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october contents FEATURE ARTICLES:5 Crimes of Conversation. Is your speech sabotaging your career?

6 Do you ever feel stuck in a rut? Want something di�erent, but don’t know what.

8 Make the most of midlfe. Do not make any major changes.

9-10 Exercise for Stress Relief. Trigger your body’s relaxation response.

14 Business vision being neglected? It’s a picture of your company.

18 Guaranteeing Career Success. It helps to have a plan.

19 Make Them Trust You. Body language should help, not hurt.

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Crimes of Conversation: How Your Speech Is Sabotaging Your CareerCould you be putting your foot in your mouth without even knowing it?Imagine you’re applying for a new job - your dream job, the job you’ve waited for your whole life - and the company calls you in for an interview with the boss. It’s the �nal step in the hiring process, and it’s down to you and one other candidate. You’re nervous, of course, but your resume is exceptional, and you’ve done your homework to prepare for the meeting. When it’s over, you feel pretty good about your chances. Maybe you even start picking out photos to hang on the wall of your new o�ce. But two days later, you get a call from human resources saying they’re sorry but they’ve �lled the position and they wish you well in your future endeavors.

So what went wrong?

Maybe a lot of things - things you didn’t even realize you were doing. Women often unintentionally sabotage themselves in their personal and professional lives by adopting certain bad speech habits that make them seem less competent than they are. We’re all guilty of at least one of these mistakes from time to time. The key is being able to recognize them so you can work to �x them.

Here are the four biggest speech snafus women commit:

Discounting what you say before - or after - you say it. Unfortunately in our culture, when women speak really powerfully and without any apologies, sometimes it makes us come across as less likeable. As a result, we tend to add disclaimers to our thoughts and feelings: “I’m really not an expert in this, but…” or “I’m just thinking o� the top of my head right now, but…” These pre-emptive apologies are unnecessary - and worse than that, they’re counterproductive.

Playing down your opinion or idea before you voice it makes other people less likely to take it seriously, no matter how intelligent or well-reasoned it may be. You can’t tell someone up front that what you have to say isn’t worth hearing and then expect them to listen. You have to be - or at least sound - self-assured, and that means not diminishing your contribution to a conversation. It also means not asking after the fact if what you’ve said makes sense.

Overusing “just.” Women too frequently insert this word into their conversations; “I just think,” “I’m just concerned that,” “I just have a few more questions,” etc. In some ways, the “just” e�ect is similar to the disclaimer e�ect - it undermines whatever follows. “It sounds almost like you’re not deserving of the time, the moment, the thought, like it’s not of value. So, drop the ‘justs’! It’s such a little thing, but it makes a huge impact…

Turning your statements into questions. When you raise your pitch at the end of a sentence as if you’re asking rather than telling someone what you think. It’s called Uptalk, and it isn’t just a female phenomenon- linguists have been studying the trend in both sexes for decades - but it does appear to be more common among women, particularly those in the younger generations. It gives the impression that you’re tentative or unsure of what you’re saying.

Not pausing between sentences. People tend to talk in rushed, rambling sentences when they’re nervous, but women are especially vulnerable. The problem with this is that once your full thought is out you don’t know when or how to stop, so you end up either going o� on an unrelated tangent or revealing more than you originally planned. This takes away focus from your main talking points and makes the conversation di�cult for your listener, because it’s harder to follow and he or she can’t interject with questions or comments. Put a period on the end of your sentence, and sit.

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You know something has to give and make some changes yet we still do the same thing we always do.Things are not going to change until we get out of our own way.

In our head we have what I like to call “the force” (our ego mind). It’s a part of us, it has many jobs and there are times it conspires against what we want and we don’t even know it.

If you are stuck in a rut, these maybe some of the reasons why:

1) You lack the knowledge necessary to make a change. You might know that you need to be more con�dent, but

you have no idea how to develop con�dence. How – You need to work at it, not all skills are at your �ngertips.

