The Mandala and The Butterfly celebrates the power of the human spirit with vivid stories of courage, possibility, and success. Answer the invitation to participate fully in life's secret gifts that your dreams offer you. Real people lead the way in this book of insights and wisdom. "We are the only species in the world with the gift of imagination. It allows us to ponder, predict, and even postpone our destiny. This book, through the sharing of stories, demonstrates the unstoppable strength we all possess when we utilize our imagination to envision and take action in the world ..." Jennie Antolak President, International Center of Coaching, Learning Journeys, MCC.
About the Author: Ginnymarie Leines Curious, inquisitive, and a seeker of the mysteries and adventures of life, Ginnymarie M. Leines is a Master Certified Coach and Narrative Certified Coach Practitioner from the International Center of Coaching, Learning Journeys. She loves people, listening to their stories, and delighting in their vision and possibility. A businesswoman, entrepreneur, international manufacturer, designer, artist, and educator; she is the mother of three sons and three daughters (in-law), grandmother to eight grandchildren, and lover of Gregory, her soulmate, partner, and husband of fifty years. The following are some of her professional credentials: Bachelor of Science, Language Arts, English, Secondary Education, Journalism, and Communication, Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota. University of Minnesota, Leadership Training Certification, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People & Sales Management Trainer. www.ginnymarieleines.com
Ruth Godfrey She is the founder of the International Center of Coaching, Learning Journeys, which she co-owns with her daughter, Jennie Antolak. Exploring the ideas of Mandala and The Butterfly has been a creative structural placeholder for her. The writing experience continually reminded her of the importance of breathing life into dreams. She has three adult children and five precocious grandchildren. Her wish for all readers is to become the soul of their journeys, allowing their dreams to take flight. The following are some of her professional credentials: Master of Science, Adult and Occupational Education, Kansas State University, Bachelor of Science, Recreational Leadership, University of Minnesota, Master Certified Coach, designated by the International coach Federation; Certified Narrative Coach Practitioner. She is the co-author of Delicious Conversations and Coach on the Run 10: A Way of Being. www.learningjourneys.net
