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4 Steps to Develop Your Unique Speech and Voice Brand - by Lynda StuckyCommunication Without Fear - by Lynda Stucky5 Cool Tricks To Increase Your Self-Confidence When You Speak - by Lynda Stucky- Optimism Part 3 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the third article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed Part 2: “Promise yourself to talk health, happiness and prosperity to ...
Views: 733 - Optimism Part 4 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the fourth article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed, Point 3 “Promise yourself to make all your friends feel that there is ...
Views: 808 - Optimism Part 5 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the fifth article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed Point 4 “Promise yourself to look at the sunny side of everything and ...
Views: 766 - Optimism Part 6 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the sixth article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed, Part 5 “Promise yourself to think only of the best, to work only for ...
Views: 852 - Optimism Part 7 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the seventh article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed Point 6 “Promise yourself to be just as enthusiastic about the success ...
Views: 816 - Optimism Part 8 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the eighth article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed Point 7 "Promise yourself to forget the mistakes of the past and press ...
Views: 924 - Optimism Part 9 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the ninth article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed Point 8 "Promise yourself to wear a cheerful countenance at all times, ...
Views: 815 - Organizational Leadership Development Program - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Sonu ParasharThe learning of organizational leadership includes values of management pertinent in a diversity of settings. Whether it is the business you are running or you are working with large groups in an international company, these values will assist you appreciate how your association can work most ...
Views: 847 - Outanding Performance And Career And Life Success - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Bud BilanichAll outstanding performers have at least three things in common: 1. Outstanding performers set and achieve goals. 2. Outstanding performers are organized. 3. Outstanding performers are detail oriented and execute well. In this post, I’ll delve into each of these three in more ...
Views: 860 - Outdated Project Intake Process - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2019 from Project Management CompanionThe inundation of new tasks within projects can occur from multiple directions and can only be handled by specific available tools. If this is the case because outdated processes or tools are used then it would be very difficult to complete projects at the speed required by business. This is a ...
Views: 875 - Overcoming the Fear of Being Fabulous is Vital - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiJudith here. Do you or your friends and/or work colleagues struggle with frustration? Anxiety? Insecurity? Breaking promises? Missed deadlines? Puzzling, even maddening behaviors? What’s going on? My husband Jim Sniechowski and I call it The Fear of Being Fabulous™ and it’s the result of ...
Views: 1387 - Overwhelm is just a Symptom - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniFor more than a few years, I’ve been a slave to email. I was very aware of it and sought help. I got some relief, but email still felt like it was cracking its whip on me. By the way, if you’ve got the email thing down, I don’t want to hear about all the different strategies I can use to ...
Views: 1438 - Own Your Life! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Rand GolletzMy new client, Tony, had some "issues." (Don’t we all?) A superb thinker and analytical problem-solver who astounded his co-workers with his intellect, he also got periodically derailed. When his boss (the CEO) criticized his work, Tony would "shut down" for prolonged periods of time. ...
Views: 1492 - Partnering For Profit - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniDoing almost anything, besides meditating, is easier when you have two or more of the right people. So, why aren't more people asking for help in their business or creating joint venture relationships? Doing it alone is the trap of a self-employed mentality. Leveraging the resources, skills ...
Views: 1015 - Partnerships That Double Your Sales and Fun - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Jeanna Gabellini“Build it and they will come.” What a crock! Total lie. I built a lot of things in my business that didn’t result in customers running to buy, readers commenting on my blog or even fans “liking” my Facebook page. Finally it dawned on me that I needed help getting the word out to my ...
Views: 1293 - Pay Attention: Your Unconscious May Be Overruling Your Conscious Choices - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiWe’d all like to think that we are good at being rational and that we conduct our lives with deliberate awareness. And why wouldn’t we? That’s what the professional world rewards---conscious, well thought through, efficient, predictable results. If we can’t predict we can’t control. If we can’t ...
Views: 1260 - Peace is the Way - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve had several BIG aha moments in my life, but the biggest transformation has come from a single focus … peace. You’d think that with a business name like MasterPeace Coaching my focus would always be about being at peace. Not so. I get caught in the same traps as everyone else when it ...
Views: 1267 - People Do Not Leave the Company - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Margaret Meloni“I disliked working with those people so much that I don’t even know if I hate doing this for a living or it was just those people at THAT place.” - Anonymous Unfortunately this quote or versions of this quote are not unique to any specific individual. Isn’t that sad? I have heard it on more ...
Views: 1314 - Perfecting Your Personal Pitch: A Case of Self-Branding - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: What’s your immediate response when you hear the phrase —You Need to Create a Pitch? Most people cringe in one way or another because the word “pitch’ when used in a business context smacks of hard sell. Someone wants to get into your wallet. They say they care about you. They have ...
