Coach Stacy's Biography
I live my dream daily and love it. Inspiring others to make positive changes is my mission. Giving birth to my daughter takes me to a higher level of living and coaching. I now balance a business with a baby and inspire other moms to do the same. Designing balance for women is my coaching niche. My expertise includes personalized coaching, freelance writing, public speaking and volunteer service. In the past, I worked for a major pharmaceutical company where I achieved top sales awards. Before pharmaceuticals, I spent nine years administering endowment funds for a nonprofit foundation. I married my soul mate John Hudson. We have a joyous baby girl Joneeah and I gained a charming teenage stepdaughter Iris. I obtained a Master of Public Health from University of Texas at Houston School of Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from University of Texas at El Paso. I achieved Certified Professional Coach credentialing from the International Coach Academy. I attend Mount Zion Baptist Church.Syndicate
Pruning for Profit
Today I am reading a Bible passage that focuses on pruning. Specifically, it reads, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful." (John 15:1-2 NIV)
Imagine the pain involved in the pruning process. More importantly, think about the profit gained after divine pruning. We become better individuals through Godly pruning and the result glorifies Him.
No doubt, pruning is painful. However, when we focus on the end-result and the transformation that occurs in us during the process, pruning is a necessity. We must be pruned if we want to bear more fruit for God.
Would we perform our roles as wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, friends, and employees more successfully if we embraced divine pruning? Would we be better husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, and co-workers as well?
Would we view trials as opportunities to develop our determination if we knew the painful process would be profitable?
Let us ask God to cut off every branch in us that bears no fruit and to prune every branch that does bear fruit so that we will become even more fruitful.
Abundantly blessed,
Stacy Davis Hudson, MPH, CPC
Life Coach
Thank You!
Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, well wishes, cards, phone calls, emails and other things you did during my thyroid surgery. Thank God, surgery went great. I am now recovering and getting stronger daily. As most of you know, I am a survivor of a thyroidectomy, and removal of a substernal tumor the size of a grapefruit. The goiter (tumor) was in my chest pressing against my windpipe, and my thyroid had lumps on it bulging outward against my neck.
Praise God, I am post-surgery and prepared to meet with women’s groups and ministries to talk about the events leading up to my surgery. The goal is to encourage other women who may be dealing with a similar health condition or know someone who is undergoing something comparable. In short, I would discuss how God carried me through it all.
Please understand, I am not a doctor or medical professional and I do not give medical advice. I do not endorse any health product or represent any physician’s office. I am simply a woman who was touched by dozens of people who inspired and encouraged me during a very difficult time in my life, and now I want to do the same for others.
Does this sound beneficial to your women’s group or ministry? If so, I am taking appointments to speak at meetings, conferences, and workshops in 2010. Please contact me at stacy@encouragecoach.com and put “Thyroid Talk” in the subject line. Within 48-hours, I will respond with more details. You may also contact me by phone at 915-587-4700.
In the meantime, I will take a moment to remind you of my duties as a Certified Professional Life Coach. A life coach helps clients achieve professional and personal goals. Coaching is for individuals and groups who want to develop their strengths and accomplish specific goals. Coaching is not therapy, counseling, mentoring or consulting, however, we respect and honor those professions and many coaches have training in these areas.
I look forward to talking to your women’s group or ministry. Thank you for your consideration.
Abundantly Blessed,
Stacy Davis Hudson, MPH, CPC
Certified Professional Life Coach
Use Your Faith to Inspire Others
God is an on-time God. He may not come when we want him, but he will arrive in his perfect timing. Many of us have faith as a foundation in our lives. God has brought us through countless trials and hardships. We are living testimonies of his goodness and mercy, because he opened doors that seemed shut forever. He made a way for us regarding our finances, relationships, employment, health, and in other areas of our lives. Let us stay faithful and use our faith to inspire others.
The first step is to define faith.
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
The second step is to focus on Jesus.
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
Next, encourage others to persevere through difficulties.
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:2-4 (NIV)
The fourth step is to combine faith with action.
"What good is it my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." James 2:14-17 (NIV)
Finally, remind others that faith pleases God.
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)
Sending you blessings,
Stacy Davis Hudson, MPH, CPC
Life Coach
Live an Abundant Life - Fill up Your Cup
A dear friend told me that a prerequisite to giving to others is to make sure your cup is full first. In other words, it is hard to give others our time, talent or money if we ourselves live in deficit. Her words were profound and delivered to me at a time when I was carelessly teetering on the edge of contributing to my family while living in deficit. In short, I was focusing solely on their needs without catering to my own. What was even more penetrating was I did not realize that I had entered the danger zone of giving all of me without adequately nurturing myself.
