Welcome !!!
The foundation of Equipping the Next Generation ~ Helping Others Lead the Way started at a gathering in Fužine, Croatia in 2011 where I had the opportunity to lean into the future and make some plans on how I wanted to impact my sphere of influence. I have a heart to help people become good leaders. To help them; learn about themselves, develop strategies to lead confidently, lead with confidence and set into motion a plan to equip others. I am a:
- John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker.
- Certified DISC instructor – “WHY PEOPLE DO WHAT THEY DO”
For 40+ years, I’ve work extensively in the non-profit and education world. I create training systems for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs, lead workshops and trainings locally and globally with various non-profits. As a coach, teacher, trainer and speaker I will commit to partnering with you, to focus on you and your objectives. Please feel free to request a free consolation and discuss how we can work together to create your goals. Contact me. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to becoming a successful leader.
MASTERMIND
Mastermind meetings include peer brainstorming, education, accountability and support in a group setting to sharpen your leadership and personal skills. As a certified John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker, I will lead you through the John Maxwell material that best suits your needs:
- Leadership Gold
- Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn
- Intentional Living
- The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, Live Them and Reach Your Potential
Training and Transformation (TNT)
Leading is putting into action what you have learned.
Training and Transformation (TNT) meets once a month for a two-hour session focusing on personal leadership growth. The purpose of TNT is to mature each leader in:
- Understanding Your Personality
- Influencing Others
- Discovering God’s Purpose for You in Leadership
Each participant will read a book (purchased by participant), complete the homework assignment and engage in discussions about how your leadership is being transformed.
To equip your team successfully you must communicate well, nurture relationships, and have proper attitudes to develop leaders within. Join a group today.
“If you start today to do the right thing, you are already a success even if it doesn’t show yet.”
John C. Maxwell
COACHING / MENTORING
Do you need someone to help on concrete issues, learn how to think strategically or manage more effectively? Coaching is in your future. You may be looking for a relationship offering a safe environment to work through issues affecting your personal and professional success. If so a mentoring relationship is where you're headed.
Together we will determine where you are right now and create a strategic, powerful plan for you to gain clarity through appointed meeting times and accountability sessions.
“A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.”
Zig Ziglar
WORKSHOPS
DiSC Testimonies:
- I was challenged in being able to accept my dominate (DISC) personality and let go of the shame associated with being "bossy".
- I was challenged especially with the knowing the personality of other people and finding the right ways communicating with them.
- It helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses. I was very, VERY emotionally challenged.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Can be any time; day or night. A simple break to have your team focus and broaden their perspective on important matters of your business or ministry. New skills and perspectives will be presented in the area of leadership, growth and communication. As a John Maxwell certified coach, I will focus on your team’s needs with these 45-minute sessions.
FULL-DAY WORKSHOPS
Listed below are three full-day workshops addressing Start-up and Pitfalls of Leadership. Good for teams and new leadership responsibilities. A favorite with MOPS Steering Teams.
Sample Schedule:
| 9 : 30 - 10 : 00 | Registration |
| 10: 00 - 11 : 30 | Morning Sessions |
| 11: 30 - 1 : 00 | Networking and Lunch |
| 1 : 00 - 2 : 00 | Afternoon Sessions |
| 2 : 00 - 2 : 30 | Closing Session |
SEMINARS
Leadership
Sometimes leading can seem like a maze – full of twists and turns and few options from which to choose. In the midst of this, all types of questions start forming: How do I get started? Am I the right person for this job? What do I do next? If you have any of these questions or feel lost in a leadership maze, come to the Leadership seminar and jump start your leadership journey.
How to Determine Your Plan. I will guide you step-by-step to develop a plan so you can confidently lead.
Designing Your Team. I will give you steps on how to develop your team or work with an existing team. You will learn how to work with all types of people and personalities.
DISC Session can be added (3 hours) DISC is a personal assessment tool used to improve work communication, teamwork and productivity.
Burnout
Attend the Burn-out Seminar to learn how to identify burn-out, balance your time and set boundaries to avoid the pitfalls of exhaustion and being used up due to overwork.
Boundaries Before Burn-out. You can avoid burn-out; but how? I will teach you how to avoid the dangers of burn-out by setting healthy boundaries at work, home and ministry.
A Successful Re-entry. Learn how to put it all together so you want to re-enter and be successful. Steps on how to move forward to lead again.
Conflict
Since the beginning of time there has been conflict ! However, there are skills you can learn to prepare yourself for the inevitable. Learn to cope with a struggle or clash with someone.
Attitudes Toward Conflict. “Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” William James. Learn seven ways to create unity in conflict.
Steps to Peacemaking and Reconciliation. Learn steps on how to move forward and through conflict to reconcile. I’ll teach you the danger of perceptions and assumptions.
THE OWNER OF EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION ~ HELPING OTHERS LEAD THE WAY
Martha brings her expertise in leading, strategic planning and communication. She has served as :
- Women’s Director,
- MOPS Field Leader,
- Junior High Special-Education Para-educator,
- international retreat/workshop leader,
- Renewing Our Minds Gathering Core Team Leader/Workshop Leader, Fužine, Croatia.
- Economic Diplomacy and Integrity Forum Team Leader/Speaker/Workshop Leader in Fužine, Croatia.
She is currently employed part-time with a reconciliation ministry at Urban Impact Seattle, volunteers as the Board-chair for a non-profit organization, Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation and studies with the C. S. Lewis Institute Fellows Program - Seattle.
She has been involved in missions and has served on 14 teams to places such as; Bosnia and Herzegovina, Africa and Peru. Her work with Forum takes her to Croatia regularly and her son living in Cambodia takes her to SE Asia often. Her greatest passion is to encourage people in developing their leadership potential in order to make a difference in their sphere of influence. You’ll find her lessons filled with wisdom and humor.
Martha’s life mission statement is Philippines 1:6 “…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Martha continues to grow in her own leadership journey as a certified John Maxwell Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker and DISC instructor.
Testimonials
Excellent workshop, inspirational, educational and extremely practical for those who lead.
Catherine
This class has helped me grow in my Christian faith and in my leadership skills! It has been privilege and a blessing to be a part of it.
Anne
Great information that was a good blend and balance of theoretical/practical with a solid Biblical basis.
Barb
Clear and concise, great!
Wendy
This was a great conference that really enjoyed. It was a bargain and I look forward to using this new knowledge in church ministry, home and work.
Meg
Wonderful, this helped me start the vision and team process.
Sylvia
Thank you for encouraging me in leadership. Next August is so far away. I have so many friends that would benefit from this NOW!