August 10th, 2010 by Jim Donovan
Most people, especially online and in Social Media circles, know me as an author. This makes sense since I’ve written seven books, several of which have been translated into eight languages and are sold in 22 countries.
I’ve been very fortunate and have had the thrill of touching the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in a positive way. I still get goosebumps every time I receive an email someone who’s life has been changed by what they read in one of my books.
However, what a lot of people may not know is that I also deliver seminars and workshops. As a matter of fact, I started doing seminars before I published my first book.
I’ve delivered programs to businesses, associations, schools, and government agencies. And I’ve held a number of public seminars like the one I’m part of in Philadelphia in November (see below).
My talks have been for a variety of gatherings including motivational seminars for college students and at-risk youth, performance enhancement programs for corporate employees, and productivity workshops for senior management and sales forces.
I’ve delivered half and full day training sessions for association meetings to help members in their personal and business lives as well as people in mid-life who want to reinvent themselves and create a more rewarding future.
Speaking and training is something I’d like to do more of so, if you or your company, association, school or agency have an upcoming event or would like an inspiring, affordable speaker, contact me.
Incidentally, if you can refer me to someone who engages me for a paid event you will be compensated.
You can learn more about my programs here.
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August 11th, 2009 by Jim Donovan
You may have noticed that I’ve been quiet lately. Some of it has to do with everything I’ve been doing here, like finishing a new book, but it’s also that I’ve been taking time to enjoy the summer, especially now that it’s actually warm here in the northeast US.
If you’ve been reading Jim’s Jems for a while, you may remember a story I wrote titled, “Summertime and the Living is Easy.” It’s here on my blog if you’d like to read it again:
http://tinyurl.com/mecyzq
I’m a big believer in taking time to relax, recharge and renew. This is time we all need to stay balanced and keep our energy and creativity at its peak.
Be sure to give yourself a break from your routine regularly. If at all possible, get away for a vacation or even a quick weekend trip.
If you cannot get away right now, why not give yourself an extraordinary self-care day?
As you may remember, this is a day when you do none of your regular tasks. You just relax, play and pamper yourself. It could be something as simple as taking an afternoon nap. Breaks like these can do wonders for your mental and physical health.
If you’re like me and love what you do, all play and no “work” is no fun either so I’ve been busy here in our home in the woods.
One of the things I’m particularly excited about is the completion of my new book, “Don’t Let an Old Person Move Into Your Body” – How to make the rest of your life the best of your life.
I’ve been writing this book, on and off, for several years but the timing just didn’t seem right until now. A couple of close friends who read an advance copy said it’s the best book I’ve written and they really enjoyed it. I know it’s the most comprehensive, coming in at 182 pages. That’s almost twice the length of my first book. You’ll be hearing more about this new book later on.
Based on the book, I’m instituting a whole new coaching program for baby boomers and people entering a new chapter in their life. If this sounds like you, please email me directly since the Web page is not even ready yet.
Having always been a leading edge techie, I’m excited that my second book, the international best-seller, “This is Your Life, Not a Dress Rehearsal” is now available from the Apple App store for reading on an iphone or ipod Touch. It’s here:
http://tinyurl.com/lkq4d5
Not to exclude anyone, it’s also available for the Amazon Kindle here:
http://tinyurl.com/kvhj5y
And for fans of my first book, Handbook to a Happier Life, I’m almost finished with a sequel titled, “52 Ways to a Happier Life,” which will be available shortly.
As I said, I haven’t been totally idle:-)
Be sure to follow me on Twitter and “friend” me on Faceboook (mention Jim’s Jems).
Enjoy the remaining days of summer. Be happy, be safe and be well.
Blessings,
Jim Donovan
PS. If you’re in the vicinity of Easton, PA, my friend, Joe Paretta and I are holding a fr*e financial seminar on September 17th at 7:00 PM, at “TranquiliTea” at 106 Fourth Street, Easton, PA.
You may have noticed that I’ve been quiet lately. Some of it has to do with everything I’ve been doing here, like finishing a new book, but it’s also that I’ve been taking time to enjoy the summer, especially now that it’s actually warm here in the northeast US.
If you’ve been reading Jim’s Jems for a while, you may remember a story I wrote titled, “Summertime and the Living is Easy.” It’s below if you’d like to read it again
I’m a big believer in taking time to relax, recharge and renew. This is time we all need to stay balanced and keep our energy and creativity at its peak.
Be sure to give yourself a break from your routine regularly. If at all possible, get away for a vacation or even a quick weekend trip.
If you cannot get away right now, why not give yourself an extraordinary self-care day?
As you may remember, this is a day when you do none of your regular tasks. You just relax, play and pamper yourself. It could be something as simple as taking an afternoon nap. Breaks like these can do wonders for your mental and physical health.
If you’re like me and love what you do, all play and no “work” is no fun either so I’ve been busy here in our home in the woods.
One of the things I’m particularly excited about is the completion of my new book, Don’t Let an Old Person Move Into Your Body – How to make the rest of your life the best of your life.
I’ve been writing this book, on and off, for several years but the timing just didn’t seem right until now. A couple of close friends who read an advance copy said it’s the best book I’ve written and they really enjoyed it. I know it’s the most comprehensive, coming in at 182 pages. That’s almost twice the length of my first book. You’ll be hearing more about this new book later on.
Based on the book, I’m instituting a whole new coaching program for baby boomers and people entering a new chapter in their life. If this sounds like you, take a look here.
Having always been a leading edge techie, I’m excited that my second book, the international best-seller, This is Your Life, Not a Dress Rehearsal is now available here from the Apple App store for reading on an iphone or ipod Touch.
Not to exclude anyone, it’s also available here for the Amazon Kindle.
And for fans of my first book, Handbook to a Happier Life, I’m almost finished with a sequel titled, 52 Ways to a Happier Life, which will be available shortly.
As I said, I haven’t been totally idle:-)
Enjoy the remaining days of summer. Be happy, be safe and be well.
PS. If you’re in the vicinity of Easton, PA, my friend, Joe Paretta and I are holding a free financial seminar on September 17th at 7:00 PM, at TranquiliTea House at 106 Fourth Street, Easton, PA.
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January 8th, 2009 by Jim Donovan
Before you start running around in circles, frantically trying to get more customers, take a little time to revisit your original vision and get back in touch with why you’re doing what you do in the first place. This is the first and, probably, the most important step in shifting from a recession mind-set to one of abundance and prosperity.
Here’s a short audio recording, excerpt from a live seminar I delivered recently to a group of business owners in Perkasie, PA.
Listen to Growing Your Business in Difficult Times – Part 1
By the way, if you’re part of a group of small businesses and would like to have me deliver a similar talk, at no cost within driving distance of Bucks County, PA, let me know and I’ll see what I can do to accommodate.
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However, what a lot of people may not know is that I also deliver seminars and workshops. As a matter of fact, I started doing seminars before I published my first book.
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