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Where is a bell that's been ringing non-stop since the 1840s? And where was the highest wind speed ever recorded? Hear Episode 267 of the Off Ramp Podcast

Four years later, a Canadian college student named Corale needs to identify the father of her unborn baby. The 19-year-old turns to Viaguard Accu-Metrics for a prenatal paternity test. Like John, her world is rocked by tests that name the wrong dad. Unlike John, she starts asking questions and connecting dots. “Are there other people? Am I the only one?” A legal note: Over the course of this podcast, a number of allegations are made against Viaguard Accu-Metrics and its employees. When asked, company owner Harvey Tenenbaum said he stands by the test, and that any errors were caused by customers during sample collection.Hear Episode 3 right now — early and ad-free — by subscribing to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts.

In 2015, a 20-something American named John learns he might be a father. A prenatal paternity test confirms it, and he quickly pivots from college student to family man. But eight months into the baby's life, a second test reveals John is not the father, shattering his new reality. “How could I be that unlucky?”A legal note: Over the course of this podcast, a number of allegations are made against Viaguard Accu-Metrics and its employees. When asked, company owner Harvey Tenenbaum said he stands by the test, and that any errors were caused by customers during sample collection.Hear Episode 2 right now — early and ad-free — by subscribing to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts.

Please follow The Path to Authenticity on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.  What She Needed to Hear Episode 219 features  a conversation with therapist the late Tiffany Wehrner. Enjoy.  -tg Find t-shirts, journals, and other podcast gear at TeePublic. Subscribe to Tom's Substack publication: The Manifest     Just a Thought on Apple Podcasts The Path to […]

Are you thinking of getting pregnant while nursing an older baby? Have you already found out you are pregnant but aren't quite sure if you want to wean? The only person who should decide if you should wean or not is YOU!This episode discusses: The factors that go into deciding to wean or tandem nurse A couple of resources to educate yourself about tandem feeding How to set boundaries for an older nursling Different ways to tandem nurse The “danger” of tandem nursing debunkedHead to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!Hear Episode 29 of Emily's Tandem Feeding story here.Hear Episode 25 of Erinn's Tandem Feeding story here.Hear Episode 12 of Kerry's Tandem Feed story here.To book a lactation consult with me, e-mail: lo@quabbinbirthservices.comJoin The Milk Making Minutes Facebook Group to talk about the structural barriers that make breastfeeding so difficult and work together to chip away at each one. Join this week to see contest details to win a virtual consultation for yourself or someone else!!To buy books about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and parenting, and to support the show while doing it, go to my bookshop!To win a free lactation consultation with Lo for yourself or a friend– 1.Join the Milk Making MInutes Community Group 2. Share the Podcast with a friend and send Lo a screenshot (in the community) 3. Follow Lo on IG (lonigrosh) or TikTok (lonigrosh4) 4. Rate and/or review on your preferred listening app and send me a screenshot!Follow me on IG @milkmakingminutespodcast to laugh about breastfeeding and to see photos of guests!

About This Episode:Cancer Patient Advocate Joe Bullock returns for the second installment of his interview with the Our Cancer Journey Podcast with Bruce Watkins. This episode picks up from where Part-1 of our interview with Joe left off ( #009 – From Caregiver, to Surviving Cancer, to Patient Support Advocate Part 1 – Joe Bullock ).In this episode, Joe and Bruce discuss the challenges of being a caregiver for an estranged parent, how Joe overcame those barriers to provide meaningful support to his father, and how Joe found forgiveness and strength in his heart. When cancer arrived in Joe's life, he use those lessons from being a caregiver to help ensure his relationship with his spouse and his children was as healthy as possible. Joe also shares the challenges he faced as a typical man in dealing with the uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis.Surprisingly, this episode is exceptionally positive, so much so that host Bruce Watkins and Joe laugh almost continuously through the show at the absurdity an irony of many of the situations cancer patients face. The end of the episode introduces Joe's motivation to get involved with helping others. In an upcoming episode, Joe will return to discuss how he became involved with the Man Up to Cancer patient advocacy support group, and his passion for helping pediatric cancer patients and their families.Hear Episode #009 - PART-1 of the OCJ Podcast interview with Joe Bullock:https://www.ourcancerjourney.com/2021/06/08/009-from-caregiver-to-surviving-cancer-to-patient-support-advocate-part-1-joe-bullock/References and Resources mentioned in this Episode:Man Up To Cancer - The Howling Place Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manuptocancer/Man Up To Cancer Podcast with Trevor Maxwell: https://manuptocancer.captivate.fm/Colontown: https://colontown.org/We Have Cancer Podcast with Lee Silverstein: https://wehavecancershow.com/ Episode Host: Bruce WatkinsA Father, Cancer survivor, producer, podcaster, writer & content creator, speaker, voice-over artist, facilitator/moderator, avid traveler, cultural explorer, humanitarian, giving-back & minimalist evangelist, music enthusiast, former Corporate people leader, and curious soul who transformed into an unapologetically optimistic and unpretentious advocate of Life-Optimization for all. After surviving Cancer and other life-changing experiences in 2017, Bruce gave away most of his possessions, left his home behind and began traveling, writing, volunteering, and giving-back. https://www.brucewatkins.comAbout the Podcast: If you are just discovering the Our Cancer Journey Podcast with Bruce Watkins, …….This Podcast is a place for those impacted with illness, and their caregivers, their loved ones, and everyone wishing to prevent illness and enhance their life. The Our Cancer Journey Podcast Official Webpage:https://www.ourcancerjourney.com/Follow Our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/ourcancerjourneypodcastSubscribe for Free to the OCJ Newsletter:https://www.ourcancerjourney.com/contact/View our Content Advisory Note Here: https://www.ourcancerjourney.com/content-advisory-note/

