48Days in Canada
Just curious if any of the Canadian members would be interested in starting a group just for Canadians to discuss topics common to 48Days but from a Canadian perspective.
Michael McClure's Groups
Michael McClure's Discussions
Seeking survey feedback
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael McClure Jun 29, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Seeking feedback from anyone who makes presentations
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael McClure Jun 27, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Michael McClure's Page
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- How did you hear about 48Days.NET, and what do you hope to get out of being a part of this community?
- Personal and career development is near and dear to my heart and I had been ignoring it for too long so last September I enrolled in a program to become a certified career practitioner. I graduated the program with honors in September 2012 and I look forward to sharing my own thoughts and ideas as we all explore the road to employment in whatever form it takes.
I heard about 48Days.net through Dan Miller's podcast and it's had a significant impact on my life and career. I've been a member since 2008.
- What is your current work situation? Employee, self-employed, generating any income on your own?
- 2011/2012 was an exciting year as I began my training to become a career development practitioner. I completed the program at the end of August 2012 and look forward to a new direction for the future. As part of the program I had been working as a volunteer in a career centre and also as a beta tester for a couple of new online career and personal development applications. The work search has not been going well but I'm hoping to either find full-time work in the field or becoming an independent career coach.
It was following a long period of unemployment that I embarked on this period of personal re-invention and I'm excited about the future. 48Days has played a major role in this new direction and I'm pleased to continue being involved in the future as 48Days continues to grow.
- And then...what is your goal/dream for your work life?
- My background is in communication arts, including photography, and audiovisual production and I've also concluded that I'm not done telling stories through images yet so I plan to continue doing some personal projects. I have an interest in personal/career development and personal branding and I hope to somehow blend the two.
- How about your personal life? Any specific goals or achievements or dreams you are pursuing (or want to pursue)?
- One day I hope to be self employed so I have more control and flexibility with my life and career. I understand there's a lot of work involved but I've also spent the better part of the past 10 years on the road so even if I'm very busy I'd still enjoy being closer to home base. My family has never had a vacation so that's a dream I hope to see fulfilled before my teenaged kids are too old to enjoy it or are no longer living at home. And we'd like to live debt free one day and drive a car that isn't a rust bucket. We're not there yet but hopefully one day.
- What would you say are your strongest talents? How are you 'wired' and what can you offer to the world (it's OK if you don't know yet, but knowing is key to pursuing your dreams!)?
- I'm wired as someone who loves to learn, observe, and discover but not just for myself - I need to know it's helping others. I particularly like to help others discover their potential. I'm a writer at heart and recently learned I have an aptitude for teaching. On the DISC assessment I am a C/S. On the Myers Briggs I am an INTJ. ON the Strong Inventory I'm an IAC. On the StrengthsFinder: Intellection, Input, Developer, Learner.
- Do you have a website presence anywhere?
- http://www.michaelmcclure.ca
- More than one website?
- http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrmcclure
- If you have a product or service to promote (now or in the near future) this is your shot to state it! Say all you'd like:
- I have an ImageKind webstore (http://nearscapes.imagekind.com/) where some of my photography can be viewed or purchased. I'm in the process of setting up a smugmug site.
Latest Activity
Michael McClure replied to Kim Anstaett's discussion The gap.... in the group Finding your Voice"Hi Kim,
Great question and interesting discussion here. Gaps come along at different times and for different reasons. Currently I find myself almost pulled into a gap due to my current situation in life and I wonder if we have some responsibility…"
Michael McClure replied to Diane Krause's discussion Merchant Services vs. PayPal"Hi Diane, I'm familiar with Moneris and I know it works with both online and face to face. I think it's a product called eSelect Plus. I'm not sure if it works with Freshbooks or not. I think Braintree is compatible but I have first…"
Michael McClure joined Diane Krause's group
Personality Perks and Quirks
A safe place to honestly and openly discuss the unique aspects of your personality -- the good, the bad, and the ugly. See More
Michael McClure replied to Michael McClure's discussion Looking for feedback on a website idea in the group Successful Websites"Thanks for the input Aaron. That was a bit of an old post that I didn't realize was still up. I had posted this question to a couple of groups where I thought members would have something constructive to offer as I initially played around with…"
Aaron Francis replied to Michael McClure's discussion Looking for feedback on a website idea in the group Successful Websites"I would suggest not trying to verify your idea here, but try to verify it with your potential customers. In my experience, ideas are a bad place to start. Start with the market, and they will tell you what they need.
