Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran Special Guest on The Deanne Demarco Show

“Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran is the special featured guest on the next edition of Deanne DeMarco’s radio show. The program, “Today’s Inspiring Women,” airs noon Pacific on Thursday on the VoiceAmerica’s Radio Network.

Phoeniz, AZ, June 13, 2013 – Deanne DeMarco’s special guest for her high-energy radio show is one of the most high-profile businesswomen in America—Barbara Corcoran of ABC’s hit TV show, “Shark Tank.”

Barbara joins Deanne Demarco on next Thursday’s episode of “Today’s Inspiring Women,” the uplifting and entertaining hour-long show which airs weekly at 12 noon Pacific on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Radio network, Thursday, June 20, 2013 http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2182/todays-inspiring-women

Barbara Corcoran’s credentials include straight D’s in high school and college and twenty jobs by the time she turned twenty-three. It was her next job that would make her one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country when she took a $1,000 loan to start The Corcoran Group. She parlayed the loan into a multi-billion-dollar business, the biggest real estate empire in New York.

As one of the “Sharks” on “Shark Tank,” Barbara has ponied up her own money and invested in more than a dozen businesses, competing to make those deals for all to see, then shepherding them to success.

Her newest book, “Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 Into a Billion Dollar Business,” takes you behind the scenes of her life and business and her ‘seen on TV’ venture capitalism. Her previous best-seller was titled, “If You Don’t Have Big Breasts, Put Ribbons on Your Pigtails: And Other Lessons I Learned from My Mother.”

Barbara is famously brash and blunt, bold and courageous, and a brilliant identifier of opportunity and talent that is often invisible to others.

Deanne DeMarco asks Barbara about the early days of her career and gets her best advice for starting, growing, and expanding businesses, and converting ideas and “dreams” into fortunes. She seeks for Barbara’s advice for building a personal brand and the importance of bringing fun into the business day. And, of course, she gets Barbara to reveal some “Shark Tank” behind the scenes stories.

Deanne DeMarco, who has 20 successful years as a business coach, speech coach and keynote speaker ( http://www.Breaking-Boundaries.com) , said, “Each week I interview extraordinary and inspiring women who may not be household names but are business and entrepreneurial rising stars. For this show I’m delighted to have one of the best-known businesswomen in America share time with me and my audience.”

The special guest for the second half of Deanne DeMarco’s show is Deanne herself!
Deanne has used innovative strategies—drawn from successful experiences as a scientist, college instructor, management trainer, Fortune 500 manager, author and entrepreneur—to help business executives and individuals break through personal and career roadblocks.

This week she talks about coaching. What is it? What are the benefits? What’s the difference between coaching, mentoring, training and counseling? How do you know if you need a coach? And much, much more—including the two-minute business coaching challenge, and the two-minute personal coaching challenge.

Barbara Corcoran and Deanne DeMarco. What a powerful combination. Don’t miss “Today’s Inspiring Women.” Thursday at noon Pacific on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel Radio

?“Today’s Inspiring Women” airs Thursdays at noon Pacific / 2 PM Central / 3PM Eastern   on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel Radio. To access the show log on at:  http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2182/todays-inspiring-women. All shows will be available in Deanne DeMarco’s Content Library on her Today’s Inspiring Women Website.

About The Host:
Deanne DeMarco’s career has revolved around helping people break through boundaries and career roadblocks. She has a strong business background with expertise in medicine, education and utilities. As a medical scientist she was on the original three-member team that first discovered the cancer link to second-hand smoke. As a corporate trainer her management coaching program won national recognition from Training Magazine’s Top 100.  Deanne conducts fun, interactive workshops and seminars and is a keynote speaker at business and association meetings around the world. For more information: http://www.deannedemarco.com or call 1-708-836-0118 or 1-866-91-COACH.

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Sharon Lechter to serve as Keynote Speaker for Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA) Annual Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore

Internationally acclaimed co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy and a current national spokesperson for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Scottsdale, AZ, May 04, 2012 - Internationally acclaimed co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy and a current national spokesperson for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Sharon Lechter, will serve as keynote speaker at the ASCPA Annual Meeting presented at the Arizona Biltmore on May 22, 2012.

Registration for the event begins at 11:00 a.m. The program runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fees are $65 for members, $75 for non-members. To register for the event or for more information, visit www.ascpa.com.

