Kristina Schneider

Kristina Schneider resides in Los Angeles, California. She graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and currently works full-time as the Executive Director of The Ultimate Estate Planner, Inc., a company that helps train and build the practices of estate planners throughout the country. Kristina has always had a love for writing and when given the opportunity to blog, it was an opportunity she couldn’t pass up. In her spare time, Kristina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, crafts, reading, working out and playing club basketball.

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Your First Hour of Your Work Day is the Most Crucial

August 24, 2012
Your First Hour of Your Work Day is the Most Crucial

What you do in the first hour of your work day is the most crucial hour of the day.  It is often times the hour that is going to set the tone for the rest of the day.  It also can define your mood and the mood of others around you.  How you spend...
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Indianapolis News – 2012 500 Festival Kicks Off, Veterans Job Fair, Dinner By Design & More

April 28, 2012
Indianapolis News – 2012 500 Festival Kicks Off, Veterans Job Fair, Dinner By Design & More

500 Festival 2012 Events Kick Off This Weekend The month-long celebration leading up to the Indianapolis 500 race – - known as the 500 Festival – - will kick off later tonight with the Rev Your Engines Concert on Monument Circle.  This free concert is a new addition to the festival’s lineup of events. ...
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Tips for Overcoming Speaking Jitters

February 23, 2012
Tips for Overcoming Speaking Jitters

Public speaking is a huge fear for a lot of people. Fear of embarrassment. Fear of forgetting your speech.  Fear of saying something that you may be judged on.  Fear of failure. However, depending on your job and your role within the company, you may be asked to step up to the podium at...
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Setting SMART Goals

February 4, 2012
Setting SMART Goals

Goals are everywhere, whether in the workplace or personal goals that you set for yourself.  But, so many goals end up unreached and there’s a major reason for this.  People don’t set SMART goals Making SMART goals applies to all goal-setting, personal and professional.  To create a SMART goal, your goal should meet the...
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New Year’s Eve Events in Indianapolis

December 30, 2011
New Year’s Eve Events in Indianapolis

New Year’s Eve is tomorrow and are you still looking for something to do say goodbye to 2011 and welcome 2012 in with friends and family?  Thanks to the folks at Dale Carnegie of Indianapolis and Fox 59, we have put together this list of events you might wish to check out. Children’s Museum...
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Understanding Why We Procrastinate and How to Avoid It

October 20, 2011
Understanding Why We Procrastinate and How to Avoid It

Unfortunately, we all do it. No matter how hard you try or what you do to try and prevent it from happening, it inevitably will happen somewhere and with something.  That ugly P word—Procrastination.  Even the best organizers and the top managers have some things that they procrastinate.  But, how can you help team...
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3 Tips for Handling Interpersonal Conflicts at the Workplace

September 2, 2011
3 Tips for Handling Interpersonal Conflicts at the Workplace

Interpersonal conflicts amongst coworkers is inevitable in any workplace.  Any time you bring together so many different personality types and people with all kinds of issues from the past, relationships at home, lifestyles at home and other issues – - there will be conflict.  While conflict cannot be avoided at the workplace, there is...
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Tips to Giving a Killer Presentation

July 5, 2011
Tips to Giving a Killer Presentation

“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” – Jerry Seinfeld, Comedian Public speaking and giving presentations...
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The 2011 College Graduate Job Hunt is On!

June 10, 2011
The 2011 College Graduate Job Hunt is On!

Last month, undergraduates of Indiana University celebrated their hard work and efforts for the past 4 years in a beautiful commencement ceremony at Gladstone Fieldhouse. Them, like thousands of other 20 and 30-somethings throughout the country are now entering the work force, seeking full-time employment to maximize on their skill sets, experience and hard-earned...
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