http://mvpi.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:03:40 GMT 10 http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/12/03/59/63/logo13.jpg http://mvpi.forumotion.com/feed/? http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/just-checking-in-t46.htm Sue Durkin
Hope life is great for everyone. It is for me!

Blessings
Susie]]> Tea Shop Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:03:40 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/just-checking-in-t46.htm#148 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/just-checking-in-t46.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/busy-busy-busy-t45.htm Sue Durkin How is everyone here? I have been just so busy that I haven't had the time to stop by here. I have only been posting to one forum and even that one I am not contributing much. I had 3 book signings back to back and I have 2 this month. These two are way out of town and in an area I am not familiar with. I have been working on two of the 4 murder cases that I am involved with. The third one has the same special investigator and I will have to get with him this week with the invo ... Tea Shop Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:26:06 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/busy-busy-busy-t45.htm#147 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/busy-busy-busy-t45.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/the-business-of-writing-f5/which-way-you-going-t18.htm Pam Robertson When you are getting ready, which route will you take to publish, and why? Self publish, look for a publisher, POD, E-books.
If you choose to self publish, go the POD or E-book route, will you register your book(s) for ISBN numbers? Why or why not?]]> The Business of Writing Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:54:53 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/the-business-of-writing-f5/which-way-you-going-t18.htm#32 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/the-business-of-writing-f5/which-way-you-going-t18.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/using-technology-f10/blogging-website-emails-and-newsletters-t22.htm Sue Durkin It's only been recently I really started blogging. Has it helped me? Well, I don't have any comments so I don't know if anyone is even looking at it. Guess I need to learn to put a counter on it. Come to think of it I haven't put it on my website either. Ho Hum... Does blogging help you sell your book, product, or services? I have a newsletter. Occasionally I get feedback. It keeps growing and not many people are unsubbing from it, so I assume it is working. I haven't had any ... Using Technology Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:00:46 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/using-technology-f10/blogging-website-emails-and-newsletters-t22.htm#40 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/using-technology-f10/blogging-website-emails-and-newsletters-t22.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/solutions-and-discussion-f7/balancing-routines-t29.htm Sue Durkin It seems that I am either always involved with writing something or I can't seem to find the time to write anything. This comes down to two things: routines and balance. Without routines it is difficult to find the time to write. Without the balance in our routines we again cannot find the time to write. So what does it take to have routines and balance? Routines take consistency. Balance takes awareness. Without being consistent the routines don't work. Without being aware of what ... Solutions and Discussion Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:52:21 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/solutions-and-discussion-f7/balancing-routines-t29.htm#61 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/solutions-and-discussion-f7/balancing-routines-t29.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/networking-or-working-your-network-f8/are-you-also-a-speaker-would-you-like-to-be-t36.htm Pam Robertson If you’re interested in speaking professionally, the IFFPS is the international federation that links national organizations together. If you check out any of these sites, there is a wealth of information about developing presentation and platform skills as well as details that will help with building a business at the following sites. National Speakers’ Association (USA) http://www.nsaspeaker.org National Speakers Association of Australia http://nationalspeakers.asn.au Professional ... Networking or working your network Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:30:35 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/networking-or-working-your-network-f8/are-you-also-a-speaker-would-you-like-to-be-t36.htm#93 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/networking-or-working-your-network-f8/are-you-also-a-speaker-would-you-like-to-be-t36.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/martha-washington-t42.htm Pam Robertson I came across a great quote today and thought I would share it here. I think that Martha Washington was a woman ahead of her time, and she certainly lived in a fascinating time in history. I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be, for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. Martha Washington Tea Shop Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:18:14 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/martha-washington-t42.htm#121 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/martha-washington-t42.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/forum-improvements-f6/updates-so-far-t16.htm Pam Robertson ]]> Forum Improvements Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:20:30 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/forum-improvements-f6/updates-so-far-t16.htm#29 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/forum-improvements-f6/updates-so-far-t16.