DISTINGUISHED COMMUNICATIONS

​How to Make a Winning Presentation

All professionals must be effective presenters to be successful, with the team, with prospective clients, or in front of a large audience. Are you and your colleagues being clear, concise, and convincing?  Whether you want to gain some tips about how to make a winning speech or to communicate ideas better during everyday interactions, this is a session that you don’t want to miss.  You’ll learn what you can do immediately to dramatically increase your presentation and public speaking skills. (Also available in ½-day or 2-day workshops.)

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Improv Lessons from the Stage - Thinking on Your Feet!

Learn from real actors how to avoid freezing up under pressure. Stay focused and stop rambling when nerves kick in. No acting like a tree or barking like a dog; just tricks of the trade that you can apply on the job in real work situations. Excellent not only for skill-building, but also for team building. 1/2 day and full-day workshops.

 

Gender-based Communication Differences in the Workplace or Assertive Communication for Women

Why do male and female communication styles differ and how does that impact us in the workplace? What messages might women be sending to their male colleagues unintentionally and are there opportunities to be more intentional and direct? Gentlemen, what do these signals really mean and why might they be confusing to you? Women, find out how you can be more assertive at work, at home, and even in your personal relationships.

 

Giving and Receiving Effective Feedback

Whether giving or receiving feedback, many of us struggle with this type of interaction. What is the cause of this and how can we overcome this challenge for ourselves and for our organizations? Effective feedback can lead to tremendous growth, relationships, and productivity. We will discuss proven ways to approach successful feedback interactions with staff, with peers and with supervisors.  

 

Storytelling

Why is storytelling so popular right now? How can storytelling be incorporated into our daily meetings, both internally and externally and why does it matter? Learn how to tell your company’s story in a way that will resonate with listeners and result in a lasting connection. (Also available in ½-day and full-day workshop.)

 

The Art of Professional Reinvention:

Transforming your Work, without Changing your Job

What if the career of your dreams isn't somewhere else – but hiding in plain sight within your current role? In a world obsessed with job-hopping and career pivots, the most powerful transformation often happens not by changing what you do, but by fundamentally shifting how you approach the work you're already doing. This session reveals how to excavate your authentic, professional self and realign your current position with your deepest values, interests, and strengths – creating fulfillment, impact, and success.

 

Formal Introductions: Giving and Receiving

Formal introductions can be rough, whether you are giving the introduction or being introduced. Trying to figure out what to convey to an audience based on a stranger’s resume is a challenge. And even if you are presented with their bio for introductions, they are usually made up of long lists of companies, projects and educational institutions. Most audiences do not find the reading of one’s bio to be very exciting. Learn how to make this experience more meaningful for all involved, when being introduced or introducing others. 

 

Media Interviewing

Reporters come in all forms these days and you may not even realize you are being interviewed! What are the latest tips and tricks for showcasing your company in a positive light, while avoiding negative press? The media landscape has changed so dramatically in recent years that everyone can use an update on how to handle today’s reporters.

(Also available in two, ½ day workshops.)