"The art of communication is the language of leadership."
- James Humes

Research shows possessing strong communication skills can make a critical difference in your professional and personal success. In today's competitive and challenging world, it's more important than ever to acquire the necessary know-how to succeed. Come to this practical workshop and learn how you can become a more confident communicator!

You will learn:

• Seven powerful people and problem solving skills.
• Ways to stay cool and poised under pressure.
• How to manage and reduce your negative thoughts and emotions.
• The secret to accessing your most natural and confident tone of voice.
• Body language that commands attention and respect.
• Ways to enhance your professional and personal charisma.

Two Sections Tentatively scheduled:

Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 from 9am-noon @ College of San Mateo. Tuition $49. Limited seating. To register, click here.

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013 from 9am-noon @ DeAnza College. Tuition $49. Limited seating. To register, click here.

Have you ever wondered what others are really thinking or feeling behind the words they say? For years, body language has been used by law enforcement and trial attorneys to obtain vital information. In this presentation, learn how you too can recognize the "truth" behind body language.

You will learn:

• "Signatures" which affect success and promotion.
• How eyes are truly windows to the soul.
• Keys to establishing a winning, confident impression.
• How a handshake can reveal a person's true intentions.
• Five ways to detect possible deception.
• Three non-verbal cues to neutralize size and height disadvantage.
• How to access short-term memory in an instant.
• Confident gestures for meetings and presentations.

Tentatively scheduled:

Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 from 1-4pm @ College of San Mateo. Tuition $49. Limited seating. To register, click here.

Are you someone aspiring to greater communication effectiveness? Do you have the best possible relations with people at home and work? Would you like to be more assertive? Come to this dynamic course and learn how you too can get what you want with soft power.

You will learn:

• How soft power is essential to one's personal and professional success.
• Four critical effective communication skills you can use to get what you want.
• Seven ways to say "no" diplomatically and maintain good relations.
• Ways to communicate and be treated with respect.
• Four indispensable keys to understanding others, mastering positive influence, and attaining desirable results.

Two Sections Tentatively scheduled:

Saturday, Oct.19, 2013 from 1-4pm @ DeAnza College. Tuition $49. Limited seating. To register, click here.

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 from 9am-noon @ College of San Mateo. Tuition $49. Limited seating. To register, click here.

What makes a great relationship? How can we improve communication with those we care about? Come to this informative workshop and pick up some great tips to enhance your relationship success. Join Professor of Communication Studies Preston Ni as he shares with you critical communication skills for the development, nourishment, repair, and strengthening of interpersonal ties. If you're currently in a satisfying relationship, this workshop will provide a spark and vitalize your partnership even further. If your relationship is in distress, this course will offer the necessary communication tools to begin re-connecting and healing. This workshop is for couples, singles, family members, and friends. The only prerequisite is a willingness to improve communication.

Highlights include:

• How to quickly unlearn four of the most destructive communication habits that ruin relationships.
• Four ways to improve compatibility and enhance intimacy.
• Essential interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ways to utilize personality-based communication to transform your relationship.
• Seven predictors of long term relationship success - and how to apply them.

Tentatively scheduled:

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 from 1-4pm @ College of San Mateo. Tuition $49. Limited seating. To register, click here.

What is human behavior? In what ways are we similar and different? How can we successfully communicate with one-another? This presentation is packed with insights on the traits, the challenges, and the relationships of the four personality types. Included are practical everyday tips you can use to successfully communicate with different people.

You will learn:

• Your primary and secondary personality types
• The likely personality types of your colleagues, customers, friends and family
• The primary motivators of each personality
• The hidden "core needs" of each personality
• How to keep attention and maintain interest of each type
• How to best resolve conflicts and persuade each type

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In every organization, there's a formal and an informal organizational chart. The formal chart shows the hierarchy of employees. The informal chart reflects the network and influence of each employee within the organization. Come to this invaluable workshop and learn how you too can expand your professional influence through Successful Office Networking and Navigating Politics.

Highlights include:

• Five strategies to stand out & move up.
• Ways to communicate effectively with your manager.
• How to create a winning professional impression.
• How to avoid the most common networking pitfalls.
• Ten office networking essentials.

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Please note: This presentation is an overview of the topic only. A full, one-day intensive will be offered in the future. Details will be posted on this page.

Are you a female professional looking to improve your communication skills? Do you have difficulties getting your message across assertively? Would you like to develop your leadership potential? This workshop will provide some great tips on how you too can gain the communication confidence needed for that certain situation.