2) You don’t know what you want. You don’t have to have all the answers right now, but if you

don’t have any idea of what you want, how is anything going to change.

You need to set a goal, if you don’t know where you’re going, how are you going to get there. Start small, pick something you want and set that goal!

3) You can’t deal with being uncomfortable. Doing things di�erent can be scary, taking a step into

something you’re not used to can feel terrifying. Anxiety, nervousness, and fear are great for preventing you from jumping o� a 10-story building. But they’re worse than worthless when it comes to keeping you stuck.

Some level of discomfort accompanies any change, but your emotions are misleading you. You’re not in any real danger.

• Use your logic to talk yourself through it. “Nothing bad can happen from giving a speech. In fact, there are many bene�ts.” Use the logical part of your brain to override your primitive instincts.

• Start small and push through slight discomfort. Your ability to handle the bigger and scarier situations will grow with experience.

I will tell you from experience that once you start stepping outside your comfort zone and into the change the fear will start to subside, really! One of my daily mantras is:

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable – your comfort zone is a prison you create.

4) You give up too quickly. Change takes time. 80% of the change you ultimately see won’t reveal itself

until at least 80% of the work has been completed.

You need to keep at it, early e�orts show little results, but things are happening behind the scenes.

It’s necessary to persevere to see a meaningful change in your life.

Learn to be a �nisher. Start completing all the little tasks in your life. If you decide to walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes, keep going until you’re done. Avoid letting yourself o� the hook until an activity is 100% complete.

Making any change can be a challenge.

Understanding what’s getting in your way can enhance your ability to bring about meaningful changes in your life.

You have everything within in you necessary to create a spectacular life. ~ Go for it!

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Many factors can come together to make you feel like you're heading for a midlife crisis, and certain women's health issues complicate the emotional picture.

Somewhere between the ages of 40 and 60 you may hit what is commonly termed a "midlife crisis." This can be a big turning point in your life related in part to the normal changes that take place for all women, or it may pass with little fanfare.

Midlife Crisis: Understanding Triggers

“I think there is something to the idea that women and men both are working so hard to move their lives along in their 20s and 30s and 40s that, whatever the midlife catalyst is, something comes along and the person says, this is my life, this is it,” says Elena Moser, a therapist in El Cerrito, Calif. That realization can spur growth … or it can trigger anxiety and depression as a response to stressful events.

Common stressful life issues that seem to trigger a midlife crisis include:

• Children leaving home• Death of a loved one• Caregiving for older relatives• Loss of a job or approaching retirement• Signs of declining physical health

For many, says Moser, a midlife crisis may simply result from the realization that you are 50 and haven’t yet written that novel or achieved another longheld dream.

Midlife Crisis: The Impact on Women’s Health

As women reach middle age, they begin to experience some expected bodily changes, like

menopause, but may also suddenly face new, serious medical issues. A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, cancer, or osteoporosis, are just a few conditions that are more common to women during and after midlife. These women’s health concerns can trigger the depression and anxiety that characterizes a midlife crisis.

Although researchers are still looking into whether and how the emotions accompanying a midlife crisis can a�ect your physical health, it is known that some women develop (or revisit) an eating disorder as they try to cope with midlife issues.

Midlife Crisis: Cutting Through Stereotypes

“Not all women experience a midlife crisis,” says Moser. “I think the idea that all women go through a midlife crisis is probably rooted in the stereotype of women being mothers and then, with children going away from home, being left with ‘nothing to do.’”

The reality is that many women adjust to the empty nest and report feeling good about watching their children mature and about having the chance to rede�ning their own peer-to-peer friendships. Moser points out that since so many women now work outside the home throughout their adult lives, having children leave home is not quite as disruptive today as it was when women had little else going on in their lives.

