Issue 83
Inside this issue:
Audie McCarthy founder and president of Marrek Solutions Inc. Click here for Audie's bioLisa Dennie Training Associate Click here for Lisa's Bio
Sherry Pelkey Marketing Coordinator & Trainer Atlantic Canada Click here for Sherry's Bio Contact:
63 Southmeadow Cres. Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3E6
Phone:
905.662.3407
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I have been thinking lately (my husband says that’s dangerous!) about what causes stress in our lives. I have come to the conclusion that we, ourselves, are at the heart of all that we find stressful.
We face many pressures everyday. There is more to do than can be accomplished in every 24 hour period. Those matters are all outside ourselves and only we can let them pressure us. In all the courses that we teach (time management, stress management and dealing with difficult behaviours) the skill that we emphasize is taking control of; yourself, your thoughts and your behaviour.
I recently had the pleasure of attending a seminar given by Lesley Andrews, a very gifted woman who overcame great odds to become a successful artist. Lesley now runs her own production company in Stratford, Ontario. She called this skill taking control of your ‘invironment’ and your ‘outvironment’. If I care about myself, think positive thoughts and maintain a positive attitude this is my ‘invironment’. That will have a positive effect on the people and places around me – my ‘outvironment’. The positive influence I exercise will help to reduce my stress. It is all a matter of taking control and keeping things in perspective.
So the next time you find yourself reacting strongly to the stresses of everyday living, ask yourself “Am I taking control of my ‘invironment’ to positively impact my ‘outvironment’?”
Please see the Tips section below for help to take control and reduce your stress.
Have a great week!
Lisa
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Audie, with other speakers and sponsors at the Oakville Chamber Salute to Small Business Week. Picture was taken by Janet Bedford, SNAP Oakville.
PEIBWA (Prince Edward Island Business Women’s Association) Lunch & Learn session in Montague on Nov. 1
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Business After Hours Proudly Sponsored by the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
December 5, 2007 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: 130 Navy StreetFree for Chamber members and first time guests
$10.00 for second time guests(no pre-registration required)
More info : | Email : brendan@oakvillechamber.com
Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce Presents
Annual Pool Tournament
November 15th, 20076 pm Start
Boiler's Restaurant
$15 per person
RSVP by Nov 12thContact Connie at 905.664.4000 for more information.
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Workshops
Mohawk College- (Tools for Business Series)
The T4B Fall Calendar is now available on line..
Mastering Communications with Personality Profiling – November 20 – Brantford
This one-day workshop explores the communication process and provides an understanding of the communication skills required to effectively interact with fellow employees and staff.
Dealing with Difficult Behaviours – November 26 – Brantford
This one-day workshop will help you to understand and deal effectively with difficult behaviours by separating the behaviour from the individual, examining the role that the participant plays in a difficult situation, identifying hot buttons and encouraging positive behaviour.
Designing Employee Job Descriptions – November 29 – Fennell Campus
This one – day workshop has the participants start the job description process by identifying the key responsibilities of the position and then further breaking the responsibilities into tasks. The participant will then determine the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to complete the tasks.
Managing Performance – November 30 - Brantford
This one-day workshop guides participants through employee motivation and goal-setting, coaching and performance feedback. Participants will have the opportunity to practice coaching and employee feedback in a non-threatening environment.
Effectively Assertive – December 3 – Fennell Campus
This one-day workshop outlines the characteristics of the three styles of assertive behaviour. Once the participants determine their own personal style, they will be able to understand the impact of their style on the business. Communication styles are addressed as part of learning to speak with confidence.
Coaching for Success – December 4 - Brantford
Learn the art of effective coaching including setting goals, creating a coaching plan, giving feedback and reviewing the eleven characteristics that all good coaches have.
Problem Solving – December 10 - Fennell Campus
This one-day workshop addresses two major factors of problem solving: flexibility and creativity. Participants will use these factors to examine key problem-solving techniques, such as examining assumptions, modeling, shifting paradigms and drilling down.
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Take Control to Reduce Stress
- Focus on the things over which you have control.
- Learn to manage your time and your ‘stuff’.
- Take care of yourself physically, spiritually and emotionally.
- Consider whether your current way of thinking is serving you well.
- Read powerful works on meditation, positive attitude and influence.
- Spend some quiet time each day to meditate and listen to your heart and soul.
- Spend time with people that you find uplifting.
- Ask for help when you need it.
- Express appreciation for all that is good in your life everyday.
- Believe in the power you have to choose peace from within.
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Nov. 12 , 2007
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