PART I: INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
- As children we start asking ourselves – what do I want to be, what do I want personally in my relationships, what is out there for someone like me?
- Find your “Right goals” – success doesn’t come in one-size fits all.
- Let’s talk real life versus the pretty version.
- Can we always focus on the positive?
- She questioned everything and attempted suicide several times.
- From pessimist to the possibility of the unknown.
- Surrender versus Surrender where there is unlimited possibility.
- Fear is an emotion – it’s there to protect you or an indicator of something really good is on the other side.
- The human spirit is the force inside that allows us to accomplish amazing things.
- When we tap into this power, we can exceed what we think is possible. Our mind is limited and our spirit is infinite.
- OPEN – the 4 master keys
- O – Outlook – optimize your outlook for success (how you view the world, yourself, your circumstance)
- Lenses: sunglasses (pessimist)
- Rose colored (bright and sunny)
- Corrective (what society says we should want or should see things) blocks/clouds your naked eye vision.
- P – Plan – identifying the right goal and focusing on it. It’ll pull you forward. Is there a goal that keeps coming up for you?
- E – Education of self – definitive expert of you – who you are and what you want.
- N – Network – having your CPR team (Core Personal Revitalization ) will help hold you accountable and help you see your blind spots.
- O – Outlook – optimize your outlook for success (how you view the world, yourself, your circumstance)
- There’s no order of difficulty in miracles (Course in Miracles) or challenges.
- You’re the greatest influence + leader in your life.
- You’re here to share your story – though your business, who you serve shine and share your gifts.
PART II: ACTION STEPS
- Don’t measure your success by what other people are doing.
- Breathe through your fear something great is waiting for you on the other side.
- Date yourself – take yourself out for a date. Schedule 30 minutes in your calendar for you to do something fun and out of your usual routine.
About the Guest:
Featured in the Wall Street Journal, profiled in Investor’s Beat as a successful woman in real estate, contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Positive, voted a Super Lawyers’ Rising Star two years in a row, featured in Holistic MBA’s World Class Master Coach video summit and recognized as a Zeta Phi Beta Woman of Courage, Angela Winfield is the queen of inspirational transformation. Despite being declared legally blind at age ten and going totally blind by age 20, Angela is a graduate of Barnard College of Columbia University and Cornell Law School, Of Counsel at Barclay Damon, one of the top 250 law firms in the country, a sought-after motivational speaker, a certified life and success coach from the renowned IPEC coaching school, published author, a community leader, real estate investor, wife, and successful entrepreneur- all by the age of 30!
Angela is committed to motivating, educating and inspiring individuals to reach their highest potential. She founded Blind Faith Enterprises LLC, her personal growth and development company to share her holistic master key system for success through presentations, 1-on-1 coaching and home study programs. Angela supports professional women in making the difference they know in their hearts they were meant to make. She helps women who are taking on new leadership roles to show up powerfully and gracefully while maintaining personal order and balance.
Angela says, “There’s always a path to success- in business and life. It’s a matter of whether you can see it- even if there are obstacles in the way.” Angela helps you see the way and guides you to your maximum potential and ultimate success. Angela is the blind woman with vision- boldly leading the way forward!
Angela also values giving back to the community and serves on three not-for-profit boards of directors including being the youngest and first ever minority or disabled president of her local United Way.