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Discover the essential tools for personal growth in the modern world with a balanced view of tech and soft skills. Learn how strategic networking, public speaking, and offering good criticism can propel you forward in 2011 and beyond. Gain insights on overcoming stumbling blocks, maximizing strategic networking, conquering public speaking fears, and enhancing critical thought processes. Embrace building lasting relationships, teaching groups, and always offering solutions to succeed in today's competitive job market. Take the first step towards transforming your career and life! Purchase a book today to receive a special gift. Cash, check, or credit card accepted. 8
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David Rawles President CAREERSOLUTIONS www.careerworkshops.org Three Keys to Personal Growth
It’s a Jungle Out There
Three Keys To Personal Growth 2011 and Beyond
Balanced View Tech Soft Skills Skills
Three Keys? • Strategic Networking • Public Speaking • Offering Good Criticism
Key #1 Strategic Networking • Getting Good Referrals • Meeting New People • Building Relationships • Doing for Others First • Action Oriented – do something • Personal Contact – risky • Objectives Present – has purpose
Stumbling Blocks • Our WIIFM Nature • Difficulty Meeting New People
Change or Stagnate • Selfish Rep = Bad Rap • Confront the Fear
Overcoming Introversion • Learn to Work a Room with Confidence • Learn to Meet Strangers with Confidence
Good Strategic Networking • Take a Long Term View • Do For Others First • Meet & Stay Connected • Plan Your Two Questions
Key #2 Public Speaking • Overcoming Fear • Willing to Share • Your Knowledge • Desire to Speak to • Crowds
Glossophobia • #1 Fear / 75% Americans • Causes Physical Symptoms • Flight or Fight Response
Overcoming Glossophobia • Prepare • Practice • Use Notes • Ask for Feedback “Anything worth doing well is worth doing poorly at first.”
Offering Critical Thought Key #3 • Most of us are Critics • We Emulate Others • We Step on the Criticism Land Mine
Better Critical Thought • Identify a Need • Analyze Possible Fixes • Recommend Best Solution(s)
Sum-Up Personal Growth – 3 Keys • Strategic Networking • Public Speaking • Be Critical
Sum-Up Personal Growth – 3 Keys • Strategic Networking • Public Speaking • Be Critical
Sum-Up Personal Growth – 3 Keys • Build Lasting Relationships • Practice Teaching Groups • Always Offer Solutions
Hit a Home Run … …With Your Soft Skills!
Changing Jobs or Advancing Careers Presentation Special Participants Purchasing a Book Today Will Receive a Special Gift! Cash, Check or Credit Card!