If all you needed was 30 minutes to change your life for the better, would you take the time? The answer would appear obvious. Who wouldn’t take a half hour of their busiest day if they knew it would change their life for the better–enabling them to walk in the greatness God intended?
Actually, there are many reasons why people don’t take the time to move ahead in life. Procrastination is one. Perhaps, the biggest reason of all is they simply don’t know how to get started. Whatever your reason, this will all change with the book, NOW WHAT?! Get OVER yourself and MOVE! As the name implies, this book is about getting off your blessed assurance and moving into your destiny. And the best part of all, it tells you how!
Written by Dr. Angela Anderson, International #1 Best Selling Author, NOW WHAT?! Get OVER yourself and MOVE! has the prescription for every excuse that keeps you from moving forward. Dare to take heed to her advice and watch closely as your thought process changes and your life begins to move forward in your purpose.
Dr. Angela, as she prefers to be called, lives by the lessons she teaches. By applying the principles and tools in her book, she not only achieved her goal of earning her doctorate degree in Management and Organizational Leadership during the most challenging time of her life, she has received God’s anointed favor through her faith and perseverance. Without warning, he catapulted her to into the position of an industry leading consultant in personal and organizational success. Yes, I said, “warning” because she had no idea how many doors he would open or how fast the blessings would come. Her client list reads like a Who’s Who of industry titans, including a leading global technology and telecommunications company, the second largest pharmaceutical company in the world and a world-wide logistics and shipping company. She has appeared on numerous panels and media forums among them the FedEx Women’s Leadership Conference 5th Annual 360 degree Summit, which included approximately 500 participants in the audience and the broadcast was simulcast to 25 additional locations worldwide. At the Speak and Write 2017 conference, Dr. Angela partnered with international author and speaker, Lisa Nichols, where her message was heard via Livestream in 42 countries around the world.
Dr. Angela Anderson
Like thousands of others, you will benefit from Dr. Angela’s practical and insightful advice. Once you pick up her book, you will quickly discover why she is such an effective communicator and motivator. Dr. Angela is the consummate story teller, and although her book is a quick read, it is filled with great tips and advice. You will find it to be exhilarating and engaging from the moment you begin, inspiring you at every step, motivating you with the turn of each page and empowering you with tools to help you achieve your goal. Do not be surprised if you find yourself completely immersed in her real life scenarios, examples and testimonies.
What’s more, this book is an answered prayer if you are desperately in need of direction on how to move forward but you are always pressed for time. Thirty minutes is all you need to get started. If you run out of time on your lunch break, this is not a problem. You can easily pick up where you left off when you retire for the evening. Who knows, it may be the best night’s sleep you have had in a long time.
Well, I have told you what to expect from, NOW WHAT?! Get OVER yourself and MOVE! It is time for you to learn from Dr. Angela what inspired her to write this book.
HimPower: First, thank you for taking time to meet with me on behalf of our HimPower Family. I absolutely love your book! The title alone carries a powerful message, and once I began reading, I was amazed at how much substance there is to the message. With that said, I realize there is always a story behind the story. What can you tell our HimPower Family about why you wrote the book?
Dr. Angela: I never set out to write a book specifically. This book was my journal! At the beginning of each year, I always ask for divine direction for the coming year. During that time, God planted in my spirit that I needed to keep a journal and I had to keep it with me at all times. I was very obedient to the process. I even kept the journal at my bedside while I slept. For approximately 4 months I kept this journal, only writing in it when I felt inspired to do so. In month 4, I attended a conference for speakers and writers. I couldn’t explain it, but I KNEW that I needed to go to this conference. I knew that if I felt like I was called to work in this space, I needed to surround myself with people who were already operating in the field. I rescheduled everything and purchased my ticket. While there, I had a conversation with a gentleman who was also attending the conference. We began to have a conversation about purpose and direction. We discussed the importance of being aligned with your gifts. As we continued to speak, I began to discuss some of the concepts in my journal. He asked me where the information came from and I told him that I had written it. He then asked if I had ever considered writing a book. I responded by saying that I was open to it! I am always very careful not to block opportunities with my words! He asked me how long it would take me to draft a manuscript and I told him to give me 48 hours because the conference was ending in two days. We met again before the conference ended and I discovered that the gentleman was a publisher. Thirty days after that meeting we published the book. I intentionally released the book on August 28 at 8:28 am for Romans 8:28! The day before the launch, I questioned if the book would have value to others because it was so personal to me. I literally had to “get over myself and move.” The day before launch the concept of 24 hours continued to resonate in my spirit. I knew that I was 24 hours before the launch and I thought that was why I kept focusing on the idea. On launch day, 10 hours after the launch, I received notification that I was officially a #1 international best-selling author! It is amazing what God can do in a day! My life literally changed in 24 hours. Every time I see this book, it is a reminder of God’s direction and the importance of being open to his plan.
HimPower: Where did you get your inspiration for the stories that make your book come alive?
Dr. Angela: The stories in the book are things that I have experienced at different times in my life. I try to stay aware and present. I am mindful of the things that happen around me because you never know when a lesson is being taught. I have found that God speaks to us in multiple ways if we are aligned and paying attention! I have learned so much just by being aware and open to the lessons.