Highlights include:

• Seven keys to bridging the 25% gender income gap
• Essential assertive people and problem solving skills
• Discover your best, "promotable" tone of voice
• Six keys to speaking with confidence
• Secrets of successful professional networking
• How to negotiate anything: salary, promotion, perks...
• Professional image secrets of highly successful women-and how you can use them
• Dress for success if you wish to receive a professional image analysis

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Did you know most jobs are not offered to the most qualified, but to the one who interviewed best? In this competitive job market, it's more important than ever to stand out from the crowd. Come to this hands-on workshop and learn how to develop the confidence, poise, and communication skills necessary to achieve interview success.

You will learn:

• Six ways to establish a winning first impression.
• How to prepare for over twenty of the most common and difficult questions.
• Turning your weaknesses into strengths.
• Five keys to successful salary negotiation.
• Winning words, tone, attire, and body language.
• How to master the two most difficult moments.
• Dress for interview if you wish to receive a professional image analysis. Bring copy of your current resume.

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Are you a professional aspiring to greater career success? Do you receive recognition for your contributions as well as your potential? Would you like to enhance your professional image and leadership charisma? Come to this practical course and learn how you too can be a promotable leader.

You will learn:

• The eight "must knows" of leadership development.
• How to strategically plan your career success.
• The four most "promotable" skills you can possess.
• Ways to create a dynamic professional presence.
• Essential keys to people and problem solving skills.
• How to avoid the four most common office networking pitfalls.
• Six office networking essentials.

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Are you an Asian American professional looking to improve your communication skills? Would you like to take your leadership ability to the next level? Come to this presentation and learn some great tips on how you too can gain the communication savvy necessary for greater professional success.

You will learn:

• Five leadership skills to breaking the bamboo/glass ceiling
• Communication differences between East and West
• Three keys to communication success in the U.S.
• Winning people and problem solving skills
• Identifying your best, "promotable" tone of voice
• Creating a winning professional impression
• Keys to office networking success

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Do you like the sound of your voice? Does your speech projection benefit or hurt you in your career? Would you like to access your strongest and most attractive sounding voice? Do you have a foreign or regional accent you wish to correct? Come to this "hands-on" workshop and learn how you too can access your best, "promotable" voice.

You will learn:

• The relationship between voice success and career success.
• How your tone can reveal your psychological weaknesses to others.
• Common voice deficiencies for women and men.
• How to command instant attention and stop being interrupted.
• Ways to reduce foreign accent in just minutes.
• How to access your strongest, most attractive voice.

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Research shows possessing excellent communication skills can make a critical difference in your professional and personal success. In today's complex and challenging world, it's more important than ever to acquire the necessary skills to get ahead. Come to this informative and practical seminar and learn how you too can master Winning People Skills.

You will learn:

• Three indispensable "musts" to dramatically increase your communication success.
• Difference makers in pay and advancement.
• How to use charismatic body language like a pro.
• Seven signals you can use to convey power and confidence.
• How to project your speech to gain attention and respect.
• Twelve keys to establishing excellent people and problem solving skills.

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Did you know that according to the Wall Street Journal, public speaking is the number one fear in America? The fear of death is ranked number two! Come and participate in this fun and enjoyable workshop if you wish to increase your public speaking confidence and success! .

You will learn:

• Six ways to instantly reduce public speaking nervousness.
• Ten ways to boost your public speaking confidence.
• How to make a great impression in the first minute.
• Ways to present your material clearly and persuasively.
• Essential tone and body language for presentation success.
• How to handle a skeptical or defensive audience.
• And much more!

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Are you an AAPI professional aspiring to greater career success? Do you receive recognition for your contributions as well as your potential? Would you like to enhance your professional image and leadership capability? Come to this dynamic workshop and learn how you too can be a promotable leader.

Key Takeaways:

• Three keys to leadership communication success in the U.S.
• Five ways to breaking the glass ceiling
• Common communication challenges for AAPIs - and how to overcome them
• The four most "promotable" skills you can possess
• How to create a confident, dynamic professional presence
• Essential keys to people and problem solving skills
• The six "must knows" of AAPI leadership development

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Our professional and personal lives involve many negotiations and mediations, from asking for a pay raise to resolving human conflicts. In this highly practical course, learn the crucial skills that can help you positively affect the outcome of any negotiation and mediation.

Highlights include:

• Keys to understanding people and getting them to see your point of view.
• The twelve most useful tips in the negotiating process.
• Important negotiation differences between women and men.
• How to handle resistance and objections with poise.
• Seven environmental factors that can make or break your outcome - and how to control them.
• Ways to get opposing sides to build agreement and reach consensus.

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