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Seminar sessions for 2009

Brand “U”
Susan Carol, Founder and President, Susan Carol Associates Public Relations
In this interactive session, learn to establish a distinguishing brand with proven strategies and the latest tools. Take away branding ideas to improve your company or use these tools to help brand yourself. Gain inspiration from actual case studies and individual experiences.


Eight Guardians of Optimal Health
Carla Geddes, Certified Empowerment Coach, Infinite Possibilities
Dr. Catherine Clark, Family Practice Physician

This session gives an overview of a total program to enhance your most precious resource: your health. Focus on scientific reasons for optimal health and simple suggestions for application. You will leave with a plan that you can put into action immediately.


How to Run Spectacular Meetings
Eileen L. Dohmann, Vice President, Nursing, Mary Washington Hospital
Lynn Henry, Director, Mary Washington Home Health and Hospice

Do you spend a lot of time in meetings? Too often you may find yourself in meetings that may be boring, lack focus, or don’t make good use of your valuable time. Learn a method that will have you leading action-packed and engaging meetings.


“Improv” Your Life: Live in the Moment and Accept the Offer
Christine Walters, Owner, ComedySportz Richmond
During your routine activities, are you truly focused on the actual day? The spontaneity of “improv” can teach you to live in the moment, being ready to accept offers and to build on them. By accepting offers and being present, you are able to enjoy the moment more fully, thus experiencing less stress.


Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Susan Garnett Spears, Vice President, Community and Leadership Development, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
Jane-Alyse VonOhlen, Director, Talent Management, Organizational Development, and the Learning Institute, MediCorp Health System

Have you ever noticed that leadership skills are not one-size-fits-all? EQ (emotional intelligence) is more important than IQ when it comes to being a leader. Learn how to increase your emotional intelligence and use it with your leadership style to achieve maximum results.


Let Your Passion Lead You
Gaye Adegbalola, Performer, Educator, and Speaker
Are you living your passion? Gain exposure to an award-winning teacher, Gaye Adegbalola, who describes how her leadership skills, combined with her passion, led to an international career in music. Learn to apply creativity and leadership as you pursue your passion.


Make it Simple; Make it Work
Rosemary Burke, Director, Associate Wellness and Occupational Health,
MediCorp Health System

This workshop introduces you to simple ways to add physical activity and healthy eating to your lifestyle -- and to make them work! Using the principle “less is more,” you learn to create an individual plan for success.


Mars vs. Venus: Avoiding Planetary Collisions
Linda D. Worrell, President, Worrell Management Group
In this fun-filled and instructive seminar you are presented with an opportunity to look at differences in the ways women and men operate in business and to identify strategies to more effectively navigate planetary configurations.


Seven Tips Every Woman Needs to Know to Survive a Recession
Mina Ennin, CEO and Co-founder, SavvyMoney
Nicole Hawkins-Normand, President and Co-founder, SavvyMoney
Today’s news is plagued with stories of layoffs and families trying to make ends meet. If you’ve wondered“now what?” during these difficult times, this seminar offers ways to make sense of the financial meltdown and tips to keep your family’s finances in order.


Strike the Right Match: How to Engage a Mentor
Janel S. Donohue, Vice President, Marketing and Development,
Rappahannock United Way

By building a relationship with a mentor, both mentor and mentee can learn new skills and build self-awareness. Find out how to choose a mentor who can help you grow and find success in your professional and personal life.


The Art of Communication: One Tough Conversation at a Time
Jo Ellen S. Armstrong, Manager, Associate Development,
MediCorp Health System

Have you faced the prospect of having difficult conversations with colleagues or employees, only to be thwarted by your fears? This workshop is designed to provide the foundation and framework for having tough discussions with increased confidence and control.


Time Management: Assessing the Realities
Latoria Parker, Regional Management Trainer, GEICO
Do you struggle with daily tasks and leave the workplace always wishing for more time? The reality is that you may not be able to accomplish everything in a given timeframe. This session teaches you to hone in on prioritized needs and create action plans for improved time management .


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