Save the Date for our March Program:

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Remarkable Woman – Betty L. Shotton

Leadership Coach and Consultant

Submission by Marsha Riibner-Cady

Betty Shotton has definitely been a woman in history for me and for women’s education. She was in the first class of undergraduate women at  the  University  of

Virginia in Charlottesville, VA in 1974. I highly recommend that you read more about that in:

Here to Stay

The Story of the Class of Women Who Coeducated the University of Virginia

By Gail Burrell Gerry· 2025

But more about Betty. I met her during my work with the Girl Scouts Council of the Colonial Coast in Chesapeake, VA. I was told I should contact Betty so many times until I finally did. What an amazing person. Not only did she mentor me through several work crisis but also several personal ones. Her book Lift off Leadership was written to show us we can do anything. Betty is an amazing person, she flies airplanes, she helped build an airport, she is an

amazing supporter of the Girl Scouts. Now living in Western North Carolina, Betty is working hard to help folks in need recover from the devastation there.

According to Wikipedia: “Betty Shotton is committed to elevating the role of leaders in our society. To that end she is an avid speaker, author, and advocate for leadership accountability and contribution. Betty has over 25 years’ experience as a CEO, Entrepreneur, and Leadership Consultant.”

She says, “OWN THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LEAD, AND LIVE DELIBERATELY WITH CLARITY & INTENTION…To

me there is no greater honor than the privilege of leading ; nothing more challenging than starting up a new company ; nothing that can teach you courage like soloing an airplane and no greater reward than being able to share what you've learned in helping others and their organizations to succeed. https://liftoffleadership.com”

NFBPWC Entrepreneur and Small Business Committee (2022-2026)

Marsha Riibner-Cady (NC) Chair

Barbara Bozeman (Virtual/NC)

Co-Chair