I wonder how many of us unknowingly live in deficit. When was the last time you made time to do something to promote the development or growth of yourself? I am not referring to selfish ambition, but rather a quality gift to self that uplifts you spiritually, physically, emotionally or mentally...on a regular basis. If you are like most people, your answer may not come quickly. In fact, you may ponder the question for a long while to pinpoint a recent time that you carved out time for yourself.
I invite you to set standards (e.g. levels of quality or achievement) for "giving to yourself" before you "give of yourself" to others. Take time to fill up your cup with love, nutritious foods, prayer, rest and relaxation, exercise, hobbies, fun and any thing else that makes you whole. I challenge you to live in abundance in order to have a plentiful supply to give others.
Psalm 23:5b (NIV) "...You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows."
John 10:10b (NIV) "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
All the best,
Stacy Davis Hudson, MPH, CPC
Certified Professional Coach
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How Does Your Success Affect Others?
For many of us, moving our lives forward is a natural instinct, an innate desire to attain more than our parents achieved in order to leave more to our children. While there is nothing wrong with accomplishment, surrounded by fanfare or silence, our current global challenges demand collaboration and compassion.
As an extraordinary leader once said, "In times of great need we are all rich enough to be philanthropists." In other words, in dire straits we cannot afford to look out for ourselves only. We also must look out for others. Ponder the following questions.
1. How does your success become your family's success? This question goes beyond the financial benefits of prosperity. It peels back the layers of achievement and asks about values and beliefs beneath the surface.
2. How does your success become your community's success? This query transcends traditional voluntarism and examines the extent that your gain enables others.
3. How does your success affect your country? In other words, is there a ripple effect from your prosperity that radiates out to others regionally or nationally?
As we move our lives forward during these uncertain times, let us move others with us. We all would benefit if we acted upon the Biblical passage that states: "From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." Luke 12:48b (NIV)
All the best,
Stacy Davis Hudson, MPH, CPC
Life Coach
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How to Acknowledge Yourself this New Year
Acknowledge Yourself this New Year
This year recognize yourself for things you do well. We often begin our year with a list of resolutions and things we plan to do. This is okay as long as we include things on the list that we already do in a good way. Too often, we do not give ourselves credit for our achievements. Today I invite you to begin your year by acknowledging yourself for what you do favorably.
1. Honor yourself for what you do satisfactory. Make a list of no less than ten things that you do in a good way. It does not matter how simple or elaborate the item, the point is to acknowledge it by recognizing how well you do it. For instance, if you provide favorable support to friends or family, one item on your list might read “always available for friends or family.”
2. Fine tune things you perform proficiently. Hone your skills. Take your talents to a higher level by learning how you can enhance your craft. For example, consider taking a class or reading about ways to improve your gift. The take away message is to move what is good to the “great” category.
3. Share your talents with others. This ranks high on the priority list because it means interacting with others. In other words, you directly or indirectly share your talents with other people. When sharing your gifts, consider stepping out of your comfort zone. This helps you expand your horizons while dishing out your craft. It is also a great way to inspire others.
Acknowledge yourself this year. Recognize what you do well. Ponder this Biblical passage: “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” Psalm 139:14a (NIV)
All the best,
Stacy Davis Hudson, MPH, CPC
Life Coach
*International Coach Federation
How to Cope with Christmas Stress
What is a Life Coach? A life coach supports you to achieve personal and professional goals. Some say a coach is "a personal trainer for your life." A coach encourages you to take action to achieve results. You are the most important person in a coaching relationship. Coaching is a personal growth profession.*
"Cope with Christmas Stress"
Do you feel stressed out? Most of us do around Christmas time. We loose sight of the real reason for the season - the birth of Jesus Christ - and focus instead on the commercial aspects of the holiday. Stop and refocus. Use these tips to cope with Christmas stress.
One way to handle it is to pinpoint the signs and symptoms of stress. Sources say identifying the warning signs may reduce pressure. For example, insomnia, changes in appetite, irritability, anxiety, depression, anger and social withdrawal may mean you are stressed-out. Additionally, lifestyle changes such as marital break-up, childbirth, starting a new job, and money problems may lead to unwanted strain.
Because stress may be emotional, physical or behavioral in nature it is important to recognize it and then reduce it whenever possible. Learn how to turn down the pressure if it increases beyond your coping ability.
