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It’s amazing how an uplifting or inspirational story can completely change your day, and sometimes your life. One thought that touches your heart or reminds you of your dreams can inspire steps that would otherwise remain untaken and stir new perspectives on life and possibilities.
On this page, you’ll always find a wealth of inspiring, motivating, and insightful stories– thoughtfully chosen with you and your dreams in mind.
Thank you for being my special guest, as we go on a journey of the mind, to explore this elusive thing we call SUCCESS.
I am sure a few things have been most helpful to me in living a healthy life. They are to be a lifetime learner and to be a lifetime laugher. In a constantly evolving world, embracing the roles of a lifetime learner and a lifetime laugher can lead to a fulfilling and enriched existence. These…
It hit me recently while teaching my “Course in Happiness” program! Here I was talking to the audience about doing more of what you enjoy and more of what makes you happy. Then the light went on. I should listen to my advice. I guess sometimes it’s hard to see the picture when you’re inside…
When delivering a school assembly program, I focus on three things Happy, Hopeful, and Helpful. To me, these are 3 of the most powerful tools to help us live a life that is Happy, Joyous, and Free. This month’s newsletter is dedicated to spreading positivity and highlighting the significance of hope in our lives. In…
I had the incredible privilege of attending a nonprofit gala a few years back. I was blown away by the impact of one key element that elevated the event to new heights: the professional emcee. It was a testament to the power of a skilled master of ceremonies to create an unforgettable experience and maximize…
GESTURES Your hands can be an excellent tool for getting the point across. Learning to use your hands for emphasis is invaluable to a speaker. EYE CONTACT FACIAL EXPRESSIONS Proper facial expression will emphasize all presentations and is one of the most significant components of non-verbal skills. As a clown, one of the first things…
An audience of one Many of us spend a lot of time doing one-to-one networking. I like to think of it as an audience of one. Many of us act entirely differently when having a one-on-one conversation. We never think of it as talking to an audience, yet we are talking to an audience, an…
Going back to work and vaccination conversations can be somewhat polarizing, and it all depends on our attitude and mindset. Good Attitude vs. Good Mindset? Your mindset is how you see the world around you.Your attitude is how you interact with the world according to how you see things.I always look at attitude as a…
Whenever you give a presentation, remember it is not about you. It is all about the needs of your audience. The messenger and the message must resonate with the audience! Read on to learn more about appealing to your audience. Why Focus on the Audience? We often focus so much on message and delivery that…
“You have to do the things you have to do when you have to do them and the day will come when you can do the things you want to do when you want to do them.” – Zig Ziglar Is there a secret to getting things done? I asked a few colleagues how they…
When going on a sales call, keep in mind that the prospect has a process of buying. The prospect will often hold back critical information and try to gather whatever information they can from you. In this scenario, the prospect will often not commit, lead you on, and soon disappear. If the prospect has a…