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		<title>Don&#8217;t be lazy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:52:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today is a good day to take at least some action on developing your potential- come on, get going &#8211; don&#8217;t be lazy!]]></description>
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		<title>Stay In Tune With Self</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Be quick to respond to promptings to do with taking action on your potential &#8211; do not lose the moment of inspiration.]]></description>
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		<title>FREE Coaching Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you fed up with the lack of progress or overwhelmed with the challenges of working out your potential? This free practical coaching program will provide you with monthly action points to implement in ensuring you overcome unique barriers that may be facing you as a black person and enable you develop and maximize your potential. Sign up today for the FREE coaching and begin to develop/enhance the skills required to be a potential achiever, regardless of your location or &#8230; <a href="http://www.batacacademy.com/free-coaching-program/"></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-221" href="http://www.batacacademy.com/free-coaching-program/free-coaching/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-221" title="Free Coaching" src="http://batacacademy.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Free-Coaching-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>Are you fed up with the lack of progress or overwhelmed with the challenges of working out your potential? This free practical coaching program will provide you with monthly action points to implement in ensuring you overcome unique barriers that may be facing you as a black person and enable you develop and maximize your potential. Sign up today for the FREE coaching and begin to develop/enhance the skills required to be a potential achiever, regardless of your location or background.</p>
<p><strong>Make this year count for your progress! </strong></p>
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		<title>FREE P.R.I.M.E™ Programme for Churches!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:48:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For a limited period, BATAC Academy is offering the innovative P.R.I.M.E™ program free to churches. Do you have ideas on how you would like to see staff and church helpers/volunteers represent the vision of the church and operate with excellence but this is still not happening? The church transformational programme will help you achieve this. It has been adapted from the PRIME programme, with a biblical add-on to deliver a robust and God-focused change management and growth program to church &#8230; <a href="http://www.batacacademy.com/free-p-r-i-m-e%e2%84%a2-programme-for-churches/"></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-218" href="http://www.batacacademy.com/free-p-r-i-m-e%e2%84%a2-programme-for-churches/prime-for-churches/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-218" title="PRIME for Churches" src="http://batacacademy.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/PRIME-for-Churches-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>For a limited period, BATAC Academy is offering the innovative P.R.I.M.E™ program free to churches.</p>
<p>Do you have ideas on how you would like to see staff and church helpers/volunteers represent the vision of the church and operate with excellence but this is still not happening?</p>
<p>The church transformational programme will help you achieve this. It has been adapted from the PRIME programme, with a biblical add-on to deliver a robust and God-focused change management and growth program to church staff and helpers/volunteers.<br />
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<a href="http://batacacademy.com/new/contact-us/">Click here</a> to complete the form to receive further details.</p>
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		<title>Free P.R.I.M.E™ Programme for Businesses</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mohammad</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coach Comfort has of recent developed and delivered the innovative and unique P.R.I.M.E™ programme, which draws on combining business growth, personal development and change management methodologies via its integration into training and coaching practices that is tailored specifically for the black community. Suitable for black businesses and community groups looking to deliver transformational and business growth programs to their workforce and managers. For a limited period, Coach Comfort is offering for free Phase 1 of the P.R.I.M.E™ Programme. This programme &#8230; <a href="http://www.batacacademy.com/p-r-i-m-e%e2%84%a2/"></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-214" href="http://www.batacacademy.com/p-r-i-m-e%e2%84%a2/prime-for-biz/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-214" title="PRIME for Biz" src="http://batacacademy.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/PRIME-for-Biz-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>Coach Comfort has of recent developed and delivered the innovative and unique P.R.I.M.E™ programme, which draws on combining business growth, personal development and change management methodologies via its integration into training and coaching practices that is tailored specifically for the black community. Suitable for black businesses and community groups looking to deliver transformational and business growth programs to their workforce and managers.</p>
<p>For a limited period, Coach Comfort is offering for free Phase 1 of the P.R.I.M.E™ Programme. This programme will set you and your staff on track to define your business goals and show you how to achieve your key objectives, vision and mission.</p>