Enjoy this exclusive podcast interview with Allison Larkin discussing her writing process for The People We Keep. Download The People We Keep music playlist and book club guide. This is our final episode of season 1- the show will return on Be sure to scroll down to see the list of your top ten favorite episodes and my short list of must-listen episodes to keep you busy until our next season, launching on September 9th!Enjoy this exclusive podcast interview with Allison Larkin discussing her writing process for The People We Keep. Download the music playlist and book club guide (FOR FREE) today.Have you ever thought about how the #MeToo movement might have impacted your favorite characters? What if the world saw your character as unlikeable or difficult, but the world's new lens saw her as beloved and endearing?The People We Keep is a captivating coming-of-age story pulled at every heartstring as you follow one girl's journey towards finding love in her chosen family.April Sawicki lives in a motorless motorhome that her father won in a poker game. Failing out of school, and picking up shifts at a local diner, she's left fending for herself in a town where she's never quite felt at home.When she “borrows” her neighbor's car to perform at an open mic night, she realizes her life could be much bigger than where she came from. After a fight with her dad, April packs her stuff and leaves for good, setting off on a journey to find a life that's all hers.You will find a very determined voice in this character, but April isn't the only determined woman.In today's interview, you will find that Allison Larkin is just as determined.She wants her story told and will not compromise in any fashion on this story, no matter how long it might take or how many hands it had to pass. Ultimately, it has become such a beloved book to many readers because of her dogged determination. So today, we celebrate her!About Allison Larkin:Allison Larkin is the internationally bestselling author of The People We Keep, Stay, Why Can't I Be You, and Swimming for Sunlight. Connect with Allison Larkin on her website.*****Looking for more to listen to?  Here are the favorite shows of season 1!Book Gang's Favorite Season 1 Shows:Strong Book Opinions Wanted (Episode 24)Best Books of 2021 Part 1 (Episode 16)Best Backlist Books You Missed Part 2 (Episode 33)Must Read True Crime Books (Episode 21)Best Books of 2021 Part 2 (Episode 17)Improve Your Reading Focus and Memory (Episode 32)Use These Cleaning Hacks For a Better Reading Life (Episode 28)The Best Audiobooks for Your Reading Life (Episode 39)Best Backlist Books You Missed Part 2 (Episode 33)Episode 19: Sneak Peek: Fully BookedAmy's Favorite Season 1 Shows:What it Takes to Be A Top GoodReads Reviewer (Episode 11)How the Storygraph Can Enhance Your Reading Life: An Interview With Nadia Odunayo- the CEO and Founder (Episode 25)Hopes & Heartbreaks of Pandemic Publishing With Gae Polisner (Episode 20)The Julia Whelan Interview You Need to Hear (Episode 40)This Will Be Funny Later: An Interview With Jenny Pentland (Episode 34)Connect With Me:Connect with Amy on InstagramVisit Amy's Website (MomAdvice.com)Join the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the showJoin the Book Gang Patreon (for our exclusive FULLY BOOKED  book review show & more!)

An introduction to the full cast paranormal/horror audio drama October's Children. Episodes release in September 2022. Hear Episode 1 on our IndieGoGo page.https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/october-s-children/x/29451389

Eliza Keyton (Eli Kutty) and Jessica Kumar are both language learners of Indian languages. In the years since learning Malayalam and Hindi, Eliza and Jessica have become increasingly convinced that there needs to be greater representation of Indians and proper credit given to those who have taught their indigenous languages to foreigners. In this episode, Eliza and Jessica talk through the challenges of navigating leftover colonialism which makes learning a language responsibly tricky in today's climate. Jessica and Eliza both share their clear intentions of uplifting Desi voices and pointing the attention back to native speakers of their target languages. They both speak about their unique experiences as white Americans and how one needs to be aware of white privilege while learning a language. Hear Episode 68 for more information about Eliza and Jessica's personal journey of learning Indian languages. Find Eliza on Instagram @Eli.Kutty and YouTube! ___________________ SIGN UP for the Invisible India Newsletter to hear about Jessica's upcoming Hindi Course! It is in the works now! There will be a discount for subscribers of the newsletter. Sign up for updates here! ______ Know a company that would like to sponsor the show? Have an idea for a guest who is breaking stereotypes in South Asian spaces? Write to me jessica@invisibleindiapodcast.com ______ This episode was edited by Sahastranshu Mishra.

I received a phone call this week from a listener that I thought was absolutely crucial to share with my listeners. She had gone to a retirement seminar that I gave over 10 years ago. She didn't take my advice then and regrets it now. Why? Almost 11 years later, she's almost 76 and is looking for a part-time job to cover her expenses. What did I share in that seminar? Listen to this episode of the Retirement Made Easy podcast to find out!  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [0:39] Check out the FREE resources on my website! [3:23] How to avoid being a Walmart greeter in retirement [11:15] What can we learn from this listener's situation? You must factor in how long you'll live This wonderful lady I spoke with had been retired for a year when she attended my workshop about retirement planning. The big thing that people don't realize is that the average age of the American retiree is 62. Imagine a 62-year-old non-smoking couple. How long will they live once they retire? Research shows that their joint life expectancy is 30 years. I pointed out in my seminar that you have to look at the past. What were prices like 30 years ago in1991? You need to understand that you're not going to be retired for only 5–10 years but more like three decades.  You need to be aware that the cost of living will always increase, even in retirement. While you're still working, income increases, promotions, etc. allow you to keep up with the cost of living. You may not even notice that the cost of auto insurance, cell phone bills, groceries, stamps, etc. is rising. When you retire, it's a whole different ball game. You are on a fixed income that will likely never increase. Your expenses will never be fixed for the rest of your life. Why you have to prepare for cost of living increases This Gal didn't realize she was setting herself up for failure. Her husband had a fixed $1,800 a month pension that didn't have a cost of living adjustment. The cost of living and inflation wasn't being factored in—and she wasn't prepared for it. Her property taxes are 80% higher than they were 10 years ago. Every item on her entire budget is far higher than they were. Now that he's passed, she only has her social security and his pension.  Even worse, she had invested her 401k very conservatively and it's grown very little (2% a year). Inflation has eaten away her fixed income. To offset inflation, she's drawn more and more from the 401k, which is now only growing at 0.1% of interest. She's having to draw 9% to supplement her lifestyle. Her account is shrinking by 8.75% per year. In 11.5 years, it will be completely depleted. She's applied for a job as a Walmart greeter to help cover her living expenses. Cost of living increases = the silent killer of retirement If you don't pay attention to where your money is going, how much you're spending, and the increasing costs of living you will be in trouble down the road. Nothing is scarier than being in your mid-70s and realizing you'll run out of money. What if you have to go back to work? How long will you have to go back to work? Can you cut expenses in your monthly spending? This listener has cut everything possible, short of groceries. Where did she make her fatal mistake? She should have invested her money so that it could exceed the cost of living. If the cost of living increases 3–4% a year on average, she would need to invest her savings so it's growing at a return of at least 3–4% to keep up. It would be even better if it was growing by 5–7%. If you want to make sure that you don't run out of money in retirement, you need to have a plan. I recommend that you start by listening to The Retirement Bucket Strategy, outlined in episode #24. Then you need to build a plan that keeps up with the cost of living. 30 years from now your expenses will be much higher. We will likely never see prices decline or flatline.  Resources & People Mentioned Episode #6: The Retirement Story Everyone Needs to Hear Episode #24: The Retirement Bucket Strategy  Connect With Gregg Gonzalez Email at: Gregg@RetireSTL.com  Podcast: https://RetirementMadeEasyPodcast.com Website: https://StLouisFinancialAdvisor.com Follow Gregg on LinkedIn Follow Gregg on Facebook Follow Gregg on YouTube Subscribe to Retirement Made EasyOn Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

