Never allow men to define who you are because you are created with uniqueness. After reading this book, you will discover that everyone is created to be used as an intricate part of Gods plan and purpose for creation. Each of us is given a particular gift designed to be used specifically to fulfill that purpose. Gods purpose for us is to serve Him, love others, and share His Word to reassure, encourage, and educate. This will bring glory and pleasure to Him. You must know who you are, who God is, and what His purpose for your life is.

Maybe your wall is only a single brick because of a hurt you experienced as a teenager. Or maybe your wall is a thick concrete slab because of the pain of a divorce or broken promise. Either way, you have decided not to trust anyone-even God. This book speaks to the heart of your relationships and provides the tools to demolish the wall. Deep down you know that the wall you've built also keeps out the One who can restore you.

Whether you are a student-in-training or a long-time practitioner, this book will help you explore the unique style that animates your work and makes you most creative and effective. The contents of this book will be enriching for facilitators of all kinds including therapists, organizational facilitators, coaches, teachers, leaders, and other types of individual and group helpers. Through lively stories, discussions, pictures, and numerous process-oriented exercises, you’ll explore the many facets of your style, the mythic flow that moves you while working, and how your facilitator skills come to life in your own special way. You’ll understand that your unique style is one of the greatest gifts that you share with others, even though you are usually not quite aware of it. You’ll also discover the special artistry that lies hidden in the most unusual parts of you, including your biggest learning problems!

Practice wisdom is needed because the challenges people face in life, work and society are not simple and require more than knowledge, actions and decision making capabilities. In professional practice wisdom enhances people’s capacity to succeed and evolve and to assist their clients in achieving positive, relevant and satisfying outcomes. Practice Wisdom: Values and Interpretations brings diverse views and interpretations to an exploration of what wisdom in professional practice means and can become: academically, practically and inspirationally. The authors reflect on core dimensions of practice wisdom like ethics, mindfulness, moral virtue, particularisation and metacognition. The chapter authors tackle the trials that practice wisdom seekers encounter including the demand for resilience, perseverance, finding credibility and humility in practice wisdom, and linking wisdom into evidence for sound professional decision making. Readers are invited to consider what the place of practice wisdom encompasses in pursuing good practice outcomes amidst the turmoil and pressure of professional practice today. Do the imperatives of evidence-based practice and accountability leave enough space for wise practice or is wisdom seen by modern practice worlds as unnecessary, antiquated, unrealistic and redundant? Without a doubt these questions are answered positively in this book in support of the place and value of practice wisdom in professional practice today.

Working for a matrix international organisation, with its ensuing diverse global teams, based in a variety of geographic locations is a fact of life for most leaders and managers today. These teams may be permanent, or they may come together temporarily to deliver a specific project. The challenges of making decisions, setting goals, communicating, building trust and managing the team are far harder when you are separated by time, language, culture and priorities. Global Teams will enable leaders, teams and organisation to deal with the challenges they face: · How can you ensure that your global team delivers results? · How do I trade off our local goals and priorities versus the global priorities? · How do I find out what is really going on and how it will affect me? · Can I trust top management to support my agenda and me personally? · How can I lead people who I do not see and are not like me? Based on original research with some of the world’s leading companies, Global Teams is the definitive, practical guide on making the sharp end of globalisation work for you and your organisation. “In this book, Jo Owen provides not only a thorough understanding of what make a “global” organization effective, but also ideas and reflections on how to go about it, in a way that is neither simplistic nor dogmatic. Great read.” Bertrand Lavayssiere, Ayres and Co. Strategy Consultancy “A perk of my job is that I get paid to read and review books. Nothing thrills me more than to know that one of my favourite management authors, Mr Jo Owen, has another book published. I enjoy reading his perspectives on the various aspects of management as he provides insights that can be easily digested by anybody yet has the necessary depth to help you with the skills needed in management. His latest offering showcases research that he has extensively carried out and provides astute insights that will benefit any executive from any level of management, be it middle or senior management. Quickly bookmark this for your “to-read list” as it is a useful, insightful read.” Sadie Jane Nunis, Singapore Institute of Management, Publications Manager “Jo Owen has done it again – spotted a big gap in the literature and filled it elegantly and effectively with this splendidly readable, comprehensive, practical, and evidence-based treatment of a topic that is really challenging to our globalizing business world. Packed with great examples and quotes Owen leads the reader through the toughest and most interesting challenges in cross-cultural management: leadership, team dynamics, business context and systems, cultural intelligence and conflict resolution. This should be the first item for global managers to put in their hand luggage.” Nigel Nicholson, Professor, London Business School, author of “The ‘I’ of Leadership: Strategies for seeing being and doing” (Jossey-Bass, 2013) "Original and practical book on a vital topic which no one has looked at in depth before; simple and clear to read; lots of real world case examples; escapes the normal orthodoxy where globalisation means spreading western practice." Alberto Forchielli. Managing Partner, Mandarin Capital Partners.

