Women’s Leadership Conference Online 2011
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How do you think women in leadership can change the world today?
Do you find it challenging to schedule time for training while juggling commitments at work and at home?
Do you struggle with keeping your energy vitalized each day?
Now more than ever, you have unlimited potential when it comes to what you can achieve. All it takes is the right attitude, the right plan, the right opportunities and the right tools. Getting it "right" is exactly what is unique about The Women’s Leadership Conference Online. It’s specifically designed to give you the powerful information and profound insights that will make a lasting, positive impact on your life.
Join professional women from around the world, to invest quality time with some of the most inspiring people you will ever meet – your conference presenters. These highly experienced and acclaimed experts will move you to action in ways you’ll never forget.
This illuminating conference is filled with 6 practical, idea-packed sessions. This weekly series of six one-hour online seminars begins on March 3rd through April 7th, from 12 Noon – 1:00pm Pacific. Between workshops you will have the chance to network with participants and presenters through Facebook and Twitter communities. As a part of your registration receive 7 – FREE BONUSES!
Sessions feature professional speakers, top-rated trainers, topic experts, coaches, consultants, authors and thought leaders in their fields:
President of Feisty Women Productions. Ava loves her role as a Women’s Success Strategist and Passionista™. She focuses on giving women the inspiration, motivation and tools they need to live their lives with success, joy and passion.
Nationally renowned LinkedIn speaker, trainer and consultant, working with business professionals sharing the secrets and strategies of using Linkedin effectively.
CEO and Managing Director of The Human Factor, Inc. Holly helps business leaders and their companies achieve higher levels of performance and profitability.
An internationally top-rated trainer and conference speaker, 13-time author and President/CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc. An 8-time entrepreneur, SherylHeart of a Woman in Business and Sparkle-Tudes!® started her first business at age 16. Her books include:
Business productivity expert who speaks for organizations that want to inspire their people to achieve their goals and perform at their best every day. Tricia is the author of “Divine Wisdom at Work: 10 Universal Principles For Enlightened Entrepreneurs” and the “CRAVE Your Goals!” ebook.
A baby boomer with a message for women of all ages, has transitioned through five careers: elected official, director of a non-profit national organization, four corporations, higher education, and independent business owner and author. She is the master of change and has many insights to share and tools to use to help you leap from one stone to the next in a sea of sharks.
Click here to register, and receive there are 7 free bonus items!
Also view the 2011 Women in Leadership Report.
Sharpen your skills!
Contributing Authors Interviewed on CNN Radio News
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Raven Blair Davis, hosted interviews with Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, Kay Presto, and Sheryl Roush, last week for her Radio Show that aired on CNN 650 Radio News!
Eldonna Lewis Fernandez is the co-author of the Heart of a Military Woman book with Sheryl Roush, and Kay Presto, an outstanding photojournalist, is published in several of the Heart Book Series books plus the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
Sheryl Roush, shares tips from behind-the-scenes from her 6-title Heart Book Series including Heart of a Mother, Heart of a Woman, Heart of the Holidays, Corazon de Mujer, setting up book signings, creating marketing pieces and more.
You will personally enjoy the interviews, and the depth of the dialogue, whether you are published in the series, or if you are published on your own, and want tips on marketing, publishing, advertising, public relations and much, much more! These are LOADED with ideas!
Download the Mp3 files, and listen to them at your convenience!
Feel free to contact any of us for more information, or to be interviewed by Raven in the future, as I left the email addresses intact.
Blessings to You!
Sheryl Roush
Inspirational Female Speaker
Sparkle Presentations, Inc.
******
From: Raven Blair Davis <raven@womenpower-radio.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010
To: Sheryl Roush <Sheryl@SparklePresentations.com>,
Eldonna Lewis Fernandez <eldonna@pinkbikerchic.com>,
Kay Presto <prestoprod6@yahoo.com>
Thanks so much ladies for sharing from the heart….I appreciate you much!
Below are the links to your interviews…….have a beautiful day!
Interview with Sheryl Roush:
http://raven.audioacrobat.com/download/0bb3b913-b4fe-680e-a496-265cf4a248a7.mp3
Interview with Eldonna Lewis Fernandez and Kay Presto:
http://raven.audioacrobat.com/download/aa38e2e8-0f31-be08-06e7-baf718376deb.mp3
Raven Blair Davis
Executive Producer/Host
http://www.WomenPower-Radio.com/
Empowering women over 40 to go for their dreams and visions – "Life is just beginning!"
To hear empowering and inspiring interviews of Unstoppable Women of Power, click here:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2521990784371426695&pr=goog-sl
Borders Long Beach features Heart Book Series Signing June 19
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Saturday, June 19, 2010, Southern California co-authors to the Heart of a Military Woman book will be signing copies of the keepsake collection at two Borders Stores locations in Long Beach, California.
Borders, At the Pike
101 S. Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
2:00-4:00pm
Borders, Los Altos Market Center
2110 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90815
5:00-7:00pm
Heart of a Military Woman shares 99 true short stories and tributes to those who serve our country, plus 21 poems and 194 quotations. There are 120 contributors, from all branches of active and retired service members, their spouses and families, sharing sentiments and pride as only they can.
Co-Authors Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, retired Master Sergeant USAF 23 years and Los Angeles resident, and former Navy wife San Diego resident Sheryl Roush will be joined by: Lanie Adamson, Loni Anderson, Sarah Arnold, Virginia Ellis, Dharlene Marie Fahl, Becky Palmer, Mary Lenore Quigley, Judy Turner and Denise Yamada.
Montel Williams endorsed the 2009 Veteran’s Day release during his Montel Across America radio interview with Sheryl Roush. Montel served in two branches of the US Armed Forces for a total of 23 years of service. Heart of a Military Woman was selected as the January 2010 Army Wives Network Book of the Month, and received the 2009 Best Spiritual – Inspirational Book from the San Diego Book Awards Association.
