The one thing success and Cerberus have in common is that they both have 3 heads.

That’s right. Much like the 3-headed devil-hound who guards the gates to the underworld, success depends upon 3 things and luckily they all start with you.

Firstly, you’ve got to look good. It’s unfortunate, but human beings are social and proud creatures. This means that we like to be around others, and we like to be around others who look as good as us. The better you present yourself, the better you can leverage that image into cold, hard, cash.

Secondly, you need to sound great. Great public speaking (and your ghost-blogs FYI) are nothing more than the perpetuation of clear, cohesive, and consistent communication. Ideas which are complimentary to the image you’ve worked so hard to create. Without a clear and consistent message, you will confuse your audience and confused minds don’t buy!

Thirdly, you need to get out of your own way. This means letting go of old habits, and doing something you’ve never done before to have something you’ve never had before (much love to Suzanne Evans for putting this phrase together!) The climb to the top is a lot easier without the current baggage you are lugging around, and to get rid of it you need a strategy, a system, and a fool-proof plan.

So how do you do this?

You register here: http://360businessbuilder.eventbrite.com/?ebtv=C for the 360 Business Builder presented in part by yours truly!

If you are:

A woman entrepreneur
Spinning your wheels
Stuck in a rut
In need of support
In need of advice
In need of a change
Expanding your network
Feeling alone
Working without a plan,

This seminar is for you! Bring a friend for free, and enjoy a seminar packed to the limit with useful, practical and actionable steps to get back on track.

1 day. 3 speakers. Limitless connections. All you have to do is register: http://360businessbuilder.eventbrite.com/?ebtv=C

Lean into that courageous streak you’ve got, and I’ll see you at Granite Ridge Golf Course on May 31st at 9am!

Annelies

Mississauga networking group is inviting Mississauga-based business owners and solo professionals to join us in building a business networking group. If you have experience with other local groups, forget all about it because we’re different! Read on.

No Annual Membership Fees
While other groups charge up to $500 or more every year.
Members will be required to pay a small annual contribution toward covering the cost of hosting, domain registration and maintenance of the group’s blog site.

Strong Online Presence
While other organizations have fancy corporate websites, which promote the organizations, but not individual groups and/or members, we have our own blog site, and each member can add articles and other content to promote and drive traffic to their own web sites or blogs.

Exclusive and Non-exclusive Categories
Each individual member controls the exclusivity of their category, not some corporation…

If this is something you might be interested in, come out and meet us, the only cost is $10 for food and drinks ($15 for visitors).

We meet every other Friday at Turtle Jack’s, 980 Southdown Road, Mississauga, 905-822-1998.

Please take a look at our Members Directory to see if your business category is open. If your business category is open, or you know somebody who is looking to join a group, please come to our next meeting.

Please share the link to our home page: http://MississaugaNetworking.com

Interior Decorator
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The Mississauga Networking along with,
Jackie Connolly Founder & Interior Decorator is Hosting…

An open networking event: Everyone is welcome members and non- members.
Come out to our evening Mix, Mingle and network.

Great opportunity to meet potential clients and referral partners while enjoying the evening atmosphere.

When: Thursday May 24th

Staring Time: 5:00-7:00 PM

Were: Turtle Jack’s Restaurant
980 Southdown Road, Mississauga

Fees includes admission and appetizers per person, cash bar

Cost: $20 in advance, online or through Donna Smith
At the door (if available) $25

Click Link below
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3266314635/autohome?ebtv=C

Please RSVP and for tickets regarding this event contact my event planner : Donna Smith from Duncam Services at dsmith@eventplanning4u.ca

“REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY…DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE”

The Mississauga Networking group believes in the success of each member and we work tirelessly
to ensure that we leave no member behind.

Interior Decorator
T: 905.271.4224 F:905.919.0363
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One in three North Americans have metabolic syndrome X, yet most don’t know they do. Many of the diseases we normally associate with aging – weight gain, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and loss of mental clarity – are in many cases the result of the ever- epidemic known as metabolic Syndrome X.

