Meet Jana Cardona

I grew up convinced I didn’t have anything to offer.  In my senior yearbook, The “talent” I supposedly willed to an incoming senior was my shyness.  I burned that yearbook!!

In my head, someone could always say it or do it better than me, so I didn’t say much. And if I ever did drum up the courage to offer a thought, it seemed to get overlooked while someone else’s contribution was “brilliant”.

Too many people believe they were “behind the door when the talents were given out”.That was my belief until I learned I did have a unique set of strengths that enabled me to go farther than I ever imagined. 

Because I am so passionate about the transformation in my own mind and heart,  I love helping others see their unique set of giftedness. I love helping individuals and teams develop their path to greatness.

My gifts include a love for learning and also a love for investing that knowledge into helping others develop and succeed. I intentionally pursued certifications that would enable me to build a coaching and training practice that  would assist me in developing both the individual and the team.

Business background, history, experience:

  • For 29 years, using my degree in Biblical Studies, I served alongside my husband in pastoral ministry. We had the opportunity to serve in multiple states as well as serving for five years in Australia

  • 22 years - franchise owner with BNI (Business Network Intl) I built teams, taught and modeled building relationships and building business by referral. With over 600 members at its peak, members generated millions in revenue from referral based business practices

  • Interspersed sales of environmental products during my time I owned the BNI regions.

  • In 2020 began my new company- Designed-4-Success

Relevant awards, accomplishments:

  • In BNI - Highest grossing small region

  •  Awards - DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster)

  • Certifications:

    •ICF (International Coaching Federation)

    • Gallup Certified Clifton

    • Strengths Coach

    • Emotional Intelligence

    • DISC

    • 6 Types of Working Genius

People I have done business with:

- Stratas Foods

- First South Financial

- Southern Sun Assets

- Black Flag Security LLC

- Shelby County Juvenile Court

- Memphis Public Library

- New Hope Christian Church

- TAG Truck Center

- SCORE

- Greater Memphis Chamber

- Thistle and Bee

- Spreading Sunshine

- University of Memphis Women in Leadership

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