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Be recognized as someone who makes this world a better place. If you are passionate about a cause (and I hope you are), you can use your communications skills to educate us, and inspire us to help you to take action. Money does not have to be the primary goal. On this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS, my guest, Bonnie Friedman, shares her insight and tips on how she has helped others to advocate for the best hospital care for your loved ones. Bonnie became a passionate crusader on this cause helping others to get the best hospital care for their loved ones. She is the after many years of advocating for her husband Bob through the course of 14 separate hospitalizations … some very serious and life-threatening. You can learn how to be prepared through her HOSPITAL WARRIOR book, blog and podcast. In the podcast, Bonnie shares 14 steps to become a persuasive advocate and how to ADD VALUE to your audience: How can you ADD VALUE? 1.You must be passionate about your topic 2.Must be au

Life is better together with Co-Living for Grown Ups! Listen in and learn about the innovative ways UpsideHōM is creating shared living options for older adults.

Your Primary Goal Is To Add Value and Make More Money The best way to make more money is to Add Value to your audience. You first must know how to convey value your audience; then they will be drawn to you. That is the message that my guest, Derek Lott shares on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS Derek is a master communicator and an award-winning speaker, who is using those skills to help others to achieve their personal and professional goals through his GOAL CAMP podcasts and boot camp. Derek Lott has been mentoring professionals for over 30 years while working for corporations in technology and retail, and through his own coaching business. Derek confides that he is more concerned now about his legacy: what will he leave behind for Family, Friends, Future Generations. He defines his legacy as wisdom, well-being and wealth (the 3-W’s) In the podcast, Derek shares 7 strategies on how to ADD VALUE and MAKE MORE MONEY: How can you ADD VALUE? •Focus on what you know; Master wha

Meet former family caregiver Katherine Miles. Katherine cared for her mom who had rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative disc disease and cared for her brother before he passed away. Out of necessity to help her mom travel by car, Katherine used her sewing skills to create a product that she named after her mom. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Katherine is helping her community by sewing masks for essential workers.

Will I remember you? When you speak at the staff meeting, or at your presentation, will others listen? Will they want to act? It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to let people know who you are, what you do, what makes you special. Your ability to stand in front of your peers, contribute an idea, and affect change is crucial to your career success. That is why Sima Dahl was my guest on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS. Sima knows that you are in charge of letting people know who you are, what you do, what makes you special. In the podcast, she shares Your Sway Factor, which is the degree to which you’re in demand for who you are and what you do. In the podcast, Sima shares 15 strategies on how to be memorable, affect change and advance your career or grow your business: How can you ADD VALUE? 1.Competing for achievement is a good way to grow and stretch your skills 2.You are here to help others 3.You don’t have to be perfect; you have to be human; you have to be you. 4.Everyone you me

Stumped Town Dementia, written by the talented and hysterical Lickety Glitz, is a personal blog chronicling the dementia adventures of Girl and The Other Girl, sharing hilarious, heartbreaking, bittersweet and courageous moments of life with their Mom who has vascular dementia. They celebrate the insanity and relish the laughter in their journey. This blog helps them make it through the days when there are no smiles to be had.

While standing in the kitchen of his Fargo home around the age of 12, Bryan had a thought pop into his mind that caused him to question who he is at the core. Little did he know at the time, that it was an early sign of his struggle with anxiety and OCD. A little over a year ago after experiencing panic attacks on live television, Bryan decided to shift his role as a news anchor at KARE 11 in order to make his mental health a priority. Today he remains a producer at the NBC station and is also the co-founder of the Refresh Network where he holds open and honest conversations about mental health.  We discuss our suspicion that many caregivers “push through” very treatable mental health disorders but they become unable to when faced with the stress of caring for a loved one with cancer. We also discuss how he copes with uncertainty (a theme in every caregiver’s life) as a major challenge with his OCD is excessive ruminating.  He unpacks for us each tool in his mental health toolkit and shares his fundamental st

Coming home from the hospital may be more complicated during the corona virus pandemic. These tips can help pave the way for a smoother transition for the patient and family.

Podcasting is your future. You should consider being a guest on podcasts about your area of expertise. If you cannot find one, consider starting your own podcast. My guest on this podcast, Andrew Allemann, shares many benefits about podcasting. Most important is that, as a guest you gain exposure to a new audience. You also achieve credibility as an expert. Even if you are an employee working for a small business or a large corporation, being a guest will help you to build your reputation. If you are a podcast host, you can gain access to many more people, even community or industry leaders. Andrew can help. He is an expert in podcasting. He helps other experts to become recognized authorities in their fields and shows them how to spread important industry news and information online. Andrew created the website, PodcastGuests.com, to connect podcasters with guests for their shows. Over 20,000 people use his service to both find guests for podcasts and for experts to get booked on podcasts. Some of the

In this special COVID-19 themed caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Debra Hallisey. After her dad passed in 2015, Deb became the primary caregiver for her mom who is diabetic, legally blind, and has mobility issues. In this show we discuss how her brother is able to help her from 12 hours away, how she is able to stay informed about the pandemic without getting derailed, her creativity to secure the necessary supplies that are in high demand, and how she manages and sets expectations with her mom and her mom's professional caregivers during these uncertain times.

