Super Success Sessions
Get expert guidance from outstanding achievers who can help you fast-track your success in today’s fast-paced workplace. On Monday and Tuesday you’ll select from one of three intensive topics that explores a critical key skill or trait. Choose the topics best suited to address your own specific workplace challenges.
How to Bring Out the Best in People – Even at Their Worst!
Dr. Rick Kirschner, author, coach, The ArtofChange.com
Good work relationships are a key ingredient of your success and progress. But what do you do when some of the people you work with are almost impossible to deal with? Let Dr. Rick, author of Dealing with People You Can’t Stand, take the pain out of dealing with difficult people in this funny and practical presentation. You'll be able to use what you learn in this program to immediately lower stress and improve communication. If you are fed up with laziness, frustrated by bullies, and tired of whiners, don’t despair! You’ll discover strategic responses guaranteed to be effective with even the most difficult people at work.
Succeed in Life and Work on Your Terms
Major Patricia Murray, Pilot
You'd think a beauty queen and a decorated combat pilot were two different people. But Patricia Murray has never let stereotypes or negative expectations keep her from fulfilling her potential...and her dreams. She's competed as Miss California in 4” heels and used the prize to finance her career in aviation. She flies as a major in the California Air National Guard, has flown four tours in the Middle East, and flies commercially for American Airlines. Patricia can tell you about risk and determination. She has often been told how “lucky” she is to have achieved so much, but listening to her story, you will learn that turning life’s rejections and failures to your advantage and being ready to seize opportunities is all it takes.
The Truth about Financial Freedom
Mayumi Young, CPA, CEO, Inspire Learning LTD
To perform at your best, you must understand not only business finance, but also how to create personal financial stability. Over the past decade, Mayumi has helped thousands of people overcome financial stress or stagnation and create a better and more balanced life. She offers an eye-opening talk on exposing the truths about financial freedom and how you can become financially free. Discover how to grow your wealth and preserve your assets. Learn how to think like a millionaire – whether or not you are one!
Legendary Leadership in Challenging Times
Dr. Nate Booth, counselor & author, Nate Booth & Associates
Nate Booth works with executives every day, and he's here to share their leadership secrets with you! Some leaders live at the mercy of challenging times. Legendary leaders know that tough times create unique opportunities for those who know the rules of the new game. Learn how to not only cope with but lead others through the three stages of change. Match yourself against the six resiliency beliefs that legendary leaders share, and get "tough times" questions you can use to transform problems into opportunities. This presentation outlines the attitudes and skills you need to navigate stormy seas and add value for your organization.
Think Small - Using the New 90/10 Rule
Lee Silber, author and founder of Deep Impact Training
You may have heard of Pareto's 80/20 Rule. Applied to work, it would state that 80% of your results come about because of 20% of your effort. This was true then, but now we have so many more choices and responsibilities that we really need to find our top 10 percent and focus on that – the new 90/10 rule helps simplify and set priorities. You'll learn from an expert on innovation how to focus on tasks that matter most, so you can do more and do it better. As a bonus, get a creative planning technique that uses Google’s image search, PowerPoint, and iTunes to create a slideshow of what life and work should look like!
The Innovative Assistant – Getting to the Corner Office
Linda McFarland, CEO Assistant, 2Wire
Joanne Linden, , Chief Executive Assistant, Synopsys
Whether as an executive or executive's assistant, today it takes more than skill to get to the corner office. In this Super Success Session presented by seasoned Silicon Valley executive assistants, you will learn to empower yourself, cultivate the confidante role, and get techniques for building a lasting partnership with your executive. Hear 5 secrets to generating synergy with your administrative team, and identify powerful but overlooked interpersonal skills. Linda and Joanne, founders of www.planetadmin.net and recent authors, are experienced and effective assistants to chief executives. With more than 30 years experience each, they are dedicated to helping their fellow admins fast track their own careers.