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/wild-wacky-or-simply-fascinating-business-news-and-views-f4/coaching-picks-up-steam-t43.htm Pam Robertson There is a report out by the American Management Association called COACHING: A Global Study of Successful Practices that is absolutely fascinating. They interviewed more than 1000 particiaptns and confirmed that companies using a formal measurement process (as in performance review metrics) were more likely to have successful coaching programs. The two are most certainly linked, and it is very rewarding to see that for all the coaches trying to convince people that coaching is a valuable addition ... Wild, Wacky, or Simply Fascinating Business News and Views Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:40:30 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/wild-wacky-or-simply-fascinating-business-news-and-views-f4/coaching-picks-up-steam-t43.htm#124 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/wild-wacky-or-simply-fascinating-business-news-and-views-f4/coaching-picks-up-steam-t43.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/training-and-facilitating-f16/keeping-training-engaging-t31.htm Pam Robertson When you are training or facilitating, it's pretty standard to kick the session off with an engaging icebreaker or energizing activity. As a trainer though, relying on the same activity can get pretty boring. I try to re-tool activities to fit the group that I am working with, and so am constantly looking for new material. Where do you get your ideas for icebreakers and energizers from? Are there particular books or websites that you go to? Do you have a "stash" or favourites? If ... Training and Facilitating Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:22:58 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/training-and-facilitating-f16/keeping-training-engaging-t31.htm#68 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/training-and-facilitating-f16/keeping-training-engaging-t31.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/training-and-facilitating-f16/training-and-development-associations-t35.htm Pam Robertson If you are looking for information about training and development (workshops, certification, chapters in your area, and much more),have a look at these websites. If you know of other associations that would be helpful here, please feel free to add them! Canadian Society for Training and Development http://www.cstd.ca American Society for Training and Development http://www.astd.org Training and Facilitating Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:24:55 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/training-and-facilitating-f16/training-and-development-associations-t35.htm#92 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/training-and-facilitating-f16/training-and-development-associations-t35.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/careers-and-life-f17/thinking-about-your-own-business-t12.htm Pam Robertson You’ve got to be a certain type of person to manage your own business, and you’ve also got to have your life set up to manage the first several months or even years while the business gets underway and you start making money. If you are wondering if you have what it takes to consider working for yourself, there are all kinds of options on-line. The trouble is that many of them make you provide your email address in order to get your results, and then they flood your email with spam. The ... Careers and Life Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:39:30 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/careers-and-life-f17/thinking-about-your-own-business-t12.htm#19 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/careers-and-life-f17/thinking-about-your-own-business-t12.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/business-plans-f11/business-plan-what-s-that-t20.htm Sue Durkin I was told to write I book. I wrote it. I was told to start a publishing company. I am now a publisher. I was told to publish the book I wrote. Life is Like Making Chocolate Chip Cookies was published in January of this year. I was told to market my book. For the little bit of marketing I have done the book is selling well. Nothing was mentioned about a business plan. So now, what do I do? Where do I go from here? Business Plans Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:34:47 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/business-plans-f11/business-plan-what-s-that-t20.htm#38 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/business-plans-f11/business-plan-what-s-that-t20.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/training-and-facilitating-f16/taking-from-book-back-cover-t27.htm Sue Durkin On the back of my book, Life is Like Making Chocolate Chip Cookies, I have a small picture of myself along with a short blurb-bio. In the bio it mentions, just mentions mind you, that I am an intuitive consultant. When people look at that they start to ask questions about what I do, if it pertains to what I have in the book, and if I can apply it in the presentation. This alone opens up another whole presentation within the book signing. I can go in several directions and in fact, I usually ... Training and Facilitating Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:31:41 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/training-and-facilitating-f16/taking-from-book-back-cover-t27.htm#59 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/training-and-facilitating-f16/taking-from-book-back-cover-t27.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/howdy-y-all-from-billie-willmon-jenkin-t39.htm BillieWillmonJenkin I wanted to pop in here and introduce myself. I'm a retired teacher and soon-to-be-published author. In October, it appears I'll be receiving my copies of three different books!!! There is no more room in the garage and no way to add on to the house; so I suppose I'll be busy marketing myself and my books between now and then. Today I talked to the woman who will be guiding me through the "Forest of Publishing." So far, tales of publishing sound a bit like Hansel and Gretl's adventure ... Welcome to the forum. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:57:27 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/howdy-y-all-from-billie-willmon-jenkin-t39.htm#107 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/howdy-y-all-from-billie-willmon-jenkin-t39.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/hello-from-shann-t38.htm Shann
It's great to be here.