Midlife Crisis: How to Cope

A midlife crisis may sneak up on you. “For di�erent people, that [midlife crisis] can spiral into a depression or states of anxiety or intense questioning or re�ection,” says Moser.Sometimes a sign of a midlife crisis is doing something completely out of character, and

wanting to do it with a great sense of urgency, such as:

• Leaving your marriage• Changing your job or career path• Smoking more, drinking more, or seeking

other escapes, such as shopping, tofeel better

Moser cautions that wanting to change your life isn’t necessarily a bad thing: Thoughtful changes can lead to growth. But reckless changes may lead to poor decisions that cause heartache later, so you should recognize the possibility that your desires are related to your temporary emotional state.

“I think a good way to get through a midlife crisis is to really think about what you want foryour life and talk about it with somebody,” says Moser.

Therapy can be very bene�cial at this point. “The goal of therapy is to have a conversation with another person, with the two of you putting your heads together to talk about your life,” says Moser, who also suggests joining a support group for women facing midlife issues.

With some individual guidance and the company of other women, chances are you will sail gracefully through midlife, and perhaps even �nd renewed meaning and purpose for the next chapters of your life.

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WalkingWhy it works to reduce stress: It’s easy to do and requires no classes or special equipment. Walking frequently can reduce the incidence of many of the stress-related conditions, including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.

People with regular walking regimens also report reduced stress levels and a self-con�-dence that comes from taking an active role in their well-being. Walking releases tension from the major muscle groups, deepens the breath-ing and quiets the nervous system. It also gets us out into nature, which is relaxing.

How to do it: If you’re just getting started on walking for exercise, aim for two 10-minute walks a week. After two or three weeks, gradually increase the frequency and duration of your walks. Five or six 30-minute walks a week are usually recommended to maintain health and stress management. To lose weight, you’ll have to make those walks longer when you have time (say, 90 minutes on Sundays) and/or more intense (take a hilly route or ramp up speed). Your breath should be heavy but not labored.

GardeningWhy it works to reduce stress: Gardening is actually a low-impact workout. Weeding alone can burn 200 calories an hour, and more strenuous activities, such as hauling bags of dirt or raking, can shed up to 600 calories an hour. But, gardening has the stress-busting bonus of putting you in contact with the earth, which refreshes your spirit.

How to do it: Start small. Even one or two herb plants grown on a sunny windowsill can increase your connection to nature. Or, you can always check out classes at your local nursery.

DancingWhy it works to reduce stress: Dancing has many physical, mental and even emotional bene�ts. It’s a great workout that improves

grace and agility as it raises your heart rate. Researchers have found that people who ballroom dance twice a week have less risk of developing dementia, perhaps because learning new steps challenges your brain too. Dancing also fosters a sense of community and connec-tion to other people, which lowers stress levels and boosts happiness.

How to do it: Ballroom, salsa, swing or square – take your pick. You can enroll in a class at a studio or a community center.

Many music and dance clubs o�er free lessons before evening events. Partners are rarely required – all you need are comfortable shoes and a sense of adventure.

Circuit Training Why it works to reduce stress: Circuit training alternates weight-training moves with cardio, with short rests in between. The result is a high-intensity workout that o�ers the same bene�ts of longer exercise sessions in less time (30 minutes or less).

It's short, sweet and pumps up your body's endorphin level, which improves your mood. Better yet, you don't have to stress about �nding lots of time to �t a workout in.How to do it: One popular circuit training program is Curves, that uses musical cues to guide members to switch stations during a 30-minute exercise circuit, and there are many self-help DVDs out there too.

PilatesWhy it works to reduce stress: Pilates is a series of exercises that emphasizes body awareness, core strength and proper alignment. With its equal focus on strengthening and lengthening muscles, Pilates creates a physical harmony that simply doesn’t allow stress to take hold as easily.

Like yoga, the mental concentration required for Pilates zaps you into the moment, leaving little mental space for worrying. Finally, Pilates is known for reducing back and neck pain, another side e�ect of stress.

