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“The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work.” – Anonymous
It is real easy to get sucked into an overnight success story. But what you don’t read right away is that it took that person a lot of years and a lot of hard work to get to that place. We live in what I call the ... Views:922
In this adorable clip from the animated film Surfs Up, a variety of penguins answer the question; what is a winner? Did you notice that the answers were a reflection on each one’s own personal lens of experience? For some to be a winner is to be a good sport or having fun. For others, it was ... Views:1707
The world of business and industry has improved dramatically for women over the past two decades but we are still hearing a lot about male chauvinism, glass ceilings and gender discrimination. Despite the positive efforts of business leaders, I personally believe that there is a diminished but ... Views:1368
You’ve got your boarding pass, your suntan lotion, your dresses and suits for the formal dinner nights, but no matter what else is on board the ship, it won’t be able to leave port without a specified number of these. History tells us the Titanic would not have been such a tragedy if there’d ... Views:1556
It’s one of the most familiar symbols in the world. The white flag flying high above the wreckage of disaster, its simple logo a sign of hope for those left wounded and devastated. It’s the Red Cross, and it was launched in America by Clara Barton.
Clara was the youngest of five children, and ... Views:707
On any given day, anywhere in the world, you’ll find them in the hands of robust men as sweat drips from their brow. It’s one of the tools most associated with the testosterone filled male, muscles bulging as they fire it up and the sawdust flies. It’s the circular saw, and the irony behind this ... Views:1773
La Bella Baskets Works to Support Struggling Single Mothers
Baskets of Hope Program Delivers Free Gift Spa Basket to Single Mothers in Need
Eighty percent of single mothers have to work to support their families, and thirty percent of them are living below the poverty line. Single parenting ... Views:1785
We all know sexism in the work place still prevails. Granted, women have made great strides in the past century, yet women are still making on average only $.80 for every $1.00 earned by a male of an equivalent position. This continued discrimination led researchers and women’s rights ... Views:1919
Nothing is more embarrassing for a speaker than to be plagued with a voice that quivers, shakes, or skips an octave when standing at the lectern or the head of the conference table. It is a problem for many people and can easily be eliminated by taking control of your nervousness and speaking ... Views:3417
Some people talk fast, some talk too slowly, and some are moderate. In public speaking, those who speak at a moderate rate are the easiest to follow over any given length of time.
I knew of a speaker in Toronto who believed that talking as fast as you can was ideal. I beg to differ. ... Views:7980
Whether you are looking for a job, firmly ensconced in one, or in the midst of starting your own business, improving the sound of your voice is something you might consider especially if the sound of your voice on recording equipment leaves much to be desired. Yes, it is unfortunate that we do ... Views:3279
Reader Question: I have tried all kinds of affirmations, buying lotto being ripped off with quick fixes etc.. with no luck, No matter what I do, I still get no where and more into debt, I have started my money honey and yet to see results, what else do you suggest Morgana?
My response: I ... Views:1571
Those jaw dropping images of the earth from space have the same thing in common with our old photographs we bring in to be restored: Barbara Askins, who invented the technology that allows us to do both.
Barbara was a teacher, and once her children were in school she returned to college. ... Views:2593
Snow and sleet pelted the windshield of the New York City streetcar Mary Anderson was riding on that winter’s day in 1902. It was the ride she would remember for the rest of her life, because it was that ride that inspired her to invent the world’s first windshield wiper.
Mary watched as the ... Views:729
Question: I feel as if I’m a different person at work than in the rest of my life. Is that bad?
Maybe, maybe not. Here are some questions to consider:
• How, if at all, does it get in your way?
• What do your team, peers, friends at work say that about it?
• Where does your data ... Views:940
Customer retention, relationship management, and how a business owner provides customer service is extremely important to the bottom line. Everyone knows it cost more money to find a new customer than to retain an existing one. So why not give it your all to satisfy your customer’s ... Views:918
The phrase ‘His name is mud” came from the story about a man named Samuel Mudd who was thought to be a co-conspirator in Abraham Lincoln’s assignation. His conviction was later overturned, but nonetheless, the phrase stuck with him and for more than a hundred years later.
