Living Transformed

How to Unlock and Activate Your God-Given Potential & Find Your True Life Purpose with Laura Whitaker, CEO of ESP


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Laura Hope Whitaker  is an enthusiastic, thoughtful and energetic leader and CEO of ESP. As CEO, Laura uses her faith along with her leadership and management strengths to manage staff, oversee multiple year-round programs and raise funds to run Extra Special People. 

Episode 7 encourages you to tap into your God-given gifts and discover your purpose through serving others. Laura emphasizes the importance of waiting on God and listening for His guidance in shaping the direction of our lives. She assures us that God will lead and guide us step by step. Laura offers this valuable reminder when seeking our gifts and talents: "Know yourself, lead yourself; know others, lead others." Additionally, Caroline and Laura discuss the significance of Sabbath and soul rest. Prioritizing rest and renewal is crucial for living a transformed life and fulfilling God's calling.

 

Episode 7 takeaways: 

  • “The best way to find your purpose is in the service of others”
  • JOY: Jesus, Others, Yourself
  • True joy comes from going out & giving - “the joy exchange”
  • Encouragement for finding yourself:
    • Serve those around you
  • Ask people around you
  • Personality tests!
  • Ask yourself  “What do people thank you for?”
  • Anything worth doing is hard → “no grit, no pearl”
  • Lean into the awkward - connect with people that are different
  • Awkward is the first step to “aha”
  • The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer: https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090 

     

    Romans 12:12:

    “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

     

    2 Corinthians 12:9: 

    “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

     

    Contact Laura: 

    • Instagram: @laurahopewhitaker
  • Website: www.laurahopewhitaker.com
  • ESP Instagram: @espinc
  • ESP Website: www.espyouandme.org
  • Let’s connect!

    IG: carolineharrisward 

    Web: www.transfitathens.com

     

    Train with me and my team at TransFit!

    We offer personal training, group training, yoga, HIIT, bible study, corporate events, nutrition consulting, and zoom training as well. Please email me at [email protected] for more information! So, if you’re ready to take it to the next level, reach out to me, and let’s get the conversation started. 

    Ready to conquer your fitness and health goals - the time is now!

     

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