I plan to read through the posts and contribute soon.

In Balance,

Shann]]> Welcome to the forum. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:41:36 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/hello-from-shann-t38.htm#106 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/hello-from-shann-t38.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/forum-improvements-f6/i-love-the-t25.htm Sue Durkin I love the way the latest post is at the top of the page rather than at the bottom. Please don't change it.

Can you move the Mark all forums and Mark all topics links to the top of the forum/page rather than at the bottom?]]> Forum Improvements Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:07:27 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/forum-improvements-f6/i-love-the-t25.htm#43 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/forum-improvements-f6/i-love-the-t25.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/this-is-deb-t37.htm Deb Holder
I have a question. Why doesn't my signature show in my responses? It's on my profile.

I'm working to meet a very tight deadline right now, but I hope to contribute when I can.

Deb]]> Welcome to the forum. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:28:11 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/this-is-deb-t37.htm#104 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/this-is-deb-t37.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/business-plans-f11/getting-the-most-t3.htm Pam Robertson I know folks who create a stunning business plan, sometimes with the help of a coach or accountant, and then never look at it again. I try to look at mine every quarter and as a result my business plan today looks a lot different than it did a couple of years ago, but I also sometimes jump into things and get well into the rabbit hole before I stop to think about how it will impact my business or marketing plan. What's your approach, and what's working well for you? Business Plans Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:22:45 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/business-plans-f11/getting-the-most-t3.htm#4 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/business-plans-f11/getting-the-most-t3.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/wild-wacky-or-simply-fascinating-business-news-and-views-f4/wake-up-women-t34.htm Pam Robertson Wake Up Women is a new venture that is really picking up steam! Their first book is called Wake Up Women BE Happy, Healthy and Wealthy and isscheduled for release in October 2008, and has been co-authored by some of North America's (and one from Australia!) most successful coaches, consultants and leaders. Join in to see how people have really changed their lives and have a great read at the same time! Wake Up Women is backed by the sensationally successful Wake Up Live the Life You Love ... Wild, Wacky, or Simply Fascinating Business News and Views Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:48:44 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/wild-wacky-or-simply-fascinating-business-news-and-views-f4/wake-up-women-t34.htm#91 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/wild-wacky-or-simply-fascinating-business-news-and-views-f4/wake-up-women-t34.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/where-are-you-t30.htm Sue Durkin Every time I come here I see where it shows all the users who have been here in the last 24 hours. There is usually 6 or 7 names listed. How come I am the only one, other than Pam, whose name shows up in the forums? Being intuitive I just KNOW you all have knowledge I would love to have. So please share it with me!]]> Tea Shop Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:01:19 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/where-are-you-t30.htm#64 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/where-are-you-t30.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/hello-from-fran-t33.htm Fran Hi, I work full time in human resources in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and have been for about ten years. I recently completed my first level of coach training. and my goal is to build a coaching and consulting business of my own, helping out people in the HR field. I'm looking forward to learning getting to know the people here. I know I have a long way to go. I have not started a blog or website or any of that stuff yet. I figured that I will wait until I know a little more about what I am doing ... Welcome to the forum. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:10:12 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/hello-from-fran-t33.htm#85 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/hello-from-fran-t33.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/the-business-of-writing-f5/sitting-down-and-writing-t28.htm Sue Durkin That seems to be my most difficult thing to do: finding the time to write. My head is so full of stuff. I have just come to realize that as long as I stay in my bedroom all the thoughts keep circling around. When I have finally found the energy to descend my staircase those thoughts get shoved to the back, only to reappear when there is no paper or pencil available. When I walk down the stairs in the morning it all seems to vanish for a time while the necessities of the day push in. And ... The Business of Writing Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:45:40 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/the-business-of-writing-f5/sitting-down-and-writing-t28.htm#60 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/the-business-of-writing-f5/sitting-down-and-writing-t28.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/forum-improvements-f6/deleting-posts-t32.htm Sue Durkin Is there anyway to delete a post after we have written it? There are posts that I am writing to you, Pam, that should be deleted after you have addressed the issues. Thanks. Forum Improvements Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:45:28 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/forum-improvements-f6/deleting-posts-t32.htm#81 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/forum-improvements-f6/deleting-posts-t32.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/wild-wacky-or-simply-fascinating-business-news-and-views-f4/loss-of-a-direct-market-company-t10.htm Pam Robertson I heard today (a couple of weeks after the fact I realize) that Weekenders has gone out of business. There are plenty of reasons being offered, but the end result is that a entire battalion of Weekender reps are now out of work, and being set up the way direct marketing companies are, they are out of business for now too. I have no doubt that plenty of these amazing women will land on their feet because they've already built networks along with their business. My question to you is this: Can ... Wild, Wacky, or Simply Fascinating Business News and Views Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:57:32 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/wild-wacky-or-simply-fascinating-business-news-and-views-f4/loss-of-a-direct-market-company-t10.htm#16 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/wild-wacky-or-simply-fascinating-business-news-and-views-f4/loss-of-a-direct-market-company-t10.