How do you want to ... Views:690
In our fast-paced and hectic world, the ability to be understood the first time you say it is imperative for your success. There is never enough time to accomplish what we need to do. Wasting both your time as well as that of your listeners is neither efficient nor profitable. To constantly ... Views:3364
Do you know what an elevator speech is? An elevator speech is an introduction about your business that you can encapsulate in 30 seconds or less. The idea for this type of speech is based on the average length of time one spends in an elevator.
The value of the elevator speech is not just ... Views:2986
In this clip from Facing the Giants Coach Taylor challenges Brock to do his very best in a super challenging ‘death crawl’ exercise. He winds up realizing that he can do more than he thought he could and inspires the rest of the team with his perseverance.
Blindfolded and pressing on with ... Views:2922
There is no doubt that when I write about volume, I talk more about the soft-spoken voice because lack of volume is much more common than too much. Those who are too loud, however, are just as difficult for the listener as the former. A loud voice is hard on your listeners’ ears. There is ... Views:12028
Most people in business today are eager to learn and improve their business skills. They read articles; they listen to webinars; and, they attend bootcamps in the hopes of securing a better future for themselves.
Your competition is fierce. Other candidates are just as hungry for the job ... Views:2535
Tough times happen. Even the most talented, successful people have down times, ballplayers have slumps, people who are fundamentally optimistic get discouraged, kids (and adults) have bad, blue days.
What's the remedy? Or, what's the coping mechanism that will help us to survive the bad times ... Views:867
Last month I led a retreat for my Business Goddess Six Figures and Beyond Mentor Coaching and Group Mastermind clients. The theme of this oceanside retreat was Play Your Business Goddess Bigger Game.
Playing your Business Goddess Bigger Game goes beyond running a successful business. It goes ... Views:787
A few days ago, our family made a trip to the local bank here in our community so that our children could open their first savings account. The piggy banks were overflowing with money due to various visits from the tooth fairy, as well as rewards for all of their good deeds around the house. ... Views:1001
With today’s high unemployment, finding a job and then landing the position is a difficult process. While you may think you are perfect for the job, there are many other candidates who feel the same way about themselves. There is no question that your competition is fierce.
Being able to ... Views:2163
This clip from the movie Akeela and the Bee where Dr. Larabee asks Akeela to read a poem on his wall about our deepest fear captures the essence of what holds most of us back. I love Akeela’s answer to the question, what she shouldn’t be afraid of…” Me”.
Here is the poem by Marianne ... Views:1716
In thinking about how many people these days are looking for support, I put myself in the shoes of someone considering working with a coach for the first time. I imagine I’d feel intimidated. It’s a huge world out there with so many people using the term - life coach, career coach, personal ... Views:873
Who would have thunk it? A grand piano at an engineering services exhibit booth? What’s the world coming to?
The world is coming to realize that extraordinary is what it takes to stand out from the crowd and succeed in today’s marketplace.
In this case it was the NACE Corrosion 2011 Expo in ... Views:1203
The business owner seeking capital is finding it a challenge to access capital through traditional markets, specifically the banks. Accessing capital for expansion or survival is crucial. Where are these individuals to go if their banks are not lending? This is where non-traditional capital ... Views:772
There are many traits of successful entrepreneurs -- decisiveness is one of them.
Nothing is more powerful than making conscious choices that shape your life's path and also reflect your priorities and what you value most.
But the challenge at times is figuring out how to make sound ... Views:1049
I think we all remember the phrase, "If you build it, they will come" from the popular movie, Field of Dreams. However when it comes to business start up, there is a very different story to tell.
