- Assessing Situations and Identifying Problems: Helping others become aware of their personal strengths and areas that need improvement.
- Setting Goals and Priorities: Coordinating the people and resources necessary to put a plan into effect.
- Motivating Others: Providing one-to-one or small group assistance to help others achieve their goals.
- Teaching and Learning: Helping people learn new skills and improve their performance.
- Providing Feedback: Having the confidence and assertiveness to deal with people, problems and situations honestly.
- Becoming an Exceptional Listener: Paying attention to what other people say to understand and appreciate their point of view.
- Questioning Techniques: Asking the right questions to obtain useful information, and/or help others gain insight.
- Work Environment: Creating a work environment where people feel valued and involved.
PUBLIC SPEAKING ESSENTIALS
Every day you interact with people in a variety of situations: large groups, small groups and even one-to-one. With Barbara May's Public Speaking Essentials, you can become an engaging presenter with the power to attract and hold any audience's attention.
Here's what you'll learn:
- Managing Fear and Nervousness: Simple relaxation and breathing techniques that keep you relaxed and in control throughout your presentation.
- Presentation Techniques: How to use your voice and body for maximum effect.
- Eye Contact: Simple tips on the power of eye contact with strategies that work for even the largest audiences.
- Story Telling: Proven techniques to help you become a more animated, engaging storyteller.
- Audience Interaction: Fun and easy ways to involve the audience in your presentation.
- Answering Questions: Sure-fire ways to handle difficult questions and unexpected queries even if you don't have the answers.
- Humor Basics: How to think on your feet and get more laughs.
- Rehearsal Techniques: Sure-fire ways to practice that build confidence and guarantee a smooth delivery.
THE MEDIA SURVIVAL GUIDE
A positive story on the 6 o'clock news or on the front page of the newspaper can be worth your annual advertising budget and it's almost impossible to recover from negative coverage. Barbara May can help!
Her intensive seminar in effective media relations strategies is an opportunity for you to polish the skills you need to cope with the increasing demands of the news media. You will learn everything you need to know to feel at ease the next time your message needs to be heard.
Here's what you'll learn in this seminar:
- The Power of the Press: Learn why the printed page remains a major force in the electronic age.
- What's News... What's Not: Having a good story to tell often isn't enough to get the media's attention. Learn how to tailor your communication for maximum exposure.
- News Releases That Get Read: So many news releases end up on the newsroom floor. You'll learn what to do to make sure yours isn't one of them.
- Thinking Visually: 55 percent of you impact comes from what people see. You'll see what the audience sees through the eyes of a camera.
- The Camera Never Blinks: Nothing can damage a career or cause more harm than an unprofessional television appearance. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes.
- You're On: The camera can't capture your soul but a wily reporter can. Barbara will show you how to avoid interview ambushes and maintain control.
- Interview Skills: How to handle difficult questions and unexpected quiries even if you don't have the answers.
