/in/noelle-hunterph-d-6b551057/ https://www.facebook.com/ iSTANDParentNetwork https://www.facebook.com/ noelle.hunter.589
PGMAG INTERVIEW WITH JULIAN ROBUS (JR)
PGMAG: Julian, welcome to today’s interview with Lady Anita.
JR: Thank you so much for inviting me Lady Anita. I’m delighted and honoured to be here.
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
JR: Hi Everyone. I’m Julian Robus. The accidental creator of Happy Onion Living. A proven 3-step system that allows you to get rid of stress, anxiety, depression and unhappinessnaturally.
I’m a Happiness & Stress-free-living skills Mentor. And a self-realised Spiritual Teacher.
MY STORY - IN A NUTSHELL
I was born in the UK. Had a rather unfortunate childhood. (Which I’ve since discovered laid the foundation for life-long unhappiness and depression).
I was raised and educated in Germany. Came back to the UK aged 15.
We currently live on the S.E. corner of the UK. In a little house by the sea.
I’ve been married since 1986. We have two grownup daughters and 4 grand-monsters aged
7–11. And a little dog called Looney.
I started my working life as an engineer, but soon fell into high level technical sales.
In December 2008 (age 45) after too many high-pressure job roles and decades of battling stress, anxiety, depression and the general overwhelmingness of modern day life. It all became too much and I lost the will to live. I didn't want to be here anymore. Which made no sense whatsoever, because I had everything.
Growing up I’d seen the aftermath of suicide that families have to deal with.
So for the love of my family I somehow managed to find the strength and courage to carry on. And give it one last go to see if I could find a way out of my misery.
I just wanted to be happy and live life with ease.
I’ve never liked alcohol,
don’t smoke or take drugs. Never believed in Doctors or medication. So I had to find a natural solution.
After meeting Jim Rohn in my early 20’s I became fascinated and totally obsessed with the person development genre. I was going to be a millionaire :) I studied and implemented anything and everything I could find for 23+ years.
Growing up I’d seen the aftermath of suicide that families have to deal with. So for the love of my family I somehow managed to find the strength and courage to carry on. And give it one last go to see if I could find a way out of my misery.
But none of it helped one bit with what seemed like a hopeless predicament. I wanted to know how to be happy and at peace, from up-time to bedtime.
Thankfully I’m a natural born problem solver and for once in my life being as stubborn as an Ox made me the perfect candidate for solving the impossible - Genuine, lasting, happiness.
Like many people I had unknowingly bought into societies recipe for HAPPINESS. “Get good grades, build a great career, buy a new car, a big house. Make lot’s of money, get a beautiful wife, have lots of nice holidays, 2
kids and a dog - THEN YOU’LL BE HAPPY - B.S.
When none of that worked I start distracting myself with endless shopping trips. Buying loads of stuff I didn’t really want or need. Driving too fast. Over eating. Binge watching TV etc etc etc.
I didn’t know it back then, but all these were self-distractions.
Unrecognised attempts to escape thoughts, feelings and emotions. And to try and fill the big empty feeling inside = UNLOVEDNESS.
Over the years I’ve learned the hard way that there is only one way to genuine happiness. Become peaceful inside, reconnect with and live from your true self.
When all of my personal development stuff didn’t works I started looking further afield. In my desperation I was prepared to try anything. And I did: NLP - EFT - Life coaching - Hypnosis - Reiki - Yoga. All great stuff, but ultimately empty in the longterm.
Eventually, in 2010, I tried proper meditation. BINGO.
All in all my little search turned into a 9 year journey of selfdiscovery. Non-stop trial and error and 1000’s of hours of deep meditation.
Massive improvement in my stress, anxiety and depression levels. In fact I was so blown away by it that I retrained and became a stress-reduction, mindfulness and meditation instructor the same year.
But still, something was missing. BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD.
All in all my little search turned into a 9 year journey of self-discovery. Non-stop trial and error and 1000’s of hours of deep meditation.
Eventually I developed the right combination of strategies and techniques to clear negative thoughts and feelings. Stay calm, happy and productive. And handle life with ease every day. Now I help others free themselves too.
creating work/life balance?
