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- Book Review: The Yoga of Sound - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Yoga. Yoga is a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind. Bhakti Bhakti is the Official Guide to Yoga. Bhakti-Bheka has been in business since 1996. The principal persons here practice yoga and use the ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Definition: Speechwriting - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteSpeechwriting A speechwriter is a person who is hired to prepare and write speeches that will be delivered by another person. Speechwriters are used by many senior-level elected officials and government executives, governors, and the president or prime minister of a country. Speechwriters are ...
Views: 4382 - Definition: Delivering a Speech - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteDelivering a Speech In public speaking, as in any form of communication, there are five basic elements, often expressed as "who is saying what to whom using what medium with what effects?" The purpose of public speaking can range from simply transmitting information, to motivating people to ...
Views: 1189 - Definition: Voice Training - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteVoice Training/Vocal Technique Vocal Technique is the practice of using the voice in a particular way when singing or speaking. Vocal Technique is a rehearsed way of adjusting the voice both musically and non-musically; to create different sounds or voice qualities. The techniques required to ...
Views: 5207 - Definition: Public Speaking and Nervousness - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuellettePublic Speaking and Nervousness Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. The art and science of public speaking, especially in a North American competitive environment, is also ...
Views: 4610 - Definition: Giving a Presentation - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteToastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of ...
Views: 1815 - Book Review: The Lost Art of the Great Speech - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Public Speaking. Public Speaking is speaking to a group of people in a structured manner with the intention to inform, influence, or entertain the audience. A good orator should be able to invoke emotion in their listeners, not just ...
Views: 1697 - Book Review: In the Spotlight: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Public Speaking. Public Speaking is speaking to a group of people in a structured manner with the intention to inform, influence, or entertain the audience. A good orator should be able to invoke emotion in their listeners, not just ...
Views: 1660 - Book Review: Set Your Voice Free - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Public Speaking. Public Speaking is speaking to a group of people in a structured manner with the intention to inform, influence, or entertain the audience. A good orator should be able to invoke emotion in their listeners, not just ...
Views: 3575 - Book Review: 10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Public Speaking. Public Speaking is speaking to a group of people in a structured manner with the intention to inform, influence, or entertain the audience. A good orator should be able to invoke emotion in their listeners, not just ...
Views: 1638 - Book Review: The Exceptional Presenter - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Public Speaking. Public Speaking is speaking to a group of people in a structured manner with the intention to inform, influence, or entertain the audience. A good orator should be able to invoke emotion in their listeners, not just ...
Views: 1438 - Definition: Marriage Help - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteMarriage Help Marriage Encounter (M.E.) is a religiously-based weekend program designed to help married couples improve their marriage, grow closer to each other, and improve commitment to each other. Originally a Catholic marriage renewal program, Marriage Encounters are now offered by a ...
Views: 1365 - Definition: Love and Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteLove and Marriage Marriage or wedlock is an institution in which interpersonal relationships (usually intimate and sexual) are sanctioned with governmental, social, or religious recognition. It is often created by a contract or through civil processes. Civil marriage is the legal concept of ...
Views: 2226 - Definition: Marriage Advice - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteHealthy Marriage The formal organization of relationship education in the USA began in the late-1970s by a diverse group of professionals concerned that the results of traditional marriage therapy resulted in no appreciable reduction in the elevated rate of divorce and out-of-wedlock births. ...
Views: 1217 - Definition: Marriage Problems - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteMarriage Without Love Causes Problems A marriage of convenience is a marriage contracted for reasons other than the reasons of relationship, family, or love. Instead, such a marriage is orchestrated for personal gain or some other sort of strategic purpose, such as immigration. The phrase is a ...
Views: 1476 - Definition: Marriage Counseling - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteMarriage Counseling Relationship counseling is the process of counseling the parties of a relationship in an effort to recognize and to better manage or reconcile troublesome differences and repeating patterns of distress. The relationship involved may be between members of a family or a couple, ...
Views: 1447 - Book Review: Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Marriage. A marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate, and often created as a contract. Margaret Paul is the Official Guide to Marriage. Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is an ...
Views: 1519 - Book Review: Embracing the Beloved: Relationship as a Path of Awakening - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Marriage. A marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate, and often created as a contract. Margaret Paul is the Official Guide to Marriage. Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is an ...
Views: 1933 - Book Review: 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Marriage. A marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate, and often created as a contract. Margaret Paul is the Official Guide to Marriage. Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is an ...
Views: 2059 - Book Review: The Conscious Heart: Seven Soul-Choices That Create Your Relationship Destiny - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Marriage. A marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate, and often created as a contract. Margaret Paul is the Official Guide to Marriage. Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is an ...
Views: 1518 - Book Review: Why Talking Is Not Enough: Eight Loving Actions That Will Transform Your Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Marriage. A marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate, and often created as a contract. Margaret Paul is the Official Guide to Marriage. Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is an ...
Views: 2973 - Definition: Financial Market Structure - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteFinancial Market Structure In economics, a financial market is a mechanism that allows people to easily buy and sell financial securities, commodities, and other fungible items of value at low transaction costs and at prices that reflect the efficient market hypothesis. Financial markets have ...
Views: 19990(1 vote) - Definition: Revenue Enhancement - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteProfit Maximization and Revenue Enhancement In economics, profit maximization is the process by which a firm determines the price and output level that returns the greatest profit. There are several approaches to this problem. The total revenue -- total cost method relies on the fact that profit ...
