Last week I wrote about times when I was presented with opportunities to resolve situations that troubled me. I said that I had decided to wait and that soon chances to rectify these independent conditions were more or less thrust upon me. What if I had missed this divine timing? Would it have been too […]
Author: Joanne Deck
Joanne M. Deck, MBA, SPHR is a certified human resource professional, educator, public speaker, and author with expertise in leadership, education and training, careers, spiritual direction, and healthy dating relationships. She has over 20 years of corporate experience as an trainer, leadership coach, human resources director, wellness and management consultant, and customer service manager and was a Toastmaster, having achieved the levels of ACS and ALB. Joanne is also the author of Sane Sex for Singles, a three-time winning dating guide for the new millennium. Joanne was born in Rochester, NY and graduated from the University at Albany, NY with a degree in math and an MBA in human resources. She is the mother of young adult twin daughters and lives in Santa Barbara, CA with her husband, Roger. Joanne is currently working on her next book, Learning to Receive with Grace and Ease, aimed at helping people become more comfortable and skillful receivers. Her observation is that most people have the giving side of the equation down, but struggle with receiving.
Who Deserves You?
One of my clients recently shared with me advice he had received regarding employment. He was told to work for an organization that deserved him, rather than one who needed him. That’s a new way of looking at things that could be applied to almost any area of life. How would it work for you […]
Preventing Cancer
As I mentioned last week, the folks at the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter have reported that there are many factors under your control when it comes to preventing cancer. Begin by affirming daily, “I enjoy perfect health in body, mind and spirit.” Then add fuel to this intention with these nine practices: Don’t smoke or […]
The Gift of Perfect Timing
As a woman of faith, I may not know how to handle every situation, but I do always have a Source of guidance and opportunity. Recently I’ve experienced people behaving in ways that weren’t what I was expecting. These friends made choices that seemed out of character for them and didn’t make me feel good. […]
Handling First Dates – Part Two
So you’re comfortable with where you’re going on your first date. Now what? Drive yourself so you can leave when you want. Tell a friend where and when you’re going. Avoid going straight from work. Allow yourself time to shift out of work or family mode and into a social, ready for fun frame of […]
What Causes Cancer?
Did you know that almost half of American men and one-third of women will develop cancer at some time in their lives? No wonder it is the biggest health concern of most people! (Cancer is not the leading cause of death, however; that distinction goes to heart disease.) Studies show that almost 30% of those […]
More Lessons from Space
I’m still thinking about our trip to the Kennedy Space Center. One thing that touched me was the comments made by many of the astronauts stating that their space experience changed their perception of life and our world. Being able to view the earth from space was profoundly moving for them. They were struck with […]
Handling First Dates – Part One
As I discussed last week, singles events can take us out of our comfort zones. If you’ve been successful at working the room and meeting new people, you ideally will be faced with the next major challenge: the dreaded first date. Many people find first dates nerve-wracking. For me, as a former human resources professional, […]
Eating When You’re Not Hungry
Wait a minute – eat when you’re not hungry? Why would I advise you to do that? There are times when you should eat even if you’re not hungry, such as upon rising in the morning or after several daytime hours without eating. There are various reasons people sometimes don’t feel hunger, including having a […]
Nothing Is Impossible
Do you have a dream or goal that feels too difficult or complex to achieve? Last week I visited the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I discovered that I had no idea what complexity really meant! Did you know that there were two million systems on an Apollo spacecraft? Two million! How is it possible […]