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"He Said... She Said"

The Effects of Gender Communication on Working Relationships

Get ready for some of the most engaging material about men and women in American business today, and hang on to your hats when you ponder what lies ahead as men and women navigate global business waters! This presentation is informative, entertaining, and sure to give you more than one “Aha!” moment! The communication styles of males and females of all ages are shaped by evolutionary biology, genetic wiring and history. The fascinating information presented in this program will help you understand and improve your communication with your associates, subordinates, and co-workers immediately.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why men’s and women’s communication goals differ so dramatically under most circumstances.
• The semantics of masculinity vs. femininity: What’s in a word? The confusion and miscommunication even the simplest of words and terms can create on a daily basis in your office.
• Why even though your work is crucial to your life in terms of finances, sense of purpose and self-fulfillment, you might still have difficulty communicating team goals in your workplace.
• Why the notion of “Mr. Mom” is still just a notion.
• The differences between what motivates men vs. what motivates women, and how they create chasms of misunderstanding in the workplace.
• Why female expertise at multitasking may not impress the males in your office.
• The real reasons why burgers, bean burritos and pizza rule the lunchtime and overtime landscape.
• Why a female's journey on the “fast-track” could be very different than a male co-worker’s journey.

Keys to Creating Your Success

Empower Yourself to Achieve Your Professional Purpose!

Every one of us dreams of attaining success in our lives, although each of us might define success in a different way. Motivational self-improvement books and tapes are available in every book, video and audio store, reminding us that success achievement comes with positive thinking, enhancing self-esteem and building winning relationships. Can this formula really work? Are there really steps that you can take to build your own success, or are successful people just benefiting from the luck of the draw? Essentially, success does come from a certain mindset, a way of thinking, and the courage to live your dreams... and the first step to success happens in your mind!

TEAMS Are Not Just For Football

Create a smooth operation with a cast of quirky characters

What does the word "team" mean to you? In sports, it connotes a smoothly operating group of people who work together to create success both for the group, and for each individual. Learning the principles of building unstoppable teams will greatly change your way of leading. Team building means making proper employee selection, giving timely feedback and encouraging growth and development; all allowing your "eagles" to soar.

FACING WORK SITE CHANGE HEAD ON

Leadership in the 21st Century

Who are the champions of business in this new century? What qualities will be needed to “lead the pack?” After emerging from an era of “hyper speed” “take no prisoners” and “promise anything” business tactics, the pundits of the corporate world are putting up the red flags. Tom Peters tells us to fasten our seat belts and get ready for business that demands leadership to deal with a “high stakes, high risk, high profile” environment. Paper pushers are “out,” relationship builders are “in.” The landscape is one of constant change, new paradigms, and situations that will require leaders to “sprint and deliver.” So, what do you need to successfully spearhead your venture, big or small?

Productive Performance Appraisals

This is a workshop which empowers managers, supervisors, and program directors to effectively use performance appraisals as developmental tools. Also available: abbreviated version emphasizing the basics of what performance appraisals are NOT!

Writing For Maximum Impact In A Business Environment

Much of your success and the success of your company is dependant upon your ability to communicate effectively through proposals, web sites, reports, business plans, emails, letters, memos and training materials. This workshop examines how effective writing can impact your daily operations and sales. A must for all aspiring employees and entrepreneurs!

Successful, Professional Image Development

This is a workshop to instruct employees and entrepreneurs in all fields regarding the key elements of professionalism. Includes specific steps for creating and maintaining a professional image from the “inside out.”

Be Ready for Your 15 Minutes of Fame

This is a workshop which will prepare you to deal with media relations in a polished, experienced manner! You'll learn how to pitch media representatives, how to interview both on radio and television, and how to make yourself invaluable to the press! A critical presentation!

SELL-ing Yourself,
Your Products and Your Services

Yes, you can learn to sell! In fact, if you are in business for yourself, you cannot avoid the process of selling ... it is crucial to your livelihood! BUT, don't despair! There is a tried and true technique that you can use to S-E-L-L yourself, your services and your products. It's as easy and sensible as 1-2-3! You can do it!

Promote Yourself For "Optimal" Impact!

This workshop divulges the basic steps of successful self-promotion, whether it be for job changing, self-employment, or the promotion of your own small business. The fundamentals are made crystal clear!

Managing Time on the Hamster Wheel

Optimizing Personal and Professional Productivity

To say that we are all overloaded with tasks is an understatement! With the advancement of technology, we humans are required to competently multitask every minute of every day. Compound that with home and family responsibilities, and the concept of "racing" takes on a whole new meaning. As your responsibilities grow, certain time management elements become crucial to your success and personal/professional balance. Check this out before you implode!