PERSISTENCE ……………..don’t ever give up!
Two young little frogs from inland bogs had spent the night a drinking.
When morning broke they both awoke with eyes blood shot and blinking.
For time had come to gather senses and say a prayer for past offenses.
Now a farmer’s trail came to the swale and caught them quick a winking.
The farmer was a guileless man and put the frogs in a big milk can.
The frogs went in and the lid came down, both frogs and milk were shipped to town.
Our friends began to quiver and quake and sober up on a cold milk shake
……….for now they had to kick and swim until their bleary eyes grew weak and dim.
Alas one frog cried out in dread, “we’re going to drown, we’re good as dead”,
“For shame for shame” the other replied, “a frog’s not dead until he’s died,
keep on kickin’ that’s my plan, we may yet see outside this can”.
“No use no use“, the first replied, and with a groan he quickly died.
But the other frog undaunted still kept kicking with a firmer will,
until a joy too great to utter, had found he’d churned a lump of butter.
The moral of the story is:
When things are tough all over town, don’t give up and don’t go down.
Just keep on kickin’ don’t cry or mutter, for one more kick may bring the butter.
~unknown
Sent to you with warm wishes for Persistence and Success in 2009!
Mary Jo Diemer ROSEBUD MARKETING GROUP
We've gone GREEN...........your complete source for recycled and organic products! www.rosebudmarketing.com
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Mary Elizabeth Bradford is Starting a New Mastermind Group
It's Mary Elizabeth and I'm just headed out the door to take my daughter Anna for a walk...it's a beautiful day here in central Texas...
But before I go, I had to let you know that I've just opened the doors to my BRAND NEW "Career Artisan Mastermind Coaching Group!"
And a special CHARTER MEMBER invitation ... but ONLY for the first 50 members.
So this is something you're going to want to jump on fast!
Patty, this is an opportunity for your readers to get my PERSONAL coaching and all my job search secrets twice each month, *LIVE*, plus guaranteed personal email days, instant access to pre-recorded coaching audios, *5* hand-picked bonuses valued at hundreds of dollars and so much more, all at a phenomenal value!
So, are YOU ready to step into a place of leadership and control in your job search and get my simple-to-implement secrets, marketing templates, resources and step by step how-to information on how to focus on, find and WIN your dream job?
Honestly, once you learn how simple it is to transform your job search, you are going to be so glad you decided to join! But please, don't take my word for it! Get the details and read testimonials from people just like you, (who have been coached by me before) at the link below:
http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com/mastermind.php
But before I go, I had to let you know that I've just opened the doors to my BRAND NEW "Career Artisan Mastermind Coaching Group!"
And a special CHARTER MEMBER invitation ... but ONLY for the first 50 members.
So this is something you're going to want to jump on fast!
Patty, this is an opportunity for your readers to get my PERSONAL coaching and all my job search secrets twice each month, *LIVE*, plus guaranteed personal email days, instant access to pre-recorded coaching audios, *5* hand-picked bonuses valued at hundreds of dollars and so much more, all at a phenomenal value!
So, are YOU ready to step into a place of leadership and control in your job search and get my simple-to-implement secrets, marketing templates, resources and step by step how-to information on how to focus on, find and WIN your dream job?
Honestly, once you learn how simple it is to transform your job search, you are going to be so glad you decided to join! But please, don't take my word for it! Get the details and read testimonials from people just like you, (who have been coached by me before) at the link below:
http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com/mastermind.php
Rediscovering YOU in a Job Market Crisis
Rediscovering YOU
in a Job Market Crisis
By
Dr. Ellie Corigliano
Using your creative nature to establish a line of work that can be financially sound, can be quite challenging in a culture that promotes “stay within the lines”.
When we go to school, elementary through to graduate school, we are told what to do, what to learn, how to apply it and when we are allowed, or not allowed to use it.
In today’s job crisis, “staying within the lines” is no longer a viable behavior.
Americans are losing jobs that they have been trained to do, that they are comfortable doing, and that promised them a secure future. And let’s face it, most jobs were designed for a behavior of “do what you are told to do and get compensated for it”. The majority of Americans are trained to follow, not to lead. Which I want to express is OKAY, leading is not for everyone, and they too are losing their jobs, but knowing yourself and your abilities is something we can all do.
It is time for laid off Americans, and those "not- laid- off" Americans, to acknowledge themselves in a new light.
I don’t want to pretend to be an expert on this topic, rather I would simply like to share some thoughts on how to uncover your creativity within your network of established skills and use them to discover a world of new possibilities that empower you for success.
When you go through school, or work at a job for a long period of time, your brain creates a neural network of behaviors, memories, skills, responses, and so forth that become very complex and intertwined, and quite difficult to alter once established…..the whole “can’t teach an old dog new tricks” cliché. To disengage from this network will take some effort but the outcome will provide growth, motivation, self-confidence and possibilities.
Begin by finding a quiet space, a pen and paper, or your computer, clear your mind and start listing your work skills. These skills can range from anything that seems trivial like answering phones, to sophisticated skills like computer programming. For example;
Internet Researching
Map makingTyping
Data entry
Microsoft office- Word, Powerpoint, Excel….
Networking
Organizing
Data entry
Microsoft office- Word, Powerpoint, Excel….
Networking
Organizing
Following through
Initiating ideas
Public speaking
Working with numbers
Etc….
Once you have done this, and make it long, list everything you may normally take for granted, make a list of your closest friends and family and list their skills as best you can. Remember, it takes a team to make a better you (prior article). Knowing what your friends/family are able to do can help you create a larger world of possibilities for yourself. The third thing, make a list of the things you enjoy doing, your hobbies, your aspirations, your “time off” activities. Ask for help in making these lists. Others who know you best can see things in you that you may not consider, like being a listener.
Initiating ideas
Public speaking
Working with numbers
Etc….
Once you have done this, and make it long, list everything you may normally take for granted, make a list of your closest friends and family and list their skills as best you can. Remember, it takes a team to make a better you (prior article). Knowing what your friends/family are able to do can help you create a larger world of possibilities for yourself. The third thing, make a list of the things you enjoy doing, your hobbies, your aspirations, your “time off” activities. Ask for help in making these lists. Others who know you best can see things in you that you may not consider, like being a listener.
Now try to think about a concept I call “Circular Living”, where your daily living is a converging experience of thoughts and actions, where your hobbies, your interests and your visual image of yourself guide your career path so that your income is generated by your life work, and not just a job.
This job crisis in America is an opportunity that can unveil a side of you that has been lost in the fast pace of keeping up.
Take all the listed information and piece together as many scenic puzzles as you can. The more you play with the information, the more you will find you can add to the lists. Have fun with this. This is your time to grow and expand and re-define yourself.
Remember the way of progress is neither swift nor easy, but perseverance, dedication, patience, compassion, courage and confidence will lead you to prosperity.
Remember the way of progress is neither swift nor easy, but perseverance, dedication, patience, compassion, courage and confidence will lead you to prosperity.
Ellie Corigliano, Ph.D.
Dr. Corigliano is the founder of Bionysis (Biological Nutritional Systems), which is designed to integrate scientific research with clinical application for targeted nutritional intervention. She works with patients and their medical practitioner in diagnostics through suggested testing complimented with lifestyle consultation for complete health. Dr. Corigliano is also a lecturer at UCSB where she received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Additionally, she is a mentor for Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) where she mentors on women’s issues concerning career pursuits in science. She also mentors on issues of establishing a family and raising children while pursuing a career.
You can meet Dr. C in person at the International Women's Festival in Santa Barbara, California on March 8, 2009 where she is presenting on a panel "So You Want to Live to be 100?"
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Dr. Ellie Corigliano, One Woman's Story: Science, Self Discovery & You
Women, Science, Self Discovery & You
The pursuit of science is a lifetime endeavor toward the pursuit of knowledge.
It is a traveling affair engined by questions, by ideas, by imagination, by “What if’s” in the hopes to one day arrive at a destination where the unraveling of life’s great mysteries are revealed. Sometimes, however, that alone is not enough to stimulate the study of science and requires a more intimate introduction, and perhaps even more so for women.
As a young girl I was exposed to the practice of medicine. My mother and father ran a medical clinic, where my father was the primary physician and my mother; well she did everything else from drawing blood samples to scheduling appointments. My father loved science and medicine and was fascinated with the workings of the human body. He would introduce my siblings and I to medical equipment such as the microscope, the stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff and essentially allowed us to play “Doctor”. Of these technologies, I found the most intriguing to be the microscope. Under the magnifying lens of a microscope, the smallest components of life appeared to be larger than life. It was as though the most unimaginable, magical aspects of life came alive! I was soon enamored with the chemistry of life and found that science became my favorite subject in school.
Meanwhile, a love for the arts had been developing along side my educational pursuits in the form of dance and music. I soon found myself dancing with the Los Angeles Joffrey Ballet. Though I was just a teenager at the time I realized that both of these pursuits enhanced my view of the world and from then on have believed that all things are possible.