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		<title>Free Resources for Colleges, Universities &amp; Training Providers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For a limited period, BATAC Academy is offering a range of Free Jobsearch Employment Resources (computer-based training e-learning products, e-books and audios). Contact us today to find out how you can gain access to this suite of resources. Click here for further inquiries.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-208" href="http://batacacademy.com/new/free-resources-for-colleges-universities-training-providers/free-resource-for-colleges/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-208" title="Free Resource for Colleges" src="http://batacacademy.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Free-Resource-for-Colleges-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>For a limited period, BATAC Academy is offering a range of Free Jobsearch Employment Resources (computer-based training e-learning products, e-books and audios). Contact us today to find out how you can gain access to this suite of resources.</p>
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		<title>You have to stop being weak</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have truly come far over the past few decades as a black race. The world is now filled with black successful career and business professionals. Role models that can spur us on &#8211; Barack Obama has broken the glass ceiling to show us we can be all and more than we ever dreamed of as blacks. The question is, do you really have what it takes to succeed and see through that business or career dream? Are you sure &#8230; <a href="http://www.batacacademy.com/you-have-to-stop-being-weak/"></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-173" href="http://www.batacacademy.com/you-have-to-stop-being-weak/ref18/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-173" title="Ref18" src="http://batacacademy.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Ref18-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>We have truly come far over the past few decades as a black race. The world is now filled with black successful career and business professionals. Role models that can spur us on &#8211; Barack Obama has broken the glass ceiling to show us we can be all and more than we ever dreamed of as blacks. The question is, do you really have what it takes to succeed and see through that business or career dream?</p>
<p>Are you sure you are made of stuff that can take on and overcome the challenges that may be present and yet to come? Don’t be deceived, the cold fact is being black can sometimes make the job of succeeding 10 times harder. This will not apply to everyone, but if this applies to you are you in for the long term or are you going to fall apart like a pack of cards at the first sign of pressure? If you can’t handle the pressure, then quit now. Success is not for the mentally, emotionally and physically lazy person. You have to make up your mind to be strong – very strong; resolute and resolved, though still balanced and realistic.</p>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Complete the Enquiry form on the Contact Us page for more information on how I can creatively work with you or your organization in designing and delivering a bespoke Staff training or Personal Development program or project.</span></strong></span></p>
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		<title>Stop seeing yourself as a special case</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:29:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thinking that life is somewhat unusually unfair to you alone only goes to show that you really may not have the stuff champions are made of within you. So, to be on the safe side, maybe you need to stick to your neat old 9-5 job as you will only set yourself up for heartache and sorrow otherwise. If you are 100% serious about pursuing your career or business dream then you cannot escape the challenges that come as part &#8230; <a href="http://www.batacacademy.com/stop-seeing-yourself-as-a-special-case/"></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-176" href="http://www.batacacademy.com/stop-seeing-yourself-as-a-special-case/ref17/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-176" title="Ref17" src="http://batacacademy.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Ref17-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>Thinking that life is somewhat unusually unfair to you alone only goes to show that you really may not have the stuff champions are made of within you. So, to be on the safe side, maybe you need to stick to your neat old 9-5 job as you will only set yourself up for heartache and sorrow otherwise. If you are 100% serious about pursuing your career or business dream then you cannot escape the challenges that come as part of the package. Challenges are there to stretch you to learn new skills and gain the expertise to overcome and move to the next level.</p>
<p>However, seeing yourself as a special case who is constantly overwhelmed with life&#8217;s challenges will only serve to act as a self-fulfilling prophecy of negative happenings. Develop a positive outlook on life and the challenges you currently face.</p>
<p>Stop the pity party, pull yourself together and rise up strong; get your life in order and take action; time is well spent. So what if you lost some money, or you lost your job or the business collapse or you got swindled? You won’t be the first nor the last. In an interview of millionaires it was said that on average they experienced bankruptcy or collapse of a business about <strong>SEVENTEEN</strong> times before they finally got their breakthrough. So, if you are only on your second or third setback, don’t be too hard on yourself.  So, there you go – it’s time to move on!</p>
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		<title>Start working on your Business/Career dream today!</title>
