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Compassion Fatigue

Compassion fatigue is a form of burnout that manifests itself as physical, emotional and spiritual exhaustion. It has been referred to as the "cost of caring" for healthcare practitioners and others who work in helping professions. The comprehensive and entertaining program presents the latest research on the biology of compassion, understanding fatigue and how to prevent it.

In this program, you learn:

Who is most vulnerable to compassion fatigue
The new research into the biology of compassion
How to construct systems to create more time
The concept of psychic numbing
Symptoms of compassion fatigue
How to prevent fatigue and burnout

Taking Charge of Your Time

A recent study of a thousand business people reported that 89% take work home, 65% work more than one weekend a month and 53% spend less than two hours a week looking after their children. No wonder too many of us complain that we don't have enough time. Learn how to take charge of your time to get more out of life; at work and at home.

In this program, you will learn:

The two biggest workplace pressures
Symptoms of poor time management
How to set priorities
The difference between development and maintenance activities
The enemies of time management
How to use time to your benefit

Building Your Personal Brand

Long term success for organizations AND individuals is based on building a brand that is recognizable and memorable. �This session focuses on the keys to personal success. �You will learn:

Fashion tips for men and women
Common business etiquette problems
The difference between personal and professional relationships
How to work the room to maximize effectiveness
Keys to effective listening
How to speak with persuasion
Fatal flaws

Bury My Heart at Meeting Room "C" - How to Run Effective Meetings

According to the Annenberg School Of Communication at USC, a typical manager attends five meetings a week and averages two hours and 14 minutes each day in the meeting room. Make the meetings you lead and attend more effective with positive outcomes.

In this program, you learn:

How to determine if a meeting needs to take place
The importance of picking the best venue to make the meeting efficient
How to create an agenda and stay on track
Who should be in charge and why
How to record the discussion and decisions
Why it is critical to give assignments to participants with timeframes

Building the Habits of Success

What does making your bed, flossing your teeth, and exercising have in common? They are three habits of very successful people. New research into how we form and change habits can help you transform your life.

In this program, you learn:

The latest research on habit formation
Why it is so difficult to extinguish "bad" habits
The importance of building "keystone" habits
How to recognize triggers for habits and change your response
The importance of rewarding "good" behavior

I'd Rather Die Than Give a Speech

It is often said that the greatest fear is the fear of speaking. An even bigger fear is listening to a poor presentation! Enhance your presentation skills by learning the secrets great speakers use.

In this seminar you learn:

To identify the five rules of excellent speech preparation
The eight steps for creation of a presentation or speech
How to develop the "opener" and "closer"
The importance of story telling to make the point memorable
Skills to research and establish rapport with an audience
To identify techniques to increase confidence and decrease nervousness
How to build credibility and authority through the use of statistics, examples and visual aids

Available in seminar format or as a training series for small groups.

Growing At The Speed of Change

To grow your business you need to grow your people. Enhance the abilities of your employees by building the mentoring and coaching skills of management.

In this program, you learn:

The manager's role in a learning organization
The value of regular meetings to offer feedback in a structured format
The process of 'feedforward' to produce personal change
The four key beliefs that make it difficult for successful people to change
Eight ways to avoid stupid management

Balancing Act

Laugh your way to better balance as you realign work, home, and other demands. Utilizing humor, this presentation focuses on our changing culture and the effects on our lives.

In this program, you learn:

Evaluate their personal balance utlizing the "Balance Wheel"
Learn the top three strategies to re-balance
Enhance your ability to say "no" and set realistic limits
Techniques to simplify your life at home and at work

Your Attitude is Showing

Unleash the people power in your organization through understanding individual behavior styles.
Dynamic and fun, this workshop allows you to look at your own style and recognize the styles of the people you meet.

In this program, you learn:

The four basic styles of interaction
Your personal style and your response under stress or pressure
The strengths and weaknesses of each style
How to recognize the behavior styles of others
The secrets of impacting the styles you meet for better communication
How to implement a style approach to teamwork, hiring and sales�

The Magic of Making a Difference

Designed for helping professionals, this entertaining and inspirational presentation motivates with laughter. Successful, happy people are those focused on giving to others and following their personal passion.

In this keynote, you learn:

To identify the three factors for happiness
The importance of doing the right thing
How to avoid the expectation machine
The value of small kindnesses in making a difference

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The ABC Priority System

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Is Sitting the New Smoking?

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Looking For Happiness? Try Compassion

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