Maria Boomhower The Master Communicator Profile and Articles

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1). The Secret To Overcoming Resistance to Change
Mahatma Gandhi stated that no one can oppress you more than you oppress yourself.

I believe this to be true, especially when it comes to change. I have witnessed people, putting up with horrible conditions rather than change. And so, it is no wonder it is considered one of the most difficult things to deal with for a business.

For many people, there is nothing more fearful.

2). A Startling Fact About How To Stop Communication Disasters ...With One Question
Too often, we are only half listening to what people are saying. This is because we believe we know what the other person is going to say or because our mind is on something else.

Sometimes we think we understood, but don't clarify to find out if in fact we did heard it right.

Some other things that cause mis-communication are:

Ineffective listening
Noise
Meaning.

3). What is Mass Communication?
Many people are confused and miss their mark when it comes to mass communication. They believe that they are sending their message out to everyone. This is a recipe for disaster and a loss of valuable marketing dollars.
Even with mass communication, you must select your target audience.
Mass means many people, but it doesn't mean everyone.
If you think of the saying "if you try to please everyone, you'll end up pleasing no one", this applies quite well here.

4). 7 Steps To Achieving Joint Venture Projects
Joint Ventures are considered an essential part of growing your business and becoming successful. However, many people looks at JV’s as a fearful or overwhelming idea. If you follow some steps and have some preparations together then you can move forward confidently.

First, before approaching anyone, do you have your business set up and do you know what you want to do a joint venture on.

5). Breaking Through the Barriers
You've tried everything, you've listen to the experts, in frustration you shout out, "Why can't I seem to figure this out?" This can be stated for many areas in life, whether you are working on health, finances, business, improved communication skills or relationships. Quite often when we start out on the path to change one or more areas of our lives, we hit stumbling blocks and set backs.

6). Imagine What It Would Be Like
Do you know what intrapersonal communications is? Many have not even heard of the word, yet it can be one of your most valuable tools to achieving your goals. Many ask, "Isn’t that like interpersonal?" No.

Intra means self, getting personal with your self. And I mean intellectually.
Intrapersonal communications is your thoughts & conversations with yourself.

7). Read Your Mind, Are You Hoping People Will?
Do you or anyone else you know, expect others to read their mind?

This is a common trait especially with family, spouses and close friends.
You lose all control of your life when you do this. You are leaving probably the most important issues and decisions of your life on the hope that the other person will know what you are thinking and feeling. Then when they don't or mis-guess, well, then there is hell to pay.

8). The Magic of Asking
People say to me, Maria, I am creating brochures and I am meeting people. I am telling people about my business and I just don't seem to be getting anywhere. Do you have any suggestions?

When I say to them, "have you asked them to buy your product or service?" I quite often get a blank stare back at me.

"Ask??" You mean I should ask.

Yes, this is a very important part of doing business, and many people have lost sales that they would have received if they had only asked for the sale.

9). Media Protocol for Business and Life
When I was a Venue Media manager with the Commonwealth Games, I received some of the best coverage of the venues that I was looking after. I had some people ask me what was my secret.

I first inquired what they were doing and found out that some of them had an attitude of seeing the media as something to be suspicious of, to keep at bay and give as little as possible.

10). The Importance of Receiving
Receiving is just as important as giving. It sets the flow of abundance and helps others to attract their good as well. When you refuse to ever receive you can be robbing someone else the chance to give. Science has even shown that your health may depend on your ability to receive.

There are many reasons that people have for not receiving.

They believe that:

It is bad or selfish to receive
They’ll feel guilty
They may take from someone else
There may be strings attached
They will owe someone a favour, and hate to be in debt.

11). What Everybody Should Know... About The History & Development Of Communication
Have you ever stop to realize just how important communication is to you. Without being able to connect with other people it not only stops you from achieving your goals and desires, it could also threaten your mental and physical health.

Yet, many people just leave their communication skills to happenstance and live in a world of misunderstandings, hurt feelings, loss of relationships and business disasters.

12). A Leopard Changed Its Spots
Have you heard the saying, "A Leopard Can't Change Its Spots"?
What if I told you they were wrong? What if I told you that you can change and that your history is not the main factor in what you want to do, or become even at a biological level.

Advancements in biology and in how we think and function are catching up with people like Napoleon Hill or Maxwell Maltz of whom, told us that the way we think and feel, and that which we focus on will shape our world and the outcome of our lives.

13). Great Discovery Helps You Gain Energy
"People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents."
– Andrew Carnegie, Industrialist

When we are tired, it is hard to communicate. Our thinking cells don’t function and even if we try to continue, the effort and results will be mediocre at best.

It is important to realize that our energy levels are affected by the state of our emotions.

14). The Gift Only You Can Give
At Christmas time, many people are deciding on what gift to give that special someone. Whether it is a spouse, child, girlfriend boyfriend or just someone who’s been there for you, it can be hard to decide.

Of all the gifts that I have given over the years, two have stood out for people. This can be for any occasion throughout the year.

One of them is to write down or type what you see in the other person.

15). Controlled By Beliefs!
Have you ever had someone attacking you and you can't figure out why?
They may say it is because of something you said, did or wrote, yet you know that it had nothing to do with them.