During the meeting, Lechter will speak to the audience about financial literacy. The meeting will also include an awards presentation honoring the newest Life Member, Randy Roberts, CPA, state of Arizona Auditor General’s Office; Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, Harriet Maccracken, ASU; and the Elijah Watt Sells Award recipient, Trevor Goss, Ernst & Young. Special thanks to event Gold Sponsor, ADP and Silver Sponsors CAMICO, Robert Half and SCF Arizona.

Cindie Hubiak, CPA and President & CEO of the Arizona Society of CPAs noted, “Financial literacy benefits everyone. As CPAs, we know the importance of CPAs educating others about budgeting and saving money. CPAs recognize their role and volunteer their expertise in the community. Sharon’s leadership is key. We appreciate her membership in the ASCPA and value her role as a national financial literacy leader.”

"I am thrilled to participate. There is no greater honor than that bestowed by your peers. The Arizona Society of CPAs is a fabulous organization that provides leadership and cutting edge training to its membership,” said Lechter.

The ASCPA is the leading professional association for CPAs in Arizona. Membership includes more than 6,000 CPAs and business professionals, including CPAs in business and industry, public practice, government, nonprofit and education. The mission of the Society is to enhance the success of members and lead the profession.

For information, contact:

Traci Baker Thompson

Senior Manager of Member Activities

Arizona Society of CPAs

4801 E. Washington St., Suite 225-B

Phoenix, AZ 85034

602-324-4745

http://www.ascpa.com

Best selling author, entrepreneur, international speaker, CPA, and philanthropist, Sharon Lechter passionately promotes financial education and literacy for families. A national spokesperson for the AICPA, she proudly served as a member of the first President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. Founder of Pay Your Family First and YOUTHpreneur, Lechter continues to innovate tools and resources to teach financial empowerment. Lechter has received the coveted Mom’s Choice Awards® for her board game, ThriveTime for Teens, and for the Youthpreneur BIZkit. Most recently, she released Three Feet from Gold and Outwitting the Devil in cooperation with the Napoleon Hill Foundation. Co-author of the international best selling book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Lechter continues to travel the globe inspiring others to achieve prosperity.

Contact:

Scott Kelly

Black Dog Promotions

9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108

Tempe, AZ 85284

480-206-3435

scott@blackdogpromotions.com

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Change Management New Key to Successful Sales Training - Change Management Solutions from Connie Podesta

Competitive companies seeking an immediate edge in today's market realize that helping team members successfully manage change equals real-results productivity boosts. That's why they're hiring keynote speaker change expert Connie Podesta to teach innovative strategies and real-world solutions from her award winning book, "10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd".

Dallas, TX, July 09, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- "Our world is changing at the click of a mouse," shares keynote speaker Connie Podesta. "If organizations wish to out-think, out-perform, out-produce their competition - helping their entire team embrace and leverage change is a must."

Connie Podesta ( http://www.ConniePodesta.com/credentials/ ) leaves nothing to chance in terms of motivating, inspiring and - more importantly - giving audiences the kind of life-changing strategies they need to thrive and compete in today's market. From communication tools, to relationship builders, to how to find balance and how to skyrocket productivity - Connie's clear, connected and speaks to every different type of audience member. She's also very FUNNY! Which makes ordinary events extraordinary and memorable.

"In all of my travels, regardless of the subject, speaker or setting, I have never seen an audience so captivated by a speaker. I suspect that many of your clients utilize only your speaking skills, but in so doing, they are missing your incredible creative insights into how to conduct a 'business retreat'," says D. Keith Oden, President of the Camden Property Trust.

Connie's STAND OUT STRATEGIES ( http://1clik2.com/10Ways2StandOut ) and award-winning new book are quickly becoming the building blocks for insightful companies eager to make the most of every economic shift and market change for themselves and their employees.

Podesta shares strategies for managing change in her YouTube video, Re-Commit To Change at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN6QhdaWtgg

"It's incredible to see the change that takes place when an organization adopts innovative mindsets, values their employees as well as their customers, and embraces all means of communication - no matter how challenging," said Podesta. "It is these companies that will thrive despite economic turns, or new competition on the block and build long-term sustainability and strong financial foundations."

Podesta asks, "Does your team..."

* Work together cohesively?

