Mar 28, 2012 | Business Tools, Learning, Public Speaking, Virtual Assistance
For the past two years, I have been a proud member of a wonderful Toastmasters group. I knew for years that Toastmasters would serve me well and kick-start my speaking skills, and yet, I procrastinated and didn’t explored the possibilities. Maybe it was because...
Sep 9, 2011 | AssistU trained Virtual Assistant, Learning, Public Speaking, Relationships, Virtual Assistance
I had a great opportunity in July. I was to be interviewed on the Internet TV station “That Channel” about my life as a Virtual Assistant. I was very nervous; it was going to be a LIVE talk. Days earlier I already found myself waking up in...
May 1, 2011 | Business Tools, Coaching, Learning, Public Speaking, Relationships, Virtual Assistance, Work/Life Balance
Out of the blue, an invitation arrives for something that you have never done. Do you run? What are the thoughts whirling through your head, are you panicky, are you welcoming this chance? I was invited to such an opportunity, to leap out of my comfort...
Feb 28, 2011 | Business Tools, Learning, Public Speaking, Virtual Assistance
Have you ever tried mind mapping? I have been recently introduced to the technique, and I am hooked, and I am preparing my next Toastmasters speech through mind mapping. Speaking from a mind map rather than the written word will allow me to be more flexible in the...
