Have you ever been persuaded to do something, and later regretted it? Did someone seduce you and break your heart? This invaluable guide, used by people in 15 countries and now in its second edition, will help you become immune to dark persuasion. Learn to use countermeasures to defend yourself against unethical persuasion and seduction tactics. Break any trance in which a salesperson is trying to get you to buy something not to your benefit. Discover the appropriate uses of persuasion and seduction when your intentions are good and you want to communicate effectively. For example, learn how to date out of your own league. Uncover the successful strategies of ten millionaires and billionaires. For over two decades, Tom Marcoux has helped clients and audiences recognize when persuasion and seduction is being used against them and how to protect themselves against manipulation. These are his best methods. Unleash your hidden power to protect yourself and get what you want. “Tom gives you useful countermeasures to protect you from being darkly manipulated.” – David Barron, co-author of Power Persuasion “Learn how to defend yourself against manipulation!” – Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter, author of Your Performing Edge

Darkest Secrets of Persuasion and Seduction Masters: How to Protect Yourself and Turn the Power to Good (Darkest Secrets Series)

Business & Money

Marcoux, Tom

Personal Finance

Tom Marcoux Media, LLC

Do you have a movie you want to make? Or a screenplay that you want produced? Are you going to pitch a project to a studio executive, producer, name actor or private investor? Pitching means asking producers, name actors, and studio executives for help. After gaining funds for a number of projects (one film went to the Cannes film market), Marcoux has compiled what worked and what didn’t into this book. Much of it builds on his observations of dire mistakes, his own and others’. He alerts you to countermeasures to problems that pop up and how to solve them. Avoid the traps. When it comes to the vital skill of pitching your ideas, enrolling others into your vision, this book shows you the way. . . .Praise for this Book:“This insightful book shows you how to zing a curveball right past the parts of the Hollywood exec’s brain that want to say no before you even make your pitch. In these pages you will learn what works when pitching, and more importantly, why, so you can get to YES much more often. Buy this book now. Consider it Spring Training before the big game.” – Danek S. Kaus, produced screenwriter, author of You Can Be Famous: Insider Secrets to Getting Free Publicity “Tom Marcoux is one of the most persuasive people I know. He provides research-based methods so that you can get people to say ‘Yes!’ to your project. Get this book. It’s a Must Read. I have hired Tom as my media coach and I’m thrilled with the results I’ve gained.” - Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoeter, coach to CEOs and Olympic Gold Medalists “Tom gives you powerful methods so you easily gain rapport, trust, and active responsiveness from important people.” - David Barron, coauthor of Power Persuasion . . . .Praise for Tom Marcoux’s Previous Books in the Film/Television Series:* “'Darkest Secrets of Film Directing' is a great course on the art and craft of film directing. It’s especially helpful that Tom Marcoux reveals some important pitfalls you need to avoid.” – Danek S. Kaus, Produced Screenwriter* “'Darkest Secrets of the Film and Television Industry Every Actor Should Know' gives you the toolkit from acting skills to self promotion! Even learn to produce a video for YouTube or webisodes. As an actress, I really value this information. Read the book and use the information!” – Carole Wilkinson, actressAbout Tom Marcoux as a Film Director:“When casting, film director Tom Marcoux’s acting and improvisation skills shine as he works with actors.” – Daniel Buhlman, film director and actor“Tom treats cast and crew with great respect. His support helped me express the truth in my scenes.” – David MacDowell Blue, actor, screenwriter and author of The Annotated Carmilla....Tom Marcoux won a special award at the Emmys. He wrote, directed, produced and acted in a feature film that went to Cannes film market, where it gained international distribution. He is engaged in the graphic novel/feature film (series) projects Crystal Pegasus (children's), TimePulse (science fiction) and Jack AngelSword (fantasy-thriller).Tom Marcoux helps people like you fulfill big dreams. As the Spoken Word Strategist, Tom has authored 47 books with sales in 15 countries. One of his books rose to #1 on Amazon.com Hot New Releases. Tom also guides clients and audiences (IBM, Sun Microsystems) to success in public speaking, media relations, and branding. As a member of National Speakers Association, he is a coach and guest expert on TV, radio, and print, and was dubbed “the Personal Branding Instructor” by the San Francisco Examiner. Tom addressed six National Assoc. of Broadcasters’ Conferences. With a degree in psychology, Tom is a guest lecturer at Stanford University &amp; Calif. State Univ., &amp; teaches public speaking, business communication &amp; comparative religion at Academy of Art University. Using Tom’s public speaking methods, one graduate students won the Charles Schwab Scholarship.Visit Tom’s blog at www.GetTheBigYES.com PitchPowerFest.com

Darkest Secrets of Making a Pitch for Film and Television: How You Can Get a Studio Executive, Producer, Name Actor or Private Investor to Say "Yes" to Your Project (Darkest Secrets Series)

Confident English provides you with the techniques to create extraordinary career success. Spoken Word Strategist Tom Marcoux reveals hidden secrets he shared with international students at Stanford University and other institutions -- over 15 years. 
You will learn to: Make your confidence and words sway people Create your compelling personal brand Make your brain structure confidence-enabled Shine in job interviews Dazzle in a speech or a pitch Contribute meaningfully in meetings Handle problems with pronunciation and shyness Speak well as an introvert and eliminate awkward pauses Use strategy so you’re assertive and not pushyTom Marcoux's techniques gain great results: “I’m truly grateful to Tom Marcoux for essential tips that helped me win the Grand Prize of the Pitch Competition—the Igniter Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.” – Neeraj Aggarwala, CEO/Founder of Sportido “Tom Marcoux has coached me to make my speeches compelling and powerful. He has helped me prepare for the media. Do your career a big favor and engage Tom Marcoux, the Spoken Word Strategist.” – Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter, Sports Psychologist, author of Your Performing Edge and Coach to CEOs and Olympic Gold Medalists “You’ll learn to build and sustain a powerful motivation to keep focused and achieve your dreams.” – David Barron, co-author of Power PersuasionTom Marcoux, the Spoken Word Strategist and Executive Coach won a special award at the Emmy Awards, and his feature film went to the Cannes Film market. He taught MBA students at Stanford University. International Speaker-Author of over 50 books, Tom has addressed audiences at LinkedIn, IBM, Sun Microsystems, Silicon Valley Bank, SAP America, Project Management Institute–Silicon Valley. Tom has served as a Pitch Judge in numerous venues including the Corporate Innovation Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. As a CEO, Tom has led teams in the U.K., India and USA simultaneously. You can reach Tom at GetTheBigYES.com.

Confident English: Proven Tactics for Extraordinary Success - Communicate with Power Using English as a Second Language - Discover How You Can Believe in Yourself

Job Hunting & Careers

What do you really want? Powerful communication can get it for you. This classic book, now in its third edition, guides you to save time, avoid miscommunication, build confidence, gain instant rapport, persuade with ease, close sales, manage difficult situations, reduce stress through cooperation, gain a new job or protect your job, and align yourself for promotions and raises. A new chapter, "Truth No One Will Tell You," shows how you can thrive in an economic crisis. Award winning speaker, author, university lecturer and CEO, Tom Marcoux coaches you to success through job interviewing, public speaking, media relations, and personal branding. Learn a system of persuasive communication techniques for business and life. Examples from the lives of prominent contemporary success stories include Warren Buffet and Bill Gates. Short articles by other eminent authors provide further strategies. A rich collection of quotations stimulates the reader's imagination, ranging from Emerson to Oprah.

Be Heard and Be Trusted: How You Can Use Secrets of the Greatest Communicators to Get What You Want

KAWASAKI, GUY

Levinson, Jay Conrad

Savage, Elayne

Alessandra, Dr. Tony

Luskin, Dr. Fred

Kaus, Danek S.

What's holding you back from the life you dream of? This classic book, nowin its second edition, guides you to make breakthroughs, lose weight,overcome procrastination, gain sudden profits, feed your soul for moreenergy, and persuade with ease. Discover how to command your intuition toreveal your path to success and fulfillment. Use the hidden power ofEasethroughs -- the skillful removal of resistance. What's better than timemanagement? Implement Time-Leverage to get more done and feel good doing it!Award winning speaker, author, university lecturer and CEO, Tom Marcoux,coaches you to success in job interviewing, closing sales, public speaking,media relations, and personal branding. Learn a system of persuasivecommunication and goal-achieving techniques for business and life. Examplesfrom the lives of prominent success stories include Walt Disney and Oprah. Arich collection of quotations stimulates the reader's imagination, rangingfrom Benjamin Franklin to Steve Jobs.Spoken Word Strategist Tom Marcoux is an Executive Coach and Guest lecturer (STANFORD UNIVERSITY), winner (special award at EMMYS). Tom directed a feature film that went to CANNES FILM MARKET. Author of 47 books, CEO Tom leads teams (U.K., India, USA). (Member, National Speakers Association, over 19 years) Tom guides clients and audiences (Linkedin, Sun Microsystems, IBM and more). The San Francisco Examiner says that Tom is "The Personal Branding Instructor." Tom's popular online course is "The Introvert's Formula to Get Clients" GetTheBigYES.com ... YourBodySoulandProsperity.com (visitors from 101 countries) ... PitchPowerFest.com** How Tom Marcoux can help You: Tom's clients and audiences feel more confident and learn to communicate powerfully to get many YES's (with a speech, TED Talk, pitch, book, video marketing) **

Nothing Can Stop You This Year!: How to Unleash Your Hidden Power to Persuade Well, Get More Done, Gain Sudden Profits, Command Intuition and Feel Great

Robbins, Mike

What's causing turmoil for you? Help for your crisis is here. Finally, the truth is revealed. You CAN conquer fear, feed your soul, & gain energy to overcome any crisis. Save your business or get a job during an economic crisis. Create a community that wants to help you succeed. Create a memorable personal brand and entice people to follow your lead & your agenda. Make your impossible dreams come true. Get out of debt & back on your feet. Overcome procrastination by revising a "trigger-sequence" so you take valuable action today. Short articles by other eminent authors provide more strategies. Learn how to profit from social media marketing, powerful in-person networking strategies & more. Award winning speaker, author, university lecturer & CEO, Tom Marcoux coaches you to lead yourself & others to calm. Then you'll be more productive and you will feel confident, successful & fulfilled. A rich collection of quotations stimulates the reader's imagination, ranging from Emerson to Oprah.

Truth No One Will Tell You: How to Feed Your Soul, Save a Business, or Get a Job During an Economic Crisis

Alessandra, Tony

ALLEN, MARC

Luskin, Fred

Business Culture

What do you really want? An improved relationship, more money from less work and to enjoy feeling calm and confident. What makes the big difference? The "crucial 10 seconds." The ten seconds can occur at anytime during a conversation. Top professionals know how to be better than persuasive. They foster a comfortable state of readiness to take full advantage of any opportunity. This classic book, now in its second edition, guides you to save time, avoid miscommunication, build confidence, gain instant rapport, manage difficult situations, reduce stress through cooperation, work effectively with creditors, align yourself for promotions and raises, and even gain forgiveness. This book is a unique blend of practical business strategies and spirituality. Learn to enhance your romantic relationship so you feel better and prosperity flows in. Make your personal brand vivid so people respect you and want to hear your ideas and suggestions. Practice shifting your thoughts so you can bounce back faster from communication setbacks. Award winning speaker, author, university lecturer, and CEO, Tom Marcoux coaches you to success through job interviewing, public speaking, and personal branding. Learn to access your Divine Gifts so that you're at your best during the 10 Seconds that mean success in your business and personal life. Examples from the lives of prominent contemporary success stories include Warren Buffet and Bill Gates. Short articles by other eminent authors provide further strategies. A rich collection of quotations stimulates the reader's imagination, ranging from Jack Canfield to Oprah.

10 Seconds to Wealth: Master the Moment Using Your Divine Gifts

Self-Help

Ciaramicoli, Dr. Arthur P.

Savage, Ph.D., Elayne

Success

Do you want to kick your marketing into high gear for more profits? Want to feel great about your business? Uncover your Hidden Strengths and learn to market with ease and effectiveness. Overcome procrastination. Fascinate the public and transform them into loyal customers. This classic book, now in its second edition, motivates you to take action and teaches you how to create compelling marketing campaigns. Co-author Linda L. Chappo shares the techniques that allowed her to become so successful that she sold her business and traveled the world. Co-author Tom Marcoux, dubbed "the Personal Branding Instructor" by the San Francisco Examiner, addressed MBA students at Stanford University and six audiences at the National Association of Broadcasters Conferences. Together, Chappo and Marcoux bring you a revolutionary system that uses the strengths you already have to break through inner barriers. Learn to market on a new level. Engage your heart and spirit. Stand out from competitors and feel great doing it. Inside, you will find insightful articles by top authors including Brian Tracy, Mark Sanborn, Jill Lublin, Raleigh Pinskey, Tony Alessandra and nineteen others. Refine your marketing skills. Take action with social media by using tips about Twitter, Facebook and blogs. Today, you can unleash your hidden potential with Full Strength Marketing.

