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Happiness Revisited

4/24/2015

A few weeks ago I wrote about the importance of being happy. The kind of happy that comes from within. I was watching the Steve Harvey show the other day and he had a guest on by the name of Bishop T.D. Jakes. I almost turned the show off but as I was getting ready to switch to Netflix, I heard Steve ask him if he had any tips on being happy. His reply was worth the price of admission. I have his 6 tips listed below as well as a link to the YouTube segment of this show. Trust me you are going to want to hear everything this man says in between the tips.

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Talent or Confidence— Which Would You Choose?

4/13/2015

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Henry Ford once said “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” I have seen many people with lots of talent but no confidence go places in this world while other people with far less talent skyrocket to fame and fortune. Nine times out of ten the differentiating factors are confidence and persistence, which go hand in hand. When someone is confident they stay focused on the prize.

All confidence is not created equal. Insecure people will often put on a mask of confidence that projects itself in an entirely different fashion. This mask cannot be maintained for long before someone is able to pierce the veil of illusion. Genuinely confident people inspire others with their confidence and make things happen.

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Humor Isn’t Always a Laughing Matter

4/3/2015

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Last week we spoke about happiness. I believe that in order to be happy you must be able to see the humor in life. This week I would like to touch on humor because all humor is not created equal.

One of the questions we get asked a lot at The Presentation Pros is: when is it appropriate to use humor in a presentation, or should it be used at all? Humor when use appropriately is a wonderful way to build rapport, ease tension, diffuse a hostile question and emphasize a key point. Because people love humor it can help your audience stay focused on your message. Studies show that when humor is used to convey a message the audience retains the information longer. Having said this, there is a big difference in adding humor and telling jokes. The wrong kind of humor can take your presentation south in a hurry and really decrease your credibility.

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Deborah Darling

Deborah Darling is a professional development coach, trainer and an internationally acclaimed best selling author and speaker. She is an expert in the fields of personal image, self-esteem, personal growth and development. She is the author of five books, including Upsize Woman in a Downsize World™, the international best seller Dress to Look Your Best: Fashion Secrets the Experts Don't Share and her new book PRESENT: 7 Keys to a Powerful, Persuasive Presentation. She conducts powerful, provocative workshops on all aspects of communication and personal growth and transformation. She has trained for many Fortune 500 companies in all aspects of communication and empowers her clients with the skill sets to deliver their messages with power and persuasion.
From 1997-2002 she was the national spokesperson for the largest retailer of women's plus size fashions in the world. In addition, she's been an on-camera and voice over personality for some of America's best known companies, and has appeared on numerous radio and television shows, including Hard Copy, The Richard Simmons Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Debbie is a facilitator for both Jack Canfield's self-esteem seminars and Dr. Teri Mahaney's Change Your Mind program.

The workshops she conducts give her the opportunity to use her skills in helping her clients identify their greatest strengths and provide them with tools to achieve their full potential. She loves to help people find their voice and gain an open, confident credible presence. Debbie's ability to recognize and build on others' fundamental strengths provides immediate results for her clients. She looks forward to working with you to achieve your goals.