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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- ***Denying Workplace Conflict - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Sylvia LafairDid you ever read the warning signs of an impending work disaster, okay maybe, disaster is too strong a word, a work difficulty. Then someone shrugs, pats you on the back and tells you to stop catastrophizing? And when what you prophesized comes to pass, when the project failed or the ...
Views: 2069(1 vote) - ***From an Idea to Making it Real - Seeing Imagining Receiving - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Asara LovejoyClick here for the MP3 audio version of this article. What is the one thing that every success story has in common? It is, “I was here in this circumstance and I went to there in a new circumstance.” From here to there has a thread that you can follow. Successful people think a certain way. ...
Views: 2068 - 20-tips on how-to talk with Heahunters - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2017 from Irene Gloria AddisonHeadhunter is a generic term used to describe recruiters or executive search consultants, usually people searching for senior candidates or people 'really going after a candidate'. Some argue that a recruiter is for low lever jobs, a Headhunter for trained professionals and all Senior Management ...
Views: 2063 - Don't Succumb to the "Boiled Frog" Syndrome - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Rand GolletzTake a six-quart pan. Fill it with water. Put it on the oven. Turn the heat on high. While waiting for the water to reach a rolling boil, catch one mid-sized frog. When the water achieves that boil, toss the frog in. Don't worry; the frog won't get hurt. The shock of the temperature change will ...
Views: 2059 - ***The Marriage of Diamond Consciousness and the Internet - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Jacqueline JoySEEKING SPIRITUAL FULFILLMENT ONLINE The marriage of Spiritual Consciousness and the Internet's world-wide web technology was consummated in a very public ceremony on a Monday night in March 2008, when more than 500,000 people gathered around their computers and simultaneously logged on to a ...
Views: 2056(8 votes) - How to Decide on Your Best Business Idea - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Natalie EkbergAre you contemplating starting your own business? Have you been contemplating it for months, years even? If the idea of having a business is appealing but you are still hesitating regarding the area or sector of your business, read on, as the following points might just provide you with the ...
Views: 2053 - How To Turn Your Challenges Into Money - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Jephter AkaehieMany people are afraid of challenges. I will be sharing with you “How to turn your Challenges into Money” Everyone has a challenge. This is true. It does not matter if you are a President, Governor, Business owner, Student, Motivational speaker and so on. The Challenge of being in darkness, ...
Views: 2053(1 vote) - I Forgot my Purpose!!?? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Carol Harris-FikeSometimes the answer we desire is in what we are forgetting. I was at a conference recently where we found our coach in nature. You know, you sit in front of whatever and you ask a question and wait to see what comes. The first time I talked with my coach, she very wisely guided me with an ...
Views: 2041(1 vote) - Inspire Innovative Thinking At Work - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Tom Bordon“To stimulate creativity, one must develop the childlike inclination for play and the childlike desire for recognition.” ~ Albert Einstein Growth – an ever-evolving and continuous process – is an outcome of a successful innovation. As a thing of creativity evolves from an Idea, the ...
Views: 2033 - My Power is Within My Vulnerability - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Carol Harris-FikePreviously I wrote about "Forgetting my Purpose". July is about remembering where to find My Power. Acting from a place of power allows me to speak from my authentic self and accomplish what serves me as well as those around me. It takes courage to do this, but what I discovered last week is ...
Views: 2026 - How to Recover from a Broken Presentation - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Steven StasczakYou are giving a very important presentation to the board members and midway through something overwhelms you and you can’t for the life of you remember exactly where you were in the presentation. You are giving a sales pitch on a new product to one of your biggest customers and you just lost it ...
Views: 2025 - Be Your Own Communication Coach - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Paul BurgessCommunication is at once easier and more challenging than ever thanks to the availability of high tech devices and programs that can keep us connected to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Now might be a great time to map out a personal communication strategy and review whether your time and energy ...