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/hello-from-maria-t26.htm Maria Unrau I wont make any comments about not being fifty-ish but ... I can say that I am with Walk and See More (not my words, borrowed with permission from a friend). Retirement has given me the freedom to explore all those ideas that I was waiting to do one day. Well... that day is here and I am looking forward to the adventure. In my work as a facilitator and trainer, the energy produced by the participants when they reached that moment of understanding was the sweetest candy I ever tasted. This forum ... Welcome to the forum. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:58:16 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/hello-from-maria-t26.htm#53 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/hello-from-maria-t26.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/first-visits-t9.htm Pam Robertson It's great to see everyone getting connected, loading pics and making comments. If you want to take advantage of linking, you can also visit your profile, click on "signature" and specify a signature that includes a link to your website or blog. On another note, it's about 30 degrees Celsius here today, and in order to really heat up the house I had to make jam--the strawberries wouldn't wait until things cooled off. Anyone for toast? Tea Shop Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:35:50 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/first-visits-t9.htm#15 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/tea-shop-f3/first-visits-t9.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/training-and-facilitating-f16/not-understanding-t24.htm Sue Durkin I am not understanding what this part of the forum is all about. Could you explain it a bit more? Thank you.]]> Training and Facilitating Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:05:04 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/training-and-facilitating-f16/not-understanding-t24.htm#42 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/training-and-facilitating-f16/not-understanding-t24.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/marketing-f9/phases-of-marketing-t21.htm Sue Durkin I believe there are phases of marketing. It starts out with the "oh crap" and ends with "well done". The "oh crap" is when you realize that you and only you are responsible for getting your book into the hands of the public; and you don't any of the knowledge and expertise you need. You then move towards actually learning what basic marketing is all about. Next you have to learn how to apply it to selling a book. Then there is learning how to apply that to ... Marketing Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:49:59 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/marketing-f9/phases-of-marketing-t21.htm#39 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/marketing-f9/phases-of-marketing-t21.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/networking-or-working-your-network-f8/what-are-the-avenues-for-networking-t23.htm Sue Durkin Other than places like Facebook, Myspace, Beliefnet, personal blogs, and business websites, what other avenues are there for networking?]]> Networking or working your network Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:03:40 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/networking-or-working-your-network-f8/what-are-the-avenues-for-networking-t23.htm#41 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/networking-or-working-your-network-f8/what-are-the-avenues-for-networking-t23.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/a-little-bit-of-background-t2.htm Pam Robertson This site is for people who have a business that they are motivated to launch into the stratosphere. They may have been in business for 20 minutes, or 20 years, and are either keen on learning more about their business, or about helping others with their own business development in the form of ideas, feedback or other suppose. This is NOT a place to sell your services (although people may want to hire you); it is a supportive community for business minded people. The impetus behind this ... Welcome to the forum. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:14:26 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/a-little-bit-of-background-t2.htm#3 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/a-little-bit-of-background-t2.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/introducing-peterd-t17.htm PeterD Hi, I bring out the best in people through my uplifting speeches and peak performance seminars that celebrate unsung heroes and revitalize big-hearted professionals. I engage life with gusto, from my proud roots in small town Nova Scotia to trekking mountains on 3 continents, from working with street gangs in Los Angeles to supporting staff and management with engagement and performance strategies that maximize the culture of human potential. I have celebrated the joy of speaking and the ... Welcome to the forum. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:07:52 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/introducing-peterd-t17.htm#30 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/introducing-peterd-t17.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/networking-or-working-your-network-f8/working-the-network-t19.htm Pam Robertson I try to help people to connect with what they need whenever I can. The networks that I have found the most useful in a business sense (i.e. places where I get access to information, events and business) include Facebook and LinkedIn. Feel free to link to me, and share your links here so that everyone can find you easily. Technorati can be a helpful place to "list" your blog (you set up an account and then "claim your blog") because avid blog readers and freelance writers ... Networking or working your network Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:20:49 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/networking-or-working-your-network-f8/working-the-network-t19.htm#33 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/networking-or-working-your-network-f8/working-the-network-t19.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/hello-from-sue-t14.htm Sue Durkin Thank you to Pam for inviting me to this network. I am a 58 year old, motivational author and speaker. I have an intuitive consulting business, as well as a publishing company that published my first book, Life is Like Making Chocolate Chip Cookies. My husband, John, and I currently live in the Midwest but we are making plans to move to Wyoming in the very near future because of The Great Shift. We have 2 grown daughters and 1 grown son. One of our daughters has 2 lovely girls of her ... Welcome to the forum. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:55:21 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/hello-from-sue-t14.htm#22 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/hello-from-sue-t14.htm http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/welcome-to-the-forum-t1.htm Pam Robertson Hello everyone and welcome! I set up this forum at because I have been working with some amazing women through a Wake Up Women project and we needed somewhere to exchange information without overwhelming one anothers inboxes. I also wanted to expand the scope so that we can meet and talk with coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs that we will bump into as a result of this and our other projects. Please stop here and say hello, and then let me know if you need anything. I expect that during ... Welcome to the forum. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:31:54 GMT http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/welcome-to-the-forum-t1.htm#1 http://mvpi.forumotion.com/welcome-to-the-forum-f1/welcome-to-the-forum-t1.htm