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“Stand by Me” performed by musicians around the world

From the award-winning documentary, “Playing For Change: Peace Through Music”, comes the first of many “songs around the world” being released independently. Featured is a cover of the Ben E. King classic by musicians around the world adding their part to the song as it traveled the globe.

Order the CD/DVD Playing For Change “Songs Around The World” now at amazon.com!

2008 - 2010

A three webinar Networking Series

Dates: Wednesday 7th October,Wednesday 21st October and Wednesday 4th November
Time: 9 pm UK time
Location: Webinar - just log on, or pick up the phone.
Cost: £20 each or **Special Offer - all three for £50**
Book here

Please note: You can participate in one, two or all three of the webinars, and don’t worry if you can’t make the live webinars, we’ll also be recording them so you can listen in your free time.

How to Network Your Way to the Top!!!

If you are frustrated by the old boys club, have been devastated when someone from outside your company got a position that you had applied for internally, because, it seems they knew the bosses, or you know on one hand that networking is important, but on the other you find yourself wasting a lot of time on it with no perceivable benefits, then the following course is definitely for you.

Remember the old saying “it’s not what you know it’s who you know”? Well in this competitive age the rule has never been more true. If the thought of networking makes you cringe you will love this informative course which will teach you, not only why networking is essential for YOU - but also that networking is not a “one hat fits all” approach. There is a specific method to suit every kind of person, even introverts!

If networking has not worked for you up until this point, this series is going to help you understand why, and provide you with a networking plan that is guaranteed to work for you in the future, while saving time and energy in the process.

Not convinced this course is for you?
Think about the following statistics:

1. Research has found that networking accounts for at least 60% percent of all jobs landed and the figures are said to rise as high as 90% for positions at the executive level.

2. Career experts say that the vast majority of job openings are never advertised or publicly announced, but filled through word-of-mouth or networking, known as the “hidden job market.” The likelihood of a job opening not being advertised at all increases with the level of the job.

Can you afford not to be a successful networker?

In this series we will cover three different networking arenas:

* Live networking
* Online Networking
* Inner Circle networking

You will be taught the rules for succeeding in each arena and it will become clear to you which one best suits your personality and should be your main point of focus.

Part 1. Live networking - Wednesday 7th October

* Who you need to network with and how to find these people
* How to develop an effective networking strategy that is time efficient
* How to work a live networking event for best results
* What to do after a live networking event
* How to find and maintain a minimum of 50 useful, active contacts in the next 12 months

Part 2. Online Networking - Wednesday 21st October

* How to develop a useful time efficient plan for networking online
* How to put together a profile that will make you stand out from the crowd
* How to make the most of posting on targeted networks
* How to grow your network and keep it engaged
* How to get your networking contacts to promote you

Part 3. Inner Circle networking - Wednesday 4th November
~ The most effective and underrated networking strategy of them all

* How to become the head of your own networking circle
* How to extend your inner circle of useful contacts
* How to mobilize your network
* Tips for making your network connect with you
* The importance of having clear objective in an inner circle network.

At the end of this 3 part course you will have a clear networking strategy that is in tune with your personality.

* You will no longer waste time and energy on inefficient networking
* You will know who your target network is and how to find them
* You will employ techniques which keep you top of mind with your network
* You will have a plan and a strategy for increasing your useful network by at least 50 people over the next 12 months.

NOTE: The Information provided in each part of this course will not be repeated session to session, so it is highly recommended that you attend all three parts. Although certain networking arenas might not suit your personality type, there will be plenty of information pertinent to the growth of your personal network in each session.

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This presentation covers:

• Why everyone needs an exit strategy even if they love their current job
• Tips for keeping up with industry trends
• Effortless weekly maintenance checks that will make your CV stand out
• How having an exit strategy can help you improve your career path
• The importance of your performance contract
• Networking tips that will have people coming to you with job offers

Click on the following links to download the webinar materials:

Video Recording - Webinar “Your Job Exit Strategy”

• Toleration clearing - Work Sheet
• Networking tip sheets - Live
• Networking tip sheets - Online
• Networking tip sheets - Inner Circle
• Tips for writing online resumes
  




Please note: To reduce the file size and ensure a better audio quality, the recording only includes the actual presentation. The Q&A session from the live session has been removed.


If you have any further questions please email me here.

