Monthly Archives: June 2023

Throw Rugs For Children – Looking For a Birthday Present?

It does not speak of your sense of hygiene, but there can be no running away from the fact that potentially, the most contaminated part of the house is the floor. Inmates walk all over it, liquids and foods which … Continue reading

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Presenting – Lucille Crighton – A Textile Arts Hall of Famer & Gifted Gardener in The Beach

Toronto’s Beach community is not only a beautiful waterfront neighbourhood with mature trees and historic houses, it is also one of the favourite places of residence for a great many artists. I was glad I had a chance to discover … Continue reading

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Net Present Value Analysis and When to Use It

Valuing a loss making company is pretty difficult. The ‘gold standard’ of the stock market, the price/earnings ratio, can’t be applied. You could look at price to sales, but if the company can’t make a profit out of those sales, … Continue reading

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How to Find Anecdotes for Your Speech or Presentation

For many of us who have spent years in business, our anecdotes are many and varied. There is no doubt that experience is not only the best teacher, but affords us many stories and anecdotes throughout our business careers. What … Continue reading

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Distracting Presentation Habits – Ways to Overcome Them

I realize that it is important for us to work on appearing natural while making a presentation. If, however, we become too natural and relaxed, we may not even realize that we have adopted one or more distracting habits that … Continue reading

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65th Birthday Presents

The 65th birthday is important just as any other birthday at any other age. The only difference is that at this age you get a lot of free time to sit back and relax, and your mind is tension free. … Continue reading

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Presentation Skills: 4 Tips to Handle Mixed Audiences

As a savvy presenter, you find out as much as possible about your audience members before you address them. What do they already know about the topic? What do they need to know? What do they want to know? Will … Continue reading

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Conquer Presentation Anxiety: Olympic Athletes Show Us How

Whether going for the gold or giving a presentation, the beast of performance anxiety rears its ugly head. Your hands are clammy, your knees wobbly and your heart is pounding. You’ve developed a shortness of breath and your breakfast is … Continue reading

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What Do I Do With My Hands While Presenting?

For many thousands of years, human beings have looked at the hands of people approaching them to see if they are holding any kind of weapon or instrument that could possibly cause injury or death. It is instilled in our … Continue reading

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Creating Unique Presentations and Proposals – 5 Steps to Help You Stand Out From the Crowd

Being able to give presentations or present proposals in a compelling and interesting way can help you win more clients, earn more money, and develop your reputation within the market. People might even start to use the work ‘leader’ when … Continue reading

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