This happens more than we realize. And knowing how to recognize it and how to deal with it, is important in business and life. Quite often, an angry or even violent reaction from another person is due to a conflict or perceived threat with his or her inner belief system.

16). The Great M’s of Success
People who have studied successful people over the last 300 or more years have found certain traits that accounted to their achievements.

These success techniques not only helped them forward but also kept them there even in times of depression, recession or other personal disasters.

Four of them are The Great M’s of Success in business and life.

17). The Benefits of Writing Articles
You have a business; you are new and want to build a client list. However, the public doesn't know much about you.

One of the best ways to build the relations, credibility and to help get people to know more about you and your area of expertise is to write articles. People are always looking for good articles for their websites, blogs and newsletters.

18). French Leaseback As A Successful Property Investment Scheme
A look at French leaseback property as a form of investment.

19). The Development Of Bodybuilding Through The Years
A brief look at the history of bodybuilding and how supplements have aided this sport.

20). The His And Hers Guide To Moving House
A look at how the different sexes cope with a major hurdle such as house moving.

21). Decisions, What You Haven't Been Told About Them
Have you ever sat there trying to make a decision yet, you just couldn't.
If only I had more information, or a proverbial crystal ball, you think to yourself.
Many times when you are avoiding making a decision, it stems more from being afraid of making the wrong decision.

This has become an epidemic in many places and organization. This fear shuts down communication,

creates more challenges and generally comes with a high price tag.

22). Gatekeeping, Your Brains Ultimate Secretary
Picture a secretary or assistant in your brain. This assistant is going to decide what information to allow through to your conscious brain. They are the gatekeepers of information. Their job is important, as an overwhelming amount of information is thrown at you daily and you’d go crazy if it all came to you on a conscious level.

Part of the information they don't allow past the gate is anything that your brain or unconscious self does not want to accept as true.

23). Luxury Gifts For The Pampered
Taking a look at the choice of luxury gifts on the market today for those of us with money to burn.

24). Does Your Attitude Prevent You From Getting A Job
A look at how a positive attitude can help in your job search.

25). New Year Life Insurance
A look at the effect of holiday binge drinking on life insurance claims.

26). Life Insurance For Pregnant Women
A look at the effect of pregnancy on life insurance applications.

27). Shopping Over The Rainbow
A look at the possiblities for lesbian shopping in the modern world.

28). The Domestic Goddess Is A Robot
A look at how small electrical appliances in the kitchen are now helping to make life easier.

29). Considerations For Car Hire Abroad
A look at teh various strange road traffic laws from around the world and how they can affect car hire.

30). Is Life Insurance A Matter Of Faith?
A look a the casualties caused by annual pilgrimages and how life insurance has a bearing on it.

31). Priceless Removals Around London
A look at the specialised field of antique furniture removals in and around London.

32). Used BMW Warning to Motorists
A look at the experiences of one buyer of a used BMW and a discussion on whether or not he would have been better off to have purchased his car from an approved dealer.

33). Escape With Car Hire
A look at how car hire has helped one woman escape from a difficult situation.

34). The Link Between Haemorrhoids And Horseshoes
A look at how some saints came to gain the patronage of all things to do with travel.

35). A Highland Wedding Proposal
A look at a trip for two native Scots in their hired car.

36). Risk Related Insurance Premiums
A look at all the medical data coming to light from health studies and whether or not it will have an impact on life insurance.

37). Car Hire Is Just One Expense Caused By Slack Local Authorities
A look at the problem of potholes in UK roads and the damage they cause to vehicles causing costly repairs and the neccessity of car hire.

38). Business Accounts Over A Barrel
A look at how Christmas and the New Year affect business accounts.

39). Position Your Posture To Prevent Pain
A look at how a DSE risk assessment can prevent costly compensation claims.

40). A Long Way To Go For Cheaper Fuel
A look at how the price differences in fuel make car hire in Austria a cheap holiday option.

41). Never Under Estimate A Good Union
A look at the history of Austria and its potential as a holiday destination.

42). Why Use Chauffeur Car Hire?
A look at the crackdown on those who break road traffic laws and how they can resort to chauffeured hire cars.

43). Car Hire To Track The Afterlife
A look at how car hire in South Africa can help you get around, seeing the sights and visiting famous ghost haunts.

44). Ink Cartridges Contribute To Saving The Planet
A look at how the choice you make when buying an ink cartridge can help or hinder the issue of global warming.

45). Investment Property As An Extra Income
A look at the benefits of wisely investing in a buy to let property.

46). What Is The Connection Between Business And Plimsolls?
A look at some of the problems associated with big business accounts.

47). The Ultimate Design For The Single Woman
A look at how product design can be used in the field of new inventions to benefit a single woman.

48). Every Been Run Over By A Tank?
A look at some of the sillier claims for car insurance payouts.

49). Designer White Stick Or Designer Sunglasses?
A look at how designer sunglasses and a sensible diet can improve the health of our eyes.

50). An Irrational Fear For A White Board
A look at the use of interactive whiteboards in a classroom situation.

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