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Helene Lerner author of In Her Power – Exclusive Interview
We recently sat down with Helene Lerner, author of In Her Power and founder of WomenWorking.com, a worldwide community of businesswomen and experts. In Her Power give women the tools needed to achieve confidence, creativity, and intimacy in every aspect of life.
How did you come to write In Her Power?
In Her Power draws on over thirty years of my experience supporting women. I have been able to have a unique impact on them as a result of the life lessons I’ve learned in overcoming my own struggles with destructive overeating and depression.
The world today is in a desperate place and I believe that the connective power of women can unify rather than destroy nations. That’s why it was so important for me to write this book now and to have more women stand in their power.
What makes your book so different than what’s been written in the past?
My company Creative Expansions, Inc. has been in existence for over a decade and through various forms of media — television specials, one of the premier websites for career women WomenWorking.com, and speaking engagements — I’ve had access to a huge network of women. The book is filled with their experiences as well as my own. Through these stories, in addition to reflections and exercises, readers are asked to go deeper and explore what has been blocking them from fully expressing their power. The book deals with nine aspects of a woman’s power and the veils or false beliefs that get in the way. It also introduces the three Spiritual Power Muscles: Connective, Creative and Courageous.
The Dalai Lama prophesized that “the world will be saved by the Western woman,” and yet despite incredible advances, the majority of women still feel they have not accessed their full potential. Why do you believe that is?
Often we’re locked into false beliefs that don’t allow us to access our full potential and keep us stuck. We’re not thinking big enough about ourselves. The way out is to know that we are bigger than that and to listen to our inner truth, our intuition. We need to break habits that are based upon false beliefs and courageously move into areas that may feel uncomfortable. For many of us, it’s stepping outside our comfort zone to experience our power and magnificence.
Women are routinely faced with the difficult task of balancing their career with their desire for family. What advice would you give women struggling to “have it all” in today’s world?
There’s no such thing as balance. It’s more about navigating between work and life every day and doing it very imperfectly, as Ellen Galinsky of Families and Work Institute has said. I think it’s particularly useful for women to share what works for them and to be open with each other about how difficult it is. The problem begins when we feel isolated, stressed, and try to tackle it alone. We simply can’t clone ourselves into 150 different people. But if we’re engaged in communicating with other women who are going through the same struggle, we pick up tips on how to make it easier for us.
Can you share with readers one of the biggest challenges you faced in your path to success? How did you overcome that challenge?
Suffering from a food addiction, I was 50 pounds heavier over 30 years ago and ready to jump out of a window of my apartment. I didn’t see any hope in things being different. In my desperation I reached out for help and got it from a group of people who had knowledge about how not to hurt themselves with food. I realized that I needed to have more spiritual grounding if I was going to stop overeating for all the wrong reasons. I discovered a higher purpose for my life — to help women realize their authentic power and claim their voice and unique abilities. I started my company, Creative Expansions, Inc. with this mission.
Helene Lerner’s new book, In Her Power, is available now.
Giving Thanks with the Generosity Package Daily Deal
Thanksgiving is the time of year to give thanks, but we want to encourage you to integrate generosity into you life every day! That’s why we’re offering this excellent Generosity Package, which features two titles to help you be generous everyday, Kathy LeMay‘s The Generosity Plan and Pierre Pradervand‘s The Gentle Art of Blessing, all for the price of one. The Generosity Plan guides readers to discover what inspires them and direct that toward a better world, and The Gentle Art of Blessing helps readers develop a down-to-earth approach to applying spirituality in their everyday life.
In honor of thanksgiving, some of us in the office wanted to share with all of you what we’re thankful for this year. And from everyone here at Beyond Words Publishing, Happy Thanksgiving!! (more…)
Holiday Gift!
The holidays are upon us and that means it’s time for…SALES! Well, actually it means it’s the time of year when we’re all meditating on the things that we’re grateful for. It’s the time of year to express how much we appreciate all the people around us, and take a moment to give back to the community and the world. Here at Beyond Words we want to take a moment to show how much we appreciate the entire Beyond Words community by offering you Exclusive Daily Deals! Celebrate the holidays with wisdom from your favorite authors, or share some of your favorite titles by giving them to your loved one or colleague. Each day, from November 16 through December 20, we will bring you an exclusive gift bundle, discount, or freebie on some of our favorite books, DVDs, CDs, and more. Check back each day to discover the Holiday Daily Deal! Or, follow us on Facebook or Twitter to stay informed.
Whether you are shopping for yourself or friends and family, we made sure to include a little something for everyone.
Happy Holidays!
Staff Pick of the Week: The Code by Johanna Paungger & Thomas Poppe
Staff Pick of the Week
One of the best aspects of working at a book publisher is that you get paid to read books! What’s better than that? In the office, we are always reading, passing around, and discussing the newest titles coming out. We decided to take the active energy surrounding our books and bring you in on the conversation. So, we’re beginning a new weekly tradition here on the blog at Beyond Words: Staff Picks. Our hope is to provide all of our readers some insight into the books we’re discussing, what we’re saying about them, and, especially, invite you to join in on the conversation. Please post your comments, share you stories, and be our partners in transformation.
Leah’s Pick of the Week—The Code: Unlocking the Ancient Power of Your Birthday
I firmly believe that the key to strong relationships lies in truly understanding and accepting the people in our lives: What makes them tick? What are their strengths? Where do they need support? It can really be a struggle to unlock these aspects of people in all areas of our lives, from co-workers to friends, family members to spouses. Also, we often struggle with simply understanding our selves and the deeper forces that guide our actions in life.
The Code delivers one way to better understand our selves and the people around us. Rooted in the tradition practiced for generations by the people of the Tyrolean mountains in Western Europe, The Code offers an accessible yet profound wisdom that can be applied to every aspect of ones life and each of ones relationships.