Take care of yourself first. That has always been my message to you. I care for you. Take care of yourself so that you can take good care of your loved one. But there is more. Some day you will no longer need to be a caregiver. Are you prepared for that reality? On this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers, my guest Chris MacLellan (“The Bow Tie Guy”) and I talk about adjusting to life after caregiving. Chris lost his partner, Richard, in 2015. As you know, I lost both of my parents in the last two years. The transition is difficult. Chris transferred his grief into a role as a spokesperson and advocate for other caregivers. He is using his podcast, “Healing Ties”, and his Whole Care Network (https://www.thewholecarenetwork.com/), which brings together other caregiver advocates, to share advice, resources and encouragement to you and all caregivers. Listen as we talk about how all the tips we share with you for taking care of yourself will also help you after your role as a caregiver is over. Taking ti

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Amy Neu shares how she helps older adults and their support network decide if driving remains remains a safe option. Learn about proven strategies to consider using and/or when it's time to bring in a licensed professional to help. Driving is often perceived as one of the last ways we can remain independent. Fortunately, ride share and other options are viable and affordable solutions that put that fear to rest.

Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, Leadership Opportunities: No Sweat The research doesn’t lie. •Speaking Opportunities are Business Opportunities. •Speaking Opportunities are Career Opportunities. •Speaking Opportunities are Leadership Opportunities. If you want to grow your business or advance your career, you must be able to give clear, concise and consistent presentations. The people who take and make those Speaking Opportunities, and do it well, grow the perception they are Experts. We like to work with Experts. My guest on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS can help you to with NO SWEAT PUBLIC SPEAKING. Fred Miller is a speaker, international coach, and author. Businesses, Individuals, and organizations hire Fred because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, and Presentation Skills. I love Fred Miller’s brand name: NO SWEAT PUBLIC SPEAKING: taking the fear out of talking in front of a group, and speaking more confidently and effectively. Som

My conversation with Judy Cornish, elder and disability law attorney, speaker and founder of The DAWN Method, a strength based care approach to dementia. Focus on what is left, not what is lost.

Are you stuck in a “job”, under-appreciated and under-employed? That is the unfortunate situation that many veterans find when they leave military service. My guest on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS is changing that, with coaching and life-long support that allows veterans to transition into life-changing careers. You also can apply her lessons to help you to become more successful. Michele McManamon is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Operation New Uniform (ONU), a non-profit organization that prepares veterans to wear a “new uniform” in the civilian corporate world, and supports them in their pursuit of their professional goals. ONU boasts a 97% success rate among the students who completed the program. To learn more, visit their web site, https://onuvets.org/ . Some of the important advice that Michele shares in this podcast includes: How can you ADD VALUE? •Relate to your audience as adults, equals; use first names over titles •When communicating, “It’s Not Abou

In this special COVID-19 themed caregiver spotlight episode, meet healthcare worker and family caregiver Jessica Sima. Jessica helps care for her mom with end stage liver disease and diabetes and is the guardian for her brother with developmental disabilities. Jessica's mom recently fell and is recovering in a skilled nursing facility and her brother resides in an Illinois state-operated developmental center. Jessica shares how she made the tough decision between bringing mom home or keeping her in the skilled nursing facility. She also shares her criteria to select a nursing facility, how she is communicating with her isolated family members, and how she is managing expectations with each facility regarding her family member's care.

You are not alone. I know the stress can be overwhelming. You have more demands as a caregiver while doing your part to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an uncertain time. We feel forced into isolation. There is HOPE. I want to help you learn activities that will help you, and resources to support you. In this podcast of TOULA’S TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS, I talk with two authorities on caregiving and dealing with stress. They also have the resources to help you. Dr. Christine Caufield is CEO of LSF Health Systems and Executive Vice President, Lutheran Services Florida at Lutheran Services Florida. Terri Barton CEO Aging True, Jacksonville FL which provide seniors in Duval and Clay Counties, Florida, with the care and assistance they need to live independently. Chris and Terri reminded us of several crucial resources for you: •Aging True’s Telehealth Mental Health Counseling Program is available by calling 904.807.1243 (You Need To Talk To People) •Lutheran Services Florida a “24/7 Access To Care” Line av

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Amy Neu shares how she helps older adults adjust to moving to a senior living community. Learn about proven strategies to consider using and/or when it's time to bring in a licensed professional to help. A move to senior living can just was needed to bring the joy for life back.

This episode features a February 27, 2019 talk by Matt Estrade at the annual caregiver conference for Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area regarding Benefits of Religion and Spirituality For Families Experiencing Dementia. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/Ep_32_ASCA

What is the most important characteristic of a good leader? My guest on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS says Listening is first. Active listening helps you to understand what your audience needs. As she says, “Know Your Audience” so that you can “Add Value.” Trina Martin is a motivational speaker and leadership development consultant (and a Naval Officer with 30 years of service) who helps military veterans to advance careers, and helps their corporate employers to grow their businesses. Trina explains that, for military veterans transitioning into the civilian corporate world, communications is everything for success. Each corporation, each division may be different. Veteran leaders must know who they are dealing with and how to get them to produce or take action. In this podcast, Trina says that her first task with her veteran clients is to help them to understand who they are, so that they can be confident, happy in themselves. Some of the important advice that Trina