Journey After School:A Guide to Starting Your Career and Managing Your Finances by Jasmine Sheffield Promotional Tour

Journey After School

by Jasmine Sheffield

About The Author:


Jasmine, a loving mother and wife, is a resident of Virginia. She is a 

graduate of Florida A&M University where she received a B.S. in 

Computer Information Systems. She went on to receive her M.S. in 

Management Information Systems from University of Illinois Springfield. 

Although she has a passion for technology, her greatest love is helping 

her peers with their careers and finances. 



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Book Genre- Self-Help

Publisher - Our Journey Publishing
Release Date - 1/9/2013
Amazon

Graduating from college is easy when compared to the effort of getting hired after graduation. Once hired, maintaining your professionalism and managing your finances can be challenging. Journey after School seeks to provide guidance for new graduates. Like the syllabus provided by a professor at the beginning of a semester, Journey after School is a brief, easy read.

Excerpt 1-

You’ve proven you have the skills, experience, and personality to join the company. From the first day on the job, you have to perform and do it professionally. For young professionals, a challenge will be proving that you are capable of performing the job. You are no longer in college and should not give your colleagues the impression that you are a student.

Appearances are important, and just like at your interview, you should wear appropriate attire to work. The business attire you wore to the interview may not be required for your office; therefore, it is important to ask your recruiter or hiring manager about the dress code. As you begin working, you can observe your colleagues and determine how formal or casual they dress.

In school, classes had a defined schedule, but in your career, you may not have a specific schedule. Many employers expect that you will be at work at a reasonable time and do all of your hours for the day. If you have the luxury of choosing your own schedule, be mindful of your company’s core business hours. Typically, the core hours
are defined between a start and finish time like 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If your schedule is predefined, be sure you are punctual. You are not expected to work non-stop when you arrive at work, but you should minimize your downtime. When you are away from your workstation for an extended period of time, you should inform someone that you will be away. Your colleagues should not have to search for you and should never question whether you have actually worked all of your scheduled hours. 

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Promo 101 Virtual Book Tour: How We Create Fear with Dr. Friedmann Schaub - The Fear and Anxiety Solution

Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, is a physician specializing in cardiology and molecular biologist who has helped thousands of people to overcome fear and anxiety with his breakthrough and empowerment program that combines his medical expertise with NLP, Time Line Therapy™, clinical hypnotherapy, meditation, and more...

Dr Friedemann Schaub shares information that is beneficial for you and your loved ones, in The Fear and Anxiety Solution. His says that people who read this book and implement the step by step program – will find a difference in their lives by the time they reach the end of the book. 

For more details about The Fear and Anxiety Solution, visit the tour page - http://bookpromotionservices.com/2012/10/03/fear-anxiety-solution-tour  

 Dr Schaub’s website www.thefearandanxietysolution.com. 

Order your copy - http://www.amazon.com/The-Fear-Anxiety-Solution-Breakthrough/dp/1604078561

From David LeRoy

The Full Monty Author

You may recall that recently Sue Grafton got into a huge kettle of hot water when she had some less than flattering things to say about Self-Published authors in an interview for a blog in Kentucky. http://louisvilleky.com/2012/08/louisville-author-spotlight-welcomes-sue-grafton/

 It spread like fire through the tight community of Indie authors once it was picked up and reposted on The Passive Voice blog.  Soon she was redacting and explaining herself like crazy.  Within the interview, she also stated that people who write in coffee shops are exhibitionists, but I never got an apology.   :)

She is right, because I write in coffee shops and that is exactly what I am doing.  I am seeing others, and being seen by them on a consistent basis.  I am in full view -- not really full Monty, but you get the idea.

Back in early August, I sold a copy of my book to one of my coffee shop friends.  Unknownst to me, her husband is the host of an all male book club.  A week later, she bought six copies of my book from the trunk of my car outside Starbucks.  But then, there was a problem.  The all male book club only wanted to read non-fiction, and my book is historical fiction.  No problem as I explained to her that the vast majority of the book is historically accurate and follows history closely.  All of this conversation, of course, took place in line at Starbucks in front of other customers who were probably listening.  She put her foot down and insisted they read the book. They did, and they enjoyed it. 

On October 11^th, I am sitting down to dinner with this club to discuss The Siren of Paris. They have even offered to buy me dinner, and I intend to bring out some of the original documents I used to create the story when I was in the research phase.   

Now, had I not been at Starbucks, and not had the time to talk with this person, whom, this entire opportunity would not have materialized.  A blog tour organizer is well worth the investment;  however, there is no way I could say to them, “get me a gig at this book club.” This is not something I can buy, but only be invited to, if chosen. 