* Effectively streamline and support communication between leadership and employees?

* Ensure that EVERYONE in the organization is in tune with the customer experience and how to improve it?

* Think and act together and as individuals in winning and strategic ways?

10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd ( http://amzn.to/10WaysStandOut ) is a powerful, award-winning business book and strategic guide to successfully leveraging change as an organization and as an individual.

About Connie Podesta:

Connie Podesta's reputation as a powerful, insightful and results producing speaker spans the globe. ( http://www.ConniePodesta.com/speakingtraining ) What event organizers and company leaders like most is her ability to make people laugh, make people think and affect real, long-term positive change for people personal and professional levels. Connie bridges the gap for audience members - helping them realize how even the slightest shift in mindset and activity can create enormous life-long benefits.

Teamwork, increased sales production, customer relationship building, leadership skills and communication are just some of the touch points that make Connie's seminars and books so rewarding.

For more information on Connie Podesta's schedule and availability or to learn more about her award winning book 10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd and the keynote topics that spring from it, contact her team today at 972-596-5501, via email at info@ConniePodesta.com or visit her website online at http://www.ConniePodesta.com

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Teresa Biehl

Vice President Marketing

Connie Podesta Seminars

3308 Preston Road Ste. 350-119

Plano, TX 75093

972.596.5501

dlock@richcontent.tv

http://www.ConniePodesta.com

Tweeting Your Way To The Top - Connie Podesta Shows How to Make All 140 Characters Count

Award winning author Connie Podesta gives business professionals something powerful to Tweet about. Her new award winning book "10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd" helps business people Tweet their way to the top.

Dallas, TX, June 09, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- "Communication is one of the most vital tools we can harness in terms of building better companies and better relationships," says author, keynote speaker and change expert Connie Podesta. "How you present yourself in person - and now through social media platforms speaks volumes to your character, integrity and frankly, they are deciding factors for people to determine whether they want to do business with you."

Connie Podesta ( http://www.ConniePodesta.com/credentials/ ) is a keynote speaker, award-winning author and change expert with a reputation for shaking things up - but in a good way. Never one to "sugar-coat" - she gives organizations, leaders and individuals the tools, strategies and solutions necessary to affect real positive change. Her new book 10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd ( http://amzn.to/10WaysStandOut ) provides hundreds of perfectly "tweet-able" tidbits for professionals to share with their social network in a positive, productive and fun way.

"WOW! 10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd is in a league of its own. Fun to read and loaded with insight and right-on-target information! The best part? Every topic you want to learn more about in order to achieve success is all in one book! The tweet-able pull quotes are icing on the cake!" says Jeff Steele, President of Identity Theft Restoration, APSA International, LLC.

Connie's 10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd ( http://www.ConniePodesta.com/stand-out-from-the-crowd/ ) 140-character-or-less-gems are becoming more than just something to tweet about - they are quickly becoming the affirmations which sales and business professionals are adopting to live fuller, richer lives.

"There's enough negative in the world to go around," notes Podesta. "My goals mirror those of most top leaders. People need real positive change today. They need to see possibilities where others see obstacles. They need to feel empowered rather than powerless. And they need real-world solutions to help them achieve these things. That's what I can bring to the table." Podesta is featured in a short video - Re-New Your Positive Attitude - at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyjZgk3x73c which demonstrates her commitment to creating positive change in the world.

What are business professionals or their organizations "talking" about online?

* Teamwork?

* Communication?

* Competitive edge?

* Customer relationship building?

* What's for dinner?

10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd ( http://amzn.to/10WaysStandOut ) delivers fresh, powerful and innovative ideas. Beautifully designed to be both easy on the eyes and compelling to engage - it makes reading, absorbing and sharing a must. It's not like any other business book you'll ever open.

About Connie Podesta:

Connie Podesta ( http://www.ConniePodesta.com/speakingtraining ) has mastered captivating audiences and readers across the globe. Her comedic timing coupled with her extraordinary insight is quick to have people on their feet clapping, on the edge of their seat learning, and eager to take notes. Companies who have "never brought a speaker back twice" have invited her again and again to engage, enthrall and motivate their team members.

What do organizations need most today? Leadership skills? Team building solutions? The ability to retain old customers and attract new ones? Competitive edge strategies? All these and more can be found in Connie Podesta.

