Encouragement Speaker Derrick Hayes gives a DERRICK Interview by asking 7 questions through each letter of his first name to give you an insightful perspective from other experts, entrepreneurs, celebrities and up and coming super stars.
Today’s DERRICK Interview is with Dr. Virginia LeBlanc who is a Speaker, singer, coach, consultant, educator and is the bestselling author of Love the Skin YOU’RE In: How to Conquer Life through Divergent Thinking. A highly sought-after expert with a breadth of experience across industries, she employs knowledge and know-how through her company Defining Paths to transform client circumstances from the inside out.
D is for Dream. What is your dream and what have you achieved?
My dreams are ever changing as I check off the list and have a revelation in my purpose. Perhaps the biggest “dreams” I have achieved to date are:
1) living and loving from the inside out;
2) becoming a published author; and
3) becoming a leader, influencer, and transformer of lives and entities for the better.
E is for Encourage. What encourages you?
My faith, the abundant availability of grace, and the power of love encourage me. Also, knowing that I can and do make a difference on a daily basis gives me encouragement.
R is for Resource. What resources do you bring to the table that makes you unique or stand out?
I am a multi-disciplined subject matter expert who has mastered the art of convergence in know-how transference across diverse industries through divergent thinking.
R is for Ready? When did you realize you were ready for what you are doing now?
Are we ever truly ready? As we move in our purpose, we become ready and equipped every day. You will not know until you test the waters. I made the decision to step out in faith when a host of circumstances converged pointing me in that direction, and I could no longer ignore that calling.
I is for Individual. Name at least one person that you know that you feel others should learn about and why?
This answer will always be Jesus. Walking after his example and teachings keep, correct, ground, and sustain me in love, empowerment, and peace that transcends my own understanding. When you understand how to love unconditionally, sacrifice for a greater good, and reach others through servant leadership, your perspective changes, and all of a sudden, life makes sense and is worth living.
C is for Continue. When you fail, things look bleak or are not optimistic what makes you want to continue?
Most importantly, I never fail, only gain lessons learned; it’s a mindset. My faith and the spirit within me mute fear of failure and activates/emboldens the fight in me.
K is for Key. What keys to success can you leave for upcoming entrepreneurs and leaders?
Keys to success for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders: Tune into YOUR channel; manage YOUR reality; and think divergently. Follow YOUR path to purpose, do what you were meant to do, and always be you. It may take time to figure it out, but you will figure it out, if you keep trying. Stay in the ring and ALWAYS get up from the mat!
Is there anything that we did not touch on that you would like to inspire others with?
A holistic approach to life is a must including the exercising of faith. Let go of fear and jump. You will find the net. It may be a little or a lot lower than you thought but you will find it. If nothing else, and faith scares you, it is the law of attraction.
Visit Dr. Virginia LeBlanc online at http://definingpaths.info for more information.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpaths/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drleblanc
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Twitter: @drleblanconline
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