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Elder Medation talk at Fowler Nursing Center- Postponed

I was scheduled to speak at Fowler Nursing Center, Guilford, CT on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:00.  That talk has been postponed as a precaution against H1N1.  As Connecticut shoreline residents know, Guilford has been hard hit by H1N1.  So many students have been struck by it, that school administrators decided to close  Guilford […]


Presentation on Crisis Intervention in Elder Mediation

On October 22, 2009 I gave a presentation on Crisis Intervention in Elder Mediation at VNA Community Healthcare in Guildford, CT.  This presentation was a “return engagement” in a sense: in April, I had given an overview of elder mediation, including how it fits into mediation as a field and how it fits into the […]


Conflict Resolution talk to Hamden Women in Business

On September 24, 2009, I had the good fortune to speak to the Women in Business group of the Hamden Chamber of Commerce. We started with some general, very interactive, discussion about common causes of conflict, at home and on the job.  As you might expect, kids, spouses, co-workers, and the people we need to […]


Elder Mediation talk at Shoreline Eldercare Alliance (SEA)

Last week, I had the welcome opportunity to talk to the Shoreline Eldercare Alliance about elder mediation at their regular meeting in East Haven, Connecticut. The Shoreline Eldercare Alliance, or SEA, describes itself as “a  group of ethical business owners and representatives of area organizations who provide senior adults and community members with information, resource […]


Tip on “Women Entrepreneurs, Why They Are Taking The Lead”

I was delighted to have my tip, “Women Smooth Ruffled Feathers”, chosen as one of 95 published on August 25, 2009 in the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur’s blog. The introduction to the piece states: “The biggest change ever in entrepreneurship is occurring right now. For centuries men have lead the entrepreneurial frontier. But, for a multitude […]


“The Art of the Apology” Radio Interview

On August 7, 2009,  I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Barry Moltz on his weekly online radio talk show, “Business Insanity Talk Radio.”  I was one of four guests discussing “The Art of the Apology.”  Each guest offered a perspective on using apologies effectively in the business world.  I focused on the role […]


Upcoming interview on “Business Insanity Talk Radio”

On Friday, August 7, 2009, I am scheduled to be interviewed by Barry Moltz on his talk radio program, Business Insanity Talk Radio. He describes the show’s focus as “the craziness of small business” — what “makes it exciting, interesting, and totally unpredictable.” The show broadcasts at 9:00 Central Time at www.blogtalkradio.com. Barry has titled […]


Women business owners’ conference: informative and inspiring

Last week’s state-wide conference for women business owners brought together more than 100 Connecticut women business owners. Full marks go to the Connecticut Permanent Commission on the Status of Women for all of the leg work and to the National Association of Women Business Owners for the funding. I had the pleasure of co-presenting a […]


Managing Conflict Presentation to New Haven, CT Rotary Club

On July 28, 2009, I will be making a presentation to the New Haven, Connecticut Rotary Club. The title of the talk is “Ten Tips to Managing Conflict.”  The talk will be an interactive presentation about some practical tips regarding conflict. I look forward to joining the group of speakers who have addressed the group […]


“Smooth Business Transitions” at “Transition Your Business Through Challenge” Conference

On Friday, July 24, 2009,  I will be co-presenting a workshop on “Smooth Business Transitions” at a conference for Connecticut women business owners.  The conference, “Transition Your Business Through Challenge”, is sponsored by the State of Connecticut Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) and the National Association of Women Business Owners. My role […]


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