Suzanne F. Stevens
is the Chief Edge Optimizer of the Ignite Excellence group of Initiatives. Her mantra is, “We all perform our best at the edge of our comfort zone.” Her goal is to assist people to push the edge of their personal and professional potential. She achieves that by bringing her backpack, briefcase and boardroom experiences to inspire individuals to elevate their personal backpack (everyday living), briefcase (business success) and boardroom (engaging many) fulfillment while creating endless possibilities.The blog’s focus is to bring stories of women who have pushed their edge and demonstrate leadership. I will share my observations and insights of women who created possibilities from very diverse circumstances. Each blog’s goal is to get you to ask yourself the question, “What can I do to be even more fulfilled? “What can I apply to my life to find my edgeness?” (Edgeness is an enhanced version of our self that is discovered when pushing the edge of our comfort zone).
Please join us on the journey of understanding, celebrating and inspiration by receiving a glimpse into women’s lives that have made a difference to their community, country or continent.
When I started my business, Ignite Excellence Inc., nine years ago I was a woman with a vision, passion, determination and a helping hand. Without all four of these foundations of influence I know I would not have had the confidence or […]
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Traveling through Africa for over a year this trip has provided me with more understanding to expectations of societies and how people interact with visitors.
Ethiopia is a country that vastly surpassed my expectations; it is breathtaking particularly in Mescal flowers season (Oct to Nov) when they […]
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Time is running out! Thought I would share this for women who want to enter the business challenge.
Group: Sustainable Development Africa
Subject: 3 Reasons why you should apply to the African Women in Business Challenge
With the mission of increasing the number of female entrepreneurs in emerging markets, the […]
Your voice matters! Do you have an opinion, question or want to share insights on women in emerging countries? Provide your perspective on how they should conduct business, what are their obstacles and opportunities. And possibly, most importantly, how can we make those opportunities a reality? Join the conversation via linked […]
Imagine: you are a very accomplished woman who has built a very well respected organization. Your efforts produce a marketable business that is eventually bought out by a larger institution. After preparing for the next phase of the company’s development, you step down from your role, and the office moves […]
A great reference for Women to know how much they are needed economically in Africa!
Africa needs to harness the power of its women to drive full economic growth and development, says Ernst & Young http://bit.ly/ukaQg0
During my interview with Dr. Jennifer Riria, Group CEO, Kenya Women Holding, on Wisdom Exchange tv, she spoke of a mentorship program she implemented in Kenya that was unsuccessful. The concept was for a well-established African business to mentor women in […]
