Adapting to Change

This workshop provides useful, uncomplicated techniques to utilize in navigating through unforeseen situations.  As Charles Darwin said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.”
The only constant in life is change.  Many times we are not in control of what happens to us.  It is how we react to that change that makes a difference.  Having a plan is essential.   Accepting that the journey will have unpredictable events along the way, is imperative for success.

Laughter Will Transform Your Organization

Julie Ann Sullivan is a Certified Laughter Leader.  Did you know research shows that laughter improves breathing which enhances attentiveness?  Laughter also reduces stress in the workplace.  Connecting through laughter allows people to work together better.   An hour presentation of how to bring more laughter into our lives is a terrific way to open an administrative/management retreat, in-service for teachers, or staff training.   Before you get to the policies and procedures, show your staff you care enough to make them laugh and feel good about themselves and those around them

Listening and the Art of Response 

This workshop enhances the participant’s abilities to understand different approaches to listening and responding.  Each situation gives us a new opportunity to react in a different way.  The review of different types of listening will improve the capability to be a better listener. The “Art” comes in our capacity to respond appropriately and discover triggers that make us “not” think before we speak.  An interactive section of specific tools will enhance these skills.

How Do I Get There From Here? – 21^st Century Goal Setting

This presentation focuses on identifying what we want and specific tools to attain those goals.  There are elements to goal setting that make the difference between “running in place” and moving forward.  It is important to learn more about our own priorities and the most efficient techniques to achieve our goals.  In self-discovery, one can become aware of not only what they want, but personality traits and habits that enhance or hinder the process.  We will practice the use of techniques that give the participant uncomplicated steps that can be incorporated into their lives immediately.  Sometimes our greatest enemy is that we make the process difficult.  It does not have to be.  Ease of use, makes for greater accomplishment

Conflict and Resolution

This seminar investigates what constitutes conflict and how that differs in a diverse population.  Conflict can permeate our relationships at work, in addition to relationships with friends and loved ones.  It may even pop up as we are driving down the road. The lack of ability to recognize or manage conflict can cause stress and waste a lot of time.   An exploration of who we are and the awareness of what is truly important in our lives, can transform conflict into resolution.    Just as important is the examination of resolution styles.  An understanding of these various options creates a more productive and compassionate work place.

Team Building from Within

This interactive session looks at the synergy between inner strengths and weaknesses and how they relate to an individual’s contribution in the workplace.  Any business or organization is a team.  Like sports, the better the team can work as a cohesive unit, the more success they will have.  It is important to not only have a clear picture of how we react to life, but also to have greater insight into the people we work with.  This understanding and the ability of acceptance of one another’s differences is directly proportionate to how productive a team can be.