How to do it: Pilates can be performed on a machine known as “The Reformer" – typically available only in Pilates studios – or on a mat on the �oor. You can even get started at home, with any of the many Pilates DVDs available.

Tennis Why it works to reduce stress: A great cardio workout, tennis can prevent many stress-related conditions, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. And because you can’t play tennis alone, the sport keeps you connected to others – a key component of stress reduction.

Working out on the tennis court triggers your brain to release endorphins into your body. Those are the biochemicals that produce euphoric feelings of peace and satisfaction.

How to do it: If you’re new to the sport, take lessons to learn the basics and proper form. Many city parks o�er cheap lessons and local leagues. If you play regularly (or want to), consider joining a private tennis club. Many are more a�ordable than a country club and you’ll gain access to a tennis community.

NOTE: Always check with your doctor before beginning any �tness program.

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Do stressful days have you reaching for a pint of ice cream? If so, you’re giving your body a double whammy of bad. Start exercising instead; it’s a powerful stress reliever. Here are 9 workouts to tame that tension.

Stress isn’t just a mental or emotional issue – it can physically hurt too.

Chronic tension can be the culprit behind both long-term conditions (depression, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure) and everyday health woes (headaches, back pain, insomnia, upset stomach, anxiety, anger).

Stress isn’t gender-neutral either.

Research shows that women experience it more acutely than men and we’re more susceptible to the physiological e�ects of chronic stress.

But crashing on your sofa isn’t the answer. Sweat it out instead.

The human body isn’t designed to sit all day. Just getting up and moving around is a powerful way to reduce stress. It allows our muscles to move, encourages blood to �ow and helps us feel more like ourselves.

Exercise also gets us breathing deeper, which triggers the body’s relaxation response.

But some exercises are more helpful than others when it comes to stress reduction.

Running on a treadmill while watching TV really doesn’t cut it, instead, pursue activities that encourage the mind and thebody to work together.

Here are 9 stress-busting ways to exercise:

YogaWhy it works to reduce stress: Yoga postures are a form of strength training, making you more resilient and �exible, which in turn relieves physical tension. It also uses deep breathing, which triggers the body’s relaxation response.

Studies have shown that yoga reduces blood pressure too.

But perhaps yoga’s biggest bene�t is the mental focus it promotes. Focus is key to stress management.

Poses require concentration, which keeps your mind focused on what you’re doing instead of analyzing, planning and worrying.

How to do it: Yoga classes are for all ages, �tness levels and are available at gyms, studios and community colleges. Some classes, such as hatha, are gentler and focus primarily on stress reduction, while others – ashtanga, vinyasa, power, Bikram – are more athletic.

You can also practice yoga at home.

Tai ChiWhy it works to reduce stress: Derived from an ancient Chinese martial art, tai chi (also known as tai chi chuan) links physical movement to the breath. Often called “meditation in motion,” tai chi promotes a focus on the present – a mental absorption in which everyday worries fall away.

Tai chi also increases �exibility and boosts energy, which result in an improved sense of well-being. Other bene�ts include better balance, more restful sleep and increased cardiovascular �tness.

How to do it: Tai chi is comprised of more than 100 gentle, �uid movements that are linked with each other and your breath; unlike yoga, there are no pauses between the poses. Like yoga, there are several styles of tai chi that range in intensity.

QigongWhy it works to reduce stress: Similar to tai chi, qigong is considered one of the cornerstones of Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture and herbs. Practicing qigong regularly can promote feelings of serenity, improve sleep and digestion, and increase energy.

Like tai chi, qigong helps you be more present in your body ~ Its slow gentle movements and focus on moving in harmony with the breath are extremely relaxing to the nervous system.

How to do it: At home, try The Essential Qigong Training Course by Kenneth Cohen or the DVD Qi Gong Fire and Water With Matthew Cohen. 4.

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After receiving feedback from members that they would like to attend educational/interactive classes, we are proud to introduce our new

Member Seminar Series!