Secondly, know what triggers stress. Sources say one route to reduce stress is to know what causes it. If you work in a demanding job for example, consider leaving work at work rather than taking it home with you. View your home as the ideal place to relax and unwind. Be aware of other triggers of holiday-related stress such as:
Visits from in-laws
Buying gifts that lead to financial distress
Cooking and entertaining
Sudden traumatic events
Thirdly, know that a lack of sleep may relate to stress. Medical sources say when we do not get enough sleep we will feel more tired. In fact, most of us need at least eight hours of sleep. The key is for sleep to be continuous and consistent rather than four hours one night and four hours another night. Additionally, it helps to go to bed and wake up at the same time on a regular basis.
A fourth way to reduce stress is to walk it off literally. After consulting with your physician, consider exercise as an essential way to manage stress. Consider walking, jogging and/or other forms of exercise that you enjoy. Remember to combine exercise with good eating habits and to be safe while exercising by staying hydrated and by working out with a friend.
Finally, other ideas to reduce holiday-related stress include making time for prayer and meditation, listening to relaxing music and keeping a journal. In addition, consider getting a massage, laughing often and organizing your time more effectively. Furthermore, avoid alcohol or drugs and decrease caffeine intake to help reduce stress. You can cope with Christmas stress.
The angel said…
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of
All the best,
Stacy Davis Hudson, CPC, MPH
Life Coach
*International Coach Federation
Top Five Work-at-Home Resources for Moms
My Personal Favorites
Contact these online companies to assist you with work-at-home duties. Network with them to gain support and encouragement. Share best practices from your work-at-home experience to inspire and assist others.
1. HireMyMom.com connects careers with women professionals who work at home. Go to www.hiremymom.com for details on landing a job designed for women with home-based duties.
2. Sparkplugging provides business solutions for work-at-home parents including home office productivity and valuable home-business articles. Go to www.sparkplugging.com to learn more.
3. Team up with Women For Hire for salary negotiation and resume writing tips. Click on www.womenforhire.com to tap a host of other resources including professional networking opportunities.
4. Consultant Moms offers support for women in direct sales. Click on www.consultantmoms.com for up-to-date tools to run your home-based business.
5. Encourage Enterprise LLC, designs balance for women. The founder is a life coach who balances work-at-home duties with an active baby daughter. Her mission is to inspire clients to make positive changes. Read more at www.encouragecoach.com
This list represents my personal favorites for work-at-home moms. Contact me at stacy@encouragecoach.com to better balance your home-based duties. Remember Proverbs to prosper in your work: "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
All the best,
Stacy Davis Hudson, MPH, CPC
Life Coach
How to Balance Your Business and Your Babies
Do you possess the knowledge to run a home-based business but lack the time to do it because of baby-related duties?
Are you a first-time mom who wrestles with the joys and challenges of motherhood?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions then life coaching may be for you. We design balance for women, especially moms who balance a home-based business and baby-related duties. Contact me today at stacy@encouragecoach.com to see how life coaching can help you find balance.
On another note, consider the following steps for balance.
- Connect with someone who successfully balances motherhood and business-related duties. Ask her for pointers regarding success and for tips to handle challenges. Juggling responsibilities alone is not necessary if you tap resources available to you.
- Do projects in phases. In other words, take small steps toward completion. For instance, if you are writing an article, write the introduction at one sitting. Outline the body at the same sitting but do not begin it. Start writing the body of your article at another time and complete that phase alone. Before you know it, you will finish the article through small steps.
- Do your best work during peak hours. For example, decide if you are a morning-lark, a night-owl or somewhere between the two. Work during your peak performance hours. Ask a friend or relative to watch your children so you can maximize your efforts.
- Anchor your efforts in faith. Consider these words from Proverbs: "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
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All the best,
Stacy Davis Hudson, MPH, CPC
Life Coach
How to Define Life Coaching
A life coach supports you to achieve personal and professional goals. Some say a coach is "a personal trainer for your life." A Life Coach partners with you to co-create goals that get results. Coaches consider you the most important person in the coaching relationship. A life coach moves you forward to achieve goals.
As a personal growth profession, life coaching distinguishes itself from other careers in ways that include the following:
1. Coaching differs from therapy, counseling, mentoring and consulting.
2. Life coaches focus on the present and the future, not the past.
3. Coaching supports enthusiastic individuals who want to develop their strengths.
4. A life coach empowers you to accomplish specific goals.
A life coach helps you create value-based goals that get results. A coach encourages you to take action. Before hiring a coach, ask yourself what you want to accomplish by the end of your sessions.
Contact me at stacy@encouragecoach.com to move your life forward.
All the best,
Stacy Davis Hudson, MPH, CPC
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