JR: 1. I really struggled with this for decades. I either had it all together at work, or at home. One was always going great, whilst the other was in bits. I’ve had two burn-outs and almost a nervous breakdown from pushing myself way too hard for far too long. And for what? The next new motorbike, car or house - THAT WILL MAKE ME HAPPY. These are all endless no-win MindGames unknowingly bred into us by our society. They take us further and further away from happiness.
How many super successful people do we hear about every day. Business people, musicians, TV personalities, film stars and sports superstars, who have everything. More money than they know what to do with. Yet they are miserable. Despite all their success. They feel lost, confused about life, lonely, incomplete and unfulfilled.
What’s really going on?
PGMAG: In your capacity as a leader, what are the keys to
UNLOVEDNESS. They’ve gotten to the end of the rainbow, they’ve found the huge pot of gold – but no lasting happiness, no contentment, no inner peace.
How many of them get addicted to alcohol, drugs, gambling etc etc. And then end up going from one partner to the next, looking for happiness. Or one rehab to the next. Or sadly in some cases even committing suicide.
All we need for happiness is to understand what negative thoughts and feelings really are. Why they come up and how to clear them. And establish inner peace, the KEY to reasonless lasting happiness, joyful living and contentment.
The “YOU MUST BE RICH, FAMOUS & SUCCESSFUL TO BE HAPPY RECIPE” obviously does’t work. When are we going to catch on?
In my experience. The key to work/life balance is knowing how to live ONLY in the moment. And how to stay peaceful inside, at work, rest and play. Genuine happiness, contentment, health and productivity all flow from inner peace.
PGMAG: Please tell us more about the ‘3-step’ system which you have created.
JR: We are living in a media
The “YOU MUST BE RICH, FAMOUS & SUCCESSFUL TO BE HAPPY RECIPE” obviously does’t work. When are we going to catch on?
created stress, anxiety, depression and unhappiness epidemic and it’s getting worse. We are being manipulated and controlled by greed, fear and scarcity.
The Happy Onion Living program (H.O.L) is dedicated to the relief of human suffering from the Human-condition and the troublesome three. 1) Mind/thoughts, 2) Feelings and 3) emotions. Mind is totally misunderstood and therefore unmanaged. It is the root cause of all of our stress, problems, unhappiness and 90+% of our health issues.
H.O.L. is a self-liberation system – it’s the ultimate lasting-happiness and stressfree-living program. Although I’ve mainly worked with business owners and entrepreneurs up until
now. HOL’s real mission is to transform the happiness and mental well-being of young adults and teens for generations to come.
This program empowers anyone who’s ready to stop suffering. How to understand, neutralise and dissolve the real root causes of STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, negative thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviours – simply quickly and naturally. And to create a calm, happy, healthy, content and productive lifeyou can enjoy.
I’m living proof that it works. As are the staggering testimonials on my website. (HOL is my life’s work and it undoubtedly saved my life).
In order to serve as many people as possible I’m now looking for forward thinking business owners who genuinely want to help their employees live happy, health, productive lives. Business that wholeheartedly implement the H.O.L. principles can expect to significantly reduce sick-pay and recruitment cost. Skyrocket staff retention, customer loyalty and profitability.
PGMAG: How can people effectively develop the mindset of living in abundance, and increase happiness in their lives?
JR: Use the Happy Onion Living system every day. Build it into your work and life. Mind = thoughts. MIND is the whole problem. Happiness, joy, peace, love and abundance are our true nature. Society has skilfully (Temporarily) tricked us out of them.
That’s why mental health is an ever-worsening situation. Everyone is out there trying to fix a broken or dysfunctional mind. MIND IS THE PROBLEM.
Genuine lasting effortless happiness comes from the inside out. When we peel away the layers of dysfunctional programming society dumped on us. HAPPINESS resurfaces all on it’s own. Naturally and effortlessly.
As for mindset: Learn how to go-with-the-flow of life. Accept that you are not driving this mystery tourbus called life. You are merely a passenger sitting in the back, looking out of the window. Do your very best in each moment. Without harming yourself, others, or our ONE
PLANET.
PGMAG: What is your message for world leaders?
JR: Please, for your own sakes, remember that KARMA is not a myth. Stop robbing the populace. Stop your lying and double standards. Start serving the people with respect, common sense policies, honesty, humility and benevolence. Instead of chasing your own fame and fortune at our expense. Put kindness and love into all your thoughts and actions.
