Peter Urs Bender: Other Interesting Websites

Websites to help you find your "Gutfeeling"

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ffffffKaren E. Hamilton, Professor/Coordinator, Business & Creative Arts for the George Brown College in Toronto has a site with very interesting tests. From Symbols Test to BloodType.

www.BDGonLine.net
ffffffDr. Michael Rock created a website devoted to linking up with researchers, writers, and presentaters of emotional intelligence and its role in the new workplace.

www.AllTheTests.com
ffffffWhatever you want to test yourself in is on this site. From IQ, EQ, Career, Language, MCSE + IT, Purity, Children, Health, Personality, Knowledge, Relationship, Fun, Fan, Think and Memory, and Introduction to SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT.

CreativeQuotations.com
FFFFFFEntering this site is like finding the mother lode of creative quotations and stimulating ideas. Its webmaster, Frank Baer, has put together a remarkable database, to which this author owes a debt of gratitude.

www.Biography.com
FFFFFFIf you’re looking for other examples of outstanding personalities who must have listened to their Gutfeeling, this is the place to go. Enter the name of the person you’re interested in, and up pops the biography.

DiscoveryHealth.Queendom.com
FFFFFFThere are more than 30 tests listed on this site, which describes itself as "serious entertainment." It’s offers another opportunity to get a handle on many aspects of your character. One is Emotional Intelligence. It involves 70 questions and it takes 35-40 minutes to complete. The site is part of the discoveryhealth.com website.

www.Disney.com
FFFFFFThe Walt Disney Family Museum is a fascinating compendium of items from Walt’s early life, and contains a first-rate biography of the man himself.

www.EiConsortium.org
There is a mass of information on this site about Emotional Intelligence. Lots of information to download. Well worth spending some time on.

www.Heartskills.com
FFFFFFA very interesting site that helps you come to grips with your Emotional Quotient, or Emotional Intelligence. Worth exploring if you ask yourself the question, "Have I ever experienced Gutfeeling?" and the answer is "No." A good site to broaden your knowledge anyway.

www.IChing.com
FFFFFFThe great Book of Changes is now available on a website. If you use this site or the book as it is meant to be used -- as a guide to explore your subconscious thoughts -- you will find it fascinating. Remember, it doesn’t tell fortunes, but it can help you to sort out your mental priorities.

www.SelvesSurvey.com
ffffffThis Survey is a self exploration, development tool. It helps you to assess your own "self wellness," by focusing on 3 important aspects of the self; Effective Self, Momentum Self and Evolving Self. It has been developed to help you get more out of your life.

www.2h.com
FFFFFFIf you like taking EQ and IQ tests, the ultimate site is this one. Test it to your heart’s content. You may even learn something! This site might be described as "IQ tests as a form of Gaming." Still, it’s fascinating.

Online Magazines

Business Services West
This publication is designed for Western Canadian small and medium enterprises. It makes it easy for Western SME's to connect with each other and the international business community, and has very interesting and useful articles for any kind of business.

Canada One
This website is especially for small to medium-sized businesses. If features a Canadian business directory, resources, a free suite of business tools, and an archive of more than 600 helpful articles.

Self Improvement Online
Regarded as the best starting point for self-improvement on the web, this site features thousands of articles, links to other useful site, a daily and weekly newsletter, and a full directory.

Small Business Canada Magazine
A magazine for small, medium, and home business owners. Chock full of articles and valuable advice. Available free at Chapters-Indigo and other magazine dealers, or by subscription. Also hosts a weekly radio program.

Associations

CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers)
A must-join for any Canadian speaker. Holds an outstanding annual conference every December. Many local chapters also have independent programs throughout the year. Bender is a founding member.

NSA (National Speakers Association)
A U.S.-based international speakers organization with thousands of members. Hosts regional workshops throughout the year, and an outstanding annual convention that draws speakers from all over the world.

Toastmasters International
A good organization for beginning speakers who need to gain platform experience. Although Bender was never a member, he was given the society's Communications and Leadership Award in 1995.

Canadian Public Relations Society
A professional association representing more than 1,500 public relations practitioners across Canada. Has 17 local chapters, and an active program for promoting a code of professional conduct. Has close ties with U.S. and international public relations associations.

International Association of Business Communicators
An international association of professionals engaged in strategic business communication management. Has many local chapters, an active Canadian program, and participates in international conferences that draw thousands.

International Association of Facilitators
The IAG promotes, supports and advances the art and practice of professional facilitation through methods exchange, professional growth, practical research, networking and support services.

Peter presents some of his seminars at:

Canadian Training, Ottawa
Canadian Training Centre, Ottawa, offers a variety of seminars, including Power Presentations given by Peter himself.

Canadian Management Centre, Toronto
Canadian Management Centre, Toronto, a division of the well known American Management Association, offers Management Essentials, presented by Peter Urs Bender.

Other Interesting North American Speakers

Dr. Tony Alessandra, CSP, CPAE

Debbie Allen

Tom Antion

Dr. Janelle M. Barlow, CSP

Joe D. Batten, CPAE

Dr. Arden Bercovitz, CSP

Al Borowski, MEd, CSP

Marjorie Brody, MA, CSP, CMC

William T. Brooks, CSP, CPAE

Dr. Bill Bruck

Daniel Burrus, CSP, CPAE

Jack Canfield, CSP

Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE

Lawrence Chan Kum Peng, CSP, DATO

C. Leslie Charles, CSP

Chris Clarke-Epstein, CSP

Stephen Covey

Peter F. Drucker

Warren Evans, CSP, HoF

Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE

Sam Geist

Dr. Gene Griessman

George McKenzie

John Pellowe

Tom Peters

Bob Proctor

Nido Qubein, CSP, CPAE

Naomi R. Rhode, CSP, CPAE

Anthony Robbins

Jeanne Robertson, CSP, CPAE

Glenna Salsbury, CSP, CPAE

Dr. Lance Secretan

Robin Sharma

Barry Siskind

Brian Tracy, CPAE

Dottie Walters, CSP

Dr. Jerry White

Canadian CSP, Certified Speaking Professional

Highest earned designation in speaking business. Less than 7% of the 5,000 members in the International Federation NSA have this designation there are 20 CSP's in Canada. Listed alphabetically, they are:

Dr. Jim Beaubien

Peter Urs Bender

Dave Broadfoot

Valerie Cade Lee

Juri Chabursky

Donald Cooper

Warren Evans

Rhonda Finness

Kit R. Grant

Dr. Janet Lapp

Brian Lee

Peter B. Legge

Patrick Leroux

Jeff Mowatt

Ian Percy

Joseph Sherren

Alan Simmons

Linda Tarrant

Harold Taylor

Hall of Fame

The Canadian Speakers Hall of Fame awarded designation, by CAPS in recognition of superlative platform skills, consistency and longevity, ethics, and contribution to CAPS and the industry. currently only 13 members have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, as of December 2002. Listed alphabetically, they are:

Dr. Jim Beaubien

Peter Urs Bender, CSP

Dave Broadfoot, CSP

Donald Cooper, CSP

Jack Donohue (deceased)

Warren Evans, CSP

Kit R. Grant, CSP

Peter B. Legge, CSP

Ian Percy, CSP

Norman Rebin, CPAE

Alan Simmons, CSP

Tom Stoyan

Linda Tarrant, CSP

Harold Taylor, CSP