Terry Cole-Whitaker

"If you have ever been in the presence of someone who motivation, enthusiasm, and inspiration personified, then you will know what it is like to be in the audience of Dr. Terry Cole-Whittaker. Her vitality and enthusiasm are contagious and her wisdom produces extraordinary results."

World renowned, inspiring and motivating speaker, teacher, best-selling author, television producer, business consultant, & counselor to the "stars" Terry Cole-Whittaker is a catalyst for Wealth, Happiness, Health, and Enlightenment.

Terry Cole-Whittaker has remained the single most influential trailblazer of her time. Those who have been touched and inspired by Dr. Terry's lectures, seminars, television programs, and books reads like a Who's Who of global Leaders, movie, stage, and television stars, best selling authors, motivational speakers, spiritual leaders, musicians, artists, politicians, educators, psychologists, government, and business leaders

She was the executive producer and spokesperson of an Emmy Winning six-year international weekly television ministry that reached millions and continues to make a positive impact on countless lives.

10 Women of Power, a best selling book by Laurel King lists Dr. Cole-Whittaker as one of the 10 most powerful and inspirational women in the world. The San Diego Press Club honored her as Woman of the Year, and two times as Headliner of the Year. She was the recipient of three honorary Doctorate degrees for her humanitarian work and contributions to society. Recently she was inducted into the Hall of Fame of her college.

BOOKS:

Her five best Selling books highlight the body of her work. What You Think of Me is None of My Business, a classic pioneering book on co-dependency; Number One on the New York Times Best seller list How To Have More in a Have Not World; The Inner Path From Where You are To Where You Want To Be; Love and Power in a World Without Limits; and her newest book, Dare to Be Great.

MEDIA

She has been interviewed and featured for her work on over 800 television and radio programs including: Oprah, Larry King Live, CNN, Good Morning America, Donahue, Sally Jessie Rafael, Tom Synder, Regis Philbin, Michael Jackson, plus interviewed in the most important magazines and newspapers in the world including: People Magazine, US Magazine, Time Magazine, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, London Times.

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CURRENT WORK

In 1985 Dr. Cole-Whittaker retired believing she had finished her life's work; however, in 1999, after a major transformational experience, she was guided to return to her work and share the sacred knowledge that was given to her in trust.

Having met and studied with the last remaining teacher coming from a line of holy men and women who were keepers of a vast library of "Ancient and Timeless Wisdom," she understood that it was imperative for this information and teaching to be preserved and given to as many people as possible, as quickly as possible. People are suffering from poverty, unhappiness, poor health, and mental distress only because they lack the proper knowledge.

Knowledge is power! With the proper knowledge, one can solve all their problems, plus attain and sustain supreme bliss, abundant wealth, and vital health and well-being. This body of knowledge gives instructions and formulas for success in every area of life including: relationships, money, health, business, and spirituality.

Under her leadership, as the Founder and Chairman of a non-profit educational foundation, Adventures in Enlightenment, Dr. Cole-Whittaker has established The International Institute of Sacred Knowledge with schools the United States and India. The work of "The Institute" is the building of a cultural bridge between the East and the West through the dissemination of sacred and practical knowledge which is vitally needed for the success of each person as well as for the peace, balance, and prosperity of the earth.

At the present time Dr. Terry and members of her staff are documenting on audio and video-tape, CD's and in books the life and teachings of scholarly and enlightened great souls of the East and West, as part of the school's Global Library of Sacred Knowledge.

Dr. Terry, as her students call her, besides directing the functions of the institute spends her time teaching and conducting seminars throughout the world, coaching and counseling, writing articles for magazines, writing books, researching sacred scriptures, and developing and distributing teaching materials in the form of audio and video-tapes and CD's, books and booklets.

CORPORATE WORK:

Dr. Terry is a popular key note speaker for corporations and organizations. Her topics include: Generating Enthusiasm and Positive Thinking; Dare to Be Great; The 7-steps of Success; You Have to Fail to Succeed; The Prospering Value of Teamwork; How to Spot Your Friends and Avoid Users and Abusers; Playing the Politics Game to Win.

BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

By applying the business strategies she teaches, Dr. Cole-Whittaker, without any formal business training, grew a 30-member church in La Jolla, California to over 8,000 members and an international television ministry reaching millions in only a few years. With over forty employees, 600 volunteers statewide, a full compliment of spiritual services including 24 hour prayer line, and six teaching centers throughout California Dr. Terry Cole-Whittaker became a household word meaning excellence, prosperity and the power of positive thinking.

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EDUCATION:

Dr. Cole-Whittaker received her secular education at Orange Coast College, the University of Southern California, and La Verne College. She received her seminary education at the Ernest Holmes School of Religion in Los Angeles where in 1973 she was given the degree of Fellow of Religious Science. She was licensed as a minister by The United Church of Religious Science in l973 and ordained in l975.

THREE HONORARY DOCTORAL DEGREES

An Honorary PHD from La Jolla University was bestowed upon her in 1980 for her humanitarian work in the San Diego Community and her outstanding contribution through her weekly international television program.

In 1990 Reverend Cole-Whittaker received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the Board of Trustees of Adventures in Enlightenment. She received a second ordination and third Honorary Doctorate of Divinity, this time as a Bishop in the Essence Church, and received the title of the Right Reverend Dr. Terry Cole-Whittaker, in 1991.

Biography courtesy of www.terrycolewhitaker.com

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