Power Women: Jessica Hefley
Christian Leadership Coach and Diamond Ambassador for Plexus Worldwide
What’s your secret to success?
Personal growth and doing scary things. My entire professional career, I’ve tried to be aware of when I am scared to do something, because that means I should probably do it. It’s the willingness to do, feel and put yourself out there with the possibility of failure (but also the possibility of success and impact) that sets leaders apart from the rest.
What do you love best about what you do?
Leading Ladies is a movement to empower growth-motivated leaders to multiply their impact through a biblically-renewed mind and awareness. It helps women steward their unique calling from God and walk wholeheartedly in freedom spiritually, emotionally, physically and financially.
What advice would you give to a young woman starting her career?
Proverbs 29:25: “Fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.” Cling tight to that with all your might, and drown out the world!
What are your proudest accomplishments?
Becoming a certified Christian life coach. I feel like my entire life has been leading up to this! It is so much fun to partner with what God is doing in helping set the captives free – free from old thought patterns, anxiety and purposelessness; free to live with passion and to make more money. I believe with all my heart that more money needs to be in the hands of good people. So much good in the world is done through finances. We have to stop shying away from talking about and making money.
How do you maintain a work/life balance?
Presence and constraint. If you are working, constrain and completely focus. You’ll get more done in less time. And when you are off with your family, resting or doing something fun, be fully present! Be all in, wherever you are. Be able to turn it off and turn it on. You’ll greatly reduce that frazzled, overwhelmed feeling and find more fulfillment in both life and work.
What obstacles have you had to overcome?
I grew up lower-middle-class, so earning seven figures a year was a completely different category of thought. I had to work through feelings of judgment, fear and leaving others behind. I had to be intentional in working for an audience of one, God, and be willing to steward and increase the gifts He’s given me on purpose.
Is there another “power woman” in your life who inspires you?
Dr. Tina Hay has helped me tremendously in doing business supernaturally, in partnership and leading of the Holy Spirit. She’s taught me so much about ministry in the marketplace and bringing heaven to Earth through our influence.
What’s your favorite quote?
“Your powerful, peaceful presence changes things” – Dr. Edie Wadsworth. This has taught me that peace isn’t something you finally receive or arrive at after your to do list is done. Peace is feeling you can decide to feel and create at any moment.
