Author, Motivational

Speaker, Chief

Encouragement Officer

Presenting Coach Anna McCoy

Anna McCoy shares proven methods for success

New book teaches readers how to transform dreams into reality

In her book Woman Act Now, business and marketing strategist Anna McCoy offers good news despite the current gloomy economic forecast. In this January, 2009 release from Whitaker House McCoy goes far beyond teaching readers how to develop a business plan – she shares savvy methods for women in particular to find success executing life-changing dreams.

With an upbeat tone and personal writing style that adds to the effectiveness of her information, McCoy makes it clear from the beginning those who will benefit from her book. In the introduction she explains she’s writing to the “dreamers” not the “wishers” whom McCoy suggests should “resume gazing complacently out the window.”

But for “those who can dream despite all odds and obstacles, who can believe in their significance and value their contributions to society,” McCoy offers specific steps that will make those dreams come true.

Woman, Act Now! is divided into five sections: Dream; Believe; Brand You; Execute; and Make the Connection. Chapter 27

includes stories of women who have applied McCoy’s strategies and found personal success.

LaShawn Amires, from Texas says she was “empowered…to press forward and to turn any negative into a positive.” Judith Ellis of Michigan said McCoy’s advice to “take care of your opportunities” changed her life: “this thought has reverberated in my spirit to become a guiding light…”

This isn’t a book for those seeking a quick fix. McCoy creatively combines real life examples with theory and practical application, teaching readers how to “dream big” while also offering specific steps for developing and implementing individualized plans.

A dynamic motivational speaker and talk show host, McCoy has taught her strategies to corporate groups, Woman, Act Now- members online, and countless small groups, churches and non-profit organizations. With the book release, McCoy’s methods for victory are available for those with the willingness to change from the inside out.

Accolades for McCoy and her book are pouring in not only from the women whose lives have dramatically changed after implementing her advice, but from men, too. Al Hollingsworth, CEO of the Los Angeles-based, Aldelano Corporation said the book is “masterfully woven” and “should be required reading for every visionary, not limited to women.” Rev. Kenneth Robinson of Restoring Life Int. said McCoy’s principles “on leadership, wealth transfer, and purpose are outstanding,” and “relevant to the masses.”

Bestselling author and Pastor T. D. Jakes heartily endorsed the book: "Anna is uniquely talented to equip others to successfully execute their dreams. Her vast array of experiences has indeed culminated in her work. She has earned the right to be read and she deserves to be heard!”

Personal warmth and enthusiasm ooze from the pages of Woman, Act Now! “Your future success depends on the things you are doing today,” McCoy writes. “Act now! Let your ideas live! They’re in you. Let them breathe life, and watch as God begins to use you and your talents to bless others in this world.”

ISBN: 978-1-60374-068-5; Hardcover $19.99 Front list; January 2009

Author, Motivational Speaker, Chief Encouragement Officer, Coach Anna McCoy

www.annamccoy.com 877.751.5700annamccoy@me.com

Coach Anna McCoyCoach Anna McCoy is a professional, author, ordained minister and entrepreneur with over 20 years experience in sales, marketing and operations management. She is the Chief Encouragement Officer of Act Now, Inc., a personal development and success training organization and founder of Woman Act Now an online and chapter based membership organization dedicated to empowering women to dream, believe, execute and connect with other like-minded women to achieve their goals in the now. A recognized expert on money issues and national marketing strategist, McCoy toured with T. D. Jakes and served as the Financial Expert for his “Leading Ladies Tour.”

Coach Anna, enthusiastically encourages others, and founded Woman Act Now, an online chapter-based organization dedicated to empowering women to dream big, believe in their abilities, and act on their ideas. The Whitaker House book of the same name was released in January, 2009.

Coach Anna founded the nationally acclaimed Jabez Event, which promoted empowerment and financial literacy and whose corporate sponsorships included Ford Motor Company, GMAC Financial Services, Coldwell Banker, and Century 21 among others. Ten Jabez Events where held through its services, and over 60,000 individuals received training in financial planning and life management.

Coach Anna and her husband Dr. Richmond McCoy are founding partners of UrbanAmerica, a $520 million, private real estate fund which purchases and revitalizes inner–city commercial properties.  Her messages focus on finances, leadership, purpose, excellence, entrepreneurship, execution, and management.