For more information on Podesta's schedule and availability or to learn more about her award winning book 10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd, contact her team today at 972-596-5501, via email at info@ConniePodesta.com or visit her website online at http://www.ConniePodesta.com

Press Contact: Teresa Biehl, Vice President Marketing, Connie Podesta Seminars, 3308 Preston Road Ste. 350-119, Plano, TX 75093, 972.596.5501

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Connie Podesta Seminars

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One Percent Solution Author Tom Connellan Reveals Forehead-Slapping Success Tip

Become effective before you try to become efficient, says author and performance expert Tom Connellan. His new book, "The 1% Solution for Work and Life," gives readers the keys to doing the right things before doing things right. No need to read that twice.

Ann Arbor, MI, May 06, 2011 (Straight Line PR) - Businesses that aren't efficient simply don't survive. We all know that. That's why most of us are continually looking for ways to do things more efficiently, and why we feel pretty darn happy with ourselves when we find a way to shave costs here, save time there.

"So why is it that we very often still fall short of what we set out to achieve?" asks Tom Connellan, bestselling author of The 1% Solution for Work and Life. ( http://1clik2.com/1PercentBook ) "Why is it that there are never enough hours in the day, and something important always seems to get left undone?"

It's because while focusing on efficiency, many of us have forgotten about effectiveness. Effectiveness means doing the right things. Efficiency means doing things the right way.

If you stop and think about those definitions for a moment, it's forehead-slappingly clear why it's a big mistake to focus on efficiency before effectiveness. Because what's the point in becoming highly efficient at doing the wrong things?

"There's no sense to being quick and smooth if what you're doing affects no one," says Connellan. "Just ask the world's fastest eight-track tape installer."

It's time to stop and think about what you do on a daily basis.

First, make sure that you're spending your time doing the right things, not wasting your time on the wrong ones. Drop the things that are ineffective. (Yes, even if you have gotten really, really good at doing them.)

Once you're sure you're doing only the right things, then concentrate on doing them really well. "Because," as Connellan points out, "there's no point in doing well those things that you ought not to be doing at all."

"Focusing on efficiency over effectiveness might be the elephant in the room at your business," says Connellan. "But the elephant is really just a balloon. Grab a needle and pop that thing. It's an eye-opening experience. And quite effective."

"Be relentless in continuing to improve," Connellan says. "If you improve by just 1% a day, you'll be 50% better on the 41st day and twice as good on the 68th day. If that's two much, improve something by 1% a week and you'll be 50% better in the 41st week and twice as good in the 68th week. Commit to a series of 1% improvements in a time frame you commit to. If you're a sales rep and can improve your closing skills by 1% every call, you'll be 50% better on the 41st call and twice as good on the 68th call."

"But get started right now."

About The 1% Solution:

The 1% Solution for Work and Life gives readers a structure that works because it's based not upon opinion but upon research, testing, and application. The 1% Solution for Work and Life delivers page after page of tools to use right now. By establishing the habit of incremental change and improvement, readers can take stock of where they are right now in life, and put in place a plan that gently but firmly forces them, day by day, to take the actions that will lead them where they want to go. Priced at $19.95, The 1% Solution for Work and Life is available from Amazon.com ( http://amzn.to/OnePercentSolution ) and other online book retailers, or can be ordered through any local bookstore.

About Tom Connellan:

In demand as a keynote speaker by firms such as FedEx, Acura, BMW, Neiman Marcus, Canadian Tire, Marriott, Home Depot, Sobeys, and TD Canada Trust, Tom Connellan ( http://www.TomConnellan.com/ ) has gained a reputation as a "tough talking and truth telling" speaker because he delivers actionable ideas. In his previous books, Inside the Magic Kingdom: Seven Keys to Disney's Success and Turbulent Times Leadership for Sales Managers: How the Very Best Boost Sales Connellan shared his insights into building a successful business. With The 1% Solution for Work and Life, he makes his success principles accessible to everyone.

For information on Connellan's schedule and availability, call 734-428-1580, visit http://www.TomConnellan.com/ or write to: Karen Revill

Program Manager

1163 South Main Street

Suite 306

Chelsea, MI

48118

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The Connellan Group Inc.

1163 South Main Street

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Chelsea, MI 48118

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http://www.TomConnellan.com/