In the book’s introduction, our Editor in Chief, Cynthia Black, describes The Code’s method. “It [The Code] combines two dimensions working together: the power of one’s birthdate and the energies of colors.” These two powers are then combined on the Birthday Wheel, which brings in energetic motion and the points of the compass—North, South, East, West, and Center. This combination allows us to see the picture of the whole person. It can unlock the mystery within our relationships. Why does your spouse react in a certain way? How can I better understand and build stronger relationships with my colleagues.
Most important, The Code is not just about who we are, but about who we can be. It’s a system to better guide your life and fulfill your true potential by living in tune with our natural gifts.
It’s a book that can be referenced over and over again for all aspects of ones life and for every member of ones social circle. I’ve decoded myself, my husband, and am now moving on to my wonderful nieces. So far, the results have been nothing less then enlightening.
Unlock your Code here, then read the book to learn more.
The Week Ahead: The Code in Madison, CT, and Jessica Maxwell at Ghost Ranch
It may be Monday and the start of the work-week, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun. Every Monday we will be posting our upcoming events for the week. Check out these upcoming Beyond Words events happening around the country.
The Code Book Signing with Thomas Poppe and Johanna Paungger
When: Thursday, November 3, 2011, 7:00 pm
Where: R.J. Julia, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT 06443
What: Your most important and powerful piece of self-discovery is your birthday. Come and find out how and why at R.J. Julia Bookstore. Thomas Poppe and Johanna Paungger will show you how to discover the root of who you are, and why people in your life function the way they do.
Before the event, unlock out The Code behind your birthday here. Don’t forget to share your findings with us on Facebook or Twitter.
Jessica Maxwell, author of Roll Around Heaven at Ghost Ranch
When: Sunday, November 6, 2011
Where: Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico
What: In Roll Around Heaven, Jessica draws upon the deep wisdom of Judaic-Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, and Native American traditions gathered first-hand during her travels. She also sees frofound (if sometimes hilarious) visions, hears the voice of God, is regularly visited by light beings, angelic and otherwise, uses Second Sight to help clear people of crippling emotional traumas, and even heals a paralyzed squirrel with prayer.
Jessica will be at Ghost Ranch for a four-day interactive workshop. Learn more here.
Go here for more Beyond Words event listings.
Win an Intuitive Reading!
Sometimes I wish I didn’t work here, if only so I could enter the sweepstakes! Our latest is a good one too! The winner gets a free consultation with renowned expert in intuition and personal energy Penny Pierce plus a signed copy of her latest book, Frequency: The Power of Personal Vibration! Check it out: The Frequency Sweepstakes.
Dr. Gary Schwartz on 11:11 Talk Radio
Don’t miss this interview with our beloved Dr. Gary Schwartz! Here he speaks to Simran Singh about how Spirit collaborates with us in our daily lives. Gary Schwartz is the author of The Sacred Promise which is a fascinating exploration of his work in his Arizona laboratory in the University of Arizona.
This is an excellent interview–Simran really knows what she is talking about and we love listening to her. Click on the “Latest Episode” button when you follow this link.http://www.voiceamerica.com/Show/1536
and if you like this, I’d recommend subscribing to her podcast on ITunes. I believe the next episode features another of our fabulous authors–Penney Peirce!
Beyond Words on the Road!
Beyond Words is abuzz with anticipation as we prepare for all the amazing trade shows coming up in the next couple of months.
In a week Book Expo America will take over New York City’s Javitz center and Beyond Words will be right in the the thick of things. Our authors Thomas Poppe and Johanna Paungger will be on hand to teach you about your Code and all the incredible insights it can give you into who you are. If you are going to be at BEA and would like to have a one on one meeting with Thomas and Johanna email us.
Right after we finish at BEA we go to Sun Valley, Idaho 
for the annual Sun Valley Wellness Festival. Tami Kent, Inna Segal and Thomas Poppe and Johanna Paungger will be giving workshops and presentations throughout the weekend. It’s a unique and uplifting festival that Beyond Words is very proud to sponsor.
Then at the end of June we make our way to the International New Age Trade Show in Boulder, Colorado. Our author Michael Bernard Beckwith will be speaking at the Opening Breakfast to get everyone inspired and energized for the rest of the show.
It’s a full and exciting schedule! Hopefully we will see you at one of the shows. If you are there, come say, “Hello!” We’d love to meet you!
This Earth Day: Adopt a New Paradigm
Three Things That You Can Do to Transform the Planet and Your Life
by Catriona Macgregor, author of Partnering With Nature
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes.
-Marcel Proust
In this age of technological advancements, our connection with Nature has diminished alarmingly. We are becoming strangers in our home–the Earth. We miss the subtle changes in the wind, the calls of birds, the smell of the fragrant ground beneath our feet. We spend more time indoors on computers and TVs, which leaves little time for deep inner journeys or quiet walks in the woods. Yet, who we are and what we are–the very root of our identity–springs from the Earth.
We are suffering from a lack of contact with nature, a nature-deficit that not only leads to ill health, but also gives us a sense that something is missing in our lives. Our children are especially vulnerable. We are witnessing a whole new generation that is growing up “hooked” to an electronic device of one kind or another. According to a 2010 study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, children today are spending practically every waking minute (7.5 hours per day) — except for the time in school — using a smart phone, computer, television or other electronic device”. [1] (more…)
What’s next month’s book?
Are you in a book club? I have been a card-carrying member for about 6 months and have enjoyed all of our talks. But what if book club wasn’t just once a month, what if it was every day? I don’t mean reading a book a day, but if you were to read a book that didn’t stop at the discussion. What if it was a book that could change how you lead your day-to-day life? And your book club could act as a sort of support group. (more…)