Act Now, Inc. is the parent company of Woman Act Now and our mission is to train individuals in personal and business success. Through our organization Woman Act Now we educate, empower and enrich the lives of women in helping them to achieve their dreams and visions.  We believe that technology has afforded us the opportunity to reach across national and international borders to empower women to dream, believe,

Coach Anna has written business and finance columns as a regular contributor for Pure Heart Magazine and CEO Network. Her articles have also appeared in Excel Style Magazine, Spirit Led Woman, Simply Blessed, and You Can Live Again magazines.

She is a member of American Society for Training & Development, E-women Network, and Executive Golf Association for Women. She is an ordained minister and recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from St. Thomas Christian College.

Woman Act Now Organization

WAN Mission: Educate women in the area of business and personal

finance Build a community of women both online and offline,

who connect, support, encourage and do business with each other.

Create an online community that implements technology to transcend borders and build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations that support and enhance Woman Act Now’s mission.

Expand Woman Act Now’s reach locally through the establishment of chapter’s nationally and internationally

To encourage business ownership by women To encourage members to support women in

developing nations to birth their dreams through economic support

WAN Covenant

I make conscious decisions in my now that positively affect my future now.

I value education and sharpen my saw monthly by exploring and learning about people, places, or

events that expand my view of the world. I commit my time and my mind to thinking creatively,

envisioning my future and taking actions on my dreams. I am an executor of my ideas and I master closing the gap between my thoughts and my actions.

I am a God-size dreamer; I search my heart, my soul and my mind to deliver to the world everything I was

created to give it.

Materialize my thoughts, my ideas and my dreams. I give more than required and value relationships with other like- minded

individuals. I demonstrate character, integrity and leadership in the marketplace. I am a woman of an excellent spirit, it is my right and my essence and I seek improvement continuously. I am a woman of my word, I am intentional with actions and I keep my

commitments to myself, family and community.

WAN Benefits

Information resourcesWAN provides members with information resources consisting of over fifty areas soft skill training in

starting, growing and managing your business.

Focused Business Opportunities

Members create a web presence in the WAN community and can respond and list various opportunities.

Visibility in the Business Community

Members Connect work at local meetings with other like-minded women to share and learn ways to maximize opportunities in the marketplace.

15 Minutes to Destiny Tele-Calls

Join in on powerful weekly 15-minute to destiny calls to propel your growth in many areas of business and personal development. Calls are scheduled for only 15 minutes and are available on a first call, first serve basis. Each call will accommodate 150 callers. These calls are designed to charge you up and move you forward.

Conversations with Coach

Conversations with Coach is a live tele-conference call where members call in and receive coaching

regarding any challenges they may have with goal setting, regarding there ideas, dreams or visions. It is a weekly call as well as a live internet broadcast. The purpose of the call is to help tackle the challenge and move forward toward the results you desire for your life.

WAN Morning Prayer

The purpose of the WAN morning prayer is to cover ourmembers as they move forward personally, professionally, as well as with their dreams visions and ideas. The basis for the prayer is our WAN covenant and we are praying specifically for you to be a doer and achieve all that is in your heart to accomplish as you move forward in purpose.

Create and Send Audio/Video Postcards

Members can create audio/video postcards to send to customers to showcase products or services. No software to download, you just need a web cam and microphone and you are off to a running start.

Financial Learning Center

Members have access to the financial learning center, which is a tremendous resource to help you spend less, save more and plan for your future. The financial learning center features e-seminars, portfolio management, hundreds of articles, archived newsletters and is updated monthly with new relevant information.

Discounts on member events, products or services

WAN members receive discounts on various products, conferences and chapter member events.

WAN InfoMentorMe- Executive Access Membership - $995.00 per year, (paid in advance)WomanThink – Full Access Membership Discount - $199.00 per year, (paid in advance)WomanThink – Full Access Monthly Membership - $38.00 initial dues, $19.00 per month Inspired – Limited Access Monthly Membership - $19.00 initial dues, $9.99 per monthwww.womanactnow.com877.751.5700

What others are saying about Anna McCoy and Woman, Act Now!

“Anna is uniquely talented to equip others to successfully execute their dreams. Her vast array of experiences indeed culminates in her work. She has earned the right to be read and she deserves to be heard!”

—Bishop T.D. Jakes Pastor and best-selling author

“Woman, Act Now is a vital tool for all of us who desire to make a difference in our lifetime.  Now is the time to take action and, Anna has provided the help that is needed to train us for the task ahead in a clear, personal and motivational way. 