Hear Episode 1 of 15 in this fascinating audio drama about the life of Jesus from Mary, His mother's eyes.

As business leaders, we all desire a world-class tight-knit organization and we dream of having a team we can trust, don’t we all? But what makes great leaders truly exceptional is having the ability to ask questions that will build trust and reveal how their people are really doing and what’s required of them as a leader.  In case you haven’t yet, be sure to check out Episode 82 where I asked some hard questions about who you are and who you are not. The answers should reveal some things about yourself which you need to change if you also want to see changes in your business.  Now, today's episode requires some more brutal honesty, but this time – with your team.   If you show up for your team, they'll show up for you. When you fully engage to know them – their hopes and their struggles – you get better output. Ready for some brutal truth? In this episode, you will hear: 10 questions to ask your team and why you need to ask them How often do you have to ask these questions How to ask using a variety of ways Some reasons leaders disengage from their teams   Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I’d love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests. If you’re feeling really generous, I’d love for you to give me a review over on iTunes. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton! If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://trivinia.com​ to download it.   Supporting Resources: Change Yourself, Change Your Business https://trivinia.com/episode-82-change-yourself-change-your-business Business Ownership Does NOT Equal Leadership (Episode 40) https://trivinia.com/episode-040-business-ownership-does-not-equal-leadership Four Qualities I look for in an EA (Episode 62) https://trivinia.com/episode-062-four-qualities-i-look-for-in-an-ea Do You Have Someone in Your Corner That Will Call The Fight? (Episode 65) https://trivinia.com/episode-065-do-you-have-someone-in-your-corner-that-will-call-the-fight The Podcast Episode Your Assistant Needs to Hear (Episode 14) https://trivinia.com/the-podcast-episode-your-assistant-needs-to-hear Motivation for a Distributed Team: Getting The Best From Your Remote Workers (Episode 22) https://trivinia.com/motivation-for-a-distributed-team   *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Most people know about Martin Luther King and James Earl Ray…. Hear from a close friend of James Earl Ray while in the Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. You'll hear from Red, who was known as the meanest and strongest prisoner in the Tennessee prison system. He will share how he went from a 2 life sentences for murder to being paroled in 1982. Hear Episode 2 of a 3-part Episode of Red Fuller's story. Episode 2, you'll hear how Red ended up at Brushy Mountain Prison, and how his bad choices ended up going down the wrong path in his life. www.tourbrushy.com - Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary Copyright Double J Productions, Corp All Rights Reserved. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eightballcornerpocket/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eightballcornerpocket/support

