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CAROLINE DOWD-HIGGINS
ALYSIA LYONS is a certified executive coach , best-selling author , dynamic speaker , and a sought-after consultant who is passionate about helping individuals and organizations navigate change and thrive . She helps them unlock the “ art of the possible .” Caroline is also a Certified LeaderShape TransPersonal Executive Coach , a Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered Executive Coach , and a Gallup Strengths Coach . She is proud to be a certified Minority Women ’ s Business Enterprise . Her latest book , “ Your Career Advantage : Overcoming Challenges to Achieve a Rewarding Work Life ,” is an empowering treasure trove of practical insights and strategies . It equips people with advice they can immediately apply to enjoy their careers and love their lives , delving into the secrets of a successful career and living a fulfilling life . Caroline hosts the award-winning podcast " Your Working Life " with listeners in 34 countries , and her celebrated , inspiring TEDxWomen Talk on reframing failure is available on YouTube . I am delighted and excited that Caroline is sharing with us her inspiring and empowering story , “ Goodbye Workaholism : How to Enjoy Your Career and Love Your Life ,” in our Bubble Of Quiet Confidence section . wears many hats . She is a mother , a business owner , an author , and a life coach . Being a mom has been the greatest , most rewarding one . Besides seeing her son , Zander , thriving , she is joyful about motherhood . Alysia ' s personal motherhood journey began when she said yes to a home-based business after being fed up with Corporate America . She was attracted to the freedom and flexibility of working for herself . One of Alysia ' s most rewarding contributions to life is giving life . After finding out the difficulties families faced in having babies , she decided to become a surrogate mom for parents who wanted a family but were facing maternity challenges . Alysia tapped into her motherly instinct and realized she could make a difference in these families ' lives . Acting on her maternal love , she became a surrogate mom for four fortunate families and , with the last one , gave birth to twin girls . Alysia returns with a loving , insightful story , Rediscovering and Honoring My Dad ’ s Love ,” reminding us that precious unconditional love comes in many different ways and may not always be how we expect them to look or be , in our Mom Support Group section .
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