This special conference is designed to help you develop yourself
professionally and find fulfillment in everything you do! There are absolutely
no limits to what you can achieve ... especially when you're equipped with the
right tools, the right plan and the right attitude and that's what this special
conference is all about. You'll spend the day with the most inspiring
professional women trainers you'll ever hear—and network with women who are
facing the same life situations you are. It's a day full of meaningful insights
you won't soon forget!
We've packed a lot of information into just one day, so feel free to move in and
out of the two tracks and 10 dynamic sessions. It's your conference—don't miss a
thing!
WORKSHOP AGENDA
OPENING SESSION: 9:00 – 9:35 a.m. — Life lessons from 5 unstoppable women
TRACK ONE: Professional Growth and Development
Session 1: 9:50 – 10:40 a.m.
How to communicate like a pro
Verbal and written skills that convey power, confidence and authority
How clearly you communicate your thoughts and ideas is at the very heart of your
professional success. In this session, you´ll discover the vital techniques for
ensuring that both your spoken and written communication skills are a powerful,
positive reflection of your talents and abilities. You´ll learn tips for
communicating with professionalism and polish every time you put your thoughts
into words.
Tips for delivering confident, powerful and persuasive
presentations—one-on-one or in any group situation
You don´t have to be pushy to get your point across: How to correctly use
assertive language and mannerisms that send a message of power, confidence and
authority
How to avoid grammar gaffes, punctuation pitfalls, typographical
travesties and other written mistakes that could label you as unprofessional
or careless
Discover the most common communication pitfalls—and how to sidestep them
How to present your ideas to upper management, clients, co-workers, those
you manage—anyone—in a way that gets attention and ensures "buy in" and
support
Session 2: 10:55 – 11:45 a.m.
Conflict management skills especially for women
How to keep your cool, stand your ground and positively resolve
conflict
Conflict can be a destructive force in your life ... or the springboard to some
of the most productive interchanges and positive problem-solving sessions you
can experience if you have the right attitude. The person who controls that
choice is you. Whether you´re faced with long-simmering conflicts,
down-and-dirty disagreements or off-the-chart emotional outbursts, this session
can steer you toward increased harmony, shared enthusiasm for resolution and
impressively improved productivity.
The 6-step approach to win-win conflict resolution
Expressing yourself without accusation, sarcasm or hostility
How to make sure you´re not asking for the very behavior from others you
find hard to handle
The real differences between how men and women communicate
A 4-step approach to delivering feedback that´s specific, nonaccusatory
and gets results
How to handle rejection and still feel good about yourself
Session 3: 1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
A brand-new you ... assertiveness skills that lead to success
Ask for—and get—what you want
Is it ever hard to say "No" or turn
down a request? Do you sometimes skirt difficult situations? Are you nice—too
nice for your own good? Stop holding yourself back! Here's a step-by-step
program that will transform you into a strong and gutsy woman who trusts her
instincts, asks for what she needs, takes calculated risks—and gets what she
wants and what her job demands.
5 strategies for turning indecisiveness into assertive action
Eliminating behaviors that label you "weak" and "hesitant"
When the word is "No"—here's how to say it and mean it without hurt
feelings and misunderstandings
Get rid of the passive, eradicate the aggressive and thrive with the
assertive approach instead
Asserting yourself with especially challenging personalities
Session 4: 2:05 – 2:55 p.m.
Learning to lead
Cultivate your untapped
potential
Do you have a desire to lead projects
or people? Are you in a leadership position now and want to hone your skills?
Wherever you are on the leadership ladder, this thought-provoking session will
help you cultivate the characteristics, skills and vision you need to be in
charge—and succeed. You´ll discover the importance of delegating, facing
challenges head-on, planning for the long term and more ... in an encouraging
and supportive environment filled with important discoveries about yourself and
your untapped potential.
What a leader is ... and isn't
5 inevitable leadership challenges and how to overcome them
How leaders delegate and multiply their impact
All leaders talk ... now learn the strategies of those who communicate
How to see long-term—and put your vision into a plan
Session 5: 3:10 – 4:00 p.m.
How to keep difficult people from
ruining your day
Take charge of difficult
situations and impossible people
Women who develop the ability to deal
with difficult people enjoy a true advantage in today's workplace. And are there
ever plenty of impossible people to practice on. There are bullies, dictators,
con artists, know-it-alls—we could go on and on. In this session, you'll
discover how to take charge of each trying situation and neutralize the impact
difficult personalities have on your life and sanity.