HimPower: In addition to your awareness and openness, it is quite obvious how important your family is to you. You even included the story about your daughter’s dream in the book—which is quite profound. What can you tell us about your daughters, your family?
Dr. Angela: My most important role is that of wife and mother. I am a proud mom of two wonderful daughters. My daughters were born on the same day, four years apart! Everyday my goal is to make my daughters proud. I want them to know that there are no limits when you tap into your divine gifts and operate in purpose. I learn from them every day. The dream that I included in the book is just one example of how God speaks to us in amazing ways. Sometimes it even comes through our children. My husband and I have been together for 22 years. We were college sweethearts. Professionally, he serves as a physician and happens to be an author as well! He is very supportive and always cheers me on no matter what new project I undertake. I am blessed beyond measure to have a spouse who is a believer and understands the power of allowing our lives to be divinely led.
HimPower: That is a powerful statement and says so much about your husband. One point that resounds over and over again is your personal sacrifice and commitment to succeed in reaching your goal. What can you tell our HimPower Family about the sacrifices you made in juggling family, career, and pursuit of your doctorate and if you had it to do over would you do anything differently?
Dr. Angela: Balance. There were many days when balance seemed like an impossible dream. There is something very powerful about focusing on your vision and just relentlessly moving toward it. When I look back on some of the sacrifices that were made, as difficult as they were, I know that they were all necessary. Like many women, I wear many hats. During my doctoral program, I worked full time during most of the program. I had a young daughter. I was pregnant and had my youngest daughter during the program (there is a story in the book about this). The only way I can describe it, is that I knew that God was calling me for more. I didn’t know how it would all unfold at the time. I just knew that I could not quit. There was this constant push inside to keep going and seeing it through. I knew that I had two little ones who were counting on me to eliminate excuses and clear a path for them. I know that there are no mistakes, and nothing is random. I would not change a thing because I know every sacrifice opened a door to today.
Dr. Angela Anderson, with daughters Alexandra and Alexis and husband, Dr. Otis Anderson III
HimPower: No doubt, the feedback you have received from the book has been overwhelmingly positive. What are you hearing from readers who have read the book and begun implementing the tools you provided?
Dr. Angela: I really did not know what to expect when I released this book. Keep in mind I just thought I was opening my journal to everyone else. I wondered if the book would even resonate with others since I had written it for myself. What has happened is nothing short of amazing. The number of people who have reached out to share their stories of “staying ready” and “getting over themselves and moving” has been phenomenal. I am reminded of a young lady I met at a youth conference where I was the keynote speaker. After the event, she approached me and stated that she wanted to apply to two very rigorous ivy league summer internships. She had not applied because she had convinced herself that she would never be selected. She read the book, challenged her fear, eliminated the distractions and applied. She was accepted to both programs and received scholarships to attend! She got over herself and moved! I have had other people reach out and tell me that they have birthed businesses that they had been considering for years and never moved on the idea. Some of the readers have gotten new jobs, written books of their own, improved relationships, etc. I never realized how often we stand in our own way. The moment we open ourselves to divine guidance and move with intention, a shift happens!
HimPower: This is a strong testament to God’s power working in and through you to make this book such an effective tool. You reached the International #1 Best Selling Author status with this within 24 hours. That has to feel incredible–a major personal achievement. Tell us about this honor, what makes it special and why.
Dr. Angela: I don’t know if that has even sunk in yet! While I know that I physically wrote the book, the process was undoubtedly guided by God. Of course, I am so happy that the book has resonated with people. However, for me it is about the message. I get most excited when I see how people’s lives are changed. I feel that those moments are the real reasons why this book exists. The message and the breakthroughs associated with the message are what motivate me more than anything else. I am grateful just to be able to watch this entire journey unfold.
HimPower: What else can you tell us about yourself or the book that might interest our HimPower Family?
Dr. Angela: More than anything else I want the HimPower Family to know that every person is equipped with gifts that are specific to them. Everyone’s road to their success is different. The goal is to become a student of yourself and tap into those gifts. My journey is proof that sometimes the dream is bigger than we can imagine. The power of being intentional in our thinking and in our actions is beyond imagination. This book is purposely written to be read quickly and easily applied. I did not want the reader to feel overwhelmed by the information. The book includes affirmations to mentally equip the reader for their journey and there is also an action plan to get them MOVING even before the book ends! It is my prayer that anyone who reads the book is impacted in a positive way and that they discover the beauty of their purpose.
Dr. Angela Anderson is the CEO of Dr. Angela Speaks and recognized worldwide as a leadership and organizational expert. She is a #1 international best-selling author and internationally certified executive advisor, speaker, and trainer certified by the John C. Maxwell Team, which specializes in providing training around the world on topics such as leadership, influence, motivation and team dynamics. Her career includes several very diverse roles, from assessing and directing clinical services in mental health in local hospitals to building out a successful leadership development program for frontline employees at Verizon, where she was honored with the President’s Award of Excellence, the Star Promoter Award, and a personal commendation from the company CEO for her role in customer satisfaction and performance. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Dillard University (New Orleans, LA), her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls, IA) and completed her doctoral work in Management and Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix (Phoenix, AZ). For more information, connect with Dr. Angela on her website at https://www.drangelaspeaks.com/, email: drangelaspeaks@gmail.com or by phone at 901-201-0312.
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