Are you literally doing everything in your business right now? Do you feel like you have to be busy all the time in order to be successful that you can’t afford not to be busy? You could be micromanaging yourself when the truth is you don’t need to. Perhaps it’s time you reset your priorities and have an empowered team to back you up so they can support you in a way you’ve never allowed anyone to before.  If you're ready to stop feeling busy and to start feeling focused, productive, and most importantly, at peace, join me for today's conversation as I outline four lies that actually keep your schedule overwhelmed.  I'm also going to discuss some immediate action items that you can start doing today to free up your calendar.   In this episode, you will hear: Four lies that we believe keep our schedules overwhelmed Three action items you can do to help create some freedom to your schedule Why it’s important to take a break as a business owner Why you don’t necessarily have to follow exactly what your mentors are doing A quick exercise to make sure that you're busy working on the right things   Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I’d love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests. If you’re feeling really generous, I’d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!   Supporting Resources: Do You Have Someone in Your Corner That Will Call the Fight? (Episode 65) Why You Should Still Delegate Even When You Can Do It All (Episode 42) Four Qualities I look for in an EA (Episode 62) What the Right EA Can Do For You: Behind the Scenes with our Client Lauren Pawell (Episode 57) The Podcast Episode Your Assistant Needs to Hear (Episode 14)     Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Executive assistant? No, thanks.  I don’t need one. It’s too expensive. It’s just a waste of money! I can handle everything anyway, like literally – everything! Whoa!  Not so fast right there. Do you even know what an executive assistant can actually do for you? Imagine being someone who could speak on your behalf. Someone who can create stability in your world by managing things like your email, your calendar, and even your clients – all that so you can have a better work-life balance.  I bet you didn’t know that, did you? So today, I’m going to debunk six common myths that I often hear associated with executive assistants. Because I want you to fully understand how having an EA has actually transformed my business and I want you to experience the same! You need to reframe your understanding of just how important and valuable this position is because when you do, you’d be more likely to see it as an investment with palpable ROI.    In this episode, you will hear: The difference between an EA and a VA 6 myths about EAs that you need to debunk Why you should invest in an EA Treating your EA as a partner, not a subordinate   Don't forget to download the Key Takeaways PDF...   If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://trivinia.com​ to download it.   Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I’d love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests. If you’re feeling really generous, I’d love for you to give me a review over on iTunes. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!   Supporting Resources: Four Qualities I look for in an EA (Episode 62) What the Right EA Can Do For You: Behind the Scenes with our Client Lauren Pawell (Episode 57) Executives and Their Assistants: a behind the scenes look with my EA (Episode 41) Preparing For Your First (Or Next) Hire (Episode 36) The Podcast Episode Your Assistant Needs to Hear (Episode 14) Motivation for a Distributed Team: Getting The Best From Your Remote Workers (Episode 22) Why You Should Still Delegate Even When You Can Do It All (Episode 42)   *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Traveling can be addictive, well, at least, it is for me. But traveling can just be as stressful as running a business too. Especially when you’re a control freak, traveling can quickly add up to decision fatigue, which most business owners suffer from. One of the best examples of beating decision fatigue is Steve Jobs. He used to wear a black turtleneck every day so there was one less decision he had to make every morning, leaving that brainpower for being creative. The same goes for traveling. Do away with the cause of stress from travel to make room for more rest and relaxation. Today, I’m giving you four tips that will transform your travel experience so you can enjoy the process a little bit more! In this episode, you will hear: 2 reasons that can make travel so stressful 4 ways to manage your travel better What it means to have to pay extra when traveling How your EA can help you with your travel plan and arrangements   Don't forget to download the Key Takeaways PDF...   If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://trivinia.com​ to download it.   Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I’d love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests. If you’re feeling really generous, I’d love for you to give me a review over on iTunes. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!   Supporting Resources: 5 Outcomes for Successful Calendar Management (Episode 38) What the Right EA Can Do For You: Behind the Scenes with our Client Lauren Pawell (Episode 57) Executives and Their Assistants: a behind the scenes look with my EA (Episode 41) The Podcast Episode Your Assistant Needs to Hear (Episode 14) Why You Should Still Delegate Even When You Can Do It All (Episode 42)   Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Do you tend to overbook yourself and manage your calendar poorly? Are you even factoring downtime?  Let's face it.  We are not our own best assistant. It's hard to stay committed to the things we said we're going to do. This is why we need accountability. We need someone to help us protect our time and our focus, to help hold all those details that stress us out, and to help us make sure we're showing up as our best. Without an executive assistant, you end up being the assistant.  Today, I talk about how your EA can be the stabilizing force you need in your business. I'm going to share what it looks for EAs to create stability, some tips in finding the right person, and how you can lay the foundation for success so you can ultimately feel supported in the way you want. With an EA as your stabilizing force, you can relax because you know they've got it covered.   In this episode, you will hear: How EAs can help us feel stable What it looks like for our EA to provide stability How to know you’ve hired the right person Two points of caution before hiring an EA How to lay a successful foundation for your EA What not to do in an employer-EA relationship   Don't forget to download the Key Takeaways PDF...   If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://trivinia.com​ to download it.   Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I’d love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests. If you’re feeling really generous, I’d love for you to give me a review over on iTunes. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!   Supporting Resources: Four Qualities I look for in an EA (Episode 62) What the Right EA Can Do For You: Behind the Scenes with our Client Lauren Pawell (Episode 57) Executives and Their Assistants: a behind the scenes look with my EA (Episode 41) Preparing For Your First (Or Next) Hire (Episode 36) The Podcast Episode Your Assistant Needs to Hear (Episode 14) Motivation for a Distributed Team: Getting The Best From Your Remote Workers (Episode 22) Why You Should Still Delegate Even When You Can Do It All (Episode 42)   Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

What qualities do you look for when you're hiring an EA? While many executives already know the tangible qualities they want in a support person, they often don’t think about the soft, intangible skills. I’ve listed four qualities that make the difference between a good EA and an excellent EA. These qualities determine how your EA shows up for you everyday. And they make a HUGE difference in how you as an executive are taken care of and how your team and clients are served. EAs who serve us in this way will provide security and stability to our life as founders, but only so far as we create trust and relationship with them in return.    In this episode, you will hear: How having a competent PA can set your business up for success Why soft skills are very important to consider when hiring The four intangible qualities I look for when hiring an EA How confidence is different from cockiness What it means to serve as a gateway instead of a gatekeeper Why establishing trust is very critical in the founder-EA dynamics   Don't forget to download the Key Takeaways PDF...   If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://trivinia.com​ to download it.   Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I’d love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests. If you’re feeling really generous, I’d love for you to give me a review over on iTunes. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!   Supporting Resources: Executives and Their Assistants: A Behind the Scenes Look with my EA (Episode 41) Why You Should Still Delegate Even When You Can Do It All (Episode 42) What the Right EA Can Do For You: Behind the Scenes with our Client Lauren Pawell (Episode 57) Preparing For Your First (Or Next) Hire (Episode 36) Motivation for a Distributed Team: Getting The Best From Your Remote Workers (Episode 22) The Podcast Episode Your Assistant Needs to Hear (Episode 14)   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com   

Not every attempt at working with an Executive Assistant goes according to plan.  When they fall short of expectations or miss deadlines, it puts pressure back on you as a Leader to get the work done or correct mistakes.  It can also make you reluctant to delegate again in the future. Lauren Pawell had just such an experience. However, her understanding of the value of an EA made her willing to put her trust in someone new. Lauren helps entrepreneurs generate, nurture and qualify more leads online through high-impact marketing efforts. She has been featured in Copyblogger and as a guest expert in 90 Day Year Live, Freshbooks and LeadPages.  Lauren shares her experience on the podcast today of being a “recovering control freak” and how she’s learned to properly communicate expectations with her EA. Even after a bad experience, Lauren’s willingness to work with a new EA has helped her relieve stress and focus on impactful areas of her business.   In this episode, you will hear: How Lauren learned to stop viewing Executive Assistants as exclusive to  “fancy executives.”  The process Lauren followed to discover what ONLY SHE could do to make an impact on her business.  The valuable lesson Lauren learned after an EA didn’t deliver, but why she’s willing to trust a new EA. Ways that Lauren communicates and troubleshoots with her EA and casts vision. Areas of traction or momentum gained in her business by delegating and outsourcing.   Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I’d love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests. If you don’t want to miss an episode, click here.  If you’re feeling realllly generous, I’d love for you to give me a review over on iTunes. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!    Supporting resources: Executives and Their Assistants: A Behind the Scenes Look with my EA (Episode 41) Why You Should Still Delegate Even When You Can Do It All (Episode 42) Business Ownership Does NOT Equal Leadership (Episode 40) Motivation for a Distributed Team: Getting The Best From Your Remote Workers (Episode 22) The Podcast Episode Your Assistant Needs to Hear (Episode 14) Discovering Your Alter Ego: How Creating a Secret Identity can Transform Your Life (Episode 9) 9 Secrets to a Kick-Ass Morning Routine (Episode 8)   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com   

