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Sally Ferguson - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Sally Ferguson has been a freelance writer since 1996, with focus on devotionals. Over 60 have been published in Pathways to God (Warner Press). She has also been published in Chautauqua Mirror, Just Between Us, Adult Span Curriculum, and Busti Church of God Beacon. Her coloring book, What Will I Be When I Grow Up? (Warner Press) was released January 2006. Retreat planner, women’s leader, children’s teacher, and speaker, Sally seeks to communicate God’s ... [More]
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- Does Price Determine Value?
[Business] In an economy where penny pinching is finally in vogue, ticket price can cause sticker shock! Maybe you've heard that a high-end conference will bring out "the cream of the crop?" To some extent, I agree. But I also believe a conference can cultivate a whole new crop! Let's look at both sides of that coin.
- Are You Starting a Retreat From Scratch?
[Business:Marketing] Are you starting a retreat from scratch? Have you come up with a catchy title to go along with your theme? Is your date locked in and the location secured? There are a few things you should know before mailing out your flyer!
- 5 Steps to Help You Decompress After Your Retreat!
[Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] How Do You Debrief? After a milestone event, it would be real easy to assimilate back into the daily routine, take a sigh of relief that you survived, and eventually forget the exhilaration of what you experienced. But you also miss the benefit of hindsight if you don't make time for reflection!
- How Will You Launch Your Retreat?
[Womens-Interests] In the business world, a product launch involves getting the word out in a timely fashion. The customer is teased with bites of data that will draw out her curiosity and egg her on to look for more information. She will be told why she needs one for her own and how it will enhance her lifestyle. Retreats are no different. Your objective is to hook your client so that she'll be ready to sign up as soon as registrations begin.
- Are You Scared Silly?
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] Times are tough and people are losing jobs. Talk of recession abounds in every conversation. Will you join the naysayers or will you bring hope to those who need a word of encouragement?
- 5 Ways to Pamper Those Who Carry the Load
[Business:Team-Building] As you make your goals for the upcoming year, take time to create some goals for your staff as well. Plan for learning and plan for team building, but plan for rest and recreation, too. You have four seasons in your year; why not plan one event for each season (or, quarterly sessions)? How do you treat your crew? New Year resolutions provide opportunities to think about ways to let your leadership team know they are valued. Seize the moment to send them a card, and point out one specific thing they've done in the past year that made a difference for you!
- Communication Clips
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] Does your audience stay with you through your talk? A good communicator learns to speak all four languages by adding in elements that will enlist each personality.
- Is it Possible to Have a No-Cost Retreat?
[Womens-Interests] Women are looking for ways to get friends together without a huge expense. Friendships can be fostered while watching the budget, and always affirm that we need each other!
- Have You Planned a Family Retreat Yet?
[Travel-and-Leisure] Family travel time is an important way to connect as a family. Wherever you live, wherever you go, you have the opportunity to make memories together.
- Garnering Responses Through a Survey
[Self-Improvement:Coaching] A survey helps you feel the pulse of attendees. Asking open-ended questions is a way of nudging people to give more feedback than a "yes" or "no" answer.
- How Do You Relate to Your Relations?
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] I took the kids to my cousin's wedding in Michigan in October. We were able to visit with family we hadn't seen for awhile and then traveled to Indiana to be with my folks. As I watched Nate and Anna interact with my Grandma, parents, sis and her hubby, it was a good reminder of the benefits of being with family... which leads me to the topic of this article!
- What Does a Retreat Mean to You?
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] Respite. Quiet. Getaway. Vacation. What does a retreat mean to you? I have found the break in routine to be rejuvenating to relationships, as well as in recuperation.
- Is Your Bedroom a Retreat Center?
[Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] Have you heard that environment affects attitude? Why not take a new look at your bedroom, and make one change today toward making it a place where you can retreat?
- Expressing Appreciation
[Business:Networking] Take noteworthy steps to let people know they have made a difference in your business. Write thank you notes that carry effective clout!
- Where Do You Find Retreat Locations?
[Womens-Interests] Take the pain out of planning for a group getaway! Break down the process into bite-size chunks. You too, can be a successful retreat planner!
- How to Plan a Retreat
[Womens-Interests] Have you found yourself on the planning committee for a ministry retreat and you don't know where to start? Maybe your church wants to have a marriage retreat or a planning retreat for the youth counselors, or a mother/daughter getaway? When the ladies in our church decided to have a retreat, I quickly volunteered to set the wheels in motion. I have been on the receiving end with attending wonderful getaways, and knew this was a way I could give back to others. Now in the planning stage for our fourth retreat, I've gleaned some ideas for successful gatherings.
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