Views: 4796 - Definition: Peak Performance Training - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuellettePerformance Training Management Performance measurement is the process of assessing progress toward achieving predetermined goals. Performance management is building on that process, adding the relevant communication and action on the progress achieved against these predetermined goals. In ...
Views: 4648 - Definition: Mental Training and Goal Setting - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuellettePeak Performance through Goal Setting Goal Setting involves establishing specific, measurable and time targeted objectives. Work on the theory of goal-setting suggests that it is an effective tool for making progress by ensuring that participants are clearly aware of what is expected from them, ...
Views: 4730 - Definition: Achieving Peak Performance - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteAchieving Peak Performance Through Personal Goals Individuals can have personal goals. A student may set a goal of a high mark in an exam. An athlete might walk five miles a day. A traveler might try to reach a destination-city within three hours. Managing goals can give returns in all areas ...
Views: 7388 - Book Review: Structure and Regulation of Financial Markets - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her ...
Views: 1467 - Book Review: Winning at Mergers and Acquisitions - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her ...
Views: 1590 - Book Review: The Mental Athlete - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her ...
Views: 1553 - Book Review: Mental Training for Peak Performance - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her ...
Views: 1952 - Book Review: The Inner Game of Tennis - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her ...
Views: 3201 - Definition: Empowerment Program - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteYouth empowerment is an attitudinal, structural, and cultural process whereby young people gain the ability, authority, and agency to make decisions and implement change in their own lives and the lives of other people, including youth and adults. About Youth empowerment is often addressed as ...
Views: 6665 - Definition: Empowerment and Healing - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThe Recovery Model is an approach to mental disorder or substance dependence that emphasizes and supports an individual's potential for recovery. Recovery can be seen within the model as a personal journey requiring hope, a secure base, supportive relationships, empowerment, social inclusion, ...
Views: 2592 - Definition: Empowerment Training - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThe Art of Living Foundation, is a non-profit, volunteer based organization founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Mission statement A non-denominational, educational and humanitarian non-profit organization, The Art of Living Foundation stated mission is to uplift society by strengthening the ...
Views: 1577 - Definition: Personal Empowerment - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteSelf-worth leads to Personal Empowerment Contingencies of self-worth comprise those qualities a person believes he or she must have in order to class as a person of worth and value; proponents claim the contingencies as the core of self-esteem. Contingencies of self-worth can motivate well, ...
Views: 7449 - Definition: Women Empowerment - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteEmpowerment refers to increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities. It often involves the empowered developing confidence in their own capacities. Empowerment is probably the totality of the following or similar capabilities: * Having ...
Views: 52663(3 votes) - Book Review: How to Motivate Every Employee - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Empowerment. Empowerment is increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities and often involves developing confidence in one's own capacities. Lisa Whatley is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1424 - Book Review: Choices and Illusions - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Empowerment. Empowerment is increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities and often involves developing confidence in one's own capacities. Lisa Whatley is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1013 - Book Review: The Women's Book of Empowerment - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Empowerment. Empowerment is increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities and often involves developing confidence in one's own capacities. Lisa Whatley is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1220 - Book Review: Ultraprevention - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Empowerment. Empowerment is increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities and often involves developing confidence in one's own capacities. Lisa Whatley is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1163 - Book Review: The Big Book of Girl Stuff - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Empowerment. Empowerment is increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities and often involves developing confidence in one's own capacities. Lisa Whatley is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1636 - Book Review: 90 Minutes in Heaven - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Transformation. Life is about change. Through the process of transformation, you can change yourself into the person you want to be.Christopher Carrick is the Official Guide to Transformation. Christopher Carrick works with people who ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Book Review: It's All Too Much - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Transformation. Life is about change. Through the process of transformation, you can change yourself into the person you want to be. Christopher Carrick is the Official Guide to Transformation. Christopher Carrick works with people ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Book Review: The Great Transformation - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Transformation. Life is about change. Through the process of transformation, you can change yourself into the person you want to be.Christopher Carrick is the Official Guide to Transformation. Christopher Carrick works with people who ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Book Review: Loving What Is - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Transformation. Life is about change. Through the process of transformation, you can change yourself into the person you want to be.Christopher Carrick is the Official Guide to Transformation. Christopher Carrick works with people who ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - Book Review: Attitude is Everything - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Transformation. Life is about change. Through the process of transformation, you can change yourself into the person you want to be.Christopher Carrick is the Official Guide to Transformation. Christopher Carrick works with people who ...
Views: 1927(1 vote) - Definition: Life Experience - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteLife and Death Experiences A near-death experience (NDE) refers to a broad range of personal experiences associated with impending death, encompassing multiple possible sensations ranging from detachment from the body, feelings of levitation, extreme fear, total serenity, security, or warmth, ...
Views: 4671(1 vote) - Definition: Life Plan - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuellettePersonal goals in your life plan Individuals can have personal goals. A student may set a goal of a high mark in an exam. An athlete might walk five miles a day. A traveler might try to reach a destination-city within three hours. Managing goals can give returns in all areas of personal life. ...
Views: 7444(1 vote) - Definition: Life Clarity - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteLife Clarity Siddhārtha Gautama, in Sanskrit, or Siddhāttha Gotama, in Pali, was a spiritual teacher from ancient India and the founder of Buddhism.[1] He is generally recognized by Buddhists as the Supreme Buddha (Sammāsambuddha) of our age. The time of his birth and death are ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - Definition: Life Change with Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteLife change through attitude A propositional attitude is a relational mental state connecting a person to a proposition. They are often assumed to be the simplest components of thought and can express meanings or content that can be true or false. In being a type of attitude they imply that a ...
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