Mandy B. Anderson
Co-Founder of RAYMA Team® | Certified Executive Coach | TEDx Speaker | Award-Winning & Best-Selling Author at RAYMA Team®
Leadership
Bismarck, ND, USA
Biography
Mandy B. Anderson is a highly skilled Certified Executive Coach and captivating TEDx Speaker. She Co-Founded her company with her best friend in 2014. Back then it was called: Big Blue Couch Coaching. In 2019 they rebranded to: RAYMA Team®; and since then it has grown to become a renowned, award-winning life and leadership coaching company.
With her invaluable expertise, she played a pivotal role in the development of their groundbreaking leadership curriculum, RAYMA Foundations™, which revolves around the core values of RAYMA: Resilience, Authenticity, a Yes mindset, Motivation, and Assertiveness. This innovative program seamlessly merges the power of effective life coaching techniques with timeless principles of leadership.
Born with a life-threatening disease called Cystic Fibrosis, she has devoted her life to turning disappointments into meaningful experiences and overcoming the obstacles life throws at her.
In addition to her remarkable achievements, Anderson has also earned the prestigious title of Best-Selling Author for her critically acclaimed book, Dangerous Hope: Planting Something Meaningful in the Soil of Disappointment. This exceptional literary work garnered a 2022 Illumination Book Award, solidifying Anderson's position as a true literary luminary.
When she's not transforming lives and inspiring others, Anderson can be found running, biking, or enjoying a steaming cup of coffee while viewing a beautiful sunrise in Mandan, North Dakota, where she resides with her loving husband, Nate, and their adorable goldendoodle, Indigo.
Passion
With nearly a decade of experience in the coaching industry, I specialize in helping leaders navigate hard choices and team issues, speak up, get noticed, and accomplish goals so they can be Rockstar Leaders with bold confidence, strong teams, and healthy businesses.
I am an Entrepreneur with the heart of an Encourager, and I deeply believe that every human being can overcome the obstacles you face as long as you are determined to do so. Stay teachable, challenge your old paradigms, and lean into the process of becoming the person who can handle what you are hoping for.
Best Story
One of my favorite stories to share is how the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was born. It's an inspiring story that I always share in my talk, "Dangerous Hope".
I also love to share stories of lessons I've learned in business or challenges that my clients have overcome.
Origin Story
I own my company with my best friend of over 25 years. We met at a small Bible camp back in fifth grade and have been Besties ever since. Back then we thought we would grow up to be the next Point of Grace or Destiny's Child - singing together at the camp talent show was what brought us together. Our mutual love of deep conversations, personal growth, the coaching industry, and all things leadership is what led us to eventually become business partners.
Our company name, RAYMA Team® - is more than just a combination of our names. It stands for the five foundational qualities that form the focus for our signature RAYMA Foundations™ Leadership Trainings: Resilience, Authenticity, a Yes attitude, Motivation, and Assertiveness.
Prior to starting our company in 2014, we both had leadership experience as volunteer leaders in various church settings, as well as in the marketplace.
Raychel had a decade long career in the spa industry where she trained and hired Estheticians as the Lead Esthetician. At the same time she was running a spa, she also got her degree in Psychology and Christian Counseling while raising two small children with a husband who traveled frequently for work.
Mandy was a trusted leader in the hospitality industry as a Wedding & Event Planner where she often managed up to seven weddings per weekend. She eventually went on to help an extended stay hotel become one of the Top 10 hotels in the country for that hotel chain as the PR Director.
Since starting our company, we've helped thousands of people around the world step into the shoes of mature, respected leaders. We've written and published Best-Selling books, been featured on the North Dakota Today Show as weekly guest experts, won awards in business, and published our own leadership curriculum. Mandy has even become a TEDx Speaker!
But our most favorite accomplishment is helping our clients reach their goals and become confident, Rockstar Leaders of strong teams and businesses.
