Betty Pichon speaks and teaches!
Recently I had the privilege of being coached by Betty Pichon. I learned from her that it was to my advantage to prepare an introductory paragraph or two to provide those who introduce me with the words I want my audience to hear, to create a “tickle file” to remind and prompt me about activities for new business, how best to project my message to an international audience, and much much more. 
Betty is an award-winning speaker and consultant. She is well-connected and well-liked. What she says is always bankable. Given the importance of making a good first impression especially for those of us who want to do international business, when Betty speaks we listen. She’ll be speaking at the Positively Powerful Breakfast Feb. 6th, Chaparral Suites, Scottsdale.The event will focus on global success.
People also listen to Rodrick Miller. He’ll also be speaking that morning. Rodrick is the Vice President of International Economic Development, Greater Phoenix Economic Council. He is a results-oriented leader with 7 years of progressively responsible experience who has worked extensively in the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Spain, Germany, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Betty Pichon is founder and president of The Pichon Group, a firm that offers the most comprehensive training and consulting available in contemporary business. She directs her international expertise to corporate executives, management and sales and marketing personnel who desire a greater knowledge and awareness of organizational and cultural behavior.
Betty¹s objective is to promote greater self-confidence and better strategies in today¹s competitive global economy by enhancing personal and professional skills that place firms in control of any business or social transaction. Betty is a certified consultant in Business Etiquette and International Protocol. Her client base includes many Fortune 500 companies in telecommunications, microprocessors, energy and various service and retail organizations throughout the country.
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Online Concerns For Parents
The Internet is an important invention for the world and one that our kids fully want to exploit. However there are certain dangers with this, if you understand the various dangers to your children, you can then protect your kids from coming to any harm.
Social networking websites are becoming increasingly popular among children of all ages. Consider the information on a child’s social networking profile. Because you can’t see the person talking to your child in chat rooms, via instant messaging systems, or through social networking websites, you can not be sure they are who they say they are.
It is important you monitor the messaging programs your child is using. This is how children communicate with one another, even more so than mobile phone messages these days!
One final point to think about is the amount of time that your child spends using his or her computer. This is worth monitoring. You do not want their whole social world to exist on the Internet. A healthy life is about balance and you need to make sure that you’re not letting your children live their whole lives in cyberspace!
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Small Business: Women And Business
Only a decade or so ago, Women and Business were the exception rather than the rule. Women working was not a new idea, but it was one that was almost completely replaced during the 1950s. In that time, the new American post-war prosperity led to this ideology that women’s work was in the home and not in the office. Jobs for women dwindled to a few services such as secretary and teacher. Outside of those industries, there were few opportunities for women and business.
It really is nice to see how things have changed in the last few years. Don’t get me wrong, there is still a long way to go, but even so things are looking up for women and business in the 21st century. More women are going to college and completing it then men, and women are working in high-tech fields in greater numbers than ever before. Salaries are up, dropout rates are down,and it seems that women and business have a bright future.
Almost all the females I know are women in small business. The interesting thing is that they tend to be actually more successful than many of the men I know. Most of them are in pretty cutting-edge industries and making excellent career salaries.
They do not have to deal with workplace harassment, they get paid fairly well, and in general are making good lives for themselves because of a greater degree of equality than our society has ever had before.Nonetheless, there are still things that need to be changed. women and business still get less money for the work than men do. Many women are discouraged early on from pursuing high-tech careers because of entrenched cultural stereotypes that say that women aren’t as good at math or science. Although the stereotypes are not true, they still hold some power over many young women and girls, keeping them away from scientific careers that might be better for them. Even so, there is reason for hope. When you look at how far things have changed in the past 50 years, it really is like we live in a completely different world. It might take another generation or two for things to even out completely, but I have full confidence they will. Now that they have a taste for equality, they will continue to fight for it until it is theirs completely. I say more power to them! The day of the working woman is at hand.
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2nd Annual Event April 2009-Positively Powerful Women Celebrate!
Join us in a two-day event dedicated to the empowerment of all women and
the celebration of their accomplishments in ways that inspire others to live
their dreams. In 2008, approximately 80 guests and elite sponsors honored
Susan Ratliff: Women Entrepreneurs Small Business, Joanna De’Shay: AZ Black Film Showcase, and Ruth Covey: AZ Magic of Music and Dance.
Sponsorship and Registration Information
2009 Positively Powerful Gala Awards Dinner, 5:30PM to 9PM. Friday, April 17th What it is:
An evening dedicated to acknowledging visionary women who have founded legacy organizations. A celebratory dinner with honoree panel. An opportunity to say “thank you!” to a non-profit organization by raising funds through raffles. Acknowledgement and appreciation of our sponsors. Opportunities to connect with positively powerful men and women. Gifts for all. Cocktails. Vendors offering products and services that fit with the gala event. And surprises… Positively Powerful Women-Only Retreat Saturday, April 18th – What it is: An intensive full-day workshop that builds on the empowerment and inspirational energy of the previous evening. Designed for women entrepreneurs, corporate executives, educators, trainers, homemakers, students, legal professionals, and community organizers:
- 8AM-9AM: Breakfast & Networking
- 9AM: Interactive refreshing sessions focusing on building businesses, launching dreams, contributing to self, “having it all”, enhancing relationships, and being a positively powerful woman.
- Noon: Luncheon. Positively Powerful Health, Fashion, And Beauty Show. Gifts.
- 2PM to 5:30: Dynamic tactical workshops creating actionable strategies and relevant opportunities for women and their organizations. Ending Appreciation Ceremony.
- 6PM Closing Reception
What it is not: This is not a bunch of boring sessions with PowerPoint presentations and “talking heads”. The workshop is highly collaborative and mutually supportive. Think brainstorming and conversations. Think brilliant women sharing their gifts, ideas, and experiences. Think of sponsoring opportunities that exercise women’s vision, strategic thinking, and laugh muscles.
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