Chakra Overview for Beginners

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The Chakra System Yes, animals have chakras, too! However, this post is a Beginner’s Guide on how they function in the human body. A Beginner’s Guide to Energy Centers, Body, Continue Reading →

Creating Persuasive Elevator Speeches

I hope some of you will take my Creating Persuasive Elevator Speeches class. This class is not just the normal instruction about “elevator speeches.” That takes only 5 minutes to describe. Creating Persuasive Elevator Speeches is a more in-depth guide on what to do and how to customize that kind of introduction for other occasions, such as when you are seated next to a stranger at a dinner party, or when you are riding the Metro/subway. You would use “elevator speeches” or “pitches” when you are trying to explain a business, a project, a fundraiser, or some other cause for which you hope to generate interestย when you are talking to a stranger in a very limited amount of time. Continue Reading →

Attention Adult Life-Long Learners!

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“It’s not just the kids who are going back to school! Many of us are “changing with the times” and continue to learn new things, whether they are related to careers, changing professions, new technology, or stuff “just for fun.” In that context, I love teaching adults things they thought they were too old or too set in their ways to learn. I do that for individuals and groups…” Continue Reading →

Guaranteed Admissions Agreements

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Guaranteed Admission Agreements are legally binding contracts that benefit both students and higher education institutions. These agreements help parents and students save money, destress about getting into “four-year” schools, and provide great education.ย  The institutions benefit by increasing the likelihood that students will select them. How does it work? Continue Reading →

Tapping – Emotional Freedom Technique – EFT

This is a semi-miraculous, ritualized, way of “tapping” with your fingers on acupressure points on your face and body while speaking about topics that have caused issues for you in areas such as health, financial circumstances, emotional pain, or some other theme. You can even use it to address things like “writer’s block” or fear of giving presentations, as well as broken hearts, health symptoms, and limiting beliefs – just to name a few examples! Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 2/1-2/11 2022

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The truth is I missed my morning bouts with creativity in which I usually have only 5 – 10 minutes to learn what the #vss365 #prompt is for the day. Figure out what to say in poetry or prose. Find a corresponding relevant image, and then post it. So, I did do a few to share with you. Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt #12/19 – 12/25 2021

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My contributions to this week’s #vss365 #prompts plus more info to help artists and authors gain exposure and followers. Continue Reading →

Presenter Guidebook

These guidelines work equally well for presenters, event coordinators, & trainers, and for companies evaluating speakers and venues. Continue Reading →

PowerPoint Poetry for Publication as Videos

many people enjoy watching videos more than reading. That is especially true during pandemic times and in the technology era when eyes become bleary and heads become achy from too much โ€œscreen time.โ€ Plus, PowerPoints can be converted easily to videos, so why not take the chance? Continue Reading →

Ice Breakers for Training or Conferences

There are several books “out there” about training ice breakers, but I did not like the suggestions I found. Most were too corny, too crass, or would use more time Continue Reading →

Business Infographics: Training, Retreats, Conferences

Now that we’re resigned to living on Zoom for the Winter and Spring, let’s refresh our memories about how to use business infographics to conduct sessions – even if you Continue Reading →

There are Poems, and Then There Is Poetry

The following are unrelated poems, attempts at poetry, or Not-Poems. They are snippets from collections of poetry and other short writings that I’m going to create throughout the Pandemic Winter Continue Reading →

Vimeo Versus YouTube

Both YouTube and Vimeo are video sharing networks. Users can upload videos for free. Each has different levels of storage and support. A brief comparison of Vimeo and YouTuber video sharing platforms may help you decide which to use for specific content. Continue Reading →

Things To Do While Waiting at Auto Repair Shop

A List of Things To Do Why would I write this “piece of fluff” about a list of things to do to prevent “dying of boredom?” Beee Cuzzz my vehicle Continue Reading →

Training Series #4 – Research & Preparation for Designing Content

Before developing content, you still need to research details about your audience and items you can use to create or enhance your presentation, visual aids, links, etc. Consider what media you will use for distribution, so you can create text in one format and save it with different extensions. Continue Reading →

Training Series #3 – More to Consider Before Creating Content

It’s not only about what you or Iย wantย to say or convey. It’s aboutย what affects the ability and willingness of the audience or students to receive the most important aspects of our presentations. So, don’t be grumpy. Here are a few more factors to consider. Then, we’ll start on content creation. Continue Reading →

Training Series #2 – What Trainers Should Know About a Training Venue BEFORE Classes Start!

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There are always surprises when you’re training, but the venue basics should not be one of them. Get your questions answered in advance. Here is a checklist to help you, regardless of whether you’re doing the training or you want me to develop and present the materials. Continue Reading →

Stuck? Want to Express Yourself?

This is a description of a class which gives creative ways to get “unstuck,” whether you want to write a secret daily journal or a publication. It is especially helpful for those trying to overcome loss and grief. Continue Reading →

Abundance and Right Work Class Coming Up in April

Do you feel lost? Canโ€™t figure out what you want to be IF you grow up? Are you looking for some divine inspiration to help you figure out how to make money while doing something you love that benefits others? This class is for you! Continue Reading →

Your Life Story

Would You Like To Tell Your Life Story? You Can Tell Your Life Story In So Many Ways! A memoir for your grandchildren – or in case you get famous. Continue Reading →