Other books in the HEART BOOK SERIES by Sheryl Roush, include:
Heart of a Woman
Heart of a Woman in Business
Heart of a Mother
Heart of a Mother with Bonus Music CD
Heart of the Holidays
Heart of the Holidays with Bonus Music CD
Corazon de Mujer (Heart of a Woman in Spanish).
Additional published contributors in the series signing at these events are: Marjorie Benesh, Soraya Deen, Carol Grabowski, Jack Nichols, Beverly Roush, Serina Roush, Consuleo Sanchez, Rhoberta Shaler and Linda Ulrich.
Double Book Signing Event at Borders-Long Beach, CA
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Two BORDERS book stores in Long Beach, California are hosting Heart Book Series signing events… on the same day!
The day before Father’s Day, Borders is hosting not one–but two multi-book, multi-signing events. Unique events, contributors to the 6-title published series will read their original short stories, poems, and tributes, and autograph copies for shoppers.
Saturday, June 19, 2:00-4:00pm
Borders – At the Pike
101 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802, 562.491.0558
Located in the new revitalized Pike on Pine Avenue and Shoreline Drive. The store is just a few short steps away from the Aquarium of the Pacific and the legendary Queen Mary.
Saturday, June 19, 5:00-7:00pm
Borders – Los Altos Market Center
2110 North Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90815, 562.799.0486
A community based store within one of the littlest big cities in the country. With a culturally diverse selection to match our clientele and staff, you can find just about anything on our shelves–from the esoteric to the number one item on the bestsellers list. Grab a skinny soy latte in our Seattle’s Best Cafe.
The Heart Book Series, created by Sheryl Roush, features titles available at these signings:
Heart of a Military Woman
Heart of a Woman
Heart of a Woman in Business
Corazon de Mujer (Heart of a Woman, Spanish)
Heart of the Holidays
Heart of a Mother
Heart of a Mother – with Bonus Music CD
Those contributors published in the series and autographing:
Lanie Adamson
Loni Anderson
Sarah Arnold
Marjorie Benesh
Soraya Dean
Virgina Ellis
Dharlene Marie Fahl
Carol Grabowski
Eldonna Lewis Fernandez
Karen Hudson
Mary Lenore Quigley
Jack Nichols
Becky Palmer
Serina Roush
Sheryl Roush
Beverly Roush
Consuelo Sanchez
Rhoberta Shaler, Ph.D.
Judy Turner
Linda Ulrich
Denise Yamada
10.5 Top Tips… for Success in Business (and Life)
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Business Success Skills:
Strategies, practical information, career-bolstering lessons, and insights
Today, I was interviewed by Angie Strader on her BlogTalkRadio show "What’s Your Bottom Line?" today. Each week, Angie has straightforward discussions about what it takes to be successful in your personal and professional life. "I pick the brains of my successful and inspirational guests. It’s like getting a free business success and motivational seminar each week!" she commented.
Catch the entire hour loaded with content here.
10.5 Top Tips for Succcess in Business (and Life).
1. Bring your talents with you.
2. Share your spirit. (enthusiasm, energy, playfulness, fun)
3. Stretch your skills. (continue to grow, attend training)
4. Acknowledge your uniqueness. (be authentic)
5. Be positive whenever possible; Pragmatic as needed.
6. Focus on solutions. (not on problem or blaming)
7. Celebrate your successes. (by yourself, and with others)
8. Listen to your heart; Be true to yourself. (inner compass)
9. Read inspiration that nurtures your soul.
10. Maintain your balance. (faith, sleep, family, work)
10.5. Keep a good sense of humor.
Sheryl Roush is an entrepreneur to her core, starting 8 businesses since the age of 16. With 35 years in marketing, advertising, graphic design and communication, she is an internationally top-rated trainer. An inspirational speaker, she has 3,000 presentations under her designer belt, in 9 countries. Toastmasters International honored her as the 3rd female to earn their elite Accredited Speaker designation, out of 4 million members in 106 countries. She speaks on conference programs on business and inspirational topics, boosting morale and skills.
Sheryl is the creator of the Heart Book Series, which includes: Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Military Woman, Heart of a Mother, Heart of the Holidays, Corazon de Mujer (Heart of a Woman, in Spanish), Sparkle-Tudes!, and Heart of a Woman in Business.
Heart of a Woman in Business is an inspirational collection celebrating working women and their unique contributions to the global workplace. This here’s how, sisters-sharing-with-sisters book shares their authentic stories, and offers here’s how and I did it, you can too! Selections offer strategies, practical information, career-bolstering lessons, insights, affirmations, poems, prayers and quotations. Whether you already own a business, planning to start one, or working in a job you love.
Contact Sheryl Roush at Sparkle Presentations, Inc. to speak at your event, meeting, conference or retreat. Call Toll Free 1-800-932-0973.
2/21-Sheryl Roush interviews on Bringing Your Heart to Work
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Sunday, February 21, 2010, join radio host Robin Hardy as she chats with Sheryl Roush, President/CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., based in San Diego, CA. Sheryl is a 13-time published author, including the Heart Book Series: Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Mother, Heart of the Holidays (yuletide treasures and traditions), Heart of a Woman in Business, and newly released Heart of a Military Woman.
A sought-after conference speaker, Sheryl Roush has presented on programs alongside celebrities including Olivia Newton-John, Geena Davis, Jane Seymour, Art Linkletter, Marcus Buckingham and more.
Sheryl’s business topics include: Creating a Positive Work Environment, management skills, customer service, public speaking and communication skills.
Robin will be interviewing in a chat-style format about Sheryl’s amazing journey… After overcoming contemplations of suicide between the ages of 13-15, she is today an 8-time entrepreneur, starting at the young age of 16. Throughout several character-defining experiences in her life, God has been her steady Compass.
