Category: Empowerment - Carole Copeland Thomas

10/16/2014

Paying For College & Managing Student Debt

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Our Kitchen Cabinet Financial Expert Lurie Davis is back to discuss three important ways that you can finance your child’s college education in a painless methodical way. He’ll walk us through the various programs that you can consider regardless of the age of your child.

And for our listeners who have mounting student debt, Lurie will walk you though a reasonable and painless way to manage your student debt while building your career at the same time.

With costs rising now more than ever every family (even grandparents like me) need to listen to this show and share it with others as you plan the educational pathway for your youngsters.

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9/11/2014

Job Readiness Workshop Training with LaVerne Freeman

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Veteran career strategist LaVerne Freeman and a regular guest on our show discusses the new training workshops created by Operation A.B.L.E. (www.operationable.net) that will debut in October. Reinventing Yourself, Staying Relevant and Strategic Networking are three of the power-packed sessions designed for older workers in job transition or getting back into the workplace. Modestly priced, these sessions will help Greater Boston area residents to step up their game, become more competitive while advancing their career options in industries across the region.

I am honored to be the trainer for this exciting upcoming sessions and we’ll describe them in detail on today’s show. Spread the word to your friends and colleagues who need a job makeover and aren’t afraid to become transformed!

AND….we’ll pay tribute to the 13th Anniversary of September 11th. Gone but NOT Forgotten.

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About Operation A.B.L.E.  (www.operationable.net)

Since 1982, Operation A.B.L.E. of Greater Boston, Inc., a 501 (c)3 organization, has provided training programs and employment services for older workers who need job support services to re-enter the workforce.

We offer a variety of services including occupational and computer skills training, job search training and support, coaching and counseling, midternships, and apprenticeships. In addition, our Resource Room is available to help with current job listings. Join our professional networking groups and job clubs and expand your network!
Mission Statement
The mission of Operation A.B.L.E. is to provide employment and training opportunities to mature workers 45+ from economically, racially and occupationally diverse backgrounds. A.B.L.E. is equally committed to serve Massachusetts employers by providing well-qualified candidates to meet their employment needs and by training employees to have the updated skills needed to be as productive as possible at their jobs.
History
In 1982, Ezra Merrill, who had recently retired as president of H.P. Hood & Company, founded Careers for Later Years, a non-profit dedicated to recruiting retired executives to help other non profits better manage their operations. Eventually, Careers for Later Years was renamed Operation A.B.L.E. of Greater Boston and the program for retired executives became the Executive Service Corps, which still exists today.

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8/7/2014

11 Ways To Convention Success:Making the Most Out Of Your Next Convention, Conference or Trade Show

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I am a veteran convention attendee and have attended, spoken at or participated in countless conventions and conferences since my early 20s. Now 40 years later, they still hold great fascination and value for me. This summer alone I have attended 4 conventions, with #5 coming up next week.

On today’s show I’ll share an 11 step strategy on making conventions, conferences and trade shows work for you. You’ll learn how to NOT get overwhelmed, how to manage your expectations and how to use each experience to gain new clients, new projects, new friends or close that promising business deal.

Get out your pen and paper and let’s get to work on maximizing your next convention experience.

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Step 1    Game On! Preparation
Step 2    Chill...Pace Yourself To Avoid Burnout
Step 3    Stock Up On Your Supplies...Business Cards, etc.
Step 4    Hit The Bullseye...Meeting The Right People
Step 5    School's In....Attend Those Convention Classes
Step 6    Food Network
Step 7    File For Effect
Step 8    Money Trap Wisdom
Step 9    Fun Factory: Time For ME
Step 10   Say YES To Volunteerism
Step 11   Oh Yes...Phase 2

BONUS: BLOG, BLOG, BLOG & Broadcast on Social Media

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5/22/2014

Successfully Reinvent Your Career, Your Job, Yourself w/Laverne Freeman

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The days of having ONE job that lasts a lifetime are gone, only to be replaced with new opportunities to reinvent yourself in relevant and compelling new ways. If you are fortunate to keep your job for 40 years or more, God Bless You! Most in this new economy will make several career moves before transitioning to retirement.

What does reinvention mean? How can you reinvent yourself without making bad choices that will cost you in the long run? And how can you reinvent yourself so that others will notice your value and promote/pay/hire you accordingly?

We’ll talk with job coach LaVerne Freeman who knows first hand the value of personal reinvention. LaVerne has spent a lifetime helping others find new career opportunities...as a small business owner, corporate recruiter and career coach. She’ll highlight her own career path while sharing insights on how you can leverage your skill sets for greater upward mobility.

Put on your thinking cap and let’s reinvent for career success!