Coming soon: the first series from Al Jazeera's new podcast exploring the network's biggest and most explosive investigations. We're diving deep into the illicit sale of diplomatic passports. Hear Episode 1 on November 25.

I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of creating big plans and then waiting for January 1 to make strides towards them.  I’d much rather make my plans, but implement small changes now to create and sustain consistent momentum that will follow me into the New Year.  That’s what today’s episode is all about: small actions that create big change.  I subscribe to the belief that our businesses are always in motion, either moving forward or backward. We as the Executive are the deciding factor.  When we want to make a change that is permanent in our personal life or business, we have to create new, sometimes uncomfortable habits. But the key is to be consistent, and aim to get 1% better each week.    In this episode, you will hear: The 4 small actions I recommend create consistent change, and forward momentum in your business.   Why now is the time to get really serious about not doing and how automation can help free up more time. How to commit to being distraction-free and resist shiny object syndrome for good. The importance of rediscovering the value of our time, and how to get better at managing our calendars. The value in investing in relationships and team development.   Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I’d love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests. If you don’t want to miss an episode, click here.  If you’re feeling realllly generous, I’d love for you to give me a review over on iTunes. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!    Supporting resources:  Our Favorite Automation Tools (FREE Guide) Why You Should Still Delegate Even When You Can Do It All (Episode 42) 5 Outcomes for Successful Calendar Management (Episode 38) Making Meetings Manageable (Episode 34) Top 7 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Outsource (Episode 20) The Podcast Episode Your Assistant Needs to Hear (Episode 14) Being ‘Indistractable’ Will Be the Skill of the Future (Blog)   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Hear Episode 7's guest Dr. Robin Hines, Executive Director of the Georgia High School Association! Dr. Hines is a former high school principal at Jackson County HS and Northside HS. He also served as Superintendent of Houston County Schools in Warner Robins, GA. Dr. Hines gives leadership advice to aspiring leaders and describes the impact the role of high school principal had on his stints as superintendent and GHSA Executive Director! 

Oil and Gas Careers Podcast is BACK! We discuss 6 positions that need strong strategic leadership competencies with IHS, Cameron, Halliburton and more. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review   Click Play to Hear Episode #037: Strategic Leadership Competencies Needed Click Play to Catch Up on the Past 10 Episodes Positions Director, [...] The post #037 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Strategic Leadership Competencies Needed appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

We’re 34 shows in and everyone’s still convinced there aren’t jobs in the patch. If that’s true, why is this oil services company hiring in droves? CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review   Click Play to Hear Episode #034: Oil Services Company Hiring (hint: Weatherford!) Click Play to Catch Up on the [...] The post #034 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Oil Services Company Hiring (hint: Weatherford!) appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

If you’re a senior oilfield oilfield leader who got laid off, you might think your career is over. But oil management jobs are everywhere. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review   Click Play to Hear Episode #035: Oil Management Jobs – Opportunities Are Everywhere Click Play to Catch Up on the Past [...] The post #035 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Oil Management Jobs – Opportunities Are Everywhere appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

If you got laid off upstream, midstream oil and downstream are still hiring. Here is how to transfer your skills into Kinder Morgan. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review   Click Play to Hear Episode #033: Midstream Oil – How to Transfer Your Skills Click Play to Catch Up on the Past [...] The post #033 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Midstream Oil – How to Transfer Your Skills appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

You sure there aren’t any jobs in oil and gas right now? Mark found dozens of oil and gas tech jobs in ONE company. Inquire within. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review   Click Play to Hear Episode #032: Oil and Gas Tech Jobs Click Play to Catch Up on the Past [...] The post #032 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Oil and Gas Tech Jobs appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Oil internships are a great way into the industry. Mark gives tips to make it happen. We also discuss positions with Valero, Dow Chemical, Kinder Morgan and more. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #029: Oil Internships – How to Get In Click Play to Catch Up [...] The post #029 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Oil Internships – How to Get In appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

For many, the path to a high oil field worker salary starts on a rig. Halliburton, Expro, and Exceed Oilfield Equipment are great places to start. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #028: How to Get A High Oil Field Worker Salary Click Play to Catch Up [...] The post #028 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: How to Get A High Oil Field Worker Salary appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

The Oil and Gas Careers Podcast is for y’all looking to make oil industry career moves AND for y’all who want in. This week we look at how to get into oil and gas. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #025: How to Get Into Oil and [...] The post #025 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: How to Get Into Oil and Gas appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Who isn’t looking for Shell Global jobs? Mark walks us through how you can design your career by focusing on ONE company. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #026: Shell Global Jobs & Designing Your Career Click Play to Catch Up on the Past 10 Episodes Positions [...] The post #026 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Shell Global Jobs & Designing Your Career appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Occidental careers offer opportunities like no other oil company, NOV needs a developer is Houston, and 3 opportunities for y’all outside of Texas. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #024: Occidental Careers – Still A Lean Start-Up Click Play to Catch Up on the Past 10 Episodes [...] The post #024 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Occidental Careers – Still A Lean Start-Up appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Hey, oil and gas personnel. Wood Group wants YOU! Phillips 66, Intergraph PP&M, Wood Mackenzie, and NRG Energy need help too. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #022: Oil and Gas Recruitment Agency Leverage Click Play to Catch Up on the Past 10 Episodes Positions Community Solar [...] The post #023 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Oil and Gas Personnel, Production Ops appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

