Entrepreneur Coaching: Akin Body Painting

Since I started these "Entrepreneur Coaching" sessions, I have noticed that my work priorities are clearer. I have learned some time management strategies and prioritization so that I can achieve an equilibrium between my personal life and my work life.

I definitely recommend that you use this time to modify behaviors that interfere with reaching your goals. The fact that you know someone is waiting to listen makes you achieve the goals, which you set out in the prior session.

I also would like to add that Matthew, my coach, has made a great effort to understand my basic English, he has demonstrated utmost respect and attention in order to understand the meaning of my sentences.

Thank you, Matthew, for giving me your time and assistance in something so important to me!
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Desde que inicie estas sesiones de “Consejería en Negocios” he notado que tengo más claridad en mis prioridades laborales; he aprendido algunas estrategias para organizar mis tiempos y determinar mis jerarquías, tratando de encontrar un equilibrio personal y laboral.

Definitivamente recomiendo ampliamente que utilicen este tiempo para modificar conductas que puedan estar interfiriendo en que no logren sus objetivos. El simple hecho de saber que alguien te espera para ser escuchado hace que concretices los acuerdos a los que llegaste en tu última sesión.

Quisiera agregar que mi consejero Matthew en todo momento se ha esforzado en entender mi inglés básico demostrando respeto y toda su atención para comprender el significado de mis oraciones.

¡Gracias Matthew por darme tu tiempo y apoyo en algo que es tan importante para mí!

Erika Monroy
AKIN Body Painting

Toastmasters International

Several people have asked me about practicing English, and I wanted to share a great resource - Toastmasters International.

http://reports.toastmasters.org/findaclub/

Toastmasters is a club that usually meets once a week at varying times of day based on the club. The dues are about $6 a month plus materials in the $10-$20 range, and the experience is excellent.

The meeting is based on three parts:

1. Prepared speeches for 5-7 minutes

2. Evaluations of the speeches for 2-3 minutes

3. Table Topics, Impromptu Speaking on a random topic for 1-2 minutes.

Upon joining the club, you will start down the path of "Competent Toastmaster" or CTM, which is completing the first 10 speeches. Each speech has a specific goal such as: organization, vocal variety, using props, or practicing gestures. You can speak about any topic you like, excluding religion, politics, and sex.

For anyone who has English as a second language, its a great place to practice listening and speaking English in a warm, safe, and positive environment.

Over the course of four years, I gave at least 30 prepared speeches, 75 evaluations, and 100 table topics. The bi-yearly contests let me practice speaking to new audiences including more than 300 people, when I went to the state-wide competition.

Great public speaking skills are useful everyday and lead to a deeper self-confidence that makes for a happier life. I highly recommend it!