Episode 5 - Interview with Gillian Edwards
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Reverend Gillian Edwards has been a minister for 20 years and has held management roles in media and education for over 25 years. She is a governor on the board of the national body of the church she serves, where she also has a seat on the education committee. Gillian currently holds the position of chairperson and director on another not-for-profit board. In her own words: “The best part of this work is witnessing people heal, grow and accept their personal calling whatever it may be and not only be of service to others but enjoy and succeed in the process and isn’t that what life is ultimately about.”
In her professional life, Gillian has owned her own business and worked in management in the media and communications fields for over 25 years. Gillian has a strong background in education and has taught in the college system for over 26 years. She currently holds a management role in the same institution.
In this episode, Gillian talks about the valuable opportunity we have to connect with ourselves and others during times of crisis. She talks about the importance of finding peace within and finding a way to simplify our lives as leaders.
Gillian also discusses how to simplify your life, how easy it can be to meditate, how to find inner peace no matter what’s happening around you, and how to connect deeply with yourself, as well as other people. Don’t miss this powerful discussion full of practical tips and advice for anyone interested in finding peace within, whether they are new to the idea or have been practicing for years.
Gillian recommends the book “STRENGTH IN STILLNESS: The power of transcendental meditation” by Bob Roth during the episode. You can find the book here: Please check the book Gillian recommends to anyone who wants to start learning and also to deepen their meditation practice: https://stillnessbook.com/3
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