Word of mouth marketing is the golden goose dream of every author; however, manifesting this sort of phenomena takes a concerted effort and requires lots of on the ground, direct public interaction. It is also nearly impossible to control; therefore, you must always be prepared. 

“Oh, you wrote a book, what is it about?” somebody asks.

Develop a quick elevator pitch for your book.  Be ready to tell a summary right off the bat without missing a beat between the pitch and your food order.  Here is my pitch.  

“It is about a young man who returns to Paris before the war and falls in love with the wrong kind of woman, because she becomes a collaborator, and he is too blind to see it….Tall, No whip Mocha please, and I will take the cheese Danish … and so you see, he gets a hard lesson in both life and love.”

Of course Sue is sitting on my right shoulder calling me an immodest exhibitionist.  Seth Godin is on the left shoulder jumping up and down for joy. 

Now, so far I have sold two full boxes of my book out of the trunk of my car.  Some I sell, and others I have had to mail off for reviews.  However, this is 60 physical books, usually signed and dedicated, going out to people who have requested them.  I was referred to a group that does public readings, and I was the featured reader for 45 minutes.  I sold four copies, and one resulted in a positive review.  I sold a few books, while on a camping trip, to people with whom I was chatting.  One of the people was very familiar with some of the historical details of the book. 

This “immodest behavior” adds up with time and will not result in an arrest.  Last night my chiropractor asked me if I had done much recently, in town, with the book, and I thought for a second and said, “Not really.”  But in reality, that is not true.  I have been doing a lot to be seen, as an author, yet I just have not given it much thought because I am not speaking to a crowd at the local book store, and I am not on T.V.  The reason he asked is because someone recognized me in his office and connected me to the book. 

This is not a sure fire bet to sell thousands upon thousands of books.  I have no idea how you will climb your way to the top of the Amazon ranking for your selected category.  It certainly is not an overnight solution from which you can see results next weekend.  But, it is the one of the most powerful marketing tools I know.  Word of mouth takes its time, but once it takes off, it is impossible to stop. 

Don’t believe me? So, how did all those cat videos go viral on YouTube?

 It is great to have you participating on The Fear and Anxiety Solution virtual tour. Dr Schaub is sharing very valuable and timely information in his new book and thank you for helping us get the word out. Below you will find information about the book, about Dr Schaub and the one paragraph that we request everyone includes with their post. You can use the author and book details, if that works in your post. We also included the link to a 4 minute video with Dr Schaub. He explains the book and the program and it can be used in your post.

 

The Fear and Anxiety Solution – A Breakthrough Process for Healing and Empowerment with your Subconscious Mind

The Fear and Anxiety Solution presents Dr. Schaub’s breakthrough and empowerment program for learning to understand, direct, and utilize the subconscious mind as our greatest ally on the path to health and wholeness.

 “The more unresolved fear and anxiety you’ve stored in your subconscious, the more untapped potential awaits you,” explains Dr. Schaub. 

Thank you so much for sharing with us today Dr. Schaub!

Book Review: Timeout! To Retreat, Review, & Renew by PJ Campagna

Timeout! To Retreat Review & Renew A practical 3-Step Strategy To Advance Your Life, Relationships & Businesses "THE playbook for happily-ever-after!" Timeout! To Retreat, Review & Renew was created, in part, at the request of family, friends, and colleagues who have observed and been curious about our personal annual timeout as a couple: the time we set aside each year from our daily routine to focus on our personal and professional relationships-with each other, and the world to which we are both individually connected. Our annual timeout has provided the "breather" for us to re-couple and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose, respect and joy-together. TIMEOUT! To Retreat, Review & Renew is about the insights and practices we've gained and developed along the way. It's also about defying the odds when it comes to melding families, businesses and strong-willed personalities...like us, and maybe, like you! These techniques have assisted us in creating a richer, happier, and more playful life together and we hope they'll add richness to your life too. TIMEOUT! A 3-Step Success Strategy Retreat... Slow down the pace; Smile more; Stress less! Review... Assess goals and challenges; Dream big; Reflect on possibilities! Renew... Map out the Bliss; Plan for prosperity; Celebrate your union! For more info: Timeout@RetreatReviewRenew.com

PJ Synergy LLC

PJ Synergy LLC is a personal development organization founded by Phyllis and Jerry (PJ) Campagna whose mission is to enhance and synergize human potential toward the realization of personal and professional goals.  PJ Synergy LLC is the publisher of the book Timeout! To Retreat, Review & Renew as well as related seminars and workshops.

