Entries by bronwynr

Keep a watch for the Autobiography of Mark Twain – 100 years after his death

"Dip into the first enormous volume of Twain's autobiography that he had decreed should not appear until 100 years after his death. And Twain will begin to seem strange again, alluring and still astonishing, but less sure-footed, and at times both puzzled and puzzling in ways that still resonate with us, though not the ways […]

Manage a Budget – online and at-your-own-pace – for librarians

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 29 October 2010 This course aims to provide participants with the concepts, knowledge and skills required to take responsibility for the management of a budget where others may have developed the budget. At the end of this course, participants should be able to: Identify the importance of budget control Define the priorities of […]

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Here is the Ultimate Success Formula: 1. Decide what you want. 2. Take Action 3. Notice what’s working or not. 4. Change your approach until you achieve what your want. From Giant Steps by Anthony Robbins

How to Give a Great Talk

One of the ways you can market your product or service is through public speaking.   For instance, you'll often see financial seminars advertised in your local newspaper. The ads invite you to come for a lunch or evening seminar ... typically just an hour or two ... on a topic like estate planning, retirement […]

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Busting the Mehrabian myth

Can words really account for only 7 percent of the meaning of a spoken message? This short video animation puts 'Mehrabian's rule' under the magnifying glass and shows why it can't be true

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Using visualisation to prepare for your speech

Visualisation is a very useful tool in preparing for a presentation. Visualise the feelings you have as you present. They will help you prepare for passion. They will also let you know if you are being authentic. Visualise the audience – who they are, what they are thinking, how they are responding. Everything about your […]