Cathy Madavan – författare

Questions about a woman's place are being asked in all areas of society. Cathy Madavan aims to cheer women on, to give them courage, to create awareness about their potential and to challenge them to keep `lifting the lid'. We are surrounded by women who make a difference. Some thrive in a board room, some in a pulpit, some in a nursery. Some are wired for deadlines, others for creativity. But every woman will influence those around her. How do we learn from others without simply aping or imitating those we admire? Do we have the emotional intelligence and self-awareness to know that the very people who frustrate us are often the ones we need most?However, most women also wrestle with confidence, knowing their identity and place, juggling their lives and managing expectations. This book equips and empowers women. It encourages them to be an irrepressible positive influence and a voice for others. It is a resource and treasury, with principles, stories and insights.Cathy addresses her topic through a series of penetrating questions. What are your personal values and vision? What is your true character? Are you a thermometer, measuring the climate, or a thermostat, setting the temperature? Where does self-assurance come from, and how does it differ from arrogance? Who are your role models? How do you counteract stereotypes and sticky labels? Are you investing in self-leadership, in personal development? How do you build your core relationships, and widen your circle? Do you have healthy boundaries, and the ability to say no? How can you develop resilience? How can you create balance between work and life, exterior and interior?

Do you feel frazzled? Frantic? Fearful you haven't got enough?In a world obsessed with more, where potential is maximised, and busyness is glorified, another reality also exists: we all have limits - and many of us are living at the edge of them.Why Less Means More shows you how saying no to one thing might mean saying yes to something far better.What would it look like to pursue less success and more significance? To live with less complexity and more clarity? To chase less of the 'extraordinary' and celebrate more of the 'ordinary' moments that make up an extraordinary life?Cathy Madavan, accomplished author and speaker, invites you to leave your fear and franticness behind and discover more space, simplicity and the truth that less really can lead to more.

If there's one thing we all need today, it is hope.Up and Alive: Living The Life We Are Made For is a reminder for all of us who call ourselves followers of Jesus, whoever and wherever we are, to be who we are truly called to be in the light of hope, and to reflect the glory of God to the world around us.Digging into the six chapters of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, Cathy and Mark Madavan recapture a vision of who we really are in Christ - defined, redeemed, called and empowered by God to live for his glory in hope, and unearthing plenty of wisdom and insight along the way to equip us to live out our faith and consistently stand firm in an increasingly secular society.Join the Madavans and be inspired to find purpose and to grow in confidence, unity and maturity together as a church - all underpinned by the assurance of who we are, biblically speaking. We are part of God's unfolding plan, and we are commissioned to share his good news with others. Here's to being Up and Alive in Jesus!

Digging for Diamonds explores 12 key facets which help you understand your unique God-given gifts and how you can live a valuable, purposeful life. Are you tired of living on planet shallow? Have you realised that there is nothing super about superficial? If so, then it's time to get real! What is hidden matters. What you can't see always shapes what you can see. And this is true for us too. God doesn't want us to be shallow people, so no matter how impressive (or not) we appear to be, it's what happens beneath the surface that matters most of all. So, it's worth digging a bit deeper to find out what is really valuable. Often it is in the hidden and slightly messy places where we find the greatest treasure of all. It's in the darkness that we often find diamonds. This book looks at 12 different facets of diamonds and the lessons we can learn from them, such as being unique but flawed, being resilient, knowing our value, being transformed and becoming a prism through which transformation happens. Cathy Madavan will in turns make you laugh and make you think. As you read and reflect on each chapter you will be challenged to move past the surface and to really dig deep into the treasure beneath the surface in your own life. You may well be richer than you realise. Content Benefits: Digging for Diamonds encourages us to dig deeper and discover more of the life-transforming treasures of our identity, strength, character and purpose that God has already placed within us - right where we are. Helps you to find the treasure hidden in the messiness of lifeEncourages you to be brave and move beyond the culture of shallowness to authenticityUses the metaphor of diamonds to deliver life lessonsEach chapter includes a Bible reading, teaching, questions and a prayerStudies themes such as identity and purposePerfect for quiet times or discipleship groups as well as personal useWill encourage you to see that you are precious to GodGain a deeper understanding of your unique God-given identity and giftsEncourages you to live a valuable, purposeful lifeWritten in an engaging and accessible style that is suitable for all to understandA perfect gift for any occasion to inspire friends, family or loved ones to dig deeper into God's truthsIdeal inspirational gift for womenA 40 Day Devotional companion is also available to explore the themes in more detailAudiobook narrated by author availableCathy Madavan is a regular speaker at events including New Wine and Spring HarvestBinding - PaperbackPages - 224Publisher - Authentic Media