Wednesday, February 19, 2014
E-learning - course and week one
I have embarked on a new 10 week course to master creating e-learning materials. Guy Truss from SWIT in Bunbury is magic and has made the intro course easy to follow. The technology is to be enjoyed rather than endured and the collaborate tools for chatting and connecting are very similar to others I have used such as Go -to- seminar and Go - to- meetings. I also have my years of coach training using the e- learning material and telephone hook-ups for CE points to fall back on.
Week one session was 2 hours long and largely around the tools Collaborate and the platform that is Moodle. Also work to be undertaken for TAELLN401A0. At Baptistcare I was unsure of the technology being available so the team except BMcA we gathered in the training room and largely usd it with face to face and some inputting to the system.
I had on line access to SWIT, Moodle and collaborate on my IPad - there were limitations, on what I could take part in e.g. the writing. Note to self -
Next session will require to be at a PC.
Avoid asking students can they hear me - set up for them to raise had if they cannot
Consider adult attention spans when going back over connectivity and functionality stuff - biggest turn off for adults when technology stuffs up
Everyone else seems to has been able so far to get into the courses and enrol each of us to share materials, assignments and progress. I am excited to see what people come up with.
I had a play around with the Moodle learning modules - didn't seem to get the boxes ticked so need to go back and repeat the learning and watch videos.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
getting your teeth into change
A visit to the dentist is looked on with a degree of trepidation. I thought how much the process of having my teeth looked at is like a metaphor for change. Firstly, there has to be an appointment so that the major players i.e. the dentist and me, are both there at the surgery ready, willing and able. Of course that requires I focus myself so that I’m ready to be there on time.
So often when faced with change, not everyone is ready at the same time - some people need more information to show up in the first place. Luckily, I have known my dentist, Les Revy, for years (since I came to Australia) and need no further info on his way of working – come in, take a seat, bag over there, going back, bib on and light shining in my eyes!
The various steps Les takes to ensure my teeth are suitable for a further 6 months reprieve, reminds me of the steps needed to work what needs to change in 2012 for success to be achieved at work or in my personal life:
Step 1: He has to check the current state of my teeth and gums, refer to my dental chart, check previous work such as fillings, crowns and bridges – (ie review past year and agree what is working and what needs to change).
Step 2: Declare all ok, only needing a scale and polish this time – (ie gaining agreement with myself to let go of old habits and proceed with making the changes).
Step 3: Using the ultrasonic device (sounds like Dr Who now – “use the ultra-sonic screwdriver”! ) to chip away at the big bits of plaque – (ie creating a list and yearlong plan for change – what’s in scope and what’s not).
Step 4: Examining what bits are left and using hand tools to clean up the smaller bits – (ie fine tuning the details by using a 90 day plan of what I want to change).
Step 5: Flossing between the teeth and my bridge with super floss – (ie checking with others that I am not missing any steps to improve my year and there are no blockages).
Step 6: Polishing the teeth to a shine – (ie working out what reward or celebration I will give myself to celebrate the success of the change).
So when you are next in the chair instead of looking at the stars on the ceiling think about your current situation and walk yourself through as your dentist does his stuff.
So often when faced with change, not everyone is ready at the same time - some people need more information to show up in the first place. Luckily, I have known my dentist, Les Revy, for years (since I came to Australia) and need no further info on his way of working – come in, take a seat, bag over there, going back, bib on and light shining in my eyes!
The various steps Les takes to ensure my teeth are suitable for a further 6 months reprieve, reminds me of the steps needed to work what needs to change in 2012 for success to be achieved at work or in my personal life:
Step 1: He has to check the current state of my teeth and gums, refer to my dental chart, check previous work such as fillings, crowns and bridges – (ie review past year and agree what is working and what needs to change).
Step 2: Declare all ok, only needing a scale and polish this time – (ie gaining agreement with myself to let go of old habits and proceed with making the changes).
Step 3: Using the ultrasonic device (sounds like Dr Who now – “use the ultra-sonic screwdriver”! ) to chip away at the big bits of plaque – (ie creating a list and yearlong plan for change – what’s in scope and what’s not).