Starting in October, and for every month we meet (except December and June), the seminars will run from 10 - 11:00 am, before our regular luncheon, and will feature topics you will

�nd valuable in your daily business and/or personal life.

For our second Seminar, we have asked: Gina Best, of Intentional Success Inc.to be our presenter. Gina will be presenting: E�ective Behavioural Communication

Have you ever gone to an event and left feeling like you had not connected with others? Have you ever left a meeting frustrated because you and the person did not communicate on the same level?

We know that your behavioral style e�ects your refer-ability in business so it isimportant to learn how to manage behavioral styles.

Come and join Gina Best, Empowering Business Coachand learn some basics on how to work with the styles.

Be sure to register early as there are limited seats!

The seminars will be held in the same room as the luncheon - at the Vancouver Golf Club, and will be limited to 20 pre-registered attendees per session. Please check our website to see what seminars are coming up

and book your seat early as registration is on a �rst come, �rst serve basis, and they will �ll up fast! (www.valleywomensnetworktricity.com)

NOTE: as these seminars are complimentary, if you reserve a spot and do not show up, you will be charged $25.

If you have an educational/interactive presentation, and would like to be considered as one of our Seminar Speakers, we ask that you �ll out the application form on the next page and send it to our

Assistant Coordinator, Gina Best, who will get back to you with details.([email protected])

We are looking for seminars on:Social Media, Finance, Business & Investment advice, Health & Wellness, Marketing,

Style & Image and others. The seminars must be educational, interactive and may include your “sales pitch/o�ering”.

















































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While working with a client the other day on her business plan I realized I couldn’t remember the wording for the vision for my networking group. I had to look it up. Then I felt that it wasn’t entirely accurate anymore. That made me realize I had been neglecting my vision for it.

Your business vision or vision statement has a lot of impact because it’s a picture of your company in the future. It’s the dream destination you’re working towards. Answering the question, “Where am I or where is my business going?” But for so many entrepreneurs and business owners it starts to gather dust on the wall or gets stuck on the pages it’s written. I’ll admit mine is tucked in my Business Plan. You might be thinking – what is mine again?

Envisioning where you’re going is a powerful coaching tool. Whether it be generally in your life or in one of the you create as part of your business plan. Then why do we neglect it once it’s made?

Rather than focusing on why we don’t look at it, we’ll spend time seeing the bene�ts to why we should. It’s more fun and will probably make us more motivated to make our business vision front and center.

Here are 5 reasons to pay attention to your business vision:

1. It can inspire you: We all thrive from inspiration. That’s what your Business Vision is best used for! Some days can be hard when something goes wrong

or when we work an 18hr day, so having that dream image can keep us going.

2. It’s a framework: Your vision statement can be used as a framework for your strategic planning. You need a frame to hold all of your plans and without it you lose the backbone to your business.

3. A Tool for movement: Then the vision will help you when making decisions and keep you on track with where you spend your money and other resources.

4. Gives the Bigger Picture:bigger intention was to starting a business. Having the vision reminds you of what you’re working to build.

5. Team’s Compass: A vision statement helps to keep you and your employees or members know where you’re going.

So, how can you not neglect your business vision?

1. Make it more prominent.Put it on a post it for the start of every week. Read it and then move it to the following Monday.

2. Share it with your employees and those who you hire. When people like your coach, web designer, accountant etc. see your vision too they’ll be able to better support you and drive your business towards your vision.

3. Have a date with it. Mark it in your calendar to revisit it quarterly or even better monthly. Include it in your reviews. Ask yourself, “What have I done to move towards this vision? Am I on track? And what do I now want to do to get closer to my vision?”

If you’re already doing these things, then BRAVO!

Article supplied by: Diane Rolston CPCC Professional Coach and Founder of

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Get to know us... Here’s a little info about the women that help organize our meetings each month. We will feature two volunteers in each issue, so be sure to take note - we may just quiz you!!...

