Speaking and Workshops

As both a keynote speaker and seminar facilitator, I provide opportunities for groups and individuals to experience first-hand the life-changing power of simply asking for what they want. By providing the incentive needed to break old habits and introducing proven practices for developing more effective communication skills, my presentations are ideal for anyone who wants more our of life – but has been reluctant to go after it.

My keynotes, presentations and interactive workshops are designed to produce immediate change and quick results in both personal and professional relationships. They can be tailored to the specific needs of organizations, businesses and private group. Some of my most popular topics include:

• • I Can Hear You Now. Listening is the most undervalued and underutilized communication tool. Learn the art of unbiased listening to increase opportunities, how to unlock the power of the 80/20 rule, and discover why improving your listening skills promotes better asking skills.
  • How to Handle Rejection. Instead of seeing the word “no” as the end of a discussion, you will learn to use it as the start of a negotiation. Uncover techniques for turning rejection into opportunity in order to overcome your fear of going after what you truly want.
  • What Does “No” Really Mean? Hearing “No” in response to our requests is the single biggest barrier to asking. But “No” doesn’t always mean “No” at all. Understanding the hidden meanings behind a negative response will empower you to turn them into “Yes’s.”
  • Asking and Listening Skills are the High Octane Fuel of Communications. Discover the ways in which asking and listening create effective communication. Why communication is the key to developing relationships. And how relationships drive success in our personal and professional lives.

I have shared my passion and experience in the art of asking with audiences at Merrill Lynch, Pfizer, ReMax, and Tetra Pak, as well as professional associations and chambers of commerce. I have also spoken at the New School in New York, and Fairleigh Dickinson University and Montclair State University in New Jersey.