—Susan KimesFounder, Chosen Women and NEWIM

“Woman, Act Now is a manual for getting life done. It will encourage, challenge, and equip you to close the execution gap successfully and move your ideas to material reality.”

—P.B. WilsonBest-selling author

“I now understand the importance of branding, not only in the marketplace, but also in a deeper sense of building character. Woman, Act Now is masterfully woven with a personal touch and should be required reading for every

visionary; it is not limited to women only, but rather applies to all of us.”

—Al HollingsworthCEO, Aldelano Corporation; Founder, BOSS the Movement

“Anna is one of the most captivating and insightful women I know. Her passion and genuine desire to see people from all walks of life transform themselves from survival to significance, live life with confidence, and fulfill their God-given dreams and goals are evident in everything she does. Anna does not tolerate excuses but graciously inspires people to reach higher and go further. She is a loving, warm, humorous, and anointed woman of God of whom I say, ‘I'll have what she’s having!’”

—Irene PennerCFO, J&D Penner Paving Stone and Concrete

“Woman, Act Now is a how-to manual of rare excellence, penned by one of the brightest most innovative business minds of our time. A must-read for those who desire to establish themselves in tomorrow’s global marketplace.”

—Jill WagnerAuthor

“Woman, Act Now maps a blueprint for success with a host of practical and powerful insights for anyone seeking a long-lasting life of achievements. This book defines focus and purpose.”

—Adriane GainesGeneral Manager, AM 1600 WWRL radio station

“Woman, Act Now is an exceptional book. Anna McCoy’s unfaltering belief in our ability to create and recreate our lives and to live our dreams comes through on every page. She shares her vision, she shares her faith, and she shares herself. The chapters are packed with stories, with exercises, and with scriptural references. Anna is a champion of women leading fulfilling lives—and, most importantly, doing it now!”

—Paula AsinofPrincipal, Yellow Brick Path

A Career Management, Coaching, and Consulting firm in Dallas, Texas

“Anna McCoy’s words, written and spoken, go straight to the heart and inspire; they go straight to the head and invoke vision. Woman, Act Now is the next best thing to taking Anna home with you to coach you to your greatness. Anna challenges me to make real what I dream while she lives her dream.”

—Peggy DeanFounder, Peak Performance Corporation

Principal Neuro-Linguistic Programming Faculty, Coach Academy Texas

“Anna McCoy is a dynamic woman who uses her energy and passion to encourage others to achieve their purposes. In personally executing the principles I have learned from Woman Act Now, which are conveyed in this

book, my firm’s revenues have doubled, my staff has grown, and my clientele has vastly increased. These principles have changed my business and my life.  Take an action now—your dreams are waiting!”

—Dianne Jones McVayThe Jones McVay Firm, PLLC

“Anna McCoy is Woman, Act Now personified. She has done a wonderful job of turning her enthusiasm for life, women, and living one’s dreams into not only a readable, but also a very motivational, guide to move each of us several steps closer to living the lives we dream of. Anna’s wisdom, faith, and sense of humor show that this need not be a chore but a journey of love and happiness. Read it, do the exercises, and watch your life change! I look forward to using this book with my coaching clients to help enrich their lives.”

—Lynn BanisOwner, Discovery Point Coaching

“Anna McCoy is a gifted orator; she is effective at and serious about equipping others to be their best. Woman, Act Now is the book you have been looking for to take your vision to the next level. Stop talking and start doing!”

—Bishop Virgil PattersonFounder, Crusade Christian Faith Center

Publisher’s Weekly Book Review

Woman, Act Now! Learn, Launch, andLive Your Dream

McCoy’s can-do spiritedness has earned her recognition nationally in both evangelical and secular circles. Readers will appreciate the author’ enthusiastic approach to taking personal responsibility for making things happen in one’s life not through merely lightweight, cheerleading-type slogans, but through execution of practical plans for success. McCoy tells readers to dream and believe, and then create the “brand you brand.” By that, she means creating a personal statement about oneself—a “brand”—which covers every area of life including reputation, identity, talent, attitude, power, thinking, relationships and looks. Offering timely, business-savvy advice throughout, McCoy’s message of inspiration will reach beyond the borders of her religious fan base and find its place among secular professionals as well. (Jan.)