If you’d like to book a coaching consultation, please click here.

Webinar: Pre-Promotional Strategies that Get Results!

Recorded: June 3, 2009

Buy webinar recording and support materials here!

When vying for an internal promotion what you do in the three to six months preceding your interview will make all the difference to its outcome. And the suggestions we make for making changes in your current work habits might surprise you!

Who are you?
What makes you unique?
Who do you work best for/with?
Have you planned a route to follow?
Are you adapting, learning and growing?
…or are you chasing your tail as you try to figure out what others want from you?

This presentation will cover:
• Why you should be thinking about your promotions six months before you even apply for them
• Getting your “estate” in order
• Clearing current tolerations effortlessly
• How to make your appearance work for you
• Why you should go to work with the perspective that your boss works for you
• 10 Strategies which will get you promoted effortlessly and regularly

Buy webinar recording and support materials here!

Included:

• Video recording of webinar

• Worksheets - follow the video and take notes

• pdf ppt Slides -  colour

• pdf ppt Slides - black and white

• Work Sheet - Toleration clearing

• Networking tip sheets - Live

• Networking tip sheets - Online

• Networking tip sheets - Inner Circle

Come out from the shadows and become the office star! 

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 @ 8pm UK  (3pm EST)
Cost: £37 (for one hour webinar plus 30 minute Q&A session)
Booking Form

Simple and effective steps to develop your confidence in the office and be viewed as a valuable member of your team!
Do you sometimes feel like you are the office mouse? Do you worry that you are not taken seriously at work, are you afraid to speak out when the situation calls, do you lie in bed at night kicking yourself for being so timid? If you WISH you could be more confident then this course is for you!

How you are perceived goes a long way to how well you will do in your chosen career. Developing your confidence will enable you to achieve career success that right now you dare not even dream about.

This presentation will cover:
• The art of re-invention – simple enjoyable steps to a new, confident you.
• Even when you are not in the office your desk gives away more secrets than you could possibly imagine. Learn how to get it to whisper the right information!
• What to do if you feel you are not being taken seriously, or feel left out at work.
• Easy to follow steps for training others to see you in the way you want to be perceived in your working environment.
• …and finally we will share the six simple words that will motivate you every time!

Book here

Success Strategies for a Fulfilling Career

October Webinar: Setting Boundaries in the Office

Presented by Krissy Jackson

Date: 9th October
Time: 9pm Central European time
Place: Webinar - Details will be emailed upon registration
Cost: $25

It is a fact that women tend to experience more difficulty setting boundaries than men do. We’re socialized in a way which makes it seem like we’re “bad” if we are too assertive. This webinar will teach you easy, but successful strategies for setting and enforcing your boundaries and being liked and respected for doing so.

My clients often comment that they’re afraid that if they say “no” or speak out that their colleagues will not like them, or even heaven forbid that they will become the office B**** that everyone loves to hate.

Do you sometimes feel like you are the office mouse? If you worry that you are not taken seriously at work, are afraid speak out when the situation calls, or lie in bed at night kicking yourself for being so timid, this webinar is for you.

The Presentation will cover:

- The definition of boundaries in an office context.
- Why women find boundaries so difficult to put in place
- And, most importantly, what you can do if a lack of boundaries is standing between you and the career success you desire.

Boundaries are critically important to your success in life, both personally and professionally. They define who you are and who you are not. They empower you to value and respect yourself. And, when you do, others will as well. If you want to claim your place in this life, if you want to reach your goals, if you want to achieve the success you desire – it all starts with you.

Take on the challenge – I guarantee you that the rewards will be well worth it.

You will learn:

- How to set and enforce your boundaries and be respected for it
- How to train others to respect your needs
- How to delegate with ease
- How to say yes and no – keeping everyone happy including yourself
- How to under promise and over deliver
 
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GET SMART! Try the bottom of the class on for size.

There’s a time and a place for everything. The same can be true when it comes to being smart. This is not about being dumb, but rather about being aware that there are many times in life when it pays to not be the smartest one in the group.

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From Forbes.com - Business Basics (with permission)

How To Job Hunt The Right Way
By Tara Weiss, 05.20.08

Job seekers take note: Instead of blindly sending out résumés to every help-wanted ad in your field,
target companies and positions that are the right match and tailor your cover letters accordingly.

Read full article on the forbes.com website