PGMAG: Please tell us about your programme and how people can access them.
JR: I currently teach 1-to-1 inperson or over zoom.
Group classes are also available. I’m writing up the Happy Onion guidebook as we speak. There’s going to be a boardgame for teens, parents and schools. And a cartoon series for young children.
PGMAG: How do you stay motivated when life happens to you?
inner peace = happiness. Go with the flow of life 24/7. And do whatever is required to the best of my ability. Without harming myself, others or our one planet.
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self?
JR: You were right. Live simply and love everyone to stay happy.
PGMAG: Thank you for sharing your brilliance with us – wishing you success and more happiness.
JR: My pleasure, it’s been an absolute honour. Thank you so much for having me.
PGMAG: Please share your website/links with us.
JR: www.happyonionliving.com
At the top of the website you’ll find a FREE, INSTANT DESTRESS training video. Used for a few minutes two or three times per day it’s very helpful for maintaining happiness and stress-free-living.
JR: I accept what is. Maintain
Health & Wellness Column
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE MENTAL HEALTH
Caroline Ribeiro-Nelson is Head of Free Choices - Diverse Mental Health & Well-Being. She is an experienced Psychotherapist, Executive, Consultant, Coach and Trainer who has been working in the fields of Mental Health and Employee Assistance Support for over 25 years. She has headed operational, clinical and training positions for leading organisations and EAPs in Germany and the UK, as well as establishing co-operation partnerships in Europe & U.S.A.
Mental health & well-being has been my career long passion. For over 25 years I have been totally driven in my mission to improve our mental health & well-being culture. My strong belief is, that in order for relationships and businesses to prosper, a positive culture of mental health & wellbeing, anti-discrimination, diversity and inclusion, needs to exist, in which leadership, management and employees can perform at their highest level.
My strong belief is, that in order for relationships and businesses to prosper, a positive culture of mental health & wellbeing, anti-discrimination, diversity and inclusion, needs to exist, in which leadership, management and employees can perform at their highest level.
My Diverse Mental Health Approach encompasses how the particular experience of women, Black people and individuals from diverse groups negatively impacts their Mental Health. My work with organisations incorporates the recognition and understanding of these factors, supporting businesses to develop specific and effective strategies in gaining significant improvements
CAROLINE RIBEIRO-NELSON
My commitment lies at the centre of my drive in working together with organisations to create mentally healthier, inclusive, diverse work places, optimise human potential and successfully achieve business goals
Free Choices Psychological Health & Wellbeing (PHeW), Professional Training, Coaching, Consultation and Mediation services provides specific strategies, which positively support businesses and people to build thriving work cultures, deal with crisis,
enhance productivity and gain outstanding professional performance
CAROLINE’S QUALIFICATIONS
Caroline holds a Diploma & Advanced Diplomas in Existential Psychotherapy, Diploma in Life Coaching and Diploma in Mindfulness and a Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology & Politics. She is trained in Creative Personal & Professional Development, Intercultural Business Training & Moderation and Stress Management
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ANTONETTA FERNANDES
Antonetta Fernandes is a ‘soul, mind and body’ therapist, bestselling co-author, Tao Hands healer, and life coach and peer mentor.
She is the founder of Fernandes Consultancy Ltd, a company she established in 2014. She has spent the past 20 years coaching, managing events, promoting books for new authors and running a successful wellness practice that promotes energy medicine.
Born in Kenya, the eldest of 9 siblings, she experienced her first claim to fame as an upand-coming artist: her work appeared in a local newspaper at the age of 16. During the course of her career, Antonetta has worked with both national and international companies. Her involvement with ‘Convergence 97’ at London Weekend Television Studios gave her a head start in embracing new media (i.e. the internet, social media, and mobile technology) with industry leaders and gurus. This propelled her on to an events management stage where her expertise grew.
Antonetta’s skills have contributed to successful regeneration partnerships with communities and businesses both nationally and internationally. Her ability to inspire communities brought about the Queen’s Award for ‘unsung heroes’ for her work in her local area.
Antonetta’s dynamic skills and passion have driven her philanthropic projects. As editor of
West London Goans, she took on a taboo subject with her 1996 campaign against the child sex trade in Goa. The campaign gathered momentum in the UK, as 9338 supporters signed the petition; it also gained support from around the world.
