MEET DONNA REED

My purpose is to guide people to achieve clarity
while creating strategies and systems for their success.

I like to know about the people I work with. Perhaps that comes from my small town upbringing, and it certainly comes from living, breathing and teaching networking for over twenty-five years.

I operate from the belief that everything is about relationships, beginning with your relationship with yourself. I believe there is a spark of genius and great potential within each person. It is this genius that holds the vision and defines where you want to be.

After working in the worlds of education and business, I created an innovative, one-of-a-kind networking business, Resources For Women, Inc. in 1984 and sold it in 2000. The purpose was to provide opportunities to exchange business, increase skills development and serve as a support system and safety net. Networks were created to meet the diverse needs of our membership. It was unique and successful. Each network had a Purpose and Mission Statement. Network Leaders received training and enjoyed creating sessions that fulfilled their Purpose. I enjoy writing and found many opportunities to write through our monthly tabloid newspaper, The Network Connection. I also wrote my first book on networking, “EMPOWER . . . Through Networking!” I produced unique systems that empower people.

My clients include the Quebec Business Women's Association; Arizona-Sonora Professional Women's Conference; Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy; the University of Phoenix and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in addition to numerous businesses, individuals and organizations.

After selling Resources For Women, Inc., I created Tools For Achievers, a business dedicated to coaching, facilitating and writing. I enjoy the magic of seeing my tools contribute to positive, lasting results in the lives of my clients as they create and deepen their relationships.

On a personal level, I married my high school sweetheart, and raised two daughters who are married with families of their own. A few years ago, my husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We are fortunate to have our daughters and their families living in Tucson, AZ fairly near us where we enjoy the desert, mountains, beautiful winters and long, hot summers. Family trips to Mexico have created many happy memories. Our four grandchildren are now young adults and, along with their parents, are some of our best friends. On May 3, 2008, one of our granddaughters and her husband presented us with our first great-granddaughter who is the light of my world!

I enjoy good health, many interests, a life-long pursuit of learning and creating and nurturing meaningful relationships.