Build poise and confidence to increase your effectiveness in all business situations.
Developing Your Professional Presence
Certificate
This class is part of the Communication and Professional Skills Certificate
Executives and managers are measured by more than job performance. The instantly recognizable qualities of confidence and presence make or break a career. This seminar presents a step-by-step process for enhancing professional presence based on principles that effective executives utilize. Building on the foundation of their own personality and identity, participants will develop the skills to project a winning, positive demeanor that gets noticed, acknowledged and rewarded. From the first impression to other high-impact professional interactions, participants will develop the skills and attitudes that enhance leadership presence at any business function. Group activities and assessments will guide each participant in the development of a personal action plan.
| Instructor | Date and Time | Location | |
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| Claire A. Scott Miller | March 8, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Cleveland, OH | Add to Cart |
Topics
- Eight principles that make an executive effective
- Your professional inventory
- Knowing yourself and how you are perceived by others
- Skills for success: what CEOs and executives look for
- Projecting your best self: developing personal empowerment
- Positive first impressions, business introductions, pitfalls to avoid
- Leveraging non-verbal communication and body language
- Mingling and networking
- Effective listening and nonverbal communication
- Professional conversation techniques during face-to-face interactions
- Leading and modeling: the importance of attitude
- Thinking strategically about your career
- Identifying opportunities for career visibility
- Taking charge
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending this class, participants will:
- Enhance their confidence in handling business/social situations
- Know how to actively listen and connect with others
- Recognize the impact of non-verbal behavior
- Know how to project professional presence and confidence
- Develop an action plan to improve their professional leadership presence
- Learn skills for successful career planning
Who Should Attend
Professionals aspiring to higher positions with increased visibility. Technical experts looking to enhance their interpersonal and social skills and people in or moving into external roles in their organizations.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Recommended Prior Knowledge
None
Continuing Education Credits
| OHIO CPA | 8 CPE |
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Costs
Individual Participants: $570 by credit card; $595 by check
Affiliate/Health Affiliate Partners: One class day per participant.
