President of the Utah Chapter of ASTD (American Society of Training and Development), Board Member of UWABC (Utah Woman's Alliance for Building Community) and Soroptimist, member of Wasatch Business Connections, SOHO, Map Makers and Salt Lake Chamber Women's Business Center.
Most Requested Topics:
Using That Other 80% of Your Brain: Communication & Presentation Skills
Undoubtedly you have heard that we may only be using 10-20% of our brain's potential. So what about the other 80-90%?
Highly interactive and fun, this program shares how to tap in to the listener's subconscious using body language and voice, speaking beyond the conscious mind and getting our message heard and understood.
- Avoid being associated with negative information you may need to deliver.
- Have people open up and share input and ideas.
- Ensure you are perceived as credible and that they are receptive.
The information and techniques in this program can be used in presentations, job interviews, meetings, feedback sessions; essentially all work or personal situations in which you desire your message to be deliberate and memorable.
Redefining Smart : Emotionally Intelligent Interactions
IQ vs. EQ: We all know Intelligence of the academic variety and how it is measured, but how bright are you outside of the classroom? Here you need another type of resourcefulness to be successful. By first defining Emotional Intelligence and looking at the five distinctions that make up these non-cognitive abilities identified by Dr. Daniel Golman, we can then determine your current level of emotional awareness through self-assessment. Finally we examine working smart by applying strategies to use these components in leadership to achieve success and solve problems.
THE WORKPLACE GENERATION GAP How different (or similar) are they?
The differences can be glaring: music, fashion, what's “hot”…
And for us in the workplace, we find the same can be true for the motivation and buying strategies of these different age groups.Yet you will be surprised at how much the Boomers, Gen Xers and Gen Yers actually do have in common.
In this program, we will not only look at the differences and similarities, but examine ways to appeal to and honor all generations with regard to collaboration, inspiration and negotiation.
PERSONALITY SPECTRUM: Understanding your Personal Leadership Style
Using a quick and easy color-coded personality assessment, gain an understanding of your own style and its significance in communication.
Self-awareness is only the first step however of effective interactions. In this program, activities and tips are offered on how to identify other's “color,” then to relate and communicate more effectively with in their preferred style. Insightful, fun and highly interactive!
TIME MANAGEMENT FOR RIGHT-BRAINERS
Developed for those of us that are polychronic and organize “differently.”
When traditional time management training (plan, prioritize, schedule, implement) just doesn't seem to stick (perhaps even cause frustration) and stickies, notes and piles are the status quo, it may be a good time to embrace those talents of innovation, creativity and adaptability, and put them to use in creating your own style of time-management.
FRONT-WHEEL CHANGE: Jump Back On That Bike And Peddle!
Consider Change as a Bicycle: The back wheel (technical and organizational skills) powers the bike. The front wheel (interpersonal skills and intra-personal perceptions) steers it. Although both wheels are needed to move forward, peddling is the easy part. Steering and balance determine where you go!
- Don't just manage change, thrive and prosper from it.
- Understand and embrace resistance.
- An opportunity to explore perceptions, myths and attitudes about change.
- Have some fun with change!
ACTIVATE YOUR BRAIN! Creative Problem Solving Techniques
Inject your problem solving process with a new perspective. Experience t echniques allowing a workgroup to see things from a different perspective that can be immediately applied to address current issues.
- Stimulate whole-brain thinking
- Infuse creativity in to problem solving
- Encourage flexibility and innovation
NEGOTIATION AND COLLABORATION
Whether it's a business deal or a “can I borrow the car” situation, we are constantly involved in negotiation and reaching agreements with others.
- Self-Assessment of your natural style
- Avoidance and Barriers
- The Most Important skill
- The Big P's
“It's not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one that is most adaptable to change.” Charles Darwin
SPECTRUM SALES
An "overlay" to your existing sales training that uses color coded personality profiles.
- Assess your sales style
- Identify your product's appeal to each personality
- How to identify your client's style
- Ways to communicate with other "colors"
Insightful, fun and highly interactive!
NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) SALES
Another great way to enhance and refresh your sales team using studies of the mind and subconscious to influence receptivity. Learn ways to:
- Establish immediate rapport
- Use body language to your advantage
- Anchor states of confidence & excellence
- Cat & Dog personalities
Interactive skill building that can be applies immediately!
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