Idea first, market second is…"
Michael McClure joined Tony DiLorenzo's group
DIY e-Publishing
The purpose of DIY e-Publishing is to give strategic advice to those who are writing a book or have written a book and looking to have their book published in Amazon Kindle, BN Nook, or Apple iBook.DIY e-Publishing will walk you through the steps need to prepare your book for e-Publishing as well as tips on what needs to happen to get it on different electronic platforms.See More
Michael McClure commented on Kent Julian's group Speak It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Speakers and Trainers!"Resonate is a wonderful book and I think it's a great resource even if you don't do a lot of speaking. The principles are transferrable to other forms of communication like script writing and blogs. The book itself is a great example of…"
Comment Wall (32 comments)
- At 8:04pm on June 3, 2012,
Jen McDonough "The Iron Jen" said…
Ahhh...thank you for the kind note Michael. We are excited to be able to share hope and inspiration with others. Thank you for the friend invite.
Jen
- At 2:36pm on January 22, 2012,
Deb Ingino said… Hi Michael
I think the attached certificate is what you were looking for. Let me know if this is not it.
All My Best
Deb
- At 12:49pm on November 14, 2011,
Martha Dominguez said… Hi Michael!
Thanks for all your help!
Martha
- At 1:34pm on February 18, 2011,
Brent Green said… Hi Michael....thanks for adding me as a friend! And...thanks for adding good discussion in the 'Pursuing Your Calling' group :)
In Him,
Brent
- At 2:06pm on January 11, 2011,
Heather McClure said… Hi Michael,
It's nice to meet another McClure! Thanks for the comment and words of advice and encouragement. Best wishes as you explore new ventures!
- At 7:51pm on April 19, 2010,
Justin Lukasavige said… - Thanks for the addition Michael. I'm excited to see you launching your ideas out there so you can help others. I hope you enjoy coachradio.tv. There's a lot to do there. Let me know what I can do to help.
- At 2:03pm on March 29, 2010,
Joel Boggess said… - Hi Michael,
Hope all is well on your side.
I work with people all over the map.
I can have Jay send you an email and schedule a good time for us to talk through a few things. What is the best email address to give him?
While he's doing that, why don't you take a few minutes and fill out the pre-coaching questionnaire so we can make best use of our time?
All the best.
-Joel
48 Days advisory team
- At 6:16am on March 27, 2010, Joel Boggess said…
- Hi Michael,
Thanks for adding me as your friend. What have been some of your favorite finds on the site?
There is a lot of helpful information here.
If you would like, I can have my operations mgr send you and email so he can carve out some time for us to talk about helping you find a direction that is in alignment with your gifts and talents.
The next issue of our newsletter is coming out in a few days. 4 Points Coaching is a weekly. May we start sending it your way?
-Joel
48 Days advisory team
- At 9:57am on February 10, 2010,
Stephanie King said…
- Wrote you a lengthy comment in response to your discovery of my Video Profiles idea and my blogtalkradio show. Did you get it? May have pushed wrong button.
- At 9:46am on February 10, 2010,
- Michael,
Please forgive my delay in writing back to you.
What I Do is a fascinating program. Well-produced, but more than that the subject matter is dear to my heart, because I do believe God gives us a calling and asks us in a loving way to surrender to Him to find it.
Video Profiles offers a couple of services: first and foremost is taking my ability to write and produce moving feature stories about someone's life. It could be their personal , business, community life or ministry. They can also be used for video resumes, or something as simple as providing production services for a "welcome video" for your website. Here are a couple of links to my work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECNZZceyCFg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w62xvZkq4zk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YMf8iy2_u4
I'm glad you found my Blog Talk Radio Show, Thought Life. You may have noticed the recent inactivity. I do plan to continue with the program in 2010. Thank you for listening and subscribing.
I am looking forward to hearing from you again. Get well soon.
Stephanie
Michael McClure's Blog
Thanks to all my 48days friends!
Posted on August 27, 2012 at 4:01pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hello 48days friends,
It's been a long and challenging journey for me this past year as I've pursued my certification as a Career Development Practitioner and I am truly grateful for all the help and encouragement I have received from so many along the way. Many of the assignments I completed throughout the year required that I send out questions, surveys, requests for volunteer clients, and conduct interviews. Many of you responded to those requests and gave of…
Continue Keeping in touch
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 12:13pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hello 48 Days friends. I haven't been in touch for a while but I'm still here. I hope everyone is enjoying the summer. It hasn't rained here in many weeks and the heat has been blistering. I'll have to remember these days when winter arrives. The employment situation has gone from bad to worse to downright dismal but our spirits are still high - hopefully not some sort of denial or mental illness. There's a couple of bright spots ahead but the last few turned out to be train wrecks so I'm… Continue
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