FamChat is back to tell you about a brand new podcast you're going to love. Hosted by Chris and Rob, Step by Stapp is a new show dedicated to both the 90s sitcom Step by Step AND the music of Creed / Scott Stapp. How are those two things related? Listen and learn! Hear Episode 1 at STEPBYSTAPP.COM

Gate is an oil and gas recruitment agency. They need oilfield maintenance technicians and mechanics. You know what to do! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #022: Oil and Gas Recruitment Agency Leverage Click Play to Catch Up on the Past 10 Episodes Positions Intern/Apprentice – Upstream [...] The post #022 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Oil and Gas Recruitment Agency Leverage appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Optimus and Wood Group hiring in droves, while LK Consulting and Intergraph PP&M need someone with very specialized oil and gas analysis skills.   CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW     Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #021: Specialized Oil and Gas Analysis Careers Click Play to Catch Up on the Past 10 [...] The post #021 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Specialized Oil and Gas Analysis appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Companies are hiring sales oil and gas jobs left and right. As George Foreman said, “If you can learn to sell, you’ll never starve!” CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #020: Now With More Sales Oil and Gas Jobs! Click Play to Catch Up on the Past [...] The post #020 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Now With More Sales Oil and Gas Jobs! appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Majors might have done layoffs, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work at Shell. The same applies to Weatherford and companies across the board. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #019: Can You Still Work at Shell? YES! Click Play to Catch Up on the Past 10 [...] The post #019 OGCP: Can You Still Work at Shell? YES! appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Vessel Blenders needs a Cargo Superintendent, Charlton Morris is hiring a forklift operator, and if you like money and job security look at oil rig welding. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #017: Oil Rig Welding Jobs – Security & High Salaries Click Play to Catch Up [...] The post #017 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Oil Rig Welding Jobs – Security & High Salaries appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Phillips 66 needs a Business Development Manager, IHS is hiring Analysts, and somebody is about to get PAID working on petrochemical projects. Bonus! We break down the critical alignment your organization needs between sales and marketing to crush it! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #018: Petrochemical [...] The post #018 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Petrochemical Projects Career Opportunities appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

FMC Technologies, Phillips 66, Wood Mackenzie, Spectra Energy, and BP are at it again. Writing oil and gas job descriptions and hiring people. Those dastardly rapscallions! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #016: Midstream Oil and Gas Job Descriptions Click Play to Catch Up on the Past [...] The post #016 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Midstream Oil and Gas Job Descriptions appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

The headlines probably have you convinced blue collar jobs are in short supply upstream right now. LIES! DAMN LIES! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #015: Blue Collar Petroleum Careers Click Play to Catch Up on the Past 10 Episodes Positions Adhesive Market Manager, Total, Greater Philadelphia [...] The post #015 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Blue Collar Petroleum Careers appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Job search oil and gas executive edition? Yup. Enbridge Energy, EOG Resources, Applus Velosi, Wood Group, and BP need senior leaders. Get some! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #014: Job Search Oil and Gas Executive Edition Click Play to Catch Up on the Past 10 Episodes [...] The post #014 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Job Search Oil and Gas Executive Edition appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

There’s no opportunity upstream? Then why’s this horizontal well design company DOUBLING in size?? Also, tips on breaking into oilfield sales and several positions that require ZERO oil and gas experience. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #013: Horizontal Well Design Co. DOUBLING in Size Click Play [...] The post #013 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Horizontal Well Design Co. DOUBLING in Size appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Even in a down market, companies have senior oil and gas jobs vacancies including National Oilwell Varco, Day & Zimmermann, and CDI Engineering. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #012: Senior Oil and Gas Jobs Vacancies Click Play to Catch Up on the Past 10 Episodes Positions [...] The post #012 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Senior Oil and Gas Jobs Vacancies appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

