How confident are you? It’s important to know that self-confidence is valuable. Yet, the truth is that at some point or the other everyone will lack self-confidence. This is especially true when you are faced with something you have never done before or when you are in transition. Self-Confidence. Desirable, but . . . […]
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“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope,” said Martin Luther King Jr. Indeed, there is a difference between disappointment that moves to despair and disappointment that moves to hope. Either way, the sound of disappointment is real, though moving to hope is preferred. Regardless of how much optimism or faith and hope
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“But hers, as you will see, is also a story of enormous discipline, devotion and ingenuity. What Tiffanie creates are technically complex and detailed works of art.” This was said by Lisa Congdon of Tiffanie Turner, author of The Fine Art of Paper Flowers. Indeed, that’s true of anything that you do well. Thanksgiving is
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From Thanksgiving Day to Gratitude month—wherever you turn during this time, you are reminded to be thankful. Whether you use the word, “thanksgiving” or “gratitude,” the concept is the same. It is important. The Invitation to Be Thankful This is an invitation to pause and consider who you are, what you have and who you
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What are you doing with your power? That’s an important question, isn’t it? It assumes that you do have power. Well, you know that you do because you are a leader; a business leader. Could it be, however, that while you easily exercise your power and control as you execute your business, there are some
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Shownotes: Episode 041b Interview with Maria Campbell, Senior Pastor, Susanna Wesley UMC, Topeka, KS Image for Living from God’s Center When Maria Campbell thinks of Living from God’s Center, she envisages a peaceful blue sky near the ocean. The ocean is her happy place, where she is regenerated and can regain her equilibrium. During her
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Dr. Claire Annelise Smith, PhD, is a spiritual executive coach, mentor, author, and speaker dedicated to empowering leaders to navigate complex career and life transitions with clarity, confidence, and faith. Drawing on her extensive experience as an educator, minister, program director, and international leader, she offers a unique leadership perspective that integrates faith, values, and performance.
Through her transformative coaching methods and the Strategic Lifestyle Connection platform, Dr. Claire helps clients cut through life’s complexities to discover what is most meaningful, fostering resilience, inner peace, and purposeful decision-making aligned with their calling.
Having personally faced significant life challenges, Dr. Claire is deeply committed to helping others maintain a strong connection with God, themselves, and others during times of change. Her clients consistently report gaining valuable insights and practical tools that support lasting growth and improved personal and professional relationships. As one client, Rachel McClain, attests, Dr. Claire’s thoughtful questions inspire introspection and meaningful behavioral change, making her coaching a lasting gift.
