Program - Professional Development

Presentation and Training Skills for Business People ... Make It Memorable!

"Cool" and "hot" tools, tips, and techniques to help your audiences remember you ... and your message!

You will benefit from this program if you: give professional presentations; speak at networking groups, make sales presentations, train your staff.
Think for a moment of all the chamber of commerce meetings, networking events, sales meetings, seminars, speeches and workshops you've ever attended.  Did you remember anything that the speaker, host or presenter said?  There ARE some practical ways to increase the likelihood of YOUR audiences remembering you and your message.  In this program, you'll learn to apply the skills that increase your positive impact ... and make the most of your speaking, networking and training opportunities.

Some topics include:  preparing for the performance; telling the story; voice acting and modulation;  improving nonverbal communications; when to use (and when NOT to use) humor and props.

Available as a keynote speech and as a half-day workshop.

How to Have More Fun and Success at (your business name)... and in Life!

Customized to achieve your specific objectives; Jerry's signature programs help to build your team, educate your staff and show your employees that you care about their success. These stand-alone programs combine customer service skills, teamwork, communication skills and self-motivational tools into an enjoyable, fast-paced experience suitable for every employee in your business.

Jerry strives to help every attendee recognize the impact of their performance, behavior and attitude ... and to provide practical tools for improvement.

Different versions of these programs can accommodate groups as small as three and as large as five hundred!  If team building is a priority, smaller groups (18 or fewer attendees) are recommended for a more personal and interactive experience.

Available as three-hour and six-hour workshops

Grati-Tools: The Practical Power of Gratitude in the Workplace... and in Life!

The awareness and practice of gratitude is good business... as well as being emotionally, mentally and spiritually fulfilling. The "attitude of gratitude" improves our relationships with our customers, clients, vendors, and team! You can't lose with gratitude! Learn how and why to amp up the appreciation and make every day a day of Thanksgiving.

Available as 30-minute and one-hour workshops

Successfully Processing Negativity In The Workplace

Why let negativity and poor morale rub off on you? Since we do have some choices in the matter, let's make some that are proactive, possible, positive and professional! Learn some excellent ways of busting stress, focusing attention, resolving conflicts... and handling negativity while still keeping your hands clean!

Available as 30-minute, one- and two-hour workshops

Successfully Managing Stress

Stress...how do you define it and what creates it? 

Too much work and not enough time? Dealing with change? Relationship problems? Public speaking? Worrying about your kids? Money pressures?

And how about the results of stress? We might feel queasy and "not quite right." Our heart beats faster, blood pressure goes up and the brain seems to shut down. Perhaps we get frustrated, angry or overwhelmed. 

In this motivational and entertaining program, you'll learn practical, bottom-line tools and techniques to reduce stress and increase awareness, productivity and effectiveness.

Available as 30-minute, one- and two-hour workshops