Vitalia Bryn-Pundyk, M.Ed/DTM/DPP
PowerTalk Power Club President
Power Words
Serendipity: Refers to luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for, or to an instance of such luck.
Example: They found each other by pure serendipity.
Gauche: Showing a lack of awareness about the proper way to behave.
Example: Some people view giving cash in lieu of a wrapped present to be terribly gauche, but I like knowing that my friends and family will be able to pick out something they truly want.
Bloviate: To speak or write in an arrogant tone and with more words than are necessary.
Example: The podcaster tends to bloviate to endlessly on topics about which he is not particularly knowledgeable.
Power Trivia
Trivia #1:
New York was the last state to put photographs on driver's licenses in 1984.
Trivia #2:
The Empire State Building has 6,400 windows.
Trivia #3:
It is considered an insult to tip at a restaurant in Iceland.
Source: "It's a Fact!" - Globe Mini-Mag
Power Quote
Power Video:
10 min. and 57 seconds
Theme: Socialism, American Dream, Human Rights
My Terrifying Escape from North Korea:
Description: Born in North Korea, Yeonmi Park shares her harrowing journey to escape the hunger, thought control, and violence she experienced living under authoritarian regimes. Grateful to have found acceptance and justice in the United States, she cautions Americans to see the early warning signs—here in America—of the communist nightmares she fled in North Korea and China.
Power Idioms
Bite the hand that feeds you
Example: Eve insulted the girl who is teaching her to ice skate. That's biting the hand that feeds you.
Meaning: To turn against someone who helps you; to do harm to someone who does good things for you.
Origin: This saying, which has been used since the early 1700s, originally referred to a foolish and ungrateful dog that actually bit the hand of the owner who was feeding it. The meaning of this expression today has been extended to include people who turn against anyone who helps them. It has nothing to do with real food or actually biting anyone's hand.
Source: Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms
Greetings Power Pals & Visiting Guests!
December Joy
As we enter this bright and beautiful holiday season, my heart is filled with gratitude and joy.
December invites us to slow down just long enough to savor the sparkle — twinkling lights, warm conversations, festive gatherings, and the simple magic of being together.
It’s a season of giving, celebrating, and reflecting on the moments that made our year meaningful.
Thank you for being part of the PowerTalk community.
Your support, enthusiasm, and commitment to growing, learning, and sharing your voice continue to inspire me.
May this month bring you abundant joy, renewed hope, and plenty of reasons to smile.
Here’s to celebrating the season with cheer, connection, and a grateful heart.
Wishing you peace, purpose, and holiday joy!
Now, let's go have an "Awesome and EMPOWERING" Day!
Vitalia Bryn-Pundyk, M.Ed/ DTM/DPP
President of PowerTalk Seminars, LLC
President of PowerTalk Power Club
(952) 221-1701
PowerTalk Promotions
Contact Vitalia if you would like to join Circle 21 Social Team (free membership - fund your own play). Call: (952) 221-1701 or email: vitalia@powertalkseminars.com
For more info regarding upcoming BlackJack Boot Camps, click HERE!
Circle 21 - The Winners Club
Come join us at the tables for some fun local casino action!
Circle 21 is our Black Jack Club that offers two really fun options:
The Social Team - Each month (2nd Thursday), we get together socially for “happy hour” and then hit the Black Jack Tables at various local Minnesota Casinos for play action and fun. Fund your own play and free to join!
The Professional Team - These are the “Power Players” who are serious and know how to “Ace” their game! - Must meet specific criteria to qualify as a member of this team.
Requirements:
< Complete all 4 Boot Camps.
< Pass 3-part proficiency exam.
< Contribute Minimal Investment to Team Players Bank Roll.
Vitalia’s Circle 21 Club Members are “Power Players.” They have the courage, the confidence, and an increased comfort level to play individually, with partners, or as prodigies on her awesome team!
Introducing SpeakerBiz Cliff Notes
SpeakerBiz Cliff Notes are the mini-version workshops of our 6-week SpeakerBiz virtual boot camps. These workshops are offered as in-person presentations or on-line through zoom. Each of the "Cliff Notes" workshops are just $199 and can be scheduled for just 30-90 minutes max.
We invite you to check out the highly popular Cliff Note Workshop descriptions: https://www.speakerbiz.net/cliffnoteworkshops and contact Vitalia to schedule your "time and budget friendly" mini-training sessions today!