Join the conversation as we experience a very empowering conversation that will uplift you to the next level.
Robin Hardy and Empowering You Radio is a show designed to give you that boost of information to begin the process of empowering your every step in life, business and your faith. We will bring you weekly information to build your business and your foundation. We focus on the Christian viewpoints to life, business and your faith. Bringing you amazing expert guests to equip, edify and challenge you. Join the show weekly as we play on the journey called life.
Army Wife Network Selects Heart of a Military Woman as Book of the Month
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Heart of a Military Woman as
Book of the Month
December 21, 2009
The Army Wife Network has selected the Heart of a Military Woman book as their January 2010 Book of the Month choice, announced by Book Club Chair Sarah Ikena.
In a live radio show tonight on ArmyWifeNetwork.com, Ms. Ikena interviewed co-authors Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, MSgt USAF Retired and Sheryl Roush, an ex-navy wife, asking how the book concept came about. The ladies shared how they met, and how they instantly resonated creating this publication, sharing the voices of women in the military.
Sheryl Roush added there are 100 original and true short stories and tributes, 21 poems and 194 inspirational quotations in the Heart of a Military Woman Veterans Day release.
VIEW OTHER BOOKS –AND MUSIC IN THIS SERIES:
Click on title to view each book.
Heart of a Woman (printed)
Heart of a Military Woman (printed) ….. and on Kindle
Heart of a Mother (printed)
Heart of a Mother (printed with Bonus Music CD)
Heart of a Mother … Music CD
Heart of the Holidays (printed) ….. and on Kindle
Heart of the Holidays … Music CD
Heart of a Woman in Business (printed)
Corazon de Mujer (printed) (Heart of a Woman in Spanish)
The archive on the entire two-hour December 21, 2009 podcast is available for free to download from Army Wife Talk Radio.
Sheryl Roush Interviewed by Montel Williams
Heart of a Military Woman, Interviews, Patriotism| 4 Comments »Sheryl Roush Interviewed by Montel Williams
Friday, December 4, 2009
Montel Williams interviewed San Diegan Sheryl Roush on his live national MONTEL ACROSS AMERICA radio show this morning.
A former Navy wife, Sheryl just released the Heart of a Military Woman book, co-authored with Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, USAF Retired Master Sergeant, on Veterans Day this year.
Montel’s introduction overview of the book was eloquent, and commenting about supporting the families of the active military member too. Sheryl read the opening poem "Military Women" by Virginia Ellis. Montel and Sheryl agreed that whether we support the decision to send more troops or not, we need to support our troops — there and here on the homefront.
The program aired LIVE then are archived at
http://airamerica.com/montelacrossamerica/
Today’s podcast is posted here:
http://airamerica.com/ondemand/12-04-2009/montel-12-04-2009-09-04-01/
Sheryl Roush is the President/CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., and author of the Heart Book Series. As an inspirational speaker, she boosts morale and attitude, creating positive work environments and rekindling the spirit in organizations. Her other titles in the series include: Heart of a Woman in Business, Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Mother, Heart of the Holidays and Corazon de Mujer (Spanish).
Montel Williams is passionate about his country, his issues, and his audience. After a 17-year run as Emmy-winning host of his own daily daytime television program, Montel turned to radio as his new forum. His daily program features unique insight on social, political, and economic issues along with information on health and wellness for his listeners. Montel Across America is often broadcast from cities across the country and around the world, as Montel seeks to get up close and personal with his listeners and the issues he features.
Williams began his career when he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1974, and followed that with an appointment to the Naval Academy, where he studied Mandarin Chinese and developed a specialty in cryptology. An accomplished author, Williams has published eight books to date, four of which were New York Times Bestsellers. His latest release Living Well Emotionally hit bookstores on January 6th, 2009 and has received critical acclaim.
Dec. 2, 2009-Military Writers Book Signing Symposium at San Diego Veterans Museum and Memorial Center
Book Signings, Heart of a Military Woman, Patriotism| 2 Comments »MILITARY WRITER’S SOCIETY OF AMERICA
SAN DIEGO BOOK FAIR AND SIGNING
On Wednesday, December 2, 2009, from 6-8 p.m., 14 authors from the San Diego Chapter of the Military Writer’s Society of America will gather at the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center for a Symposium, Book Fair and Book Signing.
This free event allows attendees to meet the writers, purchase books that can be personally signed, and take part in the authors’ special sales just in time for holiday gift shopping.
Topics include fiction and non-fiction and deal with WWII, Vietnam, the Cold War, Iraq and Afghanistan, military women, as well as other non-military subjects like true crime, historical fiction, self-help/inspirational, and pop culture.
Authors and Book Titles/Subjects
Books will be available for sale at the event.
Gail Chatfield
By Dammit, We’re Marines! Veterans Stories of Heroism, Horror, and Humor in World War II on the Pacific Front (WWII)
Virg Erwin
Cat Lo, a memoir of invincible youth (Vietnam)
David Lucero
The Sandman (Mystery/Suspense/Middle East)
Emilio Marrero
A Quiet Reality: A Chaplain’s Journey into Babylon Iraq with the I Marine
Expeditionary Force (Iraq)
Carl Nelson
The Advisor (Cô-Vân)(Vietnam Fiction)
Secret Players (Cold War Fiction)
Madam President and the Admiral (Fiction/Future Era)
Sheryl Roush and Eldonna Lewis Fernandez
Heart of a Military Woman (Veterans Day 2009 Release!)