Views: 2022(1 vote) - Corporate Labels Block The Rainbow Vision Of Life - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Rajiv RajivExcerpts from a free flowing dialogue with Pavan Choudary, CEO of VYGON Pharma, a French Multinational in India. Pavan has been widely interviewed in Media as a Coach and a Wisdom Guru. A clear vision with a good value system creates the right environment for breakthrough performance. Success ...
Views: 2015 - Developing Strategic Thinkers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Meirc Training and ConsultingStrategic thinking is regarded as an essential core competency for leadership positions. In fact, many organizations already use this competency, among others, to appraise and evaluate the performance of their executives and leaders. Thus, a competency gap in strategic thinking is considered ...
Views: 2008(4 votes) - 4 Effective Techniques for Employee Motivation - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Tom Bordon"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily." ~ Zig Ziglar For the CEO, it is always a challenge to motivate his employees and also keep them motivated. Motivated employees are at the forefront to take up new challenges, adapt ...
Views: 1998(2 votes) - ***Book Reviews of “Don’t Bring It to Work: Breaking the Family Patterns that Limit Success” - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sylvia LafairWhatever happened at home should stay at home, July 2, 2009 By Robert Morris (Dallas, Texas) In this book, Sylvia Lafair explains how to break certain family patterns that limit career success by “claiming and taming the world of interpersonal relationships.” All people have problems at ...
Views: 1995 - 5 Reasons Women Make Great Salespeople - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from liz wendlingFive Reasons Women Make Great Salespeople By: Liz Wendling Why do so many business women spend more time hoping or praying for sales rather than just learning to sell? Because the mere mention of the word sales brings up fear, dread and anxiety in the hearts of many! Countless female ...
Views: 1995(1 vote) - Exceptional Presentation Skills: Turning Up The Heat - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanDo you wish you had exceptional presentation skills? Are you are fed up with not getting noticed, not getting ahead, and being a wallflower? If so, it’s time to take a step forward. Giving phenomenal presentations is a lot simpler than it looks. Imagine you are cooking a wonderful meal. ...
Views: 1991 - For Wealth and Happiness, Maro-Up! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI recently had the opportunity to participate in a nine day intensive, small group training with Janet Bray Attwood, the founder of The Passion Test. From our group, more than half of the participants were from Japan as The Passion Test has been experiencing fast growth in Japan. During our ...
Views: 1989 - Cultivating Donor Relationships In The Nonprofit Community - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Sharon MikrutNonprofit professionals continuously search for potential donors who believe in the organization's mission and are willing to donate money to support it. All too often, however, the organization lacks an organized system to cultivate meaningful relationships with these individuals. This article ...
Views: 1984 - THE POWER OF BEING - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Racheal GovenderFrom the time that we are born, we are taught to DO things! Every time we accomplish something we are rewarded, which gives us such accomplishment that we choose to pursue more opportunities to DO things so that we can be rewarded again! Education and work is also designed to further entrench ...
Views: 1982(4 votes) - Five Ways to Enhance Your Personal and Professional Image - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from kristie kennedyIn order to distinguish yourself from the masses it is essential to commit to the never ending process of personal enhancement. This spans far beyond mere physical appearance, exhibiting the essence of your innermost being and every aspect of social interacting. It is imperative to be ...
Views: 1981 - Retaining Employees – Protecting Your Most Important Asset - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Sharon MikrutIn the nonprofit field, salaries are generally low and working with clients who have multiple needs can be challenging. Although this can make employee retention difficult, there are steps you can take to provide a work environment that is supportive and fun, one that individuals look forward ...
Views: 1979(2 votes) - Is your business Ugly? Here’s a Banana For Your Baby… (your business) - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from mark allen robertsHere’s a Banana For Your Baby… (your business) One of the most difficult parts of serving entrepreneurial leaders is telling them a part or their entire baby (their business) is ugly. Some self proposed consulting experts say; “focus on the positives, build on successes” and not ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - How to Monitor Whiteboard Selling Skills in 5 Steps - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanEver wonder how your sales team is really doing using a whiteboard in sales with customers and prospects? If your staff is dispersed in regions or working remotely, worrying about performance standards could be keeping you up at night. Sleepless nights? If nightmares about performance are ...
