Workshops & Seminars
Join one of our workshops or seminars to learn storytelling, public speaking and conversation techniques to help you nail that upcoming presentation, secure that promotion you’re after, or just have a more fulfilling conversation with a friend or loved one.
Winter workshop dates coming soon!
Fundamental Workshops
Interviewing 101
Dates
Returning this spring!
Duration
1.25 hr (6 - 7:15 PM EST)
Wouldn't it feel incredible to actually be excited for your next job interview? To feel confident in your ability to stay composed under pressure, provide persuasive answers to tough questions and leave a lasting impression after you wrap?
In this online workshop, you’ll gain knowledge of the different interview frameworks as well as important tips, tricks and techniques for navigating the interviewing road map. You’ll then put these tools into practice in real world scenarios to help you build confidence and stay composed in high pressure situations.
Public Speaking 101
Dates
Returning this spring!
Duration
1.25 hr (6 - 7:15 PM EST)
The thought of speaking in front of an audience can throw normally calm and confident people into a frenzy. In this workshop, participants will get expert training on ways to strengthen their public speaking skills, from techniques to ease frayed nerves to exercises designed to build confidence and improve focus.
We’ll begin the online workshop with warm ups designed to build self-confidence and sharpen listening skills before tackling specific public speaking challenges. By the end of the workshop, all participants will have the tools necessary to become powerful communicators, and will feel more confident speaking in front of groups of all sizes.
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The Art of Conversation
Dates
Returning this spring!
Duration
1.25 hr (6 - 7:15 PM EST)
How can you navigate small talk towards deeper, more significant topics? How do you gracefully exit from monotonous or unwanted conversations? How do you organically grow your professional network?
In this online workshop, we’ll explore how to feel more confident and engaging with strangers and how to forge deeper relationships with existing personal and professional contacts.
Amplify Workshops
Storytelling for Business
Dates
Returning this spring!
Duration
1.25 hr (6 - 7:15 PM EST)
You may think you’ve got a unique product, service or business idea but if you can’t tell a compelling story, your message will get lost in translation. In this online workshop, you’ll learn how to use stories and narrative techniques to capture the attention and interest of your audience.
In this online workshop, you'll gain knowledge of the different types of stories in business before delving into techniques for becoming a more confident presenter. We'll end the session with a pitching exercise that will give you the opportunity to put your newfound storytelling skills into practice on a real world business problem. By the end of the session, you’ll have all the tools necessary to polish your pitch and excite people about your business.
Negotiation 101: Turning Opposition Into Opportunity
Dates
Returning this spring!
Duration
1.25 hr (6 - 7:15 PM EST)
Life is full of challenges. You may want to close a deal, discuss a raise or rework a contract, only to discover a mountain of obstacles in your way. How do you overcome hurdles to ensure an optimal outcome without losing face or focus?
In this online workshop, you'll learn how to remain calm while staying committed to your objective. We’ll begin by examining the dynamics of conversations of all varieties, from small talk at the office to networking events and social gatherings of all sizes. We will then discuss negotiation structure and active listening techniques before tackling a negotiation scenario.
Leadership 101: Create, Collaborate, Motivate
Dates
Returning this spring!
Duration
1 hr (6 - 7 PM EST)
In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s hard to get team members to focus on a single task let alone rally around an idea. What does it take to motivate people to work smarter and have more fun at the same time? How can you create a collaborative culture at your company?
In this online seminar, we’ll break down barriers to team communication and provide a toolkit for helping leaders engage and inspire. We’ll start by delving into the role of storytelling in team communications before breaking participants into teams to tackle group communications challenges. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a common set of guidelines for communicating with teams and practice delivering inspiring messages to receptive audiences.
Conflict Resolution 101
Dates:
Returning this spring!
Duration
1.5 hr (6 - 7 PM EST)
In today’s fast paced world, it’s hard to get a handle on one crisis before another emerges unexpectedly. What does it take to remain calm and collected in the face of ongoing challenges? How can you stay connected to your employees and customers while doing what's needed to grow your organization?
In this online seminar, you'll learn how to move through conflict to optimize outcomes wherever you go. We’ll begin by examining the dynamics of conversations of all varieties, from small talk at the office to networking events and social gatherings of all sizes. We’ll then delve into exercises to put our newfound skills into practice in hypothetical management scenarios.
By the end of the workshop, all participants will have a renewed confidence in their ability to navigate personal and professional challenges and a solid conversation framework to bring to their next negotiation.
Mindfulness 101: Panic to Presence
Dates:
Returning this spring!
Duration
1 hr (6 - 7 PM EST)
In these times of uncertainty, it’s easy to spend all day ruminating on the past or fretting about the future. But what does it take to remain present, even when circumstances are pulling you away? And how can you build physical and psychological resilience in the midst of conflict?
In this online workshop, you’ll learn how to stay grounded in any situation and optimize outcomes. We’ll begin by breaking down techniques to cultivate presence before delving into ways to stay composed when working with others. We’ll then put our mindful approach into practice by tackling a professional challenge. By the end of the session, you’ll have all the tools to live mindfully and realize your personal and professional potential, no matter what the world throws at you.
Seminars
Improv for Business: Finding the Fun When Everything Sucks
Dates:
Returning this spring!
Duration
30 mins (6 - 6:30 PM EST)
After a year of zoom meetings, blurred work-life boundaries and limited low stakes chit-chat, it’s easy to feel like you’re languishing. But what does it take to flip the script on burnout? How can you find the fun at work and feel refreshed wherever you go?
In this online seminar, we explore how to use improvisation and comedy to refresh and revive your conversations and work. We’ll begin by digging into comedy concepts and improv best practices before breaking into small groups to put the skills into practice. By the end of the session, all participants will have a set of comedic tools to find the fun (and funny!) in any situation.
Reinvention 101: Pivot, Position, and Power Through
Dates:
Returning this spring!
Duration
30 mins (6 - 6:30 PM EST)
When life gives you lemons, it’s important to have sugar and water on hand if you want to make lemonade. But what does it take to prepare for, and pivot, when the unexpected happens? And what tools do you need to position yourself and your business to take advantage of emerging opportunities?
In this online seminar, you’ll learn how to navigate difficult circumstances and emerge both wiser and stronger. We’ll start by discussing tools for managing yourself and others before delving into a discussion about how to build resilience within your organization. We’ll then break into small groups to work through exercises to build confidence in the face of challenges. By the end of the session, all participants will have a framework for powering through (or maneuvering around) personal and professional difficulties.
Masterclass Series
Leadership Masterclass
Dates
Launching this spring!
Duration
1.5 hrs/session(6 sessions)
In today’s challenging business climate, it’s hard to get team members to focus on a single task let alone rally around an idea or cause. What does it take to motivate people to work smarter and have more fun in a time of confusion and division? And how can you create a collaborative culture at your company?
In this month-long masterclass, participants will learn how to lead and inspire your team to get amazing results.
In the first week, participants will delve into the role of storytelling in interpersonal communication before breaking out to tackle pitching challenges.
In the second week, participants will get expert coaching and feedback on ways to strengthen their public speaking, from techniques to ease frayed nerves to exercises designed to build confidence and improve focus.
In the third week, participants will learn negotiation structures, active listening techniques, and methods for strengthening team dynamics before tackling a real-world management scenario.
And in the final week, participants will put their newfound skills into practice in hypothetical management scenarios and receive expert feedback on how to gracefully navigate challenging conversations.
By the end of the masterclass, all participants will have a roadmap for communicating powerfully with teammates and clients alike, and the stories and tools to inspire wherever they go.
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