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Confidence-boosting seminars to help clinch more business

WHAT you say matters and the way you present is crucial in making sure you get your message across confidently and effectively.

Ann Skidmore is a highly experienced presenter and over two days she will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to enable you to develop great style and confidence, no matter who you present to.

So whether you need to know how to be more confident, or how to deliver the perfect pitch or presentation these seminars will ensure you:

* Create a real presence when you first meet an audience
* Act and speak with authority no matter how intimidating the situation
* Impose yourself and your style on an audience
* Deliver information with real conviction and effectiveness.
* Special discount of 15% off if you book a place on both seminars

Quick coverage update - where are our PR clients being featured?

WE were delighted to see a double page spread in last night's Express & Star about Compton Hospice. There was also a piece in The Guardian yesterday reporting on how Musical Minis is helping teachers "spend more time with the children."

Staff at the Haven have been interviewed by local radio, as well as featuring in local papers and news about ETR's jobs boost has also made the pages of the local newspapers. Thanks to Carol's and Helen's hard work, it was also great to see Acutec featured in a large piece in the Birmingham Post.

Following an appearance in the News of the World, a personal finance victory by Anne Skidmore has also been written about in the local media.

Little Blue Dog, who have previously featured in Practical Parenting and Pregnancy, Baby and You have been chosen to be highlighted in The Green Parent, while Linda's book, Divorce and Separation, The Essential Guide, has sparked interviews with Radio WM and Dublin's Country Mix, among others.

TV-wise, in recent weeks we have been pleased to see Compton fundraiser Glyn Marston interviewed by BBC Oxford.

There has been on-going local coverage for Colin Lee Opticians, Cafe Rickshaw and Rodbaston College.

And we have everything crossed for an upcoming piece in a quality daily newspaper about the merits of organic meat after the journalist let us know Clare Barry's produce was "phenomenal."

We'll update on coverage gained for clients as often as we can now, so watch this space for more news of Passionate Media clients making a media splash.

To Russia with love: Wolverhampton expertise helps stem the flow of domestic violence

IN Russia, they have a saying: "If he beats you, he loves you."
With the ill treatment of women so nonchalantly observed, you'll not be surprised to learn that domestic violence is rife.
According to Amnesty International, every 40 minutes a woman is murdered by a partner in Russia. Unicef reports that Russian women are five times more likely to be killed by their partners than women from Western European countries.
Now a team of experts from very close to home are helping Russian women speak up against abuse - by tackling ignorance and encouraging compassion in the legal system. Here's our press release, sent to local media yesterday, about the innovative work led by Wolverhampton women's refuge, The Haven.

Wolverhampton’s women’s refuge expertise helps Russia stem the tide of domestic violence

Groundbreaking work by Wolverhampton experts helping Russian women victims of domestic violence has been hailed as a major success after nearly 600 key workers involved in the criminal justice system completed training.

Growth of 'green thinking' brings £2 million investment for Cannock recycling firm

AROUND 20 new jobs have been created over the last year at a growing Cannock recycling company as more people choose to ‘go green’ and find new homes for unwanted textiles, shoes and plastic.

European Textile Recycling has invested nearly £2 million in new premises, a fleet of new trucks and a new public weighbridge at its base in Hollies Park Road.

The company, formerly known as Staffordshire Textiles UK Ltd was established in 1991 by Darren Coggins of Cheslyn Hay, and last year relocated from Hixon to Cannock to expand into bigger premises as it helps recycle around 120 tonnes of materials each week.

Organic, grass-fed meat from Clare Barry - perfect for a barbecue

CAN this beautiful weather last? We hope so - especially as we are now working with a wonderful supplier of organic, grass-fed meat - supporting UK farmers and providing top cuts for barbecues.

Clarebarry.co.uk is committed to serving its customers the freshest, tastiest and best quality meat delivered direct from its base deep in the Worcestershire countryside.

Watch this space for news of how we are helping the long-established family firm maximise its presence online.

Jamie’s dog skills give 'paws for thought'...

A DISABLED Cannock student triumphed in an annual dog show, thanks to his winning smile, dedication and hard work.

Jamie Dibble, 17, of Lime Road, Huntingdon, who has cerebral palsy in both legs, impressed judges at Rodbaston College’s Premier Animal Care Fun Dog Show enough to scoop a trophy known as The Jack Award, given to the most outstanding student.

The trophy was supplied by Chris Deakin of Haughton- based Benefit Dog Training and is named in memory of her late Border Collie Jack, who used to be a star of the show, designed to include students with learning, emotional or behavioural difficulties.

Apprentice-style challenge set to do the business for Compton

APPRENTICE fans wanting to emulate the success of Lee McQueen can follow in his footsteps to raise cash for Compton Hospice.

The hospice will tomorrow launch its own Apprentice-style challenge after an enthusiastic response from Compton Hospice ambassador and runner up from the hit show, Ruth Badger.

Karen Bowyer, Compton Hospice’s corporate fundraiser, said this is the third year of the challenge – and that most companies who took part treated it as a team-building exercise or competition - pitting one group of staff against another.

England football great to net funds for Compton Hospice

ENGLAND World Cup hero Nobby Stiles is set to wow an audience with tales of his footballing prowess at an event to raise money for Compton Hospice.

The former Man Utd ace will entertain guests at a sportsman’s dinner at Wolverhampton’s Goodyear Pavilion on July 10.

Best known for his gap-toothed smile and celebratory dance in the 1966 World Cup final, Nobby is now a leading after dinner speaker whose exploits as a true ‘hard man’ of the game keep listeners spell-bound.

His skills also allowed George Best and Bobby Charlton to develop their flair.

Divorce and Separation: The Essential Guide: Press release from Forward Press

Divorce and Separation: The Essential Guide

SEPARATED parents are reported to have a lot to answer for – from ‘yob culture’ and binge drinking to dire predictions about a child’s future inability to hold down a relationship.

Although the UK divorce rate is falling, so-called “broken homes” are said to be at fault for many of the pressing concerns of today’s society. No wonder loving parents who face a split with their partner feel bewildered and scared about what is to become of their children – not to mention the trauma that split will bring.

Due out in July, Linda Jones’ positive and supportive book, Divorce and Separation - The Essential Guide, shows that it is not divorce that wreaks long term havoc on a family’s life, but the way it is handled. It helps tackle problems head on, showing parents, carers and those concerned about children’s wellbeing how to find solutions.

Latest five star Amazon review for The Greatest Freelance Writing Tips in the World

HERE's the latest review for The Greatest Freelance Writing Tips in the World.

Just a snippet follows:

An excellent book about starting out in the world of freelance writing for newspapers, magazines and the internet as well as lots of great tips for commercial writing - catalogues, press releases etc....It will either increase your enthusiasm or convince you that this type of work is not for you.

So a big thank you to the reviewer for going to the trouble of posting that. I'm really chuffed.