Social Impact Authors: How & Why Author Tilda Whitaker-Bailey Of The Coach’s Mentor Is Helping To Change Our World

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5 min readApr 1, 2024

PROVISION, will come when you have the clarity, confidence and credibility

As a part of my series about “authors who are making an important social impact”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tilda Whitaker-Bailey.

Tilda Whitaker-Bailey, known as “The Coach’s Mentor,” has guided thousands to uncover their life purpose and achieve their goals. As the founder of Tilda-The Coach’s Mentor, LLC, she empowers leaders to create lasting legacies through purposeful planning and coaching. With credentials from the International Coach Federation, she leads the P4 Coaching Institute and Soul Winners International Ministries, shaping a community of empowered individuals worldwide.

Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series! Before we dive into the main focus of our interview, our readers would love to “get to know you” a bit better. Can you tell us a bit about your childhood backstory?

I grew up as a military brat, in an environment that put service to others first.

My parents were preacher ‘s kids and I was given a Christian foundation to have compassion, love and respect for others.

When you were younger, was there a book that you read that inspired you to take action or changed your life? Can you share a story about that?

Because of my Christian upbringing, the Holy Bible was read often for instruction and life direction. It still remains number one on my book list.

It speaks truth to power for any answer I need in any situation.

It has been said that our mistakes can be our greatest teachers. Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting?

The funniest mistake I made when first starting out was my need to be everything to everybody. I didn’t want to tell my truth, worrying about what people would think.

Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?

I learned to accept who I am and walking in my truth gives me my power to make an impact with the people I’m called to.

Can you describe how you aim to make a significant social impact with your book?

I plan to share my story to encourage other women kingdompreneurs to discover a transformative journey of breaking free from the confines of limitations. I share my personal stories of defying Satan’s attempts to hinder their potential. With unyielding determination,others can embrace God’s limitless possibilities, shattered boundaries, and boldly defied hidden barriers. I give candid narratives and powerful insights that guide readers on a path of limitless living, demonstrating how anyone can tap into their God-given potential and live a life that glorifies Him. I desire others to be inspired, empowered, and equipped to break through every barrier and embrace the boundless potential within themselves.

Can you share with us the most interesting story that you shared in your book?

This is so challenging, because I share so many interesting stories in the book. For this interview, I’ll pick the story “The Fall in the Beginning”

I survived a traumatic fall at the age of two that required surgeries and periods of blindness during the healing process. Because I had to wear glasses, I was bullied during childhood.

Experiencing blindness at an early age heightens my ability in other areas. I developed a love of art and yearned for opportunities to create and design.

What was the “aha moment” or series of events that made you decide to bring your message to the greater world? Can you share a story about that?

My aha moment came during the transition of my mother from earth to heaven. I had an interesting journey with me as her daughter. I wanted to share some of my story as a personal healing and hopefully help others also.

Without sharing specific names, can you tell us a story about a particular individual who was impacted or helped by your cause?

There is a young lady who I met while she resided with her children in a local homeless shelter. When I first met her, she was angry and non responsive. Over a period of time of mentoring her to transition for homelessness to self sufficiency, I have had the awesome opportunity to witness her bloom into a phenomenal community leader and at the present time is serving on the management team at the actual shelter where I met her. A full circle story of impact.

Are there three things the community/society/politicians can do to help you address the root of the problem you are trying to solve?

This is an interesting question…..3 things I believe the faith community can do to help address the root of the problem I’m trying to solve is

#1 -Conduct open forums and conduct surveys

#2 -Offer specific information and resource events

#3 -Host ongoing opportunities to connect, communicate & empower

How do you define “Leadership”? Can you explain what you mean or give an example?

Strengthening others to find their innate ability to train, mentor and coach those they lead. Leaders should always be open and willing to push others to success. It should not be lonely at the top.

What are your “5 things I wish someone told me when I first started” and why?

#1 — PLAN, set the goals into realistic steps that work for you

#2 — PROCESS, do the work consistently on a daily, weekly basis

#3 — PRODUCE, make sure you put together a quality product with quality and value for others

#4 — PURPOSE, have a clear understanding on the purpose of your work

#5 — PROVISION, will come when you have the clarity, confidence and credibility

Can you please give us your favorite “Life Lesson Quote”? Can you share how that was relevant to you in your life?

“Plan, process, and produce with purpose for provision.” ~Tilda

When I learned to develop self in all these areas, I soared with clarity, confidence and credibility.

Is there a person in the world, or in the US with whom you would like to have a private breakfast or lunch with, and why? He or she might just see this, especially if we tag them. :-)

Tabitha Brown, I believe she would drop the wisdom, laughter and fun.

How can our readers further follow your work online?

tildathecoachsmentor.podia.com

Thank you so much for sharing these important insights. We wish you continued success and good health!

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