Books & Training Manuals Books Title: Death … and the Lessons I Learned Sub-title: Discovering inspiration, love, acceptance, peace, and spiritual growth in the difficult moments of life Author: Louise Smith Publisher: First Choice Books Available June 2009 through amazon.ca, chapters.indigo.ca and at bookstores throughout Canada. All books purchased on this website will be ‘PERSONALLY SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR’. Pages: 161 $14.95 CAN - Paperback Get 3 Books for $30 (33% Holiday Savings) $9.95 CAN - EBook (Download Now!) About the Book: This past summer Louise Smith nearly drowned. She was pulled from the depths of a lake and given another chance at life. A week later she attended two funerals. One for the father of a dear friend, the other for the mother of her dear friend’s wife. The week after that her brother-in-law died. It was a summer of death. It seemed that dark cloak was insisting on hovering over her, waiting for her to acknowledge there was something bigger at play. Through the heart-wrenching, hope-inspired and often hilarious personal stories told in Death…and the Lessons I Learned, Louise Smith shows us that every death, tragic as they may be, is an opportunity to learn valuable lessons that guide our soul forward in the journey of life. You will find humour, love, and a greater sense of self as you are nudged to reflect on your own life and the lessons placed before you in the difficult moments. Title: Selling in a Tough Economy Subtitle: 3 Simple steps to get your customer to say YES Author: Louise Smith Publisher: LouiseSmithConsulting Inc. Pages: 104 $9.95 CAN - EBook (Download Now!) About the Book: Hit hard by the economy? Finding it tough to close sales? Working hard, making less? When times are tough, it becomes more important to reassess what we are doing right, and more importantly, what we are doing wrong. In Selling in a Tough Economy you will learn the 3 simple steps to get your customer to say YES. Not only will you learn the secret, you will be guided through easy-to-follow steps so that you master the skills needed. This is EXACTLY what you need to do to BEAT THE STAGNANT ECONOMY and turn challenges into OPPORTUNITIES! Training Manuals Title: Self-led Presentations Skills - Spot On Presentations Author: Louise Smith Publisher: LouiseSmithConsulting Inc. Pages: 157 $29.95 CAN - Printed Manual $19.95 CAN - EBook (Download Now!) About the Training Program: Traditionally, presentation skills have been taught through facilitator-led workshops and training sessions. It was believed that people couldn’t assess their own abilities, learn integral new skills, and perfect changes in delivery to become masterful at presenting - without a facilitator or teacher leading the way. That was before the release of Spot On Training’s Self-Led Presentation Skills program. This workbook-styled program takes the place of attending an intense 5-day facilitator-led workshop. Participants that complete the Spot On program will perfect the art of delivery, understand how their audience listens AND prepare so the audience will agree with their recommendations. All of this – at a fraction of the cost for a 5-day presentation skills training session! Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards Judge’s Commentary: “It appears that Louise Smith has covered all bases in regard to giving a presentation, from start to finish – the listening process to the presentation review. Having given presentations myself over the years, I marvel at the areas the book explores that I never thought of (understanding the listener, analyzing the audience, for ex.) – I myself needed this kind of book, and I venture a good many people will feel the same. In easy workbook format, with simple, logical outlined steps to follow, this book could be a valuable tool, especially for the rookie presenter or the fearful public speaker. The easy suggested but thorough preparation is the key. Readers will relate to the anecdotes, welcome such empathy. The do’s and don’ts are vital; the anecdotes are humanizing; the tips for visual aids right on. A very helpful, useful workbook and a great pal to the presenter.” Title: Students – Give Your Presentation Impact - Spot On Presentations Author: Louise Smith Publisher: LouiseSmithConsulting Inc. Pages: 13 $4.95 CAN - EBook (Download Now!) About the Training Program: This 13 page mini-manual is perfect for every student who needs to complete a school/college/university project or presentation. You will learn: Student Planning Grid - a simple 7-step to-do list that will save you valuable preparation time. The Format Boxes – The EASIEST way to write/present your information so that you stay organized and your audience stays tuned in. Testimonial: “Dear Louise: Thank you very much for helping me. I did my presentation and I said it perfectly and I wasn’t nervous at all. I got an 83%.” Leah P. – a high school sophomore who was terrified to deliver a presentation to her class. Title: Networking – Give Your Infomercial Impact □ Spot On Presentations Author: Louise Smith Publisher: LouiseSmithConsulting Inc. Pages: 16 $4.95 CAN - EBook (Download Now!) About the Training Program: This mini-manual is designed specifically for business professionals who attend networking meetings, such as: BNI BWNA Rotary International Wings Women In Networking Chamber of Commerce Etc. Most of these meetings allow you a minute or two to strut your stuff. This is your chance to capture your audience’s interest. Yet so many of you blow it! Your “infomercials” have anything BUT impact and you leave the audience secretly wishing you’d be quiet and sit down. Who among us hasn’t cringed when we’ve been forced to sit through a mumbler – or even worse – a droner. Sometimes, we’re not even sure just what the person DOES – and, after they’ve said their piece, we’re just as happy not knowing. If you want your audience to stay tuned, then this Spot On mini-manual is for you. By following a few simple steps, we’ll help you create an exciting and powerful infomercial. Before long, you’ll be the one everyone clambers to speak with after the meeting. Testimonial: “I had been attending the same monthly networking meeting for more than a year, which meant that I’d had at least a dozen opportunities to sell myself in 60 seconds or less. I knew I needed help when one of the longtime members asked me just what I did…exactly. Thanks to the Spot On Networking approach, I now have an introduction that people listen to – and a tag line that works.” Judy Penz Sheluk - Freelance Writer/Editor Title:Facilitator Led Training Kits - Presentation Skills □ Spot On Presentations Author: Louise Smith Publisher: LouiseSmithConsulting Inc. Pages: Facilitator manual: 93 pages. Participant manual: 69 pages Contact us for pricing About the Training Program: This program is ideal for companies and organizations that have a training department and facilitators on staff. Traditionally, companies that have a need for presentation skills training have had to hire outside training consultants, sometimes paying exorbitant prices. Because of the time and cost involved, only specific employees were given the opportunity to attend the program. The reality is that it's not JUST sales people who need impeccable presentation skills. Any employee that has to say, do, show or ask something of a customer, fellow employee, department head, etc. must be able to present their needs in a logical, informative and results-oriented manner. This program offers that opportunity. Kit Includes: 1 facilitator manual complete with: instructions sample agendas learning games and role plays participant feedback forms PLUS how to measure effectiveness 1 participant manual Train your Facilitators Spot On facilitators are available to train your facilitators on this program. Please click here for more information.