In college I had the privilege of having four amazing professors, three men and one woman, that took the time to flatter my questions with discussion and encouraged me to read material beyond the scope of the course textbook. Their direction introduced me to the notion of scientific research. I had been a pre-med student focusing my degree in biochemistry, but in my senior year I decided to pursue a graduate degree in lieu of medical school.
My fascination with medicine, however, continued along side my research and soon I found myself more interested in the application of nutritional biochemistry for disease prevention and disease therapy. My graduate school campus did not house a medical school, and made my interest of nutrition and science challenging. My colleges, my professors, even my friends, were uncertain of my new direction. I realized at that point how valuable it is to have mentors that encourage you, support you and enable you to chase your imagination, your interests.
In the last year of my doctoral studies in biochemistry I began to attend nutritional conferences, take online courses from top Universities (that housed a medical program) and found a place of inspiration. I recently completed my Ph.D. in 2008 and continue to pursue nutritional biochemistry from both a research aspect and an applied aspect. Though challenges are always present, one of life’s greatest gifts is the ability to direct yourself and surround yourself with others who believe in your assertions. As a mother of a teenager, I witness the powerful influence ones environment has on the motivation and commitment to continue and push through the challenges of ones interest.
Women have historically been key contributors to many scientific discoveries, and today many of us turn away from scientific careers, but we are needed in science for our creativity, our relational thinking, our ability to multi-task and our contribution to excellence. I want to encourage women to continue their pursuit of science, their pursuit of family, and their pursuit of happiness by standing up and initiating the restructuring of your environment to enable you and to work with you for your success. All things are possible in the right environment!
Dr. Corigliano will be one of the speakers at the 2009 International Women's Festival, for more information please visit http://www.womensfestivals.org/
The pursuit of science is a lifetime endeavor toward the pursuit of knowledge.
It is a traveling affair engined by questions, by ideas, by imagination, by “What if’s” in the hopes to one day arrive at a destination where the unraveling of life’s great mysteries are revealed. Sometimes, however, that alone is not enough to stimulate the study of science and requires a more intimate introduction, and perhaps even more so for women.
As a young girl I was exposed to the practice of medicine. My mother and father ran a medical clinic, where my father was the primary physician and my mother; well she did everything else from drawing blood samples to scheduling appointments. My father loved science and medicine and was fascinated with the workings of the human body. He would introduce my siblings and I to medical equipment such as the microscope, the stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff and essentially allowed us to play “Doctor”. Of these technologies, I found the most intriguing to be the microscope. Under the magnifying lens of a microscope, the smallest components of life appeared to be larger than life. It was as though the most unimaginable, magical aspects of life came alive! I was soon enamored with the chemistry of life and found that science became my favorite subject in school.
Meanwhile, a love for the arts had been developing along side my educational pursuits in the form of dance and music. I soon found myself dancing with the Los Angeles Joffrey Ballet. Though I was just a teenager at the time I realized that both of these pursuits enhanced my view of the world and from then on have believed that all things are possible.
In college I had the privilege of having four amazing professors, three men and one woman, that took the time to flatter my questions with discussion and encouraged me to read material beyond the scope of the course textbook. Their direction introduced me to the notion of scientific research. I had been a pre-med student focusing my degree in biochemistry, but in my senior year I decided to pursue a graduate degree in lieu of medical school.
My fascination with medicine, however, continued along side my research and soon I found myself more interested in the application of nutritional biochemistry for disease prevention and disease therapy. My graduate school campus did not house a medical school, and made my interest of nutrition and science challenging. My colleges, my professors, even my friends, were uncertain of my new direction. I realized at that point how valuable it is to have mentors that encourage you, support you and enable you to chase your imagination, your interests.
In the last year of my doctoral studies in biochemistry I began to attend nutritional conferences, take online courses from top Universities (that housed a medical program) and found a place of inspiration. I recently completed my Ph.D. in 2008 and continue to pursue nutritional biochemistry from both a research aspect and an applied aspect. Though challenges are always present, one of life’s greatest gifts is the ability to direct yourself and surround yourself with others who believe in your assertions. As a mother of a teenager, I witness the powerful influence ones environment has on the motivation and commitment to continue and push through the challenges of ones interest.
Women have historically been key contributors to many scientific discoveries, and today many of us turn away from scientific careers, but we are needed in science for our creativity, our relational thinking, our ability to multi-task and our contribution to excellence. I want to encourage women to continue their pursuit of science, their pursuit of family, and their pursuit of happiness by standing up and initiating the restructuring of your environment to enable you and to work with you for your success. All things are possible in the right environment!