How much does a tugboat captain make? $300,000. College degree required? Nope. Senior Reservoir Engineer, on the other hand. YES. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #011: How Much Does A Tugboat Captain Make? Click Play to Catch Up on the Past 10 Episodes Positions Tugboat Pilot, [...] The post #011 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: How Much Does A Tugboat Captain Make? appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Want to know how to get a job in oil and gas? You don’t always need experience in the oilfield. Here are five positions to prove it. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #010: How to Get a Job in Oil and Gas Click Play to Catch [...] The post #010 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: How to Get a Job in Oil and Gas appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Pipeline engineer needed in Tulsa, Kinder Morgan needs a dispatcher, and did you know Chevron has its own IT company? Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #009: Kinder Morgan Pipelines Position Click Play to Catch Up on the First Eight Episodes Positions Mid-Level Pipeline Engineer, QPS Engineering – Tulsa, OK, US Instrumentation [...] The post #009 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Kinder Morgan Pipelines Position appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Wood Group, Phillips 66, and GE Oil & Gas are hiring while Dover Artificial Lift goes after an HSE Director. Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #007: Oil and Gas HSE Jobs Click Play to Catch Up on the Six Five Episodes Positions Oil/Gas Production Operations Personnel, Wood Group, Houston, TX Projects [...] The post #007 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Oil and Gas HSE Jobs appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Oil and gas administrative jobs can lead to $250K/year, pipeline controllers write their own checks, and Petrobras has two positions to fill in Pasadena. Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #008: Oil and Gas Administrative Jobs Click Play to Catch Up on the First Seven Episodes Positions Office Administrator, Tenaska – Omaha, [...] The post #008 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Oil and Gas Administrative Jobs appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Coffee is for closers only. Channel sales closers. We also touch on project management, mechanical engineering, maintenance technicians. Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #006: Oil and Gas Sales Jobs Click Play to Catch Up on the First Five Episodes Positions DCS Project Manager, AIManagement Group – Salt Lake City, UT, US [...] The post #006 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Oil and Gas Sales Jobs appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #005 [powerpress channel="oil-and-gas-careers-podcast"] Click Play to Catch Up on the First Five Episodes [powerpress_playlist channel="oil-and-gas-careers-podcast"] Career Opportunities Director, Business Development - Energy Transfer Company - Houston, TX, US Client Partnership Manager - Dynamic Risk Assessment Systems, Inc. - Houston, TX (The Woodlands) Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory Analyst - ENGIE - Houston, TX Global Account Manager - CHC Helicopter Corporation - Houston, TX Oil & Gas Practice - Downstream Oil Specialist - McKinsey & Company - Houston, TX The post #005 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: The RFP Showdown appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #003 [powerpress channel="oil-and-gas-careers-podcast"] Click Play to Catch Up on the First Five Episodes [powerpress_playlist channel="oil-and-gas-careers-podcast"] Career Opportunities Sales & Bid Management Analyst I, ENGIE - Houston, Texas Oil & Gas Segment Marketing Director - Dräger - Houston, TX Area Mid Stream Valve Sales Director, Gas Processing, CIRCOR International, Inc. - Houston, TX ONEOK - Mont Belvieu, TX, US Manager, Corporate & Business Strategy - Oil & Gas, Strategy & Part of the PwC Network - Houston, Texas Area The post #003 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Anadarko is a Supply Chain Co.?? appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #002 [powerpress channel="oil-and-gas-careers-podcast"] Click Play to Catch Up on the First Five Episodes [powerpress_playlist channel="oil-and-gas-careers-podcast"] Career Opportunities Sales Manager: MIC Group - Bryan/College Station, Texas Area Director, Business Development - Phillips 66 - Houston, TX, US Director IT Strategy - Oil & Gas/Power & Utilities Strategy, PwC Network - Houston or Dallas Director of Corporate Development & Strategy - Crestwood Midstream Partners LP - Houston, TX or Kansas City, MO Oil & Gas Reservoir Engineer - MRI Network Global Search - Dallas/Fort Worth Area The post #002 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Results Rule! appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #004 [powerpress channel="oil-and-gas-careers-podcast"] Click Play to Catch Up on the First Five Episodes [powerpress_playlist channel="oil-and-gas-careers-podcast"] Career Opportunities Strategic Account Manager - Pentair - Houston, Texas Area Measurement & Volume Control Analyst - Targa Resources - Houston, TX or Tulsa, OK Business Analyst - Hilcorp Energy Company - Houston, TX, US Maintenance Planner Scheduler T5212 - Targa Resources - Mont Belvieu, TX, US Key Account Manager - Clariant - The Woodlands, TX (Houston) The post #004 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Oilfield Learning on the Cheap appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

Subscribe, Rate, & Review Click Play to Hear Episode #001 [powerpress channel="oil-and-gas-careers-podcast"] Click Play to Catch Up on the First Five Episodes [powerpress_playlist channel="oil-and-gas-careers-podcast"] Start With Why Simon Sinek TED Talk Quote of the Week The number one reason people fail in life is because they listen to their friends, family, and neighbors. - Napoleon Hill The post #001 Oil and Gas Careers Podcast: Why Work in Oil and Gas? appeared first on Tribe Rocket Inc..

When should you use the word ‘the’ in English? Today, in #1 of the Top 15 Fixes series, we discuss the most common article in the English language, ‘the’! Come back to our site   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now   Use if the word ‘the’ can be a confusing.  But there are some rules that can help you get it right most of the time.   The first requires that you consider whether the focus is on something specific, or something more general. When focused on specific items, use ‘the’.  If you’re sitting at a table, talking about the food that is actually in front of you, you might say: “Do you like the turkey?” “Yes, the turkey is great!” “Could you please pass the salt?” When focused on more general terms, you don’t use ‘the’.  If you’re discussing food in general, you might say: “Do you like turkey?” “Have you tried pumpkin pie?” “Cranberries are too tart for me.”   Geographical terms can also be tricky for ‘the’.  In most cases, large, well-known geographic places will have ‘the': the content, the Pacific Ocean, the moon. With specific countries, a country’s formal name might require ‘the,’ while a less formal name might not: the United States, the Russian Federation; America, Russia.   Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch? Episode 201: Will vs. Going To Episode 205: Talking about People Episode 209: How much versus How many Episode 213: Make vs. Do Episode 217: By Yourself vs. On Your Own   What have you found difficult about ‘the’? Tell us all about it in the comments section below!

Do you say By Yourself or On Your Own in English? Come back to allearsenglish.com/217 for more help! Today, in #2 of our Top 15 Fixes series, we discuss these two phrases and how to use them when you’re doing something alone!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now   By yourself and on your own are two phrases that may look different, but their meanings are essentially identical.  Both are used to say that you’ve done something alone, rather than with others. Even though their meaning is the same, you want to be careful that you don’t mix up the prepositions between these phrases. The best way to avoid that is to learn each one as a chunk.  And the best way to do that is to practice!   Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch? Episode 201: Will vs. Going To Episode 205: Talking about People Episode 209: How much versus How many Episode 213: Make vs. Do   What do you like to do by yourself? What do you like to do alone? Let us know in the comments section below!

Come back to allearsenglish.com/213 for more info! What’s the difference between do and make in English? Do you make something, or do you do it? Today, in #3 of our Top 15 Fixes, we talk about the difficulty of distinguishing when to use these two verbs!   Many English learners have difficulty using do and make, often because they are directly translating from their own language. But native English speakers make it even more difficult.  Even though there are some basic rules for using these verbs, native speakers tend to break them.     Make usually means to create something, from the ground up. Some examples include: Making food, a drink, or anything requiring ingredients Making friends (creating friendships) Making the bed or table (putting things together) Making a phone call, or making mistakes   Do usually relates more to a responsibility, an action or a job. Some examples include: Doing dinner, coffee or drinks (something you do together, with others) Doing homework, or doing the dishes (doing a job or work) Doing someone a favor Doing your best   Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch? Episode 201: Will vs. Going To Episode 205: Talking about People Episode 209: How much versus How many       What do you make? What do you do? Let us know in the comments section at allearsenglish.com/213

Is it correct to ask how much, or how many in English? Today, in #4 of the Top 15 Fixes series, we discuss using the words 'much' and 'many' when discussing quantities!   It’s important to think of the meaning of the words much and many, and how each is used differently in counting.   If you're counting something as a mass that can be spilled on the table so that it goes everywhere, you would use the word 'much'. Examples include: Grainy or powdery substances like sugar or flour Liquids, semi-liquids or semi-solids like milk, honey or butter Money (when considered abstractly, as in “too much money”)   If you are counting individual pieces, use the word 'many'. Examples include: Grains such as sugar counted individually Groups of items, like chocolate chips, marshmallows or berries Countable units, such as cups, teaspoons or bags   Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch? Episode 201: Will vs. Going To Episode 205: Talking about People   Do you have any examples for using much and many in your baking or cooking? Share with us in the comments section below!