Example talks
KEYNOTE: Dangerous Hope: Why Leaders Must Know How To Spark It
We all hope for many things in our lives. And when the things we hope for don’t happen, we can get stuck in a cycle of disappointment. But what if it didn’t have to be this way? What if, instead, we recognized our disappointment for what it is — a part of the Cycle of Dangerous Hope, rich with opportunities designed to help us grow?
In her inspiring TEDx Talk Keynote, Mandy B. Anderson share's a her story of living with cystic fibrosis to help audience members learn how to overcome disappointment and persevere when hope seems lost. Dangerous Hope will guide you through:
-A practical understanding of how to process disappointment.
-Insight on how to persevere when hope seems lost.
-Strategies for becoming a person who can handle what you are hoping for.
Mandy can also customize this training to include your company's origination story and how the Cycle of Dangerous Hope was used along the way.
Book highlight with this talk is Mandy's Award-Winning, Best-Selling book, "Dangerous Hope: Planting Something Meaningful in the Soil of Disappointment"
KEYNOTE: Boss Up: The Bold Blueprint for Fearless Feminine Leadership
In this dynamic session, Mandy will inspire your audience to embrace courage, lead despite fear, and harness the transformative power of their voices. Attendees will discover the importance of self-awareness in effective leadership, learn that respect is a birthright while trust is earned, and explore how to cultivate a community of empowerment through mentorship. This engaging talk equips women leaders with actionable strategies to thrive and uplift others, ensuring a lasting impact that resonates long after the event.
Book highlight with this talk could be, "Dear Female Leader: 30 Days of Encouragement for Female Leaders (and the Women Who Think They Aren't)"
WORKSHOP: The Art of the P.A.U.S.E. - Simple Tips for Managing Stress So You Can Live and Lead Well
One of the leading causes of leadership failure and employee burnout is stress. It's time to learn simple, proven steps to overcome the trap of stress when it shows up. This training session is our MOST REQUESTED training session!
Key Takeaways:
-How to move past the three myths of pausing to rest.
-What stress really looks like, feels like, and sounds like in your body.
-The 5 steps of P.A.U.S.E so managing stress becomes a life-long practice.
Training Length: 60 - 90 minutes.
Each participant will receive a professionally printed workbook, and your proposal will reflect pricing for printing - no retail value.
WORKSHOP: Healthy Teams and Two-Way Accountability: Establishing the Ground Rules
Identify and apply the ground rules for healthy communication, conflict resolution, and two-way accountability. Using the rules of a successful harvest, attendees will discover the weeds that break down a team dynamic and how to instead plant the seeds that build a strong team.
Key Takeaways:
-Identifying the root cause of two-way accountability issues.
-Taking personal responsibility for your own actions and habits so you can be a strong team player.
-An active listening technique that builds trust and common ground, diffusing the behavior and emotions that fan the flames of conflict.
Training Length: 60 - 90 minutes.
Each participant will receive a professionally printed workbook, and your proposal will reflect pricing for printing - no retail value.
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Topics
Best Story
One of my favorite stories to share is how the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was born. It's an inspiring story that I always share in my talk, "Dangerous Hope".
I also love to share stories of lessons I've learned in business or challenges that my clients have overcome.
Origin Story
I own my company with my best friend of over 25 years. We met at a small Bible camp back in fifth grade and have been Besties ever since. Back then we thought we would grow up to be the next Point of Grace or Destiny's Child - singing together at the camp talent show was what brought us together. Our mutual love of deep conversations, personal growth, the coaching industry, and all things leadership is what led us to eventually become business partners.
Our company name, RAYMA Team® - is more than just a combination of our names. It stands for the five foundational qualities that form the focus for our signature RAYMA Foundations™ Leadership Trainings: Resilience, Authenticity, a Yes attitude, Motivation, and Assertiveness.
Prior to starting our company in 2014, we both had leadership experience as volunteer leaders in various church settings, as well as in the marketplace.