		<link>http://www.batacacademy.com/start-working-on-your-businesscareer-dream-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beyond being a black person living in the developed or developing nation, it is important for you to realize and believe that all challenges and obstacles that you currently face in your business or career can be either creatively managed or overcome with the right approach. Never allow a challenge or obstacle to stop you from pursuing your dream potential. With this in mind, please note that the following are facts of life you will need to accept and not &#8230; <a href="http://www.batacacademy.com/start-working-on-your-businesscareer-dream-today/"></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-179" href="http://www.batacacademy.com/start-working-on-your-businesscareer-dream-today/ref16/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-179" title="Ref16" src="http://batacacademy.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Ref16-217x300.jpg" alt="" width="217" height="300" /></a>Beyond being a black person living in the developed or developing nation, it is important for you to realize and believe that all challenges and obstacles that you currently face in your business or career can be either creatively managed or overcome with the right approach. Never allow a challenge or obstacle to stop you from pursuing your dream potential.</p>
<p>With this in mind, please note that the following are facts of life you will need to accept and not allow to deter your potential progress –</p>
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<li>You will never have an obstacle-free journey.</li>
<li>Stop looking for the ideal moment to start working on your potential – there is no such thing. It is an illusion! Start now, today! It may only be gradual or a little at a time but start doing something.</li>
<li>It is only practical to expect certain challenges to present themselves when you begin to explore unfamiliar territories &#8211; there are bound to be issues, it is normal so don’t quit.</li>
<li>Some of these issues present themselves because you are black; this is a fact you have to deal with head-on, and not shy away from it. Be positive and find creative ways to overcome, don’t grow an attitude or quit as you will be the one to lose out.</li>
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<p>Actually, the evidence of obstacles usually implies that you are making headway towards your potential goal. The unfamiliarity of pushing into new frontiers is usually the obstacle.  When you come up against such challenges, you are not supposed to quit as a result. You are expected to find creative ways to overcome your challenges – either within you or by seeking help and support externally.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Complete the Enquiry form on the Contact Us page for more information on how I can creatively work with you or your organization in designing and delivering a bespoke Staff Training or Business Development program or project.</span></strong></p>
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		<title>Blacks living in Africa, The Caribbean Islands &amp; South America</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It may seem that you are &#8216;disadvantaged from birth&#8217; due to your location in the Third World (Africa, the Caribbean or South America). As humans, it is natural to desire good things, good opportunities to live life well and fulfilled.  As far back as the days of the bible we have seen migrations taking place for those in search of a better life. Likewise, we have seen those who made it happen against all odds right in the location others &#8230; <a href="http://www.batacacademy.com/blacks-living-in-the-africa-the-caribbean-islands-south-america/"></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-182" href="http://www.batacacademy.com/blacks-living-in-the-africa-the-caribbean-islands-south-america/ref15/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-182" title="Ref15" src="http://batacacademy.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Ref15-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>It may seem that you are &#8216;disadvantaged from birth&#8217; due to your location in the Third World (Africa, the Caribbean or South America). As humans, it is natural to desire good things, good opportunities to live life well and fulfilled.  As far back as the days of the bible we have seen migrations taking place for those in search of a better life. Likewise, we have seen those who made it happen against all odds right in the location others were saying there is no good to be found. Ultimately, the circumstances and challenges of each person will vary.</p>
<p>My take on the matter is, &#8220;always try first of all to exhaust all options within your motherland before sojourning to a foreign land&#8221;. No point complaining that there are no &#8216;opportunities to be found&#8217; when you can&#8217;t even be disciplined to exert yourself to at least take advantage of what currently is available around you. If you are physically and mentally lazy and undisciplined in your motherland, you will also be physically and mentally lazy and undisciplined in the foreign land of supposedly &#8216;greater opportunities&#8217;.</p>
<p>Maybe it is your mindset you first of all need to work on, then once you&#8217;ve exhausted what is around you, it might be time to explore horizons in the foreign land. That said, despite the seemingly glitter of the foreign lands it also comes with its own set of challenges –there are invisible boundaries that tries to put a ceiling on how far you can go, where you can live and what you can earn.</p>
<p>I have seen and observed over the years some people leaving their well paid jobs in their motherland to travel to the foreign lands (UK, US or Canada) only to live life at a standard of living worse than where they were coming from. Yet I have seen the opposite happen. I have also observed those who have spent years in the foreign lands now going back to their motherland to pursue opportunities. There are no hard and fast rules here. The most important thing is to &#8216;count the cost&#8217; very very carefully before making life-changing decisions.</p>
<p>Yes, the Third world like Africa may not offer some of the advancement of the First world but it does offer opportunities and other &#8216;sense of belonging&#8217; that money can&#8217;t buy. Either way, as blacks, we should be prepared for twice the hard work in pursuing our potential – be it in the motherland or foreign lands.</p>
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