Paula McCoy: Standing at the Crossroads

Finally, it was a quiet day in the office of CEO and President of The North Carolina Minority Support Center, Paula McCoy. I was particularly struck by Paula’s humbling presence and her passion for helping communities succeed.

What a fascinating story! How often have you heard people talk about finding a mentor to coach you along the road to success or get the education to teach you how to be successful? Paula is the epitome of a leader who finds what she needs within the scope of her environment.

Imagine being born in a family of 13. Imagine having a child at an early age and returning to a home where no one knows your true passions. Imagine standing at the crossroads of one the biggest decisions of your life. What choices do you make when you’re standing at the crossroads? And how do you choose with power, passion, grace and dignity. Paula candidly shares how.

Early on, Paula learned the power being competitive. From being born into a large family to single motherhood to standing at the crossroads and making one of the most difficult decisions ever, Paula found ways to navigate success out of each and every moment. You will be inspired by her story of optimism, hope, and leadership.

Paula’s vision from an early age was about helping others realize their potential; but little did she know she was on a journey to helping "communities" realize their potential for success.

Sit back and enjoy this interview as Paula shares what she knows for sure and how self discovery is the key to being a great leader and finding a greater vision.

Grab a pen and paper to jot down some notes as you learn from one of our great P3 Pearls of the World.

May 11 2009 | Cover Story Interviews and P3 Radio Talk Shows and Power Boost: May 2009 and Women Living On Purpose | 1 Comment »

About Our Cover: Patricia Varley

Patricia Varley, MHSA is a National Speaker & Facilitator, Business & Personal Coach and author who focuses on integrating professional, personal and spiritual growth. She has successfully worked for the past 15 years with entrepreneurs, business owners, companies and national organizations in "Reinventing Success from the Inside Out" by "Reclaiming the Wholeness of People." Patricia combines her commitment to empowering women with her understanding of personal development and the importance of living and working with passion while contributing your unique purpose to the world.

Her areas of expertise include Marketing, Sales and Networking, Leadership Mastery, Navigating Through Change & Transition and Work/Life Balance. Her strong leadership, coaching and communication skills in combination with her entrepreneurial spirit helped her develop an international sales and network marketing organization of 1000 distributors. Patricia was honored by the Connecticut Business and Professional Women as "WOMAN of ACHIEVEMENT". She is one of 3 women who created and presents locally and nationally the one act play "LIFE-DIVAS: A WOMAN’S JOURNEY."

A frequent radio and television guest and host with numerous articles published, Patricia is a featured author in “POWER TOOLS: Top Executive Coaches Put You On The Fast Track To Success”. She also wrote and designed her workbook and manual "BECAUSE YOU MATTER: 10 HEART-CENTERED PRINCIPLES FOR LIVING THE LIFE YOU DESIRE". In 2000, Patricia Founded and Hosts the Naples, FL Chapter of Women of Vision & Action (WOVA). She holds a B.A. Degree in Behavioral Science from Rollins College, Florida and a Masters Degree in Organization & Management and Human Services Administration from Antioch, New England. Patricia is a member of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), International Coach Federation and National Speakers Association. See www.patriciavarley.com for more information or call 1-800-529-0063.

April 03 2009 | Cover Story Interviews and Other Useful Articles and P3 Radio Talk Shows | No Comments »