Archives for the 'professional development' Category
Preparing to Attend an Online Conference [Productivity @ Home]
On Wednesdays, I share my thoughts on Learning and Professional Development.
I’m going to a conference for the next six days. I will network with other writers, have the opportunity to "pitch" to agents, attend workshops taught by top authors, and learn the basics of contract basics…and I won’t leave the comfort of my own home. [...]
Resolved, Part III - Learning and Professional Development [Productivity @ Home]
This week, I will be writing on the topic of New Year’s Resolutions, looking at my resolution subsets each day for my usual daily topics. Today, I discuss resolutions related to Learning and Professional Development.
Today, I took my first baby steps towards learning to hand-knit a sock. As of tonight, I have approximate one [...]
Benefits of Online Video Training [Productivity @ Home]
Today’s guest post is by Dominick Marziliano. Every Wednesday, Productivity @ Home looks at the topic of Learning and Professional Development.
It’s a known fact that learning from a live person produces a better understanding of the information that is being presented, as apposed to reading the material. This presents a problem of restricting the information [...]
Now Learn More - Why It Is Necessary To Keep Your Desire To Learn [Productivity @ Home]
Today’s guest post is by Deanna Mascle. Every Wednesday, Productivity @ Home looks at the topic of Learning and Professional Development.
Necessary reasons to keep your desire to learn. Have you ever weighed upon how necessary learning is to your life in terms of your ability to not only survive but also to thrive both professionally [...]
Learning for Dummies [Productivity @ Home]
Every Wednesday, I share my thoughts on Learning and Professional Development.
This morning, I was interviewing a guest for my podcast via Skype. Given the fact that I’ve had a few calls dropped midstream with Skype, I always go through a "schtick" with my guests before we start the interview, informing them what to do if [...]
Retreat via Blog [Productivity @ Home]
Every Wednesday, I share my thoughts on Learning and Professional Development.
I am having a crazy week. The death of a close friend, a major "situation" at my son’s high school and a heavier than average workload have combined to leave me feeling drained and overwhelmed. I would love nothing more than to take a day [...]
Getting Things Done After a Conference [Productivity @ Home]
Every Monday, I share my thoughts on Working @ Home.
I’m home from my weekend excursion to Ontario for the Podcast and New Media Expo. The conference was a perfect blend of networking, learning and socializing. Returning home has also presented me with a perfect opportunity to employ some tried and true GTD strategies. Taking three [...]
Getting the Most out of Your Conference Experience [Productivity @ Home]
Every Wednesday, I share my thoughts on Learning and Professional Development.
My children may think I’m the geekiest Mom around, but I just received confirmation this morning that I’m perhaps a distant second place in the geek category. My own geeky quotient has risen greatly this week since I’m anxiously awaiting my trip down to [...]
Spending Time in the Company of a Mentor [Productivity @ Home]
Every Wednesday, I share my thoughts on Learning and Professional Development.
This week, on Monday, my mother and I took a road trip retreat to visit with one of my favorite people in the world. My childhood pastor, Msgr. Michael Collins, is an Irish priest who lives in the seaside community of Seal Beach, California. [...]
You Give Yourself Your Own Grade in Life [Productivity @ Home]
Every Wednesday, I share my thoughts on Learning and Professional Development.
I just returned from attending "Back to School Night" at my son’s high school. We parents strode from room to room according to our children’s schedules, meeting teachers and listening to mini lectures about their goals for our students’ education this year. My son has [...]