It's one thing to start a business, it's another to sustain overtime. I recently read a blog post ... Views:766
* It’s the new cost-effective, flexible, full colour brochure
* It’s proven that 80% of the people near a computer will look up contact information online, instead of searching for a hard-copy phone book
* Potential clients can research your company within the convenience of their home ... Views:955
Most people are unaware that voice training is something they can do for their personal and professional development. No, it is not just actors and politicians who study with a voice coach. More and more people are discovering that they are not stuck with the voice they hear on their answering ... Views:2258
With the high level of unemployment today, landing a job with any company is highly competitive. What is the possibility that your voice is not an asset but indeed a liability?
Before pursuing graduate studies, I worked for a company in the Philadelphia area in which we sold pre-arranged ... Views:2515
Just last week, I posted an article about how you can make your own spring break -
without having to pack, get on a plane and wiggle your toes in the sand. I was
reminded of these more relaxing thoughts as I struggled to coordinate the spring break of my own kids over the past couple of ... Views:1278
If you are interested in discovering your real speaking voice but do not want to learn the proper breathing techniques in order to do so, then do not read any further. Some people provide various exercises to improve the voice you presently have; and, there are a few others who will show you ... Views:2490
As you might or might not be aware I’ve been having my website updated. It’s a much better site now and I’m really happy about it. It now gives you much more information, looks better, and even gives you contact details.
It was mostly finished by Friday. And I wanted to add some things to ... Views:948
In this clip from Patch Adams, Arthur teaches Patch the secret to looking beyond the problem to see the solutions and possibilities by changing the way that he counted the fingers that he was holding up.
Being in touch with the problem is important. People need to be able to relate to the ... Views:2544
You’re walking into the boardroom. All eyes are on you. You take a seat. Take a deep breath and WHAM – now you’re on. What’s next?
Every day leaders are made, deals get sealed, and negotiations fall through.. So what separates the ‘made’ deals from the ‘broken’ deals? Following these ... Views:880
In today’s online world of business, a great free offer is a big key to success. Long gone are the days where people could put up a newsletter opt in box and get subscribers. Now, you need a free downloadable product that people can gain access to immediately. The offer not only needs to be ... Views:1410
For self-employed professionals and small business owners, it's essential to periodically assess what is and isn't working in your business, and then to make the necessary adjustments. Because small businesses often don't have the flexibility of larger firms, this periodic evaluation is even ... Views:593
You are standing in front of an audience. Your knees and hands are shaking; your heart is pounding in your ears and in your cheeks; sweat has formed on your brow; your lips are quivering. If all of that isn’t bad enough, when you open your mouth to speak, the voice that results is quivering or ... Views:13961
They say that man’s greatest fear is public speaking; his second greatest fear is dying. Imagine that – most people would rather be dead than stand and give a speech! But did you know that man’s 3rd greatest fear is dying while public speaking?
No one has yet died on the podium to my ... Views:6685
Many years ago when I first started my business, I had a most eye-opening experience that I will never forget. It happened on a consecutive Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, I had been working with a group from Nortel in voice and presentation skills. One of the men from the group told me that, ... Views:8365
I have spent the last few months questioning why my customers, as well as the subscribers to my newsletters, consist of 75% men and only 25% women. If you look at the picture objectively, we women often sound like ill-tuned violins. (And, it is certainly possible that this is one of the ... Views:2601
Without a doubt, the video recorder is one of the best pieces of equipment you have for honing your skills. The ability to see and hear yourself in action is a marvelous learning tool, especially if you can get someone to help you by asking the questions. There is no doubt that it is easier to ... Views:3894
Unless you are planning to become an actor, I see no reason to try to get rid of your accent as long as you speak clearly. This is a prerequisite for success. It does not matter where you live or what language is your mother tongue.
Along with your education and experience, your ... Views:3144
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are ... Views:1203
Wallpapers play a very important role in the interior design of our homes and lifestyle homewares. If you choose the right shade and design that best fits your personality, you’ll have light and happy days ahead. But, if you choose the wrong one, expect headaches and regrets to haunt you in the ... Views:916