Women in Power (A Narrative of Triumphs and Defeats) [Paperback]

Sheila Taylor-Downer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2003

Women In Power brings to life the insightful and invigorating accounts of the triumphs and defeats of women who’ve claimed success as their destiny. These dynamic women personify greatness because they understand the maxim that failure is often fundamental to navigating the pathways to success.

These women are successful because they're starting their own businesses at twice the rate of men, thereby becoming major forces in the global marketplace. They are successful because they’re rapidly climbing Corporate America's ladders despite exclusion from the good ole boys' networking concept. They are successful because they are leaders who refuse to accept defeat!

Common triumphant threads underlie the stories vividly portrayed in Women In Power, claim them as your own. For these are your stories: stories reflective of women like you – women who have or will encounter similar situations yet refuse to give up!

Get ready to transform your personal dreams and visions into a victorious reality! Through these exciting and illuminating narratives you will become empowered. You are sure to value and grow from the hardships and emotional pain that the women herein have experienced. And you will laugh as you find out how they have effectively and creatively handled many of their challenges. Women In Power will enable you, the reader, to discover how when faced with the threat of trials and tribulations, you too can succeed! Just as the women whose stories shared herein have found success, Women In Power will certainly guide you in achieving the success, wealth, and happiness you so richly deserve!

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About the Author

Sheila is a native Chicagoan and attended Roosevelt University in Chicago. She is a small business development advisor and a job developer. She founded Professional Prodigy Inc. (PPI) in January of 1997, with the belief that she could make a difference. She has taught and spoken at many workshops and seminars; teaching personal development to individuals through education and training for both career opportunities and entrepreneurship. Sheila teaches with passion and is both dynamic and enthusiastic. She delivers a motivational and inspirational message on economic empowerment to audiences throughout the U.S. Her mission is to Promote, Educate, Empower and Raise Awareness on the subject of Entrepreneurship.

She recently spoke at the Marriott’s Strictly Business Entrepreneur Expo in Atlanta. Her electrifying speech ignited the audience to give her a standing ovation. She says "In order to be successful you must become innovative or become a thing of the past. In these unstable, uncertain, economical times, innovation and imagination are essential to survival."

Sheila is a motivational speaker that you won’t soon forget. She appeared on WVON’s Radio Station "Movers and Shakers" segment and was also recognized by Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc. for helping to forge a partnership with Anna Marie Sloan of American Mailers. This partnership helped to place more than 80 local residents in long-term employment.

She has created a firm that is able to create long-term economic stability, professional, and personal development for individuals through education and training. Because, Sheila recognizes that education and training is a vital part of the community and is the key to success, she has created a series of workshops for entrepreneurs and business professionals.

Her most popular workshop is Power: Promoting Outstanding Women for Entrepreneurial Readiness.

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Professional Prodigy Inc (April 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970290918
• ISBN-13: 978-0970290915
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,131,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)