Views: 1969 - Striving Styles and Teamwork - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardBy understanding the different needs, approaches, strengths and weaknesses of each of the Striving Styles, the organization can maximize a team’s effectiveness by harnessing the natural energy that is engaged when individuals can meet their own needs through teamwork. A team is an integral ...
Views: 1968 - The excellent –incomparable system of essential education for true & universal Human Development - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Sumeru RayMahaManan: The excellent –incomparable system of essential education for true & universal Human Development Welcome to our ‘MahaManan Kendra’ ( MahaManan education center). We think, customary (formal) academic (school – college etc.) education is not sufficient for true development of ...
Views: 1957(1 vote) - 17 Ways To Green Your Coaching Business - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Niama WilliamsSeventeen—the threshold of adulthood, the last gasp of wily youth, the last days of burning the candle at both ends and greeting the burn with a grin. What if, however, you were an environmentally conscious seventeen? What if you were one of those second graders who’d toured ...
Views: 1954 - What is Your Unique Ability? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Beth FrankMy company, the Confident Solutions Coach, works with entrepreneurs to develop systems in their business. I spent the last five years learning how to do this in my own business, and it is really fun to go out there and help other people get this done. The first thing you have to do is ...
Views: 1953 - Lifemasters Dancing in the Storm - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleOr… Stop waiting and start taking action from where you are right now. For many of us, storms bring fear, uncertainty, anxiety and the need for protection from the elements, even though we are safely tucked away inside our homes. It seems that every time we have a storm, we put everything on ...
Views: 1951(1 vote) - The 3Cs to building Critical work place relationships - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Executive Coach InternationalThe amount of time that you spend at your work place takes up almost 50% of your time. Since so much of our lives and energy are consumed by our job, isn’t it then important and natural that we learn to not just work well with our colleagues but build up great relationships with them? Many ...
Views: 1948(1 vote) - Telephone / Remote Coaching - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from Emma KannA number of years ago when I was developing my coaching and mentoring skills in a formal way, I met a manager from a business based in the SW of England who told me her Coach telephoned her once a month for coaching sessions. The Coach lived in France and worked as a coach for managers based in ...
Views: 1945 - Business Continuity Planning (BCP) – The Show Must Go On - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Tom BordonEvery business has its ups and downs. This article talks about how you can do your business continuity planning (BCP) in a better way as it is the BCP that allows you to continuously deliver your products or services even under adverse conditions. Business Continuity Planning prepares an ...
Views: 1939 - How Coaching Will Bring You Back to LIFE! - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Bob DoyleAs you may know, I owe a tremendous amount of my successes, both personal and professional, to the power of coaching. You see, it doesn't matter where you are in life, you are looking at reality through YOUR lens. That means that even if you're a big thinker, there are still things that you ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - How to get a job with NLP - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2017 from Irene Gloria AddisonAs an active recruiter (I am the owner of HIREghana – www.HIREgh.com), I and my associates come daily across through a variety of candidates whom we prescreen for our clients. Strangely enough and most definitely true, you need a completely different skill- set to get the job, than you need ...
Views: 1939 - How to Build a Habit: Excerpt from The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Michael Bungay StanierThe change of behaviour at the heart of what this book is about is this: a little more asking people questions and a little less telling people what to do. But simple doesn’t mean easy, and theory’s no good if you don’t know how to put it into practice. So before we look at what to change, we ...
Views: 1922 - Awakening the Intuitive Within - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Jo Anne Bishop PhD MPAAWAKENING THE INTUITIVE WITHIN Excerpt from New Book By Jo Anne Bishop, PhD MPA As you begin the fascinating journey of awakening the intuitive within, your pathway will be filled with the self-knowledge that you are in essence an unlimited resource for inner wisdom, guidance and ...