Phone: (952) 221-1701
Email: vitalia@speakerbiz.net
Note: Special Cliff Note Rates for groups of 10 or more! :-)
Special Announcement
The PowerTalk P.E.P. Talk
Personal Enrichment Program
Starting January 2026!!!
Calling all business professionals, non-business professionals, retired professionals, and anyone seeking some monthly motivation – Let’s meet as a “Mastermind” and have a “Power Talk Power Chat” where we can all:
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Celebrate wins
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Share insights
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Set goals
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And overcome obstacles
Group Goals: Share Tips, Tools, & Simple Tricks to get through business and personal life challenges.
Click HERE for more info, program meeting agenda, and to sign-up as a PowerTalk P.E.P. Talk Member! (a great easy way to stay connected with all our Power Pals!)
Important Note: The PowerTalk P.E.P. Talk Program will replace the current PowerTalk Mastermind AND the current PowerTalk Speakers Group starting January 1st. Those seeking to practice presentations with feedback or hear inspiring and informative presentations, are encouraged to sign-up for the SpeakerBiz Speech Club. For more info:
PowerTalk Punch Lines
Did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers? He’ll stop at nothing to avoid them.
What do you call a factory that makes good products? A satisfactory.
I only know 25 letters of the alphabet. I don’t know y.
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Hey Power Pals - What's Up?
Please submit articles, promotions, punchlines, praise, power tips, and recipes by the 1st of the month for inclusion in next month's newsletter. We appreciate all your contributions to make this a fun and informative read! - You can submit your items to Club President and Newsletter Editor, Vitalia Pundyk at email: vitalia@powertalkseminars.com
-THANK YOU!-
PowerTalk Power Tips
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7 Productivity Habits of High Performance Leaders
1) They block time for deep, uninterrupted work. - Successful leaders carve out distraction-free time to focus on high-value work that drives results.
2) They simplify decision-making. - They cut through distractions, eliminate low-value choices and use clear frameworks to make fast, effective decisions.
3) They create routines that work. - Consistent habits reduce decision fatigue, keeping them focused on high-impact tasks.
4) They communicate clear expectations. - They set clear goals, timelines, and priorities so their team always knows what success looks like.
5) They manage their energy, not just their time. - They prioritize rest, movement, and breaks to stay sharp and perform at their best.
6) They delegate for maximum impact. - They trust their team with tasks so they can focus on strategy, growth, and innovation.
7) They review and reset priorities weekly. - Weekly check-ins help them stay aligned with goals and quickly adapt to new challenges.
Submitted by Vitalia Bryn-Pundyk, M.ED/DTM/DPP
PowerTalk Programs
Join us for the FINAL PowerTalk Master Mind! - FREE to join- just log on!
Hosted by Stephen Shaner, DTM
Date: Tuesday, December 2nd 7:00pm-8:00pm CST via ZOOM
Here is MORE INFO - ALL ARE WELCOME!
https://www.powertalkseminars.com/powertalkmastermind
Join us for the FINAL PowerTalk Speakers Group - Led by Vitalia
(minimal membership fee)
Date: Thursday, December 11th from 7:00am-8:00am CST via Zoom
Become a Member - JOIN HERE!
December Speaker: Vitalia Bryn-Pundyk, M.ED/DTM/DPP
Speech Title: Zen Enlightenment!
Brief Description: Living a Zen Lifestyle.
Learning Objectives: Awakening to the Calm Within.
About Vitalia: Vitalia Bryn-Pundyk is an award-winning international speaker, #1 best selling international author, success strategist, and small business speakers’ coach. She is a human relations subject matter expert who delivers programs that result in leadership development, improved communication, increased sales, and organizational growth.
In addition to offering her own powerful on-site presentations for small businesses and corporations, she invites you to participate in her unique content-rich, interactive, high value networking and personal enrichment learning experience as a Power Pal Member of PowerTalk P.E.P. Talk! www.powertalkseminars.com
PowerTalk Plate
Chicken With Feta Asparagus
Super Easy & Delicious!
Ingredients:
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1 pkg (20 ounces) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
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1 tbsp smoked paprika
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1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette
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1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
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1/2 cup (2 oz) feta cheese, crumbled
Directions:
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Place chicken, paprika, vinaigrette, plus salt and pepper to taste, in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
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Heat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade (discard); grill 8-10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center and internal temp reaches 165°F. Halfway through, add asparagus to grill and cook until tender.
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Divide chicken and asparagus among plates and sprinkle with feta to serve.