Our guest this week on A Voice and Beyond is Giji Dennard, whose journey began with the pivotal moment of meeting her father for the very first time at the age of 17. This encounter sparked a lifelong passion for understanding and fostering healthy father-child relationships, which have become her professional signature.Giji's speaking prowess first ignited in high school, where she clinched the state championship in oratory, and since then she has dedicated more than five decades to engaging and inspiring audiences with her captivating narratives, candidness, and empathy. With a multifaceted career spanning over three decades, Giji has gained insight into the many aspects of the human experience. Her professional career has included leading roles in multinational corporations and training thousands of professionals over the last 20 years. Giji is also the author of four acclaimed books.In today’s show, Giji's conversation with me explores topics around healing father-child relationships, unleashing personal and professional greatness, forgiveness, and the pursuit of passion. This is a beautiful and inspirational interview with Giji Dennard.Find Giji OnlineWebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookIn this Episode00:00 - Introduction and Background04:46 - Giji's Professional Journey13:01 - Meeting Her Father for the First Time16:24 - Writing Journey and the Impact of Shared Stories21:39 - Healing and Hope in Father-Child Relationships22:32 - Giji's Relationship with Her Father23:21 - Understanding Different Types of FathersFor more, go to drmarisaleenaismith.com/153.Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps!Follow me on Instagram.Performance Mastery Coaching - Take Centre Stage In Your Life!!Visit www.drmarisaleenaismith.com/coaching to learn more.