Kelli Gotthardt

Carol and Joan are thrilled to introduce Kelli Gotthardt, a corporate training consultant specializing in leadership, teambuilding, and communication skills. She expertly facilitates the One Day Interactive Intentional Woman Seminar. Kelli is excited about joining Carol and Joan in reaching women with this reusable five-step method.

Kelli writes, "Carol and Joan put together a process for personal and spiritual growth that has been life-changing for me. I have completed the practical and easy-to-follow process myself numerous times and I love leading others through it. As a result I am a better wife, mother, friend and businesswoman and my love for God has grown exponentially. This is a must-read for any woman who desires to live proactively instead of being controlled by circumstances."

Kelli has a passion to help people become more effective at what they do. She assists people in gaining insight and applying it to real life. During the past fifteen years, she has developed and delivered training solutions for organizations like Discover Card, Target Financial Services and Charles Schwab. Kelli frequently speaks at women's workshops and seminars on topics including motherhood, intentional living, and finding your passion. She trains church lay leadership in areas such as effectively facilitating small groups, using your gifts, and developing time management skills.

Kelli's primary passion is being wife to Richard, the college-age and young adult pastor at Grace Community Church in Tempe, AZ and the mother of their three small children who bring great joy and lots of activity into their lives.

Your church or women's group will love having Kelli guide your women through The Intentional Woman process. Contact her at: kellig5@cox.net or by phone 480-456-1628.

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Cathy Roberts

Carol and Joan are delighted to introduce gifted teacher and speaker Cathy Roberts as one of the new presenters for the One Day Interactive Intentional Woman Seminar. Cathy writes, "I count is a huge privilege to be part of the IW network. It is obvious that God is working through both of you with this process and blessing many."

Cathy Roberts, involved in teaching and encouraging women for over twenty years, directs Women's Ministries at her church. She also leads Equipping Ministries, helping people discover their gifts and abilities and find a fulfilling place to serve. A former elementary school teacher, faculty associate at Arizona State University and instructor for the Parenting Development Institute, Cathy has appeared on television and done many radio interviews. She does educational consulting and training, leads parenting workshops, retreats and makes keynotes for churches, school districts, organizations, and community groups. Cathy's background includes writing articles for newspapers and newsletters, leading Bible studies for children through adults, co-teaching with her husband Rick at marriage and parenting retreats, leading worship for various groups, and counseling others on spiritual, family and life issues.

The women in your church or women's group will enjoy Cathy's outgoing presentation and inspiring message as she facilitates the One Day Interactive Intentional Woman Seminar. E-mail her at cjroberts@juno.com.

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Audrey Thorkelson

Come laugh and learn with Audrey.
Audrey Thorkelson, a certified Intentional Woman Presenter, has taught and encouraged women for over twenty years. Her energetic presentations inspire and challenge women to live as the person God designed them to be. Audrey says, God used the Intentional Woman process to help me get my life on track. I can think of no better method for encouraging women to live free from others rules, discover their passion and live it out intentionally.

Born, raised and educated in England, Audrey moved to the USA when she was nineteen years old. Audrey's background is in banking, yet she has written and led Bible Studies and Leadership Training Programs, as well as writing curriculum for and teaching preschool age children. Audrey enjoys reading, writing, walking, spending time with family and making others laugh at life's embarrassing moments."Audrey and her husband live in Phoenix, Arizona and have four sons and ten grandchildren. Contact her by phone 480 473-3713 or email brit.519aet@cox.net. Mailing address is: 22805 N. 55th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85054

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Gayle Gilbertson

Carol and Joan are pleased to introduce new Intentional Woman Presenter Gayle Gilbertson. Speaking since 1991 for Stonecroft Ministries at retreats, luncheons, and special event activities, Gayle enjoys helping women grow to understand how much God loves and cares for them. She obtained certification as a Specialist in Women's Ministries and served on the Women's Leadership Team for the Minnesota Baptist Conference.

