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Are you confounded or confused by the term Executive Function? Like you should know what it means but it's not so easy to define? Or do you find yourself asking, "why can't they just ..." when neurospicy people in your life (partners, colleagues, or especially kids) do things that just don't make sense to you? If so, chances are that executive function (EF) is underlying some of those challenging behaviors. Whatever your reason for better understanding EF, there's no one who curates that conversation better than Seth Perler. His annual, online TEFOS event starts in 10 days (Aug 9). It's predominantly focused on Executive Function Back-to-School issues -- and it's a wealth of information! If you're an adult (parent or professional) who could stand to better understand EF, this free event is worth the registration and a great way to support the neurospicy people in your world! Diane Dempster and I from ImpactParents will be speaking -- along with an always-extraordinary roster of guests! Link below to find out more.

𝟯 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗜 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽... 1️⃣ 𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? No. It isn't. Free bacon butty hunters need not apply. We charge our clients for the same private workshops, bit sh*t of us to give it away for free elsewhere isn't it. 2️⃣ 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲? This ain't a sit down, take notes and shut up type of event. Be ready to get involved. We are good - but deliverying an interactive workshop over Zoom just ain't gonna' work. 3️⃣ 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Yes. We will be rolling out other dates and locations very soon. So if you can't make the date, or can't get to Manchester, let me know and we will get your on the list for future events. 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀... 📍 Manchester 📆 14th March 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁? What you waiting for? 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗠 💌 #linkedintraining #linkedintips #linkedingrowth

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Events have always been an important part of the property calendar, but there seems to be a renewed appetite for them post-COVID. And I'm increasingly getting asked to cover panels as part of my media training. Whether you've been invited, volunteered, or managed to grab a spot as a panel sponsor, you want to come across well. And that means doing some prep. One of the things I always advise is to ask the organisers questions. When I moderate, I like to make sure all the panellists know what to expect and feel comfortable; we've normally had a pre-event call to run through things. If there isn't a call, you can still ask about the format, who the audience is, whether there are specific talking points, etc. All this information will help you prepare, and being prepared will help you relax and enjoy it – and come across better. Have you been on a panel? What advice would you give? (And yes, that is me in action during MIPIM, sometime pre-COVID.)

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DKG ILLINOIS THE WEEK OF JULY 21-JULY 27, 2024 “Create Spaces in DKG Gatherings Where Members Feel Physically and Emotionally Safe, Accepted, Appreciated, and Heard.” I hope we all can strive to make sure that our members feel safe, appreciated, accepted, and heard. We must all work together to appreciate the needs of our members. We are a diverse group who have different expectations and through allowing each member to be heard, we can achieve a sense of belonging. This week we have several activities. On Sunday at 5 p.m. central we have Solutions Sunday. If you are having behavioral problems with students, come to learn about possible solutions and resources. This week, Lisa Cipriano has lots of resources for us. Then on Tuesday evening, do you have children or grand- children who procrastinate in school or at home? Come on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. central for a workshop on procrastination.  Then on Thursday morning there will be a great opportunity to learn how to do hybrid meetings. Some people will join Linda Adcock at her home at 9:30 a.m. central time (address below and for exact directions, call Linda) and some of us will join on Zoom at 10 a.m.  Sy Stern, International Membership director and Pat Rinkenberger, State Membership Chair will teach us how to do effective hybrid meetings. This a wonderful opportunity for all of us.   POP UP EVENTS If you looked at one of the Facebook posts, you saw that Beta Phi is having Pop Up Events. YEA, BETA PHI. They are having one that is a field trip. A member decides they want to go and do something, so they say to other chapter members, “Hey you want to join me?” Whoever wants to join goes along. What fun. It occurred to me that we can do those on Zoom also. As long as you give me two-weeks- notice and want to have a pop- up event on Zoom, we can do that. Maybe you just finished a terrific project or want to share something you learned about tech or you want to share a great teaching idea, we can have a Pop Up Event.

Discover the power of collaborative event planning in small towns! 🌟 Whether it's a formal event led by a dedicated committee or an informal, community-driven gathering, the emphasis is on meaningful participation from everyone involved. Check out this video to see how open and public processes can lead to successful, memorable events for any size of crowd. 🚀 #EventPlanning #CommunityEngagement #CollaborationInAction #SaveYourTown

Planning a conference is a complex and time-consuming process. If you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s easy to miss things out or make mistakes that can have a negative impact on the conference. Using our experience and know-how to plan your conference means you will avoid these pitfalls and have the time to focus on other priorities, knowing that the planning process remains organised and on schedule. https://lnkd.in/eB684naF #conferencePlanning #Conference #MTLEvents #ConferenceAdvertising #AdvertiseYourConference #PlanningYourConference

Talking Tidbit: Bacon, moola, greenbacks, bucks. These are all slang words for money. In our webinar June 28th, we wil be talking about the interesting origins of these and many oher words. We will also be talking about slang for time, abbreviations, American holidays and how we celebrate them, recreation, volunteering opportunities for spouses, community learning, how to enroll your kids in school and much more! On-boarding professionals, enroll your new #global employees at https://lnkd.in/e6zirz2v. #H1B, #global,#onboarding Gustav Karlberg Merck Life Science

Doris Molero, Ed.D Prof. Abha Sharma Ramesh Sharma Dr.Deepika Kohli Nives Torresi The video is an informative guide about the "Connecting Online" conference organized by Integrating Technology for Active Lifelong Learning (IT4ALL). Here's a detailed summary: Introduction: The speaker introduces the "Connecting Online" conference, which has been held annually since 2009. The 2024 conference is scheduled from February 23 to 25, and participation is free. Registration Process: Viewers are guided on how to enroll in the conference. The registration process involves logging into the integratingtechnology.org platform, preferably using a Google account, and then enrolling in the conference course. Conference Layout: The layout of the conference course on the website is showcased. Key sections include an overview of the conference, a video on obtaining a certificate of completion, information about the 3-day online conference, details about the 26 presenters from 12 countries, and links to live session webinars. Participant Interaction: The course offers a "Get Acquainted" forum for introductions, a support forum for questions, and an open discussion forum available during the conference dates. Participants are encouraged to reflect on the conference days by using video recording tools or creating content with Book Creator. Certificates: Information is provided on how participants can receive a certificate of completion or participation, depending on their level of engagement with the conference activities. Navigation and Features: The video also covers how to navigate the conference area, highlighting the use of the left sidebar for course indexing, the central area for accessing daily activities and presentations, and the right sidebar for updates and announcements. Additionally, the importance of setting the correct time zone for webinar timings is emphasized. Final Thoughts: The speaker encourages enrollment and participation in the conference, emphasizing the opportunity to learn and connect with educators worldwide. This video serves as a comprehensive guide for potential participants of the "Connecting Online" conference, providing all necessary information to register, navigate, and engage with the conference activities effectively. https://lnkd.in/dDAX7CVw