Anna M. McCoy. Whitaker (1030 Hunt Valley Circle, New Kensington, Pa. 15068, 877-793-9800),

$19.99Anna McCoy, chief encouragement officer of Act Now Inc., a personal development organization, and founder of Woman Act Now, has dedicated herself to coaching women to achieve their highest potential in the workplace in

Speaker Topics

WomenWoman Act Now, Stop Talking - Start DoingPerhaps you know your destiny, you know the call on your life but you are stuck! Woman, Act Now is a powerful interactive session that will motivate you to dream bigger and execute on your ideas! Learn how to stop talking and start doing, achieve your destiny in 15 minutes or less a day, convert your strengths to opportunities of value, and maximize your personal brand, the power of acting now, the I-Factor principle (it’s all about the imagination), and how to effectively enlarge your spheres of influence.

The Power of ExecutionTo be effective in execution, you must embrace it as a way of life. You were created for productivity. Execution is an action; it is producing; it is getting things done! "The Power of Execution,” is a powerful interactive session that will motivate you to be effective at achieving what matters, and execute on your ideas! Learn how to stop talking and start doing, achieve your goals in 15 minutes or less a day, convert your strengths to opportunities of value, and maximize your personal brand.

LeadershipGet “The Right Stuff”Get “The Right Stuff” equips you with the skills and techniques you need to build a well-balanced leadership style. These techniques help you develop and project yourself in a well-motivated, positive, and self confident way that other people will respond to and respect.

Getting Things DoneThe “Getting Things Done” session helps you to pick a good team and delegate the right jobs to the right people. This session coaches you to develop a confident way of giving orders that is neither weak nor overbearing. You will also learn how to find the difficult “firm but fair” balance needed to maintain standards and achieve the goals of the organization.

Develop Your TeamThe “Develop Your Team” session helps you build your team’s capabilities and develop trusting relationships. It helps you understand the abilities, strengths and weaknesses of your team members, and thing about their training, coaching and development needs. As a leader you will learn skills to help they grow as happy, self-confident and highly valuable team players.

Time ManagementThe Big Picture – Know What You WantFrom the time management perspective, your life is a sequence of big and small choices and decisions. It is these choices that you really manage, not the flow of time. Making the right choices about how you use your time, setting the right priorities, what puts you in control of your life. You will learn the valuable techniques of managing your life, your priorities and your choices in the gap of the TIC and the TOC.

Organized! Now What?This session empowers you to overcome the barriers caused by interruptions, perfectionism and procrastination once you have clearly defined goals. You will learn techniques to minimize interruptions, ways to overcome your obsessive need for perfectionism and tools to tackle the tasks you hate with a positive attitude. It

helps you break up those “too complex”, “too time-consuming” projects into manageable proportions. It outlines ways to free yourself from the externals long enough to accomplish your own plans.

FinancesInvesting Basics – Start early, Time is MoneyInvesting basics will demystify the financial jargon and unlock the door to increase your knowledge of the benefits of investing. This session demonstrates the power of time and how it contributes to a successful investing plan. This seminar will focus on the basic principles of money management and introduce you to stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and annuities.

Debt EliminationThis session will teach you practical application to reduce your debt. You will learn the pitfalls of unsecured debt and what the small print really means. This session will teach you sound spending habits to control your debt. You will discover how to deal with your credit, understand your credit report and deal with creditors.

EntrepreneurshipIs Entrepreneurship for You?This session will help you understand that spirit of entrepreneurship. You will be challenged to evaluate if you really have what I takes to birth your dream, be your own boss or work long exhausting hours to fulfill your dream. You will learn the core values an entrepreneur should possess to find success in uncharted territory. This

session will give you an overview of the requirements, responsibilities, and expectations of being an entrepreneur.

The Basics of Writing a Business Plan“The Basics of Writing a Business Plan” is designed for business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and managers who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization. During this session, participants will learn the importance of business plans, the key required elements of a basic plan and data that must be included.Marketing Your Big Idea on a Small BudgetMarketing for the entrepreneur is one of the most important tasks but often the most neglected. This session teaches the “how to’s” of Marketing 101 and helps entrepreneurs to use every avenue as a marketing opportunity. You will learn the principles of an ‘opportunity mindset’ that will help you build leads, network and generate sales.

RelationshipsThe Business of MarriageMarriage is big business. Every well thought out business has a business plan. Do you have a plan for your marriage? This seminar will empower you with 10 principles for a healthy and satisfying relationship based on applying sound business principles to your marriage.

