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Let PJ Wade become The Catalyst for your discovery of
how to gain control over your future...
Self-Leadership
As The Catalyst, PJ Wade promotes "Self-Leadership" the significant next step beyond "do-it-yourself" and "follow-the-others"
- PJ's "Do Less, Know More, Achieve More" philosophy for achieving life balance, without sacrificing results, stresses the importance of knowing how and when to use professional support and advice to achieve your goals.
- PJ acknowledges that her audiences and readers bring a life-time of experience to her presentations and the pages of her books in their search for expert sources of clearly-expressed knowledge on topics that are new to them—no dummies here!
"The main reason I enjoy PJ's writing is that she writes so clearly, without a lot of jargon, when explaining even the most complex subjects."
—President, National Non-Profit Organization
Ask most people if they want the same retirement as their parents and grandparents and you'll get a firm NO.
Many people are living out the same stereotypes and myths that limited the lives and futures of past generations, so their futures may not be as different as they'd like them to be. The books in PJ's Self-Leadership Series help Boomers, their children and their parents see dreams, assets, finances and choices in a very different light—the light of innovative and "anything is possible" thinking, combined with practical, empowering action.
Everyone wants to achieve dreams and goals, but few people relish "the work" involved—the unpleasant, boring or overwhelming tasks that often carry daunting learning curves. "The Work" may include asset management issues involving RRSPs, stocks and real estate, as well as long-term strategies for career management, estate planning, taxation and life-long learning. Instead of inspiring strong efforts, these essential steps along the road to success too often spark procrastination, mediocre attempts, dissatisfying last-minute fixes and stress galore. To counteract this reaction, PJ's "Self-Leadership" Books reveal why readers should control their future and how they can. The "Do Less, Know More, Achieve More" themes materialize as practical strategies, insightful short-cuts and powerful suggestions to help readers:
- Re-channel their creativity, time, energy and resources
- Fight mediocrity in themselves and recognize it in others—before it's too late
- Learn to strategize so they can make the most of what they have, no matter what their starting point
- Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with understanding what should be done and who can be trusted to help.
PJ's Self-Leadership Series tackles issues regarding "The Work" to ensure a successful future and help readers turn "The Work" into "My Achievements".
Readers learn how to judge when the answer to "Who is going to do the work?" should be "Not Me." PJ's books ensure:
- Individuals and couples who want to undertake some or all of "the work" themselves will be clear about the process and delighted at the shared knowledge and short-cuts.
- The increasing numbers who wish to apply their time and effort to their passions will be pleased to learn how things should be done so they can determine which experts and professionals to hire to tackle their work and to manage day-to-day details.
Thoroughly understanding what should be done and why reveals:
- What limits goals and results
- How to confidently make decisions and incorporate flexibility
- How to decide when "do-it-myself" is the best choice
- What to expect of experts and professionals, and their licensing institutions and trade associations
- How to manage a working relationship to avoid mediocrity and to gain the best results and greatest return on investment, with the minimum of stress—escaping negligence and fraud in the process.
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PJ Wade's Self-Leadership Series
( Also see Keynotes on Self-Leadership with versions for either a Team of Advisors or their Clients. )
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Reverse Mortgages: Best Friend, Worst Enemy...Your Choice!
The Home Equity Guide to Achieving 21st Century
Financial, Lifestyle & Wealth Management Goals |
Available Soon!!!
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Caring for Your Aging Parents:
Housing, Finance, Health and Legal Issues for
Preserving Independence |
How to achieve genuine, effective two-way intergenerational communication with less stress, more clarity and fewer hurt feelings.
- A concerned Boomer child may use this book to trigger hard-to-initiate conversations, navigate sensitive topics and head-off arguments.
- A beleaguered parent may use the book to help adult children understand when to back off and respect the parent's independence, thereby ensuring that the parent's wishes do not get overshadowed by the child's demands.
"Instead of getting into an argument, we had a great time discussing the ideas in PJ's book. We agreed and disagreed with her so we could still talk to each other. What a relief."
—S.B. (Adult child), Vancouver
"This book helped me find my voice without losing my temper."
—J.K. (Parent), Ottawa
Take an inside look at Caring for Your Aging Parents
More on this Book
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter One: Caring Concerns
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Have Your Home and MoneyToo:
The Canadian Guide to Home Equity Management
and Innovative Housing Options
Third Edition, Fall 2008
Second Edition (John Wiley & Sons)
C$24.95
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“Have Your Home and Money Too tips the scale in my favor. I wish we’d had this book before we bought. PJ Wade’s clear explanations of the advantages and disadvantages of many creative options, combined with solid practical advice and her fresh perspective on ownership, has us thinking very differently about what we can—and want to—accomplish in the years ahead.”
—A.J., Third-time property owner, Toronto
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The Actionbook:
Financial Strategies for Your Future
Fourth Edition - Fall 2008
The Catalyst (Third Edition)
TVOntario and The Knowledge Network (First, Second Editions)
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Watch for the NEW expanded 2009 edition of
The Actionbook: Strategies for Your Future
Speech or Featured Presentation based on The Actionbook
OTHER BOOKS BY PJ WADE:
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Just Making Change:
The 100 percent, honest to goodness truth about our user unfriendly system and how we can break free of it
Publisher: True North Press (Second Edition)
The Golden Dog Press (First Edition)
ISBN 0-9686624-0-4
188 pages
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"Experienced financial contributors debunk the myths of private finance by piercing the veil of cheap propaganda and misinformation, and PJ wrote the final chapter—an action statement for consumers and a challenge for the financial world."
—The Golden Dog Press, Ottawa
"You are the front-line defense for your rights and you are the complaint department—you and everyone else who is tired of paying for bad service, poor attitudes, disinterested management, invasive marketing and aggressive selling tactics...Alone, you can improve your life. Raise your voice with other consumers and you can improve your community and your country."
—PJ Wade, 'Just Making Change'
Take an inside look at Just Making Change
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