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#015: You Are The Expert (Podcast)

Christy shares in today’s podcast how to find your expertise.  She then gives you practical steps for moving forward and using your expertise to bless others’ lives. Let’s get going! Key Ideas: List all the things, projects, programs, trainings at work you have led OR had an integral part in accomplishing.  Include things that are…

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I’m So Overwhelmed! And I’m on VACATION!

This time last year, we were traveling in Oregon and the pace was slow, the scenery stunning and I had a lot of time to refresh, reflect, play games with my kids and enjoy family renewal.  I left home this past Saturday morning for this year’s vacation hoping for a repeat and even better.  My vision was…

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#14: Andrea Eldridge – CEO & Co-Founder of Nerds on Call (Podcast)

An interview with Andrea Eldridge.  She is CEO and co-founder of Nerds On Call, an on-site computer and laptop repair service company for consumers and businesses. Andrea is the writer of two weekly columns; Computer Nerds On Call, a nationally syndicated column for Scripps-Howard News Service, and Nerd Chick Adventures in The Record Searchlight. She regularly appears on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, and CNN on…

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#013: Brooke Adams Baldwin and Supermom – Fact or Fiction? (Podcast)

An interview today with Brooke Baldwin.  An inspiring and beautiful person inside and out.  She is mother to 2 small girls as well as a CPA and Director Assistant Controller for Wet Seal.  I think you’ll love her honesty and authenticity. Key Ideas: The challenge of juggling an intense job along with Mama duties – it’s…

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Happy July 4th America!

This picture might not be what you most think of when you think of celebrating freedom.  But to me, it’s the best picture of all.  You see my son was born in China.  His homeland is not free.  In fact, daily there are stories of more people being jailed just for talking about freedom. But today, because…

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#012: Say It Like a Pro – Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking (Podcast)

In today’s podcast, Christy will empower you to overcome your fear and convey your message in the best possible way.  Whether it’s a presentation to your company VP’s or an effort to increase volunteers at your local YMCA, these suggestions will help you gain confidence and increase your competence, so that you will deliver an awesome presentation every time.…

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The Top 5 Interpersonal Skills You Need to Succeed at Work and Home

I once worked with a woman who was awesome at all the technical aspects of her job.  She could answer any question and in the days before computerization, her record keeping was flawless.  The problem was that she was horrible to be around.  She was humorless, enjoyed stirring up conflict and looked for ways to…

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#011: How to Know If, When and How to Change Direction (Podcast)

Christy shares in today’s podcast how to recognize if you are stuck and need to let go of what’s not working in order to move forward.  She then walks you through the steps…if, how and when to make your move. Key Ideas: How do you know if it’s time to make a change? You feel a…

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Do You Need a 100 Year Plan?

Last weekend during a hike through the woods, my forester husband turned to me and said, “You know, we have a 100 year plan for this land.”  I was stunned into silence.  100 years. 100 years!  Who on earth thinks about planning for 100 years out? And then, the more I thought about it, the more…

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#010: Naomi Yamamoto – Cultivating Connections and How To Be a Great Friend (Podcast)

Naomi Yamamoto is a community activist, multi-talented volunteer and Marketing Consultant at Results Radio. She is known for her energetic style and over-the-top giving to all things community in Northern California.  This is a woman who knows how to get things done, yet she never forgets about what is really important in life. Key Ideas From…

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A Big Recommendation

Today I’m giving you a link to another resource.  I’m getting ready for a BIG video shoot this coming Wednesday.  It’s at my home office as well as our local Turtle Bay Bridge, so of course that means I’ve been cleaning and purging (my house) in preparation for the big event.  I’ll tell you more…

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#009: Doni Chamberlain – Media Expert, Entrepreneur and How to Stop Procrastinating (Podcast)

Doni Chamberlain is an independent online journalist, chef, baker and mother extraordinaire!  Together with her son, Joe Domke of the Czech Republic, in 2007 she founded  anewscafe.com, Northern California’s premier online news magazine. Prior to 2007 Doni was an award-winning newspaper opinion columnist, feature and food writer recognized by the Associated Press, the California Newspaper Publishers Association…

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