Gayle exercises her God-given talents by playing organ at her church in Aitkin, Minnesota, teaching Sunday School, and ministering in many different areas of women's ministries. Throughout the years, she has effectively taught and influenced children and adults of all ages. Gayle has a bachelor's degree in Business Management and currently works full-time as an insurance agent in Duluth, Minnesota. She and her husband have grown children.

"The Intentional Women five-step process touched my mind, heart and life more than any curriculum, material, or book I ever encountered or studied," says Gayle. "My deep desire is to share this exceptional material with as many women as I am able, empowering them to glorify God with their lives." In the last several years, Gayle has been greatly challenged by extreme physical pain, disappointment and numerous surgeries, all the while experiencing God's comfort, love, and peace.

Gayle will speak to the women in your church or group, sharing the many tools, exercises, and practical wisdom of the re-usable Intentional Woman process. She will facilitate the One-day IW Seminar, share a short workshop, or speak at your luncheon or special event. If you want an inspiring and engaging speaker/teacher for your next event, contact Gayle at home at 218-927-3901; at work at 218-624-5933 or on her cell phone at 218-390-8870.

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Gracye Gusmano

The Intentional Woman (IW) is pleased to introduce Certified IW Presenter Grayce Gusmano, a Master's prepared Marriage and Family Therapist who is licensed in the State of Arizona as a Professional Counselor. Grayce is passionate about helping women find joy through increasing their intimacy with God, themselves, and others. Grayce writes, "I value the Intentional Woman Process as a tool that validates the truth that God knows us, celebrates our uniqueness, and takes joy in our next step."

For over four years, Grayce has worked with women recovering from eating disorders and body image issues. Believing that Jesus Christ is a women's Liberator, Grayce gives presentations on Integrating Christian Spirituality with Women's Issues. She is co-creator of "Becoming a Woman", a popular presentation designed to assist mothers and daughters celebrate the arrival of puberty.

Grayce's background includes serving as a Home Economist and writing a regular lively newspaper column describing her experiences growing up in a big close Italian family. While living in Michigan, she worked as a Family and Bereavement Counselor for two Hospice organizations. Grayce, a single woman living in Scottsdale, Arizona, has a private practice where she provides individual, couple and family therapy as well as personal life coaching.

Grayce is excited about joining Joan and Carol and the other IW Presenters in helping women become proactive about their personal and spiritual growth. She offers One-Day One-on-One Intentional Woman Life Plans, Intentional Woman small groups and workshops. You may contact Grayce through the Intentional Woman email at info@intentionalwoman.com.

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Teresa Perrine

Carol and Joan are thrilled to introduce Teresa Perrine, a new trainer for the One Day Interactive Intentional Woman Seminar. Passionate about "knowing and following God and blossoming others as they walk with God", Teresa enjoys developing leaders in small groups, children's and women's ministries. Her extensive past experiences include stints as an elementary and special education teacher, high school youth leader, circus acrobat, tutor for homeless children and mom to four preschoolers. A woman of many passions, she finds the intentional woman five step process a great resource to help focus her life.

Teresa and her husband, Jack, share in leading the Campus Crusade for Christ ministry at Arizona State University. She is currently taking the intentional woman training to the college campus. Her favorite aspect is helping young women discover their unique potential in Christ. Teresa believes that many young women today feel overwhelmed by the multitude of choices and lack of understanding about who God designed them to be. Senior ASU student Rachel Gimmel, a recent Intentional Woman participant said, "I can't believe how much I have learned about myself by going through the [IW] process."

Teresa is excited about joining Joan and Carol and the other IW Presenters in helping women become proactive about their personal and spiritual growth. Her unique blending of excitement for life with a no-holds-barred honesty allows her to communicate with impact.

The women in your church or women's group will enjoy Teresa's lively presentation and life-changing message as she facilitates the One Day Interactive Intentional Woman Seminar. Contact Teresa at TPerrine@cox.net.