Introducing...Cheryl Kathler - our fabulous Membership Coordinator that has been with this chapter for 4 years now.

When not volunteering with us, Cheryl is the woman behind Photo’s by Cheryl ~ and she specializes in outdoor portrait photography.

Cheryl is married, and has 2 children; a 21 year old daughter and a 17yr old son.

Cheryl says her favourite colour is - “whatever pops in her photos”, her favourite holiday destination is the ‘Riviera Maya’ and her favourite restaurant is “Rosa’s Italian”.

Cheryl feels the craziest thing she has ever done, is to have children! :) and her hobbies are photography and travelling.

Cheryl has been volunteering as our membership coordinator for the last two years and has done a fabulous job of streamlining the system. We are lucky to have her!

Not to be outdone...Kristin Woolard - is our tenacious Reservations Coordinator and has been with this chapter for over 6 yrs.

In her other life, Kristin is an experienced Mortgage Broker with Dominion Lending Centres National Ltd., with the DLC President, Gary Mauris, being her mentor.

Kristin helps busy professionals get the home financing they deserve - on their schedule.

Kristin is a single mom of 14yr old Kaitlyn & 17yr old Sam, with Turco the cat & DerMutt the dog, rounding out the household!

Kristin’s favourite colour is periwinkle blue, her favourite holiday destination is the sunny Okanagan and her favourite restaurant is “Theo’s in Penticton” (her home town).

The craziest thing Kristin has ever done, is to ride horseback at night on a beach in Mexico, and her hobbies are taking road trips, gardening and WINE!

Kristin has been holding down the position of reservations coordinator for the last two years and has the patience of JOB! We would be lost without her!


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Upcoming Community & Business EventsOct. 19-23 ~ TriCity Chamber’s Small Business Week

Day 1: Driving Your Marketing Online! - Oct. 19, 10 -11:30 amRegistration at 9:45 am at Executive Plaza Hotel, North Road

Day 2: Hiring Stars: The Inside Scoop! ~ Oct. 20, 3:30 -5:00 pmRegistration at 3:15 pm at Best Western Inn, North Road

Day 3: Brand From the Inside Out – Oct. 21, 4:30 – 6:00 pmRegistration at 4:00 pm at The Giggle Dam Theatre, PoCo

Day 4: The Economic Outlook and Sm. Bus. Implications Oct. 22, 3:30 pm -5:00 pm ~ Registration at 3:15 pm

at: Stake Restaurant, Hard Rock CasinoDay 5: Double Your Sales in 7 Days ~ Oct. 23, 12pm – 2pm

Registration at 11:45 am at Onyx Restaurant, Port MoodyMembers Only Exclusive Pricing: $99 + GST (Save $26)

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Coquitlam Poirier Street Farmers MarketRuns every Sunday ‘til Oct 25th | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Impromptu: Mardi Gras!October 17, 2015 ~ 6:00 PM - 10:00 pm

Place des Arts 5th annual gala fundraiser. Put on your �nest party wear or Mardi Gras costume and get set to let the good times roll at this interactive evening Purchase online at brownpapertickets.com or by phone at 604.664.1636. For more info., visit placedesarts.ca.

Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam CentennialOctober 22, 2015 ~ 4:15 PM - 5:30 pm

Meet for fellowship and to discuss how we can provide helping hands to those in the Community who are in need. Please come and

visit us on Thursday at 4.15 pm at the Wilson Centre. Email: [email protected] for details & registration info.

Annual Downtown Maple Ridge Zombie WalkFriday Oct. 24th, 4 pm from Valley Fair Mall.

The Zombie Walk is a food drive for the Friends In Need Food Bank Participants arrive at Valley Fair Mall dressed/made up like Zombies.

