Training Course Syllabus:

The Conference for Women Seminar

In this conference you'll learn...

• Leading projects and people
• Standing up for yourself and resolving conflict
• Creating a powerful, positive image
• Developing a passion for your work
• And much more

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"

CREDITS:

Seminar Time:

Seminar Check-In:  8:15AM  Seminar Program:  9:00AM - 4:00PM

Seminar Summary:

Breakthrough success strategies for women of all ages (see full course description)

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