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- ***A Nasal Voice Could Be a Stumbling Block to Your Success - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Nancy DanielsSome of the adjectives that come to mind when I hear someone who has excessive nasality are whiny, strident, shrill, and grating. And, given the right volume, tone, and duration, it can lead some listeners to develop a headache. Don’t laugh. It has been reported that the voice of Mary Hart, ...
Views: 3767 - Why You Do Not Have Enough Listeners - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Steve TothThis is the most frequent question that existing and potential new radio show hosts ask me-Why You Do Not Have Enough Listeners? There can be a number of reasons: -Your content is not interesting enough, engaging and or entertaining. You have other motives then foremost being at service to ...
Views: 3733(3 votes) - 5 Reasons It Pays To Hire An Image Consultant In A Tough Economy - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2008 from Sandy Dumont1. Dress for Success. There’s a reason that old adage has survived. It is especially important during the current weak job market. Eric Wilson recently wrote an article for The New York Times entitled “The Return of the Interview Suit.” With the sobering reality of “the unemployment rate in ...
Views: 3730 - How to Become a Clinical Support Worker - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from James TomersonThe healthcare industry offers plenty of career options to choose from. If you have a strong passion of seeing people improve their health and assisting scientists and medical staff, becoming a clinical support worker can just be the right career option for you. But before you enroll into a ...
Views: 3718(1 vote) - Career Diversification - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Working is meant to be fun. We spend most of our lives working. What a shame it would be if you’re spending that time doing something you hate.” – Sir Richard Branson The concept of diversification seems pretty clear (and pretty important) when it comes to investments. What about careers? ...
Views: 3714(2 votes) - The Executive Personal Brand Worksheet: 10 Steps to Defining Your Authentic Personal Brand - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Meg GuiseppiWith all the buzz about personal branding these days, perceptions and definitions vary greatly … and misconceptions abound. Tom Peters’ coined the term "personal branding" in his 1997 article “The Brand Called You” (http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/10/brandyou.html) at Fast Company, where ...
Views: 3714(2 votes) - ***Lessons from the Sigmoid Curve - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonAll things occur in cycles, ebbing and flowing as time goes by. In the west, we often think of things progressing in a linear way, but nature teaches us that this is not the case. Darkness and light, the seasons, the life cycles of plants and animals – all these things rise and fall ...
Views: 3709 - Accessing the Inner Observer Meditation Exercise - by Sit quietly with your eyes closed. Take time off from thinking about anything. Just be yourself. Don't identify your mind with any particular problems or thought. Don't do anything. Continue to sit comfortably, appreciating whatever comes to mind. If you have a strong thought, even a gripping ...
Views: 3699 - ***How Important Are Presentation Skills in Your Career Advancement? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsDo you think the ability to speak effectively is important in your career? Whatever your job, be it working for someone else or starting your own company, presentation skills today are at the top of the ladder when it comes to business. And, you have the internet to thank for ...
Views: 3692(2 votes) - How to Build Gravitas to Showcase your Wisdom - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Business BookshopTen ways to make a real impact with your ideas. Wisdom is in the eyes and ears of the people around you, so to make the right impact with your insights, you need to be able to generate the gravitas that says "my insights are worth noting". Here are ten ways to do that. 1. Space The aura ...
Views: 3687 - CV for Gulf - Be Proficient With Your Resume - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew SmithGulf is one of the well known regions of world which has made a positive image in the ground of petroleum industries, crude oil, natural gas and now there are many other consultant and servicing firms. Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are some of the countries in gulf who have the world ...
Views: 3686(1 vote) - Format For Writing Formal Essay! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Diana NunezThere are two types of essays generally formal and informal, formal essays are identified by the seriousness of its purpose and the format, this is the reason formal essay writing is quite daunting and time taking because students are normally not able to distinguish between the format for ...
Views: 3681 - Successful People Focus on Their Goals - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichThe other day, I came across a succinct statement on goal setting and goal achievement from Denis Waitely… "The secret to productive goal setting is in establishing clearly defined goals, writing them down and then focusing on them several times a day with words, pictures and emotions as if ...
Views: 3675(3 votes) - Goodwill Stores - A Cool Place to Shop - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Diane CraigTrend-spotting off the Beaten Path Style-makers and trendsetters, even Hollywood celebrities, have long known the benefits of combing Goodwill Stores for hidden gems, but a funny thing happened on our way through the recession. Goodwill stores across North America noticed an increase in ...
Views: 3674(3 votes) - Great Topics For Writing Shakespeare Essay - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Sam CollierWho doesn’t know about William Shakespeare and his legendry works, he has touched almost every area of the literature from comedy to tragedy to poetry to history. His most famous work includes Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet and Shakespeare Macbeth essay. There are countless Shakespeare essay topic ...
Views: 3674(1 vote) - ***A Voice Like That of George Clooney or Kathleen Turner Is Within Your Reach - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Nancy DanielsImagine standing out from the crowd when you speak. Is it possible? Everyone has a better voice inside of them; unfortunately, most people are unaware of it. What is a better voice? One that vibrates in your chest when you speak and grabs your listeners’ attention with its warmth and ...