Step 4: Examining what bits are left and using hand tools to clean up the smaller bits – (ie fine tuning the details by using a 90 day plan of what I want to change).
Step 5: Flossing between the teeth and my bridge with super floss – (ie checking with others that I am not missing any steps to improve my year and there are no blockages).
Step 6: Polishing the teeth to a shine – (ie working out what reward or celebration I will give myself to celebrate the success of the change).
So when you are next in the chair instead of looking at the stars on the ceiling think about your current situation and walk yourself through as your dentist does his stuff.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Friday, May 1, 2009
Pick your jump into a small business with care in this global financial market downturn
Please note this may be or may not be inspirational to you ....
I was reminded this week why I have chosen to grow a relationship business with Nuskin when I re-read this article by Julie. My business can never close unless I choose to stop taking to others about it. And in this crowded marketplace having the one story that is bigger than all anti-aging stories you read about or hear in TV is a market advantage ( NU SKIN has products now that slow down the ageing process- no one else has this)
WHY DO SMALL BUSINESSES CLOSE?
The SBDC has completed its Small Business Closure Study, which explored the reasons why small businesses have closed. The study sought to determine the extent to which the decision to close was driven by the proprietor’s own choice or was forced upon the proprietor as a result of, for example, the business becoming unviable. The results suggested that one in two small businesses in WA which closed did so for reasons of personal choice.
The study was based on interviews with 409 former small businesses proprietors whose business names were deregistered between 1 January 2003 and 31 December 2004. Small business profitability was identified as a main indicator of whether or not the decision to close the business was driven by choice or forced.
Retirement and change of lifestyle were the most common and main reasons cited for small business closures. Approximately 52% of respondents indicated personal reasons, 30% specified business/management/preparation issues and 17% cited the impact of uncontrolled issues as the main reason for the business closure.
The study found that around 39% of small businesses were profitable and 61% were not profitable immediately prior to their closure. The reasons for small business closure differed between profitable and non profitable businesses. Results indicated that:
• Respondents operating profitable businesses were more likely to indicate retirement or that they had bought or established a different business as a reason why the business closed, as compared to non-profitable businesses.
• Respondents with non profitable businesses were more likely to mention the following reasons for business closure as compared to profitable businesses including: difficulty in obtaining capital or a lack of capital, insufficient business preparation, poor marketing of the product or service and predatory behaviour of a competitor with greater bargaining power.
Survey respondents were also asked what they would do differently were they to start their business again. Improving the initial business preparation and planning was the most common change mentioned by 21 per cent of the respondents. Other changes included developing and evaluating marketing strategies, changing the business structure or set up of the business, establishing the business with adequate working capital and changing the location of the business.
For more information on this study, contact Juliet Gisbourne on +61 8 9220 0222.
I was reminded this week why I have chosen to grow a relationship business with Nuskin when I re-read this article by Julie. My business can never close unless I choose to stop taking to others about it. And in this crowded marketplace having the one story that is bigger than all anti-aging stories you read about or hear in TV is a market advantage ( NU SKIN has products now that slow down the ageing process- no one else has this)
WHY DO SMALL BUSINESSES CLOSE?
The SBDC has completed its Small Business Closure Study, which explored the reasons why small businesses have closed. The study sought to determine the extent to which the decision to close was driven by the proprietor’s own choice or was forced upon the proprietor as a result of, for example, the business becoming unviable. The results suggested that one in two small businesses in WA which closed did so for reasons of personal choice.
The study was based on interviews with 409 former small businesses proprietors whose business names were deregistered between 1 January 2003 and 31 December 2004. Small business profitability was identified as a main indicator of whether or not the decision to close the business was driven by choice or forced.
Retirement and change of lifestyle were the most common and main reasons cited for small business closures. Approximately 52% of respondents indicated personal reasons, 30% specified business/management/preparation issues and 17% cited the impact of uncontrolled issues as the main reason for the business closure.
The study found that around 39% of small businesses were profitable and 61% were not profitable immediately prior to their closure. The reasons for small business closure differed between profitable and non profitable businesses. Results indicated that:
• Respondents operating profitable businesses were more likely to indicate retirement or that they had bought or established a different business as a reason why the business closed, as compared to non-profitable businesses.