Phyllis Campagna

Phyllis Campagna is the owner of Excelsis Performance Strategies, a professional development firm. Phyllis is a pioneer in the emerging profession of coaching, having coached businesses and individuals for over twenty years. As a Chartered Business Coach™ (ChBC™), she holds the most advanced designation available to business coaching professionals through the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC). Phyllis’ coaching strategies are summarized in her company slogan: Focusing Internal Truths Toward External Goals; guiding her clients in finding more effective ways to meld their personal beliefs with professional goals.

Phyllis has a BA in applied behavioral science from National Louis University. In addition to being a Chartered Business Coach™ through The Worldwide Association of Business Coaches, she is certified in both business and executive coaching through the former National Association of Business Coaches, has completed advanced mediation training through the Divorce Mediation Institute, and is proud to be a member of the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches, the International Coach Federation, the National Association of Professional Organizers, and Leadership Illinois (Alumni- Class of 2002).

Phyllis has served in 20+ other business and civic leadership positions during the past thirty years, including: Rotary President, Rotary Lieutenant Governor, Illinois CUSD 300 Board of Education, and volunteer mentor for Women Unlimited.

When she isn’t pursuing her passion for business, Phyllis loves to spend time with family and friends, travel with her husband, and indulge in her hobbies of genealogy, dancing, and collecting holiday movies.

View my profile on LinkedIn.

Jerry Campagna

Jerry Campagna is the President of The MOST and MST Latino, Inc., a change management, capacity building, and Latino marketing/ management firm based in the Chicago suburbs. Jerry’s varied experiences as a Latino media and segmentation marketing expert, entrepreneur, and national sales executive gives him a unique set of talents in “orchestrating” target marketing and management initiatives for both corporate and nonprofit clients.

The former publisher of Reflejos Newspaper (Paddock Publications), Jerry led his team in the growth of the monthly tabloid, culminating in a weekly format with over 100,000 copies distributed throughout the Chicago suburbs, now the largest suburban bilingual publication in the United States. Campagna has been recognized by numerous marketing and publication organizations, including the Newspaper Association of America, the American Press Institute, and the National Association of Hispanic Publications, for his innovative approaches within the Latino community in the areas of circulation, editorial, and marketing—Latino Style.

Jerry has co-founded a number of nonprofit leadership development programs, including: The GoodGuys Inc., an at-risk youth development life skills program; the Suburban Minority Business Council, a marketing and management development organization; and the AGUILA Leadership Program, a leadership development program for aspiring adult Latino leaders.

Jerry has also served as a board member with numerous community organizations, including: the Boys and Girls Club, the Chicago Headline Club, the National Association of Hispanic Publications, the Elgin Community College Foundation, and the Harper Community College Foundation.

One of Jerry’s proudest professional moments was being recognized with an Honorary Degree from Harper Community College in 2004, acknowledging his contributions and leadership in the Chicago suburban Latino community.

View my profile on LinkedIn.

www.retreatreviewrenew.com

My Review:



Favorite Famous Quote - "The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention."~Thich Nhat Hanh

Favorite Quote from Book - "What you say is not nearly important as how you say it."

Best Acronym - VIBE - V=values, I=Intentions, B=Beliefs, E=Environment.


Everyone has relationships. We deal with them every single day of our lives. Whether it's with our husbands, wives, children, or business associates, we deal with some sort of relationship with another human being. Timeout! To Retreat, Review, & Renew is a blueprint for success no matter the type of relationship you face.

How on earth will they ever make it as a couple? How many times have you thought that very question when looking at friends that have new relationships? Two people from completely different backgrounds, little in common. Phyllis and Jerry had this asked about them, and they even thought it about themselves at one point. BUT...they knew there was something they loved about each other, that each had something to compliment one another. How did they make it all these years and still stay together?

A Timeout!

Within these pages you will find advice on the best ways to communicate in all of your relationships. From reading the first sentence, I started implementing their steps. My husband and I have taken their advice and finding it works great! I love the ideas they gave, not only for us as a couple, but as parents and business owners as well. The book comes complete with tools and links for amazing resources that if you follow and really take heed, you may just find that a Timeout! is exactly what you need to analyze and communicate with other people.

They by no means tell you how to live your life, but instead offer ways to make it all it can be. The Campagna's have written an easy to follow plan that you just won't be able to say no to. I highly recommend this book for anyone that wants to learn how to live life with less stress, and that wants to communicate effectively with others.

Virtual Book Tour Pit Stop with Kim Upstone

Today my guest is Kim Upstone,  author of All I Want is Everything.  Welcome Kim and thank you so much for stopping in.


What inspired you to pen your first title?