Views: 3672(2 votes) - A Process for Aligning Your Personal and Professional Goals - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Lisa MininniGiven that the average new entrepreneur puts in over 60 hours per week and has family responsibilities to consider, you may experience goal conflicts in your life. This conflict could be a recipe for burnout if you’re unclear about your direction and what it takes to get there. First, it ...
Views: 3642(1 vote) - When Do You Call A Emergency Team Meeting - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Andrew BaileyYears ago, when I was on the road as a sales executive, I worked for a company where the sales manager loved having what he called an 'emergency' business meeting.Sometimes he would call on a Friday afternoon telling me that I had to attend so to get to this crazy business meeting, I had to ...
Views: 3624(1 vote) - Career Growth: 5 Key Points to Make Office Politics Work for You - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranThere was once a time when I thought “Office Politics” was tantamount to a dirty word. It was something low, underhanded and potentially unethical. If this sounds familiar, I’m here to illustrate for you that office politics isn’t this offensive behavior I once thought it was. Hopefully, I ...
Views: 3615(2 votes) - Make More Money with Your Nutrition Education - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Cindy PappYou have completed, or nearly completed, your nutrition education. So now what? As you decide on your path the questions arise. Do you want a job? Do you want to work for yourself? The type of education you have will help you make this decision. Your training will determine if you are a ...
Views: 3615 - How To Get What You Want At Work - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Laura BrowneWhat do you want at work? Do you want a promotion, a new office, or the opportunity to work on an exciting new project? Here are 4 simple rules that will help you get what you want: 1) Ask. That seems pretty simple, but often at work we’re not clear about what we want. We may assume that ...
Views: 3613 - When Should a Job Seeker Disclose a DUI During the Job Interview Process? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ann Zaslow RethaberIn Arizona alone, the number of arrests for driving under the influence totaled 14,000 in the past 12 months, even higher than the 10,500 the previous year, according to DUI statistics reported by the Arizona Governor’s Office. For Arizona job seekers as well as any job seeker who has a DUI on ...
Views: 3603(1 vote) - Recover Your Life Purpose From Your Childhood Memories - by Imagine trying to hang your beautiful new suit in a closet without a hanger. Or maybe trying to hang it on one of those flimsy plastic hangers from a discount store.
I see one's life purpose as a hanger to drape the rest of your life onto. If you've got none, your life will fall to the floor, ...
Views: 3597 - Microsoft office Training Course advantage and scope - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Ritu VashistThe variety of perform that can be done by the resources of Ms Office is limitless. It can be used for planning records, coming up with propagate linens protecting company expenses, developing demonstrations for events, or even handling messages for that issue. Thus, the understanding of Ms ...
Views: 3590 - ***When Nervousness Makes Your Voice Quiver - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsNothing 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: 3562(4 votes) - Why CNA Certification the Best Stepping Stone for Nursing Career Advancement - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Aaron DsouzaEveryone is aware of the numerous options that the healthcare and medical field has. Nursing professionals with different qualifications work in different facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals, private clinics, retirement homes, rehabilitation centers, old age homes, etc., with a common ...
Views: 3551 - Principles of Effective Work Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kimberly FulcherHow many times have you left a meeting simmering with fury over the colleague who interrupted you each time you spoke? Have you spent precious time imagining how good it would feel to tell your co-worker what you really thought of her? How many hours have you wasted bemoaning the fact that ...
Views: 3550 - Lessons Learned from My Grandfather - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2011 from Pinkey StewartMy grandfather taught me many things during his lifetime, and what I learned about being a leader came from observing him. It wasn't until I was a teenager that I realized my grandfather was a prominent person in our community and in neighboring states. Doctors, lawyers, and teachers were ...
Views: 3547 - Top 10 Ways to Discover Your Passion-Filled Life's Work - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2006 from Leanna Fredrich1.Practice Extreme Self-Care The first and most important step to finding your passion-filled life's work is to take outrageously good care of yourself! When you feel numb and the only thing that gets you excited is a good long nap, your passion could plop in your lap and you wouldn't even ...
Views: 3539(1 vote) - Platform Presence? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnWhat is Platform Presence? It can be felt but not seen. Some speakers have it, others don’t. How did they get it? There are three major aspects involved with Platform Presence. The most important one is absence of fear. From the instant someone with Platform Presence stands and begins ...
Views: 3525 - Surround Yourself with Positive People for Success - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Bud BilanichSelf-confidence is an important key to personal and professional success. If you want to become self confident you need to do three things. 1) Become an optimist. 2) Face your fears and take action. 3) Surround yourself with positive people. In this article, I'd like to focus on the ...
Views: 3525(2 votes) - ***Articulate - Articulate - Articulate - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIn 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: 3506(2 votes) - ***Are Your Delivery Skills Lacking in Expression? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you speak in a monotone, there is only word to describe it: boring. That is not a very comforting thought if you care about the image you are projecting. A delivery without emotion or life means a message that will not be received. Your listeners may grasp the first of your thoughts; but, ...
