Never again be daunted by the prospect of writing the minutes at your meetings. This practical guide will help you to complete the task confidently and efficiently. Minute taking is about more than just taking and transcribing notes at a meeting. Good minute taking involves: § Sending a clear and accurate agenda in advance of the meeting § Using the same numbering system for the agenda and minutes § Sticking to the agenda and not drifting onto other topics § Being properly prepared § Knowing what to capture, rather than writing everything that was said § Choosing the right style of agenda and minutes for your meetings § Knowing when and why minutes should be altered Minute taking is a skill that everyone can acquire, but like any other skill it has to be learnt and then practiced. A Simple Guide to Meetings and Minute Taking will take you through each stage of the meeting cycle. At the end of this book you will know what needs to be done, and when.

A Matter of Self-confidence - Part II is an easy to read, practical self-help book. Within these pages you will find subject matter, real life case studies, inspirational quotes and exercises to help you move forward. This book is written from the perspective of a holistic life coach. It's based on my experiences and my clients' experiences. We're the same as you; we've had self-confidence issues, but now we're all in a happier and healthier place. This book will help you create the confident future you want and deserve. Self-confidence is one of the best gifts you can ever give yourself. You won't regret it and you won't want to go back to your old ways!

A Matter of Self-confidence - Part I is an easy to read, practical self-help book. Within these pages you will find subject matter, real life case studies, inspirational quotes and exercises to help you move forward. This book is written from the perspective of a holistic life coach. It's based on my experiences and my clients' experiences. We're the same as you; we've had self-confidence issues, but now we're all in a happier and healthier place. This book will help lay good foundations to help you develop a more confident future. Self-confidence is one of the best gifts you can ever give yourself. You won't regret it and you won't want to go back to your old ways!

Success Starts Here is a practical guide that will help new and experienced minute takers. It's designed to be your 'go-to' book when you need a little help. You will find handy hints and exercises throughout the book. The exercises will test your knowledge or provide you with an opportunity to think about how you and your organisation currently operate. Although minute taking requires a specific set of skills, anyone can learn effective minute taking skills. By the end of this book you will know how to create clear, concise and accurate minutes. Then all you need is plenty of regular practice to hone your new skills.

We would all like to get rid of stress due to the way it makes us feel. Pressure and stress are not the same thing. Pressure is a pivotal part of life; while stress is the big, bad wolf we all want to avoid. Simply Stress is a compilation of over 170 stress relief suggestions. Each of the exercises, strategies and techniques in this book is intended to provide you with short bursts of respite from pressure or stress. I realise that quick fixes aren't long-term solutions. If your stress level is mild a quick fix might be all you need. At other times a quick fix will buy you some time and head space to make longer-term plans. Every small step you take will help. If just one message or exercise in this book makes you feel better then it's been worth the investment. The better you feel the more committed you will become to managing your stress level.

Could you describe what makes a good chairperson? Do you know what the 7 deadly sins of chairing meetings are? Do you know the skills and behaviours all effective chairmen/women share? These questions and many more are answered in 'The 7 Deadly Sins of Chairing Meetings'. I wrote The 7 Deadly Sins of Chairing Meetings to address the common mistakes made by chairmen/women. With care and practice everyone can become an effective chairperson. The higher you climb up the career ladder the more important it is to demonstrate excellent chairing skills. This book is designed to be a practical guide. You will find handy hints and exercises throughout the book. The exercises will test your knowledge or provide you with an opportunity to think about how you and your organisation currently operate.

Prosperity and abundance applies to money, love, health, power, knowledge, material goods, a sense of wellbeing, or anything else that is important to you. True prosperity is a state of mind not just financial success or an abundance of material goods, and is available to anyone who has the consciousness and ability to attract all that their heart desires. 'The Route to Prosperity and Abundance' can help you to manifest the things you truly want.

How much do you really know about meetings? We all spend hundreds of hours in meetings each year. The 5 P's for a perfect meeting are - preparation, purpose, process, performance and pay-off. By the end of this book you will be able to plan and run effective meetings. You will also understand the different roles and responsibilities, and be able to select the right agenda and minutes style for your meetings. You will also recognise the positive effect of doing everything at the right time. This book is designed to be a practical guide. You will find handy hints and exercises throughout the book. The exercises will test your knowledge or provide you with an opportunity to think about how you and your organisation currently operate.