How do you talk about people in English? Is the word “people” plural or singular? Today, in #5 of the Top 15 Fixes, we discuss a mistake you might be making when you translate your native language into English – and how to fix it!     In some languages, the word for “people” is singular. But it’s important to remember that, in English, this word is plural. People are interesting. NOT: People is interesting.   The singular term for “people” is “person.” This is similar to the situation with the words “children” and “child.” The children are good. The children are energetic. The child is good. The child is energetic.   Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch? Episode 201: Will vs. Going To   Have you had trouble with the plural and singular of these words? Does it come from translating from your own language? Let us know in the comments section below!

Come back to our website for more When you’re talking about the future in English, should you use “will” or “going to”? Today, in #6 of the Top 15 Fixes, we discuss the correct way to tell others what you want to do, whether in the immediate future or many years from now!   "Will" and "going to" are interchangeable in meaning, but native English speakers tend to use them for slightly different purposes.   Will is often used in the context of a big plan or dream, often in the far future: I will get married, eventually. “Someday, people will live on Mars.”   However, Will can also be used if you have just spontaneously made a decision, at this very moment, or for promises: “Maybe I will go out to lunch.” “I will always love you.”   Going to is used for more specific decisions about your immediate future: “I’m gonna (going to) go biking tomorrow.” “She’s going to call later tonight.”   Are You Ready to Practice? Get a Private, Native English Teacher Now! Try italki to learn to speak like a native. You’ll get your English mistakes corrected immediately! For a limited time you’ll get 10UD to use towards private English lessons on italki. Visit italki now to claim your 10USD in free English lessons!   These rules are general. Remember, there are exceptions, and native speakers can be inconsistent.  The best way to learn is to get out and hear native English speakers, and use the language the way you hear it spoken.   Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch?   What will you do in the future? What are you going to do? Tell us about it in the comments section below!

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course now Do you know who pays for lunch when you go out with English speakers? This might be a source of serious confusion for you if you are making the mistake of translating the word "invite" from your native language to English! Today you'll learn how to avoid one of the most awkward possible misunderstandings when you go out for lunch! Today is number 7 of our Top 15 Fixes to Tune up Your Porsche!   Are You Ready to Practice? Get a Private, Native English Teacher Now! Try italki to learn to speak like a native. You'll get your English mistakes corrected immediately! For a limited time you'll get 10UD to use towards private English lessons on italki Visit italki now to claim your 10USD in free English lessons.     What does it mean when you "invite" someone out for dinner or for lunch? The verb "invite" just means to extend an invitation to someone to go out and do something together. It does NOT mean that you will pay for the person's meal. Are you translating this verb and its meaning from your native language into English? A lot of people make this mistake! In English when we invite someone to dinner we aren't sure who is going to pay.   If you do want to pay for someone you can say: "I've got this" "I got this" "Let me get this" "This one's on me" "I'll take this" "Don't worry about it. I've got this"     Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past   How do you deal with paying for the bill in your culture? Is it ok to refuse when someone offers to pay for you or should you accept? How do you think your culture is different from American culture in this sense? Leave us a message in the comments and let's have a conversation!

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now   Do you borrow or lend to a friend in need? Today, in #8 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be talking about the difference between these two similar verbs!   You don’t want to let grammar get in the way of giving to or getting from your friends.  But the verbs borrow and lend are tricky because they both mean to temporarily give — and yet they are different.   The key to using these verbs is understanding that they follow perspective.  Consider who is doing the giving, and who is doing the receiving. Lend focuses on the one who is giving (the one doing the action). Borrow focuses on the one receiving (the one upon whom the action is done).   Here are some examples: I asked her if I could borrow some money. I asked her if she could lend me some money. Did you borrow it from her? Did she lend it to you?   Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past   Have you had trouble with borrow or lend? Tell us your story in the comments section below!

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Talking about your past, should you say did or have done? Today, in #9 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing how to handle past experiences and accomplishments in English! If somebody says, “I have done that,” how is it different from saying “I did that?”  The difference can seem tricky but the key is the context.   Here is a simple way to think about this: When using have done, you are zooming out, outside of yourself and to a big picture.  You might be talking about your entire lifetime, or the distant past. When using did, you are zooming in to something more recent and maybe more simple.  You may also be talking about a specific time period that is now over.   Here are some more examples: “I did go to Paris last week.” “I didn’t watch any TV yesterday.” “I have been to Paris, but not since childhood.” “I have watched a lot of TV in my lifetime.”   Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting?   Tell us some of your experiences or accomplishments in the comments section below!

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Are you interested, or interesting? What’s the difference? Today, in #10 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing when to use the -ed and -ing endings!  To be interested is not the same as being interesting.  The same applies to other English phrases such as bored and boring, or excited and exciting.  Here is a general rule to help you remember the difference: When talking about yourself or your feelings, use the –ed ending.  "I am interested in music." When talking about others or something outside yourself, use the –ing ending.  "That music is interesting."   Here are some more examples: "She's excited by travel." "Travel is exciting." "They're bored by soccer." "Soccer is boring."   Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English   What do you find interesting, boring or amazing? What isn’t interesting, boring or amazing? Tell us in the comments section below!  

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now The English future tense can be tricky. Today, in #11 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing the most common mistake with the future tense of English! Come back to our site to get the details Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English    

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now When and how do you talk about age in English? Today, in #12 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing what is polite (and not so polite) about doing this in America! Come back to our site to get more tips   Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope