Jun 28, 2008 Posted by Brian Monahan

GIMP Editor, Free Image Editing Software

Photoshop is $600, GIMP is free. You make the choice. For most of “In The Roughers” you are probably on a tight budget. GIMP is a free image editing program that will allow you to create professional blog headers and other image files. I created the header for my personal blog Coachbriany.com with GIMP and the header for Expert in the Rough with Photoshop. I happen to have access to Photoshop... read more

Jun 26, 2008 Posted by Brian Monahan

Cure for Writer’s Block

Write what you know. This may sound obvious but it’s an easy oversight. Of course you write what you know, but do you really? Next time you are feeling blocked ask yourself : What am I trying to prove? Who am I trying to impress? Am I really passionate about this topic? What additional research do I need to do? What am I afraid to say? Your answers should help you decide how to proceed with your... read more

Jun 24, 2008 Posted by Brian Monahan

Elixir Called Charisma

Stage Presence is the ability to connect with your spirit and communicate with an audience. When you have stage presence you have a connection. Have you ever seen an act where the talent is not the best technically at their craft, but they have a great spirit and confidence. The confidence is an elixir called charisma. We all deep down want this charisma for ourselves. You can have stage presence... read more

Jun 23, 2008 Posted by Brian Monahan

Liberate Your Voice

Liberate your voice.  If you can’t get past the censor inside, you will never get past the censor in cyberspace. A quick way to liberate your voice is to write mad. Now try the flip side; simmer down and write nicely on the same subject. Which one is more interesting? So why are you writing nice?   Brian Monahan is a Professional Coach with Launch to Freedom. Brian works with emerging entrepreneu read more

Jun 9, 2008 Posted by Brian Monahan

Banana Franna, It’s the Name Game

It’s time to play the name game.  If you are going to have an expert internet presence, then you are going to need to buy the real estate.  By real estate, I mean domain names. Now is the time to find out if your name is available as a domain name.  www.brianmonahan.com is not available.  That is my name.  www.brianPmonahan.com is what I own (notice the P for my middle name).  It’s an OK... read more