My very first book was actually a result from all the questions I received from clients and realtors.  One area of interest for me has been the effects of our environment upon our well being. For believers it is called Feng Shui and for non believers it is called Neuro-architecture. From my background in design and as an accredited stager I wrote the book so others would know how to use all those principals combined to prepare your home correctly to sell. Appealing to a buyer aesthetically as well as emotionally, creating a wonderful feeling to the home, as well as a beautiful home for people to buy.

My latest book began as a letter to my children. Many years ago, when they were very young, I had embarked on a spiritual journey to find “my everything” . When they both began asking questions about why we are different in our thinking and attitude than others I realized that they had lived almost their entire life in the brightness of the light from what I learned. They were raised differently and my relationship with my husband is different than most, in addition to the fact that we understand our place in the world and the way we live has served us all very well through pain and loss and even success. We know who we are and who we strive to be, we have a map to keep us on course and understand our great value to ourselves and the world, but do not compare ourselves to others, so our ego is not involved.
I was told by an angel while on my journey that I needed to go where there was no trail and leave a path. Until I wrote the letter to my children it did not dawn on me that the trail was my original journey and the path would be writing the books for others to share, a trail to happiness for those who choose to venture.

How long have you been writing?

I wrote poetry endlessly when I was younger and then stopped for a number of years, except for journaling. I took it up writing seriously again three years ago when I wrote my first book.

What was the hardest part about writing this particular novel book ?

This was a very personal experience for me. It was painful to pour over all my old journals from when I took my original journey, but it was an important part of being able to create that path for others. To go back and see how the darkness of unhappiness and negativity encompassed my world was sobering. What if I had not asked for guidance or missed the message the angel delivered to me, I understood quickly that my life would have been very different than the life I have lived.

Have any dreams been realized as a result of your writing?

My dreams were realized the moment a woman said to me after reading my book that her life had gone from ordinary to extraordinary and nothing had changed in her life but her thinking. If she is the only person I helped it would have been well worth it.

Is there a message in your novel book you want readers to grasp?

I hope they grasp much from the book, but I realize that each will take from it what they are ready for.If there was one thing I would hope that they understand that nothing of value comes free. It all takes work. Happiness, a peaceful heart, love, great relationships, raising children that are wonderful citizens of the world, these are all things that take hard work. In addition, I want them to understand that anything that you work hard for and value you are not so quick to give up on; children, relationships and happiness.

Where do you hope to take your writing in the future?

My most recent book is the first of a series of four books. I knew from the beginning there would be four books. The first book is all about us, who we want to be, defining what “our everything” is and creating a map to guide us through life.
The second will be about relationships. The third is about raising children and the fourth is about being successful and balancing remaining bright in your spirit while having abundance present.

What advice do you have for writer's just starting out?

Write because you love write. If you love it the rest will fall into place.

Anything else you would like to share with us today?......

I would love people to understand their importance in the world. Each of us was put here for a reason and we each need to seek out for ourselves, in whatever way works best for us, that purpose and passion that lies within us.

Bio

I am one of 9 children born to a business entrepreneur father (still living) and a housewife (deceased). I’ve been married 32 years to my husband Doug who is a sports writer. I have 2 children Melissa who lives in Hawaii and Brent who is married and lives in Tempe, AZ and his wife and they are expecting their first child Grace in August. My husband and I care for my sister Debbie(who is 5 years older than I) she has special needs and of course we have Frank our 4 year old cocker spaniel!  (he’s in one of the pics I attached for your amusement) We moved to AZ 7 years ago to get away from the cold.

Kim Upstone is the owner of A New Day A New Vision which is not only the name of her company, but her life philosophy. Kim believes that each new day we can create a new vision for ourselves, home and environment. As an author, motivational speaker and intuitive designer she resides with her family in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a background in interior design and interest into the effects of environment upon individuals. Accreditation in staging and feng shui soon followed, in addition to study in the field of neuro- architecture. Her first book Step by Step To Sold and Feng Shui to Sell are reflections of those principals. Created as guide for home sellers looking to prepare their home by combining Feng Shui and Staging techniques.
Feng Shui for Special Needs, her second book, is given out as a free ebook for people with life and learning challenges. Based on her own personal experience, and working with special needs children and adults to make enhancements to their environments all in an effort to allow them to flourish.

Her new book All I Want Is Everything released in December 2009 is drawn from her life’s journey of searching how to find her everything and learning to dance in the storm. All I Want Is Everything is a guide to help women reclaim happiness and peace in the search for their everything.

Website

http://www.anewdayanewvision.com

Purchase book on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/All-Want-Everything-Guide-Happiness/dp/0984077227/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277916440&sr=8-1-catcorr