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Kristina Bailey

Kristina Bailey is a gifted speaker and perceptive facilitator who inspires women to live intentionally. Her own experience with the Intentional Woman process has impassioned her to help other women embrace a fuller life. "Many of us live just a mere sketch of our lives when God has a much more vibrant picture intended for us," writes Kristina. "Simply waiting for life to happen keeps us stuck in the sketch. The Intentional Woman is a highly effective tool for clarifying the picture God uniquely created for each of us and for actively pursuing living within it, releasing the joy and richness He desires for us."

Kristina has years of experience in training and equipping others in a variety of roles as a Corporate Trainer, Children's Ministry Director, Case Manager for mentors and youth, and Women's Bible Study Facilitator for both small and large groups. She has served as both a Stephen's Minister, coming alongside hurting women in times of need, and a Lay Counselor. She continues her ministry to women through writing, coaching, and speaking at women's events and retreats. As a writer and artist, Kristina communicates effectively and creatively. She is a published author in the field of children's literature and enjoys creating three-dimensional artwork for kids.

Residing in Phoenix, Arizona, Kristina values time spent with her husband and two children. Favorite family activities include sailing with her husband, taking karate lessons with her pre-teen daughter, and laughing with her toddler son.

Kristina offers the One Day Interactive Intentional Woman Seminar, the One-on-One Intentional Woman Life Plans and Personal Life Coaching. E-mail her at IW@KristinaBailey.com .

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Tina Henningson

Carol and Joan are delighted to introduce certified Intentional Woman Presenter Tina Henningson. Involved in Women's Ministries for over 20 years, Tina, a talented small group leader, teacher and mentor focuses on using application based methods and studies. She enjoys integrating spiritual gifts and personality tests with her mentoring as a way to help women of all ages explore their God-given strengths and talents.

Blessed early on with a difficult child, Tina became a contributing writer for the book Parenting the Fussy Baby and High-need Child by Dr. William Sears. That same child is now a lovely young Christian woman who enjoys speaking with her mom on mother/daughter issues. In addition, Tina and her husband teach debt-free living classes, taking pleasure in helping couples learn to live within their means.

Two years ago in preparation for the empty nest, Tina started praying that God would reveal a plan and purpose for her next season of life. She attended an Intentional Woman retreat given by Carol and Joan and was immediately challenged to evaluate her life. Through a series of God-orchestrated-events Tina met Carol and soon had her Life Plan done. She was fascinated to see themes woven throughout her life that gave light to her future.

Currently Tina team-teaches The Intentional Woman (IW) in a small group format at Coast Hills Community Church in Aliso Viejo, CA and mentors women one-on-one using the IW material as a coaching tool. Tina lives in Southern California and has been a stay-at-home mom for the last twenty-one years. Her daughter attends college as a junior and her son is a senior in high school. Tina and Steve, the love of her life and best friend, have been married for twenty-four years. You may contact Tina to facilitate or teach the Intentional Woman process to your women's group by calling (949) 858-0741, or emailing Hennhaus@aol.com. Her fax number is (949) 709-7071.

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Holly Hart

Intentional Woman (IW) authors, Joan C. Webb and Carol Travilla, are pleased to introduce Holly Hart, a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist for over twenty years, to the Network of IW Presenters. Holly received a Masters Degree in Communicative Disorders and has worked with all ages in a variety of settings including hospitals, public schools, private schools and private practice. At Coast Hills Community Church in Aliso Viejo, California, she is involved with women’s ministries and has been for eleven years. Holly’s educational background and unique experiences combine to create an intense passion to mentor others to become the person God created them to be.

Holly discovered early in her career as a Speech and Language Pathologist that what she loved most about her job was seeing the change and growth that occurred in both the clients and their families. When Holly had her LifePlan facilitated by Carol Travilla, Carol indicated that Holly’s unique passion played out as a “change agent.” Change agent Holly Hart is excited and thrilled to join the IW Network since she enjoys facilitating the 5 step process of Intentional Woman. “Watching women being transformed as they discover God’s plan for their life,” says Holly, “is an indescribable experience.”