Views: 1164 - Plan for Profits - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniHave you ever scurried around looking for your sunglasses only to find them on your head? Why didn’t you know they were there? Most likely you were rushing, not really taking your time to think it through. Believe it or not, it’s like that with money. You scurry around, trying to ...
Views: 1408 - Play Your Position - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI’m a huge fan of American Idol. Some of the feedback from the judges is very uncoach-like and disempowering. However, they emphasize several points that I love, over and over to the contestants: * Play to win. Act like you want to beat the competition. * Be consistent with who you are ...
Views: 1264 - Polite Telemarketing - Can it be done? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Loretta CollinsPolite Telemarketing- Can it be done? Loretta Collins The phone rings, you’re nowhere near it, but do a remarkable impression of Flo Jo, reaching it just in time only to be greeted with “Hello, Francine, how are you ...
Views: 1335 - Postive Personal Impact And Success - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach I have found that the single biggest mistake that people make is assuming that competence and performance are their ticket to success; when in fact they are merely the price of admission. Most people are good performers. It’s a huge mistake to think that ...
Views: 1586 - Power in Vulnerability - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Michelle Randall"My Power Lies in My Vulnerability" may not be something we would think up as a campaign slogan for a political candidate. However, as increasing value is placed on collaborative leadership, it is a key factor differentiating outstanding leaders as they take on the challenge of actively ...
Views: 2310 - Powwow to Get New Clients Fast - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen you reach for the panic button every time you think about money ... pause. This is not the time to contemplate getting a job. Don't go to your nearest friend or call mom for soothing. Stay away from consulting your team members and spouse, too. And for goodness sake, don't leak your worries ...
Views: 1165 - Practices for a Peace-Filled Business - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniIn the last week alone, I’ve heard these statements from business owners: * I feel like a 1/2 ton of rocks are piled on my head by day's end. I need an intervention. * My customers act like their hair is on fire and it’s my job to put it out. * I have a million excuses for why I’m ...
Views: 1673 - Praise Doesn’t Make You “Big-Headed” - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom: Judith Hear Yea! Hear Yea! Let it be known across the land: Receiving Praise and Compliments for Your Excellence Does NOT Make You Big-headed! Yet, in a recent workshop “Overcoming the Fear of Being Fabulous: It’s Time To Shatter Your Inner Glass Ceiling” (which my husband Jim ...
Views: 999 - Presentation Skills Training For Highly Effective Mobile Teams - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMore and more teams are working remotely. With new tools and technology, this is now easier than ever before. Yet one thing can derail highly effective teams. Find out how to guarantee success of your remote teams. With the evolution of tools and technology, distributed teams are becoming ...
Views: 923 - Presentation Skills Training: How To Handle Difficult Questions - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat’s the toughest part of business presenting to important clients and prospects? How to handle difficult questions with poise. Curious how the pros make it look so easy and natural? Find out how to handle questions under fire with complete ease. With more and more subject matter experts ...
Views: 1083 - Presentation Skills: What Should You Include in Your Slides? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoIf you’ve decided to use slides in your presentation because you believe they will help your presentation, it’s crucial to think about what to include in your slides. Resist the temptation to write your script out in the slides. Not only is that boring for the audience to see slides full of ...
Views: 1617 - Presenteeism and the Disengaged Employee - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardPresenteeism is the act of an employee showing up at work without fully engaging their energy, hearts and minds. In many organizations, it is actually the norm. Employees gather around the water cooler talking about what they’re manager is doing wrong, what the company should be doing for them, ...
Views: 2329 - Pro or Amateur? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniYou have two choices in your business … be a pro or be an amateur. Professionals (pros) are people who take their hobby, sport or passion seriously. They’ve decided they’re no longer satisfied with being an amateur. They want the challenge and fulfillment of fully living into their ...
Views: 1409 - PROCRASTINATION – COACHING FOR SUCCESS - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Peter Mackechnie‘Procrastination is the bad habit of putting off until the day after tomorrow what should have been done the day before yesterday.’ Napoleon Hill Procrastination is perhaps one of the biggest issues that business owners and professionals experience on a day-to-day basis. In this article, we ...
Views: 1413 - Professors - Multiple Intelligences Are Alive and Well in Your Classroom - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2017 from Rahul RahejaThe greatest misnomer is to think students' GPA is indicative of their intelligence. Nothing is farther from the truth. Some of the smartest people I know scored poorly on tests, not because these students weren't smart, but because they were lazy and refused to study. Hence their grades were ...
