At this years annual Toastmasters convention a upcoming movie release was announced.

The movie will not be a recruitment video for Toastmaster but more about the fear of public speaking, how people have overcome it and as a result changed their lives.

Below is the movie trailer, enjoy!

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Gilda Bonanno's motivational speech at the National Speakers Association Convention in Phoenix, AZ on July 20, 2009. "How Will You Spend Your 28,000 Days?" was part of the new 20/20 Lightning Round session, where speakers had 6 minutes and 40 seconds to deliver 20 slides, which advanced automatically every 20 seconds. (video by Burleson Productions)

Gilda Bonanno from Edward & Camelia Burleson

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Here's an interesting article from yesterday's CNNMoney.Com that speaks to the frustration inherent in today's career search:

When it comes to hiring, some employers act like they hold all the cards--and they can treat job seekers as poorly as they want, without consequence. They're wrong: Smart employers know that good candidates have options (to say nothing of the ethical implications of being rude just because you think you can). Here are five common ways employers behave badly when hiring:… Continue

Below is a link to an interesting, quick tool to help ensure you're getting the most out of your LinkedIn account. Named "The Linkulator" by author Sean Nelson, it's simply a way to score your current profile and activity on Linkedin to determine if you're utilizing it to the max. Check it out at:

http://www.socialmediasonar.com/score.html

This video demonstrates the power of positive thinking and helping each other.




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