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Send us a textDelivering Confident and Impactful Presentations - something all presenters aspire to do. So how can you end up delivering confident and impactful presentations? Here's how: Confidence Boosters:Knowledge, Clothes and Notes - You are likely to be presenting on a subject you know well. You may even be an expert. Your audience are there for you. They want to learn from and he enthused by you. Look good, feel good. Choose clothes which you feel good in. Postcard size prompt cards give you something to hold. One or two words per slide can act as your prompt / safety net if you need ...

What did you think of this episode?How does your point of view lose readership? Today’s guest shares the best point of view from which to tell your story.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn how to include the best point of view in your narrative. Linda's ...

Episode Guests:Lindsey Bastani, EVP, Technology, WE CommunicationsMichael Sullivan, VP, Strategic Insights, WE CommunicationsDescription:This episode is grounded in a year-on-year study showing communicators are now more familiar with AI's capabilities and key use cases, including content creation, data analysis, and media landscape research. The conversation also highlights the importance of senior leadership in fostering a culture of AI adoption, learning, and experimentation, as this leads to increased job satisfaction and value perception. Despite initial concerns, communicators are now ...

Interesting Things with JC #1113: "The Secret Underground Network of Mycelium" - Beneath our feet lies a vast, interconnected network of mycelium, forming the "Wood Wide Web." This fungal marvel connects trees, redistributes nutrients, helps forests thrive, and is older than any known civilization!

In this episode, we tackle a common question: How do we explain to families that moving toward more inclusive educational services isn’t about reducing support, but rather enhancing their child’s experience? We discuss strategies for effectively communicating the benefits of inclusion, grounded in the principles of IDEA and FAPE, and provide 20 talking points to help educators answer families' concerns. Download this essential resource to support your conversations with families at https://inclusiveschooling.com/download33.

What would you do if you suddenly inherited money? While it might seem like a dream come true, the reality is far more complex. Inheriting wealth often brings up unexpected emotions—grief, guilt, shame—and the overwhelming pressure to make the “right” decisions. In this episode, Katherine Fox unravels the emotional and practical challenges of managing inherited money. Together, they explore the biggest mistakes people make when they inherit money, like spending it recklessly or doing nothing out of fear. Katherine shares actionable tips for navigating the emotional landscape of grief, ...

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In Schoolishness, Susan D. Blum continues her journey as an anthropologist and educator. The author defines "schoolishness" as educational practices that emphasize packaged "learning," unimaginative teaching, uniformity, constant evaluation by others, arbitrary forms, predetermined time, and artificial boundaries, resulting in personal and educational alienation, dependence, and dread.

From periwigs and knee breeches to the 24-hour news cycle and presidential tweets, the fascinating and colorful stories of the 45 incumbents are a powerful lens through which to view US history and get insight into the present. Taking listeners on a fact-filled journey through two centuries, this book examines how each individual obtained their dream (or nightmare) position, what they stood for (or against), achieved (or didn't), and how their actions affected the country - for better or worse.

We have long attributed man's violent, aggressive, competitive nature to his animal ancestry. But what if we are just as given to cooperation, empathy, and morality by virtue of our genes? What if our behavior actually makes us apes? What kind of apes are we?

The Davidson's present the perfect study guide for those prepping for the MBA on the go. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or fitting study into your daily chores, this guide turns every moment into an opportunity to prepare for your exam, focusing specifically on the streamlined GMAT Focus Edition. This book covers the newly structured GMAT Focus Edition, which is designed to assess the essential skills required for success in graduate management programs.

Attract money and wealth into your life and increase your bank account with the help of this guided meditation script from certified hypnotherapist, Joel Thielke. Learn how to harness the power of the Law of Attraction and make it work for you - while you sleep! With Law of Attraction: Money & Wealth (Sleep Learning System), change your mindset and change your life while you rest.

There are two files on Sahara Jones. The one the school counselor keeps is evidence that she is a fifth grader who needs special education. The other is the book Sahara is secretly writing, her Heart-Wrenching Life Story and Amazing Adventures.

Smart but Stuck offers 15 true and compelling stories about intelligent, capable teens and adults who have gotten "stuck" at school, work, and/or in social relationships because of their ADHD. Dr. Brown highlights the often unrecognized role that emotions play in this complex disorder. He explains why even very bright people with ADHD get stuck because they can focus well on some tasks that interest them but often can't focus adequately on other important tasks and relationships.

From the motivational speaker, life-coach, and author of Spirit Junkie comes a practical and fun 40-day guidebook of subtle shifts for radical change and unlimited happiness. Are you ready to work miracles? Gabrielle Bernstein believes that simple, consistent shifts in our thinking and actions can lead to the miraculous in all aspects of our daily lives, including our relationships, finances, bodies, and self-image.

Ever noticed that trying to calm down often produces more agitation? Or that real fulfillment can be elusive, despite living a successful life? Often, such difficulties stem from the human brain's hardwired tendency to seek pleasure and avoid pain. Modern science demonstrates that this survival mechanism served the needs of our earliest ancestors, but is at the root of many problems that we face today, such as depression, compulsive and addictive behaviors, chronic pain, and stress and anxiety.

Are you stuck in the lecture-and-worksheet rut? Many teachers continue to struggle to break out of the corporate lesson-and-worksheet cycle to find fresh, meaningful ways to develop original, engaging and effective instruction. In The EduProtocol Field Guide, Jon Corippo and Marlena Hebern outline sixteen classroom-tested protocols to break up clichéd lesson plans, build culture, and deliver content to K–12 students in a supportive, creative environment.

If Atomic Habits met You Are a Badass at a party, you'd get Buy the DAMN Shoes. In this funny, straight-talking guide, bestselling author and breast cancer survivor Stephanie Ewing strips away the fluff and offers a practical, approach to creating a life full of health, joy, and moments that matter. Perfect for anyone who feels stuck, tired of the endless “shoulds,” or ready to start living now, this book breaks down the steps to: ✓ Build habits that stick (without overhauling your entire life) ✓ Get moving every day with fun, realistic goals that improve both your mood and your ...

Neurodiversity for Dummies is your essential guide in understanding neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This quick and easy guide is perfect for anyone needing to know more about neurodiversity. And that's all of us-because recent estimates say that 15-20% of the world's population have some form of neurodivergence.

Conquer the Maintenance and Repair Field: Your Guide to a Career Fixing and Maintaining Machines, Mechanical Equipment, and Buildings is a comprehensive guide for aspiring professionals in the dynamic maintenance industry. This book dives into the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in this field, from routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to complex repairs of HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical equipment. Readers will learn how to maintain and repair buildings and machinery using practical, hands-on techniques. The book covers crucial topics such as safety ...