Issue 94
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
Email:
Web:
Have you ever set out an action plan for yourself to reach your goals and the harder you try the more difficult it seems to get there? When I was younger we used to say “The hurrier I go the behinder I get!”
The mistake we make when trying to make changes and improve ourselves is that we think an ACTION plan is all we need and then we are all set. We think willpower, blood, sweat and tears is the formula for personal change. We think to reach our goals we have to work hard: “No pain, no gain.”
What we don’t realize is that the notion of an “action plan” is at the root of the problem. We think that to reach our goals the first thing we have to do is to DO something. We continue to get stressed out which of course sabotages all our “hard work” to achieve harmony at home, health and fitness, improved efficiency or whatever it is that we are working towards. What we do not realize is that the first thing we need to do is to relax, clear our minds and be still before we can be friendly, healthy and efficient! Stillness gives you the opportunity to reflect before you DO.
I took up Tai Chi earlier this year and besides the pure joy of the movement itself, the greatest lesson that I have learned is the benefit of quieting my mind and focusing on breathing and meditation as the foundation for creativity and achievement. I am learning to bring that mindfulness into the rest of my week and reaching my goals seems to be falling in to place. I would recommend it!
My wish is that we can all make time for stillness and reach all of our goals!
“Learn to be still”
The EaglesHave a great week.
Lisa
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The Marrek Group chalks up another milestone! We marked our 6th anniversary on May 2nd! To celebrate our success and to recognize the growth we have had, we would like to take this opportunity to launch our new website! Please check it out at www.marrek.com. We welcome and invite your feedback on the site and would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support!
And to borrow a phrase from McDonald’s, “Here we grow again!”
Please join us in welcoming Carol Mushing, our newest corporate trainer to our team. (carol@marrek.com) Read all about Carol in her bio on our new website!
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Brantford Chamber of Commerce Business
Business After Hours is held once a month on the second Tuesday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Our host for May 13th is BML Mulit Trades Group at 32 Ryan Place
BML is a Multi-trade Commercial & Industrial Contractor including Plumbing, Fire sprinklers, HVAC service, Electrical & Millwrights with a large metal fabrication shop & 24 hour emergency service.
There is no need to register for this event. Just show up! We hope to see you there!
Women In Business – Wednesday, May 21st
Guest Speaker: Rosemary A. McGowan PhDTopic : Women in leadership and leadership development
Member cost : $36.75 [GST inc]
Non-member cost : $47.25 [GST inc]Register online at http://www.brcc.ca/
Oakville Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours Proudly Sponsored by Euro-Line Appliances Inc. and Spacco Italian Eatery and Bar
(Date : 2008 May 14)
Please join us for our premier monthly networking event!
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Euro-Line Appliances Inc.2278 Speers Road
Free for Chamber members and first time guests
$10.00 for second time guests.No Registration required
Contact : Brendan More info : | Email : brendan@oakvillechamber.comStoney Creek Chamber of Commerce
2007 Citizen of the Year
The Grand Event will be held on May 15th at Galileo's Gardens.
For tickets, contact the Chamber Office
Pre-paid seating only
Golf Tournament - June 5th, 2008
Southbrook
$110 per person
Sponsorship $75Contact 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..
Problem Solving – May 12 – 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.
Dealing with Difficult Behaviours – May 13 – Fennell Campus
This one-day workshop is intended to assist front-line employees in understanding and dealing effectively with difficult behaviours. Participants learn to separate the behaviour from the individual to develop a greater understanding of the actions of others, their own role in a difficult situation, identifying hot buttons in self and other, and strategies to encourage positive behaviour.
Successful Interview Techniques – May 20 – Fennell Campus
This one - day workshop teaches the participants to create and use interview documents that will increase their success in hiring and retention of employees. Using behavioural interview techniques, the participants will develop interview questions and scoring mechanisms for actual positions they are hiring for.
NEW Union Management Relations – May 22 – Fennell Campus
This one-day workshop explores the relationship between management and unions by looking at historical references and applying this to how the relationship has developed today. The focus is on building a strong, non-controversial relationship resulting in a better, more positive workplace for all employees.
Mastering Communications with Personality Profiling – May 27 – Brantford Campus
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. Participants learn the principles of effective communication, understanding different personality types, barriers to effective communication, active listening and constructive feedback skills.
Successful Selling Techniques – May 29 – Brantford Campus
This one-day introduction to sales workshop is intended to help improve your sales results through the use of the six-step selling process. Topics include: discovering personal strengths and how to use them to connect with customers, mastering the art of relationship-building, the philosophy of the soft sell and securing repeat business.
NEW FULL-DAY COURSE Effective Time Management – May 30 – Fennell Campus
This one-day workshop is designed to help the participants increase their performance at work by introducing time-management techniques and providing an opportunity to apply them in the learning environment. Participants will assess their personal deficiencies and learn how to stop procrastination and other time wasters.
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Stillness Formula
- When you feel hectic, slow down your pace.
- Don’t resist the emotions you feel but accept them.
- Take a moment of silence to centre yourself.
- Focus on your breathing to clear your mind.
- Pay attention to the insights that come to you.
- Let your actions flow out of those insights.
- Don’t react right away to e-mails or ringing phones.
- Leave the e-mail sit. Let the phone ring two more times.
- Enjoy the present moment before you move onto the next.
- Be amazed at how automatically you move toward your goals.
Tips Adapted from “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose
By Eckhart Tolle
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May 5, 2008
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