Money Management Workshop for Victoria, B.C. Women Offered Nov. 18.
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009If you’re like many people I know, you spend way too much time thinking about money. Thoughts like, “Where did it all go this month, how am I going to afford this unexpected expense, how am I going to find the money to contribute to my RRSP,” etc. The truth is most of us have […]
Survivors of Cancer’s Family and Friends, Seven Tips for Helping Loved Ones Diagnosed With Cancer
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009The Canadian Cancer Society’s 2009 report says that 40 per cent of women and 45 per cent of men will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. Staggering numbers, aren’t they?
Cancer patients’ friends and families often feel helpless and at a loss as to what to do when they learn of a loved one’s […]
Money Management Workshop for Victoria B.C. Women a Great Success, if Participants’ Reactions Are Any Indicator
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009How’s that for tooting your own horn? Last night was my first offering of my workshop: Empower Yourself Financially, A Five Step Plan to A Richer Life. Thirteen women showed up to learn how to improve their money management and you could see the light bulbs popping, as they looked at their relationship with money.
Wondering […]
Afghan 2009 Elections, Business Coach’s Advice for Afghanistan’s President On How To Handle His Current Situation
Monday, October 19th, 2009This just in…. as reporters used to say. CBC reported this a.m. that because of apparent voter fraud, there may be a runoff in the Afghan elections, because President Hamid Karzai was not able to obtain over 50 per cent of the votes from the election held in August. President Karzai is reported to be […]
Cancer Survival and Attitude: The Power of Positive Thinking About Cancer, Have We Gone Too Far? One Author Says Yes
Thursday, October 15th, 2009This morning, CBC Radio’s program “The Current,” featured author Barbara Ehrenreich’s latest book, Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America
In her book, Ehrenreich takes a trenchant look into America’s obsession with presenting a “positive” image at all times and at all costs. Spurred by her own reaction to a bout of […]
Love Your Job like Tony Bennett Does
Thursday, October 8th, 2009I had the incredible privilege of seeing Tony Bennett last night. It truly was one of the highlights of my life, as Tony Bennett is my favourite singer. It’s something the chairman of the board (Frank Sinatra) and I have in common, as Frank believed Tony was the best singer in the world. High praise […]
Increase Your Chances of Success By Asking for What You Want
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009Because of our fear of rejection, most of us are afraid to ask for what we want. We’re so paralyzed by the fear of rejection and disapproval that we’re afraid to ask for anything out of the ordinary. We just accept what is offered to us and hope for the best.
Successful people, however, learn how […]
As Oprah says, it’s important to look at where you spend your money: do so at my money workshop for Victoria, B.C. women
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009Solange Knowles, singer Beyonce Knowles sister, was on Oprah last week showing the world her new haircut. I love Oprah’s shows, but really, is this newsworthy for the Queen of Talk? Solange told Oprah that she spent $40-$50,000 annually on putting weaves in her hair and got tired of the time and money involved.
Anyhoo, […]
Another Worthy Fundraiser for Cancer plus the Vancouver Sun’s series on Breast Cancer
Monday, October 5th, 2009Did you participate in yesterday’s Run for the Cure? I walked it with my friend Penny and once again was overwhelmed at the sea of pink out to raise money for breast cancer research.
Some of the outfits were hilarious, the group of women with pink bras over their T-shirts, the pink hair, and pink […]
Vancouver Sun to Present Week-long Series on Breast Cancer Starting Oct. 3.
Thursday, October 1st, 2009 The Canadian Cancer Society’s 2009 report says that 40 per cent of women and 45 per cent of men will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. Staggering statistics, aren’t they?
Given the stats, you probably know someone, if not yourself, who’s had the disease. When I was diagnosed 10 years ago, I got […]