Antonetta is a great believer that charity began at home. In 2000 she completed the Dublin Marathon despite being injured and raised £3000 for Whizz-Kidz, a charity that provides customised wheelchairs to children in need.
ANTONETTA’S ACHIEVEMENTS
• Angelic Reiki practitioner
• Best-selling co-author
• Book Promoter
• Ericksonian Hypnotherapist
• ICF-approved professional Coach
• Master Results Certified Coach
• Natural Facelift Rejuvenation Practitioner
• NLP Master Practitioner
• NLP Trainer
• NES Health Practitioner
• Tao Hands Accredited Healer
• Peer- Mentor
• Poet
L Love Of My Life
By Antonetta Fernandes
What was I before you swept me off my feet?
Why did I allow you into my life?
Was it the choice of giving and receiving that finally turned my head?
Who knows a ‘gift’ such as this, oh Love of My Life, I never want you to let go.
When I was hand-cuffed with an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation
You gave me the keys to my heaven
When I carried the heavy chains of bitterness
You installed ‘Forgiveness’ oh Love of My Life, you set me free
While reflecting on why we are so aligned together
You were busy working on my Cortisol
Wow what I got in return was Serotonin
You are ‘Fabawesome’ oh Love of My Life, you are too valuable to let go
We make a perfect team together because we share every moment with love
You have given me the most powerful gift humans can give each other
A powerful priceless insight to be ‘Madly and Truly in Love with me’
You are ‘Love’ oh Love of My Life, I am eternally grateful to thee.
Business & Leadership Column
10 UNMISTAKABLE SIGNS YOU’RE TALKING LIKE A LEADER LEADERS TALK LIKE LEADERS
There is a rhythm, a cadence and an unmistakable style of communicating that can instantly be recognized in effective leaders. It’s a way of communicating that mobilizes teams, that instills confidence and that clarifies directions.
Leaders talk like leaders.
Like any language, the skill of talking like a leader can be learned, developed and mastered.
As a starting point, here are 10 unmistakable signs that you’re talking like a leader…
1. The Language of Leadership Aims for Clarity
Leaders don’t muddle their message by trying to use impressive sounding long words. Leaders are driven to ask not, “Was it impressive?” but “Was it clear?”
When leaders speak they keep their radar on full alert to the emotional dynamics in the room, and they adjust their words accordingly.
2. The Language of Leadership Paints a Compelling Picture
Leaders describe a picture of a preferred future. And they do so using vivid, inspiring word pictures of where the journey is going.
3. The Language of Leadership is Concise Leaders are not ramblers. They get to the point.
4. The Language of Leadership is Passionate
For leaders, tone is as important as content. They use their voice, their expression, and their body language to convey the authentic passion they feel.
SCOTT COCHRANE
5. The Language of Leadership is Emotionally Intelligent
When leaders speak they keep their radar on full alert to the emotional dynamics in the room, and they adjust their words accordingly.
6. The Language of Leadership is Thoughtful
The mark of a leader is the profound ability to speak wellreasoned words, versus off-thecuff opinions.
7. The Language of Leadership is Optimistic
Leaders are not naïve, but they communicate hope.
8. The Language of Leadership is Truthful ‘nuff said.
9. The Language of Leadership is Respectful
Leadership language does not dominate a conversation; it makes sure all of the other voices are heard.
10. The Language of Leadership is Action-Oriented
Leaders don’t merely talk about a subject. They use their words to move people towards action.
communication skills of great leaders. Watch and listen for how they deliver their message in a way that is compelling, clear, respectful, and so on. Discern how they apply these principles into their communication.
And then be purposeful in incorporating these principles into your own communication.
Because the mark of great leadership is not only found in what you say, but in how you say it.
Here is the requested information: Scott Cochrane serves on the executive team for the Willow Creek Association, as Vice President, International Ministries.
About Scott Cochrane
Scott was born and raised in Canada, where he became connected to the Willow Creek Association, first as a marketing director and later as the ministry’s Chief Operating Officer. Following a five-year stint as Executive Pastor of a large church, Scott returned to Willow Creek Canada in 2009 as Executive Director, and in 2012 relocated to Illinois to take up his current post with the Willow Creek Association.
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Scott has been married to Nora since 1985, and they have three grown married children, Adam, Amy and John, as well as three grandchildren. www.willowcreek.org
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
