Work Smarter, Not Harder!

On this episode, we talk about ducks. A lot.

But it's for a good cause. Amy Stern of WMC Health, and longtime Rockland County resident and volunteer has organized a family friendly fun event, the Rockland Duck Derby. Website is https://rocklandduckderby.org.

You can sponsor a single rubber duck for just $10 - and if your duck wins...you can win one of three prizes ranging from $500 to $1000! How cool is that, and also support not one...not two...but FOUR local, great charities in Rockland County NY.

Push play and enjoy.

The Ultimate Sacrifice Foundation is dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and resilience of our Nation's Service Members, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. On today's show we have Mike Doody from the Foundation, along with Barry Dorfman and Erica Siegrest, talking about the upcoming Freedom Ride, at Clover Stadium on July 8th.

Ken Jay is with EPSG, a company that has 5 billion in annual credit card processing volume. In this episode, Ken talks with us about changes in the credit card processing industry that retailers should know about, because if they don't do these things, they could be in for some big fines! Ken gives some solid advice on how to avoid this.

Irene and Tom have known Patricia Stark through our various networking circles for over a decade, and are continually impressed with her solid advice, perspective and results.

Patricia works on both sides of the camera & stage as a Media Trainer, Public Speaking Trainer, Certified Body Language Specialist and Calmfidence® Coach. She appears regularly as a Guest TV Communication Expert & Lifestyle Expert and sought after keynote speaker.

Based New York & New Jersey, Patricia Stark Communications is a personal and professional development training company working with entrepreneurs, corporate executives, training & development professionals, celebrities, authors, news anchors, TV show hosts, influencers and others whose careers and goals rely on their ability to communicate with calm and confidence- Calmfidence®.  PSC is honored to have coached and trained 1000's of clients from around the country and around the globe including New Zealand, Egypt, Dubai, Australia, England, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Denmark and Ireland.

Patricia Stark is a Certified Personal & Executive Coach (CPEC of the CaPP Institute -Coaching & Positive Psychology) & a Certified Body Language Trainer (Body Language Institute Washington DC) and holds certificates in Eclectic Cognitive Behavior Therapy & Visualization/Guided Imagery (LIU). She heads Patricia Stark Communications and specializes in helping clients build their Calmfidence® in interviews, on-camera, and in daily life with tangible strategies for powerful communication skills, mastering self talk, and stress & anxiety relievers used by the pros.

Patricia has extensive experience as a health & medical news anchor, radio interview host, and appears regularly as a TV guest expert on the topics of communication and confidence. Her new book “Calmfidence: How to Trust Yourself, Tame Your Inner Critic, and Shine in Any Spotlight” is set to be published in September 2021 by Sounds True/MacMillan Publishing.

With over 20 years of first-hand experience in front of the camera and on stage, Patricia is one of the few trainers in the country who has worked extensively in front of the camera in both broadcast and corporate media.  Patricia has appeared in over 2000 Fortune 500 corporate media productions in just about every sector of industry as a moderator, trainer, host and corporate spokesperson, and has anchored national and international news.  She is a member of SAG/AFTRA and has appeared in numerous television commercials and programs and held a recurring role on Law & Order Criminal Intent.

You can learn more about Patricia Stark at https://patriciastark.com/