by Norma Thatcher | Jul 20, 2019 | Interesting information, Public speaking, Thought provoking
The ability to multitask is usually portrayed as a badge of honor. On the job seekers website Indeed.com, there is actually a category titled Multitask Jobs. LoveToKnow.com, provides this description of a multitasker: “People who are able to multitask have the...
by Norma Thatcher | May 14, 2019 | Inspirational, Professional Image, Public speaking
For nearly a decade when I was in my 40s, I was involved in the Virginia segment of Business and Professional Women Clubs, Inc. (BPW). Unbelievably, the group was founded way back in 1919. The tagline of the current iteration of the group is, “Developing the business,...
by Norma Thatcher | May 11, 2019 | Public speaking, Thought provoking
Have you ever considered the impact of an effective acceptance speech? Too frequently we watch people accept an award who don’t have a single clue on what to say. I have seen recipients mumble “thanks” and race back to their seats, and I’ve seen others who blather on...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 19, 2019 | Inspirational, Interesting information, Public speaking, Thought provoking
My little town has been blessed with an independent book store on Main Street. The Old Town Open Book had a soft opening last Friday. They sold 1700 volumes in six hours! The store was so busy it couldn’t even close on time; the local online paper reported the store...
by Norma Thatcher | Sep 29, 2018 | Inspirational, Public speaking, Spiritual
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve heard the wisdom of finding a vocation that you love. If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. — Marc Anthony Do what you love. Know your own bone; gnaw at it, bury it, unearth it, and...
by Norma Thatcher | Sep 1, 2018 | Inspirational, Public speaking, Thought provoking, Uncategorized
In wrapping up the preparation of a workshop for later this month, my presentation close is, appropriately enough, about endings. Endings are a big deal: We end our babyhood by learning to walk. Our little kid stage ends on the first day of kindergarten. High school...
