HOT PRESS! BBC3 is looking to cast teenagers for a new programme. Again the agents have asked for help to identify interested participants. Know of anyone who might like to be on a TV show?  Read more on the Confidence Club Forum or mail me for more information.

The first ever Pecha Kucha event in Manchester was superb - an event with 11 diverse presentations. In the kind words Chris Allwood, "What a great start to the Pecha Kucha programme - you obviously enjoyed the event and as a result I'm sure that everyone else enjoyed your input! Some great messages across the board! Well Done!" Thank you, Chris! Read more below on The Confidence Blog. My male readers should most definitely watch Andy Clark's  Pecha Kucha video. Why? Well click the link and find out!

Christmas is traditionally a time of book giving. Visit my sites for inspirational reading? And if you have enjoyed reading these monthly broadcasts, why not forward this as a weblink?

Let's close 2009 with as much grace as we can summon up considering the global forces that have caused havoc in the lives of so many. Forge forward in 2010, confident in your capabilities! Wherever you are in the world and whatever your creed or culture, Jay and I wish you the compliments of the season and all the very best for 2010.

No more from me, other than to thank you for your loyal support ... to wish you all you wish for yourself...

Happy Happy Hogmanay! (This is link to your E-card  - where you can also design your own)