Views: 1178 - Project Management: A Worth Training? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2019 from Veronica SmithIf you want to become a project manager, certain skills are required before you get on to the field. However, you can apply institutions that provide project management courses or opt for project management certification online if you prefer studying at home convenience only. Project management ...
Views: 1007 - Prospect For Engineers For Doing Their Masters Abroad - by Submitted on May 17, 2018 from K. SaluThere are many students of engineering who plan to specialize in their subject because of their strong association with the subject matter. Many students have enough new ideas for projects they can perform during their future courses, but most of them tend to look forward to doing their masters ...
Views: 1077 - Protect Yourself From Being BURNED By Sales Candidates Who Over-Represent Their Skill Level - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanTo take a common example from business life, consider the job interview. Let’s picture the situation together. You have advertised for sales associate and gathered resumes. Now, you must interview each candidate up close. This experience can be daunting. To prepare yourself and the ...
Views: 1100 - Psychological Intelligence - The On line Training For The Potential Of Business - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2021 from kingof seoMental intelligence is just how ahead for organization, approximately it seems considering every specific key national and world wide business seems to be leaping on the bandwagon. More essential than knowledge at this time, the concept of emotional intelligence has been around because Charles ...
Views: 684 - Pump Up Whiteboard Notetaking For Powerful Selling - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow do you process information? By taking notes. In traditional classes, we learned to write down everything. But for powerful selling, visual note taking at a whiteboard is much more powerful. Curious how to pump up your whiteboard note taking? In talking with graphic facilitators, ...
Views: 1573 - Questions that Lead to Massive Profits - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniAs a business owner and leader, you may think you’re always focused on attracting new income. But often, you’re more focused on putting out fires, figuring out what went wrong with your latest biz building technique and searching for clarity on what’s next. What if each of your questions about ...
Views: 1202 - Raising The Bar In 2010: Your Five-Point Checklist - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Renita KalhornSure, the beginning of a new year provides fresh inspiration and impetus for your goals. The question is, how do you sustain your motivation and stay on the continuous improvement track when daily life and familiar temptations rear their head (did you really think chocolate or "Lost" reruns were ...
Views: 843 - Reach Out and Manage Yourself Upwards - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: It’s easy enough to say that everyone should "own their own career"—but how do you do that? Assuming you desire upward advancement, here’s a get-started checklist: * Ask your manager or Human Resources for the criteria for promotion to the next level * Determine the ...
Views: 1087 - Reasons to Get a Doctorate Leadership Degree through Educational Technology - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Sonu ParasharA Doctorate leadership degree is specializing in the discipline of business leadership. This level of courses is about to boost their leadership qualities in the field of business. With such type of degrees, these people can hold the opportunity into greater state of business leadership. More ...
Views: 972 - Receiving Praise Doesn’t Make You “Big-Headed” - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiHear Yea! Hear Yea! Let it be known across the land: Receiving Praise and Compliments for Your Excellence Does NOT Make You Big-headed! Yet, in a recent workshop "Overcoming the Fear of Being Fabulous: It’s Time To Shatter Your Inner Glass Ceiling" (which my husband Jim Sniechowski, PhD ...
Views: 993 - Recipe for Women: Breaking Through Your Fear - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Karen KellerIn my post on 2-25-10 I shared the hidden role fear plays in our willingness to influence and persuade. When women accept that fear is in our imagination - we can deal with it. This was the first way to stamp out the fear we subconsciously carry with us. But there’s another way to conquer ...
Views: 1087 - Relationships, Spirituality, and Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Zahid QureshiWhenever one looks to solve problems of life, be it spiritual freedom, relationships, success or family, the solutions work better if one looks for basic principles involved and uses them to get results. The basic principles are what makes up an activity and that is why they work for getting ...
Views: 1250 - Releasing Business Shame - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniWhenever you want to experience a huge breakthrough in your business, you have to start where you are. You may be disappointed that you’re not making more money at this point in your biz. If you’re just starting out you might be on pins and needles because you need to make money ASAP. ...
Views: 1381 - Releasing Greatness - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Andy CraigPurpose and Greatness. These are two very powerful words. These are words that when used in proper context give meaning to us. The question I have for you is: Are you operating in and releasing Your Purpose and Your Greatness? Your Purpose and Your Greatness go hand in hand. When you are ...
Views: 1498 - Renewing Our Faith In Accomplishing The Extraordinary: Lessons From Rwanda - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Victoria TraboshMiracles show up in the most ordinary of circumstances. In the smallest of ways we can see the greatness in others and ourselves. I believe to declare the desire to coach, to make a difference in the world, first requires us to make a difference in our own lives. We must know without a doubt ...
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