• Respondents with non profitable businesses were more likely to mention the following reasons for business closure as compared to profitable businesses including: difficulty in obtaining capital or a lack of capital, insufficient business preparation, poor marketing of the product or service and predatory behaviour of a competitor with greater bargaining power.
Survey respondents were also asked what they would do differently were they to start their business again. Improving the initial business preparation and planning was the most common change mentioned by 21 per cent of the respondents. Other changes included developing and evaluating marketing strategies, changing the business structure or set up of the business, establishing the business with adequate working capital and changing the location of the business.
For more information on this study, contact Juliet Gisbourne on +61 8 9220 0222.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Do you feel like shouting "I feel great" from the rooftops?
Ask yourself, did you get up today and shout from the roof tops – Great!!! I am having a day when the releasing the potential in me and my team /family comes first or was your first thought bemoaning the entrapment of daily existence in your work or industry, Staffing, budgets, sales, markets etc All of this adds up to ageing ourselves early.
As an anti-ageing coach I encourage the power of positive self-talk. Looking at these statements are they true for you?
Nothing drains your energy more than having negative thoughts and emotions.
Generate your own powerhouse of excitement, confidence and enthusiasm.
Positive Self talk is the secret of all winners; Olympic athletes, top sales people etc so it can be for me too.
Be honest with yourself- authentic self; if you are unwell in spirit, physical or mental you will be unable to inspire yourself let alone others.
When you are having a day from hell are your beliefs and actions manifesting more of the same for you and others?
To get the change we have to be the change
Want more?
http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/8587/self_improvement_and_motivation/stop_scoring_own_goals.html
Thank you Arlene Quinn 0402272868 www.arlenequinn.assistsyou.com
I work with people who are contempating adding Antioxidants to their daily health routine
So what are antioxidants?
• They are compounds that prevent oxidation in food and the body.
• They are especially important in preventing the oxidation of polyunsaturated lipids in the cell membrane.
• Antioxidants donate electrons to electron-seeking molecules such as free radical molecules.
What are free radicals?
They are short-lived molecules that exist with an unpaired electron in their outer shell. They have an electron-seeking tendency to fill the missing space. This can be very destructive to electron-dense areas of a cell, such as the DNA and cell membranes. They are molecules that often are generated by breaking a chemical bond in which each breakdown product takes an electron. This yields two compounds, each having one unpaired electron in an end atom of the molecule.
G3 super fruit and/or LifePak together with Optimum Omega are the foundation for healthy living. www.ppp.mypharmanex.com gives you more details.
regardless of your decisions we are changed by exposing our minds to the possibilities of living a healthier life through suppliments - this poem comes to mind when ever I arrange for someone to take health ysteps through lifge gaol planning or adding suppliments to their diet.
I walk down the street
There is a deep hole in the pavement
I fall in
I am lost.. I am hopeless. It isn’t my fault
It takes forever to find a way out.
I walk down the street
There is a deep hole in the pavement; I pretend I do not see it
I fall in again.
I can’t believe I am in the same place.
But it isn’t my fault
It takes a long time to get out.
I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the pavement
I see it is there,
I still fall in, it’s a habit
My eyes are open
I know where I am
It is my fault
I get out immediately
I walk down the same street
There is a hole in the pavement
I walk around it
I walk down another street
http://niilm-walloffame.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-walk-down-street.html
As an anti-ageing coach I encourage the power of positive self-talk. Looking at these statements are they true for you?
Nothing drains your energy more than having negative thoughts and emotions.
Generate your own powerhouse of excitement, confidence and enthusiasm.
Positive Self talk is the secret of all winners; Olympic athletes, top sales people etc so it can be for me too.
Be honest with yourself- authentic self; if you are unwell in spirit, physical or mental you will be unable to inspire yourself let alone others.
When you are having a day from hell are your beliefs and actions manifesting more of the same for you and others?
To get the change we have to be the change
Want more?
http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/8587/self_improvement_and_motivation/stop_scoring_own_goals.html
Thank you Arlene Quinn 0402272868 www.arlenequinn.assistsyou.com
I work with people who are contempating adding Antioxidants to their daily health routine
So what are antioxidants?
