The pandemic has wreaked havoc on everything from the economy to our relationships and our mental health. Families have lost loved ones, businesses and careers and been forced to make choices they never expected. For those who feel lost, stuck or unsure what to do next, Oreste D’Aversa has four steps to start creating a […]
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No Business Plan Needed: Pitch Your Small Biz Idea to This Expert
For a lively, fun show that’s perfect for the New Year, have callers pitch Tawn Holstra Auston their small business ideas; she’ll offer them invaluable advice on what they need to be thinking about. Tawn says, “Most people don’t want to get rich… they just want to get a mortgage, put braces on their kids’ teeth, and […]
How to Be a Productive Procrastinator
All adults know they have to perform certain tasks even though they may dread doing them (think paying taxes, buying holiday presents, or answering emails). But for some people, about one out of five, these tasks lead to a kind of paralysis in which nothing gets done causing feelings of shame and guilt. Interview Patrick […]
Is Your Deceased Parent Still Beating You Up? How to Exorcise Childhood Trauma, For Good
Adults may continue to experience the effects of a toxic parent long after said parent is dead, without even realizing it. “This may manifest as an ongoing pattern of unhealthy romantic relationships, dead-end jobs and debilitating low self-esteem,” says Arnoux Goran. His own horrific childhood led Arnoux to create the “7 Steps to Reprogramming Yourself,” which has […]
Telemed: How to Prepare for Your Appointment
Telemedicine had already been around before COVID-19, but it took off by necessity once the pandemic shut down medical offices along with everything else. And while it’s not always the best way to treat health issues, telemedicine a safe option that will likely remain popular even after the COVID crisis. Invite Anne McAwley-LeDuc to discuss […]
Online Oratory: Zoom Presentation Tips and Tricks
Public speaking is considered the #1 fear. And while most of us will never have to debate someone in a national forum as political candidates do, we’re now challenged with audiences who are spread out, behind masks, and even virtual. Moreover, many people would rather quit their job than speak on stage, be interviewed on […]
How to Have a New Career in the New Year
In 2021, many people will be thinking about switching careers due to furloughs, unemployment, burnout and plain dissatisfaction. Geraldine Hogan can offer them hope and guidance. She has helped thousands of educators, business professionals and entrepreneurs explore new challenges and can offer tips for anyone who wants to apply their skills in a new direction. […]
Don’t Be a Turkey: How to Choose Holiday Wine
It’s been an unconventional year and the holidays are sure to be the same. No matter what you’re roasting or who you’re with, there will likely be some adult beverages involved and Jim Laughren, CWE, can help your listeners figure out the perfect wine for the occasion, whether they’re looking for a comforting favorite or something […]
Thanksgiving: How to Feel Grateful When Life Stinks
This Thanksgiving will be especially difficult for many people. Some may even skip the holiday feeling that there’s nothing to celebrate. During these difficult times, how can we develop gratitude when we’re feeling anything but thankful? Myke Merrill, D.Min., says, “One great challenge everyone faces is how to manage your internal response in spite of […]
How to Have Unstoppable Confidence … Even on Monday Mornings
What is it about Monday mornings that makes going back to work so hard? So anxiety-producing? Is it you? Or is it the job? Interview Jean-Paul Gravel, founder of ThroughConversation Personal Development, Inc., and Mondays will never feel the same! He will share three simple steps to raise your confidence, conviction, and persuasiveness – important […]