Stories, Poems & Tributes Honoring Those Who Serve Our Country
Heart of a Woman in Business: Stories, Skills & Strategies for Business Success
Sheryl Roush
Heart of a Woman: Stories, Poems, Quotations
Heart of the Holidays: Yuletide Treasures and Traditions
Heart of a Mother: Stories, Poems and Tributes to Mothers and Grandmothers
Corazón de Mujer (Heart of a Woman, Spanish)
Tom Ruck
Sacred Ground, A Tribute to America’s Veterans
Mike Sager
Scary Monsters and Super Freaks (True Crime)
Revenge of the Donut Boys (Pop Culture)
Deviant Behavior, A Novel (fiction)
Wounded Warriors (Iraq/Afghanistan)
Amy Goodpaster Strebe
Flying for Her Country:
The American and Soviet Women Military Pilots of World War II (WWII)
Don Westenhaver
The Whiplash Hypothesis (Vietnam)
The Red Turtle Project (Post-War Vietnam)
Nero’s Concert (Historical Fiction)
Marc Yablonka
Distant War: Recollections of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia (Vietnam)
The Veterans Museum and Memorial Center was created in 1989 to honor and perpetuate the memories of the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The museum honors the legacy that has been created by these courageous men and women through artifacts, personal testimonials, stories of service, and guest speaker panels. Located in the historic Chapel of the old Balboa Naval Hospital, the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Ample, free parking available to visitors.
Veterans Museum and Memorial Center
2115 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-2300
info@veteranmuseum.org
www.veteranmuseum.org
Contact: Melani Bruce, Events Director
vmmc.events@pacbell.net
melanijune@hotmail.com
619-886-5511
Carl Nelson, Event Chair
canelson56@cox.net
619-421-9094
The Veterans Museum and Memorial Center was created in 1989 to honor and perpetuate the memories of the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The museum honors the legacy that has been created by these courageous men and women through artifacts, personal testimonials, stories of service, and guest speaker panels. Located in the historic Chapel of the old Balboa Naval Hospital, the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Ample, free parking available to visitors.
Heart of a Military Woman Book Contributors Announced!
Heart of a Military Woman| 17 Comments »Heart of a Military Woman
Book Contributors Announced!
After one year as a concept, the Heart of a Military Woman book becomes a reality!
It all started when Eldonna Lewis Fernandez met Sheryl Roush, who was autographing her Heart of a Woman books (next to Robert Kiyosaki and Bernadette Peters) at the Book Expo America in Los Angeles, California, last summer. As she personally inscribed Eldonna’s copy, Sheryl mentioned her forthcoming title, Heart of a Woman in Business, suggesting Eldonna contibute. She did, and her story, "Creative Success" was accepted to be published.
Later that Autumn, Eldonna suggested a collaboration for the book honoring our active military and veterans. After one year of brainstorming and collecting true short stories, poems and tributes, Heart of a Military Woman went to press yesterday, co-authored by the two women.
An abundance of submissions were received from 140 contributors, totaling over a 106,000 word count. Surviving five rounds of cuts, selections were made, congratulations notices were sent, and here are the results:
Lorri Allen
Loni Anderson
Patty Anderson
Anne Armstrong
Sarah Arnold
Lee A. Barron
Marjorie Benesh
Lisa Black
Kathie Bobbitt
Sandy Borum
Nancy Canfield
Jeanne Cassidy
Angela Cody-Rouget
Dave Coulie
Roy Crawford
Ruth Decker
Kara Vichko DeFrias
Dee Dees
Emily "Emmylou" DeShazo
Rose Dommer
Karen Doolittle
Judith Duran
Tina Erwin
Dolly Garnecki
Peggy Gigstad
Karriann Graf
Capt. Adam J. Gravseth
Pegine Echevarria
Virginia Ellis
Dharlene Marie Fahl-Brittian
Eldonna Lewis Fernandez
Marissa Fernandez
Nicole Fetick
Shirley (Sisko) Harkins
Tonya Helman
Colleen Hensley
Rosemary Heredy
Kathie Hightower
Jackie Merck Hlastan
Valerie Hodgson
Cindy Hogan
LaMonda Hopman
Antoinette Izzo
Norene Jensen
Susan Katz Keating
Kathy K. Kirk
Rhonda M. Lawson
Lisa Lockwood
Adria Manary
Eileen McDargh
Tina McHargue
Phyllis Zimbler Miller
Kelley Upchurch Moore
Eilene M. Nielsen
Kathy Nelson
Larrie Noble
Norm Nomura
Lana Noone
Elizabeth "Libby" Oberg
Norah O’Neill
Kerry Pardue
Darcy Lovgren Pavich
Judy Peebles
Angela Perez
Jennifer Pigeon
Christina Piper
Sue Pollard
Kay Presto
Mary Lenora Quigley
Maria Quinonez
Julia Borchardt Rasmussen
John Reddish
Sarah Byrn Rickman
Debra Ann Ristau
Kristin Rondeau-Guardiola
Sheryl Roush
Michele Ruppert
Raquel Santiago
Melissa Seligman
Laurie Sheppard
Gina Simmons
Carin Smith
Linda C. (Lee) Smith
Angela Strader
Deborah Tainsh
Judy Turner
Suzan Tusson
Major Van Harl
Dawn Vogel
Jolita Wagoner
Lyn R. White
Pamela Wilson
Susan D. Wiseman
Mary L. Wooldridge
Judy H. Wright
Denise Yamada
Kenneth Zapp
Click here to order copies of the Heart of a Military Woman book.
Sheryl Roush, creator of the Heart Book Series, is a female motivational speaker, specializing in keynotes, conferences, and workplace motivation. For more information, go to Sparkle Presentations, Inc.
Hospitality HR Professionals Address Current Issues
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September 17, 2009
Today’s meeting of the HHRA, Hospitality Human Resources Association, is being hosted at the Omni San Diego, at 675 L Street in San Diego, California in the Fourth Floor Ballroom, hosted by Anthony Belef, Omni’s Director of Human Resources.