Full Strength Marketing: How You Can Use Your Hidden Strengths, Break Through Inner Barriers and Raise Your Profits

Chappo, Linda L.

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

In this graphic novel, a pony wakes one morning to find he magically grew wings overnight! But that is only the beginning! After falling into an Enchanted Lake he emerges made of crystal. But amid all these wonders he remains terrified of flying. He dares not take flight. Yet he has wings and belongs in the sky! Befriending a good and kind dragon named Rose, he helps her face the terrible Dragon King, her uncle. Together, can they free this magical land from his evil? A story of friendship, of believing in yourself and of finding courage. Welcome to Crystal Pegasus!  Become a Fan of this Graphic Novel and Discover the Latest News on the Trilogy, Webisodes and Feature Films at  www.facebook.com/CrystalPegasusandRose   and www.CrystalPegasusMovie.com  About the Author:  Tom Marcoux won a special award at the Emmy Awards. He wrote, directed, produced and acted in a feature film that went to Cannes film market, where it gained international distribution. In addition to Crystal Pegasus (children's fantasy), Marcoux created the graphic novel series TimePulse (science fiction) www.facebook.com/timepulsegraphicnovel and www.TimePulse.com  Marcoux has written books on film directing, acting, and making a pitch for Film/Television. He also helps people like you fulfill big dreams. Known as America's Communication Coach, Marcoux has authored 16 books with sales in 15 countries. One of his books rose to #1 on Amazon Hot New Releases List for Business Communication (and Business Life). Marcoux guides clients and audiences (IBM, Sun Microsystems, and more) to success in job interviewing, public speaking, media relations, and branding. A member of the National Speakers Association, he is a professional coach and guest expert on TV, radio, and print, and was dubbed "the Personal Branding Instructor" by the San Francisco Examiner. He addressed six annual National Association of Broadcasters' Conferences. With a degree in psychology, Marcoux is a guest lecturer at Stanford University, DeAnza College, and California State University, and teaches public speaking and science fiction & fantasy at Academy of Art University. Visit www.TomSuperCoach.com to see how Tom coaches people to get more done using Time-Leverage. Visit Tom's blog at www.BeHeardandBeTrusted.com  The production team includes: Creator, Writer and Art Director: Tom Marcoux Associate Art Director: Johanna E. Mac Leod Part 1 Characters and Backgrounds Illustrator: Natsu Sakamichi Part 2 Characters Illustrator: Katie Halbert Part 2 Backgrounds Illustrator: Becca J.G. England Preliminary Sketch Design: Kira Marriner Art Direction Consultant: Becca J.G. England Interior Artwork Colorists:  Sarah Barrie Fenton,  Abby Lee  Christopher Allan Loe  Lindsay Morita  Colorist of Front Cover: Sarah Barrie Fenton Characters Illustrator of Front Cover: Katie Halbert Background Illustrator of Front Cover: Becca J.G. England Book Layout Designer: Katie Halbert

Crystal Pegasus

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

What's holding you back from the life you dream of? This classic book, now in its 6th Anniversary edition, guides you to make breakthroughs, lose weight, overcome procrastination, gain sudden profits, feed your soul for more energy, and persuade with ease. Discover how to command your intuition to reveal your path to success and fulfillment. Use the hidden power of Easethroughs -- the skillful removal of resistance. What's better than time management? Implement Time-Leverage to get more done and feel good doing it! Award winning speaker, Executive Coach and Spoken Word Strategist, and CEO, Tom Marcoux, coaches you to success in job interviewing, closing sales, public speaking, media relations, and personal branding. Learn a system of persuasive communication and goal-achieving techniques for business and life. Examples from the lives of prominent success stories include Walt Disney and Oprah. A rich collection of quotations stimulates the reader's imagination, ranging from Benjamin Franklin to Steve Jobs. You Will Learn to: Overcome procrastination easily * Use the Einstein Factor Secret for success! * Unlock more Wealth through Ease * Achieve Your Dreams

Soar! Nothing Can Stop You This Year: How to Unleash Your Hidden Power to Persuade Well, Get More Done, Gain Sudden Profits, Command Intuition and Feel Great

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