Dr. Debra's Latest News

Greetings,

My goodness, how time flies! Since I last visited with you, I have been to Los Angeles, New York and New Jersey, and I've been working with some terrific people and organizations.

First, I'm very excited to announce my affiliation with Panasonic! I am the new spokesperson for their digital document division. So how does an executive mentor become a spokesperson for
a digital document company, you might ask? (Actually, I've been getting asked that question a lot!) As part of my executive mentoring practice, I have worked quite a bit in the fields of organizational development and workplace dynamics. One of the topics I am very interested in is the affect of color in the workplace and how it impacts employee performace, morale, mood, behavior and office aesthetics in general. So, when Panasonic introduced their new line of colorful "eye candy" office machines, it was a natural fit for me to support this ingenious idea. If you'd like to see pictures of their new products, visit their Web site at http://www.panasonic.com/business/office/pro_cmf_c3c.asp. Very cool!

I've also become affiliated with a wonderful new Web site that is set to launch here in the US on April 15 -- www.videojug.com. Check it out. Really a terrific resource for just about any question you might have. The innovation here is in the delivery: sharp, succinct, informative videos. Great idea. The site has been active in the UK for some time and, based on its success, is expanding to our fair shores. I was in Los Angeles videotaping 130 segments on careers and employment a few weeks ago. I'm very excited to be affiliated with this team of professional people and I congratulate them on their good work of providing high quality content and information free of charge. Look for me on 4/15 - tax day!

And last, but certainly not least, I have had the privilege of working with the start-up team for the nation's first and only College of Entrepreneurship, located in Phoenix, Arizona. In partnership with Grand Canyon University, the new College of Entrepreneuship will provide a cutting-edge 4-year bachelors degree in entrepreneurship (and a 1-year certificate program), deftly preparing graduates for successful careers in businesses they will call their own. Not only is the program offering a comprehensive hands-on curriculum, the College has also secured significant funding to assist top students in launching their stellar business ideas. Of course, mentoring is a critical aspect of the program, and I'm very pleased to be assisting in both the development of the curriculum and the mentoring components.

For those of you who read my latest column on "Yahoo Hot Jobs" ("How to Tell if Your Job Is in Jeopardy") and contacted me, thank you. Your stories are touching, informative and immensely valuable. I appreciate you taking the time to get in touch and I look forward to hearing much more from you!

Till next time --
Dr. Debra