The program features speaker Sheryl Roush of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., who was voted HHRA’s 2008 Vendor of Choice. Sheryl is back by popular request from their 2009 First Quarter meeting where she presented Sparkle-Tude!® offering workplace strategies to boost morale, and retain quality employees, even during this current challenging economy. She is the author of 12 books including Heart of a Woman in Business: Stories, Strategies and Skills for Business Success.
Carla Martinez of Ferguson McClure & Associates, an award winning bilingual benefits consultant, will share what her elite hospitality industry clients are doing in terms of motivating employees, hiring smart and helping their property stand out in these tough economic times. Her partners Ed McClure and Brian Ferguson will share their experience of helping businesses become more competitive.
Sheryl Roush will then facilitate the main part of this session leading roundtable discussions where participants share what they are doing at their hotel and resort properties. Each participant will take away an idea which they write down on a provided idea card to implement within this upcoming week. Each participant will receive a resource binder with helpful ideas on the topic. A grand prize of a 2-Hour tailored training with Sheryl Roush will be awarded.
Ferguson McClure & Associates
Carla Martinez, Ed McClure & Brian Ferguson
701 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 110, Carlsbad, CA 92011
carla@fergusonmcclure.com
760-607-0611
Sparkle Presentations, Inc.
Sheryl Roush, Speaker, Trainer
P.O. Box 2373, La Mesa, CA 91943
Sheryl@SparklePresentations.com
858-569-6555
Sparkle-Tudes!™ Quotation Book by Sheryl Roush
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Sparkle-Tudes!™
Inspirations for Creating Sparkling Attitudes
Quotes By and For Women
By Sheryl L. Roush
“A spark is a little thing, yet it may rekindle the world.”
-Mary Farquar Tupper
“Let your light shine. Shine within you so that it can shine on someone else. Let your light shine.”
– Oprah
Inspiration and insights for a sparkling attitude, energy boost, calm reflection or new perspective. This collection has been carefully selected for the creating positive influences in our daily lives.
Browse though sections of cherished classic, personal favorites and recent original writings — quotations and quips, poems and proverbs by Maya Angelou, Eleanor Roosevelt, Oprah Winfrey, and hundreds more…..
Over 120 categories from A-Z, including: Achievement, Aging, Angels, Attitude, A Woman’s Wisdom, Balance, Beliefs, Careers, Cats & Dogs, Children, Chocolate, Daughters, Estrogen, Faith, Gratitude, Humor, Intuition, Joy, Kindness, Love, Miracles, Mothers, Nature, Overcoming Adversity, Parenting, Passion, Purpose, Prayer, Self-Esteem, Stay at Home Moms, Stress, Success, Talents, Unconditional Love, Vision, Worrying (how not to), Zen, and much more!
200+ Pages, 6×9” format, Retail $14.95
Sheryl Roush is a 13-time published author and an internationally recognized for high-content “how-to” keynotes and seminars on boosting attitude, communication skills, and creating positive work environments. Sheryl is available to speak at conferences, associations, meeting and special events. Visit www.SherylRoush.com for topics, titles and availability, or call Sparkle Presentations, Inc. Toll Free 1-800-932-0973 to schedule Sheryl Roush to speak!
VIEW BOOKS –AND MUSIC CDs FROM SHERYL ROUSH:
Click on title to view each book.
Heart of a Woman (printed)
Heart of a Military Woman (printed) ….. and on Kindle
Heart of a Mother (printed)
Heart of a Mother (printed with Bonus Music CD)
Heart of a Mother … Music CD
Heart of the Holidays (printed) ….. and on Kindle
Heart of the Holidays … Music CD
Heart of a Woman in Business (printed)
Corazon de Mujer (printed) (Heart of a Woman in Spanish)
Sheryl Roush presents Sparkle When You Speak!™ Workshop at AICI International Conference May 14
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Sparkle When You Speak!™ Workshop
at AICI International Conference
Thursday, May 14
Want to authentically connect better with others?
Need to polish up on your public speaking skills?
Ready to present with more confidence and credibility?
Internationally top-rated professional speaker and trainer Sheryl Roush is presenting a special 3.5 hour Pre-Conference Workshop entitled Sparkle When You Speak!™ from 8:30am-12 Noon on Thursday, May 14 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, CA. The workshop launches the annual conference of the AICI – Association of Image Consultants International, running May 14-17.
Sheryl’s interactive workshop helps women have business and personal success to stand up, speak out and shine! Ideal for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed with nervousness, panic or anxiety — they can fear no more! Whether speaking in front of a small or large group – whether a beginner or expert – participants discover simple tricks, tips and treasures to use immediately!
Attendees will:
* Identify your authentic communication style
* Discover the 7 multiple modalities in any group
* Connect instantly with and retain audience attention
* Develop skills to mind map, craft and organize your presentation
* Design effective presentations using professional visual aids
* Use visual aids including props and slide presentations
Expert speaker Sheryl Roush has presented nearly 3,000 presentations in 9 countries over the past 20 years, to groups as intimate as 5 and large as 5,000. President/CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., Sheryl is a top-rated trainer in eight countries as selected by attendees for engagement, content, interaction, tailoring and impact. She has presented on programs alongside Olivia Newton-John, Jane Seymour, Geena Davis, Suze Orman, Vicki Lawrence and more. She served as the Director of Training for the US Olympic Training Center, coaching Olympians in speaking skills, and is coaching the award-winning San Diego Charger Cheerleaders for her ninth year. Sheryl is an eight-time business owner since age 16, and 12-time published author, including Heart of a Woman in Business.
www.SparklePresentations.com
Mother’s Day Book Signing: BORDERS-Eastlake
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In celebration of Mother’s Day and Dias de los Madres, native born Chula Vistan, international speaker and 12-time author Sheryl Roush will be signing copies of her Heart Book Series at:
BORDERS – Eastlake
878 Eastlake Parkway, Suite 710
Chula Vista, CA 91914
San Diego County
Store Phone: 619-482-9883
Event: 3:00-6:00pm
Featured at Borders, these inspirational gift books include: Heart of a Mother, Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Woman in Business, Heart of the Holidays, and Corazon de Mujer-Spanish version of Heart of a Woman.
Contributors reading and signing their original stories, poems and tributes:
Beverly Roush
Bev Weurding
Dharlene Fahl-Brittian
Maria Carter
Pamela Kelly
Sheryl Roush
Soraya Deen
For more information on booking Sheryl Roush to speak at your event, contact Sparkle Presentations, Inc., at 858-569-6555.
Order books from Amazon.com, Borders, Borders.com and SparklePresentations.com
DIRECTIONS:
Heading south into San Diego:
I-5 South
I-805 South
Exit “L” Street (Chula Vista)
Curves around to the right at the signal light.
“L” Street becomes Otay Lakes Road without you knowing it.
Follow the signs toward the US Olympic Training Center, several miles.
You will pass under the toll road I-125, go another 3-4 miles.
<< Tricky part >>
Turn LEFT at the big signal light for Eastlake Parkway.
PASS the first shopping center on your left.
Up a slight HILL.
Turn LEFT at small light at Miller Drive (the Brigantine Restaurant)
Come into the shopping mall parking lots.
Borders will be to your right… next to Trader Joe’s and Pat & Oscar’s.
Mother’s Day Book Signing: Earthblend Coffee
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Native San Diegan, international speaker Sheryl Roush will be signing copies of her Heart Book Series at Earthblend Tea & Coffee, 6020 Santo Road, next to the Tierrasanta Post Office, San Diego, CA 92124, on Saturday, May 9, from 11:00am-2:00pm. Open to the public, there is no charge for this event.
Featured at Borders, these inspirational gift books include: Heart of a Mother, Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Woman in Business, Heart of the Holidays, and Corazon de Mujer-Spanish version of Heart of a Woman.
Contributors reading and signing their original stories, poems and tributes:
Becky Palmer
Bev Weurding
Dharlene Fahl-Brittian
Kristen Crawford
Laura Rubinstein
Liz Myers
Lyn White
Maria Carter
Pamela Kelly
Shirlie Cunningham
Soraya Deen
Suzan Tusson-McNeil
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Montel Williams interviews Heart of a Mother author Sheryl Roush
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Professional Speaker and 12-time author Sheryl Roush was interviewed by Montel Williams on Montel Across America Radio Show on Friday, May 8.
The popular radio show aired 9:00am – 12 Noon EST.
"Feel Good Friday" with Montel on this week celebrates Mother’s Day with his millions of listeners. Who knows what great questions Montel will ask the author of Heart of a Mother–an inspirational gift book, featuring stories, poems and tributes to Mothers and Grandmothers.
Heart of a Mother is part of the Heart Book Series, which includes Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Woman in Business, Heart of the Holidays, and Corazon de Mujer-Spanish version of Heart of a Woman. www.HeartBookSeries.com
Broadcast from New York City, Montel Across America, is a nationally syndicated on Air America Radio. An accomplished author, Williams has published eight books to date, four of which were NY Times Bestsellers. His latest release “Living Well Emotionally” hit bookstores on January 6th, 2009 and has received critical acclaim.
For more information about Sheryl Roush, and her availability for speaking on conference programs and events, see SherylRoush.com
VIEW OTHER BOOKS –AND MUSIC IN THIS SERIES:
Click on title to view each book.
Heart of a Woman (printed)
Heart of a Military Woman (printed) ….. and on Kindle
Heart of a Mother (printed)
Heart of a Mother (printed with Bonus Music CD)
Heart of a Mother … Music CD
Heart of the Holidays (printed) ….. and on Kindle
Heart of the Holidays … Music CD
Heart of a Woman in Business (printed)
Corazon de Mujer (printed) (Heart of a Woman in Spanish)
Mothers Celebrated at Soul Shine Books
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Sunday, May 3, 2009
International speaker and 12-time author Sheryl Roush, of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., presented an inspirational message today celebrating Mother’s Day next Sunday.
Attendees at the Mother & Daughter Tea Celebration at Soul Shine books and wellness boutique in Del Mar, California were treated to unique hot and cold tea blends from India, and decadent healthy desserts, while San Diego resident Sheryl Roush guided the group in conversation of cherished memories of their mothers, sprinkled with tears and outbreaks of humor.
Some attendees brought their family members to share this event, in early tribute, and as a treat to their loved ones, as Mother’s Day shouldn’t be "limited" to only one day a year!
Featured at this event, were several of Sheryl’s gift books from the Heart Book Series, including: Heart of a Mother, Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Woman in Business, and the Heart of a Mother Music CD. After the presentation, Sheryl autographed gift copies.
Sheryl was joined by Carlsbad resident Adria Manary, contributor to the Heart of a Mother book, and author of Mommy Magic, and More Mommy Magic. Pictured here on the sundeck overlooking the Del Mar view of the ocean, with attendee Ester Berry.
Soul Shine owners, Kymberly and Melanie host events for the community with guest speakers on a regular basis. For more information on upcoming author events and wellness sessions, go to www.SoulShine.com
VIEW OTHER BOOKS –AND MUSIC IN THIS SERIES:
Click on title to view each book.
Heart of a Woman (printed)
Heart of a Military Woman (printed) ….. and on Kindle
Heart of a Mother (printed)
Heart of a Mother (printed with Bonus Music CD)
Heart of a Mother … Music CD
Heart of the Holidays (printed) ….. and on Kindle
Heart of the Holidays … Music CD
Heart of a Woman in Business (printed)
Corazon de Mujer (printed) (Heart of a Woman in Spanish)
Women Step Up as Men Lose Jobs
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March 20, 2009
Click USA Today link and story here.
Caitlin Lawson, 17, races into the dining room to report that she has been accepted at her favorite state college. Alex Lawson, 49, a longtime auto sales executive, wraps his daughter in a bear hug. Beaming nearby is mom Antonia, 50, aka "Tuppy," whose colorful works of ceramic art fill the family’s immaculate suburban home.
But like many images in these ruthless times, this picture deceives.
The Lawson home is spotless because it’s for sale so they can reduce their debt. Alex has been unemployed for nearly a year; in January, he had a stress-induced stroke. Tuppy became the financial head of household overnight: She has abandoned her decade-in-the-making art career and taken a sales job at the local Apple store to keep her brood, which includes another daughter in college, solvent.
"It’s all so bizarre," says Tuppy, head tilted, looking like someone who has just been told the moon really is made out of cheese. "But I’m going to do what I have to do, and do it the best I can."
Throughout the USA, moms such as Tuppy are rushing to the helm of the family ship.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
67% of women with children under 18 work
and women make up 46% of the labor pool.
But this recession could soon make women a majority of America’s workforce: 82% of the 2.5 million jobs lost since November were held by men.
Behind that cold statistic is an often heated rearrangement of the family dynamic. With gender roles and responsibilities being radically redefined, wives now face the pressure inherent in being the sole breadwinner while also retaining their household responsibilities. Meanwhile, husbands must reconstruct their definition of contributing to the family enterprise, often swapping a paycheck for a broom.
Working mothers — and just a few fathers, as many declined to talk — reveal equal parts pride in leaping into the breach, and frustration that things have come to this. Some express relief at seeing a husband develop new at-home skills; others despair when a spouse simply shuts down.
What all of them exude is an ability to focus uncomplainingly on taking care of business.
"Times are a-changing, and you got to roll with the times," says Christina Fekas-Gorman, 34, of San Diego, a secretary in the county offices who recycles cans for cash to cover staples such as diapers for 2-year-old Zoe.
Husband Sean was laid off from a pool repair company a year ago and quickly sank into depression. The couple fought a lot, and he moved out.
"I felt like, ‘I cook, I clean, I shop, and now I’m the only one with a job?’ " she says. "That got physically and mentally draining real fast. He apologized and came back home."
A silver lining?
Some observers say the recession could benefit women’s march toward social equality.
"How interesting that four months of a terrible economy could in a way prove to have more impact than four decades of feminism," says Amy Keroes, founder of mommytrackd.com, a networking site for working mothers.
"The women on the site who are primary breadwinners say they’re proud to be that, but at the same time there’s also a longing to be home," she says. "The economy has simply taken choices away from people."
Past recessions and, notably, World War II also saw women charging into the workforce. But those leaps forward were often accompanied by steps back into the home, says Rebecca Traister, who writes on women and politics for Salon.com. This time, she says, things will be different.
"Feminism laid the groundwork for progress in income, in job positions," she says. "On top of that, now you have a radical shift in the view of fatherhood and its importance. So really what remains to be seen is whether that all translates into (a male) embrace of the drudgery that is domestic work. Either way, these times will require a huge re-imagining of roles."
In the best cases, which the Lawsons typify, these domestic flip-flops are faced with both humor and acceptance.
With Tuppy’s peaceful daily routine — tea and National Public Radio, waiting for inspiration to strike — replaced by a daily job, art is but a distant memory. "I can’t really think of anything I want to create," she says.
Alex has learned to conjure family dinners, searching for recipes when not pumping out upward of 40 résumés a month.
The idea to sell the house was his. Tuppy blanched at first, then agreed it made sense.
"We’d sell anything to help our girls stay on their academic tracks," says Alex, whose eldest is a junior at Stanford University. The family is awaiting word from both girls’ schools about financial aid, which will determine their scholastic fate for next year. Until then, selling the house helps the Lawsons become debt- and mortgage-free. And flexible.
"If I land a job, we can go as far as Timbuktu," Alex says.
In the meantime, Alex says he has a newfound appreciation for the simple pleasure of returning from work to a cooked meal. And Tuppy "finally understands why (Alex) would come home and insist on a glass of wine," she says. "After a day of customers asking questions, I totally get it now."
But for many families, the turmoil that sweeps through the house when a husband is laid off can have the effect of a tornado ripping through a campground.
Life was good for Bridget Culpepper, 37, and her husband, who had a successful career in the mortgage business in Portland, Ore. "Times were great," she says. "He’s a good person."
The freefall was painfully long. With the mortgage industry in decline last year, her husband retreated into online gaming. Culpepper began to work, taking any job she could to help provide for the couple’s two young girls, from freelance Web design to running Spanish-language play groups. "I was sure things would turn around," she says.
Instead, the couple lost their house and cars. Then she nearly lost her will: "I hit a wall, and contemplated suicide."
The couple separated. He lives with his parents and she lives in a rented apartment with the girls.
"This is happening to many people I know," she says. "The ones who do OK are in partnerships in which sometimes you know that the parts might shift. There’s excitement in redefining roles. But a lot of people are having a hard time with it."
Count Teresa Maute-Carr, 37, of Quakertown, Pa., in that group. After her husband lost his longtime construction-related position in February, her job — and health insurance — in the billing department of a local hospital became the family’s lifeline.
"We were always people who lived within our means, we didn’t do anything wrong, so why are we paying for it?" she says, her voice cracking. "I sweat bullets to stay within our budget. Our 6-year-old keeps asking why Daddy is still at home."
And that frustration shoots in her husband’s direction. "I want to yell, ‘Just fix it.’ But I know it’s not his fault."
After a long silence, Maute-Carr laughs. "I will say it’s easier now to ask my husband to unload the dishwasher or to vacuum," she says. "And I do think he might see me differently. He admires me."
‘This is what needs to be done’
There’s mutual admiration in the Lage home in Richmond, Va.
Both Cheryl, 44, and Scott, 41, have roots in the ad production world. When Scott’s 15-year career with Circuit City crashed to a close in January, he was left with part-time employment while Cheryl scrambled for work after seven years at home with twins.
"The way it worked out with us both freelancing is great," she says. "And he’s home a lot more. I loved being with the kids all the time. But this is what needs to be done now."
In the Bretana home in Irvine, Calif., Anne, 42, is impressed with the adjustments made by husband Louis, 43, who has quickly developed go-to dinners and figured out the school schedules of daughters Emilia, 5, and Lily, 3.
"I’m not going to say it wasn’t hard at first, to go from being the guy bringing home the money to being in charge of shopping, but I look at it as a chance to expand some skills," says Louis, whose architecture firm cut him back to half-time recently. That means he has home duty but also needs to make sure clients are happy.
Anne is in the same field; she works 80% and is now pushing to go full-time. "There’s a lot of pressure on me to make sure I’m not laid off," she says.
"I didn’t think I’d be dealing with this sort of situation in my 40s, when our careers and lives should have been well-defined. I thought life would be different. But there you go."
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Heart of a Woman in Business
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Sheryl Roush Speaks at Dental Conference
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San Diego based internationally top-rated speaker Sheryl Roush is presenting the keynote address March 27 for the Alliance of the American Dental Association in Baltimore, Maryland. To boost workplace morale and offer tips for improving overall performance, Sheryl’s presentation on Sparkle-Tude!™ provides insights, ideas and inspiration that attendees can apply immediately. Her style is highly engaging, lighthearted, and interactive, and her attitude is contagious.
Following her high-energy conference opening program, Sheryl will then present a breakout session workshop entitled "7 Secrets of Leadership for Women" How to Authentically Connect and Communicate. According to noted research by Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D., and Howard Gardner, Ph.D., there are seven multiple intelligences, or modalities of how people listen, learn, lead, speak, manage and process information. Sheryl simplifies the extensive research into easy-to-use real-life application for leaders, speakers, trainers, and sales and marketing professionals.
Sheryl is President/CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., and has presented nearly 3,000 prgrams in nine countries and on conference programs alongside celebrities including: Olivia Newton-John, Geena Davis, Jane Seymour, James Ray, Marcus Buckingham and Suze Orman.
Sheryl is a 12-time author, with her business and inspirational gift books featured at Borders, and on Amazon.com, and at www.HeartBookSeries.com. Her most recent book is Heart of a Woman in Business, and is currently collecting short stories for her Heart of a Military Woman book.
Speaking Success Series for Women in Business
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Tuesday, March 16, 2009 Debra Simpson interviewed two nationally recognized performance experts on her show "Syndicating Your Content" — Joni Wilson and Sheryl Roush.
Joni Wilson is an internationally recognized voice expert, professional speaker, and best selling author with over 20 years experience of training voices. Her extensive background includes being a professional singer and entertainer, a TV talk show host, stand-up comedy, the opening act for Elvis (the real one), and owned and operated her own dinner theater (and trained the actors). Joni has personally trained both speaking and singing voice’s including business executives from major corporations—and even an American Idol finalist. Joni is also the creator of the 3-Dimensional Voice® Training System: A cutting-edge voice method so effective it is changing the lives of speakers, entertainers and business professionals all over the world.
www.virtualvoicecoach.com
Sheryl Roush is a conference keynote speaker, an internationally top-rated trainer, and speaking coach. Her extensive background includes nearly 3,000 presentations in nine countries. She was only the 3rd woman in 93 countries and out of 4 million people to receive the Accredited Speaker designation for speaking from Toastmasters International. She has presented on programs alongside celebrities including Olivia Newton-John, Geena Davis, Joan Lunden and Suze Orman. Sheryl has coached executives, sales teams, Olympians and the San Diego Charger Cheerleaders.
www.SparklePresentations.com
Both are long-time Professional Members of the National Speakers Association, and collectively have over 70 years of experience.
Seeing a huge need right now for more effective communication and presentation skills, the two ladies have created a 5-week series held in San Diego, beginning April 1st.
"Job lay-offs, company down-sizing, economic hardships and changing family dynamics are forcing more and more women back into the work-force. As women step-up to take their places in today’s changing job market, it is vital that women have strong business and communication skills. How a woman perceives and presents herself in her company, to her clients or at the all-important interview can make or break her career!" comments Ms. Wilson.
"This workshop series teaches career women, attorneys and executives, teachers and preachers, professionals, small business owners, young women starting their first jobs—core skills including positive voice image, vocal care, handling emotions, telephone skills, running meetings, public speaking skills, impromptu speaking, body language, assertiveness, rapport-building interpersonal and sales tactics," affirms Ms. Roush.
Speaking Success Series for Women in Business
Classes are facilitated in a supportive workshop-style with easy-to-do-“how-to’s” for immediate application. Participants who have a deadline, specific challenge or project are welcome to bring it – get coaching targeted to your needs. Classes build on one another, basic to more advanced skills, for accelerated growth and improvements you can feel!
Series dates are Wednesdays: April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Time: 8:30-11:30am
Connect the Dots Entertainment studio
2110 Hancock Street, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92110
Old Town Avenue exit off I-5.
Refreshments: Light morning treats and beverages served. Café on-site as well.
Tuition: Includes personal coaching, handouts, and materials.
Single classes – $55; Full Series – $225
Credit cards welcome.
BONUS:
Pre-pay for the Series, save $50, and receive a free copy of both Joni Wilson’s The Voice of Success book and Sheryl Roush’s Heart of a Woman in Business book.
REGISTER:
For more information and registration, contact Sheryl Roush at Sparkle Presentations, Inc., at (858) 569-6555, or email Sheryl@SparklePresentations.com
