Things Tanya Miller’s Mama Said About Taking Responsibility for Our DecisionsGrowing up, we saw time and again that life is not fair. Many of us are lucky to have parents who guide us by the hand until we make a decision. They make sure to give us the best care to prepare us in facing the unfair world. It is up to us how we will take the lessons they taught and use them to be better people.
In this episode, Tanya Miller shares how her parents prepared her to face the unfair world. She updates us on how she's holding up with the current situation as an author, coach, and strategist. Tanya also highlights the importance of freedom in having the courage to face the consequences of our decisions. Finally, we talk about her latest book and the life lessons she learned from her mother.
If you want to hear the things her mama said and reflect on your life, this episode will be valuable for you!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Find out Tanya’s beginnings as a coach.
Discover what life was like for Tanya as a pastor’s kid.
Get a sneak peek on her latest book!
Resources
Tanya J. Miller’s books on https://www.amazon.com/Tanya-J.-Miller/e/B017MYWI9W%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share (Amazon) and her https://www.tanyajmiller.com/books (website).
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Episode Details
Episode Highlights
[02:01] Tanya’s Elevator Pitch and Where She Is Now
Tanya helps people and organizations figure out how to get the puzzle pieces of life together to live right.
She's currently living in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, with her family.
She’s on a sabbatical right now.
[05:33] The Impact of the New Normal on Her Roles
Her book signings and speaking engagements have either been canceled or postponed to 2021.
She does virtual coaching so that she can reach people across the country.
She also hosts virtual leadership strategy sessions for organizations.
This situation has reminded her to pivot and not let one thing become a stumbling block.
She tries to find opportunities to partner and build collaboration virtually through podcasts, summits, and conferences.
[10:49] Talking with Tanya
Tanya provides motivation, inspiration, and encouragement wherever you’re at.
She has moved from an email to a blog, newsletter, social media, and vlog. It's okay for her to start all over again as long as she can deliver her message.
She coaches people who are ready to tap into their purpose or go after what’s in them but don’t know how to uncover it.
In terms of demographics, her clients’ ages range from 18 to 55, split equally between men and women.
[14:43] The Coach Gene
It's a whole new world to her, but it’s what she was already doing ever since.
But since the world has made a name for it, she took further education to get the title.
She’s more of a servant leader who wants to help make sure everybody is okay.
The purpose of being a coach was already a part of her DNA and her essence, and it keeps growing.
[18:26] What Made Tanya “Tanya”
She was a PK or a pastor’s kid.
Tanya’s parents made a sacrifice and moved to another part of Fort Worth to expose them to “more.”
Her previous school wanted her and her brother to take remedial and special education.
Her parents proved the school wrong and moved them to another school district. There, she got straight A’s and was in gifted and talented programs.
[23:38] On Being a Pastor’s Kid
They weren’t raised like typical PK’s. Their parents gave them the tools and let them make their own decisions.
The only thing they had to do was to go to church on Sunday mornings.
They had free will to make decisions, but her parents made sure there would be consequences.
Being given that freedom allowed them to talk freely to their parents.
[29:33] Ministry and Entrepreneurship
It taught her...