Can we really have it all?

Guest: Carol Evans, CEO Working Mother Media and author of This Is How We Do It: The Working Mothers' Manifesto

What does it mean to "have it all" and is it really possible? Lisa says "yes, you can have it all, but make no mistake; it does mean making some personal and professional sacrifices." Plenty professionals do it everyday. During this episode Lisa and featured guest Carol Evans, CEO Working Mother Media and author of This Is How We Do It: The Working Mothers' Manifesto, will discuss just how women (men too) are doing it.

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What is your image communicating to others?

Guest: Susan Fignar, President Pur-Sue Inc. and nationally recognized expert on image development

Have you ever wondered just what your image is communicating to others? Do you struggle with knowing what’s appropriate for "business causal?" In this episode Lisa and featured guest Susan Fignar, President Pur-Sue Inc. and nationally recognized expert on image development will discuss how professionals can improve their image to enhance their professional and personal success. Listeners will learn tips on how to make a powerful and lasting first impression whether on a job interview, a date or at a business or social event. If you want to reach new levels of personal and professional excellence be sure to tune in!

Learn more about Pur-Sue Inc.    Susan Fignar

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Are you a multi-tasking pro or slave?

Guest: Dr. Mark Ligorski, Medical Director of North Court Psychotherapy Center and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology at New York Medical College

Do you find you find yourself multi-tasking constantly? Are you a pro at doing email, talking on the phone and reviewing your child's homework at the same time? Think you've mastered multi-taking? Think again. In this episode Lisa and featured guest Dr. Mark Ligorski, will discuss when multi-tasking is effective, when it's detrimental, the psychological impact that constant multi-taking has on professionals and the role that technology has played in the multi-tasking phenomenon.

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The Secrets of Follow Up: How to Re-Connect and Stay In Touch… When You Don't Have Time To Network

Guest: Lynne Waymon, CEO of Contacts Count, the premier nationwide Business and Professional Networking Training Company and co-author of Make Your Contacts Count (AMACOM, New York)

So you meet a lot of people, but then what? You can't just call and say, "Remember me?" How do you turn a one-time meeting into a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship? How do you show your character and competence so people want to get to know you? Learn the secrets of strategic and efficient follow-up from, Lynne Waymon, nationally known expert. Great for professionals from all walks of life, job seekers, career changers, sales professionals, anyone who depends on the give and take of networking to get things done.

Learn more about Contacts Count: www.ContactsCount.com and www.FireProofyourCareer.com. Learn more about Lynne Waymon.

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Common Financial Mistakes Individuals Make

Guest: Elizabeth Paige, Financial Advisor Merrill Lynch Global Private Client Group

Financial challenges can be a great source of stress that affect us personally and professionally. Statistics show that half of all marriages end in divorce —with the majority of these citing 'money problems' as the number-one factor in the breakup. How financially savvy are you? Do you ever wonder if you're making the best use of your money? Is your money working for you or are you working for it? Elizabeth Paige, financial advisor Merrill Lynch, will share the common financial mistakes that individuals make and how to avoid them. She'll discuss how and why women and men make financial decisions very differently. If you're ready to learn some great tips for smart financial planning and reduce the stress of financial worries, this is an investment you won't want to miss out on. Make the choice and tune in with Lisa and Elizabeth!

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Managing Professional and Personal Transitions

Guest: Jylla Moore Foster, CEO Crystal Stairs, Inc. and award-winning author of Due North! Strengthen Your Leaderships Assets

Life and work are full of changes. How we manage those changes or transitions can be the difference between success and failure in our work life equation. Transitions can range from a job or career change, empty nesting, retirement, a relationship change (marriage, divorce, single, widowed) or a life change such as suddenly having to care for an elderly family member or the birth of a new child. Jylla Moore Foster, CEO of Crystal Stairs, Inc and award winning author of Due North! Strengthen Your Leaderships Assets, will discuss the process of effectively dealing with transition. If you know you’re in transition, you won’t want to miss this episode. If you’re unsure if you’re in transition, you’ll definitely want to tune in. Get ready to start managing your professional and personal transitions versus letting them manage you. Join Lisa and Jylla and get on the right road for your transitional journey!

Learn more about Crystal Stairs, Inc and Jylla Moore Foster.

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Could you be a Hostage at Work without knowing it?

Guest: Dr. George Kohlrieser, author of Hostage at the Table (Jossey-Bass, July 2006), and psychologist, hostage negotiator and international consultant.

Do you ever feel powerless with your boss, employees, colleagues, or in your personal relationships? If so, you may very well be a metaphorical hostage if not a real one. George Kohlrieser, hostage negotiator and author of Hostage at the Table will discuss proven techniques and psychological insights used in hostage negotiation that can be applied successfully to any personal or business relationship. He will share why much of what we learn about conflict and conflict management primarily in our families, at school, and through the media, isn’t very effective and actually can make things worse. If you’re ready to find the key to setting yourself free, tune in with Lisa and George for this powerful discussion.