Views: 1920(2 votes) - Is the journey the means or the end? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Claude WarnerSome say “Life’s a journey, enjoy the ride”. Others say “The end justifies the means”. In the one, the journey is the focus; in the other, it is incidental to the end result. Those who are high-performance, results oriented, driven people would more likely see the journey or process of ...
Views: 1912(2 votes) - Seeking Initiative And Innovation? Reward Failure! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Jim McCormickPrevailing in the face of intense competition requires companies to be nimble and innovative. An innovative and high-initiative culture helps an organization respond better to market signals. It can better exploit opportunities, get new products and services to market more quickly and more ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - Turn Your Business Model Upside Down - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2016 from Jeanna GabelliniI never thought much about my business model until almost twenty years into being an entrepreneur. I know: crazy, huh? My model was to get an idea, implement it, and keep doing it… if it was fun. But I didn't have criteria to gauge what was working and what wasn't. Who cares if I'm constantly ...
Views: 1907 - Absolutely Accelerate Revenue Recognition - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Tomme StevensonEvery businessperson wants to grow their company. Growth can be defined in many ways; revenue, profit, market share, asset value, strong team that lets you take more time off, increased happiness and contentment. Not every businessperson wants more money. Interestingly enough, virtually ...
Views: 1906 - Expatriates - Have You Thought About Partnering With an Expat Coach? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Belinda MJ. BrownIt takes a while for an expatriate to adjust to another culture, and it can be incredibly frustrating when your assumptions about the similarities between western cultures are proven untrue. Executive and Expat coaching eases international relocation. Four years ago, after preparing for ...
Views: 1905 - Appreciation – the Catalyst to Performance - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIn my last newsletter, I shared with you a few of Jack Canfield’s Success Principles and today, I’d like to share one more: Practice Uncommon Appreciation. Jack Canfield shares, as you might have heard, before “employees are more motivated by appreciation, the feeling included in things, and ...
Views: 1900 - By Understanding Behaviour We Can Manage Performance - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardWhat benefit is it to the organization if short-term goals are met but a leader’s behaviour contributes to employee unrest, sabotage, or high turnover with loss of skills and knowledge? Leaders must be aware of how their behaviour impacts on the motivation and performance of their ...
Views: 1893(1 vote) - The Philosophy of Language for High Impact Communication and How to Be Coached to Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziTwo most important traditions have empowered the study of language in their separate and very different ways; however, the two topics of the study of language are hotly debated by linguists like the sort of synthesis of philosophical grammar and structural linguistics begins to develop. The two ...
Views: 1893(1 vote) - Dealing with Difficult People - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Willie HortonThe secret to dealing with difficult people is to take the necessary action before they become difficult. Like everything else in life, if you deal with something before it becomes a problem, you’ll never have any major problems to deal with. The problem is, of course, that in the ordinary ...
Views: 1890(4 votes) - How to be a Life Coach at 25 - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Willie HortonI recently received an email from a journalist in the US asking me what I knew about people gaining an online certification for life coaching. And a few weeks back, one of my clients mentioned to me that he'd been approached by a life coach who had "qualified" following a weekend course and ...
Views: 1889(3 votes) - Top Ten Tips: How To Get The Respect You Deserve - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanDo you get respect when giving a business presentation? Or do people pass over what you have to say…so your ideas never see the light of day? Many young managers struggle with how to get respect. More experienced professionals have a tendency to judge younger managers—assuming they lack life ...
Views: 1878 - Separate Suspects From Prospects and Watch Your Sales Revenues Skyrocket - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Jeff CallahanHow Efficiently Do You Qualify Your Sales Prospects? Before you spend hours preparing, presenting and then jumping through hoops for any prospect, take a little time to figure out if it’s worth your effort. "In the world of sales, there are prospects, and there are suspects," says Jeff ...
Views: 1876(3 votes) - 6 Handy Tips to Remember When Setting Up a New Office - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Tom BordonSetting up an office isn’t as hard as it is made out to be! Or is it? On the face of it, you think it couldn’t be much of a trouble because all you need to do is get hold of decent space, set up some furniture and workstations and get your guys in. But when you actually get around organizing ...
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