library technicians, Harry Potter, branding, workplace, speech writing

I am still recovering from programming convention. It was a huge challenge, but worth it, if only for seeing the enjoyment people got out of the sessions and events. It's nice to be back home and blogging with some consistency again.

Here's the latest ...

Macquarie Uni in Australia is hosting very practical PD for Library technicians. Wish I lived closer!! http://liblogger.wordpress.com/2007/07/30/professional-development-for-technicians-australia/

Classsroom Activities for Harry Potter http://liblogger.wordpress.com/2007/07/30/professional-development-for-technicians-australia/


You will have missed this excellent teleseminar on branding, I would think, but it will be worth getting the mp3 http://pivotalpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2007/07/30/branding-phd-the-secret-to-becoming-the-top-of-mind-expert-on-your-topic-so-prospects-media-and-publishers-call-you/

and is it really possible? 20 ways to build a kinder workplace http://pivotalpersonalbest.wordpress.com/2007/07/31/civility-at-work-20-ways-to-build-a-kinder-workplace/

Finally, the latest free set of tips is now available ....
How to build a foundation for writing your speech. Get them now!

Harry Potter, Voice, Public Speaking, Teachers, Water

Hello,

I am back from convention hence the long period without posting. It has been incredibly hectic, but also incredibly rewarding. I've just finished posting the first of the photos on the blog

Blogging today has included

Taking care of your voice for public speaking at http://pivotalpublicspeaking.blogspot.com/2007/07/your-voice-is-your-most-essential-tool.html

A teacher's resource on the Murray Darling Bain in Australia - the major source of Australia's water. http://ednewsbytes.blogspot.com/2007/07/welcome-to-basin-kids.html

and The Golden rules of Public Speaking http://pivotalpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2007/07/27/the-golden-rules-of-public-speaking/

And ... the latest video uploaded to the website is this one.

Harry Potter Frenzy

June 21

Posted a new Thought for the Day
.
"Only in quiet waters things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world."
-- Hans Margolius
http://www.consultpivotal.com/thought.htm


“How we set up a non-profit by the seat of our pants”
Great ideas on using Web 2.0 to establish a non-profit organisation.

the latest Pivotal personal Best ezine has gone out. You can read it online and subscribe from the same page, or send me an email right now.

Interesting ...
People who experience emotional ambivalence – simultaneously feeling positive and negative emotions – are more creative than those who feel just happy or sad, or lack emotion at all, according to a new study.
Read on ...

I've updated the pages of lesson plans and resources for teachers. The list of pages updated is here.

June 10th

Why does this fill me with unease?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070524/ts_afp/healthsciencecanada;_ylt=AmXKT6hZYnCydh42azabBOYPLBIF

choose your summer reading with this list (or if you are entering winter, as I am - something to curl up with on a cold day!)


I've discovered a new slant on public speaking ... The "
Message in a Bottle Factor" ..

and on the subject of public speaking ... Ensure you lay strong foundations for your speeches and presentations.

For the teachers:

Enterprising Australians provides free DVDs, teaching resources and support for schools in Victoria and Queensland.
http://ednewsbytes.blogspot.com/2007/06/enterprising-australians.html

and discover Frank Zappa's relationship with the American Library Association
http://liblogger.wordpress.com/2007/06/10/frank-zappas-relationship-with-the-ala/

An excellent memory system
http://pivotalpersonalbest.wordpress.com/2007/06/10/memory-system/

and an article on time management'

The Power Of Time Management Training
The goal of time management is to use your time more wisely. As you become more proficient with time management, you will be able to accomplish daily tasks with ease and you will feel better about yourself. The problem usually arises, not because you have too much to do, but rather, because of the way you manage your time. In today’s world, there are a lot of distractions out there that allow you to divert your attention to things that are more fun to do.