Views: 3493(2 votes) - ***Voice Training Can Transform a Childlike Voice Faster Than You Think - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most common complaints I hear from women is that they sound like a child; and, they are tired of answering the phone and having the caller ask to speak to their mother. Does that sound familiar? If my first statement resonated with you, there is good news and even better news. ...
Views: 3487(1 vote) - Making Employees Feel A Part Of The Team - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Patrick ThompsonThe number one complaint in the workforce today among employees is that they do not feel that the company that they work for recognizes and appreciates them. This can cause a clear lack of morale and team spirit. Many employees feel that they have much to contribute to an organization. They feel ...
Views: 3484 - Mobile App Developer Named "Best IT Career for the Future" - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Daniel GreenspanTakeaway: iPhone and Android application developers claim #1 spot in a ranking of the hottest IT career paths for the future. ITCareerFinder.com, a world-class information portal and online community for career-minded IT professionals, launched its inaugural guide to the “Best ...
Views: 3483(1 vote) - ***Is Your Soft-Spoken Voice Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen you look at your assets and liabilities in the business world, have you ever considered that your soft-spoken voice is not an asset but indeed a liability? If others cannot hear you, your message is not being received. Volume is a very tricky dynamic. A voice that is too loud is ...
Views: 3480 - Key Job Skills That a Personal Assistant Should Carry - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from James TomersonA lot people want to work as a personal assistant. One of the major reasons for attraction towards this career is that there is no minimum qualification required. However, that doesn’t mean anybody can become a personal assistant. There are some important skills that you should carry for ...
Views: 3472 - Flight Attendant Interview Questions and Answers - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Charles BergerOne of the top careers that men and women would love to get these days is flight attendant career. A lot of young men and women particularly the new graduates of secondary education are doing their best to be qualified to get a flight attendant job. What are the qualifications in order for you ...
Views: 3456 - 4 Top Reasons Your Job Search Struggles - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Ken MooreWhy is it that nearly every job seeker puts ten times the energy and effort into the job search than what they get back in return? To speak in business terms (and running your job search should be treated like a business), where’s the return-on-investment (ROI)? Hope is not enough. You hope ...
Views: 3437(2 votes) - 5 Reasons to Hire an Executive Coach - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Doris KovicThe best advice Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, ever got was to hire an executive coach. Initially when board member, John Doerr, suggested this, Schmidt resisted because as an experienced CEO he didn't think he needed a coach. But now he is a big fan of coaching and states in an ...
Views: 3437(2 votes) - ***10 Reasons Why Voice Training Should Be Part of Your Professional Development - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhether 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: 3423(3 votes) - Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Dream - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Ieishah EdwardsSome of us often dream of new business ideas every day. As you brainstorm and visualize success, something goes wrong along the way. What was an exciting idea has somehow dwindled down to a mere fizzle. Could it be that you let someone steal your dream? If we can understand what happens, then we ...
Views: 3418(2 votes) - Lost Job? 6 Secrets Of What To Do Now - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Charles BreedingYou might not believe this, but I’ve worked for six companies in the last six years. Some of you might respond, “You can’t keep a job, huh, Charlie?” You might be right, and that’s why I’m self-employed now. Honestly, it’s not something that I’m proud of, and I somewhat rationalize two ...
Views: 3411(1 vote) - *** Excessive Nasality Is Like Nails on a Blackboard - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Nancy DanielsImagine nails on a blackboard and how it makes your skin crawl or how the hair on the back of your neck stands out. Now imagine a nasal voice similar to those who hail from Brooklyn or the Bronx. After hearing a sound like that for any great length of time, you might get the same reaction that ...
Views: 3410 - Work Ethic - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2005 from Sylvia HendersonOtherwise called a Protestant work ethic, a Google™ of the term “work ethic” yields a definition at Answers.com that reads, “A view of life that promotes hard work and self-discipline as a means to material prosperity. It is called Protestant because some Protestant groups believe that such ...
Views: 3410(1 vote) - Careers That You can Opt For With a Diploma in Tourism Management - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from APT AdvantageTravel and tourism is a fast rising industry in India. More and more students are realizing the profitable job opportunities that this industry has to offer. This article gives you a little insight about the aviation industry, and the jobs it has to offer. In the recent years we have seen a ...
Views: 3407(1 vote) - How To Avoid Out-Aging Yourself Out Of A Job - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from William CottringerHow To Avoid Out-Aging Yourself Out Of A Job By Bill Cottringer “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” ~ Mark Twain. The workforce in America is becoming more skewed at both ends of the age spectrum—the younger and the older workers. Older ...
Views: 3401(1 vote) - Life and Career Coaching Trends Now In Greece - Live Seminars Towards a Successful Business Mindset Development - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Joanna VaiouLast night I was wondering, how many days per month can a person feel inspired and motivated to keep doing and improving whatever they are into… As I am running my personal development home based business from my lap top, usually from my living room, and less often out at my favorite ...
Views: 3401(3 votes) - Key Job Skills for Doing an Editor’s Job - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from James TomersonBecoming an editor with a newspaper or a magazine is the career dream for a lot of people. However, editing careers take a lot of knowledge, talent and preparation. And there are different types of editing careers, depending on the specialization you want to choose. If you aspire to become an ...
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