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4/3/2014

How To Journal Your Life 20 Minutes Each Day

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When YOU Are The ONLY One To Tell YOUR Story
How to Journal Your Life 20 Minutes Each Day

I am still riveted by Solomon Northup’s powerful life story visually reenacted in the Oscar Winning movie 12 Years A Slave. Not only is it the TRUE story of a free Black man kidnapped and thrown into slavery for 12 years before escaping to freedom. It’s a documented historical event because Northup chose to tell his OWN story shortly after gaining his freedom in 1853. Had he not had the boldness and courage of telling his story, his amazing journey might have been lost forever.

Granted, your life is probably not as perilous as Solomon Northup. But you DO have stories that are worth documenting. Daily stories of things that happen in your life each day worth jotting down in a notebook to keep forever.

And that is our topic today. How you can capture your own stories, your joys and sorrows in daily chunks that won’t take you more than 20 minutes each day. It’s the basis of my fourth book, My Personal Journal, Chronicle Your Life One Day At A Time. Listen to today’s show and find out the many ways you can journal and how it will enhance your own sense of empowerment and confidence in all that you do for yourself, for others and for the world around you.

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About Carole's New Book:
My Personal Journal
Chronicle Your Life One Day At A Time

Our lives are filled with countless stories, situations, routine tasks, triumphs and challenges that often go unnoticed as we race through our days and nights trying to make a difference in this world. Journaling helps you to capture the essence of your daily events while archiving your thoughts and inter- actions for future appreciation. Who better to tell your story than YOU? Who better to document that difficult decision than YOU? Who better to tell the amazing success you’ve achieved than YOU? This book is designed to help you develop a solid routine of empowering your life’s journey through your own personal journal.

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3/7/2014

Upcoming Events: Carole's Book Signing & Bill Banfield's CD Release

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It's FUN FRIDAY and we're excited about my special book signing next Tuesday March 11th at Darryl's in Boston. My topic: "Spiritual Alignment When You Want To Live Right." No charge to attend, and you'll have a prime opportunity to mix and mingle with Boston's Finest. Details are on the flyer below. Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

And don't stop there! Join us on Wednesday March 12th when award-winning jazz artist and Berklee music professor Dr. Bill Banfield kicks off his latest CD Release Party at Sculler's Jazz Club here in Boston. Time: 8pm
For Tickets Visit: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3964664

Two special events won't want to miss!!
-Carole

11/21/2013

Career Advice From Job Coach Expert LaVerne Freeman

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The Job Coach Is Back! Employment expert and career professional LaVerne Freeman is back to help YOU find your next job or career path. Are you stuck in a job you hate? Is there a future for you in another organization, but you’re too afraid to make that move? What is your risk factor in taking on a new assignment in your organization that may require you to risk the creature comfort that you currently enjoy?? And what if you’re over 50 and suddenly find yourself out of work and competing with professionals your kid’s age?

If we hit your hot button, today’s show is definitely for you.

And we’ll share some tips for you to stay sane and financially afloat during the holiday season.
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9/21/2013

Start With An A

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Carole's Granddaughter Julianna On Her First Day Of School

by Carole Copeland Thomas

Every school year provides a fresh start for EVERY student. In essence, every student starts with an A. Carole explains why embracing education and the start of a new school year is the gift to EVERY student each year. The trick is to maximize the school year so that the A can be preserved through the end of the year.

Your comments are welcome below.

9/11/2013

How To Collaborate: Work With Others For Project Success

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Carole Copeland Thomas

This video launches the Empowerment Tip To Success Series hosted by diversity professional Carole Copeland Thomas.

Each week we'll have a new tip to help empower and expand your personal and professional career path.

Today's tip: How To Collaborate: Working With Others For Project Success

Your comments and suggestions are welcome below.
-Carole!

7/12/2011

Michelle Obama, Empowerment, And A Message To African Women

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This is a moving message Michelle Obama delivered last month to young African women who have hopes, aspirations, and dreams like women everywhere.

Listen to this 43 minute speech and discuss the role of women leaders in your network of friends and colleagues. This speech is an excellent centerpiece for workshops, discussion groups or forums you are planning in the future.

You can download a copy of the speech below.

And after you have listened to the speech, please share your comments with us below.

-Carole

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First Lady Michelle Obama delivers the keynote address to a U.S.-sponsored Young African Women Leaders Forum from Regina Mundi Church in Soweto, Johannesburg. Forum participants include young women from across sub-Saharan Africa who are leading or involved in social and economic initiatives in their own countries. Visit WhiteHouse.gov/YoungAfrica to follow the First lady's trip.

Click Here To Download A Copy Of Michelle Obama's Speech