Tired of operating on auto pilot?
Would you like to separate yourself from the crowd?

Then the LISTEN UP Experience is for you.
Join us for a series of six Professional Branding Workshops focused on building better relationships with your coworkers, clients, parents, children, friends and family.

Learn how being truly interested in others will benefit you personally, professionally and financially. Become the force that will positively affect your environment and watch how your actions change how others interact with you.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to not only present yourself but hear honest feedback. Hear how others perceived you. The LISTEN UP experience enables you to witness your own incredible ability to positively influence everyone around you. You will hone your skills to present yourself in a professional manner at all times and find yourself encouraging everyone you meet.

It is not rocket science but rather common knowledge that isn’t common. Reacquaint yourself with the principles that drive relationships. The LISTEN UP Experience will help you step out of your comfort zone, build your self confidence and empower you to communicate with others on a completely different level than you ever thought possible. LISTEN UP, stop living on auto pilot. Take a proactive role in your relationship building and watch your world change for the better. LISTEN UP AND SEPARATE YOURSELF FROM THE CROWD

This workshop series will forever change the way you interact with others.

January 13, 2011 – Make a Great First Impression

Are people passing on our name or simply passing on our name. A slight difference in how we say it but a world of difference on how it impacts our personal, professional and financial well-being. Understand that in order to put our best foot forward we must become acutely aware of all the factors that affect how people perceive us and that we are constantly being perceived. What do others find when they search for you online? Learn the importance of a solid online presence.

January 20, 2011 – What You Say Says a Great Deal… About You

Our appearance, vocabulary, listening skills, body language, energy level, sincerity, writing skills and interpersonal communication skills are all screaming to those around us. This session will bring to light all the little things people see and hear us do that impact how they perceive us. Group discussion surrounding Online Eitquette. Perhaps more importantly you will learn you have a tremendous amount of influence as to how others perceive you.

January 27, 2011 – Stop Being Invisible

In this session we will discuss the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones. Discover the secret to building better relationships with family, friends, coworkers and clients. Understand your unique ability to positively influence and encourage everyone around you. Realize that if you want the world around you to change the change must start with you.
Use LinkedIn to position yourself so other will find you and build relationships online. Participate in the LISTEN UP LinkedIn Experiement.

February 3, 2011 – The Diminishing Law of Transgression

The more often we do something wrong the less wrong it becomes. In this session we will discuss in detail all the ways others annoy us and how we need to avoid those behaviors ourselves. Reevaluate the way we interact with others and understand why it is important to become truly interested in others.

February 10, 2011 – The Art of Conversation

Learn how to be perceived as a great conversationalist both inperson and online. Learn how to meet and greet others in all sorts of settings. Understand the importance of developing exceptional listening skills. In this session we will discuss our eBook LUNCH MATTERS – Tips on Hosting a Business Lunch because… lunch matters. 

February 17, 2011 – Stand and Deliver

We need to see ourselves as others see us.
It is time to put it all together as we practice presenting ourselves to others. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear immediate and honest feedback regarding how others truly perceived us. Discover your strengths and weaknesses from a different perspective. Take advantage of this opportunity to build your self-confidence while helping others do the same.

Lakeland Community College
T-129 Business Technologies Auditorium
7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094

http://www.lakeland.edu

6:30 – 8:30pm
Doors open at 6:05pm
Attend individual workshops or the entire series.
Save 25% when you purchase a seat for the entire six part series.
Reserve your seat today!