Dr. Corigliano will be one of the speakers at the 2009 International Women's Festival, for more information please visit http://www.womensfestivals.org/
Monday, January 19, 2009
Dr. Adele Scheele on Staying the Course
Goal Accomplishment:
HOW NOT to get derailed.
Most of us know how to set goals, what seems to separate the Top Achievers from those who accomplish less is Sticking to the Big Goals and Staying the Course to the Winners Circle.
We asked Dr. Adele for some tips on Staying on Track with New Year's resolutions and success tracking in general.
Most of us know how to set goals, what seems to separate the Top Achievers from those who accomplish less is Sticking to the Big Goals and Staying the Course to the Winners Circle.
We asked Dr. Adele for some tips on Staying on Track with New Year's resolutions and success tracking in general.
Here are some key pointers to keep you motivated and on track.
1. Be aware that you are valuable and worth it.
1. Be aware that you are valuable and worth it.
2. Ask others who have achieved their dreams and ask what they did in dark times.
3. See how others got back up and who helped them.
4. Don't listen to nay-sayers or family or friends who may be against your succeeding (yes, some will be; figure out why)
5. Read/listen to biographies of achievers in your field and outline their steps.
Adele Scheele, PhD, Career Coach, Business Strategist and Advisor to students, educators and high achieving professionals. One of Patty DeDominic's personal friends and mentors for over 20 years.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Building Skills by Doing, by Patty DeDominic
Today I had a chance to listen to presentations by experts on Crime Prevention and Gangs on the California Central Coast at a meeting of the World President's Organization. The Chief of Police, the Executive Director of the Police Assistance League and the Director of Youth CineMedia, an organization which gives kids opportunities to learn film making shared some of their accomplishments and challenges with about 40 business leaders. Each had an important story to tell and talked about the importance of community getting involved in helping solve local problems and challenges regarding public safety and crime. Most of the remarks today were focused on concerns about gang violence and prevention and each of the professionals invited input and community leaders' support.
The work that committed adults can do to help kids is endless! But there is MAGIC that can happen when adults show interest in kids, particularly those at risk of failing in school or getting into serious trouble. If you care about your own community and want to meet some fabulous new people and help others with their potential, perhaps this is something you want to get involved in.
Learning by Doing As in the age old "on the job training" there is no better way to become proficient and confident at something which could end up as a job or important career step. What are YOU doing to build your own skills utilizing new technologies? Consider getting involved as a volunteer in youth activities..... you'll gain new skills and provide a much needed resource in your community.
One such Youth program is YOUTH CineMedia, whose tag line is "creating change through the lens of today's youth" www.youthcinemedia.org
Located in Santa Barbara, California, this important not for profit is helping kids gain valuable skills and is keeping them stimulated in the process. To be able to edit video is a skill that will lead to creative expression and could lead to a lucrative career. This year several of the kids films will be shown at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.
I encourage all professionals to build their own skills by doing. I also encourage you to consider following in the path of some of America's leading corporations and philanthropies, like AT&T, Young President's Organization and the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara by getting involved with youth programs.
The work that committed adults can do to help kids is endless! But there is MAGIC that can happen when adults show interest in kids, particularly those at risk of failing in school or getting into serious trouble. If you care about your own community and want to meet some fabulous new people and help others with their potential, perhaps this is something you want to get involved in.
Learning by Doing As in the age old "on the job training" there is no better way to become proficient and confident at something which could end up as a job or important career step. What are YOU doing to build your own skills utilizing new technologies? Consider getting involved as a volunteer in youth activities..... you'll gain new skills and provide a much needed resource in your community.
One such Youth program is YOUTH CineMedia, whose tag line is "creating change through the lens of today's youth" www.youthcinemedia.org
Located in Santa Barbara, California, this important not for profit is helping kids gain valuable skills and is keeping them stimulated in the process. To be able to edit video is a skill that will lead to creative expression and could lead to a lucrative career. This year several of the kids films will be shown at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.
I encourage all professionals to build their own skills by doing. I also encourage you to consider following in the path of some of America's leading corporations and philanthropies, like AT&T, Young President's Organization and the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara by getting involved with youth programs.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Free Teleseminar to take your job search to Outstanding!
Mary Elizabeth Bradford Is offering a FREE mini teleseminar
where she shares 5 simple steps that help people take their job search
from "overwhelming" to "outstanding!"
