Customizable Workshops are designed to address a variety of techniques and approaches in many different venues ranging from corporate to non-profit to higher education. These workshops address communication goals which impact a wide range of people with very diverse backgrounds.  Some examples of workshops which can be customized to meet specific needs of the client are described below:

Foundation Program:

Stand Up Straight:  Mastering the Art of Communication

A hands on workshop which enables the participant to increase awareness of, and develop effective verbal and non verbal communication strategies which can be used in any interaction. This workshop is the foundation of all communication interactions and focuses on the 5 key aspects of communication: Language (verbal and nonverbal); Voice; Fluency; Articulation and Pragmatics and how these areas influence all interactions. Awareness techniques and strategies are introduced and developed throughout the program to ensure that the participant develops their style by fine-tuning these areas of communication. 

Topic Specific Programs: 

Mastering the Art of Public Speaking & Storytelling

A hands on workshop which builds on the strategies developed in the core program and expands the application of these strategies to the development of presentations and dialogue in a variety of interactions such as internal team meetings or external client meetings. Strategies encompass preparation; reducing anxiety; setting the tone and actively engaging the audience based on what you want them to do/feel/know at the end of the presentation. The participants will develop their ability to engage, compel and excite the listener using modes of persuasion and storytelling. The participant will demonstrate their style of interaction using strong verbal presentation skills, presence and confidence. Each participant will bring 2 presentations that they want to enhance.

 Mastering the Art of Presenting Data

Meaningful communication around data that connects both emotionally and intellectually with the audience is a very difficult task. Using data to create a a meaningful and memorable story is the focus of this workshop. The participant builds on the strategies developed in the core program and expands the application of these strategies to the development of presentations and dialogue in a variety of interactions such as internal team meetings or external client meetings where they are connecting the dots between data & the audience. The participants will develop their ability to engage, compel and excite the listener using modes of persuasion and storytelling. Data visualization is weaved into the narrative to create a compelling story. The participant will demonstrate their style of interaction using strong verbal presentation skills, presence and confidence. 

Mastering the Art of Critique

This is an interactive workshop where the participant uses the strategies that were introduced in core program to demonstrate strong verbal presentation skills, presence and confidence. The students who participate in this workshop will be focused on effectively presenting student work and participate in dialogue as related to a mock critique and habits. At the end of this workshop; the student will have developed strategies to confidently approach and introduce their creative in an impactful way as well as engage in meaningful dialogue with critics using verbal and non-verbal skill sets. The art of persuasion & storytelling will be weaved into this workshop.  Each participant will bring 3 garments and a collection for final presentation.

Mastering the Art of Business Etiquette

Business etiquette communication takes into consideration the cultural differences that exist in this global economy.  These cross cultural communication workshops are designed to address a variety of techniques and approaches in many different scenarios and are customized to meet each client's specific goals.  Understanding and applying the nuances of approach; language and engagement to be successful in the U.S. based corporate environment are cores aspects of this training.  

Youth and the Art of Communication

Communication style is a result of both DNA and environment.  It is a complex mix of what we say and how we say it.  The what we say  includes listening, processing and articulating our thoughts through choice of words and ideas.  The most impactful part of effective communication is the intangibles or nuances related to how we say it and include facial expression, vocal expression, eye contact, posture and gestures.  This interactive workshop focuses on these intangibles and uses a mix of presentations, videos and biofeedback to create an engaging, memorable experience for each of the participants.  The art of asking questions and formulating answers is touched upon during this process.  Awareness techniques and strategies are introduced throughout the program to ensure that the participant develops their style and has a practical ability to apply them. Introducing awareness and strategies that impact communication to the youth population is an extremely powerful tool that will help them successfully navigate through life.