Every Stratechic has had a life-changing moment of clarity. A moment when her spirit stills, her mind sharpens and her inner voice gives expression to the reality of her situation. My moment of clarity happened several years ago after I'd started working for a large entertainment company. My new manager called me into his office and politely told me I was hired even though one of my references had advised, "Michele is not the best person for the job." I was stunned given each of my references had assured me they would provide glowing recommendations. That was my pivotal moment of clarity. Although one of my references had stated what I wanted to hear, his actions had never shown sincere support or partnership. He was slow to return my calls and had a pattern of canceling our meetings. I was oblivious to an obvious truth and my blind spot almost caused me to get blindsided! The 10-step Stratechic framework starts with Self-Awareness because being a Stratechic means knowing who is fighting for you and who may be fighting against you.

While traveling across the country and speaking to thousands of women on developing their winning strategies and life plans, I heard variations of stories similar to mine. Women wanted to activate their innate abilities so they could operate from a position of power and purpose. They asked how to get back enough time to fulfill their dreams. They wondered how to create balance both personally and professionally. They wanted advice on ways to ask for what they had earned without fear. We committed to a journey together and their questions inspired Stratechic 2.0.

Stratechic 2.0 includes more examples and stories to help readers plan for the life they have earned, including new sections on Men, Millennials, Moms, and Money! It is critical that you write out a plan, activate the people necessary to advocate for you and time stamp your game plan to make your goals a reality. Fellow Stratechics, God is waiting for us to execute. His will for our lives is to walk the extraordinary path He has paved for us! I encourage women and the men who love them to read this book, complete the exercises and plan for the impossible!