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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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Christy

5 Steps to Stop Running Around Like a Chicken With Your Head Cut Off

It’s only the second day of summer vacation and I’ve lost focus.  In fact, I feel like I’m running around like a chicken with my head cut off.  What’s a woman to do? First things first.   Yes, this was written on my whiteboard by my Amelia.  I love how she spells, and I really…

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#008: Laurie Bagley – Everest Summit, Overcoming Fear and Goal Setting (Podcast)

Laurie Bagley is a woman who loves a challenge.  She has climbed the summits of Everest, Denali, Aconcagua, and Kilimanjaro. Her business, Strong Bodies Strong Individuals, features motivational speaking, goal setting workshops, fitness coaching, and her Everest climb documentary. From 1999 to 2004 Laurie raced on a top ten world class adventure racing team. She won…

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What’s in Your Mind?

This weekend was our local YMCA’s very first family camp.  I spent most of the time playing ping pong with Graham.  He went from picking up the paddle for the very first time to being able to get a pretty good volley going.  I must have bent over to pick up the ball 500 times. …

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#007: Cindy Martinusen Coloma and Giving Yourself Grace (Podcast)

Cindy is an award winning best selling author, co-author, ghost writer for some of today’s most popular personalities and writing coach.  She’s also a mother of 5 kids ranging in age from 2 – 24!  Her interview is full of real world encouragement as she tells it like it is as a successful, busy working…

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