Utuk has created an inspiring and informational road map to get ones life moving in the right direction in order to achieve success and fulfillment. Using dynamic biblical principles, clear language, and vivid examples, he shows how to turn limited beliefs into limitless beliefs, overcome personal obstacles, and focus on solutions, and more. (Practical Life)

Now available in two volumes for ease of use: Book 1 focuses on the context of midwifery practice Book 2 focuses on midwifery practice New and significantly updated chapters include: man rights in childbirth Midwifery as primary healthcare Birth place and birth space Social and environmental determinants of women’s health Contraception Variations in normal Endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives (ACM) and the New Zealand College of Midwives (NZCOM) NEW to the Evolve resources: a suite of 18 videos featuring interviews with midwifery lecturers and students who share inspirational insights, advice, challenges and opportunities for learning Now includes an eBook with all print purchases

The FinTech community is steeped in change and has the potential to pave the way for equal opportunities in the workplace, considering the positive actions that have taken place. There is so much more that can be done but what has been achieved so far needs to be replicated. This book showcases the successes in the industry alongside that which could act as a barrier or escalator. Being the first of its kind, FinTech Women Walk the Talk draws upon the author’s podcasts that feature the insights of more than 150 FinTech experts; more than 100 of which are women. It is a call to action for diversity in the workplace, showcasing the successes and presenting how to overcome the challenges. By demystifying FinTech, and highlighting its potential to drive change, this book explores how to achieve gender parity in the workplace. The FinTech industry is used as acase study and hence of interest to practitioners in finance, technology, FinTech and beyond.

Some things will not happen until you open your mouth. Your voice has the power to bring heaven to earth. God has given believers the ability to speak as He spoke, causing things that were not to be. The believer’s voice pulls, roots out, throws down, destroys, and builds up and plants (Jeremiah 1:10). When we speak according to the Spirit of God, our voices bring heaven to earth. When we open our mouths, heaven is speaking. When we prophesy, heaven is speaking. When we speak by the Spirit of God, heaven is speaking. No matter how much it seems like hell is raging, when we open our mouths and speak God’s Word, heaven comes. In Activate Heaven, John Eckhardt shows you how to use your voice to advance God’s agenda in the earth and equips you to stand against everything the enemy uses to silence your voice, from depression and confusion to sickness, pain, and rejection. The enemy would like nothing more than to silence the church. But when we open our mouths, the sick get healed, demons flee, miracles and finances are released, resulting in situations turned around. Speaking the will of God—speaking forth that which is in heaven—is the essence of the prophetic. Therefore, it’s time to stop complaining and start prophesying. It’s time to stop talking about how bad things are and begin to open our mouths and declare that as we speak heaven comes. This book will teach you how to use the most powerful tool you possess: Your voice. You will be empowered to rip off the muzzle placed upon you by man, and you will exercise the supernatural power of your voice.

Unlock the hidden realm of natural magic and uncover powerful healing and transformation with this easy guide to green witch magic. The Green Witch's Guide is the perfect companion for new green witches of all genders, who are eager to immerse themselves into this enchanting craft in a way that is approachable, thoroughly explained, and inviting to newcomers of all ages. Allow this book to help you connect with nature, and tap into its incredible power as we explore the magical and medicinal properties of over 100 herbs, plants and flowers you can use to enhance your spell work, improve your well-being and support your daily practice. Enjoy the 30 recipes including magical blends of tea to nourish your body, mind, and soul, and ritual spell oils that support your intentions, desires, and healing to elevate your spiritual journey. Celebrate the solstices and equinoxes with rituals that will help you align with the universe. And, engage in delightful magical crafts that infuse your life with creativity and spiritual harmony. Gain spiritual expansion and self-discovery by immersing yourself in this philosophy as explained within these pages. Unlock the secrets of Green Witch's Guide to Natural Magic and ignite the profound potential of nature in your life. Features: - 100+ herbs, plants and flowers identified (so you can learn their medicinal and magical properties) - 30 recipes (including tea spells and ritual spell oils) - Magical Crafts (learn how to create your own incense, Florida water, dream pillow, and more) - Large font for easy reading - Understand green witch philosophy and how and why we harness energy from nature - Rituals to welcome the seasons And so much more! This book is jammed packed with tons of actionable advice and instructions, without talking down to the reader, or trying to force personal beliefs about the craft on them. This book is warm, welcoming and helps green witchcraft feel more approachable and accessible for newcomers. See for yourself by giving this lovely guide a read. It makes a wonderful gift too.