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SOME OF OUR MOST REQUESTED TOPICS
REASON IN AN OUTRAGED WORLD: Have Meaningful Conversations with the People You Disagree With
If you’ve followed any of the psychology or journalism focused on how we form and keep opinions over the last 50 years, (or have interacted with other human beings… particularly online) then you know just how unreasonable reasonable people can be! As we continue spending more time interacting digitally, and less time face to face, now more than ever before we are poised to misunderstand each other’s intent, meaning and perspectives. With the communication of ideas happening with greater frequency in places like twitter and facebook, and as the workplace shifts to accommodate distanced and distributed teams, it is easier now to assume someone is wrong, ill-informed or just a plain a-hole. How can you have meaningful conversations with people under the circumstances? What happens when you hold completely opposing views? These powerful techniques and immediately useful approaches to communicating effectively with people can be applied to all kinds of disagreements... and in a world filled with outrage, you’ll be glad to have these techniques available to you.
SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT: Speaking with Competence & Confidence
Whether giving a training, pitching a new idea, requesting something from the board of directors or delivering your first audition monologue to a casting director it goes without saying that you need to have great presence, tremendous confidence, and be engaging to captivate your audience. But for most of us we feel worried, shaky and foolish when we present ourselves and our ideas to the world. Learn a few simple, almost effortless pointers to help you look, sound and feel competent and confident when you speak.
ACROSS THE DIVIDE: Bridging the Communication Age Gap at Work
According to recent surveys, the modern workplace can involve as many as five generations under one roof. That’s five different frames of references around communication style, collaboration preference, cultural experience, technology and more… all working together, with the expectation of producing successful outcomes. So, how do we maximize outcomes, with these diverse perspectives? What are the best practices one can use to seek clarity? To influence peers? Gain tools and practices to help you get on the same page with each other , create better communication habits for yourself and your organization, foster a deeper sense of belonging on your team, so that you can worry less about having your message received and focus more on the important work you do.
INFLUENCE - Secret Skills of Persuasion
Tired of watching bad ideas win out over better ones? Expand your reach and vision beyond the boundaries of your own efforts! Achieve your objectives with the assistance of others! Develop your skill, confidence and determination, as you explore the amazing designs and practical patterns found in the art of persuasion! Become more confident and persuasive with others. Reduce stress and increase personal resilience. Remove obstacles standing between you and your goals. Gain the tools to tackle difficult but necessary conversations. Improve your partnerships in business and at home. You know what’s worse than a rejected idea? The brilliant idea that never gets heard to begin with. Build your confidence and be heard!
MASTER THE ART OF CHANGE
So many business problems, from difficult behavior to service challenges to morale and leadership issues, are people problems, because people have problems with change. Mastering The Art Of Change presents a set of motivating insights and strategic responses for dealing with change that can unlock creativity, enhance communication and increase personal commitment. Participants will enjoy a program that is engaging and entertaining, and brings new perspective to personal development and teamwork so that individuals and groups can develop the skill and find the inspiration to do the important work today that builds a better tomorrow.