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12/05/2022

Impactful proposals, Why? It’s not always based on the strength of the proposal but often on how it’s delivered. No one method works for convincing listeners. Instead, behavior outcomes can be due to the decision-making style of each listener. Gary A. William and Robert B. Miller conducted a two-year research study looking at the behavior characteristics of over 1,600 executives. This study discovered five distinct decision-making styles; Charismatic, Thinker, Skeptic, Follower, and Controller. The majority of proposals today convince only two of the five decision-making styles, representing only 28% of all executives. Although there are many external causes to decision-making, understanding a person’s decision-making style can significantly guide decision-making in your favor.

11/28/2022

Meet Our Coaches: Introducing Coach Brandon Brown

Brandon R. Brown, Ph.D., elevates scientific stories. He's a longtime Physics Professor at the University of San Francisco, where he's also taught science writing and served in managerial roles. His work has spanned policy, fundraising, science history, and various lab research projects. Brandon Brown primarily leads the powerful writing workshop, "When I coach someone, and together we can come up with a draft of their story. They come up with a piece of writing they really feel not only happy, but proud of. Our clients feel ownership over their words." Click here to learn more about Brandon Brown and Strictly Speakings Workshops.

11/21/2022

Meet Our Coaches: Introducing Coach Josh Moser

Josh Feliciano-Sanchez Moser (they/them) is an actor, dialect specialist, and coach based in NYC, and Providence, RI. Josh is a Certified (Assistant) Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® and a Certified Teacher of Knight Thompson Speechwork. FS Moser graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design (MFA) and West Chester University of Pennsylvania (BA) and completed additional actor intensive training with SITI Company at the 2013 Summer Intensive and in Bali with the master teachers of Bali Taksu in 2017. When asked, "What do you find most rewarding about the work?" Moser responds, "Seeing people who start one-on-one sessions lacking confidence, starting from a place of deep anxiety and how they speak, and then for an hour watching them implement specific tools, where they end the hour in a place of confidence. Moser's favorite workshop to work with is Developing Presence and Spontaneous Speaking. Developing Presence is my favorite workshop because they utilize the simplest public speaking for clients. One example Moser brings up is when a client notices that they tend to hold their breathe for long periods of time when presenting. However, Moser can help each client become more present and calm while speaking. Sometimes it takes simple realizations to make an impactful difference and grow with confidence. Click here to learn more about Josh Moser and Strictly Speakings Workshops.

11/14/2022

Meet Our Coaches: Introducing Coach James Bailey

James Thomas Bailey is the founder and Artistic Director of CSz Los Angeles and producer of ComedySportz, the longest-running stage show in the history of Los Angeles. He is also a master teacher and certified corporate trainer specializing in Applied Improvisation. He describes Applied Improvisation as "adaptability, design, flexibility, communication, design, awareness of self, teach them to other people, and apply. Training is about getting up on your feet; nothing to take notes with, and it is very interactive. Great skills for teams working remotely." Bailey likes coaching team-driven seminars, where people want to strengthen their team or see a new side of their team. I like to approach it through improv and have clients let their guard down for things clients may not use them to. When asked why can applied improvisation be an essential skill in business? Bailey states "Every business wants creative, adaptable people; nobody teaches you those skills in business school. Applied improvisation gives you those soft skills in communicating, problem-solving, and learning how to listen. Implied improvisation focuses on the present and connecting with others.

11/07/2022

Whether it’s an unexpected question, a request to offer your opinion, or a decision that needs to be made quickly, it’s often stressful to respond in the moment at meetings and other workplace events. You may be great at advanced preparation but the thought of impromptu speaking, especially at large meetings, throws you into panic. The good news is there are many strategies you can employ to help you think better on your feet, and it’s possible to prepare for those moments when you need to think fast. This workshop is designed to help you practice techniques, reduce stress, increase your confidence, and practice in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.

10/24/2022

Give your team flexible, ongoing access to a dedicated writing and editing or speaking and presenting coaches experienced in Meta communication. Our writing coaches help with all aspects of written communication, from ideation to final polish, and are versed in persuasion and diplomacy. We help craft and hone strategic documents, templates, internal communications, and sensitive emails. Our presentation coaches have coached the speakers for Meta’s largest events, both for live presentations as well as virtual events. We’re familiar with every aspect of production and know how to help executives and novices present with confidence.

10/17/2022

Negotiation is a critical leadership skill. This workshop is designed to help teams communicate their individual and team interests by learning better communication skills with each other. You will learn practical techniques to extract more value from your interactions, work to problem-solve together to reduce conflict, and build stronger relationships with teammates and partners.

10/10/2022

Teams today are likely to work with employees from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. To do this effectively, they need to develop cultural competence. This interactive workshop, rooted in scholarly research, provides practical opportunities to discuss intercultural challenges, review your Cultural Values Assessment results, and create an action plan for developing and applying Cultural Intelligence (CQ) on your team.

10/03/2022

How can you harness the potential of your performance review for real and sustained growth in your career? Performance reviews can and should be a powerful opportunity for reflection, celebration, and growth. It can be difficult for us to write specifically about our own strengths and areas for development. Our coaches have helped hundreds of people express their impact more clearly.

09/26/2022

Developed with Chief Science Officer, Dr. Saera Khan, this workshop provides the most current research and practice on developing and maintaining healthy responses to feedback. Great for individuals and teams to build agreement on feedback practices and techniques, as well as individuals learning to improve the way they receive and give healthy feedback.

09/19/2022

Good writing takes work. The right tools make it easier. We’re here to help you invent, build, and revise your writing so that you learn to craft clearly and concisely. Whether it’s emails, posts, pre-reads, research reports, or other high-level communications, structured writing can help you be a more effective communicator. Learn techniques to help you brainstorm, structure, and then edit your writing for clarity and persuasion.

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