Business Communication

Women Executives: Leadership Role Models (Part 2)

Just in case you are wondering if there is still a stigma attached to being a woman and aspiring to executive and management roles, please read the article below. I would be very interested to hear your thoughts Maternity leave will kill your career, recruitment companies warn women By Jane Hansen The Sunday Telegraph, September …

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Women Executives: Leadership Role Models (Part 1)

If you think 21st century women have it made as top flight executives, Chief Executive Officers and the ultimate holy grail of governance as Chairman of the Board of a multi national corporation, think again. Male captains of industry have been fortunate to have so many outstanding male examples to model as they ascend the …

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Book Review-7 Strategies for Wealth and Happiness

A timeless classic by Jim Rohn a motivator extraordinaire, that is written in an easy reading style for anyone who has had enough of being average (read beige) and wants a better life. This includes health, material success and most importantly a deeply satisfying sense of contentment. Click here to listen Book Review-7 Strategies for …

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Goodbye Corporate World, Hello My Own Heart Centered Successful Business

Hello all I had the pleasure of interviewing Blanca Vergara sometime ago. Her story is inspiring, and I hope it will give you that little push to take action and change the course of your life. Enjoy the read and click on the live link at the end to hear her truth. Blanca Vergara had …

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How To Deal With Negative People in Your Workplace

Much like bacteria and viruses, there may be someone at work whose negativity can infect your otherwise upbeat outlook on life and bring you down. Be aware that their influence will be highly detrimental to your ability to reach your personal and professional goals. These people can masquerade as informed (amateur) social commentators with a …

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Public Speaking: What You Should Know Before You Open Your Mouth: Part 2

In this post, we will consider the final three don’ts of public speaking. I have also included some tips on “selling the sizzle” of your message. 4. Enunciate Unless you are at a ventriloquists’ convention, do relax your jaw muscles and move your lips when you are speaking. When you slur or drop the endings …

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Public Speaking: What you should know before you open your mouth (Part1)

I am preparing a seminar where I will address an audience of professionals, predominantly male members of the medical fraternity. The room screams dark suits (single breasted), cuff links, polished leather pumps and old school ties. I check that my Powerpoint slides are in the correct sequence, with text of a size that can be …

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