MCCOY MEDIAAnna is media savvy and has appeared on numerous radio

and television shows including the “Potter’s Touch,” “Joni” show and “Celebration” on Daystar Television

Network, TBN, and Fox’s Channel 5 “Talk of the Town.” She is the host of The Real McCoy Show, a weekly one-hour call-in radio show on Dallas’ KHVN 970AM offering

practical, purpose and passionate advice on love, money, and business. She has been featured in Minority Business

Report, Rolling Out magazine, and as cover feature on Beautiful One magazine.

ARTICLES

Stop Talking, Start Doing!More than ever before are we measured by what we do rather than what we say. Increasing our ability to do more with less is a valuable commodity in today’s economy. The more we understand the necessity to stand behind our words with action the more valuable we become.

Stop Wishing, Start Dreaming

To wish is to want things without effort of doing. To dream again requires an introspection of your hopes and ideas. Moving women from the wisher to the dreamer encourages them to believe in their own strengths that ultimately create meaningful opportunities of doing that will bring about change in their family, relationship and community.

Stop Complaining, Start Solving

Be a part of your own solution to being the best that you can be in your life. No one can be a better you than you! Stop complaining and start making your dreams happen. Let your ideas live!

Stop Pre-tending, Start Being Real

In the words of Socrates, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Being true to you is the beginning of being

the real you. Learning how to make your mark on life as the real you and create the perception you want others to experience is responsibility.

Stop Quitting, Start Finishing

Every day you wake up, you are doing something to survive—to get life done. But are you doing what really matters? Your will discover your execution type, overcome inhibitors that keep you from taking action, and learn how to close the execution gap—the overwhelming expanse that exists between your dream and its successful execution. It’s time to finish!

Stop Spending, Start Saving

This book teaches on the power of your personal money brand and how necessary it is to convert your human, intellectual, spiritual and physical currency to opportunities of value that ultimately build wealth and riches in relationships, family and career.

Stop Doing it Alone, Start Connecting

Not only will you be enriched with powerful written words that will resonate and remind you of your unique ability to achieve your dreams but you will also be encouraged to connect with other like-minded women in your community, city or nation. Be the catalyst of change, gather two or three of your friends and start your Woman Act Now chapter or join a local chapter so you don’t have to go it alone. Make the connection!

The Art of NetworkingMost people fail miserably when they attend networking functions. Think back on your first day of school, or first day of anything that concerns penetrating a group or organization. Many of us find the closest seat to safely assume our place in the world, of "I don't know how to network”. This article will help you to overcome the roadblocks of meeting others and make networking an effective tool to increase your business and your relationships. Listed are common roadblocks, remedies and ways to prepare and develop strategies you can implement and improve upon your personal networking skills. The best advice that can be given is to network naturally and adopt the host mentality when faced with networking opportunities.

The Roadblocks

Mother's dire warning: “Don't talk to strangers”Scarlet O'Hara syndrome (person is out of reach and untouchable)Prom King/Queen Syndrome (outward appearances are intimidating)Risking rejection (you or your product will not be exciting)Misinterpretation (don't know why you are there)

The Remedies

Redefine stranger (consider that you all have something in common)Practice self-introduction (write and practice your 20 sec intro)Move from Guest to Host behavior (Act as if you organized

this event) Take thechance, you don't need approval if your are informing Be clear about your message

Preparation

Know the productAttitude (Smile it will take your attitude higher)Focus (Remember why you paid $35 for that awful breakfast) Appearance (Look your best every time) Cards (Don't leave home without them and make them impressionable) Need quality cards try www.overnightprints.com. Conversation (Seek first to listen by asking questions then adapt your conversation for relevant conversation) Self-introduction (initiate the introduction) Smile and handshakeStrategies Read name tags (address people by their name) Look for guest (those who don't know the Hosting principle, you will quickly recognize the loners) Use the buddy system (When you meet someone introduce them to others and what they do and then introduce yourself. Work the room.) Break and enter (Join conversations don't be shy, get in the mix) Extricate and circulate (Get to the bottom line quickly and move on) Follow-up (Send an email to every person you get a card from)Have fun and enjoy!

Contact Information

Coach AnnaMcCoyWoman Act Now/ Act Now Inc

2000 East Lamar BlvdSuite 600

Arlington, Texas 76006877.751.5700

annamccoy@me.comwww.womanactnow.com