From there they will be led on a leisurely tour of the town.Schedule of events:

2pm - Participating businesses Set up at Valley Fair Mall2:30pm - Emerald Pig ‘s doing face painting, Friends In Need starts

collecting food etc.4pm - A welcome, thank participants etc.. Begin walk

5:30-6pm - Walk wraps up and prizes awarded.For any further details, please contact:

DMRBIA o�ce 604-467-2420, [email protected] Event Coordinator - [email protected]

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There is wisdom in choosing a career path for your life. If you look at what you are good at and what interests you then you can choose a career that coincides with your gifts. Having a job can be a chore; having a career can change your destiny.

Why is this so? Many people go to work because they need to earn a living, take care of their responsibilities and pay their bills. But when you have a career that you really enjoy you would be willing to work for free (don't do that when you do have obligations to meet). People with a job that is in their lives only for their survival tend to want to be paid regardless.

If you are going to walk down the career path it helps to have a plan. You cannot leave something as important as your future success to chance. Below are some things you should consider when looking to solidify your career and enjoy some success;

1) Know your stu� - to be engaged in any career requires that you know what you are doing. Your career may be to own and run a landscaping company. You do not need to necessarily go to college to do this but you need to understand landscaping, sales, sta� management and business oversight. Whatever direction you choose to go in it is best if you know your stu�.

2) Study your stu� - not only must you know your area of career choice you must become a student of it. This means taking time on a daily and weekly basis to become better at what you are doing. Many professions have continuing education classes, seminars and workshops that help you stay on the cutting edge of your career. Take advantage of these classes. Read about your career.

3) Commit to becoming an expert - if you study any discipline for 1 hour a day for the next 7 years you will know more about that subject than 90% of the population. It is not hard to become an expert when you focus on learning all you can about what interests you. Make this a priority.

Give your career the best that you have to o�er. Be willing to become known as the best in your �eld. Give yourself an edge over your competition by being someone who is committed to building a career that matters.

Article sourced by Kristin Woolard of Dominion Lending CentresReservations Coordinator, TriCity VWN Chapter Member

Written by: Je�ery Davis, Sourced from: http://bit.ly/1R7IhPQ

Guaranteeing Career Success

VWN TriCity Chapter’sCharity Fund Raising Goals...

So far this year we have raised $110 - our goal is to raise $1200, which will be split between our two very worthy charities... your donations are most sincerely appreciated!

Our charities of choice are:

Joys Place; an Emergency Shelter that provides temporary safe shelter, food, basic necessities and emotional support for adult women and their dependent children who are victims of domestic violence, and/or are at risk of experiencing abuse, threats, and/or violence. www.tricitytransitions.com

and

The Heart and Stroke Foundation; Whose vision is: Healthy lives free of heart disease and stroke. Heart disease and stroke is a leading cause of death for women in Canada. So put your health �rst, assess your risk, talk to your doctor, know the warning signs of heart disease and stroke and help us share the truth. http://heartandstroke.ca

Please remember to bring cash each month to help us reach our goal.

Proceeds from our annual Christmas Silent Auction are added to this pot, - so, if you have any itemsyou’d like to donate to the auctionto help us reach our goal sooner, please contact: Pam at:[email protected]

Also - SaveOn Foods (formerly Coopers) at 1430 Prairie Ave. , Port Coquitlam, deserves a big Thank you! for the yummy assortment of desserts we enjoy every meeting.

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Even when the chat isn’t in person, how you hold yourself impacts how you connect with others and whether you present the best version of yourself. So, when the talk is important, use these strategies to show you’re strong, capable and ready for anything,1. Eyes up and alert. Your eyes betray your

focus. So, if you’re picking lint from your pants or looking for the exits, you’ll show your interest lies elsewhere and seem dismissive. For maximum engagement, do the physical equivalent of faking it until you make it. Start with the eyes, making solid contact, then nod in assent and raise your eyebrows while you listen. You’ll look alert and interested.

2. Arm yourself. Take note of your arms. Those placed behind you can seem

regal and distant, while arms crossed over your chest can seem threatening. To look like a leader, keep your arms relaxed and open, even lacing your �ngers together in front of you to seem centered, comfortable and interested.