To learn more about George Kohlrieser and his book, Hostage at the Table.

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How to tame the lions in your work and life

Guest: Steven Katz, author of Lion Taming – Working Successfully with Leaders, Bosses and Other Tough Customers

Working for a difficult boss or handling a tough customer can cause us much stress and disrupt our life/work equation. If you’ve ever struggled with the best way to handle these situations, you might be surprised to learn that the same techniques that lion tamers use when working with those big furious animals can be applied when working with difficult human beings. Steven Katz, author of Lion Taming ­ Working Successfully with Leaders, Bosses and Other Tough Customers will join Lisa on this episode and discuss how to tame the “lions” in your work and in your life. You will definitely want to tune in so you can learn how to get the toughest “lions” to soften their roar!

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Could Middle School and Instant Messaging Be A Recipe for Disaster?

Guest: John Halligan spearheaded bullying and suicide prevention laws in Vermont and raised national awareness about cyber bullying through I-Safe America in memory of his 13 year old son, Ryan.

So you’re proud that your middle school age child is tech savvy just like you! But, have we lost our parental minds with the allure of convenience technology provides in the hands of our children? Does a typical twelve year old really possess the communication and decision making skills necessary to use instant messaging and other forms of electronic communications safely and appropriately? Are we paying enough attention to their cyberspace whereabouts, relationships and behavior? John will share his discoveries made too late about the pitfalls of technology in the hands of a middle school age child not adequately educated and monitored. If you think you have all the safety bases covered, John thought so too. Even if you don’t have children you won’t want to miss this episode.

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The Ultimate Secret To Happiness

Guest: Dr. R. Winn Henderson, #1 national best selling author and internet talk show host of “Share Your Mission."

Each of us has a purpose for our creation, a destiny if you will. And to be truly happy and successful in life, one needs to discover their purpose and pursue it. There is no greater way to achieve a fulfilling life/work equation than when you discover your passion and begin to live your purpose. Yet, most people struggle with how to find their passion or their purpose or mission in life.  You won’t want to miss this episode as Dr. R. Winn Henderson talks to Lisa and explains just how you discover your mission and the ultimate secret to happiness.

Learn more about Dr. Henderson and receive one of the doctor's books for free when you visit the site.

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Forget Balance!: Discover Your BestStress Zone

Guest: Carol Jack Scott, MD, MSEd, FACEP, Former Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. President StressReliefCoach.com and author of Discover Your BestStress Zone: a Health and Wellness Guide for Women (John Wiley and Sons Publishers to be released in 2007)

We’re all stressed! Whether it’s because of challenges of a fast paced and fiercely competitive work environment, job security, the threat of local and global terrorism, being single or partnered, losses, caretaking, jugging diverse demands, expectations of others, politics on the job, harassment, divorce or just the daily hassles. Stress is at epidemic proportions—and it is not a coincidence that heart disease is also — the number one killer of men and women in the US. Dr. Scott will share a powerful alternative way to think about stress — the BestStress Zone! The human body is equipped to handle a certain amount of stress. But when it’s forced to experience multiple "hits" of stress in rapid succession over a short period of time or when we're always ‘on’, the human body & mind ‘crashes’, much like a computer. Dr. Scott’s prescription helps listeners learn how to respond instead of react to demands and challenges in your life. If you don’t want to end up as a patient in your local emergency room, get your questions down and tune in...the doctor will be in for a visit with Lisa and you won't want to miss it!

To learn more about Dr. Carol J. Scott
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Worker, Father, Husband: Do Dads Struggle with Having It All?

Guest: Armin Brott, Best Selling Author of The Expectant Father 

It’s common to hear about the challenges that women face as they try to have it all. But rarely do we hear about the struggles that men face. Work/life is not just a woman issue. In fact, many men face challenges in trying to get their work/life equation in check. In this episode, Armin Brott, best selling author of The Expectant Father, will join Lisa and discuss the work-family concerns of today’s fathers. Armin will share strategies to be more effective at home and work, and the benefits to employers, men, and their families of helping dads find better balance. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain some new perspectives…tune in!

To learn more about Armin Brott: www.mrdad.com     www.fathersatwork.com

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Turning Life's Tragedies into Business Success

Guest: Alesandra Rain, Author of Deeds of Trust and Co-Founder of Label Me Sane

Has life dealt you a bowl of cherries?  Have you endured unspeakable tragedies?  Nothing can upset our work/life equation more than being hit with an unexpected tragedy. Have you ever wondered if there's a way to turn your heartache into a mission to help others? Alesandra Rain did.  Rain was conned by her husband, physically abused, left destitute, poisoned daily by him, medically misdiagnosed and nearly died from withdrawals when she tried to come off of the cocktail of prescription drugs. She says it was all worth it because she now can keep others from having to go through pain she suffered. The author of Deeds of Trust will talk about her company, Label Me Sane, and how it's helping people hooked on prescription drugs regain their lives. Be sure to tune in to hear her amazing story.

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