• They are compounds that prevent oxidation in food and the body.
• They are especially important in preventing the oxidation of polyunsaturated lipids in the cell membrane.
• Antioxidants donate electrons to electron-seeking molecules such as free radical molecules.
What are free radicals?
They are short-lived molecules that exist with an unpaired electron in their outer shell. They have an electron-seeking tendency to fill the missing space. This can be very destructive to electron-dense areas of a cell, such as the DNA and cell membranes. They are molecules that often are generated by breaking a chemical bond in which each breakdown product takes an electron. This yields two compounds, each having one unpaired electron in an end atom of the molecule.
G3 super fruit and/or LifePak together with Optimum Omega are the foundation for healthy living. www.ppp.mypharmanex.com gives you more details.
regardless of your decisions we are changed by exposing our minds to the possibilities of living a healthier life through suppliments - this poem comes to mind when ever I arrange for someone to take health ysteps through lifge gaol planning or adding suppliments to their diet.
I walk down the street
There is a deep hole in the pavement
I fall in
I am lost.. I am hopeless. It isn’t my fault
It takes forever to find a way out.
I walk down the street
There is a deep hole in the pavement; I pretend I do not see it
I fall in again.
I can’t believe I am in the same place.
But it isn’t my fault
It takes a long time to get out.
I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the pavement
I see it is there,
I still fall in, it’s a habit
My eyes are open
I know where I am
It is my fault
I get out immediately
I walk down the same street
There is a hole in the pavement
I walk around it
I walk down another street
http://niilm-walloffame.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-walk-down-street.html
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The Magic of sharing
I have been recently aware of a change in my posture as am on-line positive change agent. I haven't always been aware that I could make a difference with everyone I coached or worked with over the last 30 odd years. It has taken the growth of on-line internet developments to show me the power of asking for referrals and gaining recommendations. I have been blown away by the quality of the recommendations that have arrived in my Linked -in Mail box! for example
“Arlene consistently comes up with ideas and solutions which are not even on my radar. She has an amazing empathy with myself and my staff and finds fun and cost effective ways of "pulling" us all in the same direction. I would not hesitate to recommend Arlene to any business who feels "lost in the swamp" or is just looking for some confirmation of the direction they are moving.”
When you put out in cyber space for something be it a recommendation of your work, a chance to offer help,someone to listen to or information about some thing you think others would gain from an exchange of energy is sent out with the touch of your computer keys. Do you think that the person who wrote the recommendation has me in mind when she sat down to write it? The energy positively flows out of the page.
As the keys are pressed you are stimulating your brain to write words that may be interpreted sincerely by others, abhored by some and may be univerally considered as spam by many regardless of the quality of the material offered.
Energy is powerful and your inner abundance of energy is what creates an attraction to your words. So when you reply to an email, answer a survey or wish for less challenging comments think about the person who sat there writing in the first place; write your response for them with an open heart and consider it a gift of energy to the person you are responding to rather than a chore of how to get through all the on-line reading and writing that arrives each day.
I was so surprised that after putting a poll out on
Imagine you have $4000 extra available every month- spend or save what on?
I had 16 responses within 24 hrs - why? because I put it out with an energy that I wanted to know the responses of others.
http://polls.linkedin.com/p/29808/waak
Message of today's post is that you get out of life what you put in - so if you can believe that being a change agent our cyber world comes with ease when you put energy behind it you can gain a quite different perspective on having millions on eails to reply to!
“Arlene consistently comes up with ideas and solutions which are not even on my radar. She has an amazing empathy with myself and my staff and finds fun and cost effective ways of "pulling" us all in the same direction. I would not hesitate to recommend Arlene to any business who feels "lost in the swamp" or is just looking for some confirmation of the direction they are moving.”
When you put out in cyber space for something be it a recommendation of your work, a chance to offer help,someone to listen to or information about some thing you think others would gain from an exchange of energy is sent out with the touch of your computer keys. Do you think that the person who wrote the recommendation has me in mind when she sat down to write it? The energy positively flows out of the page.
As the keys are pressed you are stimulating your brain to write words that may be interpreted sincerely by others, abhored by some and may be univerally considered as spam by many regardless of the quality of the material offered.