Here website offers lots of great tips and ideas. I encourage you to
visit her site and take advantage of some of the free offerings.
http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com
where she shares 5 simple steps that help people take their job search
from "overwhelming" to "outstanding!"
Here website offers lots of great tips and ideas. I encourage you to
visit her site and take advantage of some of the free offerings.
http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com
Monday, November 10, 2008
Advice from a Pro Manager on lay offs
This is valuable advice from Armando Estrada
Losing ones' job through company shut down, down sizing, re-location, etc. can be one of life's most horrible nightmares. But it doesn't have to be a nightmare even though it is one of life's most unpleasant episodes. I've been through this episode 5 times. Here's my advice to those who are experiencing a job loss:
Before embarking on a job search plan of action there are several items to be considered immediately upon losing your job: are you getting a severance package?: will your benefits be continued with the severance package?: is your employer providing any assistance in resume writing, placement services, job loss counseling and guidance in applying for State Unemployment or Disability benefits? This is vital for you to know before doing anything.
After losing your job you are going to be going through a dark period of depression, worry, anger, self doubt and lack of confidence even though what has just occurred was not your fault in any way shape or form. So before starting a job search you have got to get all of the aforementioned negatives out of your system. You really need a positive mentor to help you and guide you past this before proceeding to finding the job paths that are there for you. Believe me there are always job paths, career paths open but in a depressed state of mind you won't even see them.
In finding not just a job but the "right Job", you have to break away from what everybody else is doing. No one knows you better than yourself, therefore no one can market or sell you to an employer better than yourself. You are going to hear from the "recruiting experts" that you must prepare a resume that has all the "key words", proper set up and lay out, etc. Well let me tell you that you will hear all kinds of different advice from the "recruiting experts". There are several major problems, 1.) The recruiters can not hire you. 2.) Employers need the best possible "workers", not the best resume writers.
Before writing your resume thoroughly complete an employment application form. The employment application form contains everything that you must provide to an employer before being considered to be hired. It will also greatly assist you in writing your resume. Besides marketing your resume through Monster, Career Builders, Cal Jobs, etc. You have to be creative and do what the other job seekers are not doing and that is to go directly to the employers. Doing this implements networking and other strategic actions that unfortunately I haven't written yet.
The key elements in finding another job is first - not to forget how you got the job you have now - do it again! Also utilize every job finding resource available to you, I.e., One Stop Centers, Cal Jobs, Recruiters, Friends, Family, Your present employers assistance, etc.
Most importantly, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! Do not ever give up because you will never lose if you don't give up.
Losing ones' job through company shut down, down sizing, re-location, etc. can be one of life's most horrible nightmares. But it doesn't have to be a nightmare even though it is one of life's most unpleasant episodes. I've been through this episode 5 times. Here's my advice to those who are experiencing a job loss:
Before embarking on a job search plan of action there are several items to be considered immediately upon losing your job: are you getting a severance package?: will your benefits be continued with the severance package?: is your employer providing any assistance in resume writing, placement services, job loss counseling and guidance in applying for State Unemployment or Disability benefits? This is vital for you to know before doing anything.
After losing your job you are going to be going through a dark period of depression, worry, anger, self doubt and lack of confidence even though what has just occurred was not your fault in any way shape or form. So before starting a job search you have got to get all of the aforementioned negatives out of your system. You really need a positive mentor to help you and guide you past this before proceeding to finding the job paths that are there for you. Believe me there are always job paths, career paths open but in a depressed state of mind you won't even see them.
In finding not just a job but the "right Job", you have to break away from what everybody else is doing. No one knows you better than yourself, therefore no one can market or sell you to an employer better than yourself. You are going to hear from the "recruiting experts" that you must prepare a resume that has all the "key words", proper set up and lay out, etc. Well let me tell you that you will hear all kinds of different advice from the "recruiting experts". There are several major problems, 1.) The recruiters can not hire you. 2.) Employers need the best possible "workers", not the best resume writers.
Before writing your resume thoroughly complete an employment application form. The employment application form contains everything that you must provide to an employer before being considered to be hired. It will also greatly assist you in writing your resume. Besides marketing your resume through Monster, Career Builders, Cal Jobs, etc. You have to be creative and do what the other job seekers are not doing and that is to go directly to the employers. Doing this implements networking and other strategic actions that unfortunately I haven't written yet.
The key elements in finding another job is first - not to forget how you got the job you have now - do it again! Also utilize every job finding resource available to you, I.e., One Stop Centers, Cal Jobs, Recruiters, Friends, Family, Your present employers assistance, etc.
Most importantly, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! Do not ever give up because you will never lose if you don't give up.
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