3. Tall and proud. Where are your shoulders? If they’re over your toes or your lap with your back curved into a C-shape, you’ll seem uncomfortable in your own skin, turning people o�. To convey con�dence, hold your shoulders over your hips. Point your toes toward the person with whom you’re speaking, not the door, and lean on nothing. Practicing power poses – like superhero stances with your arms akimbo and your legs in an ‘A’ shape – can even help boost con�dence before your talk begins.

4. Mirror, mirror. What’s your partner doing? Mimic their stance to di�use tension and connect. If they are sitting, sit at the same height. If they are standing, face the same direction. Aligning your pose with someone else’s can help build rapport.

5. Don't forget to smile. Smiles put those around you at ease and signal to yourself that you're doing what you're supposed to. It may just help give you the con�dence to land that client or nab that dream gig.

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Congratulationsto all Our

New & Returning Members!We opened the season with 63 members, and have had;

Patricia Dominguez ~ Integrated Nutrition Canada, Carol Kostachuk ~ Carol on Call O�ce Assistance,

Erin Johnstone ~ Healing Soul Hypnosis,Fran Lahaye ~ Royal Lepage Sterling,Carol Metz Murray ~ Shift Happens ,

Sue Sim ~ TSI Print Solutions Ltd.,& Lillian Wu ~ Remax, re-new or join since last month!

We are well on our way to our 150 goal, and if you bring a friend each month, we are sure to reach that goal sooner!

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Kim McMullen is the CHIEF CREATIVE RENEGADE at FLIP-SIDE.caHer brain never stops. Ever. She is a creative addict who loves to strategize, write, create, and give back. Her vision has always been simple and she makes no apologies for it: To do great work for good people. No jerks. She �red the last accountant who told her that charitable work would get her nowhere fast. “He has no balls,” she said.

With green juice in one hand, a whiteboard marker in the other, and a backpack full of Vega bars, Kim leads the team to wild and wonderful creative places that leave our clients in awe and their customers wanting more.

With a degree in Rhetoric (the art of persuasive language), a 17-year career in advertising, 10 years at the helm of her own �rm, and a personal commitment to ALWAYS be disruptive and never settle for status quo, Kim is a �erce

marketing professional keen on changing the game.

She’s a heart-�rst businesswoman who believes that ALL companies can do good AND make money.

During Kim’s presentation we’ll talk about how to be authentic in your sales and marketing pitch; what that really means, how to create resonant messaging that intrigues without being slimy, slick, or un-authentic.

How to lead with love not dollar signs, so that you get money – and loyal customers in return.

Join us in November and discover…

• Authentic marketing is the best marketing• Cheap is cheap• Innovation is key

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I have had the pleasure of working with Anna Kouwenberg and her husband, Adam, for the past couple of months working on the website for Propel Dance. Not only did we end up with an amazing website (honestly, we could not have asked for a better website), we enjoyed the entire process. Anna and Adam were helpful and friendly throughout our time working together, and they went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy with what we had. Anna was even up texting my business partner about website change past 11PM some nights! I would recommend Anna and her business to anybody looking to design a website for their own business - in fact, we have already recommended ARK Squared Productions to a number of friends already!

I'm also grateful to have met Claudette, of Shapour's Tailoring, through this organization. Although we have not o�cially done any business together, she has been so welcoming and eager to help Propel Dance succeed. Claudette contacted me shortly after we had met, asking if we were still in need of any dance instructors, and eventually introduced me and my business partner to our current ballroom instructor. Claudette has been supportive of me and my business since we've met, and I'm very grateful for everything that she has done to help.

I am very glad that I've joined this network, and I hope I get to do more business with other members in the future.

Isabella M. Flores, BFA DanceCo-Founder & Artistic Director

Propel Dance Inc.

If you could like to share a testimonial, please email details to: [email protected]

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