“Don’t worry” you’re told, “Just watch what you eat and try to lose those few extra pounds — your cholesterol and blood pressure are starting to creep up.” As you leave your doctor’s office you feel quite satisfied that all is well for someone in his mid 40’s. After all, you’re getting older now maybe you won’t have that second piece of pie tonight after your pasta dinner.

What you’re not told is that a cluster of conditions is threatening to derail your health in the not too distant future. The conditions are collectively known as metabolic syndrome X, and include abnormal levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, being overweight, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance. At the heart of metabolic syndrome X is insulin resistance- the inability of the body to properly metabolize glucose (sugars) and an increased amount of insulin in the blood . The result is a condition that wreaks havoc throughout the body, causing many of the degenerative diseases we now have come to associate with aging.

Metabolic Syndrome X is best described as a lifestyle condition resulting from the typical western diet. Today in North America and Europe the typical individual eats a lot of simple carbohydrates (sugars), plenty of saturated and trans fats, receives little nutrient dense, quality nutrition from food, and is physically inactive. After about thirty years of putting the body through this type of stress, the body goes through system overload and it begins to fail.

In the case of metabolic syndrome X, cells begin to resist the uptake of sugar causing energy shortages and high levels of insulin in the blood. It is the insulin resistance and sugar intolerance that basically set the stage for all the other health problems that are part of metabolic syndrome X – weight problems, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high triglycerides and cholesterol, and the rapid advance of aging. Since metabolic syndrome X is a lifestyle condition, reducing the risk and eliminating metabolic syndrome X requires some lifestyle changes.

Metabolic syndrome X can explain why you feel lousy today- being tired and fuzzy minded. It can also make you age faster than normal, setting the stage for catastrophic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, cancer and many other diseases.

To learn more about what you can do to get your health back on track, call and set up a consultation. A personalized program will always yield the best results for you!

Yours IN Health

Charmain Green
R.H.N, R.N.C.P, C.C.Ir.
gethealthinbalance.com
905-278-5896

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May 4th, 2012

I wrote on Monday that I was going to keep my mouth shut and listen more than I spoke this week.

It was hard.

When you’re a speech coach and you make your living instructing how to communicate effectively, it’s next to impossible to stay quiet. Additionally, when you are as verbose and infuriated by colloquial speak as I am, it’s even harder. There were some times when I would be speaking and a little voice inside said “Yes, everyone gets it Annelies, stop talking now” but on the whole it was a great exercise, definitely not for the faint of ego.

It’s funny how some themes emerge when you become aware of your conversations. On 3 separate occasions, I heard people discuss how desperately they wanted financial management to be taught in schools. We teach physical fitness, why not financial? (Another talk for another day.)

The greatest reward I got from this exercise was watching the faces of my friends and colleagues as they realized they were being heard. When they realized that the thoughts they had inside were being validated with voice, the look of relief and exhilaration in their eyes was absolutely beautiful.

Wishing you a weekend’s worth of courage,

Annelies

DunCam’s Top 10 Reasons to Hire an Event Planner
You’ve seen imitations everywhere, but don’t be fooled by semi-pro planners. This is the original, tried-and-true Top 10 list developed from years of proven experience that will show you why an event planner is absolutely essential.
Once a month we’ll unveil a new reason to hire a planner with it’s own unique case study. So with no further ado, here is DunCam’s Reason Number 10 for hiring an event planner:
10. Hiring a planner helps you establish a budget!
Sure it sounds like a drag, but establishing a budget is the first step to ensuring your event is a success. Planning a party, seminar or conference on your own can be overwhelming, and a professional will help you break down the details until everything is clear and detailed.
Don’t forget about the savings! A professional event planner knows the event industry and can get you the discounts, deals and packages that can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Whether it’s $200 or $20,000, a professional event planner knows how to gauge the expenses for your event and can present you with ideas and opportunities you might not have access to.
Check back soon for the case study!

Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons we have in Canada even though it’s very short. Now is the time to add a touch of spring and summer to your home décor.

Here are a few simple ideas to turn your home to beautiful fresh spring, show place with some… wow factors for your home décor in very little time.

Out side curb appeal: Spring and summer wreath, also large side urn pots sets the tone for a welcoming home feeling. This time of year you can plant real flowers, but if you are away a lot over the summer up to the cottage there is nothing wrong with having artificial floral arrangement done….I sure love that, this way it always looks great, with out having to water them.
This is also a very good tip when selling your home as well.
Save the headache of trying to make them your self I can custom make them for you with your colour scream and your personality in mind. This will add spring and summer beauty to your front door quickly. If you only add one new piece of the season décor, this would be the one to invest in for the most impact.
Hanging wreath has nerve been easier with the new inexpensive wreath hangers available.

Front hall and entrance: In the Feng Shui practice the entrance of your home is one of the most importance rooms, so why not do it up right and bring in the good luck by changing up your front entrance.
For a super fast way to set the stage to the season is decorate your front hall.
It doesn’t have to be elaborate. A simple display of what is in season will work very nicely.

Mantle: Another easy way to change the season by adding a touch of new décor is to accent the fireplace. Most homes the fireplace is decorated for the Christmas holidays, why not change it with the season four times a year. Mantles are the perfect focal point to decorate for the season. Change the candles to spring and summer colours still keeping your décor in mind.
Add a spring and summer flower arrestment with perhaps some seashell and beautiful rocks, and why not change up the artwork or mirror while your at it, get it that fresh new spring feeling.
Just by adding a few items this will give a new theme to any room.

To get in the season mood underway, these simple projects can be completed in less than one afternoon. No matter how busy you are there is no reason why you should not enjoy bringing in the new season to your home.

Interior Decorator
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According to the International Food Information Council, “Functional Foods” are foods or dietary components that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition. These may include nutrient-fortified or enhanced foods and beverages, dietary supplements, fruit or vegetable components being added to a food, or key elements of several types of foods being extracted and then combined.

Of all the different types of functional foods on the market, many are offered as beverages. It seems like everywhere you turn, there are smoothies with a variety of different protein options, vitamin infused waters, and a huge assortment of juices and concentrates bragging about their high antioxidant levels. It is this last group that is of most importance. As antioxidants are the anti-agers of the nutrient world, working to protect your body from free radical damage. Every time you eat, breathe, or move your body uses fuel created from the food you eat to produce energy, but just as a car using gas to produce energy releases harmful by-products like exhaust, so, too, does your own body’s energy producing efforts produce dangerous free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive forms of oxygen that are missing an electron. When they come into contact with normal molecules, they try to steal an electron, damaging the healthy cell and its DNA. In fact, some estimates show that every cell in your body takes 10,000 hits to its DNA daily!

It has been proven that free radical damage is a risk factor of many chronic diseases including heart disease, eye degeneration, memory loss, damage from UV light, and cancer. Antioxidants gobble up as many free radicals as they can and deactivate them, preventing them from doing damage.

If we ate the way we were meant to, consuming fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grains, fresh naturally raised poultry, meat and seafood, instead of fast and convenient foods, we wouldn’t need “special” foods. And if our farming practices weren’t so destructive, we wouldn’t need to replace the nutrients we stripped away in the first place. Unfortunately though, this is the reality.

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Who Pays the Price for Life Insurance?

 A lot of people think life insurance is paid for only with money. But they are wrong.

  Life insurance is paid for with dreams

A young man or young woman, burdened down too soon with the responsibilities of a home, can tell you about that. A young man or woman who once intended to have no more cares than are found in a college classroom or a campus dormitory – now faced with the problem of supporting a mother and younger brothers and sisters on a salary that will stretch only so far. It‟s life insurance that young person is buying when he pays the rent and buys groceries. And his dreams are sacrificed to make the purchase.