Currently Holly team-teaches Intentional Woman workshops and Bible studies at Coast Hills Community Church in California. Having struggled with body image issues her entire life, Holly is also in the process of adapting the Intentional Woman material into a curriculum that will relate to women, helping them adapt a positive body image. Also, she desires to apply the IW curriculum to teenage girls.

Holly lives in San Juan Capistrano, California and has been married for 25 years. Her son is a junior in college and her daughter is a junior in high school. Holly is available for the One-day Interactive Woman’s Seminar, the One-One Intentional Woman LifePlan and personal life coaching. You may email her @ hjdhart@aol.com or phone 949-661-3316

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Catherine Antone

Joan and Carol are eager to introduce Catherine Antone as an Intentional Woman Presenter. Catherine feels passionately about helping new believers and all women grow to know the Lord intimately. While in Ministry at Coast Hills Community Church (CHCC) in Aliso Viejo, California during the eight years, she spent most of her time leading Bible studies and assisting with planning, preparing and implementing the women’s programs.

As Assistant to the Director of Women’s Ministry at CHCC for two years and current Associate Director of Women’s Ministry, she was drawn to the Intentional Woman (IW) because it empowers women to live on-purpose for the Lord. “The IW process helps me validate who I am in Christ and gives me clear direction for where I want to go with my passions and talents as I enter a new season of life,” shared Catherine recently.

Catherine facilitates the IW process at Coast Hills Church through Bibles studies and one-on-one mentoring opportunities. “I love taking new women through the process, watching how it builds a new confidence in them,” said Catherine. “And when they begin to understand that they are a masterpiece of God and He has a purpose for their lives, I get excited! There is nothing better than seeing a woman start growing into the individual God intended her to be! I have had women go through the process and recommit to their marriage, run a ½ marathon, take their career in a new direction, and even learn a new language. The next steps for these women are endless!”

Catherine worked in corporate world and retail industry for over seventeen years. Before “blessedly retiring” to stay home with her children, she was a store manager and buyer for Nordstrom for over thirteen years. Just two years ago she re-entered the work force—as a staff person in Women’s Ministries at CHCC. Catherine resides in Laguna Hills, California with her husband Doug and teenage son Peter. Her older son Alex is a sophomore at the University of San Diego. She enjoys spending time with her family and going on vacations to ski or golf. Also, she loves spending fun times with friends and learning new things.

Catherine Antone offers to assist in bringing the Intentional Woman process to your church or women’s small group through training and facilitating. Contact Catherine at cantone@coasthillschurch.org.

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Annie Thompson

Carol and Joan are pleased to introduce Annie Thompson to Intentional Woman Network of Presenters. Annie takes pleasure in working with women who desire to discover their life purpose and make a difference by developing and implementing a plan that maximizes their God-given potential. She enjoys facilitating the Intentional Woman process for women’s small groups as well as individual life coaching relationships that encourage women to move forward in every aspect of their lives.

Annie has gained a wide variety of ministry, coaching, life planning and mentoring experiences at numerous churches and in various communities. As a ministry leader she is accomplished at gathering women into groups that take them deeper with God and each other. As a Mentor/Coach she works with women to facilitate life change and breakthrough. And as a Certified Life Planner she helps women experience transformation as they act on their individually designed life plans.

Annie holds a Bachelors Degree in Education from the University of Southern California and a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Chapman College, CA. She is certified as a "LifePlan"(TM) facilitator through The Paterson Foundation and an Intentional Woman Presenter through Intentional Woman Ministries.

Annie and her husband Jeff have enjoyed many ministry adventures together including helping start two Purpose-Driven churches in the San Antonio area. Together with their son and daughter-in-law, they operate "Team Thompson" out of their office building in Boerne, Texas. They founded Summit Life Strategies LLC, a private practice that focuses on individual and organizational coaching and consulting.

They are also adding on a guest home to their property to create an ideal environment for those that wish travel to Texas for a life changing Intentional Woman Life Planning and Coaching experience. In their spare time they love to travel to their favorite places in California and Montana where they hope to one day conduct retreats and seminars. Please contact Annie at annie@summitlifestrategies.com.

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