Energy is powerful and your inner abundance of energy is what creates an attraction to your words. So when you reply to an email, answer a survey or wish for less challenging comments think about the person who sat there writing in the first place; write your response for them with an open heart and consider it a gift of energy to the person you are responding to rather than a chore of how to get through all the on-line reading and writing that arrives each day.
I was so surprised that after putting a poll out on
Imagine you have $4000 extra available every month- spend or save what on?
I had 16 responses within 24 hrs - why? because I put it out with an energy that I wanted to know the responses of others.
http://polls.linkedin.com/p/29808/waak
Message of today's post is that you get out of life what you put in - so if you can believe that being a change agent our cyber world comes with ease when you put energy behind it you can gain a quite different perspective on having millions on eails to reply to!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Our story defines us
Are you on the fast or slow track of Life A Tortoise or A Hare?
Today I listened to Eileen Williams from California telling her 19 year journey in business.
She started as a mum of 3 small children and today she was giving a talk to 1000 people about her success
When her dircet sales business was first growing it was under huge scruteny because of other companies in the direct sales industry producing shonky products , MLM scams and pyramids schemes etc
SHE DID NOT QUIT! - why ? she heard leaders tell her as I have told you that the only way to fail in business is to quit. There is always a way ahead to be found.
Her business survived that terrible time because it is a company with long term vision - sure many many quit how ever Eileen was stubborn and held on to her dreams.
Eileen's story of how she of how she re-invented herself over the next 5 years shows us all what can be achieved as she went to millionaire success in 2006 and is now averaging 1.25 million turnover a year.
Key Learnings from Eileen for me
The obvious one- keep believing I deserve to have my dreams
Look out for danger spots! EGO, SELF DOUBT, Being in my head about this business rather then getting to grips with what it means emotionally for me.
Decide to do it to day , every day - beauty has been around since the Egyptians and we are in the right business
Doing the personal growth required to get out of my own way
Adopting a fun -like approach whilst getting out of my own way
Massive Action works
NSE is a much bigger calling than you and me- so many world patents
Recognise I have ignored defining moments in my life
The pain of doing this business - if I choose to I can avoid the pain cos it is all made up by me!
Visualise the end of my life - would I be happy if I did not achieve this ?
I can learn to like the new habits that lead to success - do what I am resisting to get momentum
Timing IS RIGHT NOW - take the huge opportunity and create own huge success.
What ever I am thinking is what I will attract
Plenty of food for thought there folk Arlene
Today I listened to Eileen Williams from California telling her 19 year journey in business.
She started as a mum of 3 small children and today she was giving a talk to 1000 people about her success
When her dircet sales business was first growing it was under huge scruteny because of other companies in the direct sales industry producing shonky products , MLM scams and pyramids schemes etc
SHE DID NOT QUIT! - why ? she heard leaders tell her as I have told you that the only way to fail in business is to quit. There is always a way ahead to be found.
Her business survived that terrible time because it is a company with long term vision - sure many many quit how ever Eileen was stubborn and held on to her dreams.
Eileen's story of how she of how she re-invented herself over the next 5 years shows us all what can be achieved as she went to millionaire success in 2006 and is now averaging 1.25 million turnover a year.
Key Learnings from Eileen for me
The obvious one- keep believing I deserve to have my dreams
Look out for danger spots! EGO, SELF DOUBT, Being in my head about this business rather then getting to grips with what it means emotionally for me.
Decide to do it to day , every day - beauty has been around since the Egyptians and we are in the right business
Doing the personal growth required to get out of my own way
Adopting a fun -like approach whilst getting out of my own way
Massive Action works
NSE is a much bigger calling than you and me- so many world patents
Recognise I have ignored defining moments in my life
The pain of doing this business - if I choose to I can avoid the pain cos it is all made up by me!
Visualise the end of my life - would I be happy if I did not achieve this ?
I can learn to like the new habits that lead to success - do what I am resisting to get momentum
Timing IS RIGHT NOW - take the huge opportunity and create own huge success.
What ever I am thinking is what I will attract
Plenty of food for thought there folk Arlene
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