Raychel had a decade long career in the spa industry where she trained and hired Estheticians as the Lead Esthetician. At the same time she was running a spa, she also got her degree in Psychology and Christian Counseling while raising two small children with a husband who traveled frequently for work.
Mandy was a trusted leader in the hospitality industry as a Wedding & Event Planner where she often managed up to seven weddings per weekend. She eventually went on to help an extended stay hotel become one of the Top 10 hotels in the country for that hotel chain as the PR Director.
Since starting our company, we've helped thousands of people around the world step into the shoes of mature, respected leaders. We've written and published Best-Selling books, been featured on the North Dakota Today Show as weekly guest experts, won awards in business, and published our own leadership curriculum. Mandy has even become a TEDx Speaker!
But our most favorite accomplishment is helping our clients reach their goals and become confident, Rockstar Leaders of strong teams and businesses.
Example talks
KEYNOTE: Dangerous Hope: Why Leaders Must Know How To Spark It
We all hope for many things in our lives. And when the things we hope for don’t happen, we can get stuck in a cycle of disappointment. But what if it didn’t have to be this way? What if, instead, we recognized our disappointment for what it is — a part of the Cycle of Dangerous Hope, rich with opportunities designed to help us grow?
In her inspiring TEDx Talk Keynote, Mandy B. Anderson share's a her story of living with cystic fibrosis to help audience members learn how to overcome disappointment and persevere when hope seems lost. Dangerous Hope will guide you through:
-A practical understanding of how to process disappointment.
-Insight on how to persevere when hope seems lost.
-Strategies for becoming a person who can handle what you are hoping for.
Mandy can also customize this training to include your company's origination story and how the Cycle of Dangerous Hope was used along the way.
Book highlight with this talk is Mandy's Award-Winning, Best-Selling book, "Dangerous Hope: Planting Something Meaningful in the Soil of Disappointment"
KEYNOTE: Boss Up: The Bold Blueprint for Fearless Feminine Leadership
In this dynamic session, Mandy will inspire your audience to embrace courage, lead despite fear, and harness the transformative power of their voices. Attendees will discover the importance of self-awareness in effective leadership, learn that respect is a birthright while trust is earned, and explore how to cultivate a community of empowerment through mentorship. This engaging talk equips women leaders with actionable strategies to thrive and uplift others, ensuring a lasting impact that resonates long after the event.
Book highlight with this talk could be, "Dear Female Leader: 30 Days of Encouragement for Female Leaders (and the Women Who Think They Aren't)"
WORKSHOP: The Art of the P.A.U.S.E. - Simple Tips for Managing Stress So You Can Live and Lead Well
One of the leading causes of leadership failure and employee burnout is stress. It's time to learn simple, proven steps to overcome the trap of stress when it shows up. This training session is our MOST REQUESTED training session!
Key Takeaways:
-How to move past the three myths of pausing to rest.
-What stress really looks like, feels like, and sounds like in your body.
-The 5 steps of P.A.U.S.E so managing stress becomes a life-long practice.
Training Length: 60 - 90 minutes.
Each participant will receive a professionally printed workbook, and your proposal will reflect pricing for printing - no retail value.
WORKSHOP: Healthy Teams and Two-Way Accountability: Establishing the Ground Rules
Identify and apply the ground rules for healthy communication, conflict resolution, and two-way accountability. Using the rules of a successful harvest, attendees will discover the weeds that break down a team dynamic and how to instead plant the seeds that build a strong team.
Key Takeaways:
-Identifying the root cause of two-way accountability issues.
-Taking personal responsibility for your own actions and habits so you can be a strong team player.
-An active listening technique that builds trust and common ground, diffusing the behavior and emotions that fan the flames of conflict.
Training Length: 60 - 90 minutes.
Each participant will receive a professionally printed workbook, and your proposal will reflect pricing for printing - no retail value.