You can express anger in healthy,
constructive ways—this can actually help resolve the conflict
Great insight into mending
relationships you thought were permanently damaged
6 extremely reliable techniques for
keeping your cool no matter how heated the situation
How to manage the anxiety that
comes with difficult encounters
5 fears that keep women from
confronting people who rub them the wrong way
Are you sure your beliefs and
attitudes aren´t contributing to the problem?
TRACK TWO: Developing Your Inner
Power
Session 1: 9:50 – 10:40 a.m.
Are you doing what you love—or even loving what you´re doing?
You CAN develop a passion for your work!
It´s important to be satisfied with your work, particularly since that´s where
so much of your time is spent. But, at the close of a stressful and busy day,
you may wonder: Where is the joy? This inspiring guide shows you how to find
it—right in your own job. You´ll learn how to transform the way you view your 9
to 5 life, use goals to ignite new energy, find the thrill in change and many
other useful tips for making the work you do the work you love.
How to find out what´s really
important to you
8 reasons to seek passion in your
work and life
Proven ways to bring more value to
your present position
How to embrace change if it´s
necessary for passionate living
Answering the Big One: Am I living
the way I want to live?
Regain your passion for your work
and see yourself thrive
Session 2: 10:55 – 11:45 a.m.
How to say the right thing in tough situations
Tips and techniques for navigating delicate interactions like a pro
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to sail through difficult situations
with ease, while others stammer, blunder or suffer through them in tongue-tied
silence? Here´s your chance to learn the simple techniques and attitude
adjustments that separate the winners from the wannabes ... and be able to
approach even the most complicated conversations with confidence.
The secret to dealing with people
directly, honestly and on equal footing
The 5 Golden Rules for having
conversations turn out the way you want
How to address even the most
awkward topics—like body odor, bad breath, poor table manners and
inappropriate dress—in a way that leaves everyone´s dignity intact
No more conversational cul-de-sacs
or wrong turns! How to plan your interactions in advance so you won´t get
sidetracked
Tips on how to ask for things—a
deadline extension, a raise, relief from an assignment—without being
apologetic or defensive
Session 3: 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Keep your emotions from running the show
Maintain your composure in
every stressful situation
Like it or not, we all have times when we´re angry, upset or sad at work ... or
simply feel overcome by stress. In this session, you´ll learn how successful
women manage to experience the full range of emotions without being taken over
by them and how you can put their strategies and techniques to use in your own
life.
How to overcome your "fear of
foolishness" and loosen up a little
Have you tried this? Unusual—but
effective—ways to manage stress and beat the blues
Exercise your humor muscle! Learn
how to use levity to cope with problems and make yourself feel good
The 6 Golden Rules for maintaining
emotional control
What to do when you´re really upset
and you know you´re going to cry
How to uncover your anger triggers
... and how to express anger productively
Session 4: 2:05 – 2:55 p.m.
Personalize your work space to feed your spirit
Simple feng shui techniques that will enhance your office, cubicle or desk
... and inspire you to do your very best
Are your surroundings at work distracting and draining ... or inspiring and
energizing? In this session, you´ll learn how to give your office a makeover
with feng shui, the ancient Chinese art (and very popular method) of creating
ideal environments for human beings. Whether you´ve got a spacious corner office
or are dealing with a desktop, these simple principles will help you design a
work space that stimulates your creativity, productivity and overall sense of
well-being.
Creative ideas for personalizing
your space in a way that makes you feel good as soon as you step in the door
What hidden messages is your work
environment sending? Here´s how to decode your décor and change it for the
better
How to use music to improve your
performance ... and why you must consider the type of work and time of day
when making your selection
How the placement of items on your
desk can affect your mood and ability to get things done
How color, furniture placement,
greenery and lighting can affect your vitality and enthusiasm
Session 5: 3:10 – 4:00 p.m.
Presenting yourself as a woman who´s going places
Super strategies for creating a powerful, positive image
A professional image is vital to getting ahead in your career. More than
sporting a crisp business suit and matching heels, a positive professional image
also means carrying yourself credibly and confidently and being absolutely sure
about what you say and do. In this session, you´ll learn the essential
ingredients of projecting a strong professional presence.
Why your personal appearance plays
an important role in whether you´re taken seriously at what you do
How to foster an appearance that
shows you´re in command, yet approachable
How to keep from sabotaging your
own success
Are you guilty of these credibility
busters? Learn which mannerisms, gestures and speech habits you should avoid
at all costs
How to handle stressed-out people
and